Author: Bitz
Title: Missing Element
Rating: PG
Challenge: Buttercream #9. Basket
Topping/Extra: Caramel, Cherry (dialogue only)
Story:
Hearts on Fire Series Summary: Romantic picnic?
Word Count: 136
A/N:
"Here, baby. Have a seat right here on the blanket."
"Oh, babe. This is so beautiful. A picnic by the lake?"
"Yeah, I wanted you to feel special tonight, you know?"
"You're doing a good job."
"Am I?"
"You are."
"Good."
"What's on the menu?"
"Some nice deli roast beef sandwiches with melted Swiss, a tossed salad and a nice dessert of strawberries and whipped cream to dip in."
"Ooh, Chaise. You've outdone yourself."
"Anything for you, baby. Go ahead and dig in."
"Okay, I will....huh?"
"What?"
"Chaison..."
"Yeah?"
"Where's the food?"
"What?!"
"There's no food in this basket baby!"
"Oh, hell no! Are you kidding me?"
"You can look all you want but it's not there."
"....."
"See?"
"Oh, shit. I must have left it all on the counter at home."
"......."
"......"
"Way to go, Cassanova."