Tohru skipped about the kitchen, making breakfast for the three Sohma men who only seemed to live to eat her food. Kyou sat at the table, scowling when Tohru looked his way, marveling the cheery girl when her back was turned. His face turned to a permanent frown when Shigure entered the room --loudly.
"My my, what a beautiful morning, and the two lovebirds are barely talking? Tut tut, it's a shame how much time you youngsters waste when you have together, why, when I and Aya were your age…" Shigure chuckled and trailed off rubbing his chin.
Kyou's fist slammed down on the table, and shouted at the top of his lungs "SHUT UP you damn perverted dog! We don't want to hear those stories!"
Tohru had turned around, a sweat drop forming, "Uhhh- Kyou-kun don't yell, I'm sure Shigure has some good stories, besides you'll wake up Yuki-kun."
A clunk from upstairs and the shuffling sound equivalent to a sack of potatoes slowly thumping down one step at a time told them that it was too late. Yuki dragged his feet into the kitchen, his head bowed and eyes shut. A small moan escaped him, and he opened one tired eye, and found himself close to Kyou. Yuki's fist cocked back and slammed into Kyou's face like a blunt bullet.
"You woke me up," he muttered, thoroughly annoyed he had to get up so early on a weekend. Also, he had interrupted a rather pleasant dream.
Kyou staggered back holding his nose, "Ah dahmn wat, I hink you bwoke by dose!"
"Pity, I wanted to break your mouth so you'd be quiet," Yuki said callously.
Tohru had rushed to Kyou's side putting an ice laden towel on his nose. She hated when they fought, and her distressed tone of voice showed it. "Kyou-kun are you alright?!"
Yuki couldn't help but feel even more contempt for the cat when Tohru rushed to his side. He hated how she fussed over him even though he was the biggest bastard in the world, even to her. Yuki knew he was biased, but still, anyone with a brain couldn't see how such a sweet girl could like a person like him. Yuki let a soft sigh out of his lips and wandered outside, not feeling like being near them right now. He heard Tohru call out his name quickly but was interrupted by an outbreak of Kyou's foul language. Yuki was fond of Tohru, but the competition between Kyou and himself was killing him because for some reason he thought he was finally losing to the stupid cat.
Yuki sat on the porch staring out at the road when something caught his eyes. A flash of white hair, and a short person tagging along behind it was strolling down the road. He narrowed his eyes, wondering why Kisa and Haru were heading to his house. He stood up as they approached, putting a small genuine smile on his face. He welcomed when Haru came over, it gave him a chance to be around someone that actually treated him like a person. Haru never acted like Yuki was better than him. He listened and talked to him like he actually cared, unlike so many others who created useless conversation just to be near him.
Haru stopped on the porch and played a friendly smile, "Hello Yuki, you're up awfully early."
Yuki couldn't help but glare a little, "yes well, when there are loud idiotic people in the same house it is hard to sleep." He softened his expression again and looked to Kisa, who stood quietly next to Haru. "Hello to you too Kisa, how are you this morning?"
She nodded shyly, "I'm good Yuki-kun, and you?"
"Not bad," he sighed a bit, and turned to go inside, "come in, knowing Honda-san there will be enough food for everyone."
They wandered inside, Haru and Kisa trailing behind Yuki to the kitchen. Yuki sat at the table, "Honda-san, it seems we have two extras this morning."
Tohru turned around and smiled warmly at them, "Haru-kun, Kisa, it's nice to see you!" Tohru had set down the pan she had held and wrapped Kisa in a hug. Haru chuckled to himself as he noticed the younger girl's face go a brilliant shade of red.
"Something funny Haru?" Yuki asked, catching the white haired boy's quiet laughter.
Haru scratched behind his ear and shut his eyes, "No, it's just cute."
Yuki made a puzzled expression, but was interrupted by Tohru setting breakfast on the table.
They had finished breakfast, and the ever deadly awkward silence had fallen. Yuki glanced around bored. Kyou thumped his fingers on the table, glaring at Yuki. Haru rested his face on his hand, watching Yuki quite obviously. Kisa stared at her hands. Shigure pranced about humming in the background.
"Ah, so!" Tohru said, trying to end the quiet, "What brought you two here today Haru?"
"Hmmm?" Haru said glancing over at Tohru, "I came over because I wanted to talk to Yuki. Kisa was missing you and wanted to see if you wouldn't mind hanging out with her for the day."
Tohru beamed, turning her attention to her, "Really?! Kisa-chan I'd love to spend time with you."
Kisa smiled timidly, "I'm happy for that."
Haru wrapped his arm around Yuki's neck and yanked him up, "Well, me and Yuki are going now, later everyone! Have fun Kisa, Tohru." He chortled again and gave Kisa a quick wink, causing her to blush. Haru then drug a semi-disgruntled Yuki out of the house.
Kyou looked confused as they left, "what was that about…"
"Oh silly Kyou, you're so dense in matters of the heart!" Shigure giggled like an all-knowing old lady, "Haru and Yuki are off to do what boys in love do best!"
"DAMNIT!" Kyou jumped up making a face of disgust, "That image will haunt me all day now!"
"You're the one who imagined them Kyou-kun!" Shigure taunted.
"SHUT UP YA DAMN DOG!" Kyou shouted before storming out of the room, most likely to sulk on the roof.
Tohru wore her forever puzzled and helpless look, but then smiled brightly as she turned her attention to Kisa.
"I have some errands to run today, but after I do that we can go spend time at the park or somewhere if you'd like," she said.
Kisa nodded, "I can help you with your errands too right?"
"Of course!"
"Ok," Kisa answered quietly, and started to help clean up the breakfast mess, a shy grin plastered on her face.
Haru and Yuki strolled down the road, both of them enjoying the sunshine and good weather. Yuki raised an eyebrow at Haru, "You know Haru, I'm always happy to socialize with you, so there's no need to manhandle me."
Haru glanced over to apologize, but smirked a bit when he saw Yuki wore a joking smile. Haru did a little mock curtsey, "I'm sorry Prince Yuki, your majesty."
A groan escaped his mouth, and he gave Haru a slight shove, "Don't call me thaaaat. I hate it."
Haru laughed and nudged Yuki in response to the shove, "I know you do, I love to drive you crazy."
"Yes I know you do, you seem to be the only one who believes I'm allowed to be teased," he said with a slight sigh.
Haru looked at the sky with a thoughtful expression, "that's why you love me."
Haru was met by silence and a sideways glance from Yuki. Yuki knew Haru was trying to twist those words to his advantage. Haru was his best friend, and he did indeed love him, but not how Haru loved him. Which was probably naked, Yuki thought to himself.
"Sure Haru, sure," Yuki said, staring blankly down the road.
The cow now gave the side glance, but wore a satisfied smile as he looked back up at the sky. Deep down he knew Yuki said those words as a friend, but Haru was determined to have him think otherwise.
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