Tohru and Kyo walked back to breakfast side by side. Everyone sat down and Yuki, Hatsuharu, and Momiji didn't say a word during the rest of the day. When evening fell Tohru was out on the deck of the beach house staring at the night sky. She sighed contently as Kyo came out to join her. As he walked over she smiled up at him. He leaned against the bar with his body facing the doorway, while she leaned on the bar.
"You know I was thinking" he replied.
"Hmm? What about?"
"That song you sang. Do you think you could sing it again?"
"Oh I don't know" she blushed, "It's been a long time since I sang it."
"It's probably not a bad idea" Hatsuharu appeared in the doorway.
"Haru?" Kyo looked up confused.
"What do you mean?" Tohru added.
"I mean I have my keyboard here. We could use a little of entertainment this evening" he pointed.
Tohru and Kyo looked at each other and smiled.
(Next Scene)
A couple minutes later, everyone was gathered in the living room and Hatsuharu was setting up his keyboard. Yuki, Momiji, Kagura, and Rin all sat on one couch, while Kisa and Hiro were on the love seat. Tohru stood next to Hatsuharu as he sat down to his keyboard, and Kyo was leaning next to the wall once more. Ayame was sitting in an armchair absolutely thrilled.
"Okay" Haru replied with a grin, "For your listening pleasure tonight. Tohru has agreed to sing her debut song that she sang at the dance."
Everyone clapped and Momiji shouted.
"Great I get to hear it this time!"
They all laughed and Hatsuharu turned to Tohru.
"You ready?"
"Mhm" she nodded with a smile.
"Okay" he grinned beginning to play the melody.
Tohru singing:
Cannot touch, cannot hold/Cannot be together/
Cannot love, cannot kiss/ Cannot have each other/ Must be strong/And we must let go/
Cannot say what our hearts must know/
Tohru looked directly at Kyo and smiled.
How can I not love you? /
What do I tell my heart? /When do I not want you here in my arms? /
How does one waltz away from all of the memories? /
How do I not miss you when you are gone? /
Kisa leaned her head onto Hiro's while Kagura placed her hands together. Rin watched Haru's expression as he played and found herself smiling a little. Momiji sat on the edge of his seat while Yuki just listened happily along. Ayame's eyes were glazed over with sheer joy.
Cannot dream, cannot share/Sweet and tender moments/
Cannot feel how we feel/
Must pretend its over/
Must be brave/
And we must go on/
Must not say/
What we've known all along/
How can I not love you? /
What do I tell my heart? /When do I not want you here in my arms? /
How does one waltz away from all of the memories? /
How do I not miss you when you are gone? /
How can I not love you? /
As Hatsuharu played four people were approaching the house. In front Akito stopped as he heard the music coming from the room. Hatori and Shigure just looked at each other, while Kureno looked at Akito's expression.
Must be brave/And we must be strong/
Cannot say/
What we've known all along/
How can I not love you? /
What do I tell my heart? /When do I not want you here in my arms? /
How does one waltz away from all of the memories? /
How do I not miss you when you are gone? /
How can I not love you? /Tohru once more looked at Kyo.
When you are gone/
Hatsuharu finished playing and everyone in the room was clapping loudly. Ayame was blowing whistles through his teeth and just as Kyo was going over to congratulate her, he stopped, for the clapping had ceased, except for one.
Akito was in the doorway still clapping and smiling. Everyone in the room became silent immediately and Hatsuharu stood up from his keyboard.
"A stirring performance Miss Honda" he replied, "I've been informed of your talent but I have never seen it for myself."
"Uh thank you" Tohru said just as stunned.
"I know you are all surprised to see me. I just came to see for myself the miracle of non-transformation. Tell me who would like to volunteer? Who would like to show me?"
Kyo stared angrily at Akito as he approached Tohru. He began to move forward.
"Akito" Kyo walked over, "I believe I would."
"No Kyo" Yuki shook his head stepping before him, "Let me."
"What?" Kyo looked at him confused.
"Let me do it" he repeated seriously and with a determined look in his eye.
"Uh okay" Kyo moved back still not understanding.
Akito frowned a little at the reaction but indicated that he wanted Yuki to go ahead. Yuki walked over to Tohru and embraced her tightly. So tightly that Hatsuharu was quite stunned as well. He pulled away and Akito frowned even more.
"So it's true then. Miss Honda. Do you think that I could have a word with you for a moment?"
"Uh sure of course" she nodded following him outside.
"I'll be but a minute" he replied to the rest of the family who were completely stunned.
Kyo tried to follow after them, but Yuki pulled him back.
"What are you doing?" Kyo whispered quite loudly.
"Saving your hide" Yuki said.
"Huh?"
"Yea what was that all about Yuki?" Haru replied coming over.
"I was trying to protect Miss Honda and Kyo's secret. If you stupid cat had volunteered he would have figured it out."
Kyo unclenched his shoulders and stared at Yuki while Hatsuharu frowned.
"What do you think he's saying to her out there?" Haru asked.
"Who knows?" Yuki frowned as well.
(Next Scene)
"You really are quite talented Miss Honda" Akito began.
"Thank you. But is that what you wanted to talk to me about?"
"No I was wondering, are you doing anything tomorrow?"
"Uh not really" she shook her head.
"Everyone in the family has had their chance to spend some time with you, to get to know you. I haven't had that opportunity. I know that you're graduating soon, so I figured now is as good as time as ever. Besides" he looked at her directly, "There is a question I want to ask you, but not around them. Do you think it would be possible for you to come and talk with me tomorrow?"
"Um I wouldn't want to intrude on your schedule."
"It would be no trouble at all. I am inviting you."
"Oh well. If you really want. I'm sure I could."
"However, I would prefer that you wouldn't tell anyone."
"Huh?"
"Keep it a secret. After all I don't want them to think I'm going soft."
"Um I don't know."
"Only an hour of your time is all I'm asking."
"Well. All right Akito. I'm sure that I can make it tomorrow. If it is that important."
"It is very important," he said distinctly, "You can tell Shigure and the others that I am ready to go now. Let you get back to your singing" he began to walk away from the house.
"He wants to talk to me alone?" Tohru thought, "That's odd. But I can't turn him down. That would be rude. Besides maybe he does really need to talk to me, and he said it was important. I can't say no. He's been so kind to let me stay for so long. I'll just go for an hour. Although I feel kind of strange about not telling Kyo or Yuki. I don't know. I wonder what is his question?"
(Next Scene)
As Akito walked back he smiled as his plan began to unfold in his mind.
"Tomorrow" he thought, "Tomorrow is the day, when I will find out how she truly feels."
(Till Next Time)
Authors Note: Okay, guys that's it for the day! See you all on Wed!
Next Chapters:
Chapter Seven: The Bargain!
Tohru makes a deal with the devil himself, Akito!
And
Chapter Eight: Playing One off the Other
Akito uses Tohru against Kyo as he tries to discover the truth!