I don't have a monopoly on common sense, do I?

This may be a shocking revelation to some, but supplies don't usually reorder themselves. So why is it always me who asks A to reorder coffee creamer or sugar or other kitchen supplies for the office? (And I don't even drink the coffee!) I mean, is it so hard to ask A to reorder new sugar when you open the last packet? You don't even have to order it yourself, for goodness' sake, A will do it for you. I'll bet the person not asking A to reorder will be the same person getting all whiny when they find the community kitchen entirely without sugar in a few days. Because, dammit, supplies don't reorder themselves! I have a suspicion this is also the same person who leaves the empty toilet rolls hanging on the dispenser when the new one is just an arm's length away, in plain sight. Freakin' egotists.

( Office rants and X-Files movie )

White Collar - "It's Been A Bad Day, Please Don't Take A Picture"

Title: It's Been A Bad Day, Please Don't Take A Picture
Author: TeeJay
Summary: Neal has a bad day, which ends rather uncharacteristically in a bar and then, later on... Well, you'll see.
Written for: kriadydragon for the collarcorner Prompt Fest #3
Prompt/Request: What could possibly go wrong?
Would Like: Neal has a bad day, and it just keeps getting worse. As to what that bad day entails, I'll leave up to the author, I only ask that you keep it tasteful. But I would like some comfort and reassurance for him at the end.
Don't Want: As usual, for the bad to be Neal's fault. For the bad to be something embarrassing - for example, Neal spills water on his pants and everyone thinks he wetted himself.
Genre: Gen, possibly borderline Het
Characters: Neal, Peter, OFC
Rating: PG-13
Warning: Some making out, but nothing that can't still pass as PG-13.
Author's Note: Title from R.E.M. song. And can I just say... In real life, in the last scene, I don't think Neal would have really said no (even though rabidchild67 disagrees with me). I mean, beyond a certain point guys are driven by their other brain, but, well, let's just say I believe in wishful thinking and artistic license. ;o)
This should probably be set somewhere in late season two, prior to Neal and Sara starting to date.
Again, a heartfelt thank you, rabidchild67, for the beta and especially for the great compliment!
Disclaimer: White Collar, its characters and its settings belong to Jeff Eastin and USA Network. And, guys? Your characters are not only welcome, they're wonderful. I'm just borrowing, I promise.

 

( It's Been A Bad Day... )