If anyone cares to know I have finally finished my midterms YAY! Well, I'm sure most of you are anxious for the next chapter since it has taken me so long to update. Well, here it is number 21.
Point of No Return
Kyra's POV
My brain was fried after Haru halted the kiss. I didn't even have the sense to stand up. We both seemed to be slightly unhinged. Watching Haru close the door to my room I planned out the rest of my outfit to go with the clothes he chose. The click of the latch snapped me out of my trance and I rushed to get ready. You still have to stop by to see Akito, I reminded myself.
I went into over drive trying to finish everything before I had to leave working as best as I could with a bad wrist. Closing my door behind me I strode off to see Akito while straightening and shifting my shirt. Curtly knocking at his door I impatiently tapped my foot.
"Who is it?" A harsh voice inquired from with in. Swallowing a lump in my throat I gathered courage.
"It's Kyra." There were a few moments of silence before he bid me inside. He sat by the window again, but this time there was a blanket around his shoulders. "Good Afternoon Akito. It's a lovely day." His coal black stare found my eyes and I shivered slightly. There was no warmth in Akito.
"Why are you all dressed up?" I wasn't sure if Akito knew about me going to Shigure's or not, but something in the back of my mind was nagging at me.
"Hatsuharu said he was taking me somewhere, but that it was a surprise so I got all dressed up just incase." Akito's eyes narrowed and anger flashed, but it was not directed at me.
"If you're going somewhere, why did you come here?"
"Because I said I would." My simple answer seemed to shock him. He blinked a few times seemingly to clear his head but the motion was exaggerated. Everything Akito was doing seemed jerky and slightly off tempo. I knelt next to him and put my hand on his forehead. He was burning up. "I'll go get Hatori." I said quickly. When I went to stand Akito held my wrist captive.
"Don't leave me," there was such weakness in his voice I was hesitant about leaving.
"I'll be right back, I promise." I gently pulled out of his grasp and hurried off to find Hatori. He was in his office and came right away.
"You came back?" Akito asked as Hatori worked to lower his fever. I nodded. "Why?"
"I promised I would." Slowly Akito slipped into unconsciousness. Haru knocked on the open door to get my attention and motioned to tell me it was time to go. I patted Akito's damp hair and left with Haru.
Together Haru and I walked towards Shigure's house. He was walking extraordinarily slowly and I was anxious to get there.
"Hurry your slow butt up Haru!" I demanded for the fourth time. My frustration drove me to push Haru trying to make him move faster. As a joke he stopped all together. I crashed into his back causing us both to fall to the ground. Landing on his chest with a definite thump I felt my face grow red. "I'm sorry." I went to scramble off of him, but he stopped me so I was sitting in his lap.
"I still have trouble believing that I can hug you." Smiling thoughtfully I kissed the tip of his nose then launched myself off of his lap. In the process I pulled him with me.
"Come on, we're gonna be late!" I laughed over my shoulder as I dragged Haru along behind me. He laughed as well and we proceeded to race the rest of the way to Shigure's.
I stopped running a good twenty feet from the porch allowing myself a little breather before we went inside. Haru stood beside me.
"You are such a wuss; you can't even run that far without losing your breath?" I stopped my gasps for air long enough to punch him in the nose. Not hard, but it surprised him enough to make him jump. Then it was my turn to make fun of him.
"Oh Hatsuharu, the great noble martial artists who can't take a little tap on the nose." His face was flaming red as was mine. (A/N She wasn't embarrassed, just all hot from all that running.)
"Did I interrupt something?" An unapologetic Shigure asked. I spun around and pushed at my skirt at the sound of his voice.
"Hi Shigure, how are you today?"
"Fine Kyra, now both of you come in!" He demanded and retreated into the depths of his house. I climbed the steps and had an eerie feeling of being watched as I crossed the porch. Slowly I pushed open the door.
"SURPRISE!!!" A mass of people screamed at me. I jumped back and fell over. I patted my hand over my heart for a minute to make sure it was still inside of my chest. I felt a smile grow across my face. Haru helped me stand up and I shook my bad wrist to make the feeling come back.
"Here, let me introduce you to everyone!" Tohru bubbled as she started towards the group of people. Some were familiar but others weren't. "This is Kisa and Hiro," she began gesturing to two little kids. I smiled at them both and bowed. Kisa did the same while clinging to Tohru's shirt sleeve while Hiro just sniffed in distain. "This is Kagura, and Kyo is that thing in the crock of her arm." I laughed softly at the sight of this girl with Kyo in a head lock. He glanced at me with anger in his eyes but the sight of Tohru made him look away with a new shade of red crossing his cheeks.
