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Chapter 2: Right and Wrong

Kyou stood in his bedroom, staring at the two different shirts in his hands. They appeared to be identical black T-shirts to everybody else in the world, but he knew that they were very different. One of them always seemed to bring him bad luck. The last time he had worn it, Kagura had beaten him half to death, Uotani had won every card game they played (and betted on), and Tohru had gotten sick, so Yuki decided to make everybody dinner…full of leeks.

The other shirt always seemed to bring him good luck. He found five dollars on the road, gotten an 'A' on a big test, and it was the one he had worn the day he had fallen through the roof and into Tohru's life.

"Dammit…I knew I should have labeled them!" Kyou growled as he tried to decide which shirt to put on. It was crucial that he made the right choice since it was the first day of his life without having to worry (and by worry, I mean get jealous) every single time he saw Yuki talking with Tohru. He also didn't have to fear for his life when he heard Kagura was coming to visit anymore either. All thanks to the fact that Yuki and Kagura were getting married.

"Argh…I guess I'll just try you," Kyou tossed the shirt in his left hand over his shoulder and onto the floor as he slipped on the other. He would have liked to be able to make sure he looked presentable, and not completely unlucky, but he didn't have a mirror in his room.

I guess I should have accepted the damn thing from Shigure

Kyou decided to just head on outside and bear whatever events came his way. He swung his door open and bravely strode outside…

…and ended up face to face with a puff of smoke.

"Dammit! Wrong shirt!" Kyou yelled as he dragged himself through the smoke and to the root of the problem. He entered the kitchen to see Tohru desperately trying to put a fire out by hitting it repeatedly with her spatula.

"G-good morning Kyou! Today's breakfast might be a little late," Tohru wheezed between her smacking. "I was trying to make smores and it got a little messy," she called over the dying flames. Tohru's spirits had been down ever since she had learned that Kyou and Yuki were getting married. While she had scrambled the breakfast eggs, she recalled that Uotani liked to eat chocolate snacks to cheer herself up, especially when she was depressed over a guy, and had decided to try the same tactic on herself. It might have even worked if the snacks hadn't burst into flames.

Note to self…don't put smores wrapped in tin foil in the microwave

"Stupid girl, you should be more careful next time," Kyou scolded as he grabbed a glass of water and tossed it into the fire. It died out the instant the water hit, leaving an embarrassed Tohru holding a burnt spatula.

"G-gomen," Tohru whimpered as her eyes roamed the damaged kitchen appliance. "I'll buy a new one to replace the one I ruined," she promised as she turned to bow to Kyou. She raised her head again to stand, only to realize that Kyou was still looking at the microwave in wonderment.

He must be trying to figure out how I managed to ruin something as simple as smores

"You were trying to make smores?" Kyou inquired somewhat worriedly. He had once overheard that amazon friend of Tohru talking about the different foods a depressed girl should eat.

Smores had come up several times.

What could she be depressed about?

Before Tohru could answer Kyou's question, Yuki strolled into the kitchen. "What's burning in here?" he questioned nobody in particular. As the fried microwave came into view, he decided that he was better off without knowing. Pretending that he hadn't asked a question, he continued speaking.

"Kagura and the rest of the family's coming over today. So far, only you two and Akito know about the wedding and I decided that it's best to tell everybody about it and get it over with today."

Tohru finds out about the wedding the same morning I catch her making smores?

Kyou glared angrily at his cousin, then glanced longingly at Tohru.

I guess my competition isn't out of the running just yet

"So Yuki, when were you going to decide to tell me that you were announcing the wedding to everybody today?" Kyou angrily asked. He really didn't care about that, after all, it was Kagura and Yuki's business…but he was angry that Tohru apparently still had feelings towards that damn rat and needed to argue about something to get the rage out. "Other people live in this house you know. It's nice to know that you're so considerate," Kyou loudly grumbled.

Tohru's eyes darted to Yuki as he expelled a long exasperated sigh. The two had been in the kitchen together for less than 2 minutes, and already they were arguing like an old married couple.

One day, they really will be an old married couple…and I'll just be old

No way! Look at the way they fight over every little thing! You can slip in and take Kyou from Yuki easily

B-but…that's wrong!

So?

I can't purposely try to break them up! They're my friends!

Again I ask…so?

Tohru hung her head in shame. She was a horrible person and friend. How could she possibly watch a couple fight, especially a couple that was composed of two of the closest people in the world to her, and become excited about the way it would benefit herself? Selfish…selfish…selfish…

"Selfish…selfish…selfish…" Tohru mumbled to herself quietly in disgust.

