YAY! Author's note! I've been long to do this. First off, everyone who reviewed, i love you to the moon and back, your feedback made me smile! I'm sorry for not updating in awhile, my life has just been totally chaotic! Last 8 chapters have been super-serious, so i wanted to make this one a little more humorous, but still some serious-mush goin on. PLUS, I'm going to talk to a few of the characters myself, because i've always wanted to do that.
Me(my name's Jess, btw):Hey Hatori-san! How are you?
Hatori-I've been better. Just managed to escape the clutches of those two idiots...
Ayame: Tori-san, how could you treat me so! After I loyally follow and obey your every whim! Oh, the pain!
Hatori: I never ask you to do anything. Just to spare me and the rest of the world the idiocy both you and Shigure share.
Shigure: Don't worry, my sweet Aaya, I shall wash away Tori's cruel words with my passionate love for you...
Ayame: Oh, Gure, it'smarvelously romantic the way you wear your heart on your sleeve for me...
Ayame & Shigure: ALL RIGHT! thumbs up
Me: Now that they got that out of their system...what do you think so far, Hatori?
Hatori: I'm glad you've kept me in character. Everyone is pretty much in character, come to think of it. Except, Shigure's moment of maturity. Everyone knows the chance of that actually happening is slim to none.
Shigure: TORIIIII, WHY DO YOU TREAT ME SOOO? sobs
Me&Hatori: Sigh.
Me: Well, Haa-san, this has been interesting. Maybe we can talk again without the infamous duo?
Hatori: Just let me know when you kick them out of your author note conversations, and then I will come willingly.
SORRY, THAT WAS REALLY LONG. The Madubachi Trio crack me up without fail.
Tohru was at the stove, making sure everything was just right for breakfast. She had made hotcake sandwiches (fluffy big pancakes, two put together with a sweet red bean paste, it's so tasty in Japan!) chilled peach slices for Yuki, a bowl full of steaming white rice and fried salmon for Kyo, and takoyaki for Shigure. She had just finished setting the meal on the table and getting the tray for Yuki's breakfast when she heard stomping coming from the stairs. 'Kyo' she thought with a little smile. I hope he likes his breakfast…I hope he's not still mad at me… Her thoughts were interrupted when she heard the rustle of a pillow behind her. She turned around to see Kyo, elbows propped up on the table, holding his head in his hands. She bit her lip. This was not good.
"Kyo…? Are-are you ok?" She looked at him with questioning eyes, worry etched onto her face, her hands fidgeting. He still would not respond, still held his head in his hands, hair tousled between his fingers. Tohru quietly knelt next to Kyo, so close she could feel the warmth of his body. She licked her lips and closed her eyes for a second. 'Please Mom, I hope Kyo Kun's ok…please let him not be angry with me…' She opened her eyes and reached towards Kyo's hand, gently placing her hand on top and gently rubbing his hand with her thumb. She then bit her lip again, and started to gently move her hand up and down on his back soothingly. "Kyo…what's wrong?"
Kyo's eyes snapped open. Her touch, good God what she did to him when she touched him. His eyes almost closed again, comforted by the smooth hand rubbing his back, and barely heard her asking him what was wrong. 'What's wrong…what's wrong…'
"Oh Tohru…why are you so good to me…I-I don't think I even deserve to be around you…" Kyo closed his eyes and gritted his teeth. Crap! Why'd I say that? I just sounded like a mushy little sap…dammit; I am when it comes to her…
He put his hands in his lap, and looked up at Tohru to see her smiling softly, her face glowing with sincere, genuine compassion. His eyes softened. He gave a soft smile, and she moved her hand to caress his face. "Kyo…it's not at all about getting what we deserve…it's just about living…and taking chances…and believing that someday…what you've truly craved from the bottom of your heart…will cross your path, and all you have to do is take that chance…and that's not just my mom talking, Kyo." Kyo just looked at her in awe and admiration, and entranced by her touch and her voice. "Tohru…Tohru…you…dammit, you're always right." Kyo gave a little smile, and Tohru giggled. "Oh, Kyo, that's not true! Now, come on, eat your breakfast! We have a big day today!" She gave a wide smiled and Kyo's smile disappeared. 'Oh great, that could only mean one thing. Company.' And not just any company…
