A/N: REVIVAL! Sorry I haven't updated in so long... But I have been reinspired, and break is coming up, so with any luck, I should be updating much more frequently in the near future.
Miyuki's POV:
We walked the rest of the way to school in silence. I feel sort of guilty, but not really. I mean, what I said was true! But maybe that's why I feel guilty. Isn't it there a saying, "Truth cuts deeper than lies" or something? At any rate, I don't feel guilty. Not at all.
Kyo and I took our seats (or, rather, his seat and an empty seat beside it for me - I had been in a coma for seven weeks, after all) behind Yuki and Tohru moments before Yanagora-sensei walked in. I felt a pang, not so much for myself but for Kyo. Of all the rotten luck, to have to sit behind your ex, the day after she breaks up with you, and her new boyfriend, and watch them be together, even at school. What he said was true to. I had it much better.
"All right then, you lazy bunch of vagabonds! Any vital announcments today?" Yanagora-sensei asked. Even never having met him before, I liked him. He seemed very laid back, making a joke like that to start the day. I got the feeling it was an inside joke since a few others actually laughed. Despite this, I stood anyway.
"My name is Miyuki, sir." I said, carefully leaving out the last name because of the last encounter in which I gave it. (Let's just say I ended up kidnapped - my family is very well off). "I recently awoke from a coma, which is why I have not been in class up until now. Please treat me kindly." I bowed and sat down.
"WELCOME TO OUR CLASS!" He boomed jovially. It kind of caught me off guard, but the rest of the class passed without incident, unless you count Kyo's eternal fidgeting as he watched Yuki whisper to Tohru and Tohru laugh.
Whenever I noticed him getting too upset, I tried to crack a joke and distract him, but I have to admit sometimes I was distracted by them too.
"Hey, Kyo." I whispered, poking him to get his attention. He twitched violently, but managed to refrain from cussing loudly as he would usually do. "I have a present for you after school. Could you meet me at the doors after classes let out?" I just now remembered why I had been late leaving the house. Kyo looked confused, then apprehensive, then nodded. I smiled happily, knowing he would love my gift.
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AFTER CLASSES
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I leaned against the wall next to the doors, arms crossed, eyes closed, backpack beside me, looking for all the world like the epitome of patience. Looking. My mind was racing, wondering if Kyo would forget to show up, if he would get upset by the gift, if Yuki or Tohru would notice me and want to come talk or apologize, and other random concerns I could do nothing about. I forced myself to hyperventilate (for some reason, trying to force myself to breath slowly agitates me now) and let myself forget about all of my worries in focusing on this simple task. In fact, I focused so much I screamed in surprise when Kyo muttered, "Hey." Despite himself, he couldn't help but smile. Scowling at him, I turned away to rummage through my bag to find his gift.
"Aaaaaaha! Here we go!" I exclaimed happily, pulling out a rectangular package wrapped in cat wrapping paper. "I figured the paper would be appropriate." I said in response to his bemused look.
"What the hell is it?" He asked.
"You're supposed to unwrap it and find out! Isn't that how it usually works?" I teased. He scowled, but he didn't really seem to mind. He ripped the paper off to find small book.
"You got me a kids' book?" He asked in disbelief. "A damn kids' book?"
"Oh, come on, just read it!" I prompted, barely containing my excitement. "Please?"
"Fine." He glared at me, then sat down to read.
A/N: I know this was a short chapter, but I want to put the book itself next. If you don't like that idea, just say so, 'kay? Like always, review, and I'm always open to suggestions!
