Wish
Chapter: five
"Awakening"
The next day Ali was feeling better, her fever lowered and she was very talkative. She sat up in the bed with a big grin. "Are you better Ali-san?" Yuki asked squeezing a damp sponge in his hand, "I'm sure the others would like to meet you." He stood in the middle of the bedroom door. Ali nodded and climbed out of the sheets. "Thank you for everything." She replied nearly falling backwards. Yuki laughed tossing the sponge hand to hand. "Be careful, you are probably still a bit dizzy." Ali let out an embarrassed giggle clutching the sheets on the bed. "If you would like you can come down and meet everybody." He said motioning her to come, "Dinner is almost ready, I bet Tohru would appreciate a new guest." He started to turn around, but turned back. "Oh, the bathroom is right across the hall if you would like to freshen up a little, then once your done you can come downstairs. Ali stood up straight playing with her blonde hair. "Sure, thank you." She replied letting him lead her out towards the bathroom.
Ali splashed her face with cold water. What am I doing here? This is so strange, I'm in Fruits Basket, but I won't dare tell them they are a manga. What should I do? She shoved a warm towel to her face drying her wet face. "I guess I make the best out of it, then I'll get some answers." She said reaching for the sliding door. I'll just wing it. She told herself making her way towards the wooden stairs, they were unlike the stairs back home, they had large gaps between them and the surface was rougher. Trying not to trip she went down the stairs step by step. The room downstairs was beautiful. There was a small table reaching the floor surrounded by wood flooring and a violet blanket wrapping around the table. The doors were made with paper and on top of the paper was a type of ladder covering made out of wood. The whole room was decorated head to toe with authentic Japanese objects. Only one word came out of Ali's mouth as she gazed around. "W-wow, this is lovely." She turned right walking through a type of hallway that lead to the kitchen. Loud voices came from inside.
"Why are you looking at me that way you damn rat?!" Came a loud scream from the kitchen. Yuki closed his eyes and crossed his arms. "Do you always have to make a scene when we have guests you stupid cat!" Yuki shouted back less enthusiastic as Kyo. Kyo unclenched his fists, turning his head towards the doorway. Ali stood staring at the riot fidgeting with her necklace. "You never know when to shut up do you Kyo?" Yuki said turning towards the other door leading to the laundry. Kyo turned his head back facing the floor, fists clenching. "I can't take this anymore!" he screamed running past Ali nearly knocking her down. Ali stared in the direction Kyo went. It's so weird. She thought shaking her head. When in the manga it's so different, I can't even try to talk to him. Yuki shut the door quietly walking back into the kitchen. "Ali-san?" he asked resting his hand on the counter. Ali flipped around startled. "Yuki, uh I mean Yuki-sama." She felt her heart beat fifty times as fast than normal. Oh yeah I can't forget to include the honors in their names. You can't call a person by their first name unless they give you permission. "S-sorry Yuki-sama I spaced out for a second." She said pulling a spare blonde hair back behind her ear.
Yuki smiled tipping his head a bit. "It's perfectly fine, and you make call me Yuki if you would like." Ali smiled back walking forwards a bit. "Ok, Yuki" She replied, "Who was, was that Kyo?" She asked looking in the direction of the still wide open door. Yuki frowned closing his eyes. "Yes that stupid cat, how did you know his name?" he asked a little puzzled. Ali felt her blood turn cold and she franticly searched for an excuse. "Uh, um I heard you say his name when you two were fighting." She quickly answered feeling hot.
Yuki just smiled. "Yes I guess that explains it." He sighed, "He's not a talkative person, I wouldn't bother trying to round up a conversation with him." Ali stared at the floor a saddened look on her face. "Uh, Yuki?" She said feeling guilt rise in her chest. Yuki turned looking at Ali. "Yes?" Ali bit the inside of her lip nervously. "Are you sure it's okay for me to stay here, I don't like to be rude?" She asked rolling her tongue inside her mouth. "It's fine, we'll figure something out soon." He smiled walking towards her; "Hatori-san and Shi-san are in the living room if you would like to meet them Shigure is the one who gave us help with your fever." Ali shifted foot to foot. "I would love to meet everyone." She replied following Yuki into the living room, but she couldn't help thinking about how she was going to convince Kyo to be her friend. It may be impossible.