Tohru's P.O.V.
Ever since I broke the Sohma family curse a little over a year ago, Kyo had confessed his love for me and we had moved into our own place together. However, now we were having problems.
I awoke with a start having heard the front door slam shut. I pulled the covers up and gathered them by my chest. I could hear heavy footsteps and a lot of grumbling. I knew he was going to have a temper so I lay back down and pretended to be asleep. He was always angry if I was awake when he came home drunk.
"It's like one in the morning, Tohru. You better be sleeping," Kyo mumbled angrily. I shut my eyes tight, trying to keep the tears from flowing. I don't know why Kyo became so mean after we moved in together. It's only been a few months, but I feel like it's been years. Maybe Akito had said something when he told him and Kyo just didn't want to tell me? I felt Kyo climb into bed next to me. I could smell the alcohol on his breath, and I wasn't even facing him. I felt him pull me tight against his chest, sighing heavily as he settled into bed.
The next morning, I rolled over to see Kyo still sleeping, a small smile on his face. It was moments like this that made me fall in love with him all over again, even if he was mean to me sometimes. I got up and went into the kitchen to start breakfast, but noticed we were out of milk. I looked through all the cupboards and made a list of what we needed.
"Good morning Kyo," I said, having felt his hand on top of my head.
"Mornin'," he said, kissing the top of my head. I blushed slightly.
"After breakfast I was going to run to the store and pick up some groceries," I told him.
"That's fine," Kyo said as I set the table, "I need to go to the main house today anyway." I set Kyo's bowl in front of him.
"Oh? What for?" I asked, taking my place across the table.
"I don't know yet," he answered. I just nodded. The rest of breakfast was quiet.
"Ok, I'm heading out! I'll be back later, Kyo!" I called into the house. He came to the front to see me off.
"I might not be home when you get back, so try not to get too lonely," he said, rubbing the top of my head.
"I'll try," I said, smiling up at him. As I walked to the store, I had an uneasy feeling, but couldn't explain why.
I kept looking around me at the grocery store, hoping to place the source of my uneasiness, but there was nothing. As I was leaving the store, I still hadn't figured out what was bothering me. I guess I hadn't been watching where I was going, because I bumped into someone on the sidewalk, making them drop their bags.
"Oh my gosh, I am so sorry. Let me help you with that," I said, dropping to the ground.
"Miss Honda?" I froze. I knew that silky smooth voice.
"Yuki?" I said, looking up. Sure enough, there he was.
"Miss Honda, what are you doing out here all alone?" He asked.
"I was just out getting groceries and Kyo was on his way to the main house," I explained. "What about you, Yuki? What are you doing out here?" He smiled.
"I've been doing the cooking since you left, but I'm nowhere near as good as you. We still have to order out most nights," he explained, laughing slightly. "So how are you doing? I haven't seen you since New Years."
"Oh, I've been doing well. What about you, Yuki?" I asked, handing him a bag of rice.
"I've been fine as well," he said. "What about Kyo? That awful cat hasn't treated you too badly, has he?"
"Oh no, most of the time Kyo is actually really nice to me, except when he comes home drunk late at night, which is most nights. . ." I said, trailing off towards the end. I didn't want to admit to Yuki how mean Kyo could be when he had too much to drink.
"He doesn't hurt you, does he, Miss Honda?" Yuki asked carefully. I could see the concern in his eyes.
"Oh no! I-it's nothing like that! Not at all!" I stammered, my face turning red. "He just talks a little meaner, that's all! It's nothing serious, I promise!" Yuki smiled sadly. I knew he didn't believe me.
"Well, let me at least walk you home," he offered.
"No, it's ok. I can go alone," I said. Yuki stood and offered me his hand.
"Please, I insist," he said, smiling down at me. I took his hand and he helped me to my feet.
"What about your groceries?" I asked.
"They'll be alright, and Shigure can survive a little longer without them," Yuki said.
*meanwhile at Shigure's house*
"Yuki. . .hurry back. . .I need. . .I need. . .my jelly buns!" Shigure cried, laying on the floor, his hand outstretched towards the door.
"Well okay I guess, I just don't want to be an inconvenience for you," I said, looking down at the ground.
"Not at all, Miss Honda. In fact, I've quite missed our walks together. The secret base is quite lonely without you," Yuki admitted. I blushed a little.