8. Subtle Hint #8

Characters: Danny Butterman, Nicholas Angel

Narrative mode: third-limited

Word count: 166

First published: November 27, 2009

Last updated: November 27, 2009


"Mad."

"Not mad."

"Yes, y'are."

"No, I am not."

"I can tell."

"Danny, I'm not mad at you."

"Then why am I handcuffed to the door?"

"For your own safety."

"I kissed you! Ain't that physical assault?"

"Hm. Yes, I suppose it is, Sergeant. Against a superior officer. And now you are in handcuffs."

"Nicholas, come off it. It weren't nothin'!"

"You kissed me."

"Well…yeah…Com'on, let me go before the Andes find us."

"Do you really think they will be looking for us in this cell?" Nicholas laid down on the cot and propped his arms behind his head.

"Mebbe. If I start yellin' they will…Nicholas! Com'on! Let me goooo!"

"No."

"Oooooo, Nick!"

"Yes, Danny?"

"…We going to stay here all night? It's stupid. I'm sorry, okay? Let me go."

"Think you've learned your lesson?" Nicholas got up.

"Yes! I did! I…Nicholas?"

"Yes, Danny?"

"Er…the handcuff are in front of me…"

"I think you've been a very bad boy, Danny…"

"Nick!"

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