A/N only a short chappie: my muse has decided to go on vacation or something. Probably going to be another two chapters. one dedicated to Kyo and Tohru and one to Yuki and Ayame. I love Aya, he is so much fun to write.
"Oh, this is just too good." Kyo whispered to himself. He was on the roof; his only safe haven from Ayame's antics, and was listening to a conversation between Yuki and Ayame; in which Tohru was also trying to participate but failing.
"And then, when I eventually got past the mess and reached 'Gure's inner-sanctum, I found that he had left me with no bed to sleep on; it is truly a tragic tale." Yuki started to interrupt Ayame's ramblings but he continued: "I know dear brother: these truly are sad times when one such as myself is forced to sleep on a cold wooden floor. I would surely bruise my elegant yet fragile self."
"I'll give you a bruise." Yuki muttered under his breath while Tohru started waving her arms frantically in the air. Ayame, it seemed, didn't notice.
"However, princess Tohru has come to my rescue with a wonderful suggestion." Yuki looked confused. "She suggested that I share your be-" Ayame didn't get to finish his sentence as his head collided with the floor before he had a chance.
"Actually I'm quite sure that it was Ayame-san who suggested it." Tohru blubbed: quite flustered by Yuki's actions.
"I had a feeling that may have been the case Honda-san." Yuki smiled at Tohru; the smile he saved just for her. It seemed that taking his frustration out on Ayame had significantly lightened his mood.
"So then, ah, where is Ayame-san going to sleep?" Tohru asked quietly: unsure of whether the mention of the now unconscious Ayame might set Yuki off again.
"He can sleep with Kyo."
"You what!" Came kyo's shocked and rather appalled voice from the roof. "I ain't sleeping with that thing, ya damn rat."
Come nightfall Kyo was still on the roof. If the snake was going to be in his bed then he wasn't going to go and join him. He had been fuming all afternoon after the stint Yuki pulled and was quite happy to stay outside; besides, it was a rather stuffy night, at least outside there was a slight breeze.
Inside Shigure's house Ayame had recovered from his collision with Yuki's fist and it was as if the incident had never happened. Yuki was lurking in the corner of the room; probably trying to blend in with the wall, while Tohru was happily cleaning away the remains of their dinner. She was a little worried about Kyo: he'd spent the almost the entire day on the roof and hadn't bothered to come down for food. She decided that she would take some to him later, before she went to bed.
"Tohru-kun where is kyonkichi?" Ayame literally bounced into the room.
"I-uh…"
"I can't possibly sleep in a cold bed all by myself; I shall need my cat to join me." Yuki must have heard their brief conversation as he tore himself away from the wall long enough to knock Ayame to the floor again.
"You pervert." Yuki dusted himself off, "I think I shall go to bed now Honda-san. Goodnight." His slow ascent of the stairs came to a halt when he heard Ayame talking to Tohru. Yuki could hardly believe his ears:
"Oh Tohru-kun, what am I to do? Without the warm presence of my water bottle or the presence of a warm body close to my own I shall surely turn into a snake and freeze." His deep voice, filled with apparent sadness, drew Tohru in.
"I suppose you could share my bed?" She offered hesitantly.
"Oh Tohru-kun you are the most charitable person. When all others would shun me you are the light that darkens my days. Allow me to grace you with a thank-you ki-" Ayame's words were cut off by Yuki hitting him roughly across the top of his head and fiercely dragging him upstairs.
"He can sleep with me. Goodnight Honda-san."
"Goodnight Yuki-kun." She called after him quietly; she could hear Ayame gleefully thanking his brother for changing his mind and saying that he knew his charms would eventually win him over. Tohru giggled quietly to herself and set about preparing Kyo's supper. Behind her she was vaguely aware of light rain tapping on the window.