Drabble Cascade: #85 - "ludicrous"

[charisstoma]

Title: Education (PG, m/m, sequel)
Author: charisstoma
Word count: 200

Brian stood outside what Gabriel called the box room. There were still a few crates, which Gabriel said contained books, that needed unpacking. It was raining outside and he didn’t feel like doing anything else, besides you could learn so much about a person by looking at what books they own.

Laughter drew Gabriel to where Brian sat on the floor in the upstairs backroom.

“What are you reading Love?”

Brian quick shut the book, holding it so the title was hidden. “Thought I’d unpack a bit.”

Gabriel advanced on his prey with a leer. “Found something interesting, have you?”

“Where did you find a book like this? People can’t get in positions like this,” Brian said bravely opening the book he was holding. “I mean, look at this. That’s so impossible it’s ludicrous.”

Gabriel grinned, showing his fangs.

“You’d be surprised what you can find if you’ve been around as long as I have and I’ll have you know that that position is entirely possible, you just need a little help or equipment to do it.” Gabriel’s eyebrows rose and fell suggestively.

“I too have been unpacking. Come with me to the basement,” he purred. “And bring the book.”