Kaishin Drabbles 7
Prompts: Reverse Verse, Detective Kaito, Thief Shinichi, Magician Shinichi, KID Shinichi
If Kaito was honest, he'd actually confess to being KID's number one fan. His TV was set to record all of his heists, even the ones he was personally present at, racing beside Division 2 with Aoko's dad. He watched every video of KID religiously, not to help develop a criminal profile, but to marvel at the Moonlight Magician's magic tricks. As a magician himself, Kaito couldn't help but feeling almost friendship towards the thief.
He'd never admit it, though. Magician he might be, but Kaito was also an impressive criminal profiler, firmly on the right side of the law. Though he was still in high school, Kaito constantly helped the police by giving them an analysis of the crime and they use his information to catch the criminal. It was rewarding work and he usually enjoyed it…at least, until he was asked to join the KID Task Force.
It's not like he wanted KID to get away! He's a criminal! He steals jewels! …Even though they are all eventually returned… And he breaks into buildings! …That were already open to the public…
Geeze, not even his own brain wanted to diss Kaitou KID.
The wind blew softly on the roof, ruffling Kaito's spiky hair. KID made a habit of using the roofs to make his escape so Kaito would wait for him. And catch him.
The roof door opened and Kaito watched KID step elegantly towards him. The white-clad thief was even more breathtaking up close, his visible blue eye glinting in the moonlight. He walked cockily, almost arrogant, but with a cautious edge. KID expected Kaito to lunge at him, he realized and smirked.
KID stopped a few feet from Kaito, his mantle swaying in the breeze. "Kaito Kuroba…" His voice was smooth and elegant, like velvet, but ultimately a mask. "What could I possibly help you with this moonlit evening, Meitantei?"
Kaito made his smirk settle into a sheepish smile, one to fool the harshest critic. "Actually, I've been wanting your autograph."
KID's eye blinked and grew wide. "Eh?"
Kaito repressed a smirk. It wasn't every day that you made the great Kaitou KID speechless. He rubbed the back of his neck. "M-My friend's a huge fan…and she'd kill me if I didn't try to get your signature once."
The thief's face grew unbearably smug. "Oh, really?" he purred as he stalked closer. "I never expected my Meitantei to ask me for something…"
Kaito forced his cheeks to color. "It's for a friend, baka…"
He laughed. "I never took you for the type the blush so easily!"
"I'm full of surprises. Besides, I know you far better than you know me."
The thief raised an eyebrow and leaned closer. "Oh?"
"You're arrogant, not because you hold some type of advantage over me, but because you truly think you can get away. And you're probably right; with such a high IQ, you no doubt have thought of every conceivable outcome. You're the third KID; the first most likely being a male relative and the second was probably someone who stole the persona without your knowledge or approval. Your need for attention from the police force indicates abandonment issues though I haven't determined whether your parents died or just left."
As Kaito was speaking, KID steadily glided forward until the man was inches away. Despite being almost the same height, KID's top hat made him look taller to tower over Kaito. Kaito could feel his breath as the thief whispered, "Anything else, detective? Maybe something you just now noticed?"
"Yes," Kaito smirked. "Your ego is massive." He lunged, but KID laughed and danced out of Kaito's grasp. The thief was over the edge in a second and Kaito ground his teeth in frustration as KID's bellowing laugh broke the night.
"Nice try, Meitantei! See you soon!"
~KD~
The next day, Kaito met Shinichi Kudo, amateur magician.
