"So the rumors are true than." Said Akito as Hatori put a stethoscope "Lira and Kyo have gotten back together…"
"Yes, it would seem. Lira's very happy." Hatori said take the stethoscope away. "I'm going to see her this afternoon to check up on her leg."
"I'll go with you." said Akito pulling up the sleeve of his kimono "I want to see her…I want to see if she is truly happy."
"Okay! You guys have fun, I'll be here when you get home!" said Lira waving goodbye to Tohru, Yuki and Kyo.
"Don't worry Kyo I'll take good care of Lira!" said Shigure waving goodbye.
"If you touch her I'll kill you!" yelled Kyo "Bye Lira, I love you!"
"I love you too Kyo!" Lira yelled back.
"I love you." Kyo thought looking back at the house seeing Lira still waving at him "…those words fell from my lips as if it was water. Sometimes I become afraid thinking she won't say it back. It's like a thirst that must be fulfilled and she's holding the only source of water."
"Lira you can stop waving now." Said Shigure holding back his laughter.
"Yes, do stop waving at him." Said a cold voice and Lira slowly put down her hand "It's not as if you'll never see him again."
"It's nice to see you, Akito." Lira said turning her attention to the side of the porch where Akito was standing with Hatori. "Time for my daily check up Hatori. I hope you brought me something for making me take that awful medicine."
"I didn't bring you anything but Ayame asked me to drop this off for him." Hatori said handing her a dress in a bag. "Let's get inside so we can see how you're doing."
They all went inside the house and Hatori helped Lira sit down on the couch and after he helped her put her dress on an empty armchair. Akito sat next to her and Shigure picked up his newspaper and sat in his armchair.
"How've you been Akito?" Lira asked as Hatori lifted up the back of her shirt. "Usually I come to see you."
"I want ed to see if the rumors were true, about you and Kyo." Said Akito "I would've thought with what he did to you, you'd be upset."
"Why'd I be upset? It's the curse fault not his. Ouch! Hatori that hurt's"
"I know, but I'm glad to say the wounds aren't as deep as they use to be." Said Hatori putting some cream onto her back. "Shigure, tell Tohru to put this on Lira's back once every day."
"Wait, why not have me do it?" asked Shigure
"Because you're a louse and a pervert. I don't trust you with my sister." Said Hatori as he put the bandages back on her
"That hurts Hatori! I'm her dear uncle! If you don't trust me why leave her here with me?" asked Shigure
"Because I know Kyo will kill you if you try anything." Hatori said as he pulled down the back of Lira's shirt and stood up "All done, Shigure would mind fixing me a cup of tea?"
" Huh? Oh, of course not. Would you like one to Akito?" said Shigure putting down his newspaper down and getting up.
"Yes I would, get Lira one too." said Akito. Shigure nodded and he left with Hatori for the kitchen. The minute they were gone Akito pressed his cold lips against Lira's soft warm ones. She pushed him away and Akito grabbed a hold of her and pinned her down onto the couch. "Why didn't you tell me!" he said in a hushed whisper
"I didn't know how to tell you! I know you would hurt me, like your doing now…." She said looking at him
"You make so sick! I swear if "
"Then why don't you just beat me up like the others!" she said cutting him off. "Why don't you just beat me until I can't move and I'm so bloody until I'm dying!"
He smirked at her and then put his lips close to her ear "because I know this kills you more…you hate the fact that you love me, and you hate even more that I won't lay a hand on you. Don't you get it Lira? I'm not going to kill you, I'm going to break you and when you break you'll be mine for the taking." He tugged softly at her ear and whispered, "I love you."
"I hate you." she said as a tear crept down her cheek
"No you don't." he said kissing her tear away "you love me."
"You sure don't love me."
"Your right I don't because I'm obsessed with you. You're my obsession Lira." He started kissing her neck sending shivers up and down her spine. "You belong to me."
"Why? Why do I love you?" Lira thought as Akito let go of her and she sat up "why…you? What makes you so damn special?"
"Akito…I can never be with you, you do realize that…don't you?" she asked looking at him
"No, I don't. One day lira…you'll truly fall in love with me." He said smiling at her
"Huh? What do you-"
"Lira! Can you get the phone! We're busy!" said Shigure
"Why can't Hatori get it?" Lira asked limping towards the phone.
