Love and War
Chapter 3
Disclaimer: I do not own Furuba or any of these characters, even though I wish I did ^.^
Warning: There is bad language in here. So scroll down at your own risk ^.^
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Kyou's POV
Kyou was on the roof. He should have been celebrating his victory over Yuki but it was cheaply won and guilt swamped over the neko.
//Why did he have to say those words.. I love you. I wonder if he really means it or if he just wanted me to take pity on him.// He sighed at this point recalling the hurt in Yuki's eyes. //Why'd he have to mean it? Oh well it's not like I care anyway. Yuki's my enemy. I don't have to feel bad for him. I don't want to feel guilty.//
But somehow he did. //I always hurt people.//
Nothing is right anymore.
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Yuki's POV
Yuki entered the still sleeping Tohru's room. He went to bent over and groaned slightly his injuries from Kyou beginning to let themselves known. He quickly kissed Tohru on the forehead and walked out of the room because she was beginning to stir. Walking down the stairs he opened the front door and almost yelled when he saw Shigure standing there. Shigure took one look at him and almost did the same.
"What the fuck happened to you?" He said grabbing Yuki's arm and pulling him outside. "Ouch" Yuki winced as Shigure hit a bruise on his arm. "Be careful ok?" Shigure's eyes widened as he thought of something. "You didn't lose to. oh my god! You couldn't have! Did you?" Yuki shrugged at that point. "I didn't fight back. I couldn't. It just didn't seem right to keep fighting all the time. I just.."
At this point Yuki looked helpless and almost in tears. Shigure hugged him. "I'm assuming you're going somewhere else with that bag huh?" Yuki just nodded. "I suggest then that you go to Hatori's and see if he can ease any of that pain I know it must hurt." Yuki sighed and nodded. "Don't tell Kyou ok? I don't really want to see him right now. I'll come visit once in awhile, when he's not around but for now it will just be too much." Shigure nodded "I understand."
Yuki walked away from Shigure and tried not wince at the pain in his heart as he left the best home he'd had. He didn't know if he'd ever go back but he knew he couldn't go to Hatori's. it was too close to the main house, Akita's house, and all the bad memories he had.
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Kyou's POV
He had woken when he heard voices below him. It sounded like Yuki and Shigure. He was shocked when he heard that Yuki was leaving.
//But then again it's no surprise.. I beat him and now he's hurt and doesn't want to see any of us// He sighed going down the ladder into his own room. He changed into new clothes not worrying about taking a shower because they didn't have school today. When he opened the door and walked out into the hallway he bumped into Shigure. He looked at Shigure and Shigure looked back at him but didn't say anything about Yuki. Kyou was thankful that he didn't, though Shigure never really got between the fights that they had. Either he believed they'd work things out or he just didn't notice. //This is going to be a long day.// Kyou thought going down to the kitchen to make himself some soup.
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Yuki's POV
Yuki turned off on a dirt path and headed to Haru's house. Although Haru had been living at the main house he decided that he had enough of the Souma's for a while and started renting a small house. Haru had told him before that he was welcome there but this morning he had called to be sure. Haru seemed surprised that Yuki wanted to come live with him but he agreed to letting him stay.
As Yuki came upon the house he noted it's blue color and black roof and shutters. //Not too shabby.// he thought. He knocked on the door and Haru answered in just his boxers looking like he just woke up.
Haru looked at him and up and down and whistled. "How'd you mess yourself up like that?" Yuki groaned. "Really long story. Can I come in, and why the hell are you still in your boxers? You need to get your lazy ass motivated for once." Haru laughed at that and welcomed Yuki in.
Before Haru could ask him again what had happened Yuki asked, "Hey can I use your shower? I didn't get a chance to this morning." Haru smiled. "It's our shower ok? You're going to be living here too so it's yours too. So yes you can, it's down the hall and to the right" Yuki thanked him and headed for the bathroom.
When Yuki turned off the shower 15 minutes later and walked out in only pants Haru was there patiently waiting. Haru's smile quickly faded as he saw the bruises covering Yuki's chest. "Tell me what happened." Yuki sighed, "Haru I can't. I really don't feel like talking about it." Haru stared at Yuki for a moment before finally nodding his agreement. "I'm still taking care of you. So get your ass on the couch while I get some ice." Yuki complied stretching out on the couch. When Haru came back, though, Yuki was already passed out from not sleeping last night. He bent down and lightly kissed Yuki's cheek. Somehow he'd make him forget whatever had happened. Haru smiled thoughtfully and softly put the bag of ice on the sleeping rodent's face. //I should really call Tohru and tell her what happened.// He thought grabbing the phone from the charger.
