Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters of Fruits Basket, but Natsuki Takaya does.
A/N: I truly apologize for the extended delay. I was having too much fun fooling around after finals. But anyway, thank you so much, my first three reviewers! It was very considerate of you to comment and compliment my story. Thank you very much for the review Kyo's Kitty. By the way, that site you two created, dmg-duelist16 and Goddess of Anime, seems very well-laid out. Thanks for the link, great site too!
Same warnings of Fluffiness, some OOCness, shounen ai - type situations, slight AU, and violence. More to come later on...
(Extra warning: Beware of the cussing and swearing that will definitely appear.)
Now off to the next chapter of Kyo and his developing problem(s).
Chapter 2: Problem
"Oi, Kyo!"
Kyo was pleasantly lying down on the roof as usual, just catching some air. However, once Kyo heard his named called out, he immediately became somewhat irritated. 'Arg, what does the cow want this time...'
"Nan da?" Kyo finally hollered with indifference back to Haru.
"Just had to check up with you," Haru said as he finally poked his head in view of Kyo.
"Ack!" Kyo said rather surprised. But, he quickly regained his composure. "Since when did cows learn how to climb?"
"Since now," Haru said while giving Kyo a signal of thumbs-down with a punk attitude. He finally brought himself to end up sitting rather close to his cousin. He then stared out at the view. "So, this is your favorite hiding spot."
"What exactly do you want?" Kyo asked, rather exasperated.
"Nothing really," Haru said while laying his head between his hands while lying next to Kyo. "I am just checking up on you."
"Fine, then," Kyo said, looking back to his view. "Don't expect a huge conversation to happen. I am here to think."
"Fine by me." After Haru had spoken, the two cousins remained on the roof top silently thinking until they were interrupted by Tohru's final call for dinner.
--
Dinner had ended up being quite pleasant and peaceful. Despite the cruel sarcasms directed to Kyo, nothing really was different or strange about dinner. Tohru had prepared some miso soup with some chicken cutlets, stir- fried rice, bok choy, and tofu. It was lovely and abundant feast for the seven of the people of the Sohma household. Of course, Ayame and Ritsu also had to show up for Tohru's wonderful and skillful cooking. Most of the conversation was something like this:
"Oh! Back in the day our lovely trio was so adventurous. We did so many things and experienced wonders!"
"Why of course! Tohru-kun, would you like to listen?"
"Alright, I would like to learn more about your childhoods'."
"Give it a rest, will you two? You will bore or violate the innocent minds of these adolescents."
"Tohru!! What type of food is that..."
"Curse you, you damn rat! I hate leeks!"
"Hah! Don't complain about Honda-san's cooking."
"Now, now, you two. Let's eat a little more in peace shall we?"
After Haru had spoken, things started to get a bit out of hand...
"Anyways, people... What are we going to do this weekend?" The week had passed rather quickly for everyone. Upcoming events would change the happy- goings to troublesome happenings.
Kyo was the first to answer, after a long pause of silence. "I'm not doing anything in particular."
"Cool..." Haru started.
"Pfft, really now," Shigure interrupted. "I see the word 'chores' in your planner as well, hm?"
"You also have some cleaning in the front of my store," Ayame said thoughtfully. "If I am not mistaken, you had 'erupted' from your temper tantrums and made a mess in my store... Thus, you must do some sweeping and then advertising for my store."
"Yes, Kyo," Hatori continued. "If you could and if you really are doing 'not much' this weekend, could you run a few errands for me and the Sohma residency?"
"And, if you have the time Kyo-kun," Tohru began to say, "could you do a little tutoring for Momiji-kun since he needs help and I am rather busy this weekend as well...?"
"God damn it!" Kyo exclaimed. "I will do what I fucking have to! Don't constantly load things on me and bitch at me either!" "Watch your mouth, bakaneko," Yuki said calmly. "We have a lady and company in our presence."
"Exactly as Yuki says," Shigure backed. "Besides, going on temper tantrums all day long leads you no where."
"Your jealousy doesn't have to be spread around everyone," Hatori stated as well.
