…And the last, finally. Now that I've made good on the whole crazy idea—thirteen pages, twenty-nine drabbles, and 3,100 words, good grief—thanks to everyone who commented, and to EmpressGalaxia, whose Trigun drabble collection "Donut Sprinkles" inspired me in the first place. Pardon the sentimental AU of this last piece… or perhaps Subaru's just letting his imagination run away with him…
12/24 :: Christmas Eve
-----Old Acquaintance
In two different parts of the city, two mouths opened in both amazement and fear. "Wh-what are you-- why now?"
Two pairs of lips twisted in a familiar smirk. "We can get back to killing each other tomorrow." And then both reached out a hand to pull their companions in.
Two slight young men, boys almost, let out twin sighs and leaned in against their better judgment. "I-- didn't think you'd be here… not tonight…"
Two chuckles. "I try not to be so predictable to you. It's probably even saved my life occasionally, hasn't it?
"Merry Christmas, Kamui-kun."
"--Subaru-kun."