"Can I help?" Haru asked taking my hand. I nodded and Tohru excused herself to the kitchen. We turned to the next group of people and I saw a face from my recent nightmares. Her hair was black as midnight and her eyes were entrancing. A noise form across the room made me turn from that flawless face.
"Well this must be the lovely Kyra Titsugumi!" A flamboyant voice echoed across the room. I glanced at Yuki and saw him visibly cringe. "Hello! I'm Ayame Sohma, Yuki's older, handsomer brother." There stood a tall beautiful person. His silver hair gleamed in the light and I nearly felt my jaw hit the floor. He looked exactly like an older Yuki except of his hair and his golden eyes.
"Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you. I didn't know Yuki had a brother."
"Yes well brother dear does not like to talk about me; I draw attention away from him." I tried to restrain my laughter but the whole event was getting to my head. I ended up on the floor laughing so hard I had to clutch my sides trying to keep myself from exploding. When my fit slowed I glanced up and saw almost everyone was laughing with me. Except for that girl. She stood and crossed to me, then helped me to my feet. Gently but surely she removed my hand from Haru's and pulled me outside. Ice filled Haru's gaze, but I shook my head not to intervene.
She stopped on the porch and I came to a halt beside her.
"Haru didn't tell you about me did he."
"I don't even know who you are, but I have seen your face before." She seemed to contemplate this for a moment before continuing.
"From the other night I suppose." I nodded yes. "My name is Rin Sohma, Haru and I were once... very close. I did not end things very nicely so Haru still harbors resentment towards me."
"OK, I'm Kyra Titsugumi and I think I'm in love with Haru." Rin's eyes grew large as did mine. I couldn't believe I had just blurted out the thought that had been circulating in my brain for the last few days. Now I had gone and told the one person who I should not have told.
The sound of a car door slamming pulled us from our staring competition. Glancing at the driveway I saw someone I had semi-forgotten about. There stood Christian with his golden hair shimmering in the setting sun's light.
"Christian? What are you doing here?" I asked wide mouthed. He just smiled at me and lifted me from the porch only to set me in front of himself.
"I heard you were better so I called 411 to get the number of the Sohma residence. Then I called and was told they were throwing a party in honor of your recovery." Rin cleared her throat rather loudly in order to get our attention.
"Oh, this is Rin Sohma, Haru, Kyo, and Yuki's cousin. I'm sure everyone will be happy to see you again so why don't we all go inside." With out a complaint Rin gracefully walked back inside. Christina held my hand all the way inside the house and I felt awkward. Haru's already angry eyes turned menacing at the sight of Christian's hand clasped with mine. I could tell Christina wasn't happy to see Haru either.
Haru's eyes changed to a deeper color that seemed to burn with in itself. The hairs on my arms stood up at the sight of Black Haru emerging. I took a step towards him slowly trying to get his attention.
"Haru, can I talk to you for a minute?" He turned his feverish eyes on me and agreed, but I could see the urge to pummel Christian lurking in his mind. Gently I pulled Haru up the stairs and all the way to the roof. The night air descended upon us and seemed to calm him a little.
"How can you let him touch you?" Haru demanded as he held my shoulders. I lifted my hand and cupped his cheek.
"He is my friend, no more than that."
"I just don't trust him," Haru continued pulling me against his chest. I wrapped my arms around his waist and breathed in his scent.
"But you can trust me. I...woovvee....ooooo." I had lost my courage when I began to say that I loved him so I had pushed my face into his shoulder to muffle the sound.
"What did you say?" Looking into his eyes I could tell he was back to normal, and I thought of dodging the question.
"Nothing, it was nothing." He looked at me skeptically and I blushed. "I don't want to say." All he had to do was raise an eye brow and I felt inclined to tell him everything. "I think I..."
"Kyra, telephone." Tohru popped up before I could finish my thought. Grateful for an escape I went to answer the phone. As I climbed down I felt Haru's steady gaze on me. Putting the receiver to my ear I was immediately assaulted by words.
"You are coming home...weekend...father wants to see you," was all I heard out of the static filled message, but I understood what it meant. I have to go home this weekend, to my father's house, I felt my head go light. Haru was beside me the second my legs gave away. Then there was darkness.
Woo hoo! I finished another chapter. I'm sorry it took so long and I wish ...someone... luck with those evil people. Alright, Homework time. Bye.
