A/N: Heh... I was on such a writing roll I couldn't help but write the next chapter now. So, I might expect two more chapters by Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.
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Now on with chapter 4!
Stitched Memories
Part 2- I
Crimson eyes snapped open and a body was thrust upward. Heavy breathing caused a pounding to become more distinct, the pounding of a heart beat. He placed a hand to his chest as if it could slow down his racing heart, but it was no use. A cold sweat drenched the boy, at first that's what he thought. As he became more awake he realized that it was raining, but why was he wet? Still being half asleep, he tried to recall what had happened and where he was. It hit him when he looked up and saw the sky, dark and cloudy with ribbons of rain streaming down, 'I'm on the roof. Dammit! I fell asleep on the roof again!'
A scowl was etched into his face, one caused both by the rain and the fact that he was now wet and by his carelessness. KyoKyo? He became tense and squeezed his eyes shut. Are you sure you're well enough to come today?
"Shut up..." he hissed quietly, the voice fading away leaving him to ponder 'Why? I haven't thought of her since I started middle school. For the past two weeks I have been having these memories! Ever since she...' It hit him, 'She brings back memories... Dammit. Why does she have to be like her? Why? Why did she have to accept me? Why did either of them do it! Dammit!'
Out of frustration and anger, he banged his fist on the tile of the roof. 'Kila... I haven't seen her in seven years... I haven't thought of her in five. It's because I transformed, and she saw me. And accepted me even though she was afraid. Now... I may lose her too. And it's that damn rat's fault! It's always his fault!'
"It's that damn rat's fault..." he muttered under his breath, burying his head in his hands.
"Kyo...?"
His head snapped up and he turned to face the person he had just been thinking about. Tohru. Her brunette hair plastered to her face because of the rain, her eyes had a probing look. But she had startled him, so he scowled.
"Do you like sneaking up on people or what!" he yelled angrily, causing her to flinch.
She was hanging onto the ladder that led to the roof and was careful not to fall, "I'm sorry! I didn't mean too!"
"No... I know you didn't." he sighed, relaxing a bit, "But why are you up here? And in the rain! Knowing you, you could've slipped and fallen on your way up here!"
Tohru crawled up and sat beside him on the roof, "Oh.. well, I'll be more careful next time! And I heard a noise up here, so I came to see what happened. Are you okay Kyo?"
"Yeah... I'm fine... Sorry if I woke you up or anything. I just had a lot of things on my mind." That was his excuse.
She grinned broadly, "That's okay! I was awake anyway. But you know Kyo, if you ever need to talk about something I'm here to listen and maybe help out if I can."
Kyo gazed at her for a minute, debating on if he should tell her about his dreams, or memories more like it. He opened his mouth as if to say something, then closed it and looked away. Tohru noticed this and was concerned. She had noticed that Kyo had become more reserved and quiet, ever since she saw his true form. 'Maybe that's it! Maybe he's worried that I don't really accept him!'
"Kyo, if it's about your... other form..." he looked back to her, "I'm sorry if I've made you uncomfortable about anything at all! And well, I'm-"
"You don't have to apologize! And no, you haven't done anything wrong." 'I did something wrong.' "So don't worry about it, okay?"
She was surprised slightly, that he had cut her off, then she smiled, "Alright Kyo. But I am sorry."
"What did I just say!"
"Sorr- I mean... ummm... okay..."
He sighed and shook his head, "Whatever... lets go back inside. This rain is pissing me off."
Kyo stood up, then bent down to help Tohru up. They both went down the ladder carefully and entered the house drenched. The orange haired boy went to his room without another word, while Tohru went to hers. 'Something's wrong... I just wish he would tell me...' she sighed, 'Maybe... I just have to be patient and let him come to me when he's ready.' Reassured with that thought, she changed into a fresh, dry pair of pajamas and then settled down and drifted off to sleep.
"Ah! Breakfast smells wonderful my little housewife! What exactly are we having?" Were Shigure's first words as he entered the kitchen. He was met with a smile from Tohru, a glare from Kyo, and a yawn from Yuki.
The brunette girl looked to stove in front of her, "Oh, well, we're having some cod roe, rice, and beef stew. I hope that's alright with everyone."
Shigure grinned, "Sounds delicious. But why cod, I wonder. Why not leeks?"
He looked to Kyo, who seemed distracted at the moment by a stain on the table. Then his gaze traveled to Yuki, who was still half asleep. Finally he looked back to Tohru, who had turned back around to face Shigure.
"Oh, I just thought it would be a nice change of pace. I mean, we have leeks nearly all the time. But if you want I'll make some for you!" she replied, suddenly flustered.
Shigure shook his head, "No, no, that's quite alright, Tohru. Cod roe sounds delicious. Right Yuki, right Kyo?"
"Huh?" Kyo looked up suddenly, "Did you say something?"
An awkward silence filled the room, only to be interupted by another yawn from Yuki.
A/N: Sorry this chapter is so short, I just didn't want to move on in the story too fast and I didn't want too much dialogue. They go to school in the next chapter and I'll have a nice Tohru and Yuki conversation for you Yuki fans. (Personally I'm a Kyo fan if you haven't noticed already.) And Momiji, Haru, Uo, and Hana will make an appearence. Plus... a blast from the past for Kyo! Heh... sorry, I couldn't resist saying that no matter how retarded it sounds. Well please R&R!
