The Talk
Meeting of the parents
A/N-This is a Kyo and Tohru fanfic, which does contain spoilers. Also, since both Uotani and Kyo are present, swearing is part of the natural conversation. It is rated M-due to talking about the reality of relationships and where they may lead. Lime and some Lemon. When the Point of View changes, it is notated. Please enjoy!
A/N-I do not own these characters, nor any part of Fruits Basket. I just admire and find inspiration in the wonderfully crafted world created by Natsuki Takaya.
Uotani POV
We had just left Tohru and Kyo at the zoo. It was a blast giving him shit, it really was. 'I got to admit, Orange Top, has gained a hell of a lot of self-control. He only lost it a couple of times, no matter what Hana and I threw at him. Even that bit about Kazuma…was hilarious.' I muse walking with Hana to our next destination.. 'Even so, thinking about it. I am really curious.'
"So, you and Kazuma-san have been spending quite a bit of time together, huh?" I gotta know, I mean we are going to see him next…ugh…a day of visiting the new in-laws I guess. "I am glad you have found someone…too. Especially with Tohru leaving and Kureno and I…" A blush traveling across my face, 'Damn, I am stronger than this why am I blushing.'
"What I think is that it is good that we been fortunate to have found those who are compatible with us." Hana interjected. "Do you think either one of us would have been content with Fresh High School boys? Whether good or bad, both of us know more of this world than most our age, so to seek those who are mature was only natural." She finished as we entered the Dojo.
I am honored that Hana asked me to come with her. I wonder if she is seeking…approval?' Uo considered this briefly until she saw Kazuma walking towards them, with a smile. Not the one he gives to Kyo, his son, but this a smile of a man who is in…Kami! I have seen this look many times from many men, Yuki, Kyo, Kureno…This time this look is for Hana. I look at her and she is also wearing a smile. Wow you do not see that often. Her face softened, her eyes are twinkling…just for him. My heart explodes in happiness for her. 'YAY! And this will piss Orange top of to no end, BONUS!'
Hana did the introductions, "Kazuma-san, this is Uotani Arisa. She is best friends with Tohru and myself. I believe you saw her at the play."
"Yes, Kyo has told me about you as well." He said as the soft fatherly smile came back across his face.
I will go make some…Kazuma starts, but is quickly cut off by Hana
"I will get the tea, and snacks too. Yes must get snacks. Do you have meat?" Although her words were flat, her expression was not.
'Wow, she really does like him!' I think to myself. After watching her leave, there was an uncomfortable silence.
"Please forgive my forwardness, but since you are so close with them all, would you be so kind to tell me about yourself Uotani-San." Kazuma inquired.
Never one to be shy (around Kureno does not count) or ashamed of her life, Uo started retelling the tales, of being a Yankee, the impact of Tohru and Kyoko in her life. and how she met them both, she even told about how she tries to support her father. She ended by telling of her plans for the future.
With a knowing smile, "Kyo told me that you and Hana are like parents to Tohru. That you two have always tried to protect her, I must thank you for supporting Tohru. Her influence on the Sohma family was miraculous. We are indebted to you for caring, nurturing and loving such as precious person." He finishes with a low bow.
I know my eyes were jumping from their sockets. WHAT!!! A Shishou bowing to me, a former gang member; I am at a loss for words. I feel my head spinning.
"Uo-chan, Uo-chan…are you ok?" I see Hana in the doorframe. "Kazuma did you tell her already? Uo-chan, it is ok, Kazuma-san said this to me earlier. My reaction was similar. Much like the first time we went to Shigure-san's house, we did not know the full extent at which our precious Tohru was touching other people's lives." She stated while walking over with the tea and snacks.
The conversation quickly moved to plans for the future. Hana was content with opening a shop to tell fortunes to tourists. Me, well, I actually did get my pictures done and an agency is going to sign me for modeling. After break is over, I will be taking classes to learn acting as well. Eventually the conversation went to Kyo and Tohru.
"I know the two of you were rather hard on him after the accident. Thank you." Kazuma started, "He needed that. His confusion at that time had overwhelmed him. His loses throughout his lifetime, the darkness that threatened to engulf him, his belief that there was no of hope for the future, " My eyes shot up at him,
"Why did he have no hope? He had options, he had Tohru." I interrupted; I knew that was a load of shit.
"Actually Uotani-san, in his mind he did not. Unfortunately, the head of our family, I believe you met, Akito. Had already decided his fate for him, and Kyo felt he could not change it or fight it. I tried to help him see, that…it was not until after that he came to me for assistance. Between what the two of you and what Yuki-san did to cough 'beat some sense in him' that he decided to change his fate. Thank you." He finished with another bow.
Wow, I never thought…as tears start to well. NO! NO! Yes, it is sad, "but to do that…to our precious Tohru." Even now, it causes the stirring of rage, 'I really do need help with my anger issues. Aw, hell, I will deal with it later' …Anyway…"you know he is taking her away from us." I say, it was sharp, but I did not care. I was hurting from just the thought of losing her loving heart from brightening my life.
