Yuki x Kyou
~I don't own Fruits Basket~
Thanks to everyone who reviewed ^_^ You rock~ And thanks for sticking with the story despite the last chapter's pathetic-ness.
I will definitely, definitely try to get them more in character in this chapter. I hope.
I mentioned Yami no Matsuei in this chapter... don't own that either.
I'm going away for like a week and a half or something and I won't be able to use the internet... T_T sorry... So I'll try to update as soon as I get back!
Chapter 10: You know you're getting desperate when...
Kyou had effectively avoided Yuki for an entire day. He had only spoken to him when it was absolutely necessary. He couldn't face him. It made his chest ache and his head hurt. What was worse, he was afraid he would show how pathetic he was. Not going to happen. No way. Boys were *not* supposed to get to the tough, emotionless guy that he tried to be. He was so angry at himself, how could he be weak enough to allow another person to affect him like this? What the hell had gotten into him, anyway? He had no problem hiding his love for Yuki for years... and, he had hid it so well! It had gotten to the point where he was used to, and barely noticed how much the other boy affected him... why couldn't he squelch it now, too?
Yuki was getting really... frustrated. And the frustration wasn't making him angry; just sad. 'And tired,' he noted. He hadn't exactly been able to sleep, his mind had done nothing but frantically try to think of a way to make Kyou forgive him. He still didn't see why Kyou was as upset as he was. Okay, he could understand him being upset. He hadn't told Honda-san the truth, not exactly. But it wasn't *that* bad, was it? He really didn't understand Kyou. '...that's probably a problem in itself.' Glad it was Saturday, Yuki was heading up the stairs to his room, when he heard the most irritating sound imaginable ring out through the house. 'Oh God, not him. I can't take it. Not today.'
"Yuki! Oh, where is my adorable little brother? I have come to bond with you, to make our brotherly love even stronger! It's been an eternity since we last met! I'm terribly sorry, I'm sure you missed me, because I know you love me as much as I you! And I know you're dying to talk to me, to tell me all your joys and ask advice about all your problems!" 'Advice? He'd better just be going on about another of his stupid ideas to make us closer... if Shigure said anything, I swear...' "Um, big brother. It's... you. How, um, special." "Oh my GOD! 'Gure! Did you hear what my lovely Yuki just said?! He said it was SPECIAL that I'm here! He didn't threaten to kill me! He didn't tell me to get out! He didn't even yell at me! I am succeeding! I am breaking the barriers between us, forging a wonderful, unbreakable bond between us! Remember this, Yuki! I am always here for you! Always! Anything you want to talk about, just ask me!" "A-aa. Okay. I'll remember that. I'm sorry, but I'm kind of tired. I'm going upstairs, I think I'll sleep for a little while." "All right, my kawaii little brother! Sweet dreams! And, don't worry! I'll still be here when you wake up!" 'Sweet dreams... right. If I'm lucky enough to dream that Kyou forgives me... I hope I'll sleep forever.' "Uh, thanks."
With that, Yuki went upstairs. He doubted he could sleep, he'd probably end up staring at the ceiling for an hour or so. He just didn't want to face his brother. He didn't have the energy. He had even been civil to Ayame earlier. Sarcastic, yes, but Ayame was self-absorbed enough to take it as a compliment. Or maybe he was just really dense. Maybe both. Once Yuki was in his room, staring at the ceiling, (of course. He should be so lucky as to be able to sleep) he heard a knock on his door. His heart went to his throat- maybe it was Kyou! Maybe he had actually calmed down, at least enough for logical thought processes to function. Kyou would realize he was overreacting, and let him explain- wouldn't he? Because overreacting was an understatement for the way Kyou had responded to the situation. "Come in..." "Um, Yuki?" 'Great... Tohru. The one that started the whole damn thing in the first place.' Well, that wasn't fair. Hanajima had definitely been a catalyst. And he probably could have been a little less... nice, and a little more truthful when he was explaining things to Tohru. He hadn't *ever* been attracted to her. Not physically. She had a the most wonderful personality, but he never felt that he loved her, at least not romantically. It wasn't her fault. She was just... born wrong. He had never wanted to be with her, let alone needed her like he needed Kyou. He had never needed anyone- or anything, for that matter- like he needed Kyou. Air, food, water, Kyou... if he had to pick between the four... if Kyou wasn't there, what would be his reason for breathing? There was no doubt in his mind that Kyou owned his heart. It was almost as if it had literally been removed from his chest and given to Kyou. It hurt when he wasn't there. He felt empty.