"Gosh darn it!" Kyo said while standing up, even more frustrated than before. "Why are you guys always picking on me!?"
"Well, 'cause," Shigure began, "you're always wicked to us, why should we treat you nicely?"
"You should have known better as well, Kyo," Yuki stated blunted.
"God damn it! I don't care anymore! I hate you all! I might as well leave again if I had the chance!" With that Kyo stormed out of the house, into the woods.
"I'll go console him," Haru said as he stood up. He then turned his back on the crowd and said, "Don't give him such a hard time, he can be darn of a brat, but you guys definitely shouldn't take revenge upon a differing personality."
The evening then turned out to be rather quiet. The company returned to the Sohma residency and complex. Tohru and Yuki decided to do a little studying while Shigure sat up at his study planning out ideas for his next romance novel.
However, that night Kyo had not returned home, neither had Haru.
--
That night, Kyo had run as fast as he could to the point where he reached a cliff overlooking the ocean. He took hold of a tree and gasped back some air into his system. He then saw a wonderful view of the sunset. He plopped down and lay down onto his back with hands entwined behind his head.
'Man, why does everyone, even Tohru sometimes, have to be so mean and cruel to me? I can be quite a son of a bitch sometimes... But does that really mean they have to act the same towards me?' Kyo frowned but then sighed. 'Oh well, I really don't care anymore. I should just follow what they say, then maybe they will be happy. After that, if that doesn't work, I should just run away.'
While Kyo had been silently pondering and scowling to himself, Haru like always had gotten lost.
"What am I to do?" Haru thought aloud. "I know! I will just head back in the same direction I came from, that should make me reach the Sohma household, at least."
Haru had decided to do so, but it took him quite a while. He was finally able to wander back after five hours. He then decided as he made it to the doorstep, to take a nap before school started.
--
"Yo, stupid cow?" Kyo called out, while knocking on Haru's head. "Wake up already. School's going to start in an hour."
"Hm..." Haru said while gradually opening his eyes and sitting up. "Where am I?"
"Outside Shigure's house, you dumb-" Kyo wanted to say, but he held back. "Just outside here."
Haru smirked. "Good job not calling me a name. But your personality should stay, it just wouldn't be you."
Kyo was about to say something but Shigure just happened to show up. "Well, well, well... You finally decided to pop back to your cozy home, eh little Kitten? Well, chop chop boy! You got to get to school."
"I know that!" Kyo snapped as he pushed Shigure aside while pounding in.
"So, were you the one who found him and talked some sense into him?" Shigure questioned Haru.
"Nah, that boy's too smart, while I was the one who got lost, as always."
"As always, for sure..."
--
Weeks began to pass as life seemed to get a little more 'normal.' Many of the Sohmas and his classmates noticed some dramatic change in Kyo. He had become more and more like a cool and easy-going person. However, these changes actually failed to make him further progress in school. Kyo had, in the process of changing his personality, began to slack off. He would constantly flunk or barely pull off a mediocre grade on everyone exam and assignment there was.
In addition to his academic decline, his classroom behavior also went into a downfall. Teachers and adults would now constantly snap and scold Kyo for his indecent and poor behavior. His life continued to decline in this way and many others as an entire trimester passed.
Kyo noticed his failures and he then himself became more vulnerable and destroyed within his own psychological system. He could barely take the huge pressure and stress that was laid onto his shoulders. He found a greater loneliness and suffering hiding away his anger and venting. From his mixed behaviors of shyness and conviviality, he developed several symptoms of depression. Some people and old friend thought his life was falling apart. To him, it was a nightmare coming alive into reality.
A good friend of Kyo came looking for him one day. From that room where the friend thought to find Kyo, a widespread scream echoed throughout the halls.
--
To be Continued...
A/N: Perhaps that was too much narration for a conclusion a chapter... Well, comment on it and the rest of the chapter if you can! Yeah... I did rush a bit through this chapter so a couple grammatical and spelling mistakes might appear. So, sorry! But anyway, again, thanks for reading! I really should be updating sooner, and this time I will definitely try harder as well!
