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Yukijorou: The Snow Fairy
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Episode 2- So Close, But Yet So Far
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The singing stopped.
She looked down at him.
Yuki, mouth agape, was at a loss for words.
Smiling softly, she placed a hand over his eyes.
And it became dark again… but it was warm this time.
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Tohru sighed anxiously.
Shigure tried his best to provide consolation.
"Why don't you eat the delicious food you made, Tohru-kun? I'm sure it will take your mind off things."
She smiled uneasily at him.
"Uh, no, it's okay, Shigure-san. I'm going to wait for Yuki-kun."
Kyoh just gave a slightly agitated look and kept eating.
Knock Knock
They all turned their heads toward the sound. Tohru got up from the table excitedly.
"I'll get it…!"
She stood up and walked to the sliding door in anticipation. She opened it.
"Hello…?? Is anyone there? Yuki-kun?"
There was only a gust of arctic wind. It was cold and she rubbed her hands together to keep warm. She jerked her head in all directions.
Nothing.
Just a whirlwind of snowflakes.
"ugh."
She heard an uncomfortable groan. The brunette looked down.
"Yuki-kun…"
He lay out on the hardwood floor. He appeared to have passed out.
"But, who…??"
Tohru looked around again, then at the peaceful face of the so-called 'Prince of Kaiwaia High'
: How'd Yuki-kun get here? :
Kyoh and Shigure got up from the table and looked over her shoulder. Shigure asked,
"What happened to Yuki-kun?"
Tohru wondered to herself as well.
"…I-I don't know."
Shigure stared at his fallen cousin then at Tohru. She looked confused and fearful. He put a reassuring hand on her shoulder and gave an order to the orange-haired neko beside him.
"Kyoh-kun, bring him inside to his room."
Kyoh did as asked. Though he would never admit it, he was also concerned and his expression unintentionally showed it. He took his rival, hauled him over his back, and carried him in the direction of his room.
Tohru watched the two go away.
"Come on, Tohru-kun,"
Shigure offered.
"Let's go back inside. You should eat to get some strength. Then you can go and take care of Yuki-kun if you want, but I'm sure that he is all right."
She nodded optimistically.
: I hope so. :
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Tohru stood by his bed and held his hand.
Strangely enough, Yuki didn't feel like ice. In fact, he didn't feel cold at all.
: How come he feels so warm? :
She took the perplexing thought off her mind and took out a warm towel that she had drenched in hot water. She placed it on his forehead.
: Oh Okaasan, I hope Yuki-kun doesn't get sick. :
She then looked at his serene demeanor…
She smiled gently.
: At least, it looks as if he's having sweet dreams… :
Tohru brushed a few stray strands of hair off his face fondly. She blushed.
: He looks so handsome while he sleeps. :
She put a tender hand on his face and stared at him lovingly. She couldn't resist the temptation.
Besides, how many people get this chance?
She leaned in close…
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Yuki felt a light breathing on him. He stirred awake slowly and distinguished the blur of someone's face.
Whoever it was, was very close.
However, he began to recognize the figure, the familiar brown hair with ribbons and pleasant features. However, her eyes were closed and her lips were puckered.
"Umm… Honda-san, what are you doing…??"
Her eyes practically flew out of their sockets.
: Wah! He's awake!!! :
All color drained from her face, and she jumped back from Yuki as if he had the plague.
Yuki was taken aback by her actions.
"Uhh… Are you feeling well, Honda-san?"
"Y-yes! Of c-course!"
"You look a little pale."
"I-I'm fine… I-I'm really more concerned about you, Yuki-kun."
He smirked amused.
"Why's that, Honda-san? I feel just fine."
Tohru examined him from top to bottom repetitively and pointed out,
"But… you were out in that storm and-"
He cut her off and smiled at her, in a way Tohru had never seen him smile before. It was so… uplifting.
"Let's just say… I had a little help."
"From… who?"
He gave her a whimsical expression.
"…A fairy."
Tohru looked bewildered.
"A f-fairy?"
Yuki grinned and leaned back on his pillow.
"Yehp."
The charming teenage girl beamed.
"Well, I'm glad that this fairy helped you, as long as Yuki-kun is safe."
Tohru got up and walked towards his door. Yuki watched her from the corner of his eye.
"Thanks, Honda-san."
She turned around and reddened. She nodded.
"Good Night."
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Tohru closed the door and sighed. She had wanted to say more, but she couldn't. He was so gorgeous. Being around him made her feel uneasy.
But, at least, she had gotten away from that incredibly embarrassing situation.
She blushed at the thought.
: What was I thinking? :
She shook her head.
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It was the middle of the night.
Yuki stared into space. He was so restless.
He had become skeptical of what he had seen.
It was ridiculous.
He thought over the idea. It was absurd, preposterous.
Tohru must have thought he was crazy.
Where had the urge to call an image such a fanciful creature come from?
A fairy??
It was just a dream.
: Reality and fantasy are playing with my mind. :
It must have been the loneliness, all just a hallucination. It was cold outside as well. He had been very well numb from head to toe, and he was completely exhausted.
The vision could have been the result of anything…
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However, if he believed all this was true…
Why was he in such denial?
The dark-haired prince frowned.
: It's because I don't believe it. She seemed so real. :
He sighed in reverie. He could almost feel her miraculous warmth, her touch, her voice, her eyes.
Yuki wasn't sure of what to do, though the answer was as obvious and clear as day. He had to find her, and the thought of an adventure intrigued him.
Either an image or someone real had triggered his curiosity.
But he wouldn't say why… in any case, not now.
Tomorrow night, he would determine what was real or not.
The only problem was…
: How will I find her? :
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To Be Continued
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So… What about it? Don't let the interaction of Tohru and Yuki make you feel sorry for her. At least, not just yet!! Hehehe. I have bigger plans.
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Romance can bloom in the snow. Nature takes its own course. Moreover, seasons change. All will work out in the end. (Hint hint)
Don't understand? Well, you have time to learn.
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