Drabble

[attolia]

I read an awful lot of fanfic and never write anything. Yesterday I saw the drabble challenge that has since inspired the creation of its own community and thought, if it is just 100 words, maybe even I could write something. Of course I made the mistake of reading everyone else's stuff first and got really intimidated. I'm not really happy with what I wrote, but here it is. Have to start somewhere.




"I'm sorry." Clark's voice stopped him at the door. "Lex, I said -"

"I heard you."

"Well ... ?"

"It would help if I knew exactly you are sorry for."

"I'm sorry for lying to you."

Clark walked up behind him.

"I'm sorry I have to keep secrets from you."

Closer.

"I'm sorry I once said Warrior Angel picked his costume to compensate for his
baldness.

Lex turned around, a handsbreadth from Clark. "I forgave THAT one months ago."

"And the rest?"

"I'm ... trying"

"Will you succeed?"

"Of course, Clark." he said, leaning in. "Failing isn't something I do."

Comments

[yavannauk.livejournal.com]

Oh, this is really good. Absolutely spot on characterisation even in just 100 words.