Chapter 2: A Premonition Of Whats To Come
Door opening without sound, Tohru knew immediately who it was, paralysed to the bone she was ashamed to admit this was the effect he had on her. Memories of their conversation played through her vision, trying hard to remember what he did, and did not like her to do in his presence. A cold hand rested itself on her bare shoulder, gripping tightly enough to cause pain and later on bruising. Tohru winced gently, letting him defeat her instantly.
"Tohru…How was the little cat yesterday afternoon?" the almost cheerful voice said aloud. How could he be so unpredictable? Releasing a shaky breath, Tohru turned around on her knees, staying in the same position she had grown accustomed to.
"Akito I- -" the fair brown haired girl stopped abruptly, as Akito's hand smashed into her face hard, knocking her to the floor instantly, eyes wide and tearing up. His heavy weight landed fully on her stomach, pressing down as hard as he could on her abdomen, long arms reached out and grabbed fists full of her hair.
"DON'T YOU EVER CALL ME AKITO! DO YOU UNDERSTAND TOHRU! IT IS MASTER AKITO TO DISGUSTING, DEFORMED THINGS LIKE YOU!" the feminine boy bellowed, eyes red with rage as his mouth clamped shut in pure anger, grip never loosening on the tendrils of her precious hair. Face soaking wet now, Tohru nodded quickly, delicate mouth trembling in total fear, something she thought she would be used to by now. Berating herself harshly in her head, Tohru waited until she could hear his steady breathing above her body before she initiated movement, raising her now dried eyes, all she could see was the sickening smirk on Akito's face, his eyes showing complete and utter control. The hold on her neck loosened and his face became unbearably close, his violet black hair tickling her face.
"Tohru….do you remember what I did to you last time you disobeyed me?" the red, blotchy patches on her face now replaced with pale shock and realisation, freezing in place. The man, only 2 years older than her started laughing, smiling as it was all a big joke, like what he did was completely fine. Teeth gritting visibly, her small hand flung out with lightening speed, pushing the feminine man off her body completely. Hearing a deep intake of breath, Tohru forced her legs to move, running towards the kitchen whilst blocking out his bellowing screams, tears running down her cheeks anew she picked up Kyou's breakfast and went straight to his room in hysterics.
Sickening smile back in place, the laughter stopped immediately a ferocious growl in place of the previously, ironically melodious sound. A cold and lifeless hand pulled his Kimono up and over his white shoulders once again, thumbs brushing against his tongues and lips gently as a malicious smile came across his face and shone in his eyes.
"Tohru…. now you're definitely going to have to pay"
"Tohru….wh…why are you crying?" Kyou's face noticed almost immediately, the dry and cracked tracks of tears that had run along her cheeks and collar bone, staining her white blouse. Shutting the door silently, Tohru slowly spun around, holding the tray full of food perfectly within her two shaking hands, placing the food down in front of his angry body.
"Here you go Kyou, I'm sorry I didn't cook all of it but I had to speak to Master Akito today," smile shining brightly, even through her sadness and despair, pulling back her sleeves she picked up each piece of cutlery and put it on his mini table, refusing to look into his blazing ruby eyes. Arms suddenly gripped unbearably, Tohru came face to face with Kyou's dirty and bright red face, boiling over with frustration and anger Kyou opened his mouth to scream at her, instead speaking in a slight low toned whisper.
"You're calling him Master again…but…when you saw Akito this morning, you forgot to call him Master didn't you" Kyou's expression settled down, gentle caring reaching his eyes as he grasped her shoulders in a light hug, not close enough to do any damage….but enough to comfort her. Resting his head on top of hers, he could smell the mixture of shampoo and Akito. Realising that Akito had tried beating her, the orange-haired man kissed her forehead and pushed her away a tiny bit, trying to contain the anger he felt.
"But..but…you said I shouldn't call him Master anymore and I just—" the tears over flowed once again, pooling over her delicate eye lids and dripping onto the floor and Kyou in succession. Hands shaking in rage, Kyou could do little to quell the need to physically release his anger out on the world, and instead settled for shouting at the person he was trying to protect.
