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Tohru was ecstatic. She walked very fast as she held carefully the box in her hand. She was so proud that she was able to make the carrot-cake on time. That was expected since I'm really good. She smiled politely at the two classmates she saw at their school gate. Upon reaching her school building, she dashed quickly in the wash room to prettify herself. She looked at herself in the mirror one last time and practiced her smile. Satisfied, she kissed the box. Two girls at the wash room looked at her oddly. She ignored them and went to see Kimura.
Tohru reached the classroom of Kimura in no time. Fortunately, the classes haven't started yet and Tohru saw that Kimura was just chatting with some friends. Tohru gulped and exhaled. She approached a nearby classmate of Kimura.
"Sumimasen, may you please call Kimura-san?"
The boy stared at her for a minute then called out Kimura. "Hey, Kimura. There's a little girl here who wants to see you."
Little girl? Tohru was boiling inside but still smiled like she doesn't know what he was talking about.
"Ey, I know you! You're . . . ." Kimura said.
"Tohru. Honda Tohru." Tohru finished for him.
"Right. . ." Kimura said. "So, what's up?"
"Here! This is for you." Tohru handed over the box.
"For me? What's this?"
"A cake. Carrot-cake."
"Wow! It's my favorite. How did you know?"
"Just a hunch." Tohru smiled.
"Um, why?"
Tohru haven't thought of what to say. "Ah. . . . . because . . . I want us to be friends." Tohru said lamely.
"Ah," Fortunately the bell rang. "Oh, well see you."
"Ja ne."
Tohru was very happy that day even the pop quiz their teacher gave in history can't get her spirits down. That night, she cooked dinner extravagantly. She even consulted a cook book to make their dinner extra special.
"Tohru-kun" Shigure sing sang. "The food smells so delicious! I think I'm going to die of hunger any minute now."
Then die. Tohru smiled. "Just wait a little more Shigure-san. This is almost done."
"Okay," Shigure went outside the kitchen.
Kyo looked at the food at their table. "Is someone's birthday today?"
"Why of course! You forgot?!" Shigure's face was that of disbelief then glanced at Tohru.
Kyo immediately felt sorry. "Gomen ne, Tohru. I haven't brought you any gift."
"But it's not my birthday." Tohru replied.
"It's not?"
"No."
Kyo glared at Shigure as if to say. Run for your life."
Shigure just grinned.
Yuki arrived at the dinner table a few minutes later. He was strangely silent. But then nobody noticed anyway. Halfway through their dinner, Haru came in.
"Oh no." Shigure murmured.
"What are you doing here?" Kyo demanded.
"Since when did you own the house?" Haru retorted.
Tohru immediately stood up. "Have you eaten yet Haru-kun?"
"Not yet."
"Wait, I'll get you a plate." Tohru went to the kitchen.
Tohru was pissed. Now, there'll be more plates to wash.
Everybody ate in silence while Haru just kept glancing at Yuki. Tohru noticed this. Nobody even praised my cooking.
After dinner everybody went to their respective rooms to retire early except Haru who still watched television in the living room and Tohru who started sewing the dress of Juliet. Tohru glanced at Haru who seemed to be deep in thought.
Tohru cleared her throat. "Uhm, Haru-kun, why are you here? I mean, what do you need?"
Haru stared at her for a second then answered. "Tohru, I trust you. Don't tell this to anyone ok?"
"Ok."
"I went here because I found out from Momiji that your batch is going to have a ball and I'm hoping that Yuki would ask me to be his date."
Tohru tried to contain her laughter. She can't think of anything to say. "I see."
The next day. . .
Tohru kept the dress in a plastic bag to show to Reiko. First thing in the morning, she went to see Reiko in her classroom. Fortunately, she doesn't have to go to Reiko's classroom because she bumped into her. "Reiko-san!"
"Yes, who are you?" Reiko said tactlessly.
"I'm the one in charge of your dress as Juliet and here's your dress."
"My dress?" Reiko squealed. She grabbed the plastic bag from Tohru and quickly pulled the dress out.
"What's this?" Reiko said distastefully.
"Your dress." Tohru stated as a matter-of-factly.
"This can't be. I can't do this. I will never ever wear that dress." Reiko flung the dress to Tohru. Bitch!
"But you're Juliet. You have to wear this."
"No, I'm going to talk to sensei now. I'm not going to do it."
"But who would do it?"
"It's none of my business." Reiko turned to walk to the faculty room.
"Reiko-san!" Tohru called up.
Reiko turned.
"Just a piece of advice, you might not want to tell sensei your true reason for dropping the role. She might think of you as a snob and picky."
"Yes. Thanks." Reiko continued on.
Hehehehe
Afternoon. . .
Tohru was getting ready to go home. Kyo told her that he would not join her and Yuki because he had to go to his master's dojo. Tohru was waiting for Yuki when he arrived with Reiko.
What is she doing here? "Yuki-kun."
"Tohru, I'm not going home with you today because I just remembered that I still have student council meeting today."
"I see." Tohru said while looking at Reiko.
Yuki noticed. "Tohru, this is Tomoya Reiko. Reiko-san this is Tohru."
"Oh we've met." Reiko said.
"When?" Yuki asked. Tohru was praying. Please shut-up, please shut-up.
"This morning." Was all Reiko said.
Luckily, Yuki didn't ask any further. "Well, we'll have to go now."
Yuki left with Reiko at his side. Tohru looked at their backs. Since when did Yuki have a female friend besides me? Then, Reiko suddenly grabbed Yuki's hands and their hands entwined.
Tohru's eyes can't believe what she was seeing. Harlot. Why does Yuki allow it?
She was lost in her thoughts that she didn't notice a man had approached her.
"Tohru."
She spun around to become face to face with Kimura.
"I want to thank you again for the cake."
"It was nothing."
"May I ask you to the upcoming ball to be my date?" Kimura suddenly blurted out.
"Ha?"
"I said, may I be your date?"
Tohru can't believe what she's hearing but she kept her cool. "Yes, of course."
"Great! I have to go now. See you!" Kimura ran off.
Tohru looked around. Nobody was there. She jumped and shouted. "YES!"