ok... this chapter is kinda weird... but im currently pissed off at some old high school drama that decided to try to push its way back into my life, and am only thinking about punching a punching bag(preferably someones face)... so ya... i kinda twisted a few things... well, probably more than a few... and i decided to help Yuki on something... newayz... please dont be mad at me... i had the idea for Yuki since i saw the anime...
"WHERE IS SHE?" Kyo screamed, running into the kitchen early in the morning. Well, early for him. Yuki and I had been up for a few hours, talking. Shigure had only recently joined us.
"She went out with some friends. Or didn't you listen at dinner last night?" I asked, leaning on one of my arms and turning on the television.
"Well, it's not like she ever goes out or anything." He slumped down at the table. "What's for breakfast anyways?"
"I sent Tohru leaving without making breakfast. It's about time you boys either learned to fend for yourself, or die trying."
"You wouldn't really let us die, would you Kitty?" Shigure whined.
"I might, if you continue with that sound coming out of your mouth. There's cereal and milk in the fridge for breakfast. Deal." I said, standing up. They all nodded. Kyo was the only one that stood with me. "Going somewhere?"
"Breakfast time." He said grumpily.
I gave a small chuckle and went upstairs to change into normal clothes, since I was still in pajamas. When I got back downstairs, Shigure was carrying an empty bowl to the sink.
"I'll see you boys in a little while. I'm going on a walk."
"I think I'll join you." Shigure said. "We all remember last time you went on a walk."
"Fine. But don't expect me to walk slower than normal to let you keep up. I'm going for cardio today." I said, slipping on some shoes and disappearing out the door. I heard Shigure whine, then heard his quick footsteps follow after me.
"KITTY! Wait up please!" He gasped out.
"I told you I wasn't going to slow down for you. You should be able to keep up."
"Yeah." We walked in silence for a little while, just enjoying the fresh air. Then he turned to me. "Do you have any idea where she went?"
"By 'she' I assume you mean Tohru." I said.
"Yes."
"Yes, I know where she is. But before you ask, I'm not telling you. I had to go through this once as well." I pranced around, dancing on the tree roots.
"Oh." His simple reply made me wonder if he was actually going to drop the subject.
"So, I heard Akito gets sick really often." I said after a few moments of silence.
"Yes he does. Hatori tends to be overworked on those days." He gave a small smile. "He was really overworked when Yuki was at the main house as well."
"Because of Yuki's bronchial tubes?"
"Yes. And some other things." He said sadly.
"Oh." I said quietly. "Well, are there any more Sohma's we should be aware of? Ones that might show up at the house?"
"Yes. I think all of us are anxious to meet you two. You're the first ones since Kana to not have your memories erased."
"What are their names?" I asked, trying not to think of Kana. I know it was slightly rude, but that meant thinking about Hatori, and I knew he was still hurting from Kana. Speaking of which, Tohru would probably see the picture and learn of her as well.
"Well, lets see. There's Ayame, the snake. He's Yuki's older brother. Hiro, the sheep. Kisa, the tiger. Rin, the horse. Ritsu, the monkey. Kur… I mean Hatsuharu, the Ox. In fact, if he doesn't have anything to do today, I was thinking of paying him a visit at the main house a little later." He smiled with a sweat drop above his head, realizing he made a slight mistake.
"So, which ones name starts with 'Kur'?" I asked.
"I don't know what you're talking about."
"You started to say Kur before you said Hatsuharu. Don't play dumb with me, although you would win."
"Not very nice."
"Not dodging the question."
"Ok. But not many people know this. Even in the zodiac." He took a deep breath. "Kureno Sohma, born in the year of the rooster."
"Ok. Is there something wrong with the year of the rooster?" I asked, not knowing what was so secret.
"No. He just never really leaves the estate. He stays with Akito always."
"See, now that wasn't so bad."
"No, I guess not. But anyways, I should probably head out. I don't want to keep Haru waiting, if he even got my message that I might be by today." He turned around and walked away. Then stopped when he realized I didn't follow. "I don't think that Kyo would let me hear the end of it if I left you out here alone. Are you coming?" I sighed, then got off the rock I was sitting on and chased after him.
"You're so right. And as much as I would love to see you get tortured by him, I don't think I would hear the end of it either."
We walked the last of the ways in silence. I was thinking of Kureno. It must suck to be stuck in a small place, catering to the needs of a arrogant piece o' crack prick. I know I would have been pissed off within five minutes of being with the guy. But then again, I would probably have to meet him some other time anyways. I mean, he was the head of the family.
When we got home, Kyo came stomping out, muttering about Yuki being a jerk, saw us, and his mood seemed to lighten a little, before being overtaken by clouds again.
"He didn't do anything to you, did he?" I shook my head no. "Good. Although with that smile on his face, I wouldn't doubt it." He stormed back into the house, and I saw him reappear a few moments later, on the roof. He had his back to me, so I took that as an initiative to stay in the house. Shigure left a few minutes after getting inside, and I went to the television room and flipped the channels randomly.
"Anything good on?" I heard a small voice behind me.
"Nope. But you're welcome to join me." I said, turning and seeing Yuki take a seat on the couch. "Anything you see you want to watch, just tell me." I said before flipping the channels really quickly.
