31_days | [7-Sep-2007] [The Princess Bride] A Pirate Looks At Forty

Title: A Pirate Looks At Forty
Challenge: 7-Sep-2007 "you look a little bit older, a little bit colder"
Based on: The Princess Bride
Characters: Buttercup, Westley
Type: Angst / general; 100 words
Warnings: None.

This takes place several years after the movie.

The Princess Bride © Act III Communications / The Princess Bride Ltd.
"A Pirate Looks At Forty" by Jimmy Buffet.

During a visit to the coast, Buttercup found Westley staring at the sea.

"Are you thinking of Dread Pirate Roberts?" Buttercup asked.

"Mmm," Westley said.

"Would you rather be out there now," Buttercup asked, "than here with me?"

"Of course not, dearest." Westley answered with only the slightest pause— but it was enough for Buttercup to notice. "I gave up that life forever when we were reunited."

Buttercup smiled thinly, but she said nothing. I know you do not answer truthfully because it would hurt me, she thought to herself. But it hurts even more when you lie to me.