DISCLAIMERS: The characters of The Magnificent Seven belong to CBS, MGM, Trilogy Entertainment Group, and The Mirisch Corp. Original characters belong to me.

STORY NOTES: Thanks to K. Poffenberger and S. Berry for creating the Little Britches AU. I don't remember who started calling JD Lil' Bit, but I truly thank you for that nickname and hope you don't mind if I use it. Thanks to Mog for the ATF universe. This drabble was written for the M7M Challenge: Hunting.

"Damnit!?!?. Where the hell is it?" Long legs stretched from beneath the bed.

"Whatcha doin', Buck?"

The small voice shocked him, and he bit off the curse as his head connected with the bottom of the bunk bed.

"Trying to find your sneaker, Lil' Bit. Got to get you ready for school."

"But Buck..."

"In a minute, JD."

"Buck."

"I said just a minute, JD." His voice held familiar patience.

When he turned his head, Buck was met with the appearance of two sneakered feet.

Sighing, his head dropped to the floor. It was going to be a long day.

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