New story! This one is going to be set 3 years after graduation. Tohru doesn't know that Kyo wants her just as bad as she wants him! But they're both going to give it a try. I hope you like this! On with the story...
The wind had whipped at the dark purple curtains, making them flail through the room wildly as the first few drops of water signaled the coming rain. She awoke slowly, easing herself out of bed to stride across the room, her feet pitter-pattering across the hardwood paneling until they stopped before the window. She shut it with ease, the wind howling outside in protest to her actions as she sat on the window sill, bringing her knees to her chest and hugging them tightly. The woman's brown hair was pulled back in a loose pony tail, a few stray hairs whipping around in the front of her eyes as she sighed; Tomorrow was going to be a big day.
The woman previously known as Tohru Honda looked at the clock; 3:17 am. She sighed, letting her head bob into her knees as she breathed softly. It's been years...she cocked her head at the thought, bringing it back up and leaning it against the wall behind her. She had been out of school for almost three years now, and was already informed of her upcoming High School Reunion. Things had changed drastically; she was no longer the extremely clumsy little girl she had been back when she lived with the Sohmas. Tohru had been holding three jobs, and managing school on the side, all in which she jumped into right after she insisted she move out of the Sohma residence after graduation.
Tears began to well in her eyes as she thought of those times. Of Yuki, Shigure, and...Kyo. Before leaving she had attempted to confess her growing feelings for him...However it never quite turned out right. He was leaving for the mountains again with Shishou, along with a few other people; he wanted to run his own dojo. Tohru however was planning on school, and with her mother being inefficient with money, she was forced to pay her own way. It seemed as if all of them had gone their own ways since that fateful graduation day.
The howling wind knocked a thick tree branch against the window, causing Tohru to jump in surprise. "Ugh." she sighed, shaking her head in frustration. She had to be up by seven that morning, and it was probably best she went back to sleep. Standing up, Tohru stretched, leaning to her left before doing the same and leaning to her right. Though, instead of returning back to the warm captivity of her bedspread, she headed for the bathroom located in the room. "I better try to get a shower..." she turned off the alarm clock as she went, shutting the bathroom door behind her.
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The orange-haired boy lay sprawled on the rooftop of the dojo, his cocked as he gazed at the stars above him. It was nearly 4 am, yet here in the woods the stars shone brightly, their intensity almost enough to match that of the sun. All around him the wind rustled, blowing his misshapen hair back and forth in front of his eyes, causing him to twitch in frustration. It had only been a few years since he came here, but the change in his body was almost inhuman; he had gotten quite a bit taller, his tan skin still remaining flawless in his growth. His arms had thickened out, leaving rounded facets n he'd clench his fists, the muscles there tightening underneath his flawless skin. His stomach still remained flat, though evidence of countless abdominal and core workouts were clearly seen through his tighter shirt. Kyo Sohma had definitely grown up since he left high school.
The sound of footsteps drew nearer to his head as he looked up, inspecting the petite figure above him. Her short brown hair was left just a slight bit longer than a bob cut, and her eyes shone brightly in excitement. "Kagura..." Kyo sighed, acknowledging the smaller girl. They had been doing better since high school; she was less annoying, and more like a sister to him now. Although that didn't mean she wasn't annoying when she wanted to be...
"Kyo. You always look so bummed and upset. What are you thinking about?" Kagura's voice wasn't so shrill anymore, it was actually quite deeper, though it flowed evenly like honey.
"Nothing..." Kyo sighed, his chest heaving up and down, "I'm fine." he looked back at a smirking Kagura; she knew Kyo much better than that.
"Are you thinking of her?" she inquired as she too leaned back against the roof, "Tohru, I mean." Kagura looked back at him then, giggling at the color that filled his cheeks. "You are!"
Kyo shook his head, the blush fading within seconds; he didn't like being caught off guard. "I guess I am..." he sighed, closing his eyes as he thought of that graduation day. Tohru had approached him...and...confessed. She loved him. Kyo was so dumbfounded he couldn't answer the poor girl. Instead, she ran off, and by the time he got home she was already packed and leaving; she had planned on telling him before she had to go away to college. Kyo felt his fists clench and unclench as the memories flashed before his eyes like a picture show. He had lost his only chance..
"Kyo....Kyoooo....Kyyoooo! Earth to Kyo!" Kagura was flailing her hands in front of his face before he caught on of them midway, looking at her frustrated.
"Kagura...What?" Kyo remained calm; something he had been working on recently with Shishou. His anger problems...
Kagura beamed at him, "You know there's a high school reunion tomorrow" she smiled, studying Kyo's confused face. She sighed, placing her hand on her forehead; he didn't get it. "Well...You could go...and 'reunite' with Tohru-chan!" she smiled, pleased with her idea.
Kyo shook his head in disbelief, before returning to look at the stars, "I don't think she'd show up at one of those..." he sighed, shaking his head to reassure himself. Sure, Tohru was friendly...but she probably hated him now after everything that happened that graduation day...
Kagura shrugged, "Or maybe she wants the chance to see you too." she smiled at this; Kyo needed somebody special. "I'd say it's worth the try..." Kagura looked at him, before standing up. "But it's your choice. I know I'm going...Just in case I can see her." she walked away, her feet landing gingerly on the ground as she jumped from the roof. Kagura had a way of convincing people...Kyo couldn't help but be curious...
Well? This will be continued. I hope you read on...
As always, Read and REVIEW. Let me know what you think! I had this crazy idea to randomly write these scenes, and thought if it's good I'll continue!
~iPoet
