Primeval fic: Staring Contest
Title: Staring Contest
Word count: 100
Rating: PG
Characters: Connor, team
Written for P100 challenge 347: Picture prompt
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Connor woke with a shuddering intake of breath. He was sweating even though the cabin was cold and the blanket only half covered his makeshift bed. The others had not returned. An hour, Nick had promised, no more. Connor had stayed to attempt an internet connection.
It was now past midnight. Something must have happened.
He moved to the window. The trees were closer. He could see their shadows on the moon-bathed snow.
He stared at the silent forms. It would be OK. It must be. As long as Connor could keep looking, as long as he did not blink.
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