Title: The Departed
Pairing: Adama/Roslin
Rating: R
Word Count: 100 words
Warnings: alcohol
Disclaimer: Not mine, never will be.
A/N: Written for the
ar_drabbles "100 in 100" prompt.
The cool metal of Zak’s tags scorched the palm of his hand; Bill gripped them until the sharp edges dug into his skin. He took another gulp from his bottle; it burned.
He wanted to feel the pain Zak had felt the moment he died. He wanted to drown in it.
Strong hands squeezed his shoulders before wrapping around him.
“Tell me about him.” Laura’s warm breath caressed his ear. He could feel her hot tears against his cheek. Her hands overlapped above his heart.
“I miss him,” he murmured. It was the only coherent thing he could offer.
“I know.” She understood.