Hi everyone! This is girlstar24, bringing to you… Chapter two of "An encounter most Unforgettable".
First off, I want to thank my fellow readers for reviewing. It brings me great joy to know that people actually love reading my fics.
Well, I wouldn't want to waste your precious reading time for more of my nonsense, so here's chapter 2. I hope you like it. (^^).
Disclaimer: I do not own Fruits Basket.
Warning: Shonen-ai, But that only happens in the later chapters if you don't want to read then please don't read and leave without making any problems, bad language.
Symbols = you know the drift; these symbols are only representing Kyo's thoughts, and actions. (Speaking is for everyone… but if you see these kinds of words or perhaps these kinds of words then it's for Kyo only.
" "= speak
B = ActionsI = Kyo's thoughts
Chapter 2: A misleading secret
I walk down the main street, alongside with Tohru. Everytime I think about it, I feel so happy… it's just like walking with a girlfriend. I shake my head, I can't think like that… I can't let her know my feelings.
" Kyo, Are you okay? Why are you shaking your head?" The beautiful angel asks in her usual angelic voice.
Crap, she actually saw me. I could feel my face heating up.
"Kyo, why is your face all red? Oh no, don't tell me… are you sick?" Tohru asks me as she gently places her hand on my forehead.
I push her hand away. My heart is beating so fast right now… calm down, my heart… please, calm down.
"Nothing, Tohru… I'm fine. I'm just thinking…" I said in my usual cool voice, as cool as I could make it.
"Okay, I'm glad you're fine." Tohru said with her beautiful smile.
I look away… with my heart betraying me. This is one of those times where I want to confess, but… I just don't have the courage.
"Tohru…" I try to say. Come on, Kyo… you can do it. Just say those words…Will you go out with me? It's only six little words. If you can beat up the bad guys then you can say those six wittle words. I've got to be a man… It's now or never…
"Tohru… Will you…" I try saying, well… more like mumbling…
"Kyo… remember I have a secret to tell you… It's private, so please don't mention anything to Mr. Sohma." Tohru said as she blushes and looks at the ground.
I open my mouth… come on, say it. Kyo, you can do it.
"Oi! You've both returned… How was school today?" My foster father said gently from the house porch.
"Oh, mister Sohma. I've had a great day in school today. How was your day?" Tohru said as she bows her head and smiles.
"Just perfect…" My foster father said with a smile.
"That's great to hear… and Kyo, remember… come to my room after dinner" Tohru said with a smile and walks into the house.
That smile could become a weapon. It completely stabs me in the heart, but it doesn't matter, because my heart only belongs to her. Her and only her.
I was about to walk into the house but a hand was placed on my shoulder, I turn around to see that it was Kazuma Sohma. Kazuma Sohma, a kind man of about forty years old. He took me in when I was about five, which was when my mother commited sucide. I consider him as my real father, because my real father left me. The only downside about him is that he can't cook, but Tohru cooks for us so I guess it's okay.
"So any progress?" Kazuma asks me a gentle voice.
Why is he asking me this? Don't tell me, he found out?
"What are you talking about?" I ask. I must be calm. I can't let him know.
"Between you and tohru, or did you decide to stay in the name of "Best Friends Forever" Kazuma said with a smile.
How did he find out? I was secretive too…"I have no idea what you're talking about?" I said with a chuckle.
"Don't lie… I could see how you look at her, how you act around her? So spill, did you have any progress… I mean I know Tohru is kind of slow when it comes to these things but she's a good girl. With a kind heart that's rare to come across." Kazuma said in a concern voice.
Obviously I know that… I mean, otherwise I wouldn't have fallen for her. I blush red. …Fallen so hard. So deep that I can't even get myself up anymore.
"Okay, I did fall in love with her… but don't tell her anything. If you do then I'll hate you forever. She's my best friend and I never want to lose her even if that means I'm doomed to best friends forever." I said with the last part quietly. I blush red again as I walk into the house.
I can't believe my dad found out, but does Tohru really know nothing? I shake my head and grab my stuff to my room. Of course, she knows nothing… I mean I was really careful.
KNOCK… KNOCK… KNOCK….
I wonder who's at the door…
"Kyo, are you in there…" Tohru said outside the door.
Tohru… my beautiful angel… I truly wish I could tell you that but I'm a coward."Yeah, What do you want?" I said in the cool voice… I can't slip up…
Silence appoarched us. Did I hurt her feelings… why isn't she saying anything?
"Um… Dinner's ready… sorry for bothering you." Tohru said with an upset voice.
Damn… I really did hurt her feelings. I'm so stupid. I don't derserve to love you.
I could hear the foot steps leaving the door and heading down the hallway. I jump out of my bed and rush towards my door. I smash open it and I could see Tohru looking at me, with tears streaming down her face. I could see her wiping her tears away and smiling at me. Tohru, my selfless angel… if you're hurt then yell at me. Punish me, but please don't smile at me like that. That smile is as painful as needles in my heart. It breaks me...
"Tohru…" I said gently.
"Oh Kyo, what's the matter?" She says as she smiles that bright smile. But I could see the tears building up in her eyes. I wanted to kick myself.
"um… Tohru, after dinner… I have something to tell you. So can you listen to me?" I ask as I look down on the ground.
"Of course, I'll listen to you… but I have go now. The food's getting colder by the second." Tohru said with a smile. She turned around and continue walking down the hallway. She never turn her head once. She just kept walking down the hallway and disappearing from my sight. She probably hates me… I don't blame her. I'd hate myself too.