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Tohru found out about the arrangement and told Shigure the news. She however, didn't tell Kyou knowing that it would only make things worse if he went to see the hurt mouse. Yuki met Tohru frequently and talked to her in and out of school keeping the friendship as close as it was before. He spent only the weekends with her saying that on school nights he had to tutor Haru or else he would fail miserably. Tohru had giggled at that but thought it was a good opportunity to get closer to Kyou. As the weeks passed into months the routine became normal for all of them and it seemed comfortable for Yuki to be away from Kyou. Even though the nezumi still had feelings for the cat he was trying his hardest to forget him. But every time he would forget the cat was there he'd look over and fall in love again with him. Kyou on the other hand noticed these looks and got irritated at times only to have Tohru calm him down again. Haru was trying to ease Yuki's broken heart but it just wasn't helping. After a year of these arrangements everyone was happy that it was summer. It allowed them free reign to do what they pleased. The first day of summer is where it began... the beginning of the end...
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Kyou's POV
"Hey Tohru!" Kyou yelled through the house trying to locate his only ally. //Where has she gone to??// He was almost in panic. That happened a lot now. He felt so protective over Tohru. But then again why wouldn't he be? She was the only person who truely loved him for who he was. Yuki's image flicked across Kyou's mind but he quickly ignored it like he always did. //We were supposed to go out and rent a movie tonight.// He thought absently. He enjoyed sitting and watching movies with Tohru so much. He enjoyed doing everything with her, even transforming when he hugged her because she was crying or sad. There was nothing he wouldn't do for her and it seemed as if her eager-to-please atitude had rubbed off on him. He growled. //Where is she??//
Kyou bellowed through the house one more time before she answered sounding a little breathless. "Hai! I'm sorry Kyou! I was out tending the garden!" Kyou growled. "Why do you even bother with that thing?" he asked her coming down the stairs to see her washing her hands. She looked at him curiously. "You know the reason why Kyou." She then gave him a pained expression. "You never told me what happened between you." Kyou knew why she tended the garden... it was because Yuki couldn't and no it was true he hadn't ever told her about the fight with Yuki. That was one of the things he kept to himself. He sighed. He was surprised she didn't hate him for driving Yuki away.
Kyou looked Tohru straight in the eye, and unlike anyone else he had ever met he was able to clearly express his feelings with her. He sighed in defeat and said, "Do you really want to hear about it?" She nodded her head, "I'm hear to listen if you want to talk about it." Kyou sighed and mumbled, "I guess no movie night tonight huh?" But he was smiling and he gently said, "Ok, let's go up to my room to talk." She nodded her head again and grabbed his hand stepping carefully to his room.
Tohru kept a hold of his hand as he talked about the fight and what had happened. She gripped his hand tightly as he talked about how cheap it was to do something like that. "If it would have been Yuki hitting me he wouldn't have continued. He would have asked what was wrong. Instead I let my anger take a hold of me and I dragged him down in it." He then looked at Tohru with a quizzical expression obviously confused. "He told me he loves me. Why would the nezumi love the baka neko? He dealt with my hate. I don't even know whether or not to believe him."
Tohru looked into Kyou's eyes giving his hand a squeeze. "In time everything will be alright. I know that you two will be able to work things out. I have faith in both of you. I love you both."
Kyou blinked and lowered his head. "I love you too." He whispered it and his voice cracked over the words. It was the first time he had said it to anyone. He hugged Tohru allowing himself to transform and she just hugged him in her arms and rocked him back and forth.
That night Kyou slept in cat form sleepily embraced by Tohru.
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Tohru woke up early that morning to make breakfast for everyone saying that she was going over to Uo's house and would probably be spending the night there. Before she set out she made lunch for them and said there was left over meat stew that they could eat for dinner. They waved her goodbye as she left the house.
Shigure was the only one who knew she was actually going over to Yuki and Haru's place but he didn't let on to Kyou. "Have a fun time." He called out. Tohru merrily walked her way over to Yuki and Haru's.
