Chapter 2 is here for you...my japenese might be a little off, but i'm not japenese so what do you expect?
Chapter 2: I Am Found
Tohru woke up in some strange, dark place. Her side ached and her head hurt. She felt something soft in her left hand. It scared her. Something was on the bed! She gripped the softness and jerked it up, hearing a loud yell as she did so.
"Aaaaagh!" Kyo yelped.
"K-Kyo?" Tohru looked at him and stared at what she had grabbed. It was his hair. Why was Kyo's head next to her while she lay on this weird bed? "W-where am I?" she asked quietly, as she let go of his locks.
"Ugh! I brought you here. You were hit by a car." Kyo said rubbing his head.
"I…what? Ohmigoodness!" Tohru exclaimed, sitting up. She suddenly clutched her side in pain and fell back down into the pillows.
"Take it easy. You were hurt. You don't need to push yourself. You can stay here if you have nowhere else to go," Kyo said softly, his voice full of concern.
Tohru had never seen Kyo like this. It had been about 4 years since she had run away and Kyo's face had matured a little. He looked more handsome than she had remembered. Why was she thinking this? "Ugh! My head hurts," she said, putting her hand to her forehead.
"When you fell you must have banged it. It'll be better in the morning." Kyo said, getting up from his chair. "You can sleep in here. I wouldn't dare to move you."
"Oh, but Kyo! Where will you sleep?" Tohru asked, worried she had taken his bed.
"I thought you knew me better than that!" Kyo smirked.
Then Tohru remembered the roof. Before he left the room, Tohru whispered to him, "Kyo, thank you. For everything."
Kyo turned and gave her one of his rare smiles. He was glad to see Tohru again. And she was glad to see him.
The next morning, Tohru sat up in her bed, but the pain in her side remained, so she lay back down. She narrowed her eyes, wishing to get out of the bed to say thank you, once again, to Kyo for all that he had done for her. Not just for what happened the day before, but also for 4 years ago; all the good he had done her then. She just had to see him. So she pulled up enough strength and regretfully sat up, slowly getting out of Kyo's bed. The pain in her side stung and she bit her lip. She limped slowly out of the room, clutching her side all the way. Now how do I get to the roof? She wondered. It was easy for Kyo to get up there every day, but even Tohru's normal condition would have trouble getting up. Luckily she found a ladder that led outside and up to the roof.
She reached the top gradually and sat down on the hard surface, still grasping her side. She saw Kyo lying down about 10 feet away. He was lying still, not even stirring when she whispered his name. Tohru scooted over to him, and used her delicate hand to pull his bangs back out of his face. Kyo's eyes were closed and his chest went up and down steadily. He was in a peaceful sleep.
"Kyo," she whispered. "I've missed you so much. How could I run away from everyone? How could I leave you? I was so naïve back then, so stupid and blind. Blind to not see how much I cared for you, Kyo. Kyo…" Tohru ran the back of her hand gently across his cheek. How smooth his skin felt under her hand.
Kyo stirred, and Tohru jerked her hand away fast. Kyo opened his eyelids halfway, and turned his head towards Tohru. As his vision cleared, he noticed who was sitting by him, the voice he had heard in his dreams. "Tohru?" Kyo exclaimed, sitting up abruptly. "H-how did you get up here? In your condition?"
"I managed!" Tohru smiled.
"No! No! You should go back and rest. You're in no state to even get out of bed!" He placed a hand on Tohru's shoulder, pushing it lightly.
"Kyo, I wanted to see you. I… wanted to thank you for all you had done for me."
"It was nothing," Kyo said, turning away. "I was happy to help." Then he remembered something from yesterday. "What are you doing here anyway?"
"Eh? Oh, well, actually I was looking…looking for you, Kyo," Tohru blushed as she drew her knees to her chest.
"Uh… you wouldn't happen to know the um…the…"...
"So, you wanted to come here yesterday? That's what you were stuttering?" he questioned her, half teasing.
"Yes. I returned back here to…come see you. I missed everyone so much! I couldn't wait to see Shigure's house again. But then, I guess I wasn't thinking. It was foolish of me to think that you all would still be living there after all these years. So I had to ask around. When no one would help me, I basically gave up and tried to sort out my thoughts while taking a walk. I kind of wanted to surprise you when I arrived back at the house, and that's why when I saw you I became so excited I couldn't speak. Because of the surprise, I didn't want you to see who I really was until later. That was why I was wearing the hood on my sweatshirt. When talking to you, I soon realized that you haven't changed at all," Tohru giggled.
"I just have to ask her." "Why did you run away after graduation?" Kyo asked her. When she looked like she had become uncomfortable with his question he quickly added, "Y-you don't have to tell me! It's okay. I was just wondering. I missed… I mean we all missed you."
Tohru sighed loudly and looked up at Kyo. "I'm not ready…to say," she replied quietly.
Kyo leaned back and answered, "Fine. Tell me when you're ready. I'll wait. I'll wait forever for you." His last sentence was just above a whisper, not meant to be heard.
But Tohru heard him anyway. She stared, wide-eyed, at him with her big sapphire eyes, contradicting why she couldn't tell him something important. The most important thing she could ever say. Now was the time. But how would she put it into words?
"Kyo," she said softly exclaimed. He turned his head towards her. She leaned into him against his chest, without thinking, and placed her lips on his. Kyo's eyes opened wide and then softened. He responded to her kiss by wrapping his arms around her and gently pulling her down next to him, making sure her side wouldn't ache. The kiss became more vigorous and passionate. Touching areas he never thought he would touch, Kyo cherished every moment of that kiss. Tohru loved the feeling of holding Kyo, and wished she could never let go.
"Shishou!"
Hastily, the two pulled apart and looked over the edge of the roof. About 8 little children were lined up at the front door, knocking loudly. "Shishou!" It was time for their daily lessons.
Kyo looked at Tohru and gave her a rare smile. "I gotta go to work. See you later," he said before jumping off the roof, and landing in a cat-like style on the ground where the children cheered.
"Shishou, come on! We've been practicing," The children took Kyo's arms and led him inside.
Tohru smiled and placed her fingers to her lips, which were still tingling. "Suki desu, Kyo."
I know she can't get better that fast, but it's just a story! Just for those of you who dont know any japenese, i have provided some words and meanings you'll probably need throughout my story:
Shishou- teacher or master
Dojo- karate place
Gomen Nasai- I'm sorry
Suki desu- I love you
Ohayo- good morning
Moshimoshi- hello
Oi- Hey
Leeks (in case you don't know)- a green vegetable (that Kyo hates)
that's all for now...when i have time i'll find more later
Shishou
