Genres: Drama/romance/?
Warning: contains shonen/seinen-ai. If you find this offensive, then don't read this (yes, it's as simple as that)! Plus the story contains elements concerning prostitution.
Disclaimer: Fruits Basket is copyrighted to Takaya Natsuki.
Rating: PG-13, might go up to R (but I doubt it, well, who knows)
SHORT AND USELESS TALK BEFORE THE STORY
Isa: Eegads, only ONE person even bothered to review the last chapter! I can't believe it!
Mouton: yes, what a shame.
Isa: well, you're the author, it's your fault if it sucks.
Mouton: there are lots of reasons why people wouldn't review.
Isa: it still sucks . . .
Mouton: anyway-
Isa & Mouton: THANK YOU TO LIL-STRANGE-PERSON FOR REVIEWING!
Isa: * to lil-strange-person * your Shigure huh?
Mouton: why? Do you think he's yours Isa?
Isa: actually, yes, he is mine.
Mouton: * whispers to herself * great, now there's two of them . . .
On with chapter six. {P.S. the "now there's two" part is not supposed to be taken seriously. No offence. ( }
"Black Boudoir" Chapter Six
Recovering control of his body, Shigure hastily beckoned Kyo towards him. As Kyo walked past the tables, he caught a man with extremely long silvery white hair winking at him. He shook his head and sat down opposite Shigure.
"What are you doing here?" Shigure asked with a smile. But his whispered words were full of disbelief.
"I thought I'd have dinner here with Uo tonight. We found this place today when we were walking through town, and I saw you coming out of it, then"
"Damn." Shigure interrupted. Then, pulling Kyo to his feet and hooking their arms he smiled again and whispered a husky "Follow me".
Shigure had no choice but to take Kyo to his room, where they could talk. He had known that not telling Kyo about his social status would bring trouble, but he had had no idea that it would be so soon. ' At least I won't have to work tonight.' He thought before entering his room. He motioned a confused Kyo towards a chair, told him to sit down and started rubbing his temples. He turned around to face Kyo and put on a smile.
"Well, you finally got on to me. I didn't want to tell you what the family does, but there you are. . ." Shigure said.
If Kyo had guessed, it would save him the stress of having to explain it himself.
" So I was right? You really are Yakuza*? My parents fled, because they didn't want to get involved?" Kyo said.
Shigure laughed out loud with relief. He then realised that that had been a huge mistake. Kyo apparently had heard nothing of the "White lily"'s reputation, if he hadn't laughed, he could've just made Kyo believe that that was indeed the truth. Now he really would have to explain. 'Yakuza, all the same. . .' he smiled inwardly.
"No, Kyo, as much as I would like it, the Sohmas are not Yakuza." Shigure said with a wary smile.
"Well, there can't possibly be anything worse." Kyo said confidently.
Shigure just chuckled. How naïve.
"Did you see Ayame wink at you, Kyo? Did you hear how I asked you to come with me? The white robes, the fact that there was one man alone at each table, they way they were leering at you, trying to get your attention. Can't you guess what this place is?"
"No." Kyo said. Shigure was acting strangely. Come to think of it, yes actually, the way he had spoken to him was bizarre.
" Then leave. Don't come back here." Shigure said.
"But, why won't. . ."
" Just go, you'll find your way out easily enough. Don't worry about anything. I'll see you around." Shigure said, pushing Kyo out of the room.
Once Kyo was out, he slammed the door and locked it. Kyo banged on it.
"Shigure, what's wrong, what are you not telling me?"
No answer came, so he decided to leave. In the hallway, he came across a young man, about his age who had silver hair and lavender eyes. The man walked past him, his head held low, not taking any notice of him. 'Am I also related to him? There is something horribly wrong here.' He thought to himself. He got to the glass door and found Uo standing there. She looked beautiful. She was wearing a black (man's) shirt with the top five buttons undone. Underneath it she wore a tight crimson silk top and grey masculine looking trousers.
"Well, why are you coming out? I thought we were having dinner here." She said.
" Uh, I saw Shigure. He said that they don't serve dinner here. Let's go somewhere else." Kyo lied.
Uo simply nodded. Later they were having dinner at a French restaurant. Kyo had unknowingly ordered snails and really enjoyed them until Uo had told him what he was eating. He looked up at her and noticed that she was wearing make up. He was listening to her conversation, but after a few minutes, his mind drifted away. He looked at the people sitting next to them.