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Yuki's POV
Yuki was in the middle of taking a shower when Haru popped in the bathroom telling him that Tohru was here. "Thanks Haru, could you keep her company? I'll be out in a sec." Haru smiled, "Yup, Yup." When Yuki got out of the shower he quickly put on clothes and towel dried his hair. Somehow it just layed perfect, he really didn't have any control over it. But Kyou liked to think otherwise saying that he had to spend hours in the bathroom laying his hair straight. Yuki grimaced at the thought of Kyou. But he had Haru now he didn't need Kyou. As he said this a part of his heart disagreed but he ignored it and quickly came out of the bathroom. When he came out to where Tohru and Haru were he almost burst out laughing. Tohru was on the couch in a faint while Haru was in cow form moodily switching his tail. "How long have you been like that?" Yuki giggled but got no answer as Haru changed back to human form and was quiet naked. Yuki giggled again as Hasru grumbled putting back on his clothes. When Tohru recovered she gave Haru a million apologies. "It's alright, really. I'm no worse for the wear." Tohru blushed and said, "Ok"
Yuki looked at her and smiled, "Want to take a walk for a little bit? We have some catching up to do." Haru had already learned a long time ago that Yuki wasn't leaving him out but he needed his alone time with Tohru. He also knew that Yuki loved Tohru, but in a non-sexual way. "Hey I'm going to be staying at Hatori's with Momiji for a day or so" Haru said in a casual tone. Yuki smiled softly appreciating Haru's insight that he needed his time with Tohru alone. "Ok, I'll be seeing you tomorrow I guess." He hugged Haru tightly and kissed him lightly on the lips. Haru smiled letting him go with Tohru down the dirt path that led to the town. He was really in love with Yuki.
Tohru and Yuki held hands going down the path. "Yuki.?" Tohru started hesitantly. "Yes Tohru?" "You need to work things out with Kyou." Tohru felt him flinch at the spoken name and squeezed his hand continuing. "He doesn't hate you, and he does feel really bad about what he did. I think he feels guilty for.." Yuki quickly cut her off. "For bashing my face in? Yes he usually does feel bad when he thinks he's in the wrong. Which isn't very often." "I was going to say he feels guilty for causing you to leave and for causing harm to you. I just think that he can't control his anger well." Yuki snorted. But seeing Tohru's hurt expression he said "I'm sorry Tohru, I just don't see me and him getting any closer than we already are. I still love him. It kind of amazes me that I do, but that doesn't change it. I have to give up that hope. He won't change his feelings it just won't work out." Yuki sighed half-heartedly but smiled when he felt Tohru squeeze his hand. "Everything will work out." "I hope so." "I know so"
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Kyou's POV
A whole day without Tohru. What was he going to do? He could help Shigure plan his attacks against the 'angels', sit on the roof, or practice his sparing techniques. Not very much hmm. He stalked out to the woods to meditate.
He quickly dropped to the ground resting his back against a tree and closed his eyes. Slowing his breathing down he struggled to think of nothing. Once he achieved that goal he slowly allowed thoughts of Yuki to trickle into his mind. //I don't hate him.// after letting this thought trickle through he allowed another within a few seconds. //I've never hated him.// ....... //There's this charge between us.// ..... //Somehow I can't ignore his taunts.// ....... //I thought I was fighting for a place in the family.// ........... //But I'd still be the baka neko to them.// This thought came without any biiterness behind it. Just the acceptance to how the family was. //Tohru is the only one who accepts me.// .......... //Tohru loves me.// This thought triggered another one. //So does Yuki.// His thoughts were coming faster now making it impossible for him to continue meditation. He sighed opening his eyes to find 10 cats either laying on him or sleeping beside him. He rolled his eyes and layed on his back allowing them to all lay on him. He contently fell asleep surrounded by warm bodies.
Kyou. You're not a baka neko to me. I just want to be closer to you. Please? A younger Yuki was standing in front of Kyou holding out his hand. Kyou growled I don't need help from you. You'd probably trick me anyway! He stalked off not even bothering to turn around when Yuki started to cry. Still dreaming Kyou whispered out loud I just don't want to be hurt It flashed to the scene that happened only a year ago. Kyou. I love you. Kyou was again looking into Yuki's hurt eyes. In his dream he replied I don't want to hurt. I can't stop hurting. Yuki looked up at him with anger in his eyes. Yelling at him, "You don't want to hurt you don't want to be hurt! YOU DON'T TAKE CHANCES!! Yuki slapped him still yelling. "YOU BASTARD I HATE YOU!" Suddenly Kyou was a smaller child and Yuki was older. You're so stupid, you're just the cat and there's no point for you to even be living. The cat isn't in the zodiac and will never be a part of this family! Kyou backed into the corner and tried to get as small as possible whimpering submissively. That's right, you fucking coward.