A/N: I truly apologize for the extended delay. I was having too much fun fooling around after finals. But anyway, thank you so much, my first three reviewers! It was very considerate of you to comment and compliment my story. Thank you very much for the review Kyo's Kitty. By the way, that site you two created, dmg-duelist16 and Goddess of Anime, seems very well-laid out. Thanks for the link, great site too!
Same warnings of Fluffiness, some OOCness, shounen ai - type situations, slight AU, and violence. More to come later on...
(Extra warning: Beware of the cussing and swearing that will definitely appear.)
Now off to the next chapter of Kyo and his developing problem(s).
Chapter 2: Problem
"Oi, Kyo!"
Kyo was pleasantly lying down on the roof as usual, just catching some air. However, once Kyo heard his named called out, he immediately became somewhat irritated. 'Arg, what does the cow want this time...'
"Nan da?" Kyo finally hollered with indifference back to Haru.
"Just had to check up with you," Haru said as he finally poked his head in view of Kyo.
"Ack!" Kyo said rather surprised. But, he quickly regained his composure. "Since when did cows learn how to climb?"
"Since now," Haru said while giving Kyo a signal of thumbs-down with a punk attitude. He finally brought himself to end up sitting rather close to his cousin. He then stared out at the view. "So, this is your favorite hiding spot."
"What exactly do you want?" Kyo asked, rather exasperated.
"Nothing really," Haru said while laying his head between his hands while lying next to Kyo. "I am just checking up on you."
"Fine, then," Kyo said, looking back to his view. "Don't expect a huge conversation to happen. I am here to think."
"Fine by me." After Haru had spoken, the two cousins remained on the roof top silently thinking until they were interrupted by Tohru's final call for dinner.
--
Dinner had ended up being quite pleasant and peaceful. Despite the cruel sarcasms directed to Kyo, nothing really was different or strange about dinner. Tohru had prepared some miso soup with some chicken cutlets, stir- fried rice, bok choy, and tofu. It was lovely and abundant feast for the seven of the people of the Sohma household. Of course, Ayame and Ritsu also had to show up for Tohru's wonderful and skillful cooking. Most of the conversation was something like this:
"Oh! Back in the day our lovely trio was so adventurous. We did so many things and experienced wonders!"
"Why of course! Tohru-kun, would you like to listen?"
"Alright, I would like to learn more about your childhoods'."
"Give it a rest, will you two? You will bore or violate the innocent minds of these adolescents."
"Tohru!! What type of food is that..."
"Curse you, you damn rat! I hate leeks!"
"Hah! Don't complain about Honda-san's cooking."
"Now, now, you two. Let's eat a little more in peace shall we?"
After Haru had spoken, things started to get a bit out of hand...
"Anyways, people... What are we going to do this weekend?" The week had passed rather quickly for everyone. Upcoming events would change the happy- goings to troublesome happenings.
Kyo was the first to answer, after a long pause of silence. "I'm not doing anything in particular."
"Cool..." Haru started.
"Pfft, really now," Shigure interrupted. "I see the word 'chores' in your planner as well, hm?"
"You also have some cleaning in the front of my store," Ayame said thoughtfully. "If I am not mistaken, you had 'erupted' from your temper tantrums and made a mess in my store... Thus, you must do some sweeping and then advertising for my store."
"Yes, Kyo," Hatori continued. "If you could and if you really are doing 'not much' this weekend, could you run a few errands for me and the Sohma residency?"
"And, if you have the time Kyo-kun," Tohru began to say, "could you do a little tutoring for Momiji-kun since he needs help and I am rather busy this weekend as well...?"
"God damn it!" Kyo exclaimed. "I will do what I fucking have to! Don't constantly load things on me and bitch at me either!" "Watch your mouth, bakaneko," Yuki said calmly. "We have a lady and company in our presence."
"Exactly as Yuki says," Shigure backed. "Besides, going on temper tantrums all day long leads you no where."
"Your jealousy doesn't have to be spread around everyone," Hatori stated as well.
