“Oops!” | Billy to Charles

{ Random Oopsies }

The coin had already passed hands when Charles noted the familiar form of Billy Bones lurking in the shadows not far off – looking less like a man with intent on keeping himself hidden, and more like one who had come to the fast conclusion he was in the wrong place at the wrong time and was debating what the fuck to do about it. 

Accepting the roll of leather that contained his purchase, Charles returned his gaze to the seller and held it until the man backed down, turning and heading down the opposite direction of where Bones was standing. Tucking the roll into his shirt, there was a moment in which he considered doing the same – but in the end, he shifted on his heels and marched the way he needed to go, even if it did mean right past the other man.

On his way by, he met Billy’s gaze as if daring him to say anything – admittedly curious to see if he might dare.