"What is it, Honda-san?" Yuki wanted to get this conversation over with as soon as possible, he didn't want to hear any more apologies or see any more tears. They were what had melted his resolve, the reason he had softened his words to the point where they were easily misunderstood. "Um, you know... I haven't really seen you and Kyou together at all lately... are you really...?" Just what the *hell* was she getting at?! "Yes, Honda-san. I love Kyou and I need him... to tell you the truth, when I said that I loved you... I *do* love you. Like a sister, the sister I always wanted... you are the kindest, most honest, hard-working person I have ever met. You're perfect- but, I regret to say, I am... just not interested in girls..." He said. "I never meant to mislead you. I love Kyou, he means everything to me." "So, why...?" "When he overheard me speaking to you the other day, he misunderstood... And now..." He saw her eyes fill up, and hoped she wasn't going to freak out again because he didn't love her. He couldn't deal with that right now. "I-I'm so sorry! Yuki-kun, I never meant to come between you two... when I went upstairs last night, I thought about it, and I realized that there was no way you could be straight..." 'Uh, what's that supposed to mean?' Yuki wondered, sweatdropping despite the situation, "and I decided that you guys are just adorable together! You're even cuter than Hisoka and Tsuzuki from Yami no Matsuei!" "Who?" Yuki asked. Just what the hell was Yami no Matsuei, anyway? "Oh! I guess you've never seen it, Yami no Matsuei's this cute show I watch every week with Hana-chan and Uo-chan, it's about..." "Ah, Honda-san, it's all right, I don't really want to know what it's about... and I'd rather not talk much longer about Kyou and me..." "O-oh, I'm sorry to have brought it up..." "Oh!! My darling otouto! Yami no Matsuei is a wonderful show, you *must* watch it sometime! I have a stupendous idea; we can watch it *together*! Tohru, I must say, you have marvelous taste in yaoi! And Yuki! I am so glad you have found true love! But why didn't you TELL me!? How COULD you? I'm hurt! But, don't worry! I'll forgive you for not telling me! It's been so long since we've talked, after all. Oh, yes! You have problems, do you not? I'm confident that I will be able to solve them for you! Actually, more than confident! I'm positive! So, if you'll excuse us, Miss Tohru- unless, of course, you'd like to help?" "N-no, that's okay... and thank you for the compliment... I'll just... be downstairs if you need me."
"Ayame... what the hell were you doing, listening outside my door!? Why the hell are you here in the first place?! Actually, don't bother. I don't care. I'm not in the mood for this. Just. Please. Leave. Me. Alone." 'Well, so much for nice. But it's worth it if he goes away.' "Yuki," Ayame said, his voice quiet and his tone compassionate, which surprised Yuki, "You really do love him, don't you? If you honestly love Kyou, then you have to tell him. If it's true, and it comes from the heart, he'll believe you... I know he will. Kyou is a lot more adept at dealing with others than he lets on. He probably only got so angry because he loves you as much as you love him. Jealousy makes people do strange things. And to hear that your true love loves someone else..." "But, oniisan, he won't talk to me... he won't even give me a chance to explain. And he said so many awful things... I'm sure he hates me," Yuki said. "Yuki, if you approach him the right way, I'm sure he'll listen." "What could be the right way? I've tried everything I can think of!" "Hm, I have an idea." A grin spread across Ayame's face, and Yuki found himself smiling, too, despite himself. He couldn't believe it. He was actually going to take advice from *Ayame*?
