It was supposed to be a quick workout, a chance to destress
after a long mission.Lavi had insisted they fight, and Kanda jumped at the chance
to punch the smug smirk off the redhead’s face.Halfway through the fight, Kanda remembered why he didn’t
tend to confront the Bookmen very often. For all that Lavi pretended to be an
easygoing prankster, he was hiding real power behind that dumb smile.They were both breathless and sweating by the time Lavi
called a truce, and Kanda didn’t miss the bright sparkle in the other’s eye.“That was great, Yuu!” Lavi enthused, collapsing heavily on
the floor. “It’s been a while, huh?”Kanda frowned but said nothing, sitting a few steps away.
Lavi rolled over to watch him, propping his chin on his hand. “You know, you’ve
improved a lot. Your fighting style’s changed since the last time.”Kanda sneered, crossing his arms sullenly. “What do you
know?”Lavi smiled, the action too innocent. “I remember
everything, Yuu. I know your every move.”He left with a jaunty wave and a glance over his shoulder
that was sharper than anything Kanda had seen before. All at once, Kanda
realized how dangerous the Bookmen really were.