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3. First Night Out
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"We finally reserved a spot for twelve," said Shigure proudly. "So we're all sitting together!"
"Great," droned Kyo, praying that Kagura would be sitting on the other end of the table.
"I'm sitting next to you, Kyo!" Kyo rolled his eyes before he took off running. It made sense, because Kagura was running after him the next second.
"Oh, yeah, and it is tradition they say to show off your dates on the first formal dinner here on the cruise," explained Shigure, looking meaningfully at Tohru. Four other pairs of eyes also focused on her.
Kyo went through the honors of taking care of Shigure and Yuki took care of Ayame. "Lechers," they said in unison.
Tohru just stared, seeing that there wasn't anything better to do.
"Come with me, Kyo, please?" Kagura grabbed Kyo by the legs and swung him around. It would've been a nice helicopter effect, but they were in a small hall, and one can hear the cracking of Kyo's neck as he was swung repeatedly into the two walls.
"Kagura-chan, you know, you should stop." said Tohru, sweat-dropping
"Kyo—go—with—me—to—dinner—okay—?"
"Kagura-chan, you're going to kill him."
"Won't—you—Kyo—?"
"Kagura-chan, you're seriously going to kill him."
"KYYYYYYYYYYYYYYOOOOOOOOOOO—!!!!"
"Um...Kagura-chan, you really should stop it,"
Finally she dropped him and then hugged him. Kyo seemed too unconscious to respond or push her off him.
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"Come in," said Tohru.
Kyo peeked in. "Tohru, can I hide here?" he whispered.
"Uh—"
With that Kyo dashed into Tohru's room and ran into the closet, closing the doors.
"Um..."
"Sorry," he said quickly, "Kagura's after me again."
"Kyo-kun, um, I need to change, I'm sorry..."
"I'm not going to come out for a while. And I'm facing the wall inside anyways."
Tohru wasn't very sure so she changed in the shower. Not that she didn't trust Kyo, but just in case.
"You can come out now," said Tohru, opening the closet door. Just then Kagura bombarded into the room.
"Kagura-chan—!" Tohru slammed the closet shut.
"Where's Kyo?!"
"Kyo—he—he's—"
"He's not here," said Kyo from inside the closet. Kagura blinked. "Alright then," she said, walking out the door. Tohru closed it behind her as Kyo stepped out. "Dense," he remarked.
Tohru was busy braiding her hair into two small braids at the front and bringing them together at the back. (A/N: HAHA SAMANTHA!!! Oh yeah, this is between me and one of my friends here so yeah) Through the mirror, she saw that Kyo was wearing something that resembled a white dinner suit...although uncomfortable, he did look kind of nice. Kyo eyed her back through the mirror.
"Nice dress,"
"Thank you, Kyo-kun, you're so sweet." Tohru giggled. "Are you saying that just to be nice?"
"No, really, it looks very pretty on you."
"Arigatou, that's very nice of you, Kyo-kun!"
"No problem," said Kyo pulling a rare smile.
"Yuki got it for me."
Kyo noticed his smile fading a little but retained it so Tohru wouldn't notice. He had been very happy for her until she mentioned Yuki. Why do I feel jealous all the sudden? I don't even like her. Kagura on my butt is pretty much enough already.
Yet still...
Kuso Nezumi.
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Baka Neko.
Yuki scowled as Kyo walked out into the hall with Tohru holding hands. Stupid cat's warming up to her, huh?
"Hi, Yuki-kun, thank you for the dress," she bowed slightly. "I don't know what I would do without you.
"Hey, it's alright, okay?" Tohru was a little too caught up in her thank you's thought Yuki, smiling and tapping her lightly on the shoulder. Tohru noticed he was wearing the same thing as Kyo—though black.
Shigure came down the hall with a can of soda pop. He was wearing a pink tie with his suit. (A/N: sorry, I just had to put that in. I love pink ties! )
A leer from his two younger cousins immediately made him back off from Tohru.
