Disclaimer: Don't own anything except for Domenic.
A/N- once again, thanks for the reviews. And any ooc ness is due to the plot.
Chapter 6
"Which one of you is going to explain what's going on?" Unsure of who should speak Kyo and Haru exchange glances then confusion settles on the scarlet-eyed boy. Haru loves the rat, why would he settle for me? Is this some sort of joke? Standing up quickly, Kyo bow politely before exiting the room. "I guess that leaves you, Haru. Start talking," the slender teen says while he takes a seat on the chair across from the stunned multi-colored haired boy. "Kyo is going to have to tell you. I don't think he wants everyone to know his business." With a sigh of annoyance, the teen states firmly, "Tell me, Haru." He watches the boy's determined eyes waver and he nods in encouragement. "I don't think you have the power to tell me what to do. In case you've forgotten, I do know the truth," Haru argues then stands up to search for his kitten.
He sits at the base of a tree staring at the bright sky. The crisp air tells him that sunset is close. He knew better than to hide in his usual spot on the roof, that's the first place they'd go looking for him at. Twigs snap and he calls out uncertainly, "Haru?" That's a great way to just give yourself away, Kyo. You're really stupid sometimes. An unfamiliar laugh greets his ears and he gazes through the full trees watching the lone figure approach. His heart began beating faster just like it had when he first saw Haru standing in the sunlight talking to Shigure about a year ago. "No, not Haru, though he is looking for you. One might think that you'd be stuck in a tree and not here moping," the silky voiced teen says towering above him. "Fight me, cat," the teen states almost rousing his anger, but he didn't hear the usual hatred in the boy's words so he calms himself before asking, "What is it that you really want?"
Bending down so that they rest at eye level, the slight teen says, "A chance." Quirking an eyebrow, Kyo motions for the youth to elaborate and calmly he says, "Are you not the least bit curious as to why Haru hasn't made any advances?" You better believe I'm damn well curious, Kyo thinks but tilting his head like a kitten he asks, "What happened between you two? Did Haru finally realize he was wasting his time on you?" With a shrug, the teen ignores his taunting and says, "You. Yes, he still finds me attractive, but he has you and he adores you. We fought shortly after you went missing, he moved in because he wanted to be as close to you as possible and I thought he was behaving foolishly. He and Akito both wanted to throw a huge search party for you, both had obvious reasons. I thought you'd be happy with your new boyfriend. Neither Haru nor I had ever made you that happy. I guess people change, Kyo."
Confusion glitters in his crimson orbs and desperately he grabs the boy's hand when he begins to stand up. "How did I come between you? You hated me and were only civil to Haru. Did you actually love Haru back and everyone just missed it? Yuki, you have to explain this to me." Rolling his violet eyes, Yuki says, "Only if you explain to me why you're not happy. You were granted freedom, we all were. You were in love, but now you're here with Haru. Tell me, where did I go wrong in trying to protect the one I love?" Smiling at the bewildered neko, Yuki wraps an arm around the teen's shoulders. "I don't know what you're saying. Are you telling me that you thought I would hurt Haru?" Sighing Yuki leans closer to the boy's ear, his warm breath tickles the neko, and he says, "No, I love you, but so does Haru."
A whimper escapes the neko reminding him once again how much the orange haired teen had changed. "Tell me, what's going on here? I do have the right to know. I made this all possible; because of me you got hurt. Haru already hates me, don't hate me, too." He lets Kyo stand up and watches with sorrow filled eyes as the boy scampers away. "Kyo, Shigure's house was destroyed. Each room, including Miss Honda's, was searched through. Tell me why you changed and who is so hell bent on finding you they'd destroy an innocent's things," Yuki demands rising to his full height and staring at the cat's back when he stalls. "Why should I believe you? You've always hated me," Kyo states not turning around to even look at him and he hears the torment lacing the boy's words. "I killed him for you. I stopped him from dragging you back here only to destroy you. Was I wrong in killing the Head of our family for you," Yuki says struggling to make the cat believe what he said earlier then he spots Haru staring at them in defeat.
"Thank you," Kyo finally manages to say as he turns to stare into twin pools of violet pain. "You don't love me then," Yuki assumes judging by the lack of emotion in the neko's eyes, but the kitten shrugs saying, "I don't know, this is too much at one time." Trying not to drown in his own thoughts, Kyo sighs in relief when warm arms wrap around his waist and Haru whispers, "Give him a chance. He's wrong when he says I hate him, but I won't have him stealing you from me. He either bends to our rules and accepts us both or he can leave." Shivers race down Kyo's spine as he studies the proud boy before him and the words of an unusual girl echo back to him.