~I don't own Fruits Basket~
Thanks to everyone who reviewed ^_^ You rock~ And thanks for sticking with the story despite the last chapter's pathetic-ness.
I will definitely, definitely try to get them more in character in this chapter. I hope.
I mentioned Yami no Matsuei in this chapter... don't own that either.
I'm going away for like a week and a half or something and I won't be able to use the internet... T_T sorry... So I'll try to update as soon as I get back!
Chapter 10: You know you're getting desperate when...
Kyou had effectively avoided Yuki for an entire day. He had only spoken to him when it was absolutely necessary. He couldn't face him. It made his chest ache and his head hurt. What was worse, he was afraid he would show how pathetic he was. Not going to happen. No way. Boys were *not* supposed to get to the tough, emotionless guy that he tried to be. He was so angry at himself, how could he be weak enough to allow another person to affect him like this? What the hell had gotten into him, anyway? He had no problem hiding his love for Yuki for years... and, he had hid it so well! It had gotten to the point where he was used to, and barely noticed how much the other boy affected him... why couldn't he squelch it now, too?
Yuki was getting really... frustrated. And the frustration wasn't making him angry; just sad. 'And tired,' he noted. He hadn't exactly been able to sleep, his mind had done nothing but frantically try to think of a way to make Kyou forgive him. He still didn't see why Kyou was as upset as he was. Okay, he could understand him being upset. He hadn't told Honda-san the truth, not exactly. But it wasn't *that* bad, was it? He really didn't understand Kyou. '...that's probably a problem in itself.' Glad it was Saturday, Yuki was heading up the stairs to his room, when he heard the most irritating sound imaginable ring out through the house. 'Oh God, not him. I can't take it. Not today.'
"Yuki! Oh, where is my adorable little brother? I have come to bond with you, to make our brotherly love even stronger! It's been an eternity since we last met! I'm terribly sorry, I'm sure you missed me, because I know you love me as much as I you! And I know you're dying to talk to me, to tell me all your joys and ask advice about all your problems!" 'Advice? He'd better just be going on about another of his stupid ideas to make us closer... if Shigure said anything, I swear...' "Um, big brother. It's... you. How, um, special." "Oh my GOD! 'Gure! Did you hear what my lovely Yuki just said?! He said it was SPECIAL that I'm here! He didn't threaten to kill me! He didn't tell me to get out! He didn't even yell at me! I am succeeding! I am breaking the barriers between us, forging a wonderful, unbreakable bond between us! Remember this, Yuki! I am always here for you! Always! Anything you want to talk about, just ask me!" "A-aa. Okay. I'll remember that. I'm sorry, but I'm kind of tired. I'm going upstairs, I think I'll sleep for a little while." "All right, my kawaii little brother! Sweet dreams! And, don't worry! I'll still be here when you wake up!" 'Sweet dreams... right. If I'm lucky enough to dream that Kyou forgives me... I hope I'll sleep forever.' "Uh, thanks."
With that, Yuki went upstairs. He doubted he could sleep, he'd probably end up staring at the ceiling for an hour or so. He just didn't want to face his brother. He didn't have the energy. He had even been civil to Ayame earlier. Sarcastic, yes, but Ayame was self-absorbed enough to take it as a compliment. Or maybe he was just really dense. Maybe both. Once Yuki was in his room, staring at the ceiling, (of course. He should be so lucky as to be able to sleep) he heard a knock on his door. His heart went to his throat- maybe it was Kyou! Maybe he had actually calmed down, at least enough for logical thought processes to function. Kyou would realize he was overreacting, and let him explain- wouldn't he? Because overreacting was an understatement for the way Kyou had responded to the situation. "Come in..." "Um, Yuki?" 'Great... Tohru. The one that started the whole damn thing in the first place.' Well, that wasn't fair. Hanajima had definitely been a catalyst. And he probably could have been a little less... nice, and a little more truthful when he was explaining things to Tohru. He hadn't *ever* been attracted to her. Not physically. She had a the most wonderful personality, but he never felt that he loved her, at least not romantically. It wasn't her fault. She was just... born wrong. He had never wanted to be with her, let alone needed her like he needed Kyou. He had never needed anyone- or anything, for that matter- like he needed Kyou. Air, food, water, Kyou... if he had to pick between the four... if Kyou wasn't there, what would be his reason for breathing? There was no doubt in his mind that Kyou owned his heart. It was almost as if it had literally been removed from his chest and given to Kyou. It hurt when he wasn't there. He felt empty.
