press 3 to save [spn][flash fiction]

[mimblexwimble]

Title: Press 3 to Save
Fandom: Supernatural
Characters: Sam, Dean
Word Count: 400
Rating: G
Summary: End of message. Press 1 to delete this message or press 3 to save. If only it were that easy.
Note: Wow, I suck at summaries. This is set between seasons 3 and 4.


Hey, Sam. Hunt’s over. Hope you’re feeling better. I’m downstairs at the diner if you’re up for some coffee. Second table by the window…

Hey, Sam. Still at the library – there’s a really hot chick two tables down, I think I’m about to get her phone number. Anyway, I’m pretty sure I found something. A guy called Jacob Durham died in that old warehouse; he’s probably the one haunting the place. And get this…

Hey, Sam. I’m tired of waking up and finding you gone, man. I don’t care that you left a note. If you need to read so badly, check your books out and bring them back to the motel. Don’t go running off the second the library opens…

Hey, Sam. I won’t be back tonight. You can probably guess why. I left the Impala out front though, in case you decide you need an early breakfast or something. Alice will drop me off at the motel tomorrow and then we can get going…

Hey, Sam. You gonna spend your whole life doing research? Found a diner that’s actually open at this time of night – I’m coming to pick you up – and no, I don’t care if you’re not done reading yet…

Hey, Sam. We’re out of shaving cream. Pick some up, will you?

Hey, Sam. You were right. Should have waited for you. I – I need you to come pick me up. Don’t think I can drive…

That last year, Sam saved every voicemail he got from Dean.

Save, save, save.

If only it were that easy.

It’s just a message, he tried to tell himself. It’s not going to change anything.

He never quite believed himself. Thought maybe that was a good thing too. If he didn’t believe himself about this, something that was obvious and logical and right in front of his eyes, then he didn’t have to believe himself about anything.

Whatever he was trying to do (not jinx himself, add a bit of luck, have hope), it didn’t work.

Still, he kept the voicemails.

And afterwards, when things got really bad, he would pull out his phone.

In the car, in a room, at the bar. Wherever he was. Whatever he was doing. Whenever he needed it.

He’d pull it out.

Press it to his ear.

And let himself pretend, for a moment, that everything was just the way it used to be.

Comments

[paxlux.livejournal.com]

Mimble, why do you insist on killing me? Why? Did I do something wrong? It's 'cuz I don't comment enough, right? That's it, isn't it?

Dearie, this is AMAZING. Amazing and broken and achy and haunting and ohmygoodgracious, it hurts.

But it is so beautiful. ♥

*cries*

(I suck at summaries too. Don't feel bad. LOL)

[mimblexwimble.livejournal.com]

Ha, if this is the only comment I get on this thing, I'll still be grinning for hours. I'm so glad you liked it! And that it killed you! (But not literally, I hope.) Because that was my intention - nothing personal. Though now that you mention it, I have been holding a grudge for the lack of comments. :p

The fact that you enjoyed this makes my day. Thank you!

(This is the first time I've ever gotten a comment before crossposting like a crazy person! I'm a very happy girl. Just thought I'd say.)

(Oh, good! Thought it was just me. I spend more time on summaries than I do on the story itself. *headdesk*)

[fonapola.livejournal.com]

Sammy!!

Beautifully painful...if that makes any sense :)

[mimblexwimble.livejournal.com]

Makes perfect sense. :) Thanks for reading!

[shaitanah.livejournal.com]

*sobs* Oh God, another heartbreaking one! And so beautiful! And I'm pretty sure that's what Sam actually did at that time. <3

[mimblexwimble.livejournal.com]

Thank you! *is gleeful*

[mizzykitty.livejournal.com]

Aw, that got me all teared up. Loved the messages, funny but bittersweet.

[mimblexwimble.livejournal.com]

I'm really glad. :) Thanks for reading and commenting.

[dhark-charlotte.livejournal.com]

I really didn't want to cry this morning. I need to remember how good you are at this before I click on the link.

[mimblexwimble.livejournal.com]

Aw, I'm sorry. *pats back* I should probably have a warning up there or something, huh? Though I can never tell if my fics will cause people to burst into tears or incredulous laughter.

Thanks for reading, and I'm so glad you liked it. (And think I'm good at it! *blushes*)

[burnutica.livejournal.com]

Aww, this is so sad! But awesome job!!

[mimblexwimble.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :)

[ejtheviking.livejournal.com]

Not what I was expecting, yup you suck at summaries ;)
But thankfully you don't suck at breaking us fangirls! Excellent ficlet, really good idea!!
So sad!

