"Yuki. Kyo, can I see you for a minute." Shigure called as they got back from school. The two of them walked into his study and took a seat.
"So whatdya want?" Kyo asked in an impatient tone.
"Well I guess I'll just get right to the point. Akito wants the two of you to go see him. It came up today in the car. He's pretty determined." He told them.
"He's up to something. First he wanted to see Miss Honda. Then he just shows up at school today and now this." Yuki said.
"Well you can count me out anyway. I've never cared about him and he's never said anything to me that was worth my time. So why would he think I'd even want to see him?" Kyo added. Shigure let out a long sigh.
"He knew you wouldn't want to go but still. Can't you just go this one time? After all he is making an effort to get along with Tohru, maybe he's trying to do the same with you two."
"Yeah right, he doesn't give a crap about me and never has." Kyo snapped, standing up. "My answer is no and it's staying no." He stormed out of the room.
"I knew he'd say something like that. And what about you?" Shigure turned to Yuki.
"Even if Akito is trying to make amends with everyone. It'd be better if we just didn't see him. I still say he's got something planned." With that he stood and walked out too.
Just as he turned the corner he stopped short before running into Tohru. She had evidently heard the whole conversation.
"So you're not going?" She asked him.
"Akito hasn't given me any reason to go see him." Yuki replied.
"Oh but I really think he's trying to be nicer to everyone. You should at least give him a chance." She pleaded.
"Tell you what, if you can convince Kyo to go then I will too."
"Okay, it's a deal." She agreed.
Tohru-How am I supposed to accomplish that? It's not as easy to get Kyo to agree to practically anything. But I can't just give up before I try. Maybe after he cools down, then he might be willing to go. This isn't going to be easy.
Dinner time came and Tohru was in her way up to the roof to get Kyo. She walked into his room and stopped, seeing him at his desk. He was working on some homework. She really didn't want to disturb him. She lightly knocked on the door causing him to turn around in his chair.
"Um, dinner's ready." She told him in a soft tone.
"I want to finish this first. I'll be down in a minute." He answered and turned back to what he was doing.
"Okay." She said but didn't move from the doorway. Kyo glanced over again, seeing her still there.
"Now what?"
"Well I overheard you talking in Shigure's office earlier today."
"And?" He was becoming impatient.
"Don't you think it would be good to go see Akito? I mean I really think he wants to make up for all the bad things he's done in the past. Won't you give him a chance?" She asked.
She had caught him off guard. He stood up and walked over to her
quietly with his head down.
"Look, Akito isn't as nice as he pretends to be." He said and finally
looked up at her. "Everything he has ever said to me has been mean. He doesn't even like me. Remember..." He held up his wrist. The one with the beads on it. "Cat."
"But don't you think you should give him the chance to apologize for all of that? Considering how he might not be here for much longer, I just think it would be nice of you. He's never said anything mean about you to me." She remarked. "I'm just asking you to give him a chance." Kyo looked back down, trying to hide how red his face was getting. He remembered how he had first treated her and how she still was nice to him. Even though he had said some pretty mean things to her.
"Alright, I'll go." He muttered.
"Really?"
"But if he says anything I don't wanna hear, then I'm out of there, got it." He stated. She nodded in agreement with him.
"Alright." Tohru heard Shigure call for them downstairs.
"Hey come on you two, it's gonna get cold." He said.
"Come on, we'd better go before he eats it all." Kyo joked and started down the hallway.
'I'm so happy that he's decided to go. I really do think that things will better once they talk.' She thought as they walked down stairs.
Just as they sat down at the table, Kyo mentioned he would go see Akito.
"Well that's good to know, and what about you, Yuki? Will you reconsider?" Shigure asked.
"If he goes then I suppose I will to."
"Thank goodness. Now I won't get in trouble. Akito doesn't realize I don't have much a say in this house. You'd think he'd know considering all the damages we incur."
"Oh stop dramatizing everything. You're making my head hurt." Kyo grumbled.
"The only reason I really agreed to go was because of Miss Honda." Yuki explained.
Tohru looked up from her plate when she heard that.
"Hey, I'm not one to take credit when it's not due." Shigure said back.
"Yes you do! Don't even start trying to be humble now!" Kyo growled.
"Stop yelling you stupid cat." Yuki responded.
"Why, you want to start something now?"
'Well at least I was able to help Shigure out.' Tohru thought as Yuki and Kyo continued arguing. Yuki finally stuck a leak in Kyo's mouth, causing him to fall over.
"Now it'll be a little bit quieter in here." He claimed going back to his meal.
"Tohru! Hi." Momiji called in the hallway. Tohru turned to see him coming towards her.
"Oh hi, Momiji." She smiled back.
"Hey guess what, guess what." He said excitedly.
"Umm..."
"Hatori told me that Yuki and Kyo are coming to the main house on Saturday. It's been so long since they both came. You're coming too right?"
