Author; Corculum
Disclaimer; I own the DVD box set and the first comic book in the series, but that's it, they all belong to someone else… :sighs:
No offence to Nelson Mandela meant in this chapter, I am merely going with the poet; Tatamkhulu Afrika's opinion, the poem in question is 'Nothing's Changed'.
Updated; 12.9.05, 12 September 2005
Your Arms Are My Castle
She watched Tohru from her seat, stared at the concentrated expression on her face, she was really trying hard; Tohru was always a hard worker. She swallowed thickly as Tohru bit her perfect bottom lip and frowned slightly, a frown should not mar her beautiful face, the face of an angel, Hana thought fondly.
She smirked to herself; Yuki was staring at Kyo again and… Kyo was stealing glances at Yuki too, she sighed; it would take them ages to realise their true feelings for each other. Hate, she laughed, that was definitely not the mutual feeling between them.
"Miss Saki? Would you care to share with the rest of the class what you find so amusing?"
Completely unfazed by the teacher catching her out she simply smiled at him, oh it would be so funny to tell him what she was really thinking 'Sir, I was just thinking what a wonderful couple Sohma Yuki and Sohma Kyo make!' for a moment she was very tempted to do just that… but then she saw Tohru's face, she would think it mean.
She sighed, "I was just thinking," The teacher raised an eyebrow, "that Tatamkhulu Afrika was right, and that I hope that Nelson Mandela will someday read this poem and realise that he really has changed nothing at all."
The teacher narrowed his eyes; so she had been listening? Interesting, then again not; this was nothing new, he sighed and nodded then continued with the lesson.
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As they came out of the classroom she walked beside Tohru, Uo was on her other side and next to her were Kyo and Yuki.
"I hate anthology." Kyo mumbled darkly.
"Only because you have absolutely no appreciation for beautifully written poems," Yuki stated.
"Oh I like the poems just fine, it's the analysing them to death that kills me,"
Yuki turned on him, "I don't believe you,"
"What?"
"I don't believe that you actually like the poems, you weren't paying attention to anything we were doing, you were too busy doodling in your notebook to listen,"
"How do you know what I was doing?" Kyo frowned and raised an eyebrow. Yuki almost looked lost for a minute until Kyo saved him having to answer truthfully, "Spying on me now are you?"
Yuki rolled his eyes characteristically, "Now why would I do that?"
"I…" Kyo seemed to have no idea why, Hana smirked, "You tell me!"
"What did you think of the poem Yuki-San?" Hana asked knowingly.
"I… I agree with what you said before in class, Nelson Mandela hasn't changed anything."
Hana nodded, of course that was the only thing he heard the whole class, she did understand why he couldn't keep his eyes off Kyo; apart from the obvious feelings Kyo was really, what was the word? Eye candy, yes that was it, definitely. Speaking of eye candy; she let her attention fall back to Tohru, she was watching Kyo and Yuki's argument worriedly.
"You're both complete idiots, 'specially you carrot-head."
Kyo's eyes narrowed dramatically, "Stop calling me that!"
"Oh I'm sorry carrot-head, does it annoy you?"
"Yes!" Kyo growled.
"Oh, I'm sorry carrot-head, I had no idea." Uo feigned surprise.
Kyo growled menacingly, "Stop it!" Kyo's annoyance was growing rapidly, not a good thing…
Hana watched, amused, as Yuki's expression changed; when Uo had first started the fight he was slightly put off that Kyo's attention was no longer on him but amused at their words. Whereas now he was looking annoyed with Uo too. Interesting, very interesting, it wouldn't be long now…
"Aw, what's wrong baby?" Uo teased.
"That's it! I'm out of here!"
"What? You can't leave school now! We only just got here!" Yuki reprimanded him.
"I don't give a damn, tell them I'm sick or something."
Uo was looking very innocent, amazing how she could pull that off.
"Kyo don't go now, you'll get into trouble!" Tohru exclaimed worriedly, causing him to pause.
"Yeah Kyo, Uo won't bother you anymore, will you Uo?" Hana smiled.
"Whatever," Uo rolled her eyes.
Tohru looked up at Kyo pleadingly, and, well who could resist Tohru? Certainly not Hana, and it seems neither could Kyo, did she detect a hint of jealousy from Yuki?
Kyo relented, "Well, ok, but I swear if you say one more word I'll–!"
"Ok, ok I get it carrot-head,"
His glare was terrifying but barely affected Uo, if at all.
"Don't worry, Kyo, I won't say anything more," She smiled angelically. Seriously, how did she manage that?
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It was lunch time, and Tohru and Hana were sitting in their usual spot, under their favourite tree, Kyo and Uo were off somewhere no doubt absorbed in the throws of Carrot War Two (million thousand and one) and Yuki was at some student meeting of some kind, leaving Hana and Tohru perfectly alone.
"I hope Uo doesn't upset Kyo too much again! He might really leave school in the middle of the day if she does! He has done it before after all. Oh, I wish they could just get along! I mean, they're quite similar when you think about it, but maybe that's why they fight, they clash or something, both being too similar, I don't know but maybe if we all do something together we can get them to be friends! Somehow," Tohru often went on and on about various things, Hana smiled, it was adorable. "What do you think? Do you think they'll ever be friends?" Tohru looked up at her hopefully.
"Maybe, some day," She smiled, "Anything's possible,"
Tohru smiled widely, "Yes! You're right!"
A strong wind brushed up all the fallen leaves around them and sent them flying in different directions, some ending up in their hair.
"Oh dear!" Tohru said, quickly sitting on Hana's lap so that she could pick all of the leaves out of her hair, "There, that's better,"
Hana grinned, and brushed all of the leaves out of Tohru's hair too, and then, on a sudden burst of courage, she held Tohru tightly to her. Tohru wrapped her arms around Hana's neck straight away in response, snuggling into her neck.
Hana breathed in her scent deeply, she smelt like strawberries and flowers, pretty, like she always did.
Perfect, like she always is.
A/N;
Well, yes, this update is kind of on the late side I know… :sweatdrop: Gomen:bows: I'm sorry, I didn't mean it to be this late, I did in fact write the first half of this chapter just after I posted the first chapter, but I didn't finish it until just now, and I wanted to update before, but I was on holiday away for almost a month… so yeah… those are all my excuses… did I mention I was away:sweatdrop: Ehe, please forgive me:bows: I hope you liked this chapter! I'll post it as soon as I get my internet connection back! . It's quite long… is that some consolation for the lateness:sweatdrop: … :runs and hides:
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