Kyou sat straight up scattering the cats who meowed grouchily. He rubbed his face and could still feel the sting of Yuki's slap. It had been a dream. Somewhere between him meditating and sleeping it had turned into night time. Kyou got up and shook himself from the cats and slowly walked back to the house.
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Yuki's POV
Yuki smiled as he and Haru bade Tohru goodbye. "Come back soon," Yuki called to her. She smiled and waved. It had been heaven for Yuki to spend so much time with Tohru. They had stayed up and talked for hours. He was still glowing when Haru closed the door and they both layed down on the couch. Yuki was laying on top of Haru when the cow asked, "You love her, huh?" Yuki looked up at Haru's expression before laying back down on his chest. "Yeah. She means a lot to me." There were a few minutes of silence before Haru asked, "Do you love me?" Yuki looked into Haru's eyes then guiltily looked away. "I don't know. I care about you a lot. But." Haru finished for him, "There's someone else. Who is it Yuki?" "It doesn't matter who." "Yes it does. Now look at me." Yuki obeyed keeping his eyes on Haru's "Who is it?" Yuki flinched but didn't break eye-contact. He sighed resting his head against Haru's chest before whispering, "Kyou." Haru went tense for a second and then relaxed. "Is that why you're living here? To escape him? To escape the situation?" Yuki nodded slowly. "You have to face it. It's not going to go away Yuki." It took all of Haru's strength to say, "If he would make you happier then you have to go. I'm not letting you stay here any longer." Yuki looked up and saw that Haru was crying. He slowly licked the tears away with his tongue being as gentle as possible. "I'll never forget what we shared. But for tonight can we stay like this? I don't want to be alone." Haru nodded running his finger up and down Yuki's spine. When Yuki feel asleep he softly whispered, "I love you." And fell asleep himself.
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Kyou's POV
He was panicked. She was supposed to be home over an hour ago. //Where is she. What could have happened..// He decided it would be good to meet her halfway if she was coming at all so he ran to her work. As he came upon the scene his heart fell. //What if she. No it couldn't be her. He saw the flashing lights. Walking up to the blood covered side-walk he retched. Good thing he hadn't eaten anything. He went up to a cop and asked, "What happened?" The cop eyed him suspiciously then said slowly, "A girl getting off of work was shot and mugged." Suddenly everything was hazy. //The only girl who works this late. is. Tohru.// Everything went black after that.
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Yuki's POV
* ring * * ring * Yuki answered "Hello?" "Yuki.?" Yuki's heart almost stopped. "Kyou?" "Yuki, come home right now. It has something to do with Tohru. she's. she's * sobbing on the other end of the line * * Shigure came on at this point sounding void of emotions. * Come home Yuki, hurry up."
Yuki ran to the bathroom where Haru was taking a shower. "Haru I have to go now! I'm needed at the house! It has something to do with Tohru.."
He ran out of the bathroom and out of the door before even waiting for a response from Haru. This could only be bad. //Kyou was crying. He never cries.// //Tohru...... // Yuki ran faster trying to keep up his pace but his brochial tubes labored. //Shit. Not now.// He ran all the way to the house before receiving an asthma attack his whole body shuddering at the effort to keep breathing. Shigure was at the door to catch him when he fell. * cough * * cough* Shigure pulled out one of Yuki's inhalers and helped him breathed through it. "It's ok now Yuki." Yuki heard sobbing coming from the other room but everything became slowly black. //Where's Tohru?//
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Kyou's POV
He heard the rat come in and he heard Shigure take him to his room. He couldn't stop crying. He didn't want to stop crying. The world for him had ended, Tohru was gone. Forever. He heard Shigure come back down the stairs but he didn't want to see his face anymore. He didn't want to see anyone. He ran up the stairs into his room. Not wanting to go up to the roof. Not wanting to remember Tohru. He heard sobbing from the other room. Shigure must have told him. Kyou slipped inside Kyou's room softly closing the door. Yuki's body was racked with sobs, his back to the door. Kyou felt just as miserable his tears still flowing. Barely realizing what he was doing he climbed onto Yuki's bed and put an arm around his waist. Yuki didn't even acknowledge him he just continued crying. They sobbed together until they were too tired to do so and then they hugged onto each other and fell asleep. Kyou dreamed of nothing but endless warmth and comfort.
