Disclaimer: Hello everyone. I'd like to apologize for earlier chapters that might have looked a little distorted and were found difficult to read. I was writing with my Microsoft Perfect, but seeing how horribly the layout appeared, I've switched back to the good old Microsoft Word were my italics for thoughts, and bolds still show up. God my stupid chapters were totally screwed up, I'm sorry that changes take up to 24 hours. Bear with me!
Chapter 3 Stupid Girl
"Tohru! Wake up Tohru! Tohru!" Kyo screamed alarmed by Tohru's sudden break down. Her body lay up against Kyo's chest, and he struggled to think of what to do. He could go inside and get Sensei, but that would cause all of her friends to flock outside after them.
Kyo looked down at Tohru's frail shell. Her face was very pale, but she appeared to have no fever. Kyo just couldn't understand what was going on. Tohru skipping one meal would not cause her to collapse like she did.
Embarrassed, Kyo picked her up in his arms bride style and began to walk to the infirmary. Classes were still going on, lucky him, so no one saw this queer sight. He roughly shoved the door open standing in the doorway.
"Hey can I get some help now!" he yelled, and within moments the school's nurse appeared.
"Dear me what happened to this little girl?" She asked quickly
"Lady if I had any clue on why this happened why the hell would I be hearing wasting my breath?"
"There is no need to be rude Mr. Sohma. Just come and put this girl on the futon." She barked back. "I am here to help, so you best bite your tongue"
Kyo did shut his mouth very quickly as he placed Tohru on the futon. The nurse motion him to sit in a chair, there was no more he could do except get in the way.
"How long has she been this way?" The aid replied taking Tohru's pulse.
"Uhhh I guess no more then ten minutes."
"Hmmm...her pulse and heartbeats are fine and she has no fever, what was she doing before this happened?"
Kyo thought back with a thoughtful look on his face, he scratched the back of his head for a moment. What caused this... Kyo then thought back to Yuki throwing his damn beads at his head, and Tohru shaking.
"Tohru was just in class with the rest of us. The Sensei had just began to introduce himself, and when we turned around to look at her she was shaking, trembling, we have no idea what made her do that, but it was like she was in shock. I went out and reached for her arm, and she slapped me, but I think that brought her back from the trance.
Sensei then came and stood beside her desk talking to her, I was ordered to take her here, and when I got out in the hallway, she just, collapsed."
The nurse nodded placing a cool rag onto Tohru's head "Tohru, so her name is Tohru. Anyway, she might just be on the shorter end of her energy. Did she change her pace at all lately?"
"Well over the past two weeks she changed locations and has been doing a lot of extra work around the house."
"Ahh, I see, well Kyo that might be the reason. It is hard for the body to adjust to a new environment and then be forced to do strenuous activities. But," She looks to Tohru and smiled "Tohru will be just fine. When she wakes up I want you to take her home early. I'll inform Sensei Honda that you have been excused."
"Thank you" Kyo replied staring down at Tohru.
"I have other students and matters to attend to, you may stay with her if you like, but if you're to stay, don't disturb others, and change the water and rag every so often"
"Sure" Kyo replied nodding.
The nurse then rushed off, attending to other matters, pulling the curtain shut behind her.
Kyo looked up at the clock; 9:39 am. They had only been in class for those 39 minutes. Wow, was it really 39 minutes? But they did leave early, so they were probably only in the classroom for a shorter while. Lunch was at noon, and he figured Tohru's friends and his stupid cousins would want to see her.
Kyo's eyes fell back onto Tohru's face, which was no longer so pale, but a bit flushed, she rolled over quietly moaning a bit as she took in a deep breath. She obviously, was not her normal self. Kyo sat down in a chair; letting his legs hand over the arm. There isn't much more I can do but wait. i He looked to Tohru again and shook his head Stupid girl
The hours dragged on so slowly, Kyo grumbled with boredom, wondering if even Sensei's teachings were more exciting then this. He got up from his chair and took the cloth from Tohru's head, he dipped it into the bowl of water, rung it, and then placed it back on her head.
