Hodgins: A Short Story

“Merry Christmas!” You cheered as you entered the science lab where Zack and Hodgins were working. “Merry Christmas, y/n,” Hodgins said warmly. Zack didn’t say anything in response, instead examine the amount of liquid in a beaker. You honestly had no idea what he was doing, and had absolutely no desire to be told. When he didn’t look up after Hodgins greeted you, you rolled your eyes in good nature before wrapping yourself around him and kissing his cheek. “You know,” you said in a confidential whisper, “I don’t think the world will end if you stop working for thirty seconds.” Zack soon put down the beaker back on the lab table. “Hello, y/n,” Zack said, finally looking at you. His pink lips quirked up in a smile as you hugged him tightly. He briefly bent down to give you and peck and you smiled against his lips. When you turned back around, Hodgins was grinning at you two like the cat that ate the canary. “What are you …show more content…
You worked as an editor for a small publishing house and your Christmas break had already started. You were good at your job- if not one of the best- and you enjoyed the work. Getting payed to read seemed like a pretty good job. Hours flew by until the doorbell rang at five. “It’s open!” You called through the small apartment. Zack quietly wandered in through the door and shut it behind him. “I’m in the kitchen!” When Zack entered the kitchen, he was treated to the sight of you covered in flower, stirring a bowl full of cookie dough while humming merrily to yourself. “What are you making?” Zack questioned, edging his way into the kitchen. He tried to stick his finger int he bowl and swipe some cookie dough, but you pulled it away just in time. “Not yet,” you said in a sing-song voice. “You have to wait until I’m done.” Zack pouted, his usually calm and stoic expression melting into something vaguely child-like in nature. You cracked at grin at