Glimpses brighter than Sunshine
by Mikagami Morrigan
DISCLAIMER: Unfortunately, Ban Mido and Natsumi Mizuki are part of the Get Backers franchise, owned by and copyright to Rando Ayamine and Yuuya Aoki. I'm just a mere fan and lowly writer who wishes this pairing could be canon.
A/N: Round two of the one-sentence challenge themes from LiveJournal. These are an off-tangent accompaniment to the Glimpses Arc, but they can be considered as stand-alone. Please enjoy and let me know what you think. Feedbacks are appreciated anytime!
#11 Blur:
She could not exactly recall what had happened in the warehouse; images of smoke, electricity and gunpowder rushed through her mind, making her head hurt, everything had been blurred at that point – all that she can remember was waking up to a warm leather seat, to the crisp smell of the water and the faintest traces of nicotine filling her lungs, and from probably the most wonderful dream she's ever had in a year.
#12 Wait:
Lately, Ban finds it harder to leave Shinjuku for out-of-town jobs; maybe that's what he's always anticipating the drive home, taking comfort in the knowledge that she'd always be there, waiting for them to come back… waiting for him.
#13 Change:
Nobody ever really knew when things had started to change between them – a furtive glance, a secret smile, a noticeable blush – only Ginji thought it was inevitable anyway.
#14 Command:
It was more like a request, really; but despite his recent injuries, Ban found himself carrying all the bags of groceries Natsumi had just brought from the store, and not exactly minding it.
#15 Hold:
She didn't understand why, but she held onto his mug desperately, and would probably do so until he returns from Mugenjou – as though the mere act would create a lifeline, binding Ban, until he comes back safe and sound.
#16 Need:
It drew from the constant need to protect her – even from himself.
#17 Vision:
She would often wonder what he sees when he uses the Evil Eye, how he creates nightmares with it, why most people fear it – because all she knows is that when she had looked into his eyes, she never wanted to wake up from those dreams.
#18 Attention:
He'd feign oblivious to her shy, clandestine stares, a mixture of warmth and longing in her dark-grey eyes whenever she looks at him – he was a monster through and through, dangerous and menacing; Ban doesn't think he deserves Natsumi's admiration.
#19 Soul:
She was never afraid to look directly into his eyes, even if he would shy away his gaze from her – it was her only real opportunity to see his soul; and she knows, despite what they say, that Ban Midou has one.
#20 Picture:
She was never afraid to look directly into his eyes, even if he would shy away his gaze from her – it was her only real opportunity to see his soul; and she knows, despite what they say, that Ban Midou has one.
to be continued...