"Kyo..." whispered Little Tohru, and Kyo instantly flustered, wondering if he had awoken her. But as he looked at her closely, she was still sleeping, but she said no more.
Why did she say my name?
Kyo only smirked and sat down on the edge of the futon. For some strange reason, Kyo found himself staring at her again. Why was he acting like a total idiot? It's just Tohru, stupid little Tohru who was always perky and cooked them food. His fingers tardily reached out and rested on her face. He caressed her cheek gently, smiling softly.
Stupid girl...
As if by cue, a few moments' later Tohru's teal-green eyes fluttered open. Her vision blurred until she finally focused, and realized now it was Kyo, who was looking away awkwardly as she felt something leave her cheek. Maybe it was his hand on her cheek, but she didn't know, but smiled.
"Hey Kyo..." She whispered sweetly. Kyo turned to her with a docile smile.
"Hey sleepy head."
"Sleepy head?" Tohru sat up immediately "Where am I?" she began to look around frantically. She was stopped by Kyo's hand against her chest pushing her back down against the futon.
"Whoa there Squirt, you shouldn't move so quickly after you fainted"
"Fainted? What happened to me Kyo-Kun?"
Kyo winced at the sound of Kyo-Kun and gritted his teeth.
"Tohru you passed out after we left the classroom. I shut the door and a few minutes later you were just out"
Kyo did not mention that she had fainted and fallen into his arms, too awkward of something for Kyo to mention. He rubbed the back of his head, unsure what to say next.
"Ooh. I see."
"Tohru the aid suggested I take you home now, now that you're awake I mean"
Tohru shook her head "I can't, what about classes and everyone else""Tohru, we're all in your class, I'm sure Rat Boy or someone could catch you up when they get home from school tonight okay? Now it's better if you rest. Everyone was worried about you."
"Everyone?" She asked quietly, staring down at her hands. Was Kyo worried about me?
Before Tohru could think of an answer Kyo was bending over, his face hovering above hers. She instantly blushed and covered her face, and Kyo brought his face back somewhat confused of why this dumb girl was blushing/
"Let's go Tohru" Kyo remarked unemotionally. Tohru hopped off the futon. But before she could even take a step, Kyo bent down in front of her, his back to her. "Hop on, I'm going to carry you"
"Oh Kyo you don't have to, I can walk, really I can, please you need not worry"
Kyo turned his head back to her "Look Tohru, you just fainted a few hours ago. I am responsible for you, what would Shigure say if he found out I didn't take care of you. He'll beat me up stupid. Now lets go"
Tohru was lightly hurt, his words so hostile and without any real care to them. Kyo just turned his head forward again and waited for her to hop on. Slowly she climbed onto his back, and he straightened himself up. Tohru was so embarrassed, getting a piggyback from Kyo.
Kyo could only roll his eyes, thankfully Tohru could not see, he was going to be mocked so much tonight if the stupid Rat found out about this. Oh god and if Haru found out he'd never hear the end of it. Kyo tensed suddenly as Tohru's arms wrapped around his neck, but not touching, she remembering the rules. This however, was the first time any girl had ever really held him or was this close to him. Kyo skittishly walked out the room.
"Just remember the rules Tohru," He reminded her.
"I know you silly I know," she replied giggling. Tohru was still sort of tired, and she rested her cheek against the top of his soft orange hair. Below of course, the Cat was blushing, having a girl practically asleep on his head. Within a few moments, they had left the school and were on the way home....
Meanwhile...back in the classroom.
The class had broken up for their study hour, the Sohma's, Ou, and Hana all sat in a corner pretending to read. Hana was mediating silently, and Ou was tapping her thumb impatiently.
