A/N: Okay, this is very long, before I put it on here, my word document said itwas exactly 4 pages, more than twice what I usually write, and yes the longest chapter I've evr written. So I don't wanna hear another person ask for a longer chapter, I just end them where they want to end, usually 1 1/2-2 pages, this time around,I need to keep it going, there was no where to end it but the end. Anyway I like this chapter, I'm sure you guys will too, but please feel free to reassure me (Hint hint) Enjoy!
Tohru took a deep breath and started to walk down the stairs 00 This is going to be hard to tell him. I must admit I'm surprised that Kyou was so understanding. 00 "Yuki." She called out, as she began her walk down stairs.
"Yes, Miss Honda?" Yuki came to the stairs.
"I guess Kyou isn't feeling well, he said to go without him." She smiled at him as she continued to walk down the stairs, as she did, her ankle sudddenly turned causing her to tumble forward.
"Miss Honda!" Yuki ran forward catching her. "Miss Honda, are you okay?" He asked sitting her down.
"I'm fine, just surprised." 00 He caught so easily, I didn't realize he was so strong, I suppose because he looks so frail, but then he does beat Kyou when they fight. 00
"Will you be allright to walk to the main house? It is a bit of a walk Miss Honda." Yuki looked very worried.
"I'm fine." Tohru laughed standing up. "See, nothing to worry about." She spun around to prove her point, and nearly fell over as she caught her foot on a towel left on the floor. Yuki once again reached to catch her just in time.
"Miss Honda, I'm beginning to believe that you're a bit of a klutz." Yuki said stiffling a laugh.
"You know what, I think you may be right." Tohru giggled. "Maybe we should leave now, before I bring dow the house with me."
"Yes! Please do." Shigure said sticking his head around a corner. "You kids have a nice time now, say hi to everyone for me."
"Yes, lets go." Yuki smiled as they went outside.
Every once in a while as they walked along, the wind would blow alittle and Yuki would turn to Tohru, her hair blowing just so in the breeze. They would both open their mouths to say something.
"No you go ahead, what were you going to say Yuki?"
"No you first Miss Honda it was nothing."
"No really what were you going to say?"
"Ah...Oh just, isn't it a wonderful day for a stroll?" Yuki slapped himself inwardly. 00 At this rate she'll never know how I feel about her. I don't even care if I win anymore. I just can't stand another day to go by when she doesn't know how she makes me feel. I wish I could just open my heart. 00
Tohru smiled. "Yes it is, it's not too hot out, and the breeze is refreshing. This was a great idea I needed to get outside for a while." 00 I have to tell him before we get back, otherwise Kyou will get the wrong idea. I want more than anything to be with him, if I don't tell Yuki, I can't possibly do that. 00
"It's strange isn't it? Its been days since the accident, and thanks to you and Kyou, I'm already practically healed. And Kagura and Ayame too, I'd like to invite them for a dinner to show my appreciation." Tohru though out loud.
"You're so considerate Miss Honda, to be honest, they only did what the rest of us wanted to. Especially me . . . and Kyou." 00 Stupid don't mention him. She'll never Know how worried I was if I bring up how worried he was too! 00
"I promise I'll never make you guys worry like that again!" 00 Maybe I should tell him now, about how Kyou promised he'd always protect me, and how I always want Kyou to protect me. 00 She stared at her feet and started to shuffle as they walked. 00 This is so hard, why does this have to be so hard? 00 "Um, Yu-"
"Hi, Momiji." Yuki waved to a figure running towards them. 00 I'll have to wait until we're on the way home. 00
"Hi, Yuki. Tohru!" Momiji ran to Tohru throwing his arms around her and spinning her around.
"Momiji! I so happy to see you." Tohru smiled. 00 I'll just have to wait till we're on the way home. 00
"So it's true then."
"Ha-Haru!"
"I'd heard that you couldn't turn us into animals anymore." Haru smiled hugging Yuki. "You may have some competition on your hands dear Yuki."
Yuki pushsed Haru away, "Quit joking. That's getting really old you know."
"Well excuse me." Haru hugged Tohru. "Maybe not now my sweet but I'm sure that one day, I'll love you more than our dear sweet Prince Yuki."
"Um, okay but-" 00 Haru's acting really strange today. 00
"Let her go you fool!" Yuki snapped.
"Okay, no need to get hostile. Well are we just gonna stand here, or are we going to the house?" Haru started walking back.
Yuki started to walk too, Momiji hung back to talk to Tohru. "Don't mind Haru, he was really worried about you, I think he just wanted an excuse to hug you. I think everyones gonna wanna hug you, now that they can." Momiji whispered energetically.
