1000 Bubble Gum Wrapper Cats

Pairing: Lavi/Kanda

Kanda paced kindly back and forth. Horrid dread filled his heart. Lavi should have been home at least an hour ago and it wasn't like him to be late. Oh, my sweet love, Kanda thought. Where could you be?

Just then, the phone rang. It was the police. Lavi had been taken hostage by Lenny Kettle, a supervillain who had the city in a state of mad terror. Kanda fainted dead away, like a passing breeze.

When he came to, there was a bump on his head and the horrid dread had returned. "Lavi," he cried out sweetly. "What is Nice Back doing to you?" Probably torturing him, laughing evily as he stabbed him in the arm.

In the midst of all the terror and tears, Kanda remembered a story his grandmother had told him. If you fold 1000 bubble gum wrapers and turn them into cats, then whatever you wish for will come true.

Kanda ordered in a supply of bubble gum and set to work, folding paper until his head was sore and he could hardly see. It took a week. He was just finishing up the very last cat when Lavi walked in the front door.

"Lavi!" Kanda screamed and threw himself into Lavi's arms. "It worked! I folded 1000 bubble gum wrapper cats and it brought you back to me." He was so happy, he felt like he was dancing in a pond. He kissed Lavi gently on the cheek.

"Actually," Lavi said, pulling away softly, "I was rescued by Frank Bottle. He's a new superhero in town." Lavi sighed. "And he's really hot."

The horrid dread came back. "But you're happy to be back here with me, right?"

Lavi checked his watch. "Sure. But I've got to go meet Frank Bottle for coffee now to, you know, say thanks for saving my life. Stay cool, baby." He left and the door banged behind him.

Kanda choked back a sob and started folding another cat. Then he went out and got drunk instead.