-1Disclaimer: I don't own Fruits Basket or any of the characters. What I DO own are what they do to each other :)
A/N: If you've made it this far, you ought to continue reading...it's pretty good (especially those people who aren't reviewing!) XD
Chapter 5:
"Oh, so that's what happened. No wonder Yuki was acting so strangely yesterday," stated Shigure. He looked into his lap, where Akito's head rested, brushed Akito's bangs from his forehead. "So, what will you do with Tohru?"
Akito closed his eyes and pondered. Why does it matter if she can break the curse? Mortals aren't supposed to meddle with divine interaction. He opened his eyes and looked at Shigure. "My plan is a secret, but I will tell you this: she will regret being the Chosen One." His smile curved dramatically upwards, deceit flashing in his eyes.
"I hope you know what you're doing."
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Things have been solemn since Akito came to visit Yuki two days ago, thought Tohru. She absently continued to wash the same dish. I want to help him, but I don't know how. I have to go see Akito, but I can't let Yuki know...
Tohru finished the dishes and wandered out of the kitchen. At the table, Yuki was fast asleep after the large dinner Tohru made. He probably hasn't been able to sleep since the incident with Akito. His cheeks glowed from the dying western sun. Tohru blushed as she gazed at him shamelessly. "Yuki? You should go to bed," she started. He didn't stir, so she knelt and began shaking his shoulder. He awoke with a start and pinned her down on the tatami mats. His eyes looked distant and he slumped on top of her and began snoring. Tohru's entire body flamed and her eyes were wide open. She tried shifting under his body, but he seemed to get heavier the more she struggled. I have...to do...something. I...can't...breathe...with his...dead weight. Unable to think of anything else to do, she pressed her lips onto Yuki's and kissed him deeply.
Yuki responded by entangling his hands in her hair and opening her mouth with his persistent tongue. She blushed at his sudden touch. "Tohru," he moaned. "I...want to be with you..." Tohru's heart thudded unmercifully against her ribs. "Please..." he began, but stopped. He rose, gently pulling Tohru in his wake. She followed him up the stairs and into his room. Yuki traversed the space and opened his window. He walked back to Tohru and began ravishing her neck with simple flicks of his tongue. He pulled her closer and she could feel his hardened body against her waist. He continued his work, up and down both sides of her neck, kissing and nipping at her youthful skin.
Slowly, he sashayed Tohru over to his futon and laid her down. He spread her legs with his knee and settled on top of her. Tohru began thrashing from pleasure, the tingling sensation from her flower working its way up her spine. 'Yuki is humiliated' flashed across her mind. The memory of Akito raping Yuki danced vividly in her mind's eye. Her eyes sprang open. A tear escaped onto her cheek and Yuki licked it away.
"Are you alright, Tohru?" asked Yuki in a husky voice. He stopped his torture when Tohru wasn't responding anymore. "Am I hurting you?"
Tohru shook her head. "No, I was just thinking of what Akito did to you. That...wasn't the first time, was it?" she cautiously asked. Yuki slid to his side, one leg still cradled between hers.
"No, it's happened several times. Sometimes, Akito just wants my body for his own pleasure," he explained. He wiped another of Tohru's tears away. "Please don't cry. You are my angel...the one who can release us all from Akito's grasp."
Yuki just smiled. 'Release us all from Akito's grasp.' What does he mean?
"You see," Yuki continued, "the twelve members of the Zodiac are doomed to be controlled by one person and we will live out our existence in a banquet that never ends. The stupid Cat can never join, so he will be secluded. That's our unfortunate destiny." He cupped Tohru's cheek. "But you can prevent that from happening...but I'm not sure how."
"I understand, Yuki. Because you are all possessed by those spirits, you have to carry out their endless feasting," she recited. Kyo...he'll be secluded? I can't let that happen either, she thought. I need to tell him that I want to see Akito. "I...want to visit Akito. I am going to break your curse. For everyone's sake, and even for Kyo. No one should be forced to live a life in confinement," she said firmly. Yuki's eyes widened at her determination.
I really want to be with you, Tohru. And I will once the curse has been lifted. He pulled her into his arms and squeezed her tightly. "You're...special...Tohru. To all of us." He kissed her hair and pulled her closer to his warm body.
A visitor who had been watching and listening intently, jumped down from the roof. He looked up to the window as thoughts came pouring forth. She said 'even for Kyo.' A light blush tinged his cheeks. I will take her from you, ya damn Rat.
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"I'm going to the market now, Yuki," called Tohru from the bottom of the stairs. She had slept the night in Yuki's arms and rose early to get food for the evening meal. She slipped her sandals on and exited the house. The market was a bustling place, full of wonderful smells and noises.
"Tohru," said a male voice from behind her. She whirled around and came face to face with an orange haired boy.
"Kyo! You...you startled me!" she panted. Her groceries began slipping out of her arms as she gasped for air.
"Can't you do anything!" he yelled and grabbed the items before they fell. "I'll carry these for you. Are you done yet?" He grew impatient at her rapidly changing expressions.
"Uh...um, thank you. I should have asked Yuki to come with me today," she said sheepishly.
"Don't talk about that damn Rat in front of me!" he screamed. Tohru nearly fell down from the shock of his words. Kyo closed his eyes and apologized. "I just get pissed off when I hear anything about that damn Yuki."
I hope he realizes that we're going to Yuki's house, Tohru thought.
Most of the journey thereafter was conducted in silence. Tohru noticed that a few cats began following them. The further along they traveled, the more cats that showed up. Kyo was noticeably becoming more angry too. One of the cats bravely took a running leap up to Kyo's shoulder.
"Goddamn cats!"
Tohru smirked. "They just started following us, Kyo--and they are kind of cute." He turned around to see her brightly smiling face. His anger subsided from her unwavering expression. He hunkered down on a moss covered boulder.
"Because we're possessed, we attract our respective animals. I don't know why they started following us, though." Tohru settled beside him, pulling a yellow cat onto her lap. It mewed happily. Kyo could feel her warmth near his leg. I want her just because Yuki likes her. If I can have her, then I can beat him. But, why...do I feel...
He slid off the rock to Tohru's level and grabbed her face in one seamless movement. She...doesn't look scared. He swallowed hard as he kissed her buttery soft lips. He pulled away and saw her fully flushed cheeks. That felt...nice... He pressed his lips to her one more time, relishing in their warmth and fullness.
Kyo, is kissing me. But why? He's usually so distant from me. Kyo released her lips and stood. He held out his hand to help her up, but he didn't let go of it afterwards. They stood there staring at each other, neither one saying a word or attempting to release each other's hand...
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A/N: So, we see the beginnings of a love triangle. What happens to Yuki while Tohru is out at the market? Will there be yaoi or hentai?
I don't want Tohru to give up her virginity yet...the sweet little flower that she is. Who will take it from her? Will she be willing?
Thank you to the 14 reviews I've gotten so far. I enjoy entertaining all of you with my little concoction here. Please review if you want more. I'm still taking suggestions for yaoi pairings.
-Jen
