An Abstraction (Challenge 36 - Hobbies)

Title: An Abstraction
Prompt: Challenge 36 - Hobbies
Rated: PG
Word Count: 100
Characters: Charles/Erik
Summary: Charles stumbles upon something personal of Erik's
Warning: Nothing



Charles stumbles upon Erik’s portfolio.

Curiosity piqued—

Drawings—Shaw, nameless others—peer back. Charles shuffles the papers, surprised at seeing images of the kids, including a beautiful portrait of Raven in her natural form smiling bright.

There’s also one of him—contemplative with inviting eyes; a small, ghostly smile pressed beneath an inquisitive index finger. This drawing isn’t warm, it’s intimate.

With care he puts the portfolio back. He may not actively read Erik’s mind but this is like peering inside. It’s overwhelming and honest and meant to be private.

He’ll keep this secret until he or Erik breaks first.