"Are you even listening?" Uo said as she snapped his fingers at him.
"Are you newly wed?" Asked the waitress.
"Is this your business?" Uo asked her.
The waitress went off, in a huff, mumbling about bringing the check. Uo looked at Kyo who couldn't help but grin.
"Yeah, that's it, laugh. That's all I'm any good for anyway." She said.
"You're being aggressive. Is it your period or something?" Kyo asked, still grinning.
Uotani got up and yelled "Check!" and left. Kyo called after her to wait, and was about to leave, when the waitress came with the check.
"Problems in the bedroom?" She asked with a sly grin.
Kyo just looked at her and slammed the money on the table. Grabbing his coat and Uo's (she had forgotten it) and stormed out. Outside it was getting cold, and he was really getting tired. 'Women.' He thought. Uotani was usually a tomboy, but she had just proven that she was indeed a girl no matter what. He walked home. He had no idea where Uo could've gone, so he decided he would just settle for an early night. He was already worried about Shigure, Uo's menstrual mood swings could wait. He stuck his key in the lock and noticed that it was actually already open. He entered and went in to the living room. He found Uo there, with a half empty bottle of vodka.
"Damn it, Uo what's wrong?" He said sitting down next to her. She wasn't crying, much worse, she started to laugh.
"Do you think I don't know?" she said. Her voice thick with alcohol.
"What do you know?" he asked.
"Shigure." She said, looking him in the eyes with a wry grin.
"What about him?" Kyo asked, trying to stay calm. He had a sneaking suspicion that he knew what she was going on about.
"You, spending time with him. You know, I almost believed your story about him being a relative" she said, he face growing serious.
"He is a relative, I have that photo." Kyo said, getting more and more confused.
" I mean, that you went to such great lengths to make up an excuse. I knew it wouldn't work out between us, but I can't believe that it wasn't because of me. . ."
"Uo, you've had enough booze." Kyo said, trying to pull the bottle out of her hand.
"I mean, the curse is restrictive, but I didn't think that you'd. . ." She paused, then started to sob.
"What is it Arisa?" Kyo asked.
"Why didn't' you tell me? Why didn't you say it? I know what the 'White lily is'." Uo sobbed.
"Uo?" Kyo said.
Uo just lay down on her side and put her head in his lap, her tears leaving darker spots on his pants. He stroked her hair, it was soft. He felt her chest convulsing with every sob that left her.
"You could've told me he's a whore." She whispered.
Kyo blinked, his hand stopped soothing her head. 'A whore?' He suddenly remembered that man called Ayame winking, Shigure's voice. The double bed in his room. No, it couldn't possibly be that.
Shigure's words- "No, Kyo, as much as I would like it, the Sohmas are not Yakuza"
* * *
Kyo woke up the next morning with a killer headache. He had hardly slept. He had half dragged Uo to the bed and had slept next to her in it since she insisted that she would drink more if he didn't. Even though she had started snoring virtually ten minutes after he had put her to bed, his mind had been plagued with thoughts.
Uo was jealous. He had been right, and she really did think that Shigure was his boyfriend. That was sick. He had known Uo for ages, and only something as powerful and stupid as jealousy could possibly make her not believe him. ' She thinks I'm gay for heaven's sake!' he thought. But then, a little voice in his head said ' Ah, but maybe you are. Uo's a great woman, but somehow it didn't work out with her. And that hug, you did enjoy it, don't try to deny it. You loved it.' Kyo shook his head. He hadn't slept a lot, these thoughts were just a by-product of his tiredness. ' No they're not and you know it.' The voice said. 'Damn it. I'm just worried about him!' Kyo thought frantically. ' Of course you are, it's normal to worry about those you care about.' The twisted part of his mind replied. ' He's family, of course I worry about him.' Kyo reasoned. He had to get out, exercise or something. Juts to stop thinking. As it was Sunday, he just let Uo lay there and left her a note. ' She's gonna kill me for leaving without an explanation.' He thought.
* * *
He went to the park and started running. He didn't even want to think about the fact that Shigure was a, well, a . . . He couldn't bring himself to even think the word. He was jogging at a steady pace, when, he came across Shigure.