Thanks for sharing!

[mimblexwimble.livejournal.com]

*nods* I don't deny it. :) In fact, I shout it proudly from the rooftop. My neighbors like to throw shoes at me, too.

I'm happy you enjoyed it! Breaking fangirls is my hobby. Thanks for reading. :)

[sams1ra.livejournal.com]

Awwwww! I think you ripped my heart out. *sniffle*
Loved this story. *gives Sam a hug*

[mimblexwimble.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[callistosh65.livejournal.com]

Such a simple, brilliant idea for a S3/4 fic. And you realised it beautifully. I just ache for Sam here.

[mimblexwimble.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you think so. :)

[just-ruth.livejournal.com]

I know someone who still has her friend's message on her answering machine - he was on the plane that went into the South Tower.

Yeah, I can see this happening.

[mimblexwimble.livejournal.com]

This was inspiried by someone's true account, too. I can't possibly imagine the feeling, but I thought I'd try it out.

Thanks for reading!

[isha-chan.livejournal.com]

oh that was soo good *_*
It made my eyes teary ;_; I can imagine how much Sam is missing Dean uses these little things to pretend everything would be better than it actually is...

Very good. I enjoyed reading very much^^

[mimblexwimble.livejournal.com]

Thank you! ♥

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

Oh, oh, OH!!!! Poor Sam! This hits just the right spot for S3/pre-S4!

[mimblexwimble.livejournal.com]

Yay for that! :)

[applepie-x0.livejournal.com]

awh! this is so sad & sweet =( <3 poor Sam!

[mimblexwimble.livejournal.com]

I agree. Poor, poor Sam. :(

[aleenchain.livejournal.com]

so beautiful.
really.

[mimblexwimble.livejournal.com]

Aw, thank you. :)

[autumn-lilacs.livejournal.com]

So sad, so you know I loved it:P Good job!!

Writing headers and summaries suck. Especially warnings. Honestly, sometimes it takes me as long to do that as the story. *shakes head at self*

[mimblexwimble.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

Yes, they sucketh to the extreme!

*reads what she wrote* *looks at can of Coke*

What's in this stuff? 0_o

[teardrop-tattoo.livejournal.com]

*stares*
*slowly reaches for tissues with one trembling hand*
*sniff*
I-.... I-....
*Burst into tears*

[mimblexwimble.livejournal.com]

*opens umbrella*

Thanks for reading! Hope I haven't depressed you for life. :p

[tahirire.livejournal.com]

*sniffles*

[mimblexwimble.livejournal.com]

*pats back*

[killabeez.livejournal.com]

Sammich!! *sobs brokenly*

(this is gorgeous though :)

[mimblexwimble.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[emmy-bemmy.livejournal.com]

I'm tearing up.

DAMNIT.

Now I can't go back and re-read it.

[mimblexwimble.livejournal.com]

Thanks for reading (and commenting!). :)

[landrews.livejournal.com]

LOL- Wow, you suck at summaries worse than I do, and I'm baaaadd, but this fic? Very, very good. :petsfic: :petsyou: Nice work!

[mimblexwimble.livejournal.com]

LOL, yes I do. I need to start taking suggestions. Thankfully, the stupid summary hasn't stopped people clicking. *is thankful* I'm really glad you enjoyed it!

[macbyrne.livejournal.com]

Ok, this is totally brutal; heartwrenching and gut-ripping and just...GOD!!! Awesome. I can totally see OCD Sam doing this.

[mimblexwimble.livejournal.com]

Sam's OCD really shows when he's alone, doesn't it. It was pretty shocking to see in Mystery Spot. The guy was robotic. I'm glad you think this was believable. :)

[lark_ascends]

Meep.

Beautifully done.

[mimblexwimble.livejournal.com]

Thank you!!

[katiebugs18.livejournal.com]

Really great little twist on the deal and Sam's angst and the fact that he's going to be alone. Painful but very much something Sam would do.

Nice job. :)

[mimblexwimble.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! And your icon FTW!

[erda-3.livejournal.com]

That was horrifying. I almost didn't read because it seemed too short to pack much of a punch, but I was wrong about that.

[mimblexwimble.livejournal.com]

*gasp* I'm glad you did read it in the end. :) Thanks for the comment!

[dakota-alone.livejournal.com]

so painful ang so real.
Great fic, thank you.

[mimblexwimble.livejournal.com]

Thank you for reading. :)