This had to be the worst day of his entire cursed life. Mushy pink and red hearts donned every little knickknack in the convenience store today. There were signs, cards, gifts, everything Kyo absolutely despised on the shelves on this horrible day. He grit his almost fang-like teeth in annoyance, and mostly malice, as he glared down a small, scarlet box tied with a silky white bow flawlessly.
Kyo gave a growl of frustration when he realized he could never win the staring match against the $7.99 inanimate object. Why do I gotta do this?! Why does it always have to be me?! Why! Why! Why!…Freakin' Valentines' Day…
Kyo finished swearing out the dreaded day of the year in his mind and then snatched the box off the shelf grudgingly. Flipping up the collar of his jacket (he was afraid someone he knew would see him actually buying a gift for someone else willingly), Kyo made his lonely way towards the empty checkout counter. He slammed the deep red box onto the counter and looked away shamefully as the nameless male cashier rang up the item.
Trying to make casual conversation, the male joked, "So…can I assume this gift is for a lovely lady?" Kyo practically jumped five feet in the air hearing the man speak. Then, realizing what the other had said, he blushed profusely, cat ears and all. Seeing the man obviously wanted an answer, he stuttered slightly before spitting out, "Uh…um…kinda…yeah…"
This made him turn an even darker shade of red. Suddenly his face matched all the poster hearts. That isn't what I meant to say! Geeze, why am I so stupid?
By the time Kyo completed his thoughts the box was hidden inside a white plastic bag waiting for him to pick up. The cat quickly scuttled out of the store with his new purchase. He walked down the sidewalk slowly, wondering if he should really be doing this. He glowered down at the detestable article in the bag he held at his side. What if she gets mad at me? She's gonna hate this, I know it. Damnit! Why do I gotta be so freakin' – But before he could finish his thought, he caught sight of his destination, instantly making him panic inside. He wasn't ready for this.
Kyo approached the Sohma Main House, sneaking in after checking if the coast was clear.
Step.
Step.
Breath.
Step.
Step.
Breath.
Turn.
Step.
Step.
…Gasp!
He was at her room. His hands were numb when he placed them on the door. It slid open almost soundlessly and he peered inside the dark room. "Hey…you here?"
"Heh heh…of course, you little monster. Where else would I be?" A light voice came from the bed. Kyo stalked in huffily, pulling the box out of the bag and tossing it toward the voice. The sound of a catch rang in his ears as he turned around and left.
Akito's pale features became visible as she crawled to a candle and held the tiny box in her frail hands. One of her raven eyebrows raised on her forehead. She took a piece of the shiny white bow in between her thumb and pointer finger and tugged at it, letting the ribbon fall to the ground. She opened the crimson top of the box with wide, curious eyes. Inside was…
Akito reached in and pulled out the only thing in there. She popped it in her mouth after smelling it experimentally. Her eyes bugged out as she turned back to the door. When she saw Kyo gone, she crawled on her bed over to her calendar. Flipping through the unused book, she looked up the day. I thought so…Valentines' Day. She grabbed a bit of scrap paper off the floor and a pen and scribbled down a few words.
Remember to thank the Cat…Akito smiled as her hand made the motions to write a heart. She then smirked knowingly and glanced back at the empty box. That was the best chocolate she had ever tasted!
Well here's another Kyo/Akito oneshot. It's just a little one for Valentines' Day! I hope you liked it!
-PL