Tied Together With a Smile
By: Lynette-san
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Chapter One
Thunderstorms
Kyo's POV
She was the quiet, but happy – always smiling – girl that could always brighten my day; even if I never showed it. She came to live with us almost two years ago, and I look back now on all the mistakes I've made – all of which have pushed her away from me; that's the last thing I want. I want to hold her close and never let her go; whisper sweet nothings in her ear and tell her finally, that I love her.
But, she'll never feel the same. No one could love the Cat. And – even if she did – how could we be together with this stupid curse in the way? And… besides – I'm not allowed to fall in love. I'm not allowed to have a happy ending. I – the Cat – won't be saved, even if the rest of the real Zodiac are. I know my fate. It was decided for me – for all those possessed by the cat – to be locked away after graduation, never to see the outside world, again.
To some, that may seem far away – a whole year – but it can go by fast. And, I made my decision already – to stay with her until the end; until the time when I must go away. I want to spend every moment of my freedom with her – but something always happens and either I lose my temper at that damn Rat, who always seems to be there, or anyone else – or, we're never alone.
It's a selfish wish.
So, I lay here – trying to block out the pounding rain with my thoughts, to little avail – until a knock came at my door.
"What?" I groaned from under my pillow.
"I brought you some dinner, Kyo-kun." Tohru said, stepping into my room, carrying a tray of food; a lot of food. The aromas were making my stomach grumble and my mouth water. She smiled and set it on the bed next to my lap, then climbed up and sat with her legs folded to the side under her skirt, next to the wall, by the window.
"What are you doing?" I asked incredulously; but it came out a little harsh.
Her face fell. "I just thought I'd stay here and give you some company. And, uh…" she trailed off awkwardly.
"What?" I asked, taking a big spoonful of rice and shoving it in my mouth.
"I was… lonely. And I wanted to talk to you, since Shigure-san and Yuki-kun went out."
"Oh." Was all I said, and I mentally smacked myself. We're alone damnit! Say something! Anything!
She gave a weak smile, and told me to eat. I did so willingly – I was hungry.
She was quiet while I ate, but she seemed on edge. I paused in my scarfing down of her food, and looked at her. She had her eyes closed, and she looked upset. No - scared.
"Tohru? Hey – what's the matter?"
Thunder gave a big boom, and she jumped – practically out of her skin.
She began to cry. "I'm sorry. I… just – hate thunderstorms!" she said, then jumped on me, burying her face in my chest and sobbed as another thunder boom sounded.
"Hey!" I said and –
Boom!
- I transformed.
"Dammit!" I snarled, and she jumped up, eyes wide.
"I'm so sorry!" she stammered. "I just wasn't thinking! And I – "
But I rubbed against her leg, purring, trying to calm her down.
"Hey…" I said, softer this time. "It's fine."
Thunder crashed again and she jumped.
I chuckled.
"Lay down." I said, and she looked at me strangely. "Just do it!"
She obliged. I lay next to her chest, and set my chin on my paws, and closed my eyes.
"Now – try to sleep. Okay? I'm here."
I could almost see her smile. She wrapped her arms around me, holding me close.
I began to purr and she soon fell asleep – the storm fading into the background of her mind. But I stayed wide-awake for a while, but soon I fell asleep too.
Shigure's POV
"Kyo? Tohru?" I called, coming up the stairs, I peaked in Kyo's room first and saw a shocking sight, but I smiled and chuckled to myself, shut the door, and left.
"Where's Miss Honda?" Yuki asked when I came down.
"Both asleep." But I didn't elaborate – and Yuki didn't suspect the double meaning in my words. I chuckled inwardly.
Things are going to get interesting.
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Lynette-san