Chapter Four: Midnight Mishap

Tohru and Kandis walked briskly towards the store. Tohru had her face forward with her handbag swinging in the wind. Kandis was watching her with her purse at her side.

"So what did Kyo want?" Kandis asked.

"Huh?"

"He asked to talk to you remember?"

"Oh yea. It was nothing really."

"Just boyfriend, girlfriend stuff?"

"Um sure."

"Wow how long have you guys been going out?"

"Let's see. Since winter I suppose."

"Oh I see, so you're still at the start of your relationship."

"Huh?"

"You know the beginning. I can kind of tell. Have you guys kissed yet?"

"Kissed?" Tohru stopped pink beginning to form on her cheeks.

"I know, you don't like to kiss in front of people."

"What?"

"Well it's in your culture isn't it? People in Japan don't put their relationships out there. They don't flaunt it. They keep it to themselves."

"Oh" Tohru suddenly smiled, "Right. That's it" she started to walk again.

"It's not like that in America."

"Huh? It isn't?"

"Oh no. People in America, they'll flaunt it anytime. In front of people too. They don't care."

"Oh."

"For you guys it's more of a private thing. I think that is sweet. I loved the way he pulled you to the side like that. He's really quite cute."

"Oh thanks. I'll tell him you said so."



Tohru looked forward once again as she thought about what she and Kyo had talked about previously. She had followed him outside and he had his hands on his hips.

"What is it Kyo?"

"Um. Well this girl thinks that we're going out right?"

"Mhm."

"I think that maybe from time to time, while she's here that is, that we sort of play with that whole thing."

"What do you mean?"

"What I mean is? We need to act more like we're together. Now it's obvious that we can't hug or anything, or get to close."

"Right" she nodded with a smile.

"But we can do stuff like this. Talk to one another in private. When we're not really, you know."

"Oh I see. Okay Kyo I agree. While she's here this week, we can do that."

"Okay."

"Tohru?"

"Hmm?" Tohru looked over at Kandis.

"You okay? You looked dazed."

"Oh I was just thinking about something. Oh we're here" she stopped in front of the small store.

"This is it?"

"Mhm."

Kandis put her hands together.

"It's so cute and quaint" then she turned to Tohru and laughed, "I know I keep saying that word. Am I annoying you yet?"

"No" Tohru shook her head, "Not at all."

"Good you'll let me know if I am right?"

Tohru just chuckled then they walked in. It took a few minutes to find everything she needed. All it took was one bag however, and then they were out of the store. On the way back they talked some more.

"So Hatsuharu, what's his story?"

"Hmm?"

"I mean what's he all about. He's really got that bad boy look going for him. It makes him look very attractive."

"Oh yea. Hatsuharu is a very nice guy. He's very sweet too."

"Is he single?"

"Huh?"

"I'm sorry for asking. It's just you hardly ever meet a guy like that who's not. His hair is really cool too. I like the black and white."

"Um, he is single, but he's in love with someone."

"Of course he is. I can tell he's the type who could be romantic. She must be one lucky girl."

"Well actually. It's difficult them being together. That's all I really can say."

"Oh that's a shame. So what's he like? His hobbies I mean. What does he do?"

"Who Hatsuharu? Well he plays music."

"I knew it!" Kandis replied excitedly, "He looks like a musician. What instrument does he play?"

"Oh the keyboard and piano."

"Piano. Is he any good?"

"Oh yes he's very good. He's also a very good singer."

"Wow. Singer and musician. A double threat. You know girls just go for that type of guy. Mark my words, whoever this girl is that he's in love with; she'll probably fall for him. I guarantee it."

"I hope you're right."



When they arrived home Kandis offered to help Tohru with the ginger pork. They all sat down and enjoyed the delicious meal.

"How do you like it?" Tohru asked Kandis.

"Oh it's so good. You're an excellent cook Tohru."

"I agree" Momiji spoke up, "It's great Tohru. Don't you think so Haru?"

