Drabble- 9. I Don’t Give a Damn (original) (raw)

Hello, hello. Another one for the Kutner_Hadley Community! This is for prompt 9. I Don’t Give a Damn. I was trying to get to sleep, when my brain had a Kutner/Thirteen conversation...It's the beginning of this ficcy and I just went with it. I'm quite fond of this, I must say. Shock, a fic of mine I actually like! It must be the end of the world!!! Hehe, anyways, I hope y'all enjoy!!

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Thirteen pulled a cigarette out of its pack and lit it.

“You shouldn’t do that.”

“Shouldn’t do what?” she asked with mock innocence.

“Smoke.”

“And why not?”

“You’re a doctor; must I really explain the risks of smoking?” He sat down beside her on the bench. It was a nice day at the park and Kutner hadn’t expected to see Thirteen there.

“I know the risks. But I’m going to die anyways in the next ten years at least, so what does it matter?”

“I guess if you really think about it, it doesn’t. But I like to think positive.”

“You would.” She rolled her eyes.

He sighed. “ So can I ask why?”

“Well, smoking is something I never took up due to the risks. My father smoked, so it’s a smell I’m familiar with. It brings back the fond memories of my childhood.” She wasn’t sure why she answered so readily; she guessed Kutner was just one of those people you could talk to.

“The fond memories?” Now he was curious.

“Never mind.” She lit another.

He hesitated a moment and then began, “It’s okay if you won’t tell me. But actually, I hadn’t meant the smoking. I meant your risqué behavior off the clock.”

“Seriously? You’re asking about that? And here I thought you of all people would leave me alone about it.”

“I tried, but ignoring the problem doesn’t make it go away.”

“I know that first hand.”

“I mean I’m worried about you. I personally don’t care that you’re sleeping around; that’s your decision. But you could contract a disease.”

She laughed bitterly. “Wow, I could deal with HIV for the last few years of my life. How terrible! Look, I get that you’re worried, but don’t be. Like I said, I’ll be dead soon. It really doesn’t matter what I do.”

“But it does matter. It affects those around you as well. And even though you don’t have very long, it’s destroying the rest of what could be a wonderful life.” To this, she laughed again.

“I know. Trust me, Kutner, I know all this. I just don’t give a damn.”