Give and Take
Author's Note – I originally wrote this piece for the KuroFai LiveJournal community, however, the nature of Kurogane and Fai's relationship is open to interpretation. I hope you enjoy this drabble regardless of your pairing preferences.
Disclaimer – Kurogane and Fai are the creation of CLAMP
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You had been certain that knowing would make a difference. You would be able to understand him, respect him. He would be able to move on, start living in the present. You were wrong.
He's refusing to meet your gaze and his grim mood isn't abating. "This is what you wanted, right Kuro-pii?" He's still using those ridiculous nicknames but his voice lacks the usual energy, the facade of joviality. He's living in the past now more than ever.
He starts to walk away without waiting for an answer. Instead of progress, forcing his story out has only made things worse, the delicate balance of your relationship tipping out of reach. You call after him, knowing it's useless. There's only one way to help restore the equilibrium.
With a firm hand on his shoulder, you physically turn his body to face yours but he's still unwilling to even look in your direction. "I want to tell you about something that happened when I was still a boy, something…that changed my life, changed me."
And as he looks up at you, expectant, waiting for your story to begin, you can feel the scale begin to balance.
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