: 'Who the hell decided that you and Yuki had to hate each other just because of a stupid story,' she had growled out flipping her fiery red curls back and turning her burning turquoise eyes upon him. He had shrugged in response remembering the time she had met him and hugged him turning him into a cat. Though her eyes had widened, her smile remained and she had admitted to being able to see spirits. Her question had dug up tons of emotions that he had hidden from. His growing attraction for both the ox and the rat had re-emerged leaving him wondering why he was still with Domenic, a man that beat him. When she left to return to America, he put his plan to leave the man into motion. Her vibrant personality gave him the courage to leave. :
"Kyo, earth to Kyo," Haru says and blinking he stares at the cow and the rat before hiding his embarrassment behind a frown. "When are you going to tell me what he did to you and why you came back," Yuki says never losing his composure but he sees the desperate need and building anger behind the boy's passive eyes. "I don't know how to explain it," Kyo growls trying to decide how to explain his weakness to someone he had believed he hated. "Kyo, we should move to Master's place, you could work there. Kazuma would never let anyone hurt you. It's really the safest place to go," Haru mummers and nodding Kyo takes the teen's ringed hand before beckoning for Yuki to follow them. They sat on the couch and look at each other with questioning eyes. "We could make this work, the three of us," Yuki says his eyes brighter than they had been in a long time.
Rose petals lay scattered on the floor when they enter Shigure's house and an angry note lies upon what use to be the table. They read the note realizing that all it threatens is their lives. The broken windows remind Kyo of the many times he'd lay in bed after being used and wish he could end it all. "I'm afraid of him, I've never really been afraid of anyone before," he admits and Yuki nods whispering, "Akito scared me more than anyone could ever know, yet I killed him for you." Briefly the violet eyed teen presses his soft lips against Kyo's and they begin walking out until the kitten stalls picking up a photo album they'd never seen before.
"Wow," Kyo breathes out as he stares at the photo of Shigure, Hatori, and Ayame when they were about fifth teen. He smiles when his fingertips touch the pouting, red eyed little boy that's being lifted by the dog to rest against the teen's chest. A smile actually tugs at that boy's mouth. A small, four year old Haru stands in front of the doctor with his usual passive face and his tiny hand reaches for the bottom of the small Kyo's white robe. Standing next to his brother is a five-year-old version of Yuki who has a reluctant smile on his lips. "I don't remember this picture being taken, "Haru comments and they nod in agreement as curiosity shines in their eyes. "We have to find out what they are hiding," Yuki states while he brings his knees to his chest to rest his chin upon them. Turning the page, Kyo turns beat red and Haru smirks. "Awe, Shigure was giving baby Kyon-Kyon a bath," Haru teases and Yuki sighs saying, "Even then it looks like you had a temper."
Calmly Yuki flips the page as Haru goes on and on about how adorable Kyo had been and he can't help but laugh. He shows Kyo the photo of a young Haru wearing a pink dress blushing while Kyo holds his hand dressed in a black tux. " You look so cute," he teases dropping his mask of indifference. "I defiantly don't remember that," Haru muses as his eyes double in size. Quickly Kyo stands up clutching the book to his chest with one hand as his other tugs Haru up. " I think we should go," he hisses and walks out into the clean air.
"I can't wait to see the look on that dog's face when he comes home," Yuki says releasing an uncharacteristic giggle and Kyo forgets the uneasy feeling he had felt earlier. Dramatically Kyo drops Haru's hand then raises it to his forehead and squeals, "Oh my poor house! How could they have possibly destroyed my poor house? After all the times I've taken care of them. They don't love me. My dear house! I must call Aya, I'm so grief stricken." Smiling at the teen's antics, Haru retakes Kyo's hand and they continue on their walk in silence until Kyo asks, "Do you think we could get by with killing Domenic?" The other two glance at each other then Haru replies, "Possibly, if we're careful about not getting caught." The pinks, purples, and oranges of the sky captivate Kyo's eyes and he sighs, "Sometimes I remember being little and running to Shigure crying. I think it's just an odd dream." Haru nods and glances at Yuki who is smiling as he walks beside Kyo.