Chapter Five: The Graveyard Scene and the Part Where Kyo Kisses Tohru

THE NEXT DAY, AFTER SCHOOL...

"Good bye Niwa-san!" she smiled and waved as she walked out of the school campus, "Sorry Kyo-san and Yuki-san but today is has been a year since mom died and today is the day," she said and smiled as she sorta skipped although is was invisible to Yuki and Kyo, Tohru was crying inside and did not want to go. When she got there she smiled and walked over to Kyoto's grave. "Hey Mom. I can't believe you're not here," she said smiling still. "I brought Kyo-san and Yuki-san with me again." she smiled, "They've been taking care of me for so long." she smiled, "Oh Mom I forget to get you any flowers. I'll get some now!" she smiled as she said, "I'm going to go get some flowers. Keep Mom company for me." she smiled as she put her bag down and walked over to a soon full bloom sakura (cherry blossom) tree. She smiled, taking some of the pedals off, "Mom...I miss you so much...It's not fair. Why did you have to leave me when I wanted you to stay? If I would have just said 'be safe' then you would still be here..."she said, starting to cry as she appeared from the back just picking flowers. She wiped her eyes but that only made them water more, "I miss you so much. Why are you away from me?... I need you so much, mom...Why... I miss you..."she said crying even harder now but wiped her tears away as a few sakura blossoms started to fall.

Satoshi was walking by the graveyard when he saw Tohru standing alone beneath a tree, crying.
What's wrong with her? Is she okay? He thought to himself. Of course, however, Krad could hear every bit.
Let me talk to her again, Krad said to Satoshi.
No way. Especially after last time. He said.
She's crying, Satoshi, doesn't that mean something to you? He replied, hurting inside.
Satoshi, unable to fight against that kind of argument, once more allowed Krad to take control.
He walked up to Tohru, under the tree.
"...Tohru?" He said softly.

Tohru jumped a bit as she looked up, tears still flowing down her face. She wiped them away quickly, "K-Krad-san. Hello!" she smiled as usual. Wiping her face, "What are you doing here?" she asked, him, looking up at him.

"Tohru, what's wrong?" He said, reaching a hand up to brush the tears from her face. "I told you, you shouldn't be sad..."

"I know… I know..." she said, looking away from him, "I'll be fine." she smiles and looks at him, "Really."

Krad looked at her tear-stained face and felt a pang of sadness.
"I only wish that were true," he said. He put his hand under her chin and gently lifted her face before he kissed her softly.

In the meantime, Yuki and Kyo were beginning to wonder where Tohru had gone.
"I think she went that way..." Yuki said uncertainly.
"No, she went this way, see, look, there she is under that tree...what the...there's someone with her." Kyo replied.

"What?" Yuki said incredulously.
They both started to head for the tree.

Tohru blushed a bit as she cried some more, noticing how sad she was truly was in the first place until Krad came along. She smiled and kissed him back softly.

Finally Yuki and Kyo were close enough to realize that Tohru was kissing someone, and that's when they totally spazzed out.
For a few seconds they just froze on the spot, the actual meaning taking a while to reach them, but once it did they both took off, running and yelling.
It was mostly incoherent.

Tohru pulled away softly hearing them yell, "Yuki-san, Kyo-san?" she said, dropping the flower petals.

Krad pulled away slightly and looked in the direction of the yelling.
Finally some of the things they were saying began to take meaning--Kyo: "Get the hell away from her you son of a bleep before I bleep kick your bleep bleep!"
Yuki: "Miss Honda, get away from him right now!"
They finally reached the two of them, panting and slightly out of breath from running. But not so weakened that they couldn't 'save' Tohru.
Kyo tried to punch Krad...notice I said "tried". Let's just say Krad very easily dodged and disabled Kyo.

"No, stop!" she said looking at Yuki, "I, um… Krad-san was just trying to comfort me," she said, trying to stop everything, "I'm fine, really," she smiled, but her eyes where still a bit red.

"Comfort. You." Kyo said, not believing it. He stood up and took a few steps back, now wary of Krad.
"Honda-San, I doubt that what he had in mind was comforting." Yuki said. He pulled her to the side and put himself between her and Krad, who just looked at him skeptically as if saying "And what exactly do you think you can do?"

