So a while ago, a couple of us did a mini-challenge. The one I was issued was Jasper/Seth, using 1000 words. No more, no less (though not counting prompts), either in drabble form or as a one-shot. This is what I came up with. I’ve kinda fallen in love with these two…and Sura.
Chain
Stepping forward, he tries to soothe the frightened dog. “Shh, it’s okay…calm down…”
The chain holding her in place has to be digging into her skin as she tries to retreat from Emmett. God love the man, but he’s scaring her shitless.
“Em, step back, let me try?”
He nods and I approach quietly, my voice a low murmur as I reassure her. She eyes me warily, but stays in place, even tentatively sticking her nose out to sniff me.
She whimpers as I cut the chain and pick her up.
“Every fucking time…” Emmett says, shaking his head.
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