Ding Dong

The sound of the doorbell efficiently dragged Tohru out of her blues as well as distracted Yuki and Kyou from their ugly little spat.

"I-I'll get it!" Tohru called out as she rushed away from the kitchen to open the door for their guest. "Welcome!"

"Hohoho…congratulations Tohru!" Ayame cried joyfully as he grabbed Tohru's hands into his and held them tightly to his chest. "I came as soon as I heard the happy news!"

"Eh…you al-already know?" Tohru asked, though her concentration was on keeping the bones in her hand in tact.

Owee owee owee ow

"Of course I already know! Yuki would only invite me over for one reason and one reason only…to tell me about my future nephew!" Ayame exclaimed. He grabbed a shocked Tohru by the shoulders and held her away from him to examine her. "So Tohru…how far along are you?"

"Eh?" Tohru tried to wrap her head around this. "What are you talking about Ayame?"

"I'm talking about your pregnancy Tohru! So how far along are you?" Ayame's face was covered in glee. It was about time his little brother followed his footsteps and began exploring the wonderful pleasures of sex.

"I-I'm pregnant!" Tohru exclaimed in fright and confusion. "H-how! When!"

"Ah…my poor naïve, slightly less virtuous, Princess," Ayame sighed. Yuki must be doing something horribly wrong if his girl couldn't even remember their night of wild lovemaking. "Let me refresh your memory. I'm not sure when you did the deed, but from my observations of Yuki, my guess is that h-"

"AYAME! Tohru is not pregnant with my child!" Yuki interrupted frantically.

"She's not?" Ayame gave Tohru a quick look over. "Hmm…she does seem awfully skinny for a pregnant woman," his once overjoyed smile fell in a flash…only to be replaced by another. "That means you must have invited me over because you have decided that you love you dear older brother!" Ayame spun his body so that he could force Yuki into a tight bear hug. "Oh how I've waited for this day!"

He probably would have succeeded in breaking his brother's back with his affectionate embrace if it weren't for the pair of fists coming at his face. One came from his dear younger brother; the other from an angry Kyou who was still recovering from the shock of hearing the false claim that Tohru was pregnant.

Ding Dong

Once again, Tohru opened the door for the visitors, though this time she did it with much more hesitance than the last. Luckily, she was awarded with a much less painful greeting this time around.

"Hi Tohru! I was so excited when Yuki invited us over. You're happy that we're here too, ne Tohru, ne!" Momiji exclaimed happily as he bounced into the house. He was followed shortly by the ever-so-dazed Haru who nodded a polite hello to Tohru.

"So, when are we going to find out the big surprise? Does it have something to do with Ayame passing out in your hallway?" Momiji asked, not even remotely disturbed by the sight of the unconscious body of his older cousin.

"I'll tell you when everybody gets here. You can wait in the dining room," Yuki answered calmly and somewhat distractedly. He stared at the unsightly bloodstain left by Ayame's nose in annoyance.

That is going to take forever to get out

"Hurray! The dining room! Tohru, will you come with me?" Momiji asked hopefully as he hip-hopped around her.

"Heh heh…actually, I've already heard the news…I think I'm just going to go to my room while everybody talks," Tohru replied. "I have a bit of a headache."

"Are you not feeling well today?" Yuki asked, quickly taking his mind off of the ruined wood floor. "Maybe you should rest a bit," he suggested as Kyou watched Tohru with worried eyes. He wished he could express his concern as well…but every time he tried, Tohru seemed to end up apologizing to him. Besides, he had to act cool.

"H-hai! That's a good idea Yuki. Thank you," she smiled gratefully, as she quickly made her way upstairs. From behind closed doors, she could hear an animated conversation filled of Momiji's adorable whines and Kyou's heartfelt complaints.

Ahh…it's so nice to have all the Jyuunishi all under one roof

Tohru sighed. She loved seeing everybody. All of the Sohmas had been so nice to her…well, maybe not Akito…but he had his own issues to deal with. Still, even her close bond to all of them couldn't bring her to stay as Yuki announced to everybody that he and Kyou were getting married.

It would just hurt too much.

Tohru let a sigh escape her mouth as she sunk down into her bed and let the muffled sounds of the family interactions taking place downstairs drift over her.

What are you so depressed about? What happened to the optimistic Tohru?

She died

Yea right. She's still there. She's just buried in self-pity. Stop feeling so bad for yourself and go get your man, you big pansy!

I can't! I can't break them up!

