Sweet Distraction

The challenge: A kitten, a kiss, and the phrase "not on your life" in 100 word. I went down a darker path then most…

Disclaimer: Legal Drug is CLAMP's creation, not mine.

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The rant continued. "Not on your life!" Slamming his hand against the dumpster for emphasis, Kazahaya went silent before losing consciousness. Dispute forgotten, Rikuou reached out to prevent his roommate from hitting the grimy pavement.

Regaining awareness, Kazahaya twisted away from his rescuer.

"What did you see?"

"Death."

­­­"…"

"It was just a kitten, but that boy… so delighted."

"Kazahaya. Think of something else."

The small limp body, the blood-soaked fur – how could he forget something so cruel? Turning toward the taller boy, Kazahaya's quiet voice demanded, "Like what?"

Rikuou's answer: a soft kiss placed on the distraught boy's lips.

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With only 100 words to play with, I found it difficult to make the story flow well, but seeing as this is my first fic I feel I have an excuse.