Tickle

Tickle
2019
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Saunter into living room.
Roughly Chuck-sized blanket-covered lump on the sofa.
Poke it.
No response.
Poke it again.
Doubtfully dead.
Idea!
Locate foot.
Remove sock.
Tickle.
Dodge flailing Chuck limbs.
Dodge falling Chuck.
Grin.
Chuck on the floor, looks up blearily.
::Should I stock up on cash?::
"What th' hell 're ye talkin' 'bout?"
Roll eyes. ::Did you ask her?::
Mumbles. Replaces sock.
Crouch to his level. ::Did. You. Ask. Her.::
Nods.
::And she said?::
"Yes."
Hug!
Limp Chuck.
::I'm so proud of you! My little brother's growing up!::
::It's no big thing.::
Raise eyebrow. Grin. ::What movie?::
"Th' new Incredibles. Friday night."
::Good choice. You're a natural.:: Ruffle his hair.
Blushes.
::My turn!:: Saunter out.
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