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That was so sad T.T I almost cried when I was writing it. Tohru's dead!!!! How could I? * sob *
That is prolly the end. Unless someone has something they want me to put in there for a final chapter? Review please!!!! Give me your opinion here!!!!! ^.^
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Disclaimer: I do not own Furuba or any of these characters, even though I wish I did ^.^
Warning: There is bad language in here. So scroll down at your own risk ^.^
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Kyou's POV
Kyou was on the roof. He should have been celebrating his victory over Yuki but it was cheaply won and guilt swamped over the neko.
//Why did he have to say those words.. I love you. I wonder if he really means it or if he just wanted me to take pity on him.// He sighed at this point recalling the hurt in Yuki's eyes. //Why'd he have to mean it? Oh well it's not like I care anyway. Yuki's my enemy. I don't have to feel bad for him. I don't want to feel guilty.//
But somehow he did. //I always hurt people.//
Nothing is right anymore.
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Yuki's POV
Yuki entered the still sleeping Tohru's room. He went to bent over and groaned slightly his injuries from Kyou beginning to let themselves known. He quickly kissed Tohru on the forehead and walked out of the room because she was beginning to stir. Walking down the stairs he opened the front door and almost yelled when he saw Shigure standing there. Shigure took one look at him and almost did the same.
"What the fuck happened to you?" He said grabbing Yuki's arm and pulling him outside. "Ouch" Yuki winced as Shigure hit a bruise on his arm. "Be careful ok?" Shigure's eyes widened as he thought of something. "You didn't lose to. oh my god! You couldn't have! Did you?" Yuki shrugged at that point. "I didn't fight back. I couldn't. It just didn't seem right to keep fighting all the time. I just.."
At this point Yuki looked helpless and almost in tears. Shigure hugged him. "I'm assuming you're going somewhere else with that bag huh?" Yuki just nodded. "I suggest then that you go to Hatori's and see if he can ease any of that pain I know it must hurt." Yuki sighed and nodded. "Don't tell Kyou ok? I don't really want to see him right now. I'll come visit once in awhile, when he's not around but for now it will just be too much." Shigure nodded "I understand."
Yuki walked away from Shigure and tried not wince at the pain in his heart as he left the best home he'd had. He didn't know if he'd ever go back but he knew he couldn't go to Hatori's. it was too close to the main house, Akita's house, and all the bad memories he had.
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Kyou's POV
He had woken when he heard voices below him. It sounded like Yuki and Shigure. He was shocked when he heard that Yuki was leaving.
//But then again it's no surprise.. I beat him and now he's hurt and doesn't want to see any of us// He sighed going down the ladder into his own room. He changed into new clothes not worrying about taking a shower because they didn't have school today. When he opened the door and walked out into the hallway he bumped into Shigure. He looked at Shigure and Shigure looked back at him but didn't say anything about Yuki. Kyou was thankful that he didn't, though Shigure never really got between the fights that they had. Either he believed they'd work things out or he just didn't notice. //This is going to be a long day.// Kyou thought going down to the kitchen to make himself some soup.
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Yuki's POV
Yuki turned off on a dirt path and headed to Haru's house. Although Haru had been living at the main house he decided that he had enough of the Souma's for a while and started renting a small house. Haru had told him before that he was welcome there but this morning he had called to be sure. Haru seemed surprised that Yuki wanted to come live with him but he agreed to letting him stay.
As Yuki came upon the house he noted it's blue color and black roof and shutters. //Not too shabby.// he thought. He knocked on the door and Haru answered in just his boxers looking like he just woke up.
Haru looked at him and up and down and whistled. "How'd you mess yourself up like that?" Yuki groaned. "Really long story. Can I come in, and why the hell are you still in your boxers? You need to get your lazy ass motivated for once." Haru laughed at that and welcomed Yuki in.
Before Haru could ask him again what had happened Yuki asked, "Hey can I use your shower? I didn't get a chance to this morning." Haru smiled. "It's our shower ok? You're going to be living here too so it's yours too. So yes you can, it's down the hall and to the right" Yuki thanked him and headed for the bathroom.
When Yuki turned off the shower 15 minutes later and walked out in only pants Haru was there patiently waiting. Haru's smile quickly faded as he saw the bruises covering Yuki's chest. "Tell me what happened." Yuki sighed, "Haru I can't. I really don't feel like talking about it." Haru stared at Yuki for a moment before finally nodding his agreement. "I'm still taking care of you. So get your ass on the couch while I get some ice." Yuki complied stretching out on the couch. When Haru came back, though, Yuki was already passed out from not sleeping last night. He bent down and lightly kissed Yuki's cheek. Somehow he'd make him forget whatever had happened. Haru smiled thoughtfully and softly put the bag of ice on the sleeping rodent's face. //I should really call Tohru and tell her what happened.// He thought grabbing the phone from the charger.