"Would you hurry up Hana?" Ou whispered rashly
"I need to focus my energy, there is no point of you wasting good energy over irrational emotions" She closed her eyes again. Ou just rolled her eyes and tapped away at her finger again. "I sense no dark energy, nor do I sense any dark energy from where Tohru was sitting."
Ou looked to Hana relieved "That's good, at least we know she hasn't been gravely poisoned or something."
"It is because she did not eat anything" Hana replied vacantly "Overworked and undernourished"
The Sohma's all let out a sigh of relief too, but none that any other could hear. Yuki, thankfully, had someone kept the Prowlers away that he could sit with Momiji.
"The stupid cat sure has been gone a long time" Yuki replied, rolling his beads around in his hand.
"Well of course Yuki, he's probably with Tohru at her bedside watching out for her. He couldn't leave her there all alone, at least now, she's alone with Kyo"
Alone with Kyo?! Yuki thought, and clenched his fists growling Why would Sensei send that heartless dumb-ass cat to take care of poor delicate Tohru. Kyo's probably ripped her to shreds by now.
Momiji only started to laugh, seeing the steam rise up from Yuki's forehead, and the annoyance symbol growing on the side of his temples.
"Looks like someone's a little jealous" Momiji replied cunningly. Yuki then blushed, and cleared his throat regaining his poise.
"Of course not, I just do not see how it is logical to leave a ruthless, heartless, fleabag, with a delicate girl like Tohru."
Momiji only laughed and rolled his eyes "Sure Yuki, sure."
Haru and Kei sat near the corner of the classroom playing cards. Haru was resting his chin in his hand as he stared out the window.
"Dude, would you stop worrying about that chick Tohru?" Kei barked agitated, Kei loved beating Haru at card games, but it was no fun when his opponent was in a daze.
"I'm not worried about her you asshole. I'm just bored"
"Yeah sure Haru, then tell me why you're drooling?"
"What?" Haru looked at his chin to see there was indeed a small trickle of drool and he quickly wiped it with his shirt's sleeve. Kei of course was laughing hysterically, and Haru simply smashed his fist into Kei's head.
"Gees Haru, you don't have to be so rough."
"Then shut up Kei."
"God, she's just a damn chick, you can have any girl you wanted in this school, you're second only to the Prince, but no he has to worry about a weak little girl who can't even stand straight'
Haru turned to Kei and growled slamming his fist against the desk "Don't you EVER say things like that about Tohru! Or you'll be sorry"
"Chill out dude. You've been moodier then ever since she moved in. I'm worried about you bro, you're acting awfully strange"
Strange? Strange doesn't even begin to describe it...
Kyo jingling his keys in the front door's lock broke a slumbered silence as he entered their home. Kyo silently climbed the stairs, Tohru still peacefully resting on his shoulders and as he stopped before her room. Kyo wasn't sure if he was uhhh allowed to go into her room.
"Go ahead Kyo....I don't mind..." Tohru replied sleepily.
Kyo turned the doorknob and walked into her room. He had actually never seen it, with good reason to. He gently took Tohru from his shoulders and placed her on the bed. He looked around, and saw a picture of a beautiful lady on Tohru's mantel.
"This your mom?" Kyo asked quietly.
"Yeah. That's her."
"You look just like her. You have her pretty eyes."
Did Kyo just call me pretty?
Did I just call her pretty? Even Kyo surprised himself. He put down the picture frame and turned back to her.
"I'm going to go make you some lunch while you get into your pajamas. I don't think you'll be doing much work today"
"But Kyo, I have to work, it's the only reason I'm staying here!" Tohru replied sadly.
"Look, Shigure may be tough around the edges, but he isn't heartless, Tohru you're sick, he's not going to work you to death like a slave."
"But..."
"No buts, just go get changed and I'll come back in a few minutes"
"Yes Kyo..."Author's Note
A tad shorter then usual, but the next chapter is gonna be amazing! Just you wait! R&R