I don't write during the day very often so this should be a treat. I'm doing this chapter from memory since once again I lost my floppy disk so errors will most likely be present without my knowing. Sorry ahead of time.
Point of No Return
Haru's POV
The sun glittered off her hair as she jogged through the estate. I had noticed that every morning at 5:30 AM Kyra goes for a run. Usually her steps where fluid, but today she pounded her feet as she went. The effect jarred my bones as I watched.
After ten minutes Kyra came back into view and sat on the main house steps. There was a water bottle waiting for her and she took a few swigs. Now I knew her schedule included showering, dressing, and running to school to prevent tardiness, but instead of hurrying inside she just sat there. I shrugged and went into my bathroom. It must take me about eight minutes to get ready every morning including brushing my teeth, shaving, getting dressed, and eating breakfast but when I left my house Kyra was still sitting on the steps. Cautiously I walked over feeling slightly awkward.
"Hey Kyra, are you alright? You have been sitting there for a long time." She glanced at me and shrugged.
"I'm fine." She seemed bored with the conversation already.
"You know you have like fifteen minutes to get to school right?"
"Not going." She lay down on the step and stared at the sky.
"How can you just not go? Finals are coming up."
"So? You skip all the time." Her lack of interest was slowly aggravating me.
"Stop being a smart ass for a minute and actually pay attention to our conversation." Anger made my voice deep and malicious. She just sighed. My fist shook slightly but I tried to contain my frustration. A car pulled into the drive and nearly down the path before Shigure got out. He walked towards us as Kyra sat up.
"Good Morning Kyra, Haru, how are you both today?" Shigure asked politely as he came to a stop in front of us.
"Skip it Shigure can we just go?" Kyra asked in return. She sounded drained and I finally noticed the dark circles under her eyes. She looked exhausted.
"Where are you going?" I joined in the question circle.
"You didn't tell him." It was more of a statement then a question directed at Kyra from Shigure but obviously she hadn't told me something. I decided to wait for an explanation but instead Kyra stood up and entered the main house. Of course I followed.
"What didn't you tell me?" We came to her door and inside all her things were packed and put in suitcases. Reality struck me hard and I stumbled back against the wall. "Where are you going?" My mind was racing with thoughts of her moving back with her abusive father or moving to a different town.
"I'm moving back to Shigure's house." She wouldn't face me.
"Why didn't you tell me?" Quickly she spun around.
"Did you ever think that maybe it wasn't your business? Maybe I just need a change?" The selfishness of my actions was obviously displayed and I felt like a dip shit.
"That's not what I meant…" She cut me off with a look.
"I'll still see you and stuff, who knows maybe this will be better." With that she picked up her suitcase, put it inside of Shigure's car (A/N Yes I know Shigure is a horrible driver but Hatori is needed… elsewhere.) Shigure waved over his shoulder as he attempted to back the car out of the drive, but the movement caused him to bump a tree.
"My bad!" He yelled out the window before finally driving away with Kyra in the seat next to him. I glanced at my watch and knew I was late. I didn't really care, but I began the walk to school anyway.
Afternoon at Shigure's House
Tohru's POV
Kyra just poked at her rice balls that I had made for her as a snack. She seemed emotionally drained, with finals coming up and her constant drama with Haru I'm not surprised.
"Do you want to talk about anything?" She let out a deep sigh before looking me in the eye.
"It went horribly with Haru today. I thought I could explain everything to him in a calm and rational manner, but when I saw him I chickened out. Instead I acted angry and tired. I am so stupid." Finally the rice ball she had been poking fell apart. "This rice ball right here, is my brain." I placed a comforting hand on her shoulder but I wasn't sure what I should say.
"It will all sort itself out eventually."
"Eventually takes to long."
School the next day
Kyra's POV
Haru sat silently beside me as we both pretended to listen to our teacher yammer on and on about finals. Whenever I glanced at the clock it seemed to move slower and slower until I thought I might explode.
Tap. I looked down to see a note on my desk. Curious I unfolded it to read what was inside.