"Hello Kyo." Shigure said. His ever-present smile plastered to his face.
" We need to talk." Kyo said.
"I knew you'd say that." Shigure said, looking at his feet.
" I know what you do." Kyo said.
Shigure didn't answer. He just motioned for Kyo to follow him and sat down on a nearby bench. Kyo sat down. He was looking at his cousin. It was hard to believe that this kimono-clad man was what he was. Shigure was still looking at the ground, slightly frowning.
"Well, you know now." He said after a while. "What are you going to do now? Go away and pretend you don't know me?" He looked up at Kyo and the cat was shocked to see that his eyes were calm and friendly.
"I don't know." Kyo answered. And then, quietly "Why did you choose to do. . ."
"Choose?" Shigure's voice was bitter. "I never chose to become what I am."
"Well, then why do you sell yourself?"
"Because I was forced to. You've never met Akito. You lucky bastard."
"The clan head?"
"Yes, the clan head. Usually, clan heads are supposed to take care of the family. Keep it united. Well, we are united, I guess."
"What did he do? Blackmail?"
"Yes. You wanted to know who Tohru is, well, she's the daughter of the woman I loved."
"Loved?"
"She's dead now. But, it's because I loved Kyoko that I'm in this position, and as much as I hate it, I don't regret it. Why? Well, it's a long story. Basically, Katsuya, Tohru's father, died when Tohru was about two. I had already known Kyoko for a few years and I told her that I could be Tohru's father. Kyoko just smiled (she knew that I had a crush on her by then.) and said that I would be her godfather. When Tohru was five, Kyoko died in a car crash and officially I was to be her guardian. At that time, Akito was threatening to get rid of Tohru since she wasn't related to us, I begged him not to. Tohru was all I had left of Kyoko. Akito said he would keep her under one condition: that I work at the "White lily" and that he would be her adoptive father. I accepted, I had to. I didn't know back then what the "White lily" was."
Shigure stopped. It seemed like he had been waiting for ages to tell someone. Kyo just stared. He didn't know what to say. The clan head was cruel. Was that why his parents had left, did they guess what Akito would be like from his behaviour as a child?
Shigure smiled at Kyo. He was grateful that the redhead had not left yet. Was it possible that Kyo would still want to be in his company?
"I've gotta go" Kyo mumbled.
"Goodbye" Shigure said, his hope leaving him.
"Yeah, goodbye." Kyo said weakly. He was trying not to think.
* * *
Later that evening he was in the bathtub when Uo came in.
"Hey, some privacy please!" He yelled, anime cat ears bristling.
" Why does it matter?" She asked dully.
She sat down on the toilet seat and Kyo sat with his back to her.
"I'm sorry about last night." She offered.
"Are you feeling better now?" he asked.
"Yeah. It's just, well, when I realised what I had heard about the "White Lily", I couldn't believe it. You're not gay, are you?"
"No."
" I guess I must be jealous." She said.
"Yes."
"It's not gonna work out though, is it? You and me I mean."
"I don't think so. Uo, you're my sister almost."
"I wish you were my brother." She said and left the toilet seat.
* * *
At the White lily:
Shigure was in his room with a client. He was stroking the man's back. He felt even more disgusted with how naturally the movements cam than usual. He couldn't stop thinking about that morning. Kyo had just left. He hadn't criticized him, hadn't insulted him. He'd just been quiet and listened to his explanation. 'Damn it. I'm such a disgusting creature.' He thought.
The client left and Shigure was in the shower once again, just standing under the steady flow of water. It was cold. He got out and slipped on his yukata, loosely fastening the belt. He lay down on his bed, the room still smelling of sex. 'I should burn some incense' he thought, but he didn't move. Someone knocked at the door. He sighed and got up, opening the window before heading to the door. He opened it and found Kyo standing face to face with him. He smiled and uttered a soft "Konbann wa."
Kyo wrinkled his nose at the smell. Shigure mad his was to a drawer and got out a packet of cedar wood incense.
"And to what do I owe this pleasure? Shigure asked.
"Could you tell me more about the family members?" Kyo said.
* Yakuza, incase I haven't mentioned it yet, is the japanese version of
the mafia.
