A/N Here is Ch. 3 everyone! I want to thank my reviewers, Sparklefaith and XxJSkyxX91 again for reviewing! =D I really appreciate it!
-I DO NOT OWN FRUITS BASKET-
Hope you enjoy Ch.3 of Together Again!
After dinner, and the circus that was Kyo and Cheza, Yuki asked Cheza if she was ready for homework.
"Cheza, would you like to start on your math? I know you said you needed help with it." Yuki asked trying not to laugh at the girl who was currently lying on her back, on the floor, with her legs propped up onto the couch. Cheza groaned. "Ugh, no not really but, I guess. Thanks for the help." She said as she got up and sat at the table, pulling her bag over to her. Kyo and Tohru did the same. Why not work on their homework as well?
After a while, Cheza finally understood her math. She and everyone else finished their work and decided what to do next.
"Well, how about a movie?" Shigure suggested as he walked into the room, holding a small stack of various movies. Shigure was Yuki's older cousin. He was fairly tall, and had black hair that was a little longer than Yuki's. He wore a cream colored kimono and had dark, kind eyes. Even if he was a bit of a pervert at times. Cheza found that out quickly during dinner. No sooner than he walked into the room, Yuki hit him upside the head for looking at Cheza. He mumbled something about high school girls and shoved a plate into his cousin's hands.
Cheza found out that Shigure was a novelist, or he claimed to be. The opinions of his family however, varied. Cheza laughed at this.
Once they all decided on a movie, they all either got comfy on the floor or couch in various positions around the room. Cheza grabbed some pillows and blankets out of everyone's rooms. She and Kyo arranged themselves on the floor while Yuki and Tohru took the couch. Shigure made the group some popcorn and left to go back to his study.
-5 Hours later- 3 a.m
"Wow, I didn't realize it was this late." He said as he stretched and looked at the clock. "Time for a quick snack then off to bed." He said happily walking out his room and into the living room. When he walked in, he had to keep himself from laughing too loud. They had all fallen asleep where they had been when he left. Kyo and Cheza were next to each other passed out on the floor. Yuki was at one end of the couch, leaning against the side asleep. Tohru had slid down and had fallen asleep in the most normal of the positions. Shigure snuck into the kitchen and grabbed himself something to eat. He took one last look at the group before going back to his room. / I hope tomorrow goes well. She really fits in here. Even though she's been her for only a few hours. They really do like her. And we really could use more fun in this house. / He thought as he went into his room and shut the door. "I hope Akito is feeling generous tomorrow. Otherwise we're going to have problems.
-The next morning- 6 a.m
Cheza was the first to wake up. She realized that she and everyone else had passed out during the movie. She couldn't help but laugh when she looked at the group. She woke the others and they all went into the kitchen to get some breakfast. Well, all but Kyo who refused to wake up. "Can someone get me a glass of ice water please?" Cheza asked calmly. When Kyo heard the word water, he sat straight up and went into the kitchen like he had been awake the entire time.
They had all sat down to eat when the phone rang. Yuki and Kyo looked warily at the phone. Shigure answered, knowing full well who was on the other end of the phone.
"Hello?" He began. "Ah Hatori, I was just about to call you." He added and paused as the one named Hatori spoke. "Yes Yuki is doing fine. I know he missed his checkup, but he will be able to come see you this weekend. They've been busy with school work lately. You know how that is." Shigure said with a laugh. Yuki on the other hand, put his head down. His bangs hid his eyes. Cheza was curious now. They listened intently to the conversation that was going on in the hallway.
"Uh Hatori I actually need to speak with Akito, is he available?" Shigure questioned, a little worried about the answer. "Great, thanks Hatori. I'll talk to you again soon." Shigure said, but didn't hang up the phone. "Akito, good morning. How are you?" He asked. "Ah, I see. Sorry to hear that. Listen, uh, I have another question to ask you. You see, last night Yuki brought home another friend who doesn't have a real place to stay. He said she was staying at a hotel until she found a house of her own. She stayed last night, but I said I would call and ask this morning an-"He was cut off. Shigure remained silent for a few moments while he listened intently.
Minutes passed and Shigure finally spoke again. "Ok Akito. See you soon. Bye." He said and hung up the phone. He walked into the kitchen and looked at Cheza, with a strange sorry look on his face.
"What happened, Shigure?" Yuki demanded. Shigure remained silent for a moment, he sighed and finally spoke. "Akito said she can stay, however he wants to meet her." He stated. Yuki sighed. "So what's the problem? He said the same thing about Tohru." Yuki commented, somewhat relieved.
Cheza couldn't understand the big deal with this Akito person. He wanted to meet her, so? Shigure wasn't done speaking. "No, Yuki, soon. He's not giving Cheza any time or leeway." He finally said. Everyone went silent. Cheza didn't ask what the problem was. She would find out eventually.