"Really he was!" she said, pulling at his arm softly, "Tell them Krad-san...wait, don't… nevermind," she said. Krad should know what this meant. She didn't want them to know that she was sad.

"What do you mean nevermind?" Krad said to Tohru softly.
"What is it that you don't want them to know?" he said, taking a step closer.
Yuki looked him straight in the eyes, daring him to try anything.
Honda-san...you're so naive, you couldn't possibly understand that he wasn't really trying to 'comfort' you. The sad part is that you're defending him, too. Yuki thought.

Tohru did not say anything as she looked down, "Krad-san," she looked up and smiled, "Would you like to meet my mom?" she asked, trying to ease the tension in the air.

"No, I don't think he does." Yuki said, taking Tohru's hand and pulling her away down the hill. Kyo followed suit (minus taking her hand) and Krad was left alone on the hill.

Tohru looked back at Krad and mouthed "I'm so sorry" to him as she was dragged by Yuki.

THE NEXT DAY

Tohru woke up as normal, stretched and got dressed and started to make breakfast. She made onigiri and melon bread. I...I have to stay away from Krad-san, she thought. I don't want to make Kyo-san and Yuki-san uncomfortable. And Yuki-san did say that he was not trying to comfort me…she thought but the thought of him kissing her, feeling the warmth of his lips, made her face go red.

Today was Thursday, and once more Yuki and Kyo walked Tohru to school. Today, however, there was an uncomfortable silence hanging over the group.

Tohru was not sure what to say about the whole thing. What should I say? She thought to herself looking in the corner of her eyes at Yuki and Kyo.

Kyo and Yuki remained silent until they reached the school.
"I guess we should go to class..." Yuki said quietly.

"Y-Yes." she sad, starting to walk into school. When she got in the school she saw Satoshi and Daisuke. She bit her lip as she walked past them, a bit fast.

Satoshi, look, it's Tohru, Krad said, but his voice trailed off as he noticed she was trying to avoid him and Daisuke.
"Good Morning, Tohru!" Daisuke said cheerfully, blissfully unaware of the awkward tension.

Tohru did not say anything back as she just walked off. I can't face them, she thought.

Is she trying to avoid us...? Krad asked Satoshi hesitantly.
Gee, what do you think? He replied sarcastically.

Dark, something's wrong with Tohru. Even I can sense it. Daisuke said to Dark. What happened? Maybe we should ask Satoshi.

Yeah maybe we should but I have a pretty good feeling about it all. Dark said.

Tohru bit her lip as she walked into class and took a seat and sighed.

You have a good feeling about this? Why? Daisuke asked Dark.

Come on Daisuke, think. Krad and Tohru not speaking. Yuki and Kyo not arguing. Dark said.

And that gives you a good feeling? I think something's wrong with your brain, that's my 'feeling' anyways.

Fine then if you so smart ask Satoshi. Or Yuki and Kyo. But if you ask them I think all you're going to get is in trouble, Dark pointed out.

Once again, your way of thinking about things is very messed up. Daisuke replied.
However, he walked over to Satoshi and asked him what was wrong anyway.
"Go away, Daisuke." Satoshi replied in a low, angry voice.
"Hey, what's wrong? Seriously, you're usually not in this bad of a mood--"
"I told you to go away," Satoshi said as he gripped Daisuke's arm in a very painful way.
This is all your fault, Krad! Your bad mood is passing to me, and now I've hurt Daisuke. I didn't even mean to do that...it was probably your idea. Satoshi yelled at Krad.
Shut up and leave me alone. Krad said angrily. He was sulking at the moment.

Tohru sighed as she heard the bell ring to end the class once again. She got her bag and started to walk out of class then she saw that the hallways where starting to empty.

Satoshi released Daisuke and went out into the hall, not wanting to be late to class. He, too, noticed the rapidly emptying halls. But this also made it easier for him to see Tohru.
This time it was reflexive, and the fact that Daisuke was no longer in the area only made it easier. Satoshi didn't so much allow Krad to take over; really it was more just Krad's consciousness waking up more once he saw Tohru.
"Tohru, wait," he called.

