Okay, just a little explanation. This is a fic for all the very short ideas the plot bunnies are throwing at me. Some are drabble-esque (which is a word. My word.), others are just like regular one-shots. All pairings that you can think of, all genres too. Suggestions are welcome, if you feel like requesting something. Enjoy!

Characters: Rima, Nagihiko (Rima's parents)

Genre: Angst, Hurt/comfort.

Rima coldly contemplated the ocean that was spread out before her, churning and beating against the cliff where she stood. To stay or to go, neither seemed very convenient. But to take the few steps forward and fall would be less painful than to turn back and return to the screams of her parents. Even when they were quiet, their voices, filled with hatred, echoed around in her head. She just wanted out. She took a step forward. Half a step back. Then another step towards the edge. She was so close now, all he had to do was jump. She had no doubt that she could, and then it would be all over. She almost smiled, standing there. Soon her parents would regret not paying attention to her needs. They hadn't truly helped her since before she was kidnapped. And now she was going to make them pay. She raised her foot- and then she heard the ever-so-familiar voice ring out behind her.

"Rima? What are you doing? Get away from that ledge!"

She whirled around to see her former boyfriend running towards her, his indigo tresses swinging wildly around him. When he was within five feet of her, she inched backwards towards the sea, forcing him to stop approaching. He stared at her, horrified. She glared back defiantly.

"What's wrong? Come here, it's dangerous over where you are."

"No shit, I know that it's dangerous. Who cares?"

Some of his horror was transforming into anger. Why was she so… flippant?

"Are you trying to get yourself killed, or something?"

The silence that followed his question answered him. He shook his head slowly. She wouldn't do that, would she?

"No, Rima. Don't do this. What's going on?"

She laughed humorlessly. He had to ask. As if he couldn't guess. Her life was so predictable- it hadn't changed since her parents had started fighting.

"What's going on? You really have to ask? Well, my parents. They haven't given the writing a fucking break since I was a little kid. So I'm going to make them pay for what they've done."

Now Nagihiko was feeling a mixture of shock, anger and horror. He couldn't believe her. There was no way in hell that she would actually kill herself just to make her parents feel guilty.

"That isn't a good reason to end your life! You have so much to live for."

Rima's expression sobered, and Nagihiko could see years of pain built up in her eyes.

"You're wrong. I have nothing to live for. I have no reason to keep going."

He suddenly couldn't take it anymore. He lunged forward and grabbed her wrist, dragging her about a foot away from the cliff before she could react. Then she used all the strength that she possessed and dug her heels into the dirt. The two halted. He looked into her eyes. She stared up at him, waiting to see what he would say next.

"Everyone has a reason to live. If you don't know what it is yet, then your reason to keep going is finding that reason."

They stared at each other for the longest time. Nagihiko saw surprise and agony in her eyes. Rima saw concern, love, and hope in his. Finally, the tears that had been welling up in Rima's golden eyes spilled over. She spoke so quietly that Nagihiko almost missed it.

"I just did."

And there we have it. The first of many. You don't have to review, but plot bunnies do enjoy reading them. Also, I would appreciate any corrections for errors, if you find any. Hope you liked it!

~Rainy