Note: So, I got my wisdom teeth out and I look kinda crazy! I look like a chipmunk with gauze sticking out of my mouth! Hehe, well, this is where the plot begins to thicken! Hm…I wonder why?
Disclaimer: I don't own Fruits Basket.
Chapter 7
Mizuki woke up early the next day and quickly got dressed. She felt really chipper, but didn't know why. She hummed as she went down the steps and walked straight into the kitchen.
"Breakfast…" She said, and began to make a pot of rice. Then, she pulled out random food items and began to make a humongous breakfast.
"Smells good." Kyo complimented as he entered the kitchen. Mizuki nodded and continued to watch the food she was cooking on the oven.
Kyo walked over to the fridge and pulled out a carton of milk and drank from it. He took the carton with him and left the kitchen.
Mizuki cooked some noodles next. She started humming and began to cut some vegetables up so she could cook those too.
"Oh, Mizu-chan! You didn't have to start making breakfast! I could have done it!" Tohru said as she rushed next to the shocked girl.
"It's quite alright; I couldn't sleep, so I decided to get up. And…Mizu-chan?" Mizuki asked, taken aback by the cute nickname that Tohru gave her.
"Oh, I'm sorry, if you don't like it I'll find another one! Or, I'll stop! I dunno!" Tohru said, holding her face in her hands in worry. Mizuki placed a hand on Tohru's shoulder.
"It's alright, really! I like it…Ru-chan." Mizuki grinned, and watched the girl brighten up. Tohru hugged Mizuki and her smile grew.
Tohru began to run around cleaning everything. "You cook, and I'll clean!" She stated firmly, and then continued to run around scrubbing everything in sight.
Mizuki watched in amusement as the girl continued to disinfect every single inch of the house. Then, she turned her attention to her food, which she began to plate. When she was done, she took it to the table in the living room and set the plates on the table.
She noticed that Kyo was missing, and none of the other Sohmas were up yet. "Hey, Ru-chan!" Mizuki called from the living room. Tohru poked her head out from the kitchen. "Yes?" She asked.
"Do you mind if you go find Yuki and Kyo? The food's ready! And I'll go get the other two." She told Tohru, who smiled brightly and went to find her two friends.
Mizuki went to go find Shigure first. She went straight to his room and knocked on his door. When he didn't reply, she opened the door slightly and wandered in. "Shigure?" She asked cautiously.
Shigure was tangled in his bed sheets and was snoring loudly. "Pretty girls…" He whispered, and then rolled over onto his back.
Mizuki grinned deviously and sneaked up next to him. "Shigure! There are pretty high school girls waiting for you outside in the living room! Don't make them wait!" She whispered in his ear.
The Dog's eyes snapped open and he rushed out of his room, and straight into the living room. A whine was heard when he finally realized he had been tricked. Mizuki snickered and walked out of his room and went in search of the Ox.
"I wonder where that Ox went…Usually he sleeps in the livi-" Mizuki started, and then tripped over something in the hallway. She landed on her knees and turned around. It was Haru who she tripped over. He was sprawled out in the middle of the hallway, still completely asleep.
She looked at him with a puzzled expression. "How'd you even fall asleep here?" She asked the sleeping boy.
Mizuki poked his face experimentally and waited for a reaction. When he didn't respond, she poked his side. He groaned and unconsciously twitched. She poked his side again, and a grin formed on her face. "He's ticklish," She exclaimed as his body reacted to her poke. She giggled and then shook him slightly.
"Hey, sleeping beauty! It's time for breakfast. Wake up!" She said, still trying to shake him. He grunted and grabbed her and pulled her tightly into a hug. Mizuki blushed and tried to get out of the strong teen's grip, but she couldn't.
"Hatsuharu!" She said, and poked him again. He let go of her automatically, and started wiggling. He unconsciously scooted away, and then hit his head on the wall. He cracked an eye open and looked blankly as Mizuki, who was trying to suppress a giggle.
He rolled over onto his knees and stood up. "What am I doing here?" He asked absentmindedly, while holding his head. He didn't look at her again as he stalked off towards the kitchen.
Mizuki continued to sit on the floor and pondered, "I wonder what's up with him…?"
.-x-.
"Tohru!" a gleeful voice yelled from the door. The poor girl was tackled by a flying body and landed on the floor in a heap. A cloud of smoke erupted around the two bodies, and when it cleared, Tohru held a small yellow rabbit in her arms.
