Longing   

                                                                                                                                                    By:  Stacy L.   

 

 

CATEGORY:  Angst, POV

TABLE FIC PROMPT:  058. Dinner

WARNINGS:  Sad

COMPLETED:  November 7, 2006 

 

AUTHOR’S NOTES:  This story serves as a response to a table fic prompt from the stargatefic100 LiveJournal challenge community.

 

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As I enter the house I softly smile, quickly I put my stuff away before setting to work. I wander into the kitchen humming softly, quietly as I begin to prepare a meal. My concentration is only broken when I retrieve two plates from the cupboard. I walk into the dining room and place them both on the table, like I've done a thousand times before. I proceed with placing the silverware beside each plate: one knife, one fork, one spoon, and a glass for each of us is placed above and slightly to the right of the plates. I then lean back and smile at my handiwork before returning to check on the food I'm preparing. My smile broadens as I inhale the sweet scents of the food. I sample it and silently compliment myself on a job well done before finishing its preparation.

Once the meal is ready I walk to the table and heap each plate with food before settling in my seat. I swallow hard before lifting my head and staring intently at you. I clear my throat drumming up the courage to speak, managing to softly say, "I missed you today..." and trailing off as my eyes begin to well up with tears. I force them back struggling to keep them at bay, struggling to maintain control over my jumbled emotions...

As I continue to gaze at you I stare so intently fearing that if I don't I will forget you. As my throat constricts tighter, I swallow harder and I softly utter "I love you" before the tears begin to fall.

I force a smile not wanting you to see me cry, and as I look at you my heart fills with dread as I again only see your empty chair...


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