Title: The Anatomy of Flirting
By: Caster
Pairing: Nick/Bobby
Rating: PG-13

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They're sitting at a computer in the middle of the bullet lab while a database runs, and Nick's thanking Bobby for doing such a great job with the case. But Bobby's wishing Nick would just leave, which is weird, because he's got a huge crush on him and usually loves moments like these. He supposes this wish has something to do with the fact that Nick's put his hand on Bobby's knee in a purely-friendly way, only there's no such thing as a "friendly" hand on the knee. A pat on the shoulder? Sure. A touch on the elbow? Of course. But the knee was off limits, and Bobby must fight off his anger. Not at Nick, but at his own stupidity; more specifically, his feelings. He turns from the monitor in hopes to excuse himself –he also hopes Nick doesn't think he's being rude or 'ew, another guy's touching me!', but Nick will never be interested, so it's a moot point- until he sees Nick's face. It's disappointed. Bobby quickly turns back to explain… but words die when Nick smiles again, and Bobby thinks he finally understands what Nick means.

So he puts his hand on top of Nick's and squeezes.

FIN.