"You three can go down to dinner already; we'll all follow soon enough," said Shigure, entering his room.
"Alright, let's go," said Yuki, taking Tohru's other hand (that wasn't holding onto Kyo's)
Yuki steered Tohru forward slightly, in attempt to get rid of Kyo's grasp, and Kyo gave a discriminating look at Yuki, tightening his hold on Tohru's other hand.
And blushing happy overenthusiastic optimistic Tohru was just smiling (and blushing slightly) and walking forward, completely immune to noticing that she was holding hands with TWO guys who were trying to get they girl for themselves.
Damn rat.
Idiot cat.
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Dinner, and again...
--Tohru sweat-dropping and watching the commotion around her.
--Momiji talking enthusiastically about his gobbledygook
--Hiro and Kisa being very quiet and mature and glancing at each other
--Ayame and Shigure planning who knows what
--Hatori going "..." and watching them
--Yuki bothering Kyo with leeks and Kyo cursing back at him
--Kagura clinging onto Kyo's arm
--Isuzu picking at her food with an expression similar to Tohru's
--Haru glaring at people glaring at his hair ("YES I KNOW IT'S WHITE SO JUST STOP WHISPERING AND POINTING, WILL YOU?!")
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"Hey, do you two want to take a walk out on the deck?" Tohru couldn't resist asking; it looked so wonderful through the window that she had to see it in person outside. Although the sunset had already passed, the rosy pink horizon marked with small strands of high cirrus clouds glowed from behind the perfectly horizontal dark blue ocean horizon. As she stepped out through the glass doors, the ocean wind immediately picked up her hair. The middle of the ocean was one of the most beautiful places on earth...
"Wow, it's really..." too beautiful for words thought Tohru. A random bird cawed from somewhere far away. "...pretty," she finished, seeing that there wasn't really any other adjective.
Tohru was too busy enjoying the after-sunset and the ocean wind against her skin that she didn't notice (well, truth be told, she never notices it at all) Kyo and Yuki trying to butt each other out of the way.
"That's so sweet of him," said Tohru.
Yuki and Kyo both turned and stared at her, following her gaze at to two other Sohmas also enjoying the sunset.
Well, Haru was, but Isuzu looked kind of uncomfortable next to him with her hand in his. But still, their foreheads were rested on each others, and Tohru couldn't help but feel a slight jealous towards Rin.
Deciding that it was rude to eavesdrop or even stare, Tohru turned her attention back to the horizon, where the water seemed to be getting lighter in color as the sky slowly transitioned gracefully into a darker blue as the last bit of golden pink shrank away.
"Let's go back in before I accidentally dunk the cat into the water,"
Tohru whizzed around to find Yuki casually holding Kyo by the scruff of the neck. "Sohma-kun—"
Yuki smirked and let go of Kyo, taking Tohru's hand and leading her back inside. Kyo huffed and crossed his arms
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"Wow, how much do they give you?" Tohru hadn't expected that much luxury. Not only was there great food—free too—and terrific service, they had shows every night. For the time being, she was holding hands with two guys and walking down into the auditorium (A/N: for those of you who haven't been on cruises, they're huge enough to have like two pools, a gym, around 700 cabins, 4 dining areas, huge lobby, 10-20 levels, a pub, dance hall, spa rooms, mall-like ship shop, and an auditorium.)
Some lady wearing way too much eyeliner and a long black dress was standing at the doors, handing out flyers. Kyo took three and handed two to Tohru and Yuki.
"Saturday Night: Musical: Blue Moon...actors and actresses from Broadway performing it for you here tonight..." Tohru mumbled to herself as she scanned the paper. "Sounds like fun, huh?"
Kyo rolled his eyes and hoped it wouldn't be a soppy romance like the last movie he and Kagura watched.
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I'm gonna end the chapter here for the time being, but I promise I'll update it really soon since I have so much time. Maybe even as soon as some time today. Anyways, R&R!