A gunshot echoed in the room, you closed your eyes shut, shivering in Sanzu's tight embrace, cold yet comforting because it reminded you of your childhood.
A cry of pain followed, you were sure that the voice was not of Naoto. You opened your eyes and saw Kakucho on his knees, his right hand on his shoulder, crimson staining his clothes and hand.
Behind him, stood in all glory, Chifuyu Matsuno.
"Man, I really thought working in a pet shop would have rusted my skills, yet here we are," he threw a knowing wink at Naoto. Now imagine, a guy with a cat print in the centre of his t-shirt, dog fur stuck on his trousers and holding a gun.
You tried not to look too long, with your free hand, took the swiss knife in your pocket and stabbed Sanzu on his thigh.
He hissed in pain, freeing you from his grasp, you snatched the gun from Naoto and shot him in his leg, he fell to the ground, a string of curses leaving his gullet.
"One thing I learned while I was still a kid with you and Mikey was that when an opponent is stronger than you, the best way to land a hit is to catch him off-guard, "you quoted.
Chifuyu looked at you with admiration, "okay that was really badass not going to lie."
"I surprise myself sometimes."
"Are you hurt anywhere?" Naoto asked. In your joy, you had almost forgotten about your broken arm.
"AAHH NAOTO, MY ARM!" you moved it in front of him. The two black-haired men's eyes widened at the sight.
"WHAT WERE YOU DOING LAUGHING, HUH?" Chifuyu shouted.
"I DON'T KNOW! HELP IT HURTS!!" you cried while Sanzu and Kakuchou were moved into the car by Naoto's minions and taken to his headquarters.
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"It's not broken, but it's dislocated, it's going to hurt, but I am going to rotate it back to its original position," Naoto's doctor friend spoke.
"Ready?" she asked and you looked at Naoto and Chifuyu fearfully.
"It will be okay," Chifuyu extended his hand, "just squeeze my hand when it hurts."
The doctor raised her eyebrow at his statement, smirking she gave a gentle pat on your arm.
"Alright, 3...2...1..."
"AAAAAAAAAAH!!!" you and Chifuyu simultaneously screamed, Naoto put his hands on his ears, hoping it would reduce the sound by a few decibels.
"All done," she smiled, "go drink some water, your throat must hurt from all that screaming."
"And you-" she looked at Chifuyu who was sniffling in pain, "get her some good food, can't believe boyfriends these days are this neglectful; poor girl got her arm twisted by a gangster!"
Chifuyu looked at her incredulously cheeks tinted with a flush of red, "I am not her-"
"Okay, okay time to leave, I have an operation soon, so shoo," she kicked the three of you out and shut the door behind you.
"Boyfriend or not, let's get some Mc Donalds, "Naoto said huffing and checking his phone--it was way past lunch already.
"What about Sanzu and Kakucho?" you asked.
"They are tied up in my office, a few of my men are keeping an eye on them." Naoto answered, "We will solve this case Y/N, without any damage to anyone," he patted your back and you felt a bit better.
You smiled a little, unaware of the turmoil that would come tomorrow. It was these moments that made you think of your brother; these bitter-sweet, soft melancholic moments that made you look up in the sky and remember his words, "No matter what kind of hell awaits us... I'll always be with you until the end."
Nothing lasts forever, you knew it, better than everyone else.
After all, the earth is filled with ruins of infinite civilizations, once too at its peak. These dilapidated structures once were the heart of millions of dreams, hopes and desires. They also once too thought that they were indestructible.
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