Chapter 3 – On the Rooftop
Tohru climbed carefully onto the ladder on the side of the house. She had fallen one summer and was lucky to not be injured, so she was especially careful this time around. Kyou was already waiting for her at the top. Tohru sat next to him, closer than usual.
"Nice night, huh?" asked Kyou, trying to make small talk. Tohru smiled. "Yes, it's beautiful! So calm and breezy . . ." Tohru shivered a little. "Cold?" asked Kyou. "No, not really," she replied. She wasn't shivering from the night air.
Tohru realized that she had never sat this close to Kyou before. She felt a little nervous but was still content. "What are you thinkin' about?" asked Kyou, trying to read her mind. "Well," she started shyly, "it's just that, I've . . . I've never been so close to . . . to y-you before. Now that I realize that . . . that this is real. I feel something different now and I don't know how to explain it. Am I in l-love? I can't tell, but I know this is REAL . . ."
Kyou stared at her, his eyes liquid in the darkness. Tohru blushed, noticing that she had been babbling. Kyou chuckled a bit and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close to him.
"I love you too," he said to her, enclosing her in a tight hug. She sighed and wrapped her arms around his back. As Kyou held her closer to him, his heart rate sped up. He could feel the heat hit his cheeks so quickly that he could have mistaken it for a slap. She was right up against him, everywhere. He felt her on his whole body.
Kyou felt something stir inside his stomach. They had been together ever since the end of the curse and they've been like this for at least a couple months. But something was different in his heart and he could sense it. What was this feeling that seeped down his chest and into his stomach? The sensations just kept flowing lower and lower . . . Kyou held Tohru closer.
As Tohru became more bashful, Kyou got braver. He locked his lips with hers for a moment, waiting for her reaction. She caught her breath and reached for more. "She's responding well," Kyou thought to himself.
Kyou unconsciously lowered his hands and Tohru did the same. Her hands stayed on his lower back while Kyou's slid down her waist and eventually stopped at her hips. From there, he brought his hands around and held her by the rear.
Tohru flinched in surprise and Kyou let go, thinking that he had offended her. He became scared for a moment as she continued to be silent. She slowly slid back into his arms and rested her head on his chest.
"Sorry," said Kyou, regretfully. Too afraid to look in her eyes, he gazed up at the sky. "For what?" Tohru asked. "Well, you pulled back and I thought-" "Oh! No, that's alright. It just startled me, that's all." Kyou sighed with relief.
Tohru smiled at him and reached for his mouth. They continued kissing but Kyou was more careful about where he put his hands.
Both began to get a little breathless from the smooching and lied down next to each other. Tohru clutched onto him and he held her in place. With his breathing being so deep, Tohru thought he was asleep. A soft murmur developed from his chest and up to his throat. It vibrated against Tohru's head.
"Kyou, a-are you purring?" she asked, holding in a giggle. Kyou blushed brightly. "I shouldn't be," he thought. He wasn't a cat anymore. Maybe he kept some of his qualities from being one. "No, I'm not," said Kyou, not being very convincing.
Tohru laughed cheerfully. "Alright, I admit it. I did kay? I guess I still have some of my "curse" qualities." "It's okay," said Tohru, smiling sweetly. "I like the purring. It's so . . . warm."
Kyou smiled, a little embarrassed but happy, and got even closer to Tohru's body. Her face flushed with confusion as she felt parts of him that she had never felt before.
Kyou was getting intimate. He didn't even seem to know what he was doing. He brushed his lips on her neck as she gasped slightly. What was he doing? This feeling was new. It wasn't liking someone, it was something much stronger. She couldn't contain it and wanted it to go on, the weird sensations she got wherever Kyou touched her. But somehow, she felt as if she should stop . . .
"Nm, Kyou?" she tried to ask him past one of his kisses. Unfortunately, he wouldn't seem to stop so she was unsuccessful. "Kyou? Whatn' you . . .? Nm, what er you dow . . .?" He began to press his torso towards hers. Tohru also noticed that Kyou had a pained look in his eyes. His crotch was being pressed against her as well. "What is he doing?" she thought, feeling something strange on her abdomen.
Suddenly, Momiji popped up out of nowhere, making Kyou spring up from where he was. He almost fell off the roof.
"Hehe, watcha guys doin'?" asked Momiji, the smirk plain on his face. Tohru was as red as a cherry; Kyou was even redder. "Oh, nothing!" reassured Tohru, straitening herself up. "YOU CAN'T JUST SNEAK UP ON PEOPLE LIKE THAT YA DAMN RODENT!" yelled Kyou. "I'm not a rodent, I'm a rabbit silly!" teased Momiji. "I'm telling EVERYONE what I saw! Tohru and Kyou sitting in a tree, K – I – SS – I – N – G!!!" "SHUT UP!!!"
Momiji jumped down and ran into the house, laughing. Tohru and Kyou ran after him. "Hey guess what everyone!" started Momiji. "I saw Tohru and Kyou making out! Ha ha ha ha!" Kyou saw the laughing faces of everyone and he lowered his head in shame. "Whoa, Kyou!" teased Haru, blankly. "I didn't know you were a stud." Kyou drooped his head even lower.
"Oh come now," started Shigure, clearly playing along. "Give the man some room. Can't you see how bashful he is? He is together with Tohru now after all! Sigh, I wonder what the children will look like."
Kyou couldn't take it anymore. He passed by everyone and marched up the stairs. "Oh come on Kyou!" pleaded Shigure. "I was only kidding!" The only reply anyone heard was the slamming of a door upstairs. Shigure flinched at the sound. "Geez, I was only having a bit of fun. Well, that shows that Kyou is as sensitive as ever!" "Ha-ha, I agree!" joined Ayame.
The party continued on with the new gossip about Kyou's behavior. Yuki pushed his way through the crowd to find Tohru. He took her by the hand and they went outside.
"Are you alright Ms. Honda?" he asked, concerned. "Shigure didn't hurt you did he?" "Oh no, it's alright," she said quietly. "I know he's only kidding." "But you look upset." "I-I guess I just have a lot on my mind right now." "Did something happen between you and Kyou?"
"Not really. Sort of. I'm just really confused." Do you want to talk about it?" "No. It's . . . it's private." "What did he do? He didn't hurt you did he?" "No, he was wonderful, it's just . . ." "What?" "He's so distant tonight. You know, after Momiji found us. He wouldn't even look at me. I think he's mad at me." "I don't think he is. He's just embarrassed from what Shigure said." "I think I'll go talk to him." "Do you want me to go with you?" "No thank you, I think I'll be fine on my own." "Well, if you ever need help, I'll be here." "Thank you Yuki. You really are a great friend."
Yuki gave her a hug and let her go back inside. Before he went back in, he sat outside and pondered about what Tohru had said. He hated to be so nosy with her but he could tell something was wrong. Private? What exactly were they doing on the roof? Yuki wasn't one to assume but he couldn't help but to be suspicious. He'd definitely keep a close eye on these two. He could tell that there was something that Tohru wasn't telling him.
Sorry! Another short chapter! Things will get longer, I promise:)