"ARE YOU STUPID TOHRU! Anyone would have been able to tell I meant don't call him 'Master' when you don't have to! Do you even have a brain!" his gritty voice ascending the whole room, filling up the space between both their ears and senses, shocking both of them equally. Now uncontrollably sobbing, Tohru pushed herself up from the ground and ran for the door, forcing her eyes to see past the tears and find the doorknob to let herself out. Finally grabbing the handle she felt a warm, gentle and slightly damp hand land on hers, caressing her fingers like a ghost, and giving her room to simply slink out of his gesture. Hair coating her face, Tohru slowly turned around, in the end facing a dirty shirt that adorned Kyou's upper body. Forgetting all formalities and politeness she threw herself into him, laying her arms around his waist, trying to suck all the comfort out that Kyou had to give. Somewhat startled, the orange-haired boy sighed, a small unnoticeable smile planted on his face, bringing his arms up around her shoulders he held on tightly.
"I'm sorry…okay? I didn't mean that. I'm just angry. Like always. Just…Tohru…you're the only person who I see, and even then it's for about half an hour each day. Nothing…can happen to you do you understand?" the smile taking over his eyes, his voice became gentle and caring, something even he was slightly surprised at, had being isolated for so long affected him that much? Bitterness swept over his features, ofcourse it had. Feeling his clothes stick to his toned chest, Kyou raised his eyes to see Tohru with a beaming smile spread across her whole face, any trace of her previous tears was gone completely, leaving her face clean and pearly white, as it should be.
"Does this mean we're friends Kyou-Kun?" her sweet, hopeful voice fluttered threw his ears, piercing his heart as well as his mind with her sudden change of emotions, portraying an extended part of her personality maybe. Face becoming stern, he decided to try and determine what to say to make them both feel secure in they're connection. Reaching a hand over to rest upon her hands that were clasped tightly in front of her waiting body, he let his lips slip into a lopsided grin.
"It means that you mean something…to me" hair covering his eyes, which he was grateful for as the sadness and sorrow resurfaced in his vision. Hearing a joyous laughter, he could vaguely make out her bouncing form, reaching to pick up the tray, leaving the cutlery that was covered in food meant for him, she held it to her chest tightly, a tear falling down her right cheek silently…he…didn't know what to say anymore.
"So we're friends now Kyou-Kun! I feel exactly the same as you do! Everything's going to be just fine now that I have you!" innocence and somehow denial slipped into her voice…denial? He hoped if anything it had to do with the last part of her sentence. Wiping the tear away quickly, Kyou placed his firm hands on her shoulders, forcing her to look him dead in his dark ruby eyes.
"I'll protect you Tohru" his tone of voice was final, there was no arguing even if she had anything else to say. Nodding silently Tohru launched herself into him in one last final hug before saying waving good-bye, followed closely by the sound of the door screeching shut behind her. Smile planted on her soul, Tohru took her time walking past the court yard towards the kitchen.
A long, drawn out 'nails across the black board' sound she had ever heard pierced ever orifice she owned, making her drop the tray she held dearly onto the stone and land filled garden of sorts. Reaching down quickly, hands shaking uncontrollably she didn't reach the plastic utensil before it was smashed into pieces by a bare foot, covered with a dark pink kimono…that only meant one thing. Standing in front of her, face glaring at her with uncontrolled angering pleasure, was Akito's icy cold form.
"Ahhh Tohru…I believe you stepped out of line this morning don't you? You know what that means…don't you Tohru"
She did, and all she could do was cry, pushing her heart into her tears, letting it break free before this…man took hold of it and turned it into dust, a simple memory.
Ahhhh, this chapter took so long to write, mainly because i was in and out all week, but for the third chapter it will be mostly a one on one kind of thing, where Kyou is alone and Tohru is alone etc etccc. Please review, because i don't think this story is rather any good, and it would be nice to hear others opinions thankyou.
I would like to thank:
not like the movies: thankyou your review was really enthusiastic and energetic, it helped me write this second chapter ofcourse all the reviews did. But yours seemed like the words of a true romantic lol cheesy ay
stacey loves kyou-kun: Thankyou for your review, your name says it all about Kyou-kun (i'm a major fan of his too) you allowed me to be slightly convinced my story is any good hehe!
oneangredwarf: hehe yet again thankyou! Your words reminded me of Megumi Momoi from real Bout High school, i'm not really sure tho :s but thankyou!
Joskers: Your review was the second i ever recieved, this fanfiction is the one i've got most reviews on (i only have 3 so far hehe) and it meant alot to have that sort of encouragement so soon on in me posting my story.
catgirlversion3.0otakufan: My first Review! you stole my review virginity (some silly myspace joke lol) but thankyou, u said u dont read Kyoru often so im honoured u liked mine at least thats certainly an ego boost heheh!
but for now see you guys next time! hope you enjoy this chapter!
- Six-Winged-Angel-Alexiel