"TOOOOOOOOOOHRRUUUUUU!" Tohru gave a little squeal of delight as she jumped up and ran towards the door to greet the ecstatic glowing Momiji. "Oh Tohru, we came as soon as Shigure called! I brought Yuki some lollipops! They help your throat, ya know!" Tohru just nodded and laughed, stepping aside to let Momiji in and tackle Kyo. "DAMNIT, YOU STUPID KID!" Kyo jumped up and gave the usual noogie attack on the poor rabbit, who whined piteously. "So…you saved Yuki's life huh? Good job." Haru gave a little smile and patted Tohru's head. Tohru shook her head and giggled. "Haru, you can go ahead and see Yuki, I know you're worried!" Haru just stepped inside and gave Kyo a dummy slap as he started up the stairs. "DAMMIT! I HATE IT WHEN YOU DO THAT!" Momiji ran from Kyo, grabbing his lollipops and following Haru up the stairs. "Damn kids…" Kyo muttered under his breath. Tohru walked over and giggled. "It was only a love tap I'm sure!" Kyo shook his head and ruffled her hair. Then he looked down. "Tohru…I just wanted to apologize…for…well, being a complete ass last night. I didn't mean to sound so…well, whatever. It's cool you saved that stupid rat…so I can finally kick his sorry ass when he's better!" He clenched his fist and the all too familiar look of determination shone through his eyes. Tohru just laughed, smiling. "Thank you, Kyo. You know I'd do the same for you!" Kyo looked at her, eyes wide, but then he closed them and smiled. "Tohru…you're too much." He gave her a little nudge in the arm and went to go eat his breakfast. 'Argh…damn kids giving me a headache…where in the hell did Shigure go?'
"YUKI!" Yuki wasn't sleeping, but had his eyes closed nonetheless, enjoying the serene atmosphere that Tohru had left in his room. His eyes rolled as he heard Momiji's squeal of delight, and felt Haru sit on his bed, tugging at his blanket. "GUTEN TAG, SLEEPYHEAD!" Momiji jumped onto the chair next to Yuki's bed and glowed as he handed Yuki his bouquet of tasty lollipops. "Thank you, Momiji. What are the flavors?" Yuki gave a little smile. 'He may be annoying when it comes to his energy, but his heart's in the right place.' "One is peach." Haru smirked at Yuki and gave him a peace sign. Yuki sighed. "Hello, Haru. Thanks for coming to see me. Hatori should be here soon to check up on me, too. Where's Kagura?" Yuki knew she'd come, not just because of him, but obviously to pound love into that stupid cat's thick head. Haru just said something unintelligible as always. "Nnng…well, I see Honda-san has taken good care of you already…you seem different somehow…why…is a mystery…" Haru zoned out, adding to the effect of his spaced out reply. Yuki shook his head. "YUKI SAID HER NAME! YOU DID DIDN'T YOU? WEEEEEEEEE!" Momiji danced around until Haru threw a lollipop at his head, first making him whine, and then Momiji saw the lollipop and started to happily lick the green, round watermelon-flavored treat. Haru peered into Yuki's wide eyes, and noticed the faint blush that colored Yuki's pale cheeks. "Hmmm…you did…didn't see that coming." Haru smiled and moved forward to pat Yuki on the head. Yuki brushed Haru's hand off and scoffed slightly, shaking his head. "Haru, shut up, please. You know you always answer your own questions. So I won't tell you." He gave a little smile. Haru nodded and smiled. "Meh…come on Momij—
Haru stopped mid sentence when there was a loud thump, followed by a sharp crashing sound. Haru, Yuki and Momiji were clearly startled, and sat quietly, (except for Momiji, who continued to suck on his lollipop happily, making little slurping noises) to listen for clue as to what the cause was for the noises. Sure enough, their ears received the answer to answer the question etching in the three boys' minds. "I'M SO SORRYYYY TOHRUUUU IIII TRIPPEDDD AND AHHHH JUST SLAY ME FOR THE TROUBLE I HAVE BROUGHT UPON YOUUUUUUUUUUUUU AND THE WORRRRRLDDDD PLEASEEE PUNISH ME FOR THIS UNFORGIVABLE SINNNNNNN!"
Haru, Yuki and Momiji turned and looked at each other. "Ritsu."