"Gosh darn it!" Kyo said while standing up, even more frustrated than before. "Why are you guys always picking on me!?"
"Well, 'cause," Shigure began, "you're always wicked to us, why should we treat you nicely?"
"You should have known better as well, Kyo," Yuki stated blunted.
"God damn it! I don't care anymore! I hate you all! I might as well leave again if I had the chance!" With that Kyo stormed out of the house, into the woods.
"I'll go console him," Haru said as he stood up. He then turned his back on the crowd and said, "Don't give him such a hard time, he can be darn of a brat, but you guys definitely shouldn't take revenge upon a differing personality."
The evening then turned out to be rather quiet. The company returned to the Sohma residency and complex. Tohru and Yuki decided to do a little studying while Shigure sat up at his study planning out ideas for his next romance novel.
However, that night Kyo had not returned home, neither had Haru.
--
That night, Kyo had run as fast as he could to the point where he reached a cliff overlooking the ocean. He took hold of a tree and gasped back some air into his system. He then saw a wonderful view of the sunset. He plopped down and lay down onto his back with hands entwined behind his head.
'Man, why does everyone, even Tohru sometimes, have to be so mean and cruel to me? I can be quite a son of a bitch sometimes... But does that really mean they have to act the same towards me?' Kyo frowned but then sighed. 'Oh well, I really don't care anymore. I should just follow what they say, then maybe they will be happy. After that, if that doesn't work, I should just run away.'
While Kyo had been silently pondering and scowling to himself, Haru like always had gotten lost.
"What am I to do?" Haru thought aloud. "I know! I will just head back in the same direction I came from, that should make me reach the Sohma household, at least."
Haru had decided to do so, but it took him quite a while. He was finally able to wander back after five hours. He then decided as he made it to the doorstep, to take a nap before school started.
--
"Yo, stupid cow?" Kyo called out, while knocking on Haru's head. "Wake up already. School's going to start in an hour."
"Hm..." Haru said while gradually opening his eyes and sitting up. "Where am I?"
"Outside Shigure's house, you dumb-" Kyo wanted to say, but he held back. "Just outside here."
Haru smirked. "Good job not calling me a name. But your personality should stay, it just wouldn't be you."
Kyo was about to say something but Shigure just happened to show up. "Well, well, well... You finally decided to pop back to your cozy home, eh little Kitten? Well, chop chop boy! You got to get to school."
"I know that!" Kyo snapped as he pushed Shigure aside while pounding in.
"So, were you the one who found him and talked some sense into him?" Shigure questioned Haru.
"Nah, that boy's too smart, while I was the one who got lost, as always."
"As always, for sure..."
--
Weeks began to pass as life seemed to get a little more 'normal.' Many of the Sohmas and his classmates noticed some dramatic change in Kyo. He had become more and more like a cool and easy-going person. However, these changes actually failed to make him further progress in school. Kyo had, in the process of changing his personality, began to slack off. He would constantly flunk or barely pull off a mediocre grade on everyone exam and assignment there was.
In addition to his academic decline, his classroom behavior also went into a downfall. Teachers and adults would now constantly snap and scold Kyo for his indecent and poor behavior. His life continued to decline in this way and many others as an entire trimester passed.
Kyo noticed his failures and he then himself became more vulnerable and destroyed within his own psychological system. He could barely take the huge pressure and stress that was laid onto his shoulders. He found a greater loneliness and suffering hiding away his anger and venting. From his mixed behaviors of shyness and conviviality, he developed several symptoms of depression. Some people and old friend thought his life was falling apart. To him, it was a nightmare coming alive into reality.
A good friend of Kyo came looking for him one day. From that room where the friend thought to find Kyo, a widespread scream echoed throughout the halls.
--
To be Continued...
A/N: Perhaps that was too much narration for a conclusion a chapter... Well, comment on it and the rest of the chapter if you can! Yeah... I did rush a bit through this chapter so a couple grammatical and spelling mistakes might appear. So, sorry! But anyway, again, thanks for reading! I really should be updating sooner, and this time I will definitely try harder as well!