A/N: the more I write, the less Kyo, Shigure and Uo are in charcter. How depressing. Oh well, feedback ( constructive criticism aswell as flames ) is welcome. Isa
Warning: contains shonen/seinen-ai. If you find this offensive, then don't read this (yes, it's as simple as that)! Plus the story contains elements concerning prostitution.
Disclaimer: Fruits Basket is copyrighted to Takaya Natsuki.
Rating: PG-13, might go up to R (but I doubt it, well, who knows)
SHORT AND USELESS TALK BEFORE THE STORY
Isa: Eegads, only ONE person even bothered to review the last chapter! I can't believe it!
Mouton: yes, what a shame.
Isa: well, you're the author, it's your fault if it sucks.
Mouton: there are lots of reasons why people wouldn't review.
Isa: it still sucks . . .
Mouton: anyway-
Isa & Mouton: THANK YOU TO LIL-STRANGE-PERSON FOR REVIEWING!
Isa: * to lil-strange-person * your Shigure huh?
Mouton: why? Do you think he's yours Isa?
Isa: actually, yes, he is mine.
Mouton: * whispers to herself * great, now there's two of them . . .
On with chapter six. {P.S. the "now there's two" part is not supposed to be taken seriously. No offence. ( }
"Black Boudoir" Chapter Six
Recovering control of his body, Shigure hastily beckoned Kyo towards him. As Kyo walked past the tables, he caught a man with extremely long silvery white hair winking at him. He shook his head and sat down opposite Shigure.
"What are you doing here?" Shigure asked with a smile. But his whispered words were full of disbelief.
"I thought I'd have dinner here with Uo tonight. We found this place today when we were walking through town, and I saw you coming out of it, then"
"Damn." Shigure interrupted. Then, pulling Kyo to his feet and hooking their arms he smiled again and whispered a husky "Follow me".
Shigure had no choice but to take Kyo to his room, where they could talk. He had known that not telling Kyo about his social status would bring trouble, but he had had no idea that it would be so soon. ' At least I won't have to work tonight.' He thought before entering his room. He motioned a confused Kyo towards a chair, told him to sit down and started rubbing his temples. He turned around to face Kyo and put on a smile.
"Well, you finally got on to me. I didn't want to tell you what the family does, but there you are. . ." Shigure said.
If Kyo had guessed, it would save him the stress of having to explain it himself.
" So I was right? You really are Yakuza*? My parents fled, because they didn't want to get involved?" Kyo said.
Shigure laughed out loud with relief. He then realised that that had been a huge mistake. Kyo apparently had heard nothing of the "White lily"'s reputation, if he hadn't laughed, he could've just made Kyo believe that that was indeed the truth. Now he really would have to explain. 'Yakuza, all the same. . .' he smiled inwardly.
"No, Kyo, as much as I would like it, the Sohmas are not Yakuza." Shigure said with a wary smile.
"Well, there can't possibly be anything worse." Kyo said confidently.
Shigure just chuckled. How naïve.
"Did you see Ayame wink at you, Kyo? Did you hear how I asked you to come with me? The white robes, the fact that there was one man alone at each table, they way they were leering at you, trying to get your attention. Can't you guess what this place is?"
"No." Kyo said. Shigure was acting strangely. Come to think of it, yes actually, the way he had spoken to him was bizarre.
" Then leave. Don't come back here." Shigure said.
"But, why won't. . ."
" Just go, you'll find your way out easily enough. Don't worry about anything. I'll see you around." Shigure said, pushing Kyo out of the room.
Once Kyo was out, he slammed the door and locked it. Kyo banged on it.
"Shigure, what's wrong, what are you not telling me?"
No answer came, so he decided to leave. In the hallway, he came across a young man, about his age who had silver hair and lavender eyes. The man walked past him, his head held low, not taking any notice of him. 'Am I also related to him? There is something horribly wrong here.' He thought to himself. He got to the glass door and found Uo standing there. She looked beautiful. She was wearing a black (man's) shirt with the top five buttons undone. Underneath it she wore a tight crimson silk top and grey masculine looking trousers.
"Well, why are you coming out? I thought we were having dinner here." She said.
" Uh, I saw Shigure. He said that they don't serve dinner here. Let's go somewhere else." Kyo lied.
Uo simply nodded. Later they were having dinner at a French restaurant. Kyo had unknowingly ordered snails and really enjoyed them until Uo had told him what he was eating. He looked up at her and noticed that she was wearing make up. He was listening to her conversation, but after a few minutes, his mind drifted away. He looked at the people sitting next to them.
