"Don't even think about it," Patrick says and the words are for Gerard but the look in his eyes is all for Pete.
Pete who is hovering in the doorway, one hand still on the handle, like he needs the connection to stay standing. Gerard can sympathise. He's been on the receiving end of that look (dark, dangerous, commanding) more than once himself, though he's intrigued that this is apparently the first time Pete sees it, see Patrick like this. Gerard had thought, had assumed--
"You can watch," Patrick says to Pete, his voice interrupting Gerard's thoughts. "Or you can join in."
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on 2008-03-24 12:22 am (UTC)Pete who is hovering in the doorway, one hand still on the handle, like he needs the connection to stay standing. Gerard can sympathise. He's been on the receiving end of that look (dark, dangerous, commanding) more than once himself, though he's intrigued that this is apparently the first time Pete sees it, see Patrick like this. Gerard had thought, had assumed--
"You can watch," Patrick says to Pete, his voice interrupting Gerard's thoughts. "Or you can join in."