Tohru or Hikaru
~Tohru's POV~
(5 Day Timeskip)
I sighed, giving up tossing and turning and sitting up in a cross-legged position, allowing my gaze to slowly drift around the darkened room. I continued to do this until I had nearly turned a full circle and spotted my alarm clock.
12:23.
"I've been awake for 4 hours now..." I mumbled to myself, rubbing my head and carefully getting up from the bed, tiptoeing over to the window and staring out the window at the moon.
Full moon tonight. Hikaru's sudden entrance startled me. Even thought Hikaru has been with me for a long time now, I still managed to get startled. Hikaru sounded bored.
"Yeah." I whispered in response, turning my attention to the floor, drifting off into thought.
Finally, Hikaru spoke again.
So what are you doing still up? Hikaru didn't sound particularly interested.
"Just couldn't sleep." I answered blankly, turning my attention to, not outside, but to the actual window, seeing my own transparent reflection.
Is it about Saki? At this point, it just sounded like Hikaru was simply trying to spark some sort of conversation to ward off the boredom.
"No, not really. I just don't... feel tired." I shut my eyes for a moment, before turning my back to the window and leaning against the wall underneath it, allowing myself to slide down into a sitting position.
Just don't feel tired... Hikaru echoed, mumbling a few things, before continuing. Maybe you could just go for a little stroll? I could imagine Hikaru shrugging as it was said.
"At midnight?" I allowed a playful smile to form on my lips. "Tch."
Well, why don't you try and find a way to sleep, then? You may not be tired, but I am, and I can't sleep until you sleep.
A realization dawned on me. "Oh... I'm sorry, Hikaru."
Don't apologize. Just... figure out something, okay?
I smirked. "You sound an awful lot like Kyo-kun."
I- I'm nothing like that little-!" I sighed as Hikaru rambled on about how he was nothing like Kyo.
"I actually can't think of anything else. I guess it would be fine as long as I stick to the forest..." I commented to myself, not bothering to change out of my pajamas before I left the house.
Before I knew it, I was a full mile and a half away from the house. If I had gone the other way, I would be deep into the town by now. But I didn't go the other way. I currently stood above a steep, rocky slope that had to be at least half a mile down. The bottom of the slope led directly into a large lake at the bottom, surrounded on all sides by similar slopes.
It was always calming to come here; this isn't the first time I've been here. I used to call this place the Moon Crater. The moonlight, on any night at all, would reflect off the standstill waters of the lake. Whenever I came here, the water was completely still. The way it reflected off of the lake, combined with the stillness, caused the entire lake to look silver, as though the moon was sitting in the crater.
Yes; calming indeed.
We haven't been here in awhile. Hikaru remarked listlessly.
"Mhmm." I nodded; it was true, we hadn't been here in at least a year.
Is there a particular reason you decided to come here?
"I figured it would be relaxing enough for me to fall asleep." I shrugged, sitting on a tree stump.
And how long would that take?
"I'm not sure. I'll probably be relaxed and, or, tired enough to fall asleep by the time I get back." I sighed, getting up and starting to head back.
(Line Skip)
I woke up with a stretch and a yawn to the sunlight streaking into the room and streaking across my face. I unconsciously rubbed my back with one hand as I sat up and forced myself out of bed. Before long I was dressed, washed, and making breakfast downstairs, just like any other day.
I could already hear Shigure's sandals clopping against the floor as he neared the kitchen.
"Good morning my little flower~!" He greeted me just like any other day.
"Good morning, Shigure!" I greeted him with my usual, cheery, naive demeanor.
"So what are you going to do on this fine weekend?"
"Not quite sure yet, Shigure, but I'm sure I'll think of something before long."
"I'm sure you will!" Shigure exclaimed, accepting a bowl of cereal and going into the dining room. Before long, I was sitting in the dining room and eating breakfast as well. Yuki hadn't gotten up yet, Kyo was nowhere to be found, the refrigerator was stocked, and the house was clean. I really had nothing to do back here at the house.
"Yeah!" I agreed with a cheerful smile.
(Line Skip)
I sat down on the bench with a sigh; I'd been walking around for 2 hours now, nearly nonstop. I guess you could say I was... window-shopping? I guess that would be the correct term for it. There's not really much to do.
So you're just going to walk around all day?
"I dunno... there's really nothing to do." I answered out loud, since there were so many people it wouldn't be unnatural.
Tch. It's boring for me to watch you walk around all day, welp. Figure out something to do. Hikaru sounded awfully commanding at the time, but at the same time, somewhere in my mind, it felt like an optional offer.
"Well, I can't think of anything to do." I replied smoothly, my eyes closed by now.
Well, maybe you should go back to the house and think there.
"Mayb-" I was suddenly cut off by a loud yelling.
"Tohru! I didn't know you would be here!" I opened my eyes, and Momiji was on the other side of the plaza, waving at me, standing on his toes to try and make himself more noticeable. Hatsuharu stood next to him.
"Momiji-san, Hatsuharu-san!" I replied gleefully, standing up and waving in response.
Before I knew it, we were walking off as a trio to enjoy the day.
So, you found something to do?
'Yeah, I guess I did.'
The Sohmas are pretty fun... Hikaru started, but then added hastily: But don't try saying that I did; I'll deny it.
'I can imagine you doing that.' I tried not to smile, feeling amused.
Of course you can. Hikaru countered sarcastically.
I just allowed a small smirk to form on my lips, too small and too quick for either Momiji or Hatsuharu to see.
Scarlet: ...I feel like this is cheesy. Almost feels like TohruXOC.
Alexia: It's not that bad. You worked really hard on it, cheer up already...
Scarlet: What if I don't wanna cheer up?
Alexia: (Slowly lifts up golf club, holding it upside-down.)
Scarlet: ...I'll cheer up.
Alexia: YAY! (Turns to face readers.) Oh... You saw that? Umm... TIME TO CLOSE THE CURTAIN BYE! (Throws battleaxe at rope)
The curtain closes.
Probably not that great, and it did, at the same time, felt uncomfortable to write for some reason. I have no idea why, but it just... not really...
Well, I hope you enjoyed despite the stupidity I feel...
Das vedania!