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"Gimme a coffee and the biggest thing I can get with whatever's left," he said, and pushed the money across the bar to Paul.

Paul took it, and began to count it slowly, looking at the boy more than the cash. Dark hair, blue eyes, same fucking grin, even - his son? He briefly wondered if Midou sent this kid as some sort of mind game. He wouldn't have put it past an expert of illusions.

The boy took the staring as some sort of challenge, and glared back through his purple lenses.

Fandom: GETBACKERS
Pairing: Ban/Ginji, Rena, Paul, Natsumi
Length: 1789 words
Author on LJ: nekokoban
Author Website: worldwalking :: (the sea of the soul)
Why this must be read:

I enjoy a good relationship story told from an outsider's PoV, because you can learn a lot both about the characters under study, and the one observing them. As much as I love Ban and Ginji in this fic (dorks! giant dorks!), I really like how Rena's character is fleshed out through her interactions with the GetBackers, Natsumi, and Paul.

"Senpai," Rena says. "Are those two really friends?"

Natsumi looks up from the dishes; Rena is watching the GetBackers, on the other side of the cafe. They're squabbling over the last pieces of sushi from their last order, with Ginji clinging steadfastly to Ban's arm and ignoring the threats of leggo you damn eel before I skin you and they've been at that stalemate for nearly half an hour. No one else is in the cafe except for Paul in the back.

"Of course they're friends," Natsumi says. "Why wouldn't they be?"

Fandom: GETBACKERS
Pairing: Ban & Ginji
Length: One-shot
Author on LJ: gisho
Author Website: gisho
Why this must be read:

This fic is the perfect example of why GetBackers holds a place in my heart: whether or not you slash them, Ban and Ginji's relationship is wonderful. They're best friends, and the warmth and depth of their relationship shines through brilliantly in this story.

He was fifteen when 'cigarettes' crept into the first spot, displacing 'food'. Cigarettes depressed the appetite. Besides, he was used to going hungry; nicotene cravings were new. They stayed there for almost five months.

Shortly afterwards there were two additions: gas for the car, and food for Ginji.

Hello, crack_van! It's been a long time since GetBackers was featured on crack_van. If you aren't already familiar with the fandom, I'd suggest you take a look at gisho's excellent fandom overview.

As gisho put it: "GetBackers has everything. Supernatural powers, futuristic technology, strange family traditions, witches, magicians, mad scientists, Dashing Adventures, Touching Moments, and more passionate male friendship than you can shake a stick at. Also, boobs."

Now you have to check out it, right? *g*

Fandom: GETBACKERS
Pairing: Shido/Madoka
Length: 425 words
Author on LJ: incandescens
Author Website: Get Backers Fanfic Page
Why this must be read:

Shido/Madoka is one of my two GetBackers het OTPs. They're sweet, and absolutely adorable together. Unfortunately, it's hard to find much in the way of fanfic about them. I love their dynamic, and incandescens perfectly captures Madoka's quiet strength, and Shido's desperate need to protect her, even from himself.

He shifted his feet uncertainly. "Madoka," he started.

"Yes, Shido?"

"Doesn't this ever -- that is, don't I ever --"

She waited, hands folded politely in her lap.

His breathing speeded up. "You shouldn't let me stay," he said curtly. "I'm not safe."

"Well, of course you aren't," she agreed.