A Different Kind of Friend

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Title: A Different Kind of Friend
Author: Kat Lee
Characters/Pairing: Giles, Ethan mentioned
Rating: G/K
Challenge/Prompt: Books
Summary:
Disclaimer: All characters belong to their rightful owners, not the author.


He reads the same page twice, thrice, and a fourth time before finally shutting the book. He replaces the book. His fingers skim the titles he knows so well. These aren't his father's books. They aren't his assigned reading, and he's pretty sure every current Watcher would be gobsmacked if they knew the books he's turned to for years.

But they're not helping this time. He needs something more than what these old pages can offer. He lifts the phone, dials a number he knows by heart, and smiles when he's answered. "Ethan," he says and knows he'll be okay.

The End

Comments

[randigiles]

I like the idea that if Giles cannot find an answer to something then he'll call Ethan for help. Well done.

[katleept.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I see young!Giles as a bit of a loner at heart, preferring to spend time alone with his magics, records, and his type of occult books, until he met Ethan.

[gilescandy.livejournal.com]

Very nice. Ethan must be harnessed for good sometimes.

[katleept.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[il_mio_capitano]

Nicely suggestive!

[katleept.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I kind of see Ethan as the first friend to whom Rupert could truly turn.

[littleotter73]

Nicely done! Everyone needs someone they can turn to.

[katleept.livejournal.com]

Yes, indeed! Thank you!

[lynnylou.livejournal.com]

I can really see Giles turning to Ethan if he couldn't find an magical solution in his books.