"Oh well, I really wasn't asked to come."
"Please come. I want you to. Besides Shigure is coming too so you'd be all alone if you didn't come. You can be my guest." He claimed.
"Okay then I'll come too." She told him causing him to be even happier.
"Yeah, then I'll see you on Saturday." And with that Momiji ran off to class.
Tohru- Even though we go to the same school, I really don't get to see much of Momiji and Hatsuharu. It'll be nice getting to spend some time with them this weekend.
Friday morning was when the bad weather started in. So far the fall has been pretty nice but I guess all good things have to come to an end. It was almost like a sign that something bad was going to happen.
As Yuki, Kyo and Tohru walked to school several dark clouds were hanging overhead.
"I wish I had thought to bring my umbrella." Tohru mentioned.
"Well if we hurry we should be able to get there before it gets really bad." Yuki suggested. "That's if someone else would hurry up." He added looking back at Kyo. He had his head down and obviously hadn't heard his remark.
"Oh it's okay if I get a little wet." She answered. They were about a block away when it started coming down hard.
They ran the rest of the way and didn't stop till they were in the building. Tohru shook her bag, getting all the water off it.
"Well we almost made it." She joked as they entered their classroom.
She glanced back at Kyo. He looked indignant considering how wet he was.
"Kyo? Are you alright?" She asked him.
"Yeah...I'm fine. Just wet." He complained quietly and shook his head, trying to get a little dryer.
It rained for the rest of the day and into the night. The house was uncomfortably quiet since there wasn't any arguing for a change. By Saturday morning it was still raining but not as bad. Once school was out, Tohru walked back to the house, chatting with Yuki while Kyo walked slowly behind them. On occasion she would look back to see how he was but he didn't say much.
'Poor Kyo. I wish there was something I could do for him.' They weren't at the house long before Hatori showed up with the car. The four of them got in and headed for the main house. Not much was said except for the occasional remark from Shigure. They got to the main gate and walked in. For some reason, there was no one around. Tohru had expected someone to be there.
They went into the house and took their shoes off.
"I'll be in my office, if you need anything." Hatori told them.
"Akito didn't need to see me. I'll keep you company." Shigure offered. Hatori didn't say anything back.
"Come on, let's get this over with." Kyo said, sliding the door to the hallway open. "Ahh!" Kagura stood right there with a content smile on her face.
"Kyo, you came back to see me!" She said coming for him.
"Aw, he..." She tackled him to the floor in another one of her hugs. He laid there in a daze, unable to fight back.
"Uh Kagura, Kyo's not really feeling very good today." Tohru tried to explain.
"That's because he's been away from me for too long. My darling's finally come back." She leaned into his neck.
"Get off! This is ridiculous. I can't even breathe!" He complained, managing to get on his feet. She was still clinging to him.
"Oh Kyo, why are you always like this. I just want a hug." She told him.
"Or to give me whiplash!" He hissed quickly. "And stop whining!"
"Kyo, I..." She was cut off as Kyo turned around quickly. His hand came up fast and he hit her across the face. Yuki and Tohru starred in shock.
Kagura fell back but managed to catch her balance. She brought her hand up to her burning face. Kyo now starred in disbelief.
He had never hit her before. He wasn't sure why he did now. And considering how she fell backwards it was pretty hard.
"Uh..." He didn't even know what to say. Kagura could feel hot tears stinging her eyes. She looked down sadly.
"Kyo...I'm sorry." Was all she said.
"No wait..I" She ran off before he could finish. Yuki just shook his head and walked past Kyo.
"Come on, Akito's waiting." He stated. Kyo grudgingly followed. He wanted to go see Kagura, for once.
As soon as they were out of sight, Tohru hurried to find Kagura. She found Momiji first."Momiji, have you seen Kagura?" She asked him.
"Yeah, she was crying and went that way." He said in a low tone. She ran off in the direction he had pointed. She found Kagura's room and slowly opened the door. She could barely hear her crying.
"Kagura? Are you alright?" She found her on the floor next to the bed, holding a pillow and crying in it.
"He...he really hit me." She cried even more. "Why..." Tohru sat down next to her.
"It'll be okay, really." She promised. Kagura leaned forward against Tohru.
"He hates me. He would have to to..." She just kept crying. Even now though, Tohru couldn't get angry at Kyo.
"He doesn't hate you. He's...well."
"You don't have to defend him. That's all I ever do. But now..." The conversation died down at that point.
Author's notes-Okay after that kind of chapter there should be some reviews. I'm not putting the next one up till I get feedback. Plleeeaaassseee. That all had to be worth something. I know some people like Kagura and some don't so I want to know what people think. And I am also curious on the whole triangle thing. Even if you don't want to review, I am curious to know if fans out there think Tohru and Yuki are a good couple of Kyo and Tohru. I am stumped. I think either way is good but I still would like some reasons. So if you want to say your peace now's the time to do it. Thanks for reading this far!