"What is it, Honda-san?" Yuki wanted to get this conversation over with as soon as possible, he didn't want to hear any more apologies or see any more tears. They were what had melted his resolve, the reason he had softened his words to the point where they were easily misunderstood. "Um, you know... I haven't really seen you and Kyou together at all lately... are you really...?" Just what the *hell* was she getting at?! "Yes, Honda-san. I love Kyou and I need him... to tell you the truth, when I said that I loved you... I *do* love you. Like a sister, the sister I always wanted... you are the kindest, most honest, hard-working person I have ever met. You're perfect- but, I regret to say, I am... just not interested in girls..." He said. "I never meant to mislead you. I love Kyou, he means everything to me." "So, why...?" "When he overheard me speaking to you the other day, he misunderstood... And now..." He saw her eyes fill up, and hoped she wasn't going to freak out again because he didn't love her. He couldn't deal with that right now. "I-I'm so sorry! Yuki-kun, I never meant to come between you two... when I went upstairs last night, I thought about it, and I realized that there was no way you could be straight..." 'Uh, what's that supposed to mean?' Yuki wondered, sweatdropping despite the situation, "and I decided that you guys are just adorable together! You're even cuter than Hisoka and Tsuzuki from Yami no Matsuei!" "Who?" Yuki asked. Just what the hell was Yami no Matsuei, anyway? "Oh! I guess you've never seen it, Yami no Matsuei's this cute show I watch every week with Hana-chan and Uo-chan, it's about..." "Ah, Honda-san, it's all right, I don't really want to know what it's about... and I'd rather not talk much longer about Kyou and me..." "O-oh, I'm sorry to have brought it up..." "Oh!! My darling otouto! Yami no Matsuei is a wonderful show, you *must* watch it sometime! I have a stupendous idea; we can watch it *together*! Tohru, I must say, you have marvelous taste in yaoi! And Yuki! I am so glad you have found true love! But why didn't you TELL me!? How COULD you? I'm hurt! But, don't worry! I'll forgive you for not telling me! It's been so long since we've talked, after all. Oh, yes! You have problems, do you not? I'm confident that I will be able to solve them for you! Actually, more than confident! I'm positive! So, if you'll excuse us, Miss Tohru- unless, of course, you'd like to help?" "N-no, that's okay... and thank you for the compliment... I'll just... be downstairs if you need me."
"Ayame... what the hell were you doing, listening outside my door!? Why the hell are you here in the first place?! Actually, don't bother. I don't care. I'm not in the mood for this. Just. Please. Leave. Me. Alone." 'Well, so much for nice. But it's worth it if he goes away.' "Yuki," Ayame said, his voice quiet and his tone compassionate, which surprised Yuki, "You really do love him, don't you? If you honestly love Kyou, then you have to tell him. If it's true, and it comes from the heart, he'll believe you... I know he will. Kyou is a lot more adept at dealing with others than he lets on. He probably only got so angry because he loves you as much as you love him. Jealousy makes people do strange things. And to hear that your true love loves someone else..." "But, oniisan, he won't talk to me... he won't even give me a chance to explain. And he said so many awful things... I'm sure he hates me," Yuki said. "Yuki, if you approach him the right way, I'm sure he'll listen." "What could be the right way? I've tried everything I can think of!" "Hm, I have an idea." A grin spread across Ayame's face, and Yuki found himself smiling, too, despite himself. He couldn't believe it. He was actually going to take advice from *Ayame*?