After almost an hour of debating the subject in her head, Tohru's internal argument was interrupted by a knock at her door.

"Come in!" she called out as she sat up on her bed. Kagura came tumbling out from behind the door and onto the bed next to Tohru.

"Ahh! I feel like I haven't seen you since forever!" Kagura giggled as she gave her friend a quick hug. "You feeling better now?"

"Yes! I'm good and healthy!" Tohru exclaimed, patting herself on the chest several times as if to show how strong she was.

"Good. Now I don't feel guilty for interrupting you to ask you what you think of the wedding!" Kagura exclaimed. She looked at Tohru expectantly, waiting for an answer.

Tohru continued looking at Kagura, waiting for the question.

They waited in silence, both of the girls becoming more confused by the other's quietness by the second.

"Eh…Tohru…so what do you think of the wedding?" Kagura finally said when she realized that her dumb ass buddy didn't seem to understand that the question was implied.

Wow…she sure took her sweet time asking me

"I think…I think that I am very happy for the couple," Tohru responded after giving her words a quick scan. She didn't want to say anything that was a lie to Kagura, but she also wanted to make sure that she didn't sound bitter.

I'm not…I'm not bitter at all…so why would I sound bitter if I'm not. I'm really not

What, so you can't lie to Kagura, but you can lie to yourself all day?

"Good! I'm so glad that everybody is taking this all so well. Even Akito seemed to be pretty reasonable about it," Kagura said, relieved. She had been really worried about Akito's reaction. True, he had become less possessive and er…crazy…after his big confrontation with Tohru about a year ago…but he was still violent and er…crazy. She had even worn safety goggles the day she and Yuki went to ask for approval so she wouldn't have any Hatori repeats.

"Er…how about you Kagura…how are YOU taking this?" Tohru asked sympathetically. With the weight of her own dilemma, she had completely forgotten that Kagura was also deeply in love with Kyou. To make matters worse, she had been chasing Kyou for years and years…her pain must be 50 billion times more horrible than Tohru's!

"Well, I know it's kind of sudden. I mean, nobody really expected this I suppose," Tohru nodded her head, completely agreeing with her friend, happy that she had somebody to talk to about her own pain. "I guess most people expected me to walk down the aisle to Kyou…but I have absolutely no doubts that having Yuki there instead is the right thing! If people get married, it should be for the whole 'true love' shebang…not the brotherly love I have for Kyou." Tohru couldn't believe it. She was the only one suffering over the wedding! Misery really does love company, and she had none.

"It's not everyday that two people fall in love," Tohru said softly, more to herself than to Kagura.

"Nope, not everyday at all. That's why I love the idea of marriages" Kagura replied happily. She would have stopped speaking then, but Tohru gave her a confused glance and she felt the need to expand on it. Otherwise they may end up with another long confused silence of politely waiting for the other to say something.

"Marriage is such a permanent thing…so it's perfect for two people in love. I think that when you find that special person, you have to hold on to them as tightly as possible."

"But…but what if they don't like you? How can you hold onto something that isn't yours?" Tohru interrupted, speaking as if she was lost in her own little dream world.

"Nobody is 'yours' in the beginning. Nobody falls in love right away…all that love at first sight is a bunch of garbage Tohru! You have work to get the guy, and keep working to keep him. Otherwise…you have nobody else to blame but yourself when you lose him," Kagura said firmly. She turned to face Tohru with focused eyes. "What better way to secure your relationship than with a wedding? I mean, I know that divorce rates are really high now a days, but at least you'll know that you tried your hardest an-"

"What if two people are after the same person? Isn't it wrong to try your hardest to get your feelings returned, knowing that somebody else is going to get hurt?" Tohru blurted, desperate for an answer.

"Pfft…love hurts. Sometimes you have to be a little selfish," Kagura answered as though it was the simplest question in the world. The two lay silently on the bed for a few minutes. This time however, it was a comfortable silence. Kagura was simply enjoying the softness of the mattress and her friend's company, while Tohru's heart and overly-polite-brain argued about what Kagura had said.

Brain was getting it's ass whooped.

"Hey Tohru?"

"Yea?"

"You mind if I ask a question?"

"No, go ahead."

"What happened to the microwave?"

Author's Notes: HAPPY CANADA DAY My brother's having a huge party tonight…so I have to sleep at my grandma's AND my house is going to be trashed .

Glad you guys seemed to enjoy the milk and meow mix from the last chapter…I was a little worried I was being too catty... Hope you people decide to review this chapter too, but try not to flame despite the lackage of uh…good.