Mizuki came running out of the kitchen to check on Tohru, who was still stunned by being tackled. She saw a light blue shirt and shorts lying on the ground, along with a small hat.
"Tohru, I missed you!" The rabbit exclaimed. Mizuki looked at the little rabbit that turned to her. "You must be Mizuki! I'm Sohma Momiji! It's nice to meet you!" The small rabbit said, and hopped on to Mizuki's lap. He sniffed her and laid in her lap while Tohru smiled brightly.
Mizuki touched the small rabbit and scratched his head gently. "You're so adorable!" Mizuki gushed, and hugged the small animal in her arms. Then, she was surrounded by a cloud of smoke and the small animal grew. When the smoke cleared, she and Tohru both turned away and blushed.
Momiji smiled brightly and picked his clothes up. "I'll be right back!" He yelled, and skipped down the hall to the bathroom.
"Why the Hell are you naked for?" Kyo yelled angrily. He bumped the rabbit over the head with his fist and grunted. "Put some clothes on, why don't ya? There are girls in the house, idiot!" Kyo yelled again while Momiji whined.
Mizuki and Tohru were still turned around from the two boys. "Kyo, stop being mean!" Mizuki scolded Kyo. He just stomped off to go outside. Tohru ran after the angered boy in attempt to calm him down.
The little rabbit came back a few minutes later completely dressed. He tackled Mizuki this time and they sprawled out on the floor. "Ooh! I know," Momiji said while pondering. He held a finger up to his mouth in thought. "You're the girl that Ha'ri was talking about! He said you were cursed like us! But, you're not part of the family…" Momiji said, and cocked his head to the side.
Mizuki stared at the little boy next to her. "No, my family has its own curse." She said, and smiled. He was sooo cute!
"Oh, so you change into a wolf? That's so cool! Ha'ri told me. Hey, do you want a lollipop?" He asked her while sticking one in front of her face. She took it from him and popped it into her mouth.
"Say, where's Haru? He hasn't been home for a while. Is he here?" Momiji asked while holding his own lollipop in front of his mouth. He took Mizuki's hand and pulled her along with him. Mizuki nodded. "I don't know where he's at though, he just wanders around sometimes and it takes a while to find him…" Mizuki explained.
Momiji nodded. "Sounds like Haru. He's always had problems with getting lost…" He said. He dragged Mizuki through the house in search for Haru.
"So, Momiji, how come no one came with you? Aren't you a little young to be wandering around by yourself?" Mizuki asked concernedly. She was surprised such a young boy actually found his way to Shigure's house by himself.
"I'm fifteen! I'm the same age as Haru!" Momiji explained. Mizuki's mouth dropped a bit. Mentally, she sized both of them up. But, Momiji was so small! He didn't look like he was about to enter high school!
"Oh, Haru! There you are!" Momiji yelled, waving at the absentminded boy who was wandering outside in Shigure's garden.
Haru looked up at the Rabbit. "Yo." He said blandly, and went back to staring at the bushes. Momiji tilted his head to the side and furrowed his eyebrows.
"Is he okay?" Momiji whispered to Mizuki, who shrugged. "He's been acting weird all day today."
"Hey, Haru!" Momiji yelled as he approached the ox. The white-haired boy turned a little bit and then went back to ambling around the garden.
Momiji let go of Mizuki's hand and approached Haru. He looked at his cousin. "Haru, are you okay?" Momiji asked.
Haru grunted and turned away from his cousin. "Is it Rin?" He asked softly, while touching Haru's arm comfortingly.
Haru clenched his fists and his eyes narrowed. "It's none of your damn business!" He said, and began to stalk away to the forest. Momiji's eyes filled with tears.
"Haru, wait!" Mizuki yelled after him and pulled him back. Haru swiveled around and looked at her. But this time, his anger didn't fade when he looked at her. She noticed that.
"What do you want now?" He said as he tore his arm away from her grip. She dropped her hand and stared at him in confusion.
"What's your problem? Are you okay?" She asked him quietly. He glared at her with onyx eyes and scoffed.
"You're the problem! Ever since you came here, everything I know has been turned upside down! I don't even know why you're here, you obviously don't belong!" Haru screamed, which led to the occupants of the house to see what was happening outside. They came out quietly, unbeknownst to the two teens.
"Haru…" Mizuki began, but tears were beginning to flood her vision. She choked before she could say anymore. He continued to glare at her with angry eyes. "You make me sick." He said finally, and he stomped off into the woods, and away from all the people who looked on in confusion.
