A love unspoken
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Looking back on my story, I realized that I screwed up on something, but when I thought about it some more, I realized that it all worked itself out. Phew! And if you're wondering why Kureno and Shigure didn't transform when they hugged Tohru, look back at CH.9. The clue is in something Shigure said. Once again, thank you all for the kind reviews. I'm sorry this chapter is so late. Forgive me! The writer's block disease has struck me again. Alrighty. Enjoy the story.
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Grimacing at the annoying attachment he had to the ribbons, he shoved them in his pocket. 'Out of sight out of mind.' If only that saying were true.
He quickly stood, shedding his jacket to reveal his dojo attire. 'Maybe a good workout will clear my mind.'
For hours, he exercised his body and mind to the point of exertion, but soon quit due to his growing frustration. He went inside the dojo, a scowl ever present on his handsome face. Before he made his way up to his room, he stopped by the trash can in the kitchen.
Pulling the two yellow ribbons from his pocket, he stared at them, hesitating, before dropping them in the trash can.
Flopping down on his bed, he stared at his ceiling, thinking.
Why did she keep entering his thoughts? It's been three years already. He was twenty years old for goodness sakes! It was time to stop dwelling on the past, and look to the future.
At least that was what he kept telling himself.
And that was what he tried to do for the past three years. He moved out of Shigure's house, and into Kazuma's dojo. He couldn't stand living there anymore. The whole house was the very essence of her. Plus he was still angry at Shigure for allowing Akito to take Tohru away.
As for as he was concerned the man was a liar and a coward; and Kyo was never going to forgive him.
He also cut of all contact with the Sohmas. The only Sohma he spoke to was Kazuma. As far as he was concerned, he was to be considered dead to them. But of course, it wouldn't be that easy. They always tried to contact him. But letters would be returned unopened, phone calls not returned, visits ignored.
Then soon, it all stopped. They finally got the message that he wanted to be left alone. And that was fine with him because he was used to being alone. Solitude was his friend................
"Kyo?" A voice called from the door. Kyo turned his head, and saw Kazuma standing in the doorway.
"I was taking out the trash............I found Tohru's ribbons sitting in the kitchen trash can. I wonder how they got there........."
Kyo just turned on his side, not answering, a dark blush evident on his face.
Kazuma smiled knowingly, leaning over Kyo to place the ribbons on his bed beside him. "I figured you'd want these back. It's a good thing I saved them from their fate in the trash can, ay?"
Kyo shifted his eyes to Kazuma, and glared at him out of the corner of his eyes; his blush growing darker. "Feh," he mumbled.
"What was that Kyo?"
"Arigato," he said in an embarrassed voice. He picked up the ribbons and wrapped them around his fingers once again.
Kazuma smiled and ran his fingers through his son's hair. "Don't try to forget her, Kyo. That's just what Akito wants. Keep her memory alive. One day you'll see her again."
Kyo felt tears burning his eyes, and he sat up, hugging Kazuma tightly around his neck. "I miss her. Every moment of everyday, all I think about is her."
"It'll be okay, Kyo. You have my word......"
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Kazuma sat in his study with Kureno sitting across from him. He took a sip from his tea, and looked at Kureno.
"Kureno, you must tell me where she is. Kyo...........this is killing him. It's wrong to keep them apart like this. Can't you see how much he's hurting? How much they loved each other? If you have any kind of heart left, you'll help me unite them. Please."
"But Akito-sama.............." he trailed off. Kureno looked conflicted. Should he help his cousin, give him the one thing that brings him happiness? Or remain steadfast in his loyalty to Akito?
Kureno looked into Kazuma's eyes, then shifted them to the smooth table top. Sighing at what he was about to do, he closed his eyes and said: "She's living in a flat in London with Kyoumi-san."
Kazuma looked at Kureno in shock. He didn't think he'd actually get Kureno to tell him anything. "Kureno?" Kazuma said in amazement.
"Just tell Honda-san that I'm sorry, and that I hope she can forgive me for what I've done." Kureno slowly stood, and made his way to the door. He stopped when he felt a hand on his shoulder.
"Arigato," Kazuma said softly.
Kureno nodded slightly, and exited out the door.
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It was about a week later, and out of the blue Kazuma told Kyo he was taking a trip.
"What? A trip? Where are you going?" Kyo asked.
Kazuma just smiled and whispered, "It's a secret." Then he resumed his packing. Kyo stood off to the side, and ran his hand through his long bangs.
"Well, when are you going to be back?"
"Honestly, I don't know when I'm going to be back. I guess........I'll be back If my trip is successful." He picked up a suitcase and Kyo got the other, following him downstairs.
While putting on his coat, Kazuma glanced at Kyo. He was wearing a white dress shirt, brown khakis, and tan hush puppies (shoes). "You're dressed nice today. Where are you going?"
Kyo blushed, and scratched the back of his head. "Umm, I thought I'd go see everyone; see how they're doing. I've been ignoring them because I've been hurting about Tohru, but after our talk, I realized that they're hurting too. So I should'nt be so selfish, and ignore them."
"I think that's a good idea." 'I'm proud of you, Kyo. You're really growing up.'
Kyo stood outside, watching Kazuma go as he climbed in the waiting taxi, and waved as he watched it pull away........Alright, let me know what you think! No Flames! Don't like my story, don't read it.