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Tohru found out about the arrangement and told Shigure the news. She however, didn't tell Kyou knowing that it would only make things worse if he went to see the hurt mouse. Yuki met Tohru frequently and talked to her in and out of school keeping the friendship as close as it was before. He spent only the weekends with her saying that on school nights he had to tutor Haru or else he would fail miserably. Tohru had giggled at that but thought it was a good opportunity to get closer to Kyou. As the weeks passed into months the routine became normal for all of them and it seemed comfortable for Yuki to be away from Kyou. Even though the nezumi still had feelings for the cat he was trying his hardest to forget him. But every time he would forget the cat was there he'd look over and fall in love again with him. Kyou on the other hand noticed these looks and got irritated at times only to have Tohru calm him down again. Haru was trying to ease Yuki's broken heart but it just wasn't helping. After a year of these arrangements everyone was happy that it was summer. It allowed them free reign to do what they pleased. The first day of summer is where it began... the beginning of the end...
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Kyou's POV
"Hey Tohru!" Kyou yelled through the house trying to locate his only ally. //Where has she gone to??// He was almost in panic. That happened a lot now. He felt so protective over Tohru. But then again why wouldn't he be? She was the only person who truely loved him for who he was. Yuki's image flicked across Kyou's mind but he quickly ignored it like he always did. //We were supposed to go out and rent a movie tonight.// He thought absently. He enjoyed sitting and watching movies with Tohru so much. He enjoyed doing everything with her, even transforming when he hugged her because she was crying or sad. There was nothing he wouldn't do for her and it seemed as if her eager-to-please atitude had rubbed off on him. He growled. //Where is she??//
Kyou bellowed through the house one more time before she answered sounding a little breathless. "Hai! I'm sorry Kyou! I was out tending the garden!" Kyou growled. "Why do you even bother with that thing?" he asked her coming down the stairs to see her washing her hands. She looked at him curiously. "You know the reason why Kyou." She then gave him a pained expression. "You never told me what happened between you." Kyou knew why she tended the garden... it was because Yuki couldn't and no it was true he hadn't ever told her about the fight with Yuki. That was one of the things he kept to himself. He sighed. He was surprised she didn't hate him for driving Yuki away.
Kyou looked Tohru straight in the eye, and unlike anyone else he had ever met he was able to clearly express his feelings with her. He sighed in defeat and said, "Do you really want to hear about it?" She nodded her head, "I'm hear to listen if you want to talk about it." Kyou sighed and mumbled, "I guess no movie night tonight huh?" But he was smiling and he gently said, "Ok, let's go up to my room to talk." She nodded her head again and grabbed his hand stepping carefully to his room.
Tohru kept a hold of his hand as he talked about the fight and what had happened. She gripped his hand tightly as he talked about how cheap it was to do something like that. "If it would have been Yuki hitting me he wouldn't have continued. He would have asked what was wrong. Instead I let my anger take a hold of me and I dragged him down in it." He then looked at Tohru with a quizzical expression obviously confused. "He told me he loves me. Why would the nezumi love the baka neko? He dealt with my hate. I don't even know whether or not to believe him."
Tohru looked into Kyou's eyes giving his hand a squeeze. "In time everything will be alright. I know that you two will be able to work things out. I have faith in both of you. I love you both."
Kyou blinked and lowered his head. "I love you too." He whispered it and his voice cracked over the words. It was the first time he had said it to anyone. He hugged Tohru allowing himself to transform and she just hugged him in her arms and rocked him back and forth.
That night Kyou slept in cat form sleepily embraced by Tohru.
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Tohru woke up early that morning to make breakfast for everyone saying that she was going over to Uo's house and would probably be spending the night there. Before she set out she made lunch for them and said there was left over meat stew that they could eat for dinner. They waved her goodbye as she left the house.
Shigure was the only one who knew she was actually going over to Yuki and Haru's place but he didn't let on to Kyou. "Have a fun time." He called out. Tohru merrily walked her way over to Yuki and Haru's.
