Chapter 1 – The Note
This world is filled with more mystery then I could have ever imagined. The possibilities are endless and expansive. If a family such as the Sohmas could exist what other extraordinary people or things are scattered throughout our planet. I am so grateful to know the Sohmas. They have changed my life and brought light into the darkest parts of my life. It's been more than a year since Kyo's transformation and life has returned to how it was… Or so I thought.
The semester has concluded with the completion of my final exam. I walked through the front doors of our school feeling the stress and tension melt off of me. I took a deep breath, stretching my arms wide and feeling the warm sun on my face. I smiled and thought of mom. I knew she was watching over me, smiling wide. My thoughts were interrupted from a voice calling my name. I turned my head to see Momiji prancing towards me.
"Hey Tohru!" Momiji smiled wide, his golden hair glistening in the sunlight. "Didn't you hear me Tohru, I called your name at least 5 times!"
"Oh, n-no sorry. I must have spaced out…Sorry." I blushed.
"No worries! So anyways, will you be coming on vacation with us too Tohru?"
"A Vacation? N-no I couldn't. I wouldn't want to be a bother. Besides it's probably a family event and I wouldn't want to impose.."
"Non-sense!" Momiji frowned, grabbing my hand and dragging me towards the parking lot. "You have to Tohru, I want you to! Pl-eeeeaaase!"
"Well…Uh.. I don't know-"
"HATORI!" Momiji shouted towards the conspicuous black car sitting in the parking lot. "Hatori, can Tohru pl-eeease come with us on vacation. Pleaaase!" As Momiji ran towards the car, the window rolled down slightly.
"Wasn't that the plan?" Hatori spoke, monotone and emotionless.
"Well… I… Uh..." I stammered trying to find the words to excuse myself from the occasion.
"Hey space-cadet, would you spit it out." Kyos voice boomed from behind me. I jumped at the sound of his voice, screeching with my arms flailing wildly. "Gee, would you calm down?" I turned my head trembling slightly to find Kyos eyebrows raised at me.
"I'm sorry, I just…I just don't want to impose. I couldn't possibly intrude on a family gathering." I bowed my head, avoiding eye contact.
"Don't be stupid; do you think that we would invite you if we didn't want you there?" He blushed and looked away. His voice became quieter. "Besides, it would be boring as hell if you didn't come…"
My glance shot up in a panic. "Oh, I…Well…Okay, if you insist." I stammered.
"Yay Tohru! I'm so glad you're coming!" Momiji grabbed my hand and jumped wildly. "Do you hear that Hatori, Tohru is coming!"
"CALM DOWN!" Kyo shouted at Momiji. "You're in high school now; you can at least act your age!"
"Whaaaa, Kyo's being meaaan!" Momiji cried, but quickly blew it off. "Well I will see you at the lake-house Tohru!" He ran around the car and sat in the passenger's seat. "Bye-bye!"
"See you later Tohru." Hatori nodded slightly and drove off.
"The lake-house, huh." I bit my lip. I suppose it would be okay if they wanted me there. I wouldn't be imposing if they are inviting me.
"If Tohru Honda is still in the premises would you please report to the office." A voice over the loud-speaker announced.
"That's weird, why would they want you? Did ya cheat on a test or somethin'?" Kyo smirked.
"N-no! I would never!"
"Of course you wouldn't, let's go." Kyo chuckled.
We walked towards the office in silence. 'Kyo changed since his transformation. I'm not sure how, but it felt different being with him. He seems nicer now, and he doesn't fight with Yuki as much. Maybe he feels weird around me now. Or maybe I feel weird… I don't know.' I was so distracted by my panicked thoughts; I hadn't noticed Yuki walking towards us.
Yuki smiled. "Hello, Miss…" Before he could finish, or before I even noticed he was there, a giant puff of smoke distorted my vision and I stumbled and fell onto my knees. It took a moment for me to realize what had happened.
"Oh no! Yuki! I am so sorry! I am so sorry! I always do that! Oh, no!" I cried in a panic. Kyo sighed and glanced around the hallway.
"That's okay, Miss Honda." Yuki said awkwardly.
"No one saw. I will take him to the locker room so he can hide in one of the stalls until he transforms again. I will meet you at the office after, so don't wander off." Kyo grumbled, picking up the tiny rat and his clothing.
"Oh, okay…Sorry." I proceeded to the office. 'I've spent all of this time with them, yet I am still as clumsy as ever.'
I entered the office to see a young secretary perched at her desk. "Hello, I am Tohru Honda, I was told to come to the office."
The woman nodded, peering up at me through her spectacles. "This is a note for you. Someone dropped it off today, they said it was confidential." She handed me the small yellow note. 'Confidential?'
Tohru,
Would you please come to my house today after your exams? I have something important to give you.
Love,
Grandpa
I smiled at the secretary. "Thank you!" I stood in the hallway outside the office still staring at the note. 'This is strange, why would Grandpa leave a note like this…and it's…confidential? Should I keep it from Kyo and Yuki? But… I don't want to lie.
"So what was that about." Kyo peeked over my shoulder at the note.
"Nothing!" I panicked, crushing the note. "Uh, Arisa and Hana wanted me to meet them at Hana's house after my exam today. That's all!" I spoke unnaturally loud.
"Would you like me to walk you there, so you don't get murdered or something?" Kyo asked.
"N-no! It's fine! I can go!" I spoke quickly, trying to hide my guilt.
"Alright then. We will see you back home." Kyo grumbled.
"I hope you have a pleasant time Miss Honda!" Yuki smiled elegantly.
"Yes! Thank you! See you!" I waved, smiling as I hid my guilt. I left the school and began walking towards Grandpa's house. I wonder what he wants to give me…
