Impending
by Amy L. Hull
For hearts_blood as a party favor in LJ's 2010 Fkficfest challenge
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"I've got to head home." Nat pushed herself up with both hands.
"You okay? It's awfully early."
Her half-smile was strained. "It's just...crutches are tiring."
"So I've heard."
"But...come by, when you get off? If you can?"
His answer was quick; she never asked anything. "Of course."
She didn't answer his knock, so he unlocked the door and found her curled up on the sofa, one hand resting on grey fur.
"Nat?"
She opened red eyes, moving slowly, carefully not dislodging the cat.
"I have to put him to sleep." Tears spilled again as she petted gently. "Sit with me?"
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