Dear Kyra,
I can barely take this teacher's drowning much longer. Only ten minutes and thirty-six seconds left until lunch bell rings. Anyway, I have to ask you something really important at lunch. Please meet me by the tennis courts as soon as you get outside. See you then.
Jacob PS come aloneHaru nudged my elbow and gestured with his head that he wanted to know what was on the note.
"Nothing." I whispered as quietly as possible.
"Miss Titsugumi! Is there something you would like to share with the class?" The teacher snapped moodily.
"Well, I was wondering…" I saw Haru's eyes grow larger because he seemed to know what I was going to say. "Why should we give a rat's ass about other classes' finals schedule?" The other students laughed discreetly but Haru nearly fell off his chair.
"Miss Titsugumi, how dare you say such a thing. You will stay after school today for a detention." I hung my head in mock defeat but really I was hiding my smile.
"I'll be here." The lunch bell rang and everyone seemed to leap from their' seats.
"That had to be one of the funniest things I have ever heard." Haru whispered into my ear on the way to the cafeteria. I smiled at him.
"Oh wise Yoda, I think you have rubbed off on me." With that I kissed his cheek quickly and turned down another hallway that led to the tennis courts before he could react. Jacob was waiting for me there.
"Kyra, that was so funny but why did you risk getting a detention?" I shrugged and leaned against the wall.
"Not risk, I actually got one. Haru was proud of me." That fact seemed to make my happier than I would have originally thought. "So what's on your mind Jake?" He was silhouetted with the gleaming light off the courts so his features were in shadow, but his golden eyes seemed to glow.
"My parents are hosting this get together. It's this benefit for Missing Children. Since your dad holds a lot of weight in the corporate arena around here they thought I should ask you if he would come? Of course you're invited to and you can bring anyone you want." The thoughts of asking my father for something after all that had happened had sheen of cold sweat sliding down my spine. Of course I didn't let on to Jacob. He never was told my disturbing father-daughter relationship.
"Sure I'll ask him as soon as possible." With that I walked back into the school to the cafeteria. It was a beautiful day so I knew that everyone would be sitting out side in the courtyard. Everyone came into view quickly enough but the image of Jackie (A/N I was asked to change her name but I think it would get to confusing if I did.) sitting next to Haru and chatting with everyone stopped me dead in my tracks.
"Hey Kyra, nice of you to join us." Kyo called. He sat next to Tohru and Yuki was on the other side.
"Sorry if I kept you guys waiting." I forced a smile and sat next to Kyo. Friendly banter resumed around me but I zoned out staring at the grass in front of me.
"Are you ok?" I heard Kyo ask. Snapping back into reality everyone was staring at me.
"What? Yes, I'm fine. You know what I'm better than fine. I'm fucking fantastic." I could see Jackie discreetly laughing at me and I popped. "What's so funny Miss Jackie? Is this a funny situation? Because I disagree if that's what you think." I jumped to my feet and stalked away before I threw a punch.
Mean while at the Sohma Main House
Hatori's Office
Shigure's POV
"It was weird Hari, maybe I had a cold or something, but I just changed. It was surprising; Kyra was the exception to the curse. I had hugged her so many times before."
"That sounds so wrong, but what else happened?" Hatori asked quietly lightly puffing on his cigarette.
"She decided she wanted to live at my house again, and was exhausted from her Haru issues."
"Maybe she found a way to complete her soul."
"What?"
"Well she wasn't affected by the curse because her soul was incomplete. Maybe it has been completed."
Back at school
Haru's POV
"Kyra wait up!" She seemed to gain speed when she heard my call. "Son of a bitch." I muttered crossly as I jumped to grab her. She hit the side of the school as I collided with her. POOF! I glanced around and felt different. "Ouch, what happened." I went to scratch my head with my hand but a hoof came instead. "What the hell!" Kyra's eyes were as big as dinner plates as I stood before her.
"You're a…. You're a…you're a." She stuttered.
"I'm a frickin' cow!"
I so have to stop this chapter there! I love their reactions and to think it came out of my mind. Who'd have thunk it? Well now I'm going to try to find a way to get this chapter from my laptop onto the big computer so I can up-date. Wish me luck.
