Disclaimer: I do not own Fruits Basket. Gotta write. No more chit-chat.
Kyo walked between Shigure and Hatori, the small slip of paper he received after walking up to the speakers being crumpled in his sweating palm.
Kyo's heart and soul had wanted to see Tohru after the graduation ceremony, but once he had seen her walk up and receive her little bit of paper, his courage failed him. Instead, he had walked straight up to Hatori and Shigure after the last name was called and didn't have to utter a word. They both knew that it was his surrender.
Shigure was chattering nonsensically during the beginning of the journey while Hatori and Kyo did not speak a word. Eventually, the dark mood overcame Shigure as well.
Is it right that we are leading someone to their imprisonment?
Shigure looked over at Kyo, and sighed deeply. He did not want what was happening, and yet was powerless to the woman he loved.
I just hope that… perhaps there is still a hope left in Tohru…
Shigure almost chuckled. The thought of his little Tohru standing up to the fierce flower Akito seemed literally impossible.
But…still…
Kyo looked down at the sidewalk with each footstep toward the Main House. His stomach was a mess of knots, yet determination to continue held him in a trance to place one foot in front of the other.
As the main gate came into view, he felt a strange, dark peace fill his insides.
Other cats were confined to this same room. Why should I be exempt? If anything, I deserve it more for what I did to Tohru.
As he walked further into the Main complex, Kyo felt all emotions dissolve within him. Shigure and Hatori lead him to a porch where, seemingly, a bundle of robes sat.
A creamy hand was extended and petting a small bird facing the open doorway, while a mass of hair lay at one end and two pale feet lay at the other end. As the bundle of robes heard the crunch of foot, it came to life and turned over to greet them.
A mischevious smile spread on pink lips. "Ah, Kyo. What a delight to see you. What brings you here today?"
I love you, Tohru.