Paper Planes

Kyou and I can't see each other anymore. I miss him dearly, but it's my own fault. I should've broken the curse by now…Sohma-kun, Shigure-san, Kagura-san, Momiji-kun, everyone…even Akito-san should've been free and happy. But I missed my chance. Akito-san got madder at me because I tried to befriend him…she thought I was trying to trick her. I don't blame her. I should have realized, but I was too busy drowning myself in my good fortune in meeting the Sohmas.

I tried to talk to him, to call him, to send him letters…but I'm in the hospital because of the fall. If I'm not careful, I could lose my memory…or even die from straining my brain. I can barely get out of bed right now. And the other Sohmas are forced to live in the property and the Zodiacs aren't allowed out or to talk to me anymore. Shigure-san told me before he left.

Kyou-kun is being imprisoned earlier because of me. Because of me. BECAUSE OF ME!

But I found a solution. Momiji is always on the other side of the wall of the Sohma estate. I fly a letter I wrote in the shape of a paper plane and Momiji and the other Zodiacs slip it to Kyou. To make sure we aren't caught because the doctor or Akito notices us coming at the same place every day, Momiji writes on the back of my letter after Kyou replies where he'll be and at what time. He is never late. And I cherish everyone.

Perhaps when I get better, I can try again. But this time, I will deliver the paper plane personally.


"Tohru, are you feelin' any better?" Uo-chan asked.

"I am getting better every day!" I smiled.

"I brought flowers." Hana-chan handed me a bouquet.

"Hana-chan! Thank you! I will surely get better!" I sniffed in the sweet smell.

"Tohru, shouldn't we send the letters to the idiot for you?" Uo-chan asked, concerned.

"No! It is great exercise for me! And I will prove day by day I'm getting better by doing this!" I insisted. I couldn't cause them more trouble than I am now!

The two sighed and we only could have a short chat because it is getting late. The nurse chased them away and I was left alone.

I sat to read the newest letter he's sent me. It is crinkled from being folded into a plane. It must be hard to fold in the dark…the deep dark with only one window to let in some light…

I began to cry. Why did I make people worry and suffer so much? I'm sorry Kyou-kun…

I sniffed and looked for Momiji's print:

9 pm, the west wing, three bunny hops down! XP ~Momiji

I smiled a little. So much like Momiji.

I checked the time and found that it was 8:30. Dinner time.

I told the nurse that I could eat myself and thanked her.

"Honda-san, be careful. Any kind of pain, even emotional pain or even a tongue burn could kill you!" She smiled.

I laughed a little at her joke.

"Thank you, miss." I replied as I began to write my letter.

Hello Kyou-kun!

How are you? I'm getting better every day, getting your letters give me a reason to get better! ^^ Are you getting enough to eat? Are you feeling ok? Hatsuharu said that you aren't doing so great. But he could be wrong! I'll get you out of that prison cell! I promise on my mother's grave! Oh, and mother asked me to say hello to you. Mother will watch over you just like she watched over me! This letter is so short, but there hasn't been anything exciting lately! Say hello to everyone for me~

~Tohru

I took the tray of untouched food off the bed and I put it on the little drawer next to me. I put on a dress and a hat and when I made sure no one was there, I crawled down the stairs and sped toward the Sohma's with my letter.

8:59

I waited one more minute and…

All I need is to stay by your side…

What's so wrong about that?

Light from outside enters this building,

And shows a shining future, although it's painful and false.

I flew it over to Momiji who caught it and signaled me by crumpling a piece of paper (that wasn't my letter, of course.) and throwing it in the air, just in my sight.

I smiled and turned back, hoping for a good response…


At one time, one place

In this world

We communicate through paper airplanes


PAPER PLANES

Kagamine Rin and Len

FRUITS BASKET

Natsuki Takaya