"Because I'm cooking." Said Hatori
Lira sighed and picked up the telephone "Hello, Sohma and Honda residence."
"Hello Lii-san!" Lira heard Momiji's voice
"Hey girl!" said Uo-chan
"Sup girl." said Haru
"It's good to here your voice, Lira." Said Hana-chan
"Hello Lira, it's Tohru!" said Tohru
"What are you guys doing calling me?" asked Lira
"Well the brat thought to cheer you up." Said Kyo
"But I'm fine." Said Lira in surprise
"Yes, but I sensed your waves from here Lira…they were such confused waves." Said Hana-chan
"So we decided to call to see how your doing at home." Said Yuki
"Your fan club's going crazy without you here!" said Uo-chan holding back laughter "I think they're planning on coming to your house."
"So when you coming back Lii-san! We miss you!" said Momiji
"Yeah, and I have no one to protect anymore." Said Haru.
"So what did Hatori say Lira?" asked Tohru "he was spouse to come check your wounds today right?"
Lira couldn't speak her words where caught in her throat because tears were falling everywhere and she couldn't stop laughing nor crying
"Lira? Is everything okay?" asked Tohru
"Don't tell me she's crying…" said Kyo
"Lira what's wrong?" asked Yuki
"I love you guys so much!" Lira said wiping her eyes. "You guys are the greatest! I'm coming to school tomorrow!"
"That's great Lii-san!" yelled Momiji
"We'll come home with Tohru today see how you are." Said Hana-chan
"Yeah we need to check up on you." said Haru "so we'll come too."
"Hey! That's to many people at the house!" yelled Kyo
"Oh let them come. I have something to show you all." Said Lira "I'll see you this afternoon then."
"Bye then, Lira." Said Yuki
"Yes, bye Lira!" said Tohru
"Bye." She hung up the phone and Lira turned to see Shigure holding a cup of tea. "We're having visitors."
"I know. Hatori and Akito left…Hatori said you can take that cast off by next tuesday" said Shigure "Lira, has your heart truly healed?"
"I believe so…"
Shigure smiled and handed her the cup of tea and said, " You are something amazing Lira."
"Gure-nii…" she said blushing
"Come one I'll help you get into that dress." He said smiling
"Shigure don't be such a pervert!"
"What I can help you get out of your clothes can't I?" Shigure as ked and Lira slapped him "I'll take that as a no."
That Afternoon"Where's Lira?" asked Uo-chan sitting on the floor
"She's slipping into something more comfortable." Said Shigure happily as he handed out tea to everyone
"You say that as if she's going to where a maid's outfit." Said yuki
"Well…I've been in maid's out fit before." Said Lira coming out Shigure's room "but that was for Ayame's catalog."
Kyo looked up at Lira and spitted out his tea. Lira was wearing a white sleeve less kimono that had golden trims and the embroidery wad golden as well with cherry blossoms all over it and it hugged her every curve showing off her amazing body. She smiled softly at them as they all gaped at her.
"What do you think?" she asked, "Do I look okay?"
"Now I know where I recognize her from..." said Hana-chan "Lira ,you were Mizu weren't you?
"Yes, you've caught me. But I'm not going back to that." she said laughing slightly "this dress is for a ball going to in a couple of days. I have to go see an old friend."
"Oh in that case, Lira may I ask one question?" asked Haru getting up. He went over to her and kissed her hand. "What are you doing tonight?"
"EH!" Tohru and Lira screamed
"She's staying at home!" yelled Kyo "back off she's already taken!"
Kyo went over to lira and pulled her away from Haru and into Shigure room and slammed the door.
"Kyo why'd-"
"Sorry…I wanted some time alone…" said Kyo he turned around smiled at her "you do really look great in the dress."
"Thank you. I was hoping you like it." she said smiling
"Hmm, I like anything you wear." He took her in his arms in held her "I don't care what you wear, as long as you're happy."
"I am." She said wrapping her arms around her.
"What is it Lira? That makeshim sodamn special?"