Chapter 14: Hiding

Princess Sango

Yuki wondered why Tohru and Kyo weren't out here yet. Kyon had told informed him of today and was looking out into the forest again. Shifting slightly, he suggested that the boy go and hop in the shower. Kyo and Tohru must be changing at this point. Kyon smiled up at him before running off in the direction of the shower.

He, on the other hand, made his way to his bedroom. Sure enough, he noted the sounds of a shower running before closing in on the door. Yuki didn't bother knocking and stormed inside, finding Tohru cuddled next to Kyo. "Looks like you two just had some fun." He noted the two wet towels and clothes scattered on the floor, "Thanks for letting me know."

Tohru blushed wildly, "It wasn't planned…"

Kyo pulled her close, "Don't be jealous nezumi, we'll have our reunion soon enough."

Yuki closed the door and sat on the edge of the bed. "Jealous? Me? Come on, we had something this morning didn't we? We just never went full out, like this." He laid down next to Kyo, "By the way, our son is in the shower."

"Thanks Yuki-kun," Tohru murmured.

"You're welcome," Yuki whispered. He absently played with Kyo's hair, his mind blank.

"You know, we should get a bigger bed. That and I think we should move out," Kyo mumbled, sitting up, leaving Tohru on his lap.

"I don't know if Akito would allow me to. You, Tohru, and Kyon can do what you want, but I'm forced to abide. You know that," Yuki answered.

"Let's start with a bigger bed, I like that idea," Tohru piped in.

Yuki sighed, "I think a bigger bed was coming. We're basically on top of each other sleeping in this bed, and what if Kyon got a nightmare? There would be no room."

Tohru shifted, sitting up with the sheet close to her chest. She observed Yuki's depressed face, "We could ask Akito?"

"He'll say no, I just have a feeling. Something along the lines of, 'You don't belong to that family, you've played house enough.' Not that I still can't come over…" Yuki reasoned.

Kyo pulled Yuki up to him, "It's dangerous here though, if Akito asks Shigure, he'll be forced to answer."

"Everything is dangerous to a Sohma, doesn't matter if you're cursed or not," Yuki whispered, tracing a scar on Kyo's stomach. Kyo growled, frustrated, knowing that Yuki was exactly right.

Tohru moved away from Kyo to look at them both, "Can't we just…go away and never look back?"

The two looked at her; they were both trying to question their ability to do that. They had money, but Akito could freeze their accounts and moving somewhere would require changing their names. Yes, it was possible, but…the fear or aftermath of getting caught…was really high, especially Yuki. Yuki stopped tracing the scar on Kyo's stomach, "It's not possible. If we got caught…"

"If we stay here, it'll be the same result!" Tohru argued, close to sobbing. She shook her head, "You three are my life, I knew what I was getting into…but…I can't lose you guys too…"

Kyo pulled her close again while Yuki grabbed her hand. Kyo had his hand massaging her back, kissed the temple on her forehead, and whispered words. "You're not going to lose us," Yuki whispered.

"What if Akito moves you Yuki? You have to obey, and then I will lose you. It'll be like losing Kyo again, only it's you," she sobbed.

Yuki shook his head, "I'll sneak into this room at night and leave before morning. We won't get caught, ok?"

Tohru looked at them both, "I know we must hide, but I really don't want to anymore. When will I be able to hold both of you together, without worrying? I know Kyon wouldn't mind but…"

"It's just till Yuki's curse breaks. It can't be too far away," Kyo whispered.

Yuki felt a pang with that statement, but knew it was true. "It'll happen Tohru, my curse has got to break soon. Until then, we'll keep hiding our relationship in these four walls."

That's the most they could hope for anyway…