(Chapter One: A Surprise Visit)
Kyo gazed around the small store as Tohru once more consulted her shopping list. They were in the meat section and just about finished.
"Let's see" Tohru replied, "We need some cod" she picked it up, "And last on the list is some more rice. We ran out."
"You know what I like" Kyo grinned, "Cod is my absolute favorite."
"Mhm" she nodded, "Speaking of which will you please go get some milk?"
"Of course" he said handing her the basket.
Tohru smiled back at him as she hurried to the aisle where the rice was. They met up at the counter and paid for the groceries. As they were standing there Kyo got an idea.
"Hey Tohru" he replied, "How about we have someone deliver this stuff to the house so we can go out for a burger and fries?"
"That sounds like a great idea" she beamed, "We have never gone out for lunch before."
The cashier nodded his head when they gave their request and said that someone would be at the house promptly with their groceries. So Tohru and Kyo walked out of the store and headed for a nearby fast food joint. Kyo ordered the food while Tohru found a place for them to sit. He brought over the food and then they both started to eat.
"I'm glad Kyo thought about doing this today" Tohru thought, "I was kind of hungry" she looked across the table, "It's been one week since the incident up at the lake house and Kyo is still in a bit of pain from his injuries. But he still was so kind for coming to the store with me today" she smiled at him.
Kyo smiled back and Tohru sighed contently.
"This was a wonderful idea Kyo" Tohru said, "It's been awhile since the two of us have gotten time to spend the day together."
"I know what you mean" he nodded with another smile, "This has been a good day."
"Tohru!" someone exclaimed, "I can't believe you're here."
(Next Scene)
Tohru and Kyo looked over and saw a thin leggy longhaired brunette walk over. Her long hair was tied back and her face was very white. She was wearing black but the most identifying characteristic about her was her winning smile.
"Kandis?" Tohru said surprised, "What are you doing here?"
"Fancy meeting you two here of all places" Kandis replied with a laugh, "I can't wait to tell Becca that I bumped into you."
"Yes" Kyo grinned a little, "But what are you doing here?"
"Oh I'm sorry" she smiled sheepishly, "You already asked me that. Well Tohru do you remember when I told you that Rebecca was thinking about moving back here and that I too might be joining her?"
Tohru nodded while Kyo leaned on his elbow quite interested.
"Well!" she said excitedly, "Guess what? We are!" she cheered, "We came back for two weeks during our vacation to look at apartments and to visit family. Then we go back to America for a little while longer."
"So you can finish up school?" Tohru asked.
"Uh huh" Kandis nodded, "I graduate very soon. Speaking of which, so do you guys right?"
"Yep" Kyo nodded, "We sure do. Two months from now."
"Cool" Kandis sat down, "By the way Kyo, I noticed the bandages on your face. What happened? Did you get into a fight?"
"Uh" Kyo looked at Tohru, "Actually, I kind of overdid it in practice. But I'm okay. I can handle a few bruises."
"Oh I see. Well" Kandis stood up, "It was great seeing you both again. I have to hurry back, Rebecca will wonder where I am."
"Listen Kandis" Tohru replied, "If you and Rebecca aren't doing anything tonight, you're both more than welcome to have dinner with us."
"Hey thanks" Kandis beamed, "I'm sure Rebecca would love to take you up on that offer. We'll definitely be there, if you promise to make that delicious meal you made last time."
"Okay" Tohru nodded.
"Great" Kandis smiled, "Well I will see you later Tohru. Kyo" she walked off as Kyo stood up and helped Tohru out of her chair, both of them smiling as she departed.
(Next Scene)
"You don't say?" Shigure grinned as Tohru told him, "Kandis and her cousin are coming over? Well that is just great news. Imagine two lovely young ladies besides Tohru all under my very own roof."
Yuki and Kyo glared at him.
"Shigure" Kyo said angrily, "Cut that out."
"Yes Shigure" Yuki added, "None of your nonsense tonight."
"I know. I know" Shigure continued to smile, "But how often do we have three girls all at one time in this house?"
"But still" Yuki replied, "Don't you dare try anything."
"Now what makes you think that I would do something like that?" Shigure said innocently as Tohru walked back into the kitchen.
"Gee I wonder" Kyo said back as he shifted in his seat, making him wince a little, which Yuki and Shigure noticed.
