Momiji had finally began to cheer up Symphony, but refused to explain anything about her past to her. He just began blabbing on and on about being a zodiac and how much fun it could be living with the Sohma's. But, Symphony felt oddly out of place as she walked out of the forest with Momiji, her clothes weren't nearly as nice as his. Everything she owned, she had stolen, or she had since she could remember. Symphony kept listening as she pulled her necklace out of her shirt and kept her fingers around it. It was a small, heart-shaped diamond pendent strung on a thin, silver chain. She looked down at it and smiled, she still couldn't remember when or where she had gotten it. But, it was very valuable to her.
"Symphony, whenever we get to the Sohma house; I'll show you where you'll be staying." He said with a sweet smile. "I hope that the clothes in your closet will fit you; if not, I'll run out and buy you some new ones!" He added cheerfully.
"Oh no, you don't have to buy me anything. I'm fine with what I've got, really." She tried to say, but he clearly wasn't listening.
A moment later, "Symphony, please let me go shopping for you! I really really really like going shopping! I mean look at me, I'm practically a girl, if you're judging the way I dress." He laughed lightly.
She actually took the time and looked at his attire. And, he was right. He did look like a girl, he was wearing a white button up shirt with a pink scarf around his neck, a pair of white capris and a pair of loafers. Symphony blushed and looked away quickly.
"No, really, it's alright. I'm used to it." He smiled and bumped her with his hip. "Just, let me go shopping for you, please." He chuckled.
"How old are you, Momiji?" She blurted.
"I'm fifteen, but, I talk like I'm a ten year old, right?" He smiled.
"I wouldn't say that…" She said softly.
"Oh, yes you would. It's okay! Nothing you could possibly say would offend me, Sym. We're going to be best friends, we've got to learn how to talk to each other! The very best of friends!" He giggled and jumped up and down.
"Okay, that sounds good. I've never really had a friend before…"
"Good! This is a good place to start, then! Oh, gosh! Everyone is going to be so happy that you've come home, Symphony!" He clapped his hands together shortly and smiled over at Symphony and then hooked arms with her.
They then reached the Sohma house about thirty minutes later, Symphony was feeling great, but Momiji didn't look too good.
"I've never walked that far in my entire life! But, anyways, you'll be staying in my house! We've got plenty of extra bedrooms. My father doesn't come in very much," His smile faltered. "But there are always maids around to keep you company!" He then brought back is smile, full force.
They walked up to a very nice looking building, and Momiji trotted up the stairs, looking back at Symphony. "Symphony! Come on!" He giggled and ran inside.
She hurried up the stairs and into the house, looking for Momiji.
He was up on the top stair of the flight and was smiling down at her. "Come on silly, up here!" He then ran down the hall way and into the second room on the right.
Symphony followed suit and went up the stairs and into the room that Momiji had entered. He was laying on the bed with his ankles delicately crossed. He turned to look at her, "This is your room. Mine's across the hall! Oh, Symphony. I'm so excited to be best friends!" He exclaimed happily.
"I am too." She said with a smile, and then she thought about it. She actually was excited to be his best friend, since she had never had a friend before.
"Why don't you wash up, Sym. I'll go look for you something to wear." He smiled and pointed to the bathroom in her room.
"Sure, thank you so much, Momiji." She smiled and went into the bathroom and took a hot shower. As she got out, she saw a pink kimono laying on the counter. So, she dressed in it and rung out the water from her hair and entered her bedroom. Momiji was now rummaging through the closet, looking for something she could wear.
She heard the downstairs door close, quite forcefully.
"Alright, you damn rabbit. Where in the hell did you put my bike!" She heard an angry voice shout.
Footsteps were heard going all around downstairs and she looked over at Momiji and he motioned for her to be quiet with a panicked smile on his face. So, she did as she was told and then the footsteps came up the stairs. Symphony's heart beat quickened as she heard the other doors slide open, and then closed.
"MOMIJI!" The voice shouted again and then her bedroom door was slid open. "I told you, never to borrow my bike without..." He paused, his eyes locking on Symphony.
Symphony looked up at him, her cheeks turning slightly pink, she was now staring at an insanely attractive guy, who looked to be around seventeen. He had short, orange hair and dark, brown eyes that stared back into hers. She felt her whole body turn warm as he kept his eyes on her.
"Um, hi…?" She said in a high, slightly squeaky voice.
"Right, hi." He said and blinked quickly. He shook his head slightly and then looked as if he remembered why he was there. "Momiji, I swear…" He said, tearing his eyes from hers. "If you take my bike one more damn time, I'll kick you into next year!"
Then the strange boy went over and started to ruffle his hair, in a not-so-affectionate way.
"Waahhhhh! Symphony, Kyo's hurting me!" He cried, trying to fight off Kyo.
Kyo, had now abruptly stopped. He looked over at Symphony, shock read clear on his face. "You're Symphony…?" He asked, amazement in his voice.
Symphony's cheeks brightened as she nodded. "Um, yes." She said quietly.
A beautiful smile broke onto his lips. "Finally. We should get you to Akito." He said in a much more friendly tone.
And, then, the unbelievable happened again. Kyo crossed the room and drew Symphony up into a warm embrace. She, in return, placed her slightly shaking hands on his back and hugged him back. He abruptly released her and cleared his throat.
"Momiji, get her dressed and down stairs in 10 minutes, that's an order!" He said roughly and exited.