Kyo walked through the wooden hall shivering as the cold touched his bare skin. He looked through the house that was dead silent and stopped in the kitchen. He looked around seeing the empty pots and pans and dirty dishes stacked high in the sink. He shook his head and turned on the hot water. "I miss having Tohru around." He sighed washing the plates and throwing them in the dishwasher.
Yuki sat out in the garden that was filled with snow wearing a pair of jeans and a thin t-shirt for several hours now. He stared at the dead plants and shook his head blowing on his hands to warm them up. He looked up at the sky that was a dark gray as snow began to fall again. He closed his eyes and leaned against a tree trying to break free from his mind.
Shigure sighed as he walked up the path leading to his home. He didn't notice Yuki as he passed the garden. He shoved his hands in his pocket as he kicked his shoes off at the door. He jumped when he heard the sound of dishes clanking together. He quickly walked over to the kitchen. "Tohru your...oh...Kyo...I'm sorry I just thought..."
"I know." Kyo said keeping his back to Shigure. "I miss her too." He bit his lip and shook his head for a moment before returning to the dishes.
The doorbell rang and both Shigure and Kyo looked down the hall. They both ran for the door without a second to spare. Kyo flung it open to find Hatori and a woman with short ebony hair standing at the door. "Hatori." Shigure said with a smile. "and who is this." The girl tilted her head up and looked at them with emotionless gaze.
"Tohru." Kyo yelled wrapping her arms without thinking. The was a loud pop and Kyo sat on the ground in the form of a cat. "God Damn it." He hissed staring up at Tohru.
Tohru shook her head as she followed Hatori into the living room and crouched on her knees to stroke Kyo's fur. "How are you doing?" She whispered in a monotone voice as he purred. Kyo stared at her for a moment. She looked absolutely beautiful like she had grown up and appeared her age for once. There was a loud pop and Kyo grabbed for his clothes as Tohru turned to face Hatori and Shigure.
"So what brings you two here?" Shigure asked as he lit a cigarette.
"Actually I was needing to talk to Yuki." Hatori said looking around the room for him. "Where is he?"
"We're not quite sure. He left the house before we were up." Kyo said walking back into the kitchen.
"I see." Hatori sighed scratching his head. "I'll come back later then when he is home. Do you have everything you need Tohru?" He asked raising and eyebrow.
"I need to get some things out of my room and I'll be ready to go." She said smiling.
Tohru climbed the stairs silently and walked into her room. She dropped her bag and rested the picture of her mom on the bed while she grabbed a few keepsakes and stuffed them in the bag. She walked over to the window and looked out over the garden. "I miss this place." She sighed to herself. "What is that...Oh my god...YUKI!" She screamed running down the stairs and into the snow barefoot.
Hatori chased after her as he ran through the bushes and stopped under the tree. She crouched down under the tree and held Yuki close to her turning him into a rat instantly. "I'm so sorry." She cried cradling him in her arms. Hatori stared at her and down at Yuki who's fur was soaked and seemed a bluish tint. "I didn't know. I never meant to." She cried handing Yuki to Hatori and took off running.
Kyo went after Tohru running at full speed as he tried to catch up with her. She jumped over the rocks that were scattered along the path and ran right through large snow drifts back to Hatori's house. Kyo huffed and wheezed a bit as the bold bit at his lungs. He slid the door open and walked through the house. "Tohru!" He called out as he followed the droplets of water into Hatori's guest room.
Kyo stood still as he watched Tohru rip up the floor boards and pull out a box full rusty razorblades. She quickly drew one across her cheek just before Kyo caught her hand for her to make the second slash. She looked up at Kyo with tears in her eyes. He sunk to his knees and kissed her on the cheek wiping the tears from her eyes. "This isn't your fault." He whispered holding her face in his hands. "None of this is your fault." He said pulling her to her feet. "Come on lets go get a bandage for your face." He said walking to Hatori's study.
He pulled out a butterfly bandage and rested it across her cheek. "Do you want to go back?" He asked looking at her concerned. She nodded and Kyo sighed. "Let's go then." He said leading the way to home.
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Hatori checked Yuki's temperature. She shook his head staring at Yuki's pale lips. "His fever is extremely high. I don't know what to do honestly. His bronchitis isn't helping either. Yuki coughed and moaned for a moment shivering. "T-Tohru...I'm sorry...I made...you...cry." He moaned between coughing. Hatori shook his head. "The one thing she needed to hear and she's gone."
"No I'm not." Tohru said grabbing Hatori's hand and kissing their laced fingers. "How is he?" She asked seeing the sweat pool from his face and spot of blood he had coughed up covered the blankets.