"How can I tell you, if I can barely see what's on as it is?" He asked, chuckling.
"I was just testing you. I'll go slower."
"Thanks. But I'm not in the mood for television. I was just hoping to find someone so I wasn't alone."
"Well, is there anything you want to talk about?" I asked, turning off the television.
"Um, kinda." He blushed slightly and looked down.
"Well, you can talk to me about anything. I don't judge. Ever." I scooted a little closer to him. He mumbled something, and I had to ask him what he said a second time.
"I was hoping you might be able to teach me how to cook. Not a really big meal or anything, but teach me how not to burn things." He blushed an ever deeper red, if that was possible.
"Well, the biggest thing is to watch what you're cooking." I giggled. He looked dejected, and I put a hand on his shoulder. "Do you have time now? Cause I'm not doing anything." He nodded and we went into the kitchen. "Was there anything in particular that you wanted to learn how to cook?"
"Well, stewed leeks is always a good one. And maybe a teriyaki dish. If it's not too much trouble."
"You're so adorable. I would teach you how to make a million dishes if you want. I seriously love to cook, and passing down that knowledge is something I think might be fun." I smiled a really big smile. He returned it, then we set about getting ingredients. Kyo came down to the teriyaki smell, and, finding Yuki at the stove, freaked out.
"WHAT'S THE RAT DOING COOKING? DO WE WANT TO EAT CHARCOAL?" He yelled. I rolled my eyes, then got up in Kyo's face.
"Ok, kitty-cat. First off, I'm teaching him. Second, if we wanted you to eat charcoal, I would just go buy it and shove it down your throat for yelling." He looked shocked, so I went back to the stove. "Dinner tonight is Chicken Teriyaki and stewed leeks. You don't have to eat the leeks if you don't want to." I said, seeing his face contort at the word leeks. "Now, you can either bring us a serving plate, or just go in the dining room and wait. It should be ready soon, and Tohru and Shigure should be back soon as well." He left the room rather quickly. I laughed and grabbed a serving plate and was putting the chicken on it as we heard the door open.
"We're home!" Tohru called.
"Dinner will be ready soon. Just wait in the dining room." I yelled out. I sent Yuki out first, setting the first part of our plan into action. I followed soon after with the plates of food.
"Oh wow, this looks delicious!" Tohru exclaimed.
"Yes. We are so lucky to have two talented cooks." Shigure said as he took his first bite. After both he and Tohru had eaten, (Kyo was still fuming about the fact that Yuki cooked) I decided to tell them the secret.
"Well, this meal wasn't made by me." I said, taking another bite of chicken.
"Really? Kyo, did you do this for us?" Shigure asked, in his most sicky sweet voice.
"NO I DIDN"T!" He yelled back.
"No, it wasn't Kyo. It was our very own Yuki." I said, smiling at him, while he just blushed and ducked his head down.
"Yuki made this?" Tohru asked, her eyes wide.
"Our Yuki? The one who charcoals everything?" I nodded. Shigure started laughing. "Yeah right. Sure he did. And I am a high school boy."
"Mentally, you are. And yes, Yuki cooked. He asked me to teach him, but I was only there so he didn't burn it. He's really good, isn't he?" I asked Tohru.
"Oh, yes! This is so delicious!" That made Yuki blush even more. Kyo seemed to have had enough of this, because he got up abruptly and stormed out of the room. "Did I do something wrong?" Tohru asked, a piece of chicken halfway to her mouth.
"No. Kyo just thinks Yuki poisoned his. Like I would let him do that to my little brother." I joked.
We ate the rest of the meal, talking about random things. Tohru told me that school was going just fine, and I asked Yuki about if he was going to do anything related to student council. He told me he wasn't sure if he would or not, but he was thinking about it. After dinner, Tohru insisted she do the dishes, saying we worked so hard on dinner, it was only fair. I told her she was being silly, but she just shoed me away, and started washing them. So I left the room, in search of Shigure.
I found him in his study, reading a newspaper. He was wearing his funny little glasses, and I walked over to him and stole them before sitting in front of him.
"How do you see out of these? They're all scratched up." I said, holding them away from my face.
"I'm used to it."
"Oh." I handed him back his glasses, sitting back down afterwards. "So, New Years is coming up."
"Yes it is."
"Yeah. I was wondering if it would be okay if I went out that day. I have a few friends I haven't seen in a long time. I was going to visit."
"It's fine with me. You are your own person as it is."
"Okay. Um, I'm going to head to bed. Good night."
"Sweet dreams." He said, going back to his newspaper.
"Oh, next time, you can bring Hatsuharu home. I would love to meet him." I said suggestively then ran up the stairs.
YAY!!!! Yuki can cook a little now... i noe i noe... i shouldnt have... but i thought it would be fun... also, i was running out of ideas for this chapter and i didnt want to be talking to Shi for a long ass time... i get bored with only two characters... Kyo's anger is working its way back... and i decided to learn about Kureno... i noe Tohru doesnt for a long time... but hey, i can noe things before she does as it is... apparently, like my sisters and i... they dont talk alot... but newayz... please review... i need to noe if i should even continue the story, or if yall started to hate it...
