wow... this one came sooner than expected... stupid insomnia... but i guess its good for yall... newayz... story!!! yay!!!
Days went by quickly after new years. Everyone was off doing their own thing. School of course was important to Tohru, and it showed. Her grades weren't slipping as much as they used to.
"Yuki, bathroom's free. You can take a bath now." Shigure said in his singsong voice.
"Nah, I think I'll skip it today. Miss Honda, you go ahead."
"Skipping a bath, how gross. I don't know how you can stand it." Shigure mocked him. We all thought about hanging him.
"I think I'm coming down with something." Yuki stated.
"Do you have a fever?" Tohru asked, then proceeded to get up and check his forehead. "You do feel a little warm."
"Give him some medicine. He should be okay quicker since we caught it early." I said, turning back to the television.
"You should stay home from school tomorrow." Tohru suggested.
"Yeah, don't you guys have that endurance test or something? Ditching would be perfect at this point." I said, going over to Shigure to find the meds he couldn't.
"They still make you do those things? And in this weather. a lot of kids will be going home with colds." Shigure sounded like he was just talking to himself. I handed him the bottle that was on the top shelf.
"Did you say Endurance Run?" Kyo asked, looking extremely scary standing in the doorway. "A set time, a set distance, in other words, IT'S A RACE!" He exclaimed. "Tomorrow, we'll see who's fastest!"
"But Kyo, Yuki's coming down with a cold." Tohru tried to explain.
"So give him some medicine and send him off to bed. You're not getting out of this Rat-Boy!" He clamped his fist in the air for emphasis, then left the room.
"Don't stress over it Yuki. He's a dip head." I tried to reason.
"I agree with the no stress. If your body gets weak, you'll transform. Don't push yourself too hard."
The next morning I was actually awake to see them off to school. For some odd reason, I had been sleeping in rather odd hours. I gave the boys a quick pat on the head, instead of a hug, then gave Tohru an extra big one, wishing them all good luck.
I wandered around the house, looking for something to do, when I realized Shigure hadn't gotten up yet. I went to his room and quietly opened it. He was sound asleep on his bed. For being so messy, he actually slept on his back, almost in that "perfect" sleeping position. I crept up to his bedside, then counted quietly to three.
"GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE!!!" I yelled as I pounced on him. He screamed and ended up getting caught in the blankets. "Sun's up, why aren't you?"
"I guess I am awake now." He said sleepily. "Although, it is a surprise to see your face in the morning light."
"What light? Your window's closed." I giggled then sat on the edge of the bed. He sat up and leaned against his headboard.
"So it is. I'll just have to fix that." He reached over and tore down the curtains. The sunlight blinded me just for a moment, which he took that opportunity to grab me and start a tickle fight. We were both breathless a few minutes later, and decided it was breakfast time. I left him to get dressed, giggling about the fact that I didn't care what he wore.
We sat down to a breakfast of cold rice balls and some cereal. I hadn't felt like cooking too much, and Shigure didn't seem to mind much. We just lounged around, bouncing story ideas around for his upcoming new book. After awhile, we heard someone coming up the road. Actually, I should say Shigure heard it first, then when he said something, my ears perked up and heard it when it got closer. We both sat there wondering what it could be, when the door opened. Turning, all I saw was Tohru standing next to a large cow that had Yuki on its back. Shigure must have thought it was funny, because he immediately broke into fits of hysterical laughter. The cow didn't seem to mind much, and in fact seemed more interested in getting Yuki off its back.
"Did something happen at school that we should be aware of?" I asked Tohru. She looked stricken for words, and jumped slightly at the voice that spoke next.
"Nothing too much out of the ordinary. Kyo tripped, and Yuki had an asthma attack. We should get him to his bed." The cow was staring at me. I got up and led the way to Yuki's room. We got him on the bed and stood back just as Shigure entered. He pulled the covers over him, and check his forehead and heart rate.
"He's sleeping soundly. It seems it was a light attack. He has a fever, but he'll be fine." He said after a few minutes. We all breathed a sigh of relief. "I'm sorry about this Tohru. You can go back to school now."
"Oh, no, I can't think about school if I know Yuki's laying here sick. I'm sure mom would understand."
"Yeah. She would." I said quietly. Shigure's ears perked and I stuck my tongue out at him.
"Well, should I go to the school to get your things?" He asked Tohru.
"Oh no! Please don't go through that much trouble just for me."
"Think nothing of it. Kyo," He called just as Kyo as about to leave the room. "Call Hatori."
"Why do I gotta do it?"
"And be careful, he's really stressed. It seems the whole family's come down with something." Shigure said, scooting out of the room quickly.
"I'll call." I heard the cow say. I turned as a small *poof* was heard, and giggled. Of course the cow wasn't just a cow. It never is. "Where's the phone?"
"Put some clothes on!" Kyo shouted at the boy that was once a cow. They both went out the door.
"Someone's got some explaining to do!" I turned to Tohru.
"Oh! I'm sorry. That was Hatsuharu. I don't exactly know much of what happened, but while I was running I saw his hair, and thought he was an old man and possibly in trouble. Silly of me to think anyone would need my help." Tohru continued onto her story, while I heard Kyo and Haru talking outside the door. When she finished, we went downstairs with Haru, Kyo had left to go back to school, and got Yuki an ice pack for his head. I figured everything was taken care of upstairs, so I sat downstairs and started on dinner for everyone. After a little while, I heard a soft *poof* and giggled, guessing that Yuki was awake. Soon after, both Tohru and Haru came downstairs.
"Yuki sleeping again? Or just getting ready to change back to normal?" I asked, making Tohru blush.
"He'll be down in a bit. I wanted him to stay up there and rest some more. He needs it after the attack." Haru explained.
"Okay. Dinner should be ready shortly." I turned back to the meal. right before dinner was done, Shigure came back with Tohru's things. "Dinner shortly." I said again.
"So, you got to see Hatsuharu's form."
"Yeah. Didn't get properly introduced, but yes."
"Oh, did I leave too early?"
"You always do. Or just slightly to late."
"I'm sorry." he left, and I got the big serving plates out. After I got dinner on plates, Shi came back in with Haru. "Kitty, this is Hatsuharu. He is the year of the cow. Haru, this is the one and only Kitty, making us an exquisite dinner I assure you." He smiled broadly at me. I rolled my eyes, then bowed to Haru.
"It's a pleasure to meet you."
"Same here." He stared at me for a few moments. "I think I'll go back in the living room." He stared for a few moments more before turning and sauntering away.
"He seems… sweet?" I asked Shigure.
"He's a difficult one. But no worries. Just when he goes black." He said before following after him.
"Black?" I asked myself aloud, gathering the plates and heading to the dining room. I called everyone in, and we all ate. Haru left soon after Yuki went up to bed. Tohru and I went to her room and talked for a bit.
"Haru said Yuki was his first love."
"I can see it almost."
"Do you think…?"
"Probably not. But if things happened, he could feel very protective. Just like technically, you're my second love, after mom."
"You're my second love too!" Tohru said, flashing me one of her brilliant smiles. It was times like these I was living for.
"Bedtime for loves then, don't you think?" I said, getting off her bed. "Night sis."
"Night."
ok... i have no idea where to go next... but ive got an outline... and 2 more hours until i start to feel sleepy... (if im lucky) but yaz... review please!!! i love u allz for reading this!!!