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Darkest Passion

Chapter 10 - Unexpected News

"You seem to have a bit of an attraction to Tohru." Yuki sat in Shigure's study, watching as his cousin typed away at his story.

"Sure." He smiled. "She's an intelligent young lady. Anyone would be attracted to th-"

"That's not what I'm talking about."

He stopped mid sentence and stared at his screen. The words made no sense. He was typing whatever and it didn't seem to work. "I know."

"Shigure, you shouldn't be medling between her and Kyo."

"Who said I was medling?" He gazed at his younger cousin. He knew Yuki was very mature for his age, but he didn't have to act as if he were superior to him. Just cause he had a bigger vocabulary than him, didn't mean Yuki had a right to use them.

"I say." He watched his cousin. "When are you going to tell Kyo."

"There's nothing to say." Shigure saved whatever he had written and exited out of the program. "There's nothing going on between her and I."

"There is absolutely nothing going on between us." Tohru smiled. Since Yuki couldn't get an answer from Shigure, he decided to try Tohru, with no success. She wouldn't budge either, all though he should trust Tohru's word, it just seemed strange that they had gotten so close. Well it wasn't weird, okay so it was. It was rare that they ever conversated about being alone together. Maybe it was just a way for Shigure to really get under Kyo's skin. Instead of further investigating, he left it with Tohru's word. He would believe her...for now.

"So are you excited for your trip?" Tohru began to pick at the carrots. She and Yuki still tended to their "secret" garden. It was the only place that had peace and quiet. Also, it was a place for them to talk.

"Very much." He got on one knee and began to help her. Placing his gloves on, he picked at the radishes.

"I'm so happy for you guys." She tended to the others, while Yuki slowly worked with the radishes. "You guys deserve a break. You've all been through so much."

"Well if that's true." He pulled out his first one, smiling, he looked at her. Her hair shined in the sunlight. "You deserve a break as well." She smiled and shook her head. She didn't think she deserved one, not after what she and Shigure had done. Sure it was just a kiss, but they each had a significant other, and now she was lying to Yuki. Nobody that lies deserves a vacation, especially to Hong Kong.

"I guess my vacation is Kyo leaving." She giggled, her statement caused Yuki to stop in laughter.

"That sounds like a good break." They looked at each other for a moment, a type of understanding. They got each other, she would have to tell him.

The next day, while the young Sohma's attended school, Akito had decided to stop by Shigure's home. "Excuse me?" Shigure didn't really know how to react.

"I know. I didn't know how to react either." She smiled, keeping her eyes focused on her feet.

Shigure felt sick to his stomach. Muscles tightening inside, they were twisiting and tugging in all directions, he felt like puking. "How did this happen?"

Her eyes shot up. "How else, Shigure!" She felt anger fill her body. It's not like she forced it upon herself.

"Then why are you leaving to Hong Kong?"

"Well I don't know for sure." She looked towards the mountains. Watching were the sun stood, school would be over soon. "I need to go." She stood, heading out the door, Shigure didn't speak. How could this be happening to him?