"Yea" he nodded with a smile, "This is better than your last batch. Oh it's getting late" he said looking at the watch on his left arm, "Momiji we got to get home."

"Oh yea" Momiji nodded.

"Oh I almost forgot" Kandis replied, "You two are more than welcome to come down to the set tomorrow. You as well Yuki, Kyo, and Shigure. After all Tohru's in the movie too."

Yuki and Kyo almost spit out their rice.

"What!" they said together.

"Oh yea. I forgot about that" Tohru replied.

"Tohru you're going to be in the movie?" Shigure asked.

"Uh it's just a small role. That my uncle asked me to play. Any way I get to go down to the set tomorrow and shoot my part. So Yuki and Kyo are you guys going to come?"

"Um of course Miss Honda" Yuki replied.

"Yea" Kyo nodded, "I'll be there."

"Unfortunately Momiji and I can't be there" Hatsuharu replied, "We have things to do tomorrow."

"Yea too bad" Momiji added.

"Take a rein check though" Kandis said, "We'll be there for awhile."

"Okay" Haru replied with a smile, "Good night everyone. Thanks for the book Shigure."

"All right Haru" Shigure nodded, "Be safe walking home."

Tohru led Kandis to her room where they found Kyoko sleeping soundly on her bed. It was close to midnight and Shigure had gone to bed as well. Kyo had gone to the roof, while Yuki had walked to his secret base to check on the garden.

"Aw. Is she yours?" Kandis replied walking over to pet the small kitten.

"Mhm. That's Kyoko. She was named after my mother."

"She's so cute" Kandis said as she knelt to pet her.

Kyoko yawned and purred as she continued to stroke her. Then she stretched and jumped down from the bed as Kandis stood back up. She looked around.

"You have a nice room Tohru."

"Thank you."

Kandis spotted the two photographs on Tohru's desk and walked over.

"Is this your mom?"

"Oh yea."

"Your uncle told me a little about her. She passed away huh?"

"Mhm."

"How long ago?"

"About two years ago."

"Wow. And this one is your father right?" she said pointing at the other picture.

"Mhm. Both of them. In fact" Tohru replied with a smile, "This is my mom, father, and these two are Kyo's parents."

"Wow. So you've known Kyo a really long time huh?

"Well sort of."

"I see" Kandis stretched, "Hey you have a baseball cap," she said as she noticed the red cap on her dressing table.

Yuki was coming up the stairs at the moment and stopped at Tohru's door when he heard that. He peered in as Tohru gently picked up the cap and let Kandis see it.

"Yes. It's very special to me. You see it was given to me by a boy."

"A boy? Who was he?"

"I don't really know."

Kandis eyed her suspiciously.

"Why don't you start at the beginning?"

"Okay."

Yuki leaned against the wall as Tohru once again told the story. She told Kandis all that had happened the day she met the red-capped boy. They were both sitting on the ground now.

"And then he led me home. Very gradually. And before he left, he placed the cap on my head and took off. So I never really got to see what he looked like. Or to say thank you."

"Wow! That is some story. He could be anybody."

"I know" Tohru nodded as she placed the cap back on the dressing table, "Now the cap is a reminder to me that there are decent people in the world. And I know it sounds kind of silly, but since then I have often thought of him as my first love."

"Uh" Yuki looked up.

"How could you not? Oh I hope you meet him someday Tohru."

"That's probably impossible. But thank you."

Yuki smiled slightly as he pulled away from the wall and walked back downstairs. The two girls got ready for bed and Kandis looked out the window. Kyoko jumped onto the bed and rubbed her head on Tohru's hand. Tohru petted her gently. Kandis turned around and stretched again.

"Oh Tohru by the way where's the bathroom?"

"Oh it's downstairs. It's just off the sitting room."

"I think I can find it. I'll be right back" Kandis replied exiting the room.

"Okay" Tohru nodded.



Kandis walked downstairs and directly to the bathroom. Yuki was coming out as she was walking over. They bumped right into each other. POOF!

Kandis looked around her in confusion.

"What in the world just happened?" she thought as a small furry rat disappeared into the sitting room.