Tohru giggled. 00 I think he's right. The members of the zodiac can't even hug their own parents without turning into animals. I'll be the first person that can hug them outside of each other. Of course Kagura and Kisa could already hug me, but everyone else. . . they've all missed out on so much comfort. 00 Tohru thought remembering sadly how she felt as a child being able to hug her mom, her grandfather, her friends.
They first went to visit Kisa, who was of course with Hiro. They'd been watching an anime. "Sissy!" Kisa ran out of the house, and into Tohru's arms."I'm so glad you're okay."
Hiro came out slowly, and walked up to her. He stopped a foot away, and threw his arms around her. She in turn, wrapped him in a hug. He was crying. "This doesn't mean I like you or anything, you know. You're still a stupid girl, the fact that you ever got hit by that car is proof of that." He let go and wiped away the tears.
"Oh sure Hiro! We all know that you were really sad when TTohru got hurt. You haven't been talking to anyone but Kisa until just now." Momiji jested.
"Shut up you stupid rabbit."
"Um. . . can we go see grampa Hatori now?" Kisa spoke up.
"Sure Kisa, lets go guys." Yuki smiled at his younger cousin.
"Hello children. Tohru, when Yuki called and said that you two would be walking here, I was shocked, but look at you up and walking around already." Hatori had seriously lightened up since the accident, but only on the outside. "While you're here, I know I said we'd wait a month, but your recovery has been so quick, I'd like to take another blood sample."
"Well, sure!"
"I'll take it after tea, that way we can enjpy ourselves." Hatori disapeared to the other room.
"Hatori's been a lot nicer lately Tohru, I think he feels bad about the accident." Momiji said as they sat down.
"I don't understand why, it wasn't his fault. But I'm glad that there's a positive side to it, besides the fact that I can hug you all now." she said, reaching to hug them all with her eyes closed, but only managing to hug Yuki. They both blushed crimson.
"That's not all Tohru! We can hug you back." Momiji threw his arms around the pair, and soon Kisa joined them, and Haru made Hiro join with him. Hatori reappeared witth a tray of canned tea, and looked curiously at the scene.
00 Hatori's never been able to hug a woman before, not even Kana. 00 Tohru thought as Hatori placed the tray on the table. She pulled herself outof the pile. "Hatori?"
"Yes, Tohru?" Hatori asked turning around. Tohru threw her arms around his waist, resting her head on his chest. Hatori's eyes widened with shock at first, and then they softened as he smiled, he placed a hand on her head, and the other around her waist. "Thank you, Tohru."
"Lets have tea now." She smiled brightly up at him.
"Promise you won't hurt Tohru, if you do I'll never forgive you Hatori." Momiji said.
"Is it going to hurt Sissy?" Kisa asked looking sadly at Tohru.
Tohru hugged the girl tightly to her chest. "I'll be okay. It doesn't hurt that much, I'm actually starting to get used to it."
"Only a wuss would be afraid of needles anyway." Hiro scoffed.
"Didn't you cry the last time, you got your measle shot? I could hear you all the way at the other side of the estate." Haru smirked.
Hiro blushed. "That was years ago."
"That, was three months ago." Hatori said walking up putting on gloves. "Come Tohru, I promise it will be as quick and painless as osible."
"I'll wait for you out here." Yuki smiled. "And then we should head home before it gets dark."
"But it's not even 3 O'clock Momiji whined.
"That may be so, but I don't want what happened last time to ahppen again." Yuki said quickly. 00 Plus I don't think Hatori would let us go back if it was close to dark, and then my chance is blown. 00
Tohru smiled, and followed Hatori into the office.
As they walked back they stayed quiet for a bit. "It's a bit chilly now, good thing we're heading back now." Tohru commented.
"I wish I had a jacket to offer you." Yuki said. 00 Now may be as good a time as any. 00 "Miss Honda?"
"Yes?"
"I had fun today."
"Me too!"
"Miss Honda, I was wondering."
"Yes."
"Now that, now that I don't turn into a mouse and all, there's something I want to tell you."
"Oh, what?" 00 This doesn't sound good. 00
"Miss Honda I'm in love with you." He blurted before he could stop himself again.
"Oh Yuki, I'm in love with-" 00 Kyou! 00 She was cut off by Yuki's lips. 00 These lips are differant, Kyou's were so warm, and tender. These lips are desperate. Poor Yuki. 00 She pushhed him away. "Kyou. I'm sorry Yuki, I'm in love with Kyou."
A/N: Well what'd you think, I'm sure Kyouru fans are gonna be pleased with that ending, and everyone who has no preferance can probably just enjoy it as a good chapter. Although based on this chapter, I could alway have Hatori make a move, but I probably wont, cause that would just feel weird. Please reviw this chapter, even if you've never reviewed before, I put the most effort into this chapter even over the ones I researched. Thank You - FBC
