Fixer Upper

Broken Ties

<p>(Name) attempted to snuggle into Kurapika's chest, only to be met with the absence of warmth where he should have been. Her eyes fluttered open to see his side of the bed empty.</p><div>

<p>"Pika?"</p></div><div>

<p>His satchel was gone, and after a quick around the apartment, she realized he was also gone.</p></div><div>

<p>She was worried, after last night he shouldn't be out alone. (Name) attempted to call him, waiting a moment before a wave of nausea overtook her.</p></div><div>

<p>
                                              <em>"The number you've dialed has been disconnected. Please try again after the beep."</em>
                                            </p></div><div>

<p>She stared down at her phone, hand trembling. 'No... no there has to be some sort of explanation. He wouldn't...'</p></div><div>

<p>(Name) took a deep breath, setting her phone on the counter before taking out the ingredients for breakfast. </p></div><div>

<p>"(Name)!"</p></div><div>

<p>She jumped, turning to see Leorio, Gon, and Killua walking in. "God I'm starving. Really should have taken you up on th-"</p></div><div>

<p>(Name) rushed forward, eyes wide. "Leorio, let me borrow your phone."</p></div><div>

<p>Leorio blinked, handing over his phone without hesitation. "What's wrong, sunshine? Phone broken?"</p></div><div>

<p>She didn't answer, Killua stepping forward. He watched as she scrolled until Kurapika's contact showed up, clicking the call button.</p></div><div></div><div>

<p>
                                              <em>Ring...</em>
                                            </p></div><div>

<p>
                                              <em>Ring...</em>
                                            </p></div><div>

<p>
                                              <em>Ring...</em>
                                            </p></div><div></div><div>

<p>'Hello, this is Kurapika Kurta, the Blacklist Hunter. I am unable to get to the phone right now, please leave a message and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.'</p></div><div></div><div>

<p>(Name)'s hand trembled, Leorio having to place both of his hands on her shoulders to keep her from falling.</p></div><div>

<p>"(Name)! What's the matter?"</p></div><div>

<p>She handed back his phone, unable to look him in the eye.</p></div><div>

<p>"I think... I think Kurapika blocked me."</p></div><div>

<p>———————</p></div><div>

<p>(Name) sat at the kitchen table, picking at her food as her friends attempted to comfort her.</p></div><div>

<p>"I'm sure it's some kind of mistake, (Name)! Kurapika cares about you a lot. You're his favorite!" Gon said, patting her back.</p></div><div>