She looked down and saw Yuki's clothes lying in a heap.

"Hmm? Clothes? I'll go put them in the laundry room" she thought as she picked them up.



Back upstairs Tohru heard scratching on her door. Kyoko perked up her ears but then went back to her cleaning as Tohru walked over.

"Miss Honda!" Yuki's voice called out desperately as he scratched, "Please open up!"

"Yuki?" Tohru said confused as she opened the door, "What's" she started to say as she looked forward, "Where are you?"

"Down here Miss Honda" he replied.

She looked down and gasped.

"Yuki! What happened?" she said as she scooped him up and carried him into her room.

"I sort of bumped into your friend when I was coming out of the bathroom" he answered, "She took my clothes to the laundry room."

"Oh dear" she said as she placed him on her desk, "Did she see you?"

"I don't think so."

"Wait right there" she replied, "I'll go get you some more clothes from your room."

"Okay" he nodded as she exited the room, "Now why didn't I think of that?" he thought, "I guess I was too panicked."

Kyoko stopped cleaning herself and began to sniff the air. Her bright yellow eyes gazed around the room until they landed on the small rat that was sitting on the desk. She walked over slowly. Yuki turned around just in time to see her jump from the bed, to the desk to pounce him. He leapt from the desk and ran out the door in terror.

"Miss Honda!" he cried out.

Tohru ran out of his room and caught a glimpse of him running past and Kyoko chasing him. Kandis came up at that moment.

"Hey looks like your cat found a mouse to play with" Kandis replied.

"Uh yea" Tohru said in a hurry, "Wait in the room! I'll be right back!"

"Hmm?"



Kyoko chased Yuki down the stairs and all over the bottom floor. She cornered him towards the bathroom where Kyo was coming out. Yuki was leaning against the wall as Kyoko came closer.

"Well, well, well" Kyo replied amused, "Isn't this a pretty picture."

"Shut up you stupid cat and help me!" Yuki shouted.

"And what makes you think that I will help you huh?"

"You were planning this from the start. That's why you got that little monster."

"Don't be stupid that's not why I got her."

"But you're sure enjoying it aren't you?"

"Oh yea. I'm enjoying every minute of it."

"Yuki!" Tohru called as she ran down the stairs.

"Oh well. It was fun while it lasted" Kyo sighed as he picked up Kyoko.

"Kyo" Tohru replied out of breath as she came over, "Have you seen?"

"He's down there" Kyo said, "Here. Better take her upstairs. I'm going to bed."

"Thanks" Tohru replied as she saw Yuki scurry to the laundry room.

She sighed herself as she headed upstairs. She walked into her room and gave Kyoko to Kandis.

"Did you get the mouse?"

"Yea, I let him out. I have to go do something so I'll be back okay. Watch her for me."

"Sure" Kandis nodded as Kyoko licked her lips.



Tohru walked downstairs and knocked lightly on the laundry room door.

"Yuki are you okay?" she asked worried.

"Yes" he answered.

"Well can I come in?"

"Um give me a second."

"Okay" she said.

"All right come on in."

She walked in and saw him sitting on the washing machine.

"Yuki I am so so sorry. Are you sure you're all right?"

"I'm fine Miss Honda" he replied with a slight smile, "It's not like I've never been chased by a cat before."

"I know. But she's my cat and I should have been more careful."

"It's okay Miss Honda" he reassured her, "These things happen," he said as he jumped off the machine, "Especially in the Sohma family. Don't worry about."

"Okay."

"You should get back to your guest."

"You're right. She's probably worried about me. Good night Yuki. Again I am so sorry."

"It's okay Miss Honda" he chuckled, "Good night."

She left the room and then he immediately frowned.

"That stupid cat. He is going to pay for this," he thought angrily.



Authors Note: Okay I will see you guys next Monday! Hope you enjoyed the chapter. Again it was another long one for ya!

Next Chapter: First Day of Shooting

Tohru's first day as a movie star! She gets to meet her other co-stars as well.