"Are you even listening?" Uo said as she snapped his fingers at him.
"Are you newly wed?" Asked the waitress.
"Is this your business?" Uo asked her.
The waitress went off, in a huff, mumbling about bringing the check. Uo looked at Kyo who couldn't help but grin.
"Yeah, that's it, laugh. That's all I'm any good for anyway." She said.
"You're being aggressive. Is it your period or something?" Kyo asked, still grinning.
Uotani got up and yelled "Check!" and left. Kyo called after her to wait, and was about to leave, when the waitress came with the check.
"Problems in the bedroom?" She asked with a sly grin.
Kyo just looked at her and slammed the money on the table. Grabbing his coat and Uo's (she had forgotten it) and stormed out. Outside it was getting cold, and he was really getting tired. 'Women.' He thought. Uotani was usually a tomboy, but she had just proven that she was indeed a girl no matter what. He walked home. He had no idea where Uo could've gone, so he decided he would just settle for an early night. He was already worried about Shigure, Uo's menstrual mood swings could wait. He stuck his key in the lock and noticed that it was actually already open. He entered and went in to the living room. He found Uo there, with a half empty bottle of vodka.
"Damn it, Uo what's wrong?" He said sitting down next to her. She wasn't crying, much worse, she started to laugh.
"Do you think I don't know?" she said. Her voice thick with alcohol.
"What do you know?" he asked.
"Shigure." She said, looking him in the eyes with a wry grin.
"What about him?" Kyo asked, trying to stay calm. He had a sneaking suspicion that he knew what she was going on about.
"You, spending time with him. You know, I almost believed your story about him being a relative" she said, he face growing serious.
"He is a relative, I have that photo." Kyo said, getting more and more confused.
" I mean, that you went to such great lengths to make up an excuse. I knew it wouldn't work out between us, but I can't believe that it wasn't because of me. . ."
"Uo, you've had enough booze." Kyo said, trying to pull the bottle out of her hand.
"I mean, the curse is restrictive, but I didn't think that you'd. . ." She paused, then started to sob.
"What is it Arisa?" Kyo asked.
"Why didn't' you tell me? Why didn't you say it? I know what the 'White lily is'." Uo sobbed.
"Uo?" Kyo said.
Uo just lay down on her side and put her head in his lap, her tears leaving darker spots on his pants. He stroked her hair, it was soft. He felt her chest convulsing with every sob that left her.
"You could've told me he's a whore." She whispered.
Kyo blinked, his hand stopped soothing her head. 'A whore?' He suddenly remembered that man called Ayame winking, Shigure's voice. The double bed in his room. No, it couldn't possibly be that.
Shigure's words- "No, Kyo, as much as I would like it, the Sohmas are not Yakuza"
* * *
Kyo woke up the next morning with a killer headache. He had hardly slept. He had half dragged Uo to the bed and had slept next to her in it since she insisted that she would drink more if he didn't. Even though she had started snoring virtually ten minutes after he had put her to bed, his mind had been plagued with thoughts.
Uo was jealous. He had been right, and she really did think that Shigure was his boyfriend. That was sick. He had known Uo for ages, and only something as powerful and stupid as jealousy could possibly make her not believe him. ' She thinks I'm gay for heaven's sake!' he thought. But then, a little voice in his head said ' Ah, but maybe you are. Uo's a great woman, but somehow it didn't work out with her. And that hug, you did enjoy it, don't try to deny it. You loved it.' Kyo shook his head. He hadn't slept a lot, these thoughts were just a by-product of his tiredness. ' No they're not and you know it.' The voice said. 'Damn it. I'm just worried about him!' Kyo thought frantically. ' Of course you are, it's normal to worry about those you care about.' The twisted part of his mind replied. ' He's family, of course I worry about him.' Kyo reasoned. He had to get out, exercise or something. Juts to stop thinking. As it was Sunday, he just let Uo lay there and left her a note. ' She's gonna kill me for leaving without an explanation.' He thought.
* * *
He went to the park and started running. He didn't even want to think about the fact that Shigure was a, well, a . . . He couldn't bring himself to even think the word. He was jogging at a steady pace, when, he came across Shigure.