The walk to school was completely silent. It was driving Cheza insane. "Gaaahahhh! Someone talk already! I can't stand silence." She yelled. The group looked at her. Tohru hadn't met Akito yet either, but she had heard enough. She had run into him at school one day, and she saw how Yuki had reacted. He was really freaked out. She felt sorry for Cheza; she didn't have a choice in the matter. Tohru didn't either, but at least she could put it off for a little while. Cheza had a week or two, at most.
"Look you guys, I'll be ok. I can handle myself, just please, someone talk to me." She begged. They were really starting to freak her out. Kyo looked at her expression; she really was getting freaked out. He sighed and moved next to her. "So how long have you been singing?" Kyo started, doing as she asked. He immediately saw the smile on her face and couldn't help but smile himself. He didn't like it when she was upset. None of them did. She was the one that was always happy, made them laugh, drove him crazy, everything. But they liked her. She had met them all yesterday, but that was it. Tohru did the same thing, they both just belonged there.
"I started singing when I started playing guitar. So… around 5-6ish. I really did everything to get out of my house." Cheza answered with a forced smile. Kyo noticed.
"Why did you want out of your house so much?" he asked, but when he saw the look on her face, he thought maybe he shouldn't have.
"Because…" It took Cheza a minute to think of the right words. "My parents took me away from here and my best friend when I was a kid. I had just turned five, I was at my friend's house and my parents just came in and took me away. I don't even remember his name. And I feel awful about that. I call him my friend yet can't even tell you his name." Cheza finished, fighting back tears. Kyo put a hand on her shoulder. He was about to say something until he heard yelling. / Oh no… / He thought.
"Yo, Cat!" a male voice yelled. Kyo twitched, and kept walking. Cheza stopped and looked at who was calling for a cat. Then a teenage boy with white and black hair walked up. Cheza was confused by his hair for a minute. His hair was white on the top and black on the bottom. He was the same height as Yuki and Kyo and wore the same school uniform, so she figured he was on his way to school with them. She unconsciously reached for his hair and tugged on it. "Is this even your natural color?" she said. They boy snapped back at her.
"Hey woman, don't touch me." The boy said as he grabbed Cheza's wrist. Cheza was surprised for a moment, and then got pissed.
"Listen you bastard, it was just a damn question. Let go." Cheza said as she ripped her arm out of his grasp. The boy looked at her. Yuki stepped in.
"Uhh Haru, please calm down, she doesn't mean any harm." Yuki protested, trying to calm this new person down. He and Cheza were both still fuming. The boy named Haru was silent for a moment, and then spoke.
"Um, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to grab you. I just get upset when people say something about my hair color. It's my natural color so it kind of pisses me off sometimes." He said, bowing to Cheza as a sincere apology. Cheza nodded.
"Well I appreciate the apology. Thank you." She said, bowing back. "My name is Cheza by the way. What about you?" Cheza asked the odd boy.
"Hatsuharu Sohma. But please, call me Haru." He answered with a smile. Cheza was taken aback
"Damn, how many relatives do you guys have?" She questioned Yuki and Kyo. They both just laughed. "You have no idea Cheza." Kyo answered. "But you may want to let Haru explain why he got so angry though." He added, nodding his head toward the white-haired boy. Cheza agreed. She needed an excuse for the bruise forming on her wrist.
"Ok Haru, why did you do a complete 180 on me just now?"
"Ok, well, I have a split personality. When I get really pissed, I go Black. They call me Black Haru when I get like that just because I can be so mean. I won't go into detail about why it happened, but he kind of just came out to deal with all the bullshit." Haru finished. Cheza laughed.
"Damn, wish I had one of those. Would come in handy once in a while." She said with a smile. Haru smiled back. The group continued on to school and kept talking amongst themselves. Haru asked Yuki and Kyo if she knew about the curse, but they both told him no. They weren't sure how to go about it, or even if they should. Too bad they spoke a little too loud, Cheza heard every word.
"So Haru, earlier why were you looking for a cat?" Cheza asked, stepping into the conversation. The three boys froze for a moment. They were caught and they knew it. Just the tone in her voice gave it away.
"Look, Cheza, that's…." Yuki began. Cheza help up a hand.
"It's fine. I get it. I'm the new girl and you guys don't know if you can trust me. Believe me I understand completely. Just next time, keep your voices down a little more, ok?" she finished, leaving the boys completely shocked.
"Thank you for understanding Cheza." Yuki said. Cheza smiled and walked a little ahead of the group. She wanted to be alone with her thought for a few.
/ Why do I feel like I know them…? / Cheza thought to herself.
A/N That is Ch. 3 everyone! Hope you enjoyed it! I know I mentioned this before, but I am not following the anime, I am making it my own way, at least with the timing when things happen. Anyway, let me know what you guys think. I appreciate those of you who take the time to review and those who faved and followed! =D