I walk down the hallway and down the stairs and meet up with my family for the delicous dinner that Tohru cooked. The food was delicous. She's perfect, inside and out. She would be the perfect wife, and hopefully mine.
"Thanks for dinner, Tohru, I have to go do something. Tohru… I think you'd make a great wife…" I said without really thinking about it. Why the hell did I say that. I could see Tohru blushing and Kazuma smirking. I was blushing too, but I have think of an excuse to save myself.
"… I mean the way you cook is awsome." I said as I blush more… I didn't even believe the fact that I could blush so much.
"You're welcome…" Tohru said with the same smile… at least she didn't notice my blushing, and felt embarassed by what I said.
"That's right, Kyo… Tohru, you'd make the perfect wife for someone who's extremely hot-heated and easily gets into fights. Not to mention someone who always uses violence as a way to get what he wants…" Kazuma said with a smile at Tohru and a smirk at me. Tohru just smiled… I continued heading out but I heard Tohru saying something…
"Wait! Kyo, I…"
"I got it… I'll wait for you…" I said as I walked out.
I headed towards the stairs and walked into the guest room… the room where Tohru was staying. I sat on the ground besides her closet and placed my face on my hands. I can't believe I said that… and the look on Kazuma's face… I mean I know he meant well… but he's pushing things way to fast.
CREAK
The door opened and I turned my head to see that it was Tohru.
"Hey… thanks for coming…" Tohru said gently as she sat besides me
"No prob… but what did you want to say to me that you couldn't tell anyone." I ask anxiously.
"Do you have anything to do tomorrow?" Tohru asked with her face turning away.
Is she asking me out? No, don't get my hopes up… this could be something else. Calm down, heart… please… I beg of you, please… calm down.
"No." I said as I blush, and I look away.
"That's great… To be honest I was scared that you'd hate me, but I'm happy to know everything's fine …So if you could, can you please come with me to a concert. I have two free tickets…" She said as she placed a hand on my leg. What! Did she just say love… could she possibly…
…but then immediately Tohru continued speaking…
"I kind of fell in love with this idol… I mean he looks just so hot… that I can't get his face out of my mind… I mean I spent each night thinking about him…" Tohru kept saying disregarding my heart breaking in half. I knew it was too good to be true. So the love she felt was towards this idol. I felt so hurt but it's my own fault for not telling her my love… maybe I should tell her now… I mean right now seems like the perfect time.
"Tohru…I have something to say to you…" I tried to say but Tohru just blurted out…
"Yes Kyo… wait… before you say anything… I just want to say something first. I'm just so happy right now that you're not making fun of me but seeing you supporting me right now…I just so grateful. I mean, I'm so happy to have a friend as great as you… If I never met you then I don't know what I would have done. Okay, what did you want to say…"
What can I say now? I can't burn her happiness away just to say my stupid confession, when she's so happy right now… well I shouldn't be so mad. I mean, he's an idol, there's no way my angel could meet him face-to-face, right?
"So what's his name…" I said with a smile.
"Oh! His name is Yuki Sohma… kind of cool, right? Same last name as you Kyo… here's a picture…" Tohru said smiling back as she went over to her dresser to grab out a flyer.
I didn't want to look at his stupid face; I mean he's still a rival no matter what. She handed me the flyer… well I won't lie, he's not bad looking. With his purple eyes and gray hair. For some reason he kind of reminds me of a rat. He almost looks like a girl… but more importantly I can't believe Tohru would have this flyer and placed it in her dresser. It makes me kind of mad… but I knew it was jealousy.
"So… Kyo, can you come?" She asked with those adorable little eyes.
There's absolutely no way I could say no.
"Yeah… if it makes you happy?" I said softly.
"Yay! Thanks Kyo… you're a life saver." Tohru said happily.
But then I just realized something.
"Wait! Tohru… why couldn't you say this to anyone but me." I asked seriously. Seriously, why was this a big secret?
"Oh! That's because Kyo, you're my only best friend… you're the only person I could trust with all of my heart, and I'm glad to know that my decisions in friends didn't betray me" Tohru said happily as she hugged me.
I don't know if I should be happy or sad hearing this… but I hugged her back before pushing her off and opening the door, I said one last thing to Tohru before heading back to my own room,
"See ya tomorrow, Tohru."
"Good night, Kyo… and thank you so much for understanding." Tohru said happily.
I closed the door behind me and I lean against it with my eyes closed. Am I doomed to "Best Friend" Forever…
"Kyo…" A voice said out from the left… I turned to see that it was Kazuma…
"Good luck tomorrow, Kyo. Don't forget a date is a date no matter the reason… so steal her heart tomorrow." Kazuma said happily with a smile and patted my shoulder as he walked past me, and down the stairs.
"Thank you" I said quietly to myself and smiled knowing that I have someone supporting me too. I walked into my room and opened my closet and pulled out a black t-shirt and gray baggy jeans. I set it aside on my bed and went to the bathroom to clean up. When I came back to my bedroom, I lie down on my bed. This is my chance to make Tohru see me as man, and not just a best friend. I have to steal her heart… After that thought I went to sleep.
Author's note: The secret is finally out. Kyo's confident knowing that Tohru's chances of meeting the idol face to face is slim, but can he really be sure of that? Will Kyo take this opportunity to confess to Tohru? Will Kyo be able take Tohru's heart or does her heart already belong to this idol?
What do you think? Review and tell me your thoughts on this love. Will this love blossom or will everything crash down?
…And so this concludes Chapter 2 of "An encounter most Unforgettable"
Thanks for reading everyone. (^^)