"Hello Kyo." Shigure said. His ever-present smile plastered to his face.
" We need to talk." Kyo said.
"I knew you'd say that." Shigure said, looking at his feet.
" I know what you do." Kyo said.
Shigure didn't answer. He just motioned for Kyo to follow him and sat down on a nearby bench. Kyo sat down. He was looking at his cousin. It was hard to believe that this kimono-clad man was what he was. Shigure was still looking at the ground, slightly frowning.
"Well, you know now." He said after a while. "What are you going to do now? Go away and pretend you don't know me?" He looked up at Kyo and the cat was shocked to see that his eyes were calm and friendly.
"I don't know." Kyo answered. And then, quietly "Why did you choose to do. . ."
"Choose?" Shigure's voice was bitter. "I never chose to become what I am."
"Well, then why do you sell yourself?"
"Because I was forced to. You've never met Akito. You lucky bastard."
"The clan head?"
"Yes, the clan head. Usually, clan heads are supposed to take care of the family. Keep it united. Well, we are united, I guess."
"What did he do? Blackmail?"
"Yes. You wanted to know who Tohru is, well, she's the daughter of the woman I loved."
"Loved?"
"She's dead now. But, it's because I loved Kyoko that I'm in this position, and as much as I hate it, I don't regret it. Why? Well, it's a long story. Basically, Katsuya, Tohru's father, died when Tohru was about two. I had already known Kyoko for a few years and I told her that I could be Tohru's father. Kyoko just smiled (she knew that I had a crush on her by then.) and said that I would be her godfather. When Tohru was five, Kyoko died in a car crash and officially I was to be her guardian. At that time, Akito was threatening to get rid of Tohru since she wasn't related to us, I begged him not to. Tohru was all I had left of Kyoko. Akito said he would keep her under one condition: that I work at the "White lily" and that he would be her adoptive father. I accepted, I had to. I didn't know back then what the "White lily" was."
Shigure stopped. It seemed like he had been waiting for ages to tell someone. Kyo just stared. He didn't know what to say. The clan head was cruel. Was that why his parents had left, did they guess what Akito would be like from his behaviour as a child?
Shigure smiled at Kyo. He was grateful that the redhead had not left yet. Was it possible that Kyo would still want to be in his company?
"I've gotta go" Kyo mumbled.
"Goodbye" Shigure said, his hope leaving him.
"Yeah, goodbye." Kyo said weakly. He was trying not to think.
* * *
Later that evening he was in the bathtub when Uo came in.
"Hey, some privacy please!" He yelled, anime cat ears bristling.
" Why does it matter?" She asked dully.
She sat down on the toilet seat and Kyo sat with his back to her.
"I'm sorry about last night." She offered.
"Are you feeling better now?" he asked.
"Yeah. It's just, well, when I realised what I had heard about the "White Lily", I couldn't believe it. You're not gay, are you?"
"No."
" I guess I must be jealous." She said.
"Yes."
"It's not gonna work out though, is it? You and me I mean."
"I don't think so. Uo, you're my sister almost."
"I wish you were my brother." She said and left the toilet seat.
* * *
At the White lily:
Shigure was in his room with a client. He was stroking the man's back. He felt even more disgusted with how naturally the movements cam than usual. He couldn't stop thinking about that morning. Kyo had just left. He hadn't criticized him, hadn't insulted him. He'd just been quiet and listened to his explanation. 'Damn it. I'm such a disgusting creature.' He thought.
The client left and Shigure was in the shower once again, just standing under the steady flow of water. It was cold. He got out and slipped on his yukata, loosely fastening the belt. He lay down on his bed, the room still smelling of sex. 'I should burn some incense' he thought, but he didn't move. Someone knocked at the door. He sighed and got up, opening the window before heading to the door. He opened it and found Kyo standing face to face with him. He smiled and uttered a soft "Konbann wa."
Kyo wrinkled his nose at the smell. Shigure mad his was to a drawer and got out a packet of cedar wood incense.
"And to what do I owe this pleasure? Shigure asked.
"Could you tell me more about the family members?" Kyo said.
* Yakuza, incase I haven't mentioned it yet, is the japanese version of
the mafia.
A/N: the more I write, the less Kyo, Shigure and Uo are in charcter. How depressing. Oh well, feedback ( constructive criticism aswell as flames ) is welcome. Isa