Fic: It Fades If You Let It

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Title: It Fades If You Let It
Rating: PG-13
Characters/Pairings: pre-Neal/Peter
Spoilers: None
Word Count: 5,000
Summary: Neal is poisoned with tainted fugu. Peter finds him and thinks he is dead. Cue the tearful declarations of feelings!

A/N: For this prompt by my pal kanarek13 on the Trapped Fic Fest going on right here at whitecollarhc.

“He’s gone,” the paramedic said sadly, and moved away from Neal.

“What? No… he can’t be! You can’t… please, you have to try!” Peter begged. He was standing over Neal now, hands in front of him pleadingly.

“I’m sorry, sir.” She addressed her partner. “Make a note – DOA.”

Please, I’m right here. I’m not dead. I’M NOT DEAD!