Advent Drabble 16 - Pine Boughs

[earlgreytea68]

For auntiesuze 

Arthur is fine with greenery all over their house, wreaths on the doors, trees in every corner, garland over the fireplace mantles and balustrades.

But he draws the line at the pine boughs over their bed.

Eames accuses him of being a Scrooge.

Arthur says calmly, “I’m not a Scrooge.” He doesn’t defend himself further because he knows when he is right and he knows what it will take for Eames to admit it.

And the first time a pine needle pricks him in an inappropriate place during an inappropriate time, Eames removes the pine boughs from above their bed.

Comments

[rereader]

Ouch! (Hahahaha!)

[chocolamousse]

Yes, I'm afraid Eames said, "Ouch!" and Arthur said, "Hahahaha!"

[earlgreytea68]

lololol

[chocolamousse]

garland over the fireplace mantles and balustrades
I like the plurals here. These people are not needy. :D

And the first time a pine needle pricks him in an inappropriate place during an inappropriate time, Eames removes the pine boughs from above their bed.
It might be possible that Arthur made sure that the pine was just in the right place, just to teach Eames a lesson. But then Arthur had to take care of the boo boo so all was well that ends well for everyone involved.

[earlgreytea68]

omg Arthur is embarrassed by how their home can never have just ONE of anything lol

[kylaraingress]

LOL!

[earlgreytea68]

:-)