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Yuki's POV
Yuki was in the middle of taking a shower when Haru popped in the bathroom telling him that Tohru was here. "Thanks Haru, could you keep her company? I'll be out in a sec." Haru smiled, "Yup, Yup." When Yuki got out of the shower he quickly put on clothes and towel dried his hair. Somehow it just layed perfect, he really didn't have any control over it. But Kyou liked to think otherwise saying that he had to spend hours in the bathroom laying his hair straight. Yuki grimaced at the thought of Kyou. But he had Haru now he didn't need Kyou. As he said this a part of his heart disagreed but he ignored it and quickly came out of the bathroom. When he came out to where Tohru and Haru were he almost burst out laughing. Tohru was on the couch in a faint while Haru was in cow form moodily switching his tail. "How long have you been like that?" Yuki giggled but got no answer as Haru changed back to human form and was quiet naked. Yuki giggled again as Hasru grumbled putting back on his clothes. When Tohru recovered she gave Haru a million apologies. "It's alright, really. I'm no worse for the wear." Tohru blushed and said, "Ok"
Yuki looked at her and smiled, "Want to take a walk for a little bit? We have some catching up to do." Haru had already learned a long time ago that Yuki wasn't leaving him out but he needed his alone time with Tohru. He also knew that Yuki loved Tohru, but in a non-sexual way. "Hey I'm going to be staying at Hatori's with Momiji for a day or so" Haru said in a casual tone. Yuki smiled softly appreciating Haru's insight that he needed his time with Tohru alone. "Ok, I'll be seeing you tomorrow I guess." He hugged Haru tightly and kissed him lightly on the lips. Haru smiled letting him go with Tohru down the dirt path that led to the town. He was really in love with Yuki.
Tohru and Yuki held hands going down the path. "Yuki.?" Tohru started hesitantly. "Yes Tohru?" "You need to work things out with Kyou." Tohru felt him flinch at the spoken name and squeezed his hand continuing. "He doesn't hate you, and he does feel really bad about what he did. I think he feels guilty for.." Yuki quickly cut her off. "For bashing my face in? Yes he usually does feel bad when he thinks he's in the wrong. Which isn't very often." "I was going to say he feels guilty for causing you to leave and for causing harm to you. I just think that he can't control his anger well." Yuki snorted. But seeing Tohru's hurt expression he said "I'm sorry Tohru, I just don't see me and him getting any closer than we already are. I still love him. It kind of amazes me that I do, but that doesn't change it. I have to give up that hope. He won't change his feelings it just won't work out." Yuki sighed half-heartedly but smiled when he felt Tohru squeeze his hand. "Everything will work out." "I hope so." "I know so"
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Kyou's POV
A whole day without Tohru. What was he going to do? He could help Shigure plan his attacks against the 'angels', sit on the roof, or practice his sparing techniques. Not very much hmm. He stalked out to the woods to meditate.
He quickly dropped to the ground resting his back against a tree and closed his eyes. Slowing his breathing down he struggled to think of nothing. Once he achieved that goal he slowly allowed thoughts of Yuki to trickle into his mind. //I don't hate him.// after letting this thought trickle through he allowed another within a few seconds. //I've never hated him.// ....... //There's this charge between us.// ..... //Somehow I can't ignore his taunts.// ....... //I thought I was fighting for a place in the family.// ........... //But I'd still be the baka neko to them.// This thought came without any biiterness behind it. Just the acceptance to how the family was. //Tohru is the only one who accepts me.// .......... //Tohru loves me.// This thought triggered another one. //So does Yuki.// His thoughts were coming faster now making it impossible for him to continue meditation. He sighed opening his eyes to find 10 cats either laying on him or sleeping beside him. He rolled his eyes and layed on his back allowing them to all lay on him. He contently fell asleep surrounded by warm bodies.
Kyou. You're not a baka neko to me. I just want to be closer to you. Please? A younger Yuki was standing in front of Kyou holding out his hand. Kyou growled I don't need help from you. You'd probably trick me anyway! He stalked off not even bothering to turn around when Yuki started to cry. Still dreaming Kyou whispered out loud I just don't want to be hurt It flashed to the scene that happened only a year ago. Kyou. I love you. Kyou was again looking into Yuki's hurt eyes. In his dream he replied I don't want to hurt. I can't stop hurting. Yuki looked up at him with anger in his eyes. Yelling at him, "You don't want to hurt you don't want to be hurt! YOU DON'T TAKE CHANCES!! Yuki slapped him still yelling. "YOU BASTARD I HATE YOU!" Suddenly Kyou was a smaller child and Yuki was older. You're so stupid, you're just the cat and there's no point for you to even be living. The cat isn't in the zodiac and will never be a part of this family! Kyou backed into the corner and tried to get as small as possible whimpering submissively. That's right, you fucking coward.
