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Chapter Six
Tohru went outside to find that it was snowing! She saw little Momiji running towards her.
"Tohru! It's snowing!" cried the over-energetic little bunny.
"Yes! It is! Isn't it very pretty?" Momiji nodded enthusiastically.
"Did you know that no two snowflakes are exactly alike?" asked Tohru. She gazed in admiration at the tiny little crystals falling from the sky.
"Really?"
"Yes! My Mom told me when I was little."
"But there must be a gazillion of them!"
"I know! It's amazing that none of them are exactly alike."
"But how do you know?"
"Well, I think that scientists, researchers, and even philosophers worked together for years. They did studies in Canada, which is a country in North America. After researching and researching, they found something and it led to this conclusion." (A/n I'm not sure if this is true. I…guessed. I'm a FRAUD!) She looked over at Momiji to find him looking confused. His eyes were like mini-swirls. His drooling mouth was open. She giggled and snapped her fingers to try to get him out of this state.
"Wha-what happened?" asked a dazed Momiji.
"Um, you passed out from the confusion."
"Oh…well, isn't time for you to go feed Akito his dinner?" Tohru glanced at her watch.
"Oh my GOODNESS! It is! I'm so sorry Momiji! But I have to go!" She waved goodbye and ran towards the kitchen. She quickly got out the food and placed it on the tray. Then she ran out to Akito-sama's room.
"You're late."
"I'm so sorry! I was talking to Momiji about snow, that I-"
"Am I really less important that Momiji?"
"Oh no! I just uh-"
"If you are late because of that boy one more time, I will no longer allow you to see him. Do I make myself clear?"
Tohru bowed her head in defeat. "Yes Akito-sama." She felt like a child again. She was lost in thought when she heard a voice.
"You may leave. I wish to spend this dinner alone." Tohru bowed and got up…but when she was walking out the door, she slammed against the wall… again. She fell backwards in shock and landed on her butt. She put one hand to her tailbone and the other to her head. She felt something warm and liquidy and found that she was bleeding. In her state of panic, she completely forgot about Akito-sama until she heard a soft chuckle. She looked over to find that he was very much amused.
"You should really watch out. You might not be so lucky the next time." Tohru was shocked. Was Akito-sama really concerned for her well-being? None-the-less, she bowed again and left the room. She walked to Hatori-san's room and knocked quietly.
"Who is it?" asked an irritated male voice.
"I'm sorry to disturb you, Hatori-san! I…uh…well, I kinda walked into a wall again."
"Oh, it's you! I thought you were someone else. Please, come in. I will look at your cut." Tohru came inside and sat down. This was now a normal routine for her.
Hatori-san 'tsk'ed at her. "Tohru! How many times do I have to tell you? No thinking and walking at the same time. You're going to get seriously injured one day."
"I'm sorry. I just get lost in my thoughts."
Hatori sighed. This was about the tenth time she had come by because she was thinking and walking at the same time. She has tripped over logs, people, flowers, shoes, stepping-stones, and rocks. Or she bumped into walls, people, or the door.
The Next Day"I'm sorry Tohru. But you cannot enter."
"Why not Airi?"
"Akito-sama has gotten a fever. Hatori-san doesn't wish anyone else to get sick."
"But even Akito-sama has to eat."
"Akito-sama is resting." Replied Airi. She was starting to get impatient with this girl's stubbornness. "Why don't you come back during lunchtime. Akito-sama should be awake around then."
"Okay." Tohru hung her head in defeat and took the tray of food away. "Hmm…if Akito-sama has a fever, he should eat some soup! But what kind of soup would he want? Hmm…I should ask Hatori-san."
"Hatori-san?" she quietly knocked on his door again.
"Tohru? Did you walk into something again?"
"No."
"Trip?"
"No. I have a question."
"Oh. Okay, come in."
"When a person is sick, what kind of soup should he or she drink?"
