Chapter 2: Realization in the Garden
Kagura is embracing Kyo in what seems to be a really awkward position for Kyo. His face is pressed into her bosom and his back is bent and his knees are bent and he looks like he's suffocating while squirming at the same time. Haru and I turn to face each other.
"Knuckles?"
"Knuckles" Haru agrees and we both punch each other's knuckles, which was something that Haru came up with apparently that's what guys do normally when something goes to plan or something like that, I'll have to ask Haru about it later. We make our way to the garden. Haru was right the Leeks were dying and turning grey. That was not a good sign. I pick them from the garden and Haru checks out the other vegetables to see how they are going. I kneel over and sigh; I can't believe that, that stupid cat went that far.
"Yuki!
"Ah... yeah Haru"
"Yuki I... I need to tell you something"
"Yes Haru" I say worried now, I stand up, what could it be? Was it Akito or Rin? Please don't tell me he's hurt?
"Yuki I just wanted to say that I'm moving out of Rin's and Kagura's house. Not going out with her, being with Rin hurts when it's like this, and i wanted to know i..if you wanted to, well you know, I mean do you want to come with me, I don't want to be alone, but I can't stay with Rin like I have been, it doesn't feel right.
I'm stunned Haru is on the filthy garden patch kneeling before me begging me to take him away. I can't think, what should I do? I, I've just been recovering from Akito's appearance. I can't leave Tohru with just Shigure and that insane cat. But on the other hand maybe Hatsuharu needs me too and this could be what i need, some time alone, some time alone with Haru. Haru is hurting inside too, can i really just say no. Tohru's face comes into my head. She has made me so happy these past few months. I've really changed because of her.
" Yuki if I lose my memory, can you still be friends with me?" Her words are echoing in my head. I... I can't, I just can't leave. It's not just for Tohru, Shigure ha been my only real family and even Kyo I would probably miss his ranting and aggressive behavior.
"Sorry Haru but I can't, I'm needed here too, but if you want i can visit alot, meaning everyday but i can't stay there with you I'm sorry.
I look back down at him and his eyes are watering up. I suddenly throw myself down and embrace him and pull his face closer to mine until it's just an inch away from mine. Haru I'm sorry and then my lips embrace his and his hand strokes my hair lovingly. I break away and put my head on his shoulder where the skin is showing, it's so soft I stroke my face along his neck and he hugs me into his chest.
"Yuki it's okay you know, you don't have to come with me in fact i think I'll just put up with Kagura and Rin"
"Thank-you Haru" i whisper and sink my head onto his shoulder and close my eyes as Haru kisses my head with loving passion. I savor each second. I wish it could last for all eternity. The rain, which had been holding back for so long came pelting down hard. Haru tales off his jacket and wraps me up in it and whisks me up off my feet and hugs my head into his chest and he walks to the house carrying me in his arms like a baby. As we neared the house Haru placed me on my feet with the jacket still hanging off my shoulders. I walk into the house with wet hair dripping down my face. I announce that I'm going to have a shower.