Number twenty, can you believe it? I can't! Lots of things are going to happen in this chapter, but they usually do, so that isn't really saying much. Well, instead of babbling and stalling I'll just give you the story.
Point of No Return (#20!)
Tohru's POV
I wonder why Kyo and I are feeling so awkward lately, I thought to myself as I began the preparations for the party here this afternoon. It was a little before dawn, way before anyone usually woke up so I wasn't worried about being interrupted as I chopped vegetables and prepared food. Humming softly to myself I sang a song Mom use to sing to me. Whenever I was alone or just lonely I always find myself singing this song. I heard a 'creak' on the stairs so I whirled around to see who it was. Yuki stood half way down the stairs with his eyes closed and his mouth hanging open slightly.
"Yuki? Are you awake?" I inquired as I took a step towards the swaying boy. He didn't answer so I took another step in his direction. His swaying became more evident and he toppled down the steps and landed with his hand on my shoulder. We were facing each other so it sort of looked like a hug, but not really.
I could think of nothing to do. At first I tried to move him, but Yuki was surprisingly heavy. We had been standing there for a few minutes when there was another creak on the stairs. Please don't be Kyo, please don't be Kyo! I kept chanting in my head. I closed my eyes and tried to make my will come true, but when I reopened my eyes I saw my wish had not come true. A rare idea popped into my head when I saw Kyo's hurt expression.
"Um, Kyo. It isn't what it looks like. I need your help getting Yuki off of me. He is sleeping, and is to heavy for me to move on my own." I watched Kyo's face for any show of emotion besides the initial shock. He shrugged and diverted his eyes. I felt my face flush when he walked behind me. Then he placed his hands over my shoulders so he could push on Yuki's. With in a matter of seconds Kyo had Yuki leaning on the wall. I turned to thank Kyo, but he had already left. My inner turmoil pushed me to make a rash decision.
I must explain to Kyo what happened, I said to myself determinedly. I trudged up the stairs thinking of ways to explain what had happened, but when my head came over the edge of the roof and saw Kyo all my attempts were lost. The sun was rising behind him and his orange hair gleamed in the light. I always wondered if his hair was soft or not, but I had never had the chance to see. All of a sudden Kyo lay down with his eyes closed. He had been talking to himself, but now I could actually hear what he was saying.
"Of course she chose that stupid rat over me, he's more popular, charming, he even knows exactly what to say and when. I don't know why I got my hopes up," he trailed off. I stood on the last rung of the ladder unsure of whether or not I should climb the rest of the way to the roof or not. Biting my lip I made a chose.
"Kyo?" I spoke softly but I knew his sensitive cat ears could hear me. (A/N why he didn't hear her climb the ladder, no one knows.). He sat up quickly and whipped around. When he saw me his eyes narrowed in fear. I drummed up what little courage I had and climbed all the way onto the roof and walked over to him.
"I have to explain to you what happened down there." To cover his unease Kyo snorted in response. "It was not what you think!" I immediately jumped to the defensive.
"Ok then, what happened." Clsoing my eyes I told him exactly what happened.
"I woke up really early today so I could get a head start on the food preparations for today, when I heard someone coming down the stairs. I was worried because it was so early and no one is usually up, so I walked over to the stairs. Yuki is fumbling down with his eyes closed and his mouth sligthly open, so I assumed he was sleep walking which I am now positive he was. I asked him if he was awake and he started to sway. He kind of slide down the stairs and landed with his head on my shoulder, it was the only thing holding him up right. I tried to move him, but he was to heavy. Then I heard more footsteps. I remember distinctly hoping it wasn't you." I paused to see what he thought.
"Why didn't you wan it to be me?" He asked me turning his face away towards the sun. I felt a blush come across my cheeks, but I had to say it.
"Because I was scared that you would think something was going on between Yuki and I." I could hear Kyo forcing a lump down his throat before he continued.
"And is there anything going on between the two of you?"
"No," I answered simply and looked right at Kyo. He ventured a peek at me and we both turned away with our faces strained with red. "Well, um I should probably get back to my cooking now. It was nice talking to Kyo." I stupidly sputtered and practically ran down the ladder.
(A/N Awww they are so cute pinch their cheeks their faces of course, I am not a pervert.)
Sohma Estate
Haru's POV
"Momiji, go get everyone who is coming and bring them to Shigure's. I'll bring Kyra along in a half an hour. You got that?" I asked Momiji for what seemed like the billionth time.
"Yes Haru, I got it. Jeez, I'm not stupid." He replied joking.
"Yeah you aren't stupid, but you are forgetfully." He blushed at my comment then rushed off to gather the guests. I smiled at his retreating back then went off to find Kyra. For one who doesn't know where anything is, Kyra is never where you expect her to be. My feet felt lighter than air as I walked down the path.
"What has you so happy so early in the morning. I seem to remember you not being a morning person," Rin commented as I walked past the porch she was sitting on. I froze and slowly turned.
"I'm only a morning person when I don't stay up all night. And when I have something to do in the morning," I replied slightly icy. The corners of Rin's perfect mouth tipped up slightly and she chuckled.
"Haru, you always knew what to say to make me laugh." I felt old anger coming back for what had happened between Rin and I. "Stay away from me. It was fun while it lasted, now move on." She had said so long ago. When she was the sun to my earth. I didn't even feel Black Haru take over, I just kind of slipped into him with out realizing.
"Yeah, and to make you shiver." I sneered. Rin sat straighter in her chair at my comment. I hated to admit it, but there was still feelings deep inside of me that only Rin could let loose.
"I'll see you at the party later," she dismissed me with a wave of her hand as she went back into her house. On the inside I wanted to chase her and apologize, but the outside just laughed and continued on the way.
The main house came into view and a cruel smile was still plastered on my face. A new servant girl about my age scurried by, but not with out a 'love' tap as she passed. She spun around to yell at the culprit, but I had just continued on my way. I jumped the steps and walked to Kyra's door. She was inside wearing only a thin nightshirt, sitting at her dressing table combing her gleaming golden hair.
"Knock knock," I said as I tapped her door. She looked up in the mirror and locked eyes with me. She didn't seem embarrassed by her attire. Smiling she stood and came over to me. Taking my hand she led me over to her bed where she bid me to sit. Half my mind was thinking wicked thoughts, while the other was curious as to what was happening.
"I want your opinion as to what I should wear." I leaned against the wall, ready for a fashion show. "I could be 'springy' with pale colors. Bright with summer colors, dark with winter, or earth tones for fall." The look on my face must have been priceless for the laugh she warranted out of it.
"Ok, I'll show you possible outfits," she decided after a good laugh. She then proceeded to parade around in little outfits trying to make me decide which one I liked best. Black Haru wanted her to wear a flowing pink short skirt, with a white spaghetti strap camisole and a white angora cardigan to go with it. White Haru was very out of his element; he liked anything Kyra was wearing.
"Um, I liked the pink skirt with the white top," I told her.
"Ok, now you have to leave so I can get ready." Before I left Black Haru had one last hooray. I walked over to Kyra, who had her back to me, and tilted her over backwards like a tango dancer and kissed her quite thoroughly. When I let go Black Haru had finally retreated to the back of my mind and I didn't know what to say. We were both frozen.
"Well, um that was unexpected." She said still in the same position as when I had her bent over.
"I'll go now," I replied hurriedly and rushed out the door.
Hmm, maybe I should save to party for next time since it has taken me so long to write this much. Yeah, I think I will. Well, I hope you enjoyed this chapter, there was plenty of romance. I'm sure I'm making all those Kyoru fans out there very happy. Well, I have to study for my midterm tomorrow. See ya later.
