Writer's Choice - Anticipation.

[jantojones]

Of all the drabbles I've written, this one (which is one of my earliest),remains my favourite.

You can either follow this link to the drabble on AO3, or you can look under the cut, where I've re-posted it.



Ten -

The heart rate trebles.

Nine -

Breath quickens and becomes shallow.

Eight -

Pupils dilate with the exhilaration.

Seven -

Right thumb twitches as it hovers over the trigger switch.

Six -

The ghost of a smile comes to rest on his lips.

Five -

A quick glance round verifies their position is secure.

Four -

A brief mental check to reconfirm the placement of charges.

Three -

A long, deep breath to control his heat rate.

Two -

Eyes close in a slow blink.

One -

Thumb presses down.

BOOOOOOOM !

The ghost smile is usurped by a grin.

"Enjoy that, Tovarisch?"

"Da."

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