Advent Drabble 11: Catholic Guilt
Story: Catholic Guilt
Author: wendymr
Fandom: Lewis
Characters: Robbie Lewis, James Hathaway
Rated: G
Summary: "I can't do this. I'm sorry."
Written for cactusonastair's prompt in my Advent Drabbles request post.
Catholic Guilt
“I can’t do this. I’m sorry.” James ducks his head, unhappy.
“What?” Robbie stares at him. “You can’t back out now. Not after- I’ve been looking forward to this all week!”
“I know you have.” James touches Robbie’s hand, drawing his fingers back immediately, as if he feels he’s overstepped. After a moment, he adds, “I have too.”
Robbie hesitates, then ventures, “Why don’t you come over anyway? Even if you’re not - I mean, it’s okay.”
“You’re sure?” Robbie nods. James smiles. “I just didn’t want to spoil your dinner-party. I’d completely forgotten it’s Lent and I can’t eat meat.”
Author: wendymr
Fandom: Lewis
Characters: Robbie Lewis, James Hathaway
Rated: G
Summary: "I can't do this. I'm sorry."
Written for cactusonastair's prompt in my Advent Drabbles request post.
Catholic Guilt
“I can’t do this. I’m sorry.” James ducks his head, unhappy.
“What?” Robbie stares at him. “You can’t back out now. Not after- I’ve been looking forward to this all week!”
“I know you have.” James touches Robbie’s hand, drawing his fingers back immediately, as if he feels he’s overstepped. After a moment, he adds, “I have too.”
Robbie hesitates, then ventures, “Why don’t you come over anyway? Even if you’re not - I mean, it’s okay.”
“You’re sure?” Robbie nods. James smiles. “I just didn’t want to spoil your dinner-party. I’d completely forgotten it’s Lent and I can’t eat meat.”