Hi! This is my first story, so be nice. I know this is a very short beginning, but it will get much longer, I promise. Enjoy and please review.
Tohru could see the effects of the stress on the various members of the Sohma family. The lack of true intimacy made feelings of isolation grow, anger flare, and a sense of awkwardness between members craving another's touch. Something had to be done, and soon.
"Shigure, I have an appointment this afternoon, so I have laid out lunch early. I hope you don't mind," Tohru said very quickly to Shigure, as if she wasn't sure she didn't mind herself.
Shigure smiled, and patted her bowed head. "That's fine. We should manage a few hours without you, but not much more than that," he laughed. "I'll try to remember to tell Yuki and Kyo that you're out, otherwise we could have a bit of chaos on our hands."
'Oh my!' Tohru thought to herself. 'If they knew where I plan to go, they would be even more upset.' She quietly left, and started on her way to the Main House. Tohru was going to meet with Akito.
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"So you come to me for the answer to the curse," Akito hissed from his lounging position. "Don't you think if I knew one that I would have done something about it," he glared.
"I'm sorry. I have to do something. I'll do anything," Tohru begged, desperately.
Pausing, Akito brushed some of his hair out of his eyes, thinking. "Well, there is one way," he grinned evilly.
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"Where the hell is she?!" Kyo roared bursting through the door.
"Now, now, Kyo. Calm yourself. Tohru merely went out for the afternoon, since she had an appointment," Shigure said looking up from his newspaper. "She'll be back by dinner."
"An appointment? She has an appointment?" Kyo asked.
"Maybe she's getting her hair done, okay? Just cool it, and sit down," Shigure answered waving his hand.
"I'll bet she's with that damn rat," Kyo muttered sitting down by the table.
"Who's with me?" Yuki questioned an angry Kyo, as he walked in.
"Tohru's off somewhere. She has an appointment or something," Kyo replied lying his head on the table. The weather was overcast, and he wasn't feeling his best. Kyo hoped Tohru came home soon. He always felt better when she was around.
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"There is?" Tohru looked up hopefully, yet fearfully at Akito's reaction.
"Yes, are you sure you'll do anything?" Akito purred reaching out a hand to stroke her cheek.
Hesitating, she paused for a moment, and nodded. "Anything."