Crazy Love
"The word love is as solid as concrete, but love itself isn't solid at all"
Chapter 4: First the Cat, and Now the Rat?
Yuki's heart became heavy, as he looked at Tohru all he could think about was how what he wanted to say would just make her hurt even more. Even more so, he just wanted to hold her tight and let her know everything would be okay, but when his hand would reach out for her, Yuki would stop it. "It's not like I'd ever be able to really hold her…" Yuki said to himself. Still, Yuki could not control his instinct and he grabbed Tohru and put his arms around her, holding her tight, as if she'd disappear if he let go. Tohru gasped and Yuki kept his eyes close and held tighter because he knew what was going to happen next…but nothing happened…nothing at all. That's when Yuki opened his eyes and looked at Tohru who was blushing. "Tohru, I want to tell-
And in honor of Kyo and Tohru's awkward moment, she fainted. "No! First she faints on Kyo and now on me! Great now she'll think everything that's happened was a dream, when in fact it wasn't! I really did hug her and I really didn't change into a rat! I just don't understand it." Yuki sighed, and Tohru finally came around.
"Wow Yuki, I just had a dream that you hugged me, and you didn't change into a rat, and you were about to confess your love to me. What a crazy dream, huh?" Tohru gazed up, "Yuki?" Yuki stood against a tree hitting his head into it, while mumbling things. Now Yuki finally understood how Kyo felt when he had told Tohru. It was the most frustrating thing, why was it so difficult he wondered. Finally Yuki decided it was best to let Tohru know that it wasn't a dream and that he really loved her and then, well, figure out why he didn't transform. Slowly Yuki walked towards Tohru, he took a deep breath, blushed and finally spoke.
"Tohru, I…Tohru, it wasn't a dream, I really hugged you, and I really didn't turn into a rat. And I really did try to tell you I loved you…" Yuki couldn't even look at Tohru, he knew it was a mistake, he just didn't know how big of one.
There was a long time of silence, Yuki for the first time was afraid of what Tohru was going to say, because he knew she would never choose him. Why would Tohru want some guy who hides his true feelings just to get people to like him? Yuki knew the answer; he just didn't want to hear the words come out of her mouth.
After a time, Yuki heard some rustling, and saw Tohru tightening her grip on one of the ribbons that had fallen out of her hair…she was crying.
"Yuki, I like you, but I don't think I love you, or anyone like that right now. Uhm, I'm going to go for a walk on my own now, so I'll see back at home later." With that, Tohru got up and quickly walked away, this time leaving Yuki alone, the way Kyo left Tohru alone. With a sigh Yuki got up and headed home, there were many questions left unanswered for him, mostly the fact that he didn't transform, which has never happened to a member of the Zodiac.
Yuki gazed up at the sky, he could sense that it was going to rain, and as he did, it started to rain. On the way home he got a surprise from a person who understood him more than anyone…even Tohru. Hatsuharu appeared.
"Hey, what's got you as gloomy as the weather?" Hatsuharu asked, not expecting the answer he received.
"Well, let's just say I don't think Tohru will ever talk to me again, and besides that, I held her and I didn't transform. So, all in all I'm confused as hell." Yuki, down way deep, may not even be able to be helped by Haru.
"Well, the whole not transforming thing I can believe, because there's a legend of the Zodiac that says that if you hold or are held by the one you are supposed to be with by fate, then it will negate the transformation. The only thing that I can't believe is that you actually told Tohru you loved her. Now that's surprising." Haru was trying his best, but it seemed to only cause Yuki more grief.
"So you're saying that I didn't transform, because by fate, me and Tohru are supposed to be together? Does that mean I won't transform again if I hug her?" Yuki didn't understand clearly.
"Well, yes and no, if she loves you back and you end up with her it will negate the transformation for her, but not other girls. But, there is a downside to this…"
"How could there be a downside? I mean I either keep transforming or I don't transform at all. This is great!" Yet, Yuki's smile quickly turned into a frown.
"No, there is another part, if she doesn't love you back, the negation will be reversed, instead of never transforming, you'll stay transformed as a rat…forever. It's still only a legend though." Haru knew Yuki was going to blow his lid. "1…2…3-
"Are you serious? This day just cannot get any worse, so what you're telling me is I'll be a rat forever right? Because there is no way that Tohru is going to ever feel about me the way she feels about Kyo. Might as well go buy myself a nice cage since I'll be spending the rest of my life as one, argh! I can't take it anymore!" Then without saying bye to Haru, Yuki stormed off in the same fashion as Kyo did.
Maybe Kyo and Yuki aren't as different as they say they are?
So what did you guys think? This was chapter 4 and I tried to bring a little bit of comedic relief into this one unlike the last one, but don't worry the next one will have more comedy than drama for sure. It's just I couldn't go from super dramatic to super comedic, I gotta slowly bring the comedy back it, but I promise it will be good. A small spoiler, with the help of Uo and Hana Tohru might finally realize she's in love with someone…who will it be? And will Yuki stay transformed forever or will he end up with Tohru? Will Kyo come back or be gone for good? Well keep reading and you will find out! (Once again, I own nothing but my story, Crazy Love)