Kyou sat straight up scattering the cats who meowed grouchily. He rubbed his face and could still feel the sting of Yuki's slap. It had been a dream. Somewhere between him meditating and sleeping it had turned into night time. Kyou got up and shook himself from the cats and slowly walked back to the house.
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Yuki's POV
Yuki smiled as he and Haru bade Tohru goodbye. "Come back soon," Yuki called to her. She smiled and waved. It had been heaven for Yuki to spend so much time with Tohru. They had stayed up and talked for hours. He was still glowing when Haru closed the door and they both layed down on the couch. Yuki was laying on top of Haru when the cow asked, "You love her, huh?" Yuki looked up at Haru's expression before laying back down on his chest. "Yeah. She means a lot to me." There were a few minutes of silence before Haru asked, "Do you love me?" Yuki looked into Haru's eyes then guiltily looked away. "I don't know. I care about you a lot. But." Haru finished for him, "There's someone else. Who is it Yuki?" "It doesn't matter who." "Yes it does. Now look at me." Yuki obeyed keeping his eyes on Haru's "Who is it?" Yuki flinched but didn't break eye-contact. He sighed resting his head against Haru's chest before whispering, "Kyou." Haru went tense for a second and then relaxed. "Is that why you're living here? To escape him? To escape the situation?" Yuki nodded slowly. "You have to face it. It's not going to go away Yuki." It took all of Haru's strength to say, "If he would make you happier then you have to go. I'm not letting you stay here any longer." Yuki looked up and saw that Haru was crying. He slowly licked the tears away with his tongue being as gentle as possible. "I'll never forget what we shared. But for tonight can we stay like this? I don't want to be alone." Haru nodded running his finger up and down Yuki's spine. When Yuki feel asleep he softly whispered, "I love you." And fell asleep himself.
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Kyou's POV
He was panicked. She was supposed to be home over an hour ago. //Where is she. What could have happened..// He decided it would be good to meet her halfway if she was coming at all so he ran to her work. As he came upon the scene his heart fell. //What if she. No it couldn't be her. He saw the flashing lights. Walking up to the blood covered side-walk he retched. Good thing he hadn't eaten anything. He went up to a cop and asked, "What happened?" The cop eyed him suspiciously then said slowly, "A girl getting off of work was shot and mugged." Suddenly everything was hazy. //The only girl who works this late. is. Tohru.// Everything went black after that.
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Yuki's POV
* ring * * ring * Yuki answered "Hello?" "Yuki.?" Yuki's heart almost stopped. "Kyou?" "Yuki, come home right now. It has something to do with Tohru. she's. she's * sobbing on the other end of the line * * Shigure came on at this point sounding void of emotions. * Come home Yuki, hurry up."
Yuki ran to the bathroom where Haru was taking a shower. "Haru I have to go now! I'm needed at the house! It has something to do with Tohru.."
He ran out of the bathroom and out of the door before even waiting for a response from Haru. This could only be bad. //Kyou was crying. He never cries.// //Tohru...... // Yuki ran faster trying to keep up his pace but his brochial tubes labored. //Shit. Not now.// He ran all the way to the house before receiving an asthma attack his whole body shuddering at the effort to keep breathing. Shigure was at the door to catch him when he fell. * cough * * cough* Shigure pulled out one of Yuki's inhalers and helped him breathed through it. "It's ok now Yuki." Yuki heard sobbing coming from the other room but everything became slowly black. //Where's Tohru?//
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Kyou's POV
He heard the rat come in and he heard Shigure take him to his room. He couldn't stop crying. He didn't want to stop crying. The world for him had ended, Tohru was gone. Forever. He heard Shigure come back down the stairs but he didn't want to see his face anymore. He didn't want to see anyone. He ran up the stairs into his room. Not wanting to go up to the roof. Not wanting to remember Tohru. He heard sobbing from the other room. Shigure must have told him. Kyou slipped inside Kyou's room softly closing the door. Yuki's body was racked with sobs, his back to the door. Kyou felt just as miserable his tears still flowing. Barely realizing what he was doing he climbed onto Yuki's bed and put an arm around his waist. Yuki didn't even acknowledge him he just continued crying. They sobbed together until they were too tired to do so and then they hugged onto each other and fell asleep. Kyou dreamed of nothing but endless warmth and comfort.
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That was so sad T.T I almost cried when I was writing it. Tohru's dead!!!! How could I? * sob *
That is prolly the end. Unless someone has something they want me to put in there for a final chapter? Review please!!!! Give me your opinion here!!!!! ^.^
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