Genre: MFU
Rating: PG
Word Count: 100
Prompt: If you ever
My thanks to
Illya tucked an arm behind his head. “Napoleon, do you count the stars?”
From his own sleeping bag, Napoleon mumbled, “No, why would I do that?”
“When I was a boy, my father told me that when you stop counting stars, that’s the day you start to die.” He looked over at Napoleon. “I’ve never stopped counting, but now I count for both of us.” He smiled up at the moon.
“If you ever decide to stop, let me know.” Napoleon reached out a hand. “I’ll start, because the day I lose you is the day I start to die.”