"Yeah, I will miss them as well." Kazuma just smiled, knowingly. His eyes remained on me, supporting me in that moment of turmoil, the pain of losing her, the joy that she knows love and even the rage I felt toward his son.
'Damn, that is why Hana likes him. I wonder how many conversations they have without saying a word?'
"Many" Hana interjected.
"Hana-chan, please do not do that." I say laughing. 'She really does have a way of breaking the tension…just by being her.'
"Yes, she does." Kazuma interjected. DAMMIT! He did read my thoughts, SHIT!
"I apologize, Uotani-san, for putting you in an awkward position. I originally thought you were actually speaking your words. It is just now; I realize you did not. Yes, occasionally I can 'hear', but for you…excuse me if this seems rude…, I am merely trying to explain. You scream your thoughts, for everyone to hear, who can." Kazuma stated softly. Hana nodded in agreement.
Wow that really laid my mind at ease, NOT! To try to focus, I let my mind reel back to our previous discussion. A thought popped into my head, and I actually wanted it to be said, before someone answered it. So it came pouring out my mouth, "So, if he did not think he had a future, then he would have never…You mean, he is…he is…he is a VIRGIN! HA, I was only guessing at the play. HAHAHA!" 'Ok I really just wanted to say that out loud!'
"Well…" Kazuma actually blushed at this one.
"And Tohru…her innocence in this area is heart breaking." Hana-chan added to make it not seem as weird? "We have on numerous times, tried to explain to her about relationships and sex. (Hana is blunt as always) She just never really cared to know. She really is clueless when it comes to relationships, just like him."
With this, all three of us looked at each other and laughed. "But….is that not what gets people in trouble in the first place, with having babies before they are ready?" OK, this may not be so funny…but thinking about it…those two, you can see, are joined at the hip; it will only be a matter of time until they let their emotions, hormones…and…other things… carry them away. 'And Orange Top really can not say no to her. Would she really start things? Well she is rather excitable and can push forward on stuff if she wants to even without knowing what she is getting into, GAHHHHH…'
"YES! She is rather impulsive and very naïve that way." Hana answered as the question that rattled through my brain…just for the hell of it, I wanted to say it out loud anyway so I let it come out my mouth.
"She might actually start things without really knowing what it is she is doing, and to make him happy, she would do it! She is like that, she wants to make others happy…" My face scrunched up with the thought, but it is a truth when it came to Tohru. "Maybe Kyo would be able to resist, he has been showing a lot of self-control lately"…'OH, wait he is a teenage guy who just got the green light to actually live, with tons of repressed thoughts, emotions and denied hormones and a girl willing to do anything as long as he is happy and they are together…UMMM, LIKE HELL he would resist THAT for too long! ' Breaking from my thoughts I ask in my desperation. "Kazuma, not to pry, but have you talked to Kyo about…" Ok, now I am embarrassed to say it, what the hell…does not matter, he gets my drift.
"I have tried as well, but there are times where you just do not know what Kyo is hearing and what he is not." Even another smile…this time of fatherly concern.
I look at him, "Well, I guess since we are their parents, we should sit down and have The Talk with them." He just slowly nodded.
"I will call them to come over…" I jump up to get to the phone. Hana stopped me,
"No, need they are coming up the walk…right…now." Hana-chan stated in her normal flat tone.
Kazuma and I just looked at her. The next thing we hear is the front door open. "Shishou, we wanted to stop by on our way to the…What the hell!" Kyo stopped to see the three of us sitting enjoying tea and snacks.
"Kyo, Saki-chan and Uotani-san came over for a visit." Kyo bristled at the mention of Hana in such a friendly fashion from Kazuma ('MWHA, that was definitely worth coming over here for.' I laugh to myself) Kazuma stood and walked over to him, giving him a pat on the head. That is odd, but it seems that is their way of greeting.
"Uo-chan! Hana-chan!" Tohru runs over and hugs us. "Why did you leave the zoo?"
"Do not worry about it." We replied, looking at Kazuma the three of us nodded.
At one time we said in unison, "We need to talk!" Kyo and Tohru looked confused and terrified. I wanted to laugh, but Hana-chan shot me a look. Kazuma gently guided Kyo, to another room, all the while Kyo was looking back at Tohru with the petrified look of a cat bring put in bath water.
'OK, do not laugh, do not laugh, do not laugh!!!' I try to stop myself, but once out of sight. I start laughing so hard my side hurt.
Hana-chan, ever the composed one, stood to follow their movements. As she reentered the room she closed the door.
"Is there something wrong?" Tohru looks up with her innocent eyes.
"No, but there could be if you do not actually pay attention to what we are about to discuss." I looked at her, with my normal smile.
"Ok!" She shoots to attention. 'THAT IS SO TOHRU!!!' I can not resist hugging her.
"…" words
'…' Thoughts