"Why do you ask?" asked Hatori-san curiously. Tohru could feel some heat rising to her cheeks.
"Um, well…Akito-sama is sick, so I thought I should make him some soup to make him feel better. But now that I think about it, it is a rather stupid idea…I'll be going now."
"Nonsense Tohru. I think it is a great idea."
"Really?"
Hatori felt the tips of his lips curling upward into a very itty-bitty smile. This girl was so amusing. In many ways, she was still a child. "Yes Tohru, I do."
"Yay!" she cheered.
"I think you should make him some vegetable soup. It should do him some good."
"Okay!" she smiled widely, showing her straight teeth. "I have to go shopping now! I'll be back later! Thank you so much Hatori-san!"
She hummed while she carried the two grocery bags into the estate. She walked into the kitchen when she was met with a huge surprise. Her hands grew sweaty as they dropped the grocery bags, dumping all of the soup broth and the vegetables on the ground. Her hands flew to her mouth to cover her gasp. It was Yuki and Kyo.
(A/n I was originally going to stop it here, but I will be kind!)
Yuki was the first to speak. "Honda-san. We need to talk."
Inside, Tohru was breaking down. Why are they here? What do they want? What do I do? I have to act angry! I have to be angry for them! I have to do this for them! They are depending on me!
"What are you doing here?" asked Tohru coldly.
"We need to talk to you." Replied Yuki. His eyes seemed to beg out toward her.
"I'm sorry. But I have to do something right now, so if you would leave-"
"We know about everything Tohru!" Kyo interrupted. Tohru froze.
"I… don't know what you're talking about."
"Honda-san, we know about Akito's threat."
"I'm sorry. But I'm here on my own free will. Now if you will excuse me." Tohru walked past them, but Yuki and Kyo grasped her hands.
"Please…let me go." She pleaded.
"Why are you doing this? We can take care of ourselves! You're being so…so…stupid!" cried Kyo.
"Please, just let me go. Just go home." She cried.
"Honda-san, we can work this out."
"Can't you see?" she sobbed, "I'm doing this for you! So please…just go."
"Just let us talk to you."
"I…I…can't. I have to make soup for Akito-sama…"
"SOUP?" yelled Kyo. "You're making him soup? What is wrong with you? You're so stupid!"
"What is going on here?" asked an intruding voice.
"Akito-sama!" exclaimed Tohru.
"We know all about your plot! Let Tohru go!" demanded Kyo. Akito looked at Tohru. But she shook her head violently.
"No! They don't know what they're talking about."
"Hmm…really? Do you remember our agreement? Did you go against me?"
"No! It's nothing like that!"
"Well, why don't we ask them?" Tohru looked at Yuki and Kyo with pleading eyes. Those shining brown orbs begged them to pretend that they didn't know.
"Yuki, Kyo? Do you know why Tohru is here?" asked Akito. His tone was almost daring them to defy him.
"Yes. We know all about your sickening plan. Let her go."
"Does this impudent little girl matter that much to you? Eh, Kyo? Even your own mother hated you! How could you think that this ugly girl could even think about liking you? And you! Yuki, do you want me to put you in confinement? You'll be all alone in darkness! Insanity slowly creeping into your mind."
"Please! Akito-sama! Please! Stop! Please, punish me instead!"
Akito gave a bark of laughter. This girl really was amusing.
"You really want to take the punishment of these two?" asked Akito. He walked to the girl and played with a piece of her hair.
"No! Tohru! Don't do it!"
"Silence! The girl will decide on her own! So Tohru, what will you do? Who will I punish? It's all up to you. Yourself…or these little cowards?"
"I…want you to punish me. You can do whatever you want to me. Just let Yuki and Kyo go…please."
"Okay. Yuki, Kyo…leave." Yuki and Kyo balled their fists.
"Honda-san." Tohru turned around so they could not see the tears falling down her cheeks.
"Please…just go." She whispered.
"I'll get you for this Akito!"
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