Hatori shook his head. "There's nothing I can really do now. He's been given medication, anything else he needs will have to be done through strong will." He looked at Tohru and she stood still. "Do you want me to wait up for you?" He asked tilting his head slightly. Tohru shook her head and he gave her a kiss on the cheek before leaving the room.
Tohru sighed taking a seat by Yuki's bed and ran her fingers through his hair. "You did something stupid." She said as he coughed. "It was wrong of me to blame you. I'm with Hatori now though." She sighed knowing that he was asleep. "I bet this would have been more gutsy if you were awake." She shook her head and ran her hand across his cheek. "You need to pull through. We need you." She whispered.
Haru walked into the room flustered. "Is he?" Haru asked heaving. Tohru shook her head. He sighed and fell back against the wall. "Thank god." She nodded and stood up. "I'm going to get some rest. I'll be back later to check up on you two." She said passing him.
Tohru walked to her room and yawned as she pulled her jacket and pants off revealing an under shirt and a pair of shorts. She shut the door and locked it as she crawled into bed. She closed her eyes and relaxed for a moment as she heard footsteps close in on her. She pretended to be asleep when she felt someone crawl into bed by her and kiss her on the cheek. She rolled over and kissed Hatori on the lips surprising him. He drew back for a second but gave in as she wrapped her arms around his neck.
There was a knock on the door and they both drew back. Hatori walked out onto the balcony and took the top hall outside to the edge of the house where he could go through the kitchen to get out. He waved farwell as someone contiuned to knock on the door. Tohru pulled on silk robe and walked over to the door.
"Yuki woke up." Haru said not looking at her. "He said he wants to talk to you."
Tohru nodded and walked down the hall to Yuki's room. She pushed the door open and shut it behind her as he looked at her raising a hand. She took a seat by him and held his hand as she ran her other hand through his hair. He smiled for a moment and started coughing really bad.
He shook his head and wiped the blood off his mouth. "I'm sorry to make you worry." He whispered closing his eyes. "It was my fault that I didn't pick you up that day."
Tohru shook her head and sighed. "We've been over this Yuki. I'm sorry if you want me but I can't do this anymore."
Yuki looked at her with pained eyes and she bit her lip. He raised his hand and ran it through her hair. "Your so pretty when it's winter." He said coughing. "I understand that this is never going to happen. Can I ask you one more favor though?"
Tohru nodded and wiped the tears that started to well up in her eyes. She took a deep breath and stopped her voice from shaking just enough to say "Any thing."
He looked at her and smiled. "Can I have one kiss from you?"
Tohru nodded her head and leaned forward kissing him on the lips for a few seconds letting him return the kiss for a moment. She pulled back before he started having an asthma attack. "Someone help!" She screamed as Yuki gasped for breath. "Call Hatori HELP!" She screamed looking at Yuki. "I'm going to get help." She said walking away from Yuki as he grabbed her hand. He shook his head as he began to wheeze. Her eyes filled with tears as Yuki hacked up a large amount of blood and gasped for breath. "Help please." Tohru cried looking at Yuki. He pulled he close to Him and she rested her forehead on his.
"Not...Your...Fault..." He coughed squeezing her hand tightly. He closed his eyes letting the tears break loose. His breathing slowed down and stopped as Tohru screamed. He grip loosened and his hand let go of hers. "Yuki!" She screamed as Hatori, Shigure, Kyo, and Haru ran into the room.Tohru sobbed into Hatori's chest as he rested his arms on her shoulders. "I couldn't help him." She cried as Kyo stood paled faced in the doorway. Shigure wrapped his arms around Haru who was shaking.
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Tohru stood next to Hatori in black as they and the rest of the Sohma family watched Yuki's casket be laid into the ground. He squoze her hand as she closed her eyes letting the silent tears run down her cheeks. "I couldnt save him..." She said biting her lip. She stared up at the sky and watched as rain and snow mixed together and fell to the ground.
"He's crying for you." Hatori said looking at the rest of the family. "He wants to be here. Even if he wasn't going to be with you." She started to cry as she rested her head on Hatori's arm. He held her hand up to his lips and kissed them. "It wasn't your fault." He said as the family started to leave. Kisa stared at Tohru and shook her head as Hiro rested his arm on her shoulder and led her to her car.
Tohru looked at Ayame who stood in front of Yuki's grave. Tohru let go of Hatori's arm and walked up to him. "Ayame..." She said resting her hand on his shoulder causing him to jump. "I'm so sorry. It was never supposed to be this way."
Ayame nodded looking up at the sky as rain fell on his face. "I know." He whispered. "I know."
waaaaaaaaaa i hated that i couldnt believe i did that. i am a horrid author...oh well...if u hate me i understand...Y DID I KILL HIM!
anways tell me what you think. there may be a lemon in the next one. it depends on how i feel. hope ur all well
love
Skitt