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DGM Big Bang 2018 Title: Red String. Fandom: D. Gray-Man. Pairings: Alma Karma/Yuu Kanda. Words: 15.2K. Chapters: 7/7. Summary: There’s an old story that some people are tied together by an invisible red string, and that it will inevitably bring them back together. But Kanda doesn’t believe in fate - not until he crosses paths with someone he thought he would never see again. (Foster Care/Modern AU) 

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Quickly, Kanda spoke.  “I should get going,” He started, words stiff and awkward.  As he said this, his own heart twisted, and he couldn’t think to explain why. Alma’s expression fractured a little, but he quickly rebounded.  “Oh, I gotcha!” He said, tone still light.  “But what are you doing tomorrow?  Can you meet up at all?” Kanda hesitated, his insides locking up. It felt like there was a heavy weight on his chest, and he was struggling to speak. Alma took note of the hesitancy, and a pleading look appeared on his face. “Please, Yuu?” Alma pressed, voice hopeful. “I know it’s probably kind of weird, but I mean, we’re running into each other after all this time, aren’t we? That has to mean something.” There was an almost playful edge to Alma’s voice, but it did little to ease Kanda. “You know I never believed in that crap…” Kanda murmured, before looking at Alma.  It was a mistake, because as soon as Kanda did so he could already see the disappointment appearing in Alma’s eyes, and his will immediately crumbled.

DGM Big Bang 2018 Title: Beneath the Reeds. Fandom: D. Gray-Man. Pairings: Past!Alma Karma/Past!Yuu Kanda. Words: 10.8K. Chapters: 1/1. Summary: He never saw the point of temporary things. He never saw the point of getting too close. But she was there, fresh and radiant like a flower, and like the sun she gave him light.

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Yuu looked at Alma incredulously.  Alma sighed.  “It’s supposed to be therapeutic.  You know, so you feel better?” Yuu snorted.  “Tch.  Why would I need to feel better-“ “Just water them.” There was a surprisingly strong resolve in Alma’s voice, and Yuu was briefly at a loss for how to counter her.  He exhaled in exasperation.  “Whatever,” He grumbled, not exactly pleased with the direction this interaction had gone in, but not entirely feeling up to arguing as well.  He could water the damn sprouts then let Alma play gardener by herself if she really wanted to – that wasn’t Yuu’s priority. Yuu made a move to water the sprouts, but stopped.  He realized he wasn’t entirely sure how much he was supposed to water them, but it couldn’t have been that difficult, right?  If Alma could do it, Yuu could, and he really didn’t want to have to ask Alma how to do something as simple as watering a dumb flower. Quickly, Yuu poured the can, the water coming out in more of a rush than he was ready for. Alma quickly grabbed Yuu’s arm, stopping him.  “Wati!  You’re going to over-water them like that,” She explained.  Alma didn’t release her grasp, and instead moved her hand so it was over Yuu’s.  “Here.” Yuu stiffened at the touch, but didn’t try to pull away immediately.  It was a strange feeling to have Alma guiding his arm, helping him to water the sprouts in a way that wouldn’t drown them.  Yuu also noticed that Alma had a very gentle touch.