Fic: Talking

[seraphina_snape]

Dialogue Only ficlet. Set right after Ben and Riley leave Abigail’s office.

Title: Talking
Author: sera (seraphina_snape)
Rating: Um… G? I don’t know. Nothing happens, really. Or at least not much. And it’s all talk anyway. (I so hate the American rating system.)
Summary: Ben and Riley talking after their visit with Dr. Chase. Ben has to tell Riley something important.
Pairing: Well, duh…
Notes: Just a ficlet.

:.Talking.:

"She was pretty."

"Who?"

"Dr. Chase. Don’t pretend you don’t know who I’m talking about."

"Yes, she was… attractive."

"But? You didn’t like her?"

"I like her."

"But?"

"But… I need to tell you something."

"The treasure is a sham?"

"..."

"Okay. Shoot."

"You know, this isn’t easy for me. I mean, this is a difficult matter."

"Quit stalling, Ben, Ben. What is it?"

"Are we friends?"

"Sure."

"No, I mean, are we really friends? I’m not asking if you’d pull a gun on me, because, really, one friend like that is enough for one lifetime. But… what would you do if you learned things about me that… are a little controversial?"

"You mean more controversial than hunting a treasure everyone thinks doesn’t exist, or stealing the Declaration of Independence?"

"I’m serious."

"Me too, dude. Nothing’s gonna shock me now. You’ve just decided we’re gonna break into National Archives and steal the Declaration of Independence before our ex-friend Ian-with-a-gun does the same. What could be worse?"

"I’m… not entirely straight."

"…Hm. And that was your big news? Ben, this is the nineties. Look around you, man. Gay pride parades all around. Plus, I’m a nerd, and there’s nothing alternative enough to rattle me, not even you liking guys."

"You’re… okay with this?"

"Sure. Did you know that genetically, most people are bisexual anyway?"

"I read about it."

"Do you have to know everything?"

"Sorry."

"…I was teasing."

"Sorry. I think this whole thing rattles me more than it does you."

"That’s okay, I guess."

"There’s more."

"More?"

"Yep. Because, you see, I think I’m in love."

"Really? With a guy?"

"Yes."

"Someone I know?"

"Yes."

"Well… who?"

"…"

"Oh. You… you kissed me."

"You noticed?"

End