Tohru saw him and she bit her lip before she started to turn away quickly so she would not have to face him.

"Tohru," he said, catching her arm. "What's wrong? You keep avoiding me."

She did not say anything as she faced away form him, not wanting to look at him.

He began to grow more irritated and he pinned her to the wall with his arms, forcing her to look at him.
"Why won't you tell them? Do you not want me to love you anymore, is that it?"

She looked at him as she started to cry a bit. "I...I don't want to hurt Kyo-san and Yuki-san…" she said, "I'm sorry. I'm not strong enough..."she said softly, "I'm so sorry..."

Oh, boy...now I've made her cry, he thought to himself.
"Tohru, not again..." he said in a somewhat tired voice. He brushed a hair out of her face and was about to kiss her when Kyo, who'd noticed Tohru's mysterious disappearance, came into the hall.
Immediately he took in the situation and in a loud voice said, "HEY."
Krad looked up, surprised, and released Tohru's arms.
"Kyo?"
Kyo walked towards them with a dangerous look in his eyes.
"What are you doing. Tohru's crying, can't you see that she's upset. I think you should change back into Satoshi before a teacher comes and finds you." he said in a low, monotone voice.
Krad looked at Kyo for a few moments before nodding his head slowly and letting Satoshi take over again. Satoshi, whose consciousness had been sleeping, fell to the ground.
"That should wake him up," Kyo muttered, and he was right; Satoshi blinked his eyes a few times, stunned, before standing up and running off to class.
Now Kyo turned his attention to Tohru, who still had tears on her face.

She did not say anything, "I-I'm sorry…" she said lowly before she wiped her face but it did not help at all.

Kyo just sighed, tired of all of this drama that had been suddenly introduced into their lives.
"Tohru, just tell me one thing. Why...why did you let him kiss you? Why would you trust somebody you barely know, and make such a stupid decision," he said, his voice getting angrier as he continued on, though it had started out gentle.
Now it was he that held Tohru's arms against the wall, though somewhat gentler than Krad, and his face got closer and closer to Tohru's.
"...why?" he said a last time, softly, before he closed his eyes and kissed her.
(Poor Tohru...)

Tohru opened her eyes wide as Kyo kissed her, she could not move from shock or from the fact that he was holding her but she did not move neither did she kiss him back but all she was confused.

Kyo stepped away and couldn't look Tohru in the eyes. He walked away, without looking at her, and headed back to class without saying a word.
Inside he was very confused, he at least understood that much. Why had he done that? Why was he so angry that Tohru felt something for Krad? What was he supposed to do?

Tohru just sat there. Unable to move even though he had walked off, "What in the world," she asked her self but out loud. Why would Kyo-san kiss me? What's going on here? Is it all Krad-San's fault? No, NO I can't think that. Mom what should I do? She pushed off the wall, walking to class. She took hr usual seat and tried to take notes.

Throughout class Kyo kept involuntarily glancing over at Tohru, not sure why he was doing so. He had this sense that something big was going to happen, and soon, but he could also tell that Tohru was greatly troubled.

Satoshi had made it to class and was in the process of chewing out Krad.
What is wrong with you? He shouted. You knew Tohru already had guys interested in her that would forcefully protect her if need be! But noooo, you had to go and practically make out with her in the hallway of our SCHOOL where Kyo could SEE you--
Will you shut UP! Krad yelled back, already in a nasty mood.

Dark, look at Satoshi. He looks like he's got a headache or something. Daisuke mentioned to Dark.

What should I do Mom? Kyo-san kissed me and I have no idea what that is suppose to mean. If I talk Yuki-san or Hana-Chan or Uo-Chan things will only get worse. I feel so alone. Mom... she started to get a little red and coughed a bit but continued to work and pay attention. What should I do? I've never felt this way before. I've never felt so alone before.

Yeah. Something happened just a while ago and I want to find out what it is. I still think it has something to do with Tohru in some way. What if Krad, like, messed with Tohru or something?