"Does it still hurt Kyo?" Shigure asked concerned.
"It's not that big of a deal" Kyo retorted, "Just a couple of scratches. They'll go away."
"All right" Shigure stood up as Yuki merely frowned at Kyo's wounds, "I'm off to get Kandi's book."
"Another one?" Yuki said raising his eyebrow.
"Well I always keep English copies around in case she shows up. In fact I think I have two of my new novels back here" he grinned as he walked to his office.
"Oh boy" Kyo sighed as he leaned on his elbow, but then he noticed Yuki staring at him, "What?"
"Nothing" Yuki shook his head, "I was just wondering, if you really don't feel any pain right now. Are you sure it doesn't hurt?"
"I don't need your concern you damn rat," Kyo replied, "So just drop it."
"Whatever stupid cat" Yuki snapped back as Kyoko came over to the table and meowed, "Uh."
Kyo heard her and stroked the back of her head. She purred and then she jumped onto the table, right in front of Yuki, who leaned further away.
"Get that monster out of here" he said in a scared voice as Kyo shook his head with a smile.
"She's not gonna bite you damn rat" he retorted, "She's just a cat."
"I said get her out of here," Yuki demanded, "Right now."
"Is there a problem?" Tohru asked coming out of the kitchen.
She spotted Kyoko on the table and Yuki shying away and came right over. Kyo chuckled behind his hand as she picked her up.
"Kyoko. You naughty kitty. I am so sorry Yuki. I think she's just hungry."
"Thank you Miss Honda" Yuki sighed in relief as she carried her into the kitchen to feed her some leftover codfish.
"Yea" Kyo smirked, "Hungry for rat boy."
"That's not funny" Yuki said through gritted teeth.
(Next Scene)
Kandis and Rebecca arrived right on time for dinner. They both agreed that Tohru's cooking was really good. Shigure handed Kandis her new books and she held onto them happily.
"Now I have something to read in my room while I am here" she grinned.
"So Miss Ward" Yuki replied, "Where are you and your cousin staying while you are here?"
"We are staying with some of my family" Rebecca explained her long blond hair shining behind her.
"You have family in Japan?" Shigure said interested.
"Uh huh" Rebecca nodded, "My father was American and my mother was Japanese. I get my blond hair from my father and my brown eyes from my mother. So I guess that's why it looks weird, me having Japanese descendents. Because of my blond hair" she laughed.
"Actually" Shigure said, "We have someone in our family who has blond hair too. His mother is German and his father was Japanese, so that's why Momiji has the color hair he has."
"Oh you mean that cute little boy who was at the stage everyday with Yuki and Kyo. He was so adorable" Rebecca smiled.
"Believe it or not" Kyo replied as someone knocked on the door and Yuki went to answer it, "Momiji is only a year younger than us."
(Next Scene)
Yuki opened the door and stared back at the person a bit stunned when he saw him.
"Ritsu?" he replied, "You look different."
"I know" Ritsu said with a nod, "Well Yuki I came. When is it that you want to get together?"
"Tomorrow. Her father said he would be more than happy to meet you tomorrow" Yuki smiled, "I will meet you downtown."
"Okay" Ritsu nodded, "Do you think that he will approve of me?"
"Mhm" Yuki nodded, "He will think that you are very talented."
"Thank you Yuki" Ritsu replied, "Well I had better get going."
"Would you like to come in for dinner?" Yuki asked, "You are more than welcome."
"No thank you" Ritsu held up his hand politely, "I will see youin the morning instead."
"Okay" Yuki nodded again as they said their goodbyes and he closed the door, "Wow" he thought, "This new hobby of his has certainly boosted his confidence. So much that he is now comfortable with whom he is. And this mentorship should give him even more confidence that he ever though he could have" Yuki smiled as he rejoined their company.
(Till Next Time)
Authors Note: Hey everybody!! I made a mistake! You're right not, Sept 23 but Nov 23. Oh well! Miss type. Here's the first chapter of the day! Hope you enjoyed it!!
Next Chapter: Ritsu meets Rebecca
Yuki and Tohru take Ritsu to meet Machi's father to gain a mentor in art. But with one surprise comes another. Ritsu meets the girl of his dreams!