White Collar - "Three Letters"

[tj_teejay]

Title: Three Letters
Author: TeeJay
whitecollar100 Prompt: #45 Whisper
Genre: Gen
Characters/Pairings: Neal, OMC
Word Count: 100
Rating: PG-13
Summary: He saw Barrowman mouth the three letters. It was then that Neal knew without a doubt it was time he took Peter's deal.
Author's Note: Yep, I'm back at the time Neal spent in prison between episodes 1x14 and 2x01. But don't worry, this time no Woobie!Neal for a change.
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.

 

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It was barely a whisper, but Neal understood every single word just the same.

"Three letters, Caffrey. I know."

Neal whirled around in his seat, even though the wooden benches of the prison mess hall didn't allow for any maneuvering room to speak of. His eyes fell on Gary Barrowman, a bulky guy whose tattoos were as mean as his character. He saw Barrowman mouth the three letters.

F-B-I.

It was then that Neal knew without a doubt it was time he took Peter's deal. A 2-mile radius was much preferable to what they did to a snitch in prison.

Comments

[imbecamiel.livejournal.com]

Ha, you know, I was just taking a break from writing, refreshing my friends page, thinking, "Man, I could really use a bit of new WC fic about now..." - and this appears! :D

Just excellent. I love what you're able to do with just a few words. Thanks for a good read!

[tj-teejay.livejournal.com]

Haha, thanks! I actually wrote this in about 15 minutes, just before going to bed. I was in the bathroom, pondering this prompt, and -- zing -- inspiration hits.

[ladygray99]

Very nice take and a very good reason for Neal to take Peter's deal. If Neal thought Prison was unpleasant the first time around...

[tj-teejay.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Yeah, I can imagine it'd be very unpleasant for Neal there if people knew he was a snitch. Better get out while he can!