...messed? Daisuke said with a growing sense of foreboding. Dark, I'm getting a really bad feeling about this...

As am I. Dark said.

Daisuke watched Satoshi's face very carefully and decided to try and listen in on the conversation that was likely going on in his head.
Dark, isn't there some kind of spell that can let you hear what they're saying to each other? He asked.

Yeah I think so. Hold on...das eh mon que sou ra so... he said. There you go, now we just listen and wait.

Don't you tell me to shut up! Satoshi was saying. This is not my fault and I think you owe me an explanation.
Explanation? Explanation for what exactly? The fact that I decided to kiss her? Or the fact that I'm really angry right now! Krad yelled right back.

Um...Dark? I think he just said he kissed Tohru. Daisuke said hesitantly.

And I don't think this is the first time he did either. Dark said.

What makes you say that? Daisuke said, before quieting down again to listen.

I want you to explain what makes you think you can just waltz into my life and decide to fall in love with a mortal girl, leaving me in the background to pick up the loose ends!
Who said I was in love with her!
Just look at yourself! The reason you kissed her in the first place was to comfort her, and no of course that wasn't enough, you had to go and follow her in that field and kiss her again, and then again here at school, and she wasn't even crying at first this time! Satoshi answered, angry.

Oh. I guess that does mean he's kissed her more than once. Daisuke said, slightly stunned.

Am I good or what? Dark laughed a bit.

Ah, shut up. Daisuke said, unhappy that Dark was right again.

Don't be jealous Daisuke. Dark laughed as he heard the bell ring.

Tohru jumped up a bit as she heard the bell and started to get her stuff ready. What should I do now mom? I shouldn't feel this way but I can't help it. She thought as she felt a little dizzy.

Kyo also sat up with a start, suddenly realizing he'd been staring at Tohru for about 10 minutes. Good thing she hadn't noticed...

Just as Daisuke was about to tell Dark to turn off the spell, he heard something.

What makes you think you're any better than me? We're practically the same person, and I know you have to feel something for Tohru. Krad said to Satoshi.
Why should I feel a thing for her! Isn't she yours or something?
You know as well as I that before I kissed her you were thinking of doing the exact same thing.

Dark...I think the world's about to end. Satoshi loves someone other than me. Daisuke said.

Dark laughed a bit. Whatever Daisuke. Don't get mad.

Tohru did not say anything as she put her things in her bags. Good thing I have work today and I don't have to think about this so much any more. My head is starting to hurt.

Tohru looks a little sick... Yuki thought to himself as they walked out of the classroom.

Mad? Should I be mad? I thought I should be grateful. Doesn't this mean he won't transform when I get hurt anymore? Daisuke answered Dark.

Maybe, Maybe not. Dark said.

Tohru saw Yuki and saw, "Good bye Yuki-san! I have work today so I'm sorry but you have to cook today." She saw Kyo and saw, "Good bye Kyo-san," she smiled and waved as she started to walk out, still feeling bad but tried not to show it.

Kyo stopped for a moment before running after Tohru.
"Tohru, wait!" he said, putting a hand on her arm to stop her.
"I--I just..." he trailed off.

Why maybe not? Daisuke asked.

Tohru turned around to look at him, her face a little red, "Its okay Kyo-san. It was an accident no need for any thing else to it," she smiled, "I'm sorry but I have to go to work."

Dark shrugged I don't know. He turned off the spell.

He stopped her again.
"No..." he said, a little more firmly. "It wasn't an accident. Tohru...I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable, but I'm not sorry that I kissed you. It wasn't an accident, I swear." Of course, this was in undertone so Yuki wouldn't hear.

Now what's going on? More drama? Daisuke asked Dark, ready for more excitement.

I guess Dark said.

Tohru looked at him not sure what to say, "Kyo-san...I have to get to work. If you don't mind letting me go...'she said starting to pull away.

Kyo was hurt, and it showed in his face as he let Tohru go. He turned and calmed his emotions so Yuki wouldn't see and left for the dojo.

She bit her lip, "I hate to hurt people," she thought as she turned around and started for work. Every things dizzy, she thought but got to work.