Chapter 6- Just a Short Stay

Momiji had gotten home and was getting ready for bed She couldn't possibly like me could she? he thought to himself. From out of nowhere he could feel hot tears begin to form and run down his cheeks. "Why? Why is like this??" Momiji asked himself wipeing away the tears. Well as long as she's happy then I guess I'll be happy too. Momiji thought back to the time they had in the park and how much they were laughing during dinner. He smiled to himself. As long as that doesn't change then everything will be okay..Right? After that he slowly drifted off to sleep
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It was morning and the birds were chirping and singing their happy little song. Slowly the sleeping Tohru began to rise. "Good morning mom!!" she said drowsily as she streched and yawned. "Its a nice day out isn't it??" she said looking out the window. "Oh gosh!! I better get brakefast started and get ready for school! I'll see you when I get back! I love you!" she said heading out the door.

Finally everything was almost ready. Now I just need to set the table! she thought to herself. Not long after she got the plates out did she hear someone coming downstairs. It was Yuki.

"Good moring Sohma-kun!!" Tohru chirped cheerfully. "Did you sleep well?" she asked.

"Good morning and yes I did thank you" he said smiling. "Um... Listen about... the other night.. I-I'm-" he stuttarded trying his best to stop himself from blushing but not doing a very good job.

"Its okay Sohma-kun really don't worry about it okay?" she reassured. "Are we still walking home together?" she asked smiling.

"Of course if you still want to." he replied hiding his eagerness. Truthfully he couldn't wait to spend time with her even if it was only a ten minute walk from school.

"Of course silly nothing has changed!" she said with her usual big smile and laughing at him a little. "Could you help set the table?" Tohru asked.

"Good and sure no problem" Yuki responded returning the smile.

Finally everything was almost ready and just when the last place was set Shigure and Kyo both came down.

"Honestly your cooking just gets better everyday Tohru!!" Shigure exclaimed just finishing up.

Kyo and Yuki both gave him suspicous looks.

"Okay why are you guys looking at me like that? Tsk tsk to think I can't even give a simple compliment without being accused of something!" Shigure sighed.

Quickly Tohru intervened to keep Kyo or Yuki from saying anything more. "Thanks Shigure-san I'm glad you liked it! We better hurry up though or we'll be late for school. Don't you have a student coucil meeting Sohma-kun?" she questioned looking at the clock.

"Oh gosh! You're right I'll see you later Miss Honda-san have a nice day." he said with that he smiled and waved good-bye.

Not long afterwards Tohru and Kyo started getting everything together and were on there way a few minutes later. Which left Shigure to do... Well... Shigure things we'll say what ever those are.

On the way there Kyo and Tohru talked about random micellanous things from school to 'What does Shigure do all day?' to dinner and anything in between and shortly they were there. A few minutes had passed whenTohru could see none other than her good friends Hana and Uo. Quickly she went to join them after she smiled and waved good-bye to Kyo.

Nothing out of the ordinary happend while the Trio were at school and it came and went just like any other day. Yuki stood and waited patiently for Tohru to come only she didn't come. This is odd... Yuki thought Its not like her to take this long..Perhaps she's just talking to a teacher. ..Yeah that's probably it. Again fifteen minutes had passed and still no Tohru.

All kinds of thoughts were taking over Yuki's mind. Did she go home sick?? Is she hurt?? Where the hell is she??? Could she have... Suddenly a picture of her with Kyo flew threw his mind. NO! She wouldn't have! She's not like that!! It has to be something else! As much as he tried to prevent it tears began to streaming down his face and there was no stopping them. "Damnit..." he whispered to himself.
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Meanwhile there was a brown haired girl being drug by her friend to her house while she was freaking out all the way.

"NO NO NO NO NO!!!! You don't understand I have to go back!!!" she cried

"Calm down Tohru you're just staying one night. It's not like you're moving in!" Uo said still dragging her.

"I won't calm down! You don't get it!!! They'll be so worried! I have to go back." she cried again

"Like I said before no freakin' way!! You have been a zombie practically all week and I'm going to get to the bottom of it weather you like it or not." Uo replied.

''I don't know what you are talking about! There's nothing to get to the bottom of now please let me go back!!" Tohru pleaded.

They were finally at Uo's apartment and just before she opened the door she turned around and looked Tohru in the eyes. "Look... I know you care about them and you don't want to them worry. I get that I really do. Its just me and Hana are worried about you too you know? So tell you what we'll go inside and call the prince and orange top to let them you're safe but I'll tell you right now there is no freakin' way you are leaving until tomorrow morning. Fair enough?" Uo said smiling.

Realizing her friend's concern and that there was no other way out she agreed and they went inside to see Hana waiting for them while sitting on the couch drinking tea.

"Hello Tohru. How are things are you doing well?" she asked

"Yeah thanks. Everything is going fine" she responed smiling.

"Not everything." Uo added "Now spill it kid. What's been going on in that house?" Uo kindly ordered

"Well..." Tohru started timidly.

"I swear to God if it anything to do with perverted writer I'm going kill him!!" Uo said defensively.

"No no! Of course not its not that." Tohru said reasurringly. She then proceeded to tell them everything that had happened. While Hana ordered pizza.
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Yuki's mind didn't know how to keep up with his feet and before he knew it he was sprinting home as fast as he could. He was hoping and praying that she was okay.

"Is Miss Honda here yet???"Yuki asked urgently.

"What do you mean you damn rat we thought she was with you! Don't tell me you lost her!!!" Kyo replied alarmed.

"I didn't lose her you stupid cat!!!" Yuki yelled back.

"Well obviously you did she's not with you is she??" Kyo questioned angrily

"I told you its not my fault! I didn't lose her!!" Yuki yelled again.

"Now now agruing isn't getting us anywhere. Although Yuki it would have been better if you were more aware of where she was."

"Will you shut up!!! For the last time it wasn't my fault!!" Yuki yelled once again.

"Okay okay I hear you. For now lets all calm down." Shigure said calmly.

"How the hell are we suppose to do that???" Both of the guys questioned simotainously.

"Will you let me finish??" Shigure asked seeming just as concerned.

"Okay fine..." both of the boys muttered.

"Alright then. Lets think or think like Tohru to be exact. Where is the most likely place she would be?"
Both of the boys thought and almost as if it were clockwork they both said "Uo's apartment!!" Just then the phone started ringing and Shigure went to goanswer it.

"Hello? Really. Yeah okay that's fine. Yeah just as long as you're safe. I'll let them know don't worry. NIGHTIE NIGHT TOHRU!!!" Shigure added at the last second.

Just after both of the boys hit shigure upside the head they asked him what she said. "If you're just going to abuse me why should I tell you??" Shigure asked rubbing his head.

Both of the guys lifted up their hands to get ready to do it again. "Joking joking that was a joke." shigure said laughing nervously. "That was Tohru and she said that she's staying with Uo and Hana for a night and she's going to be back tomorrow and not toworry." Shigure said covering his head.
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"Seriously!? We're talking about the prince right??? He kissed you!?" Uo questioned freaking out.

"Yeah..." Tohru said in a small voice.

Hana looked at Tohru and studied her for a moment. "You liked Kyo though didn't you? Now that you have had that time with Yuki though you are unsure and you worry for them." she said giving her a simpethetic look.

Tohru could feel even more heat rise in her cheeks and slowly her eyes sank to the floor. "Yeah..." she whispered just loud enough for the two them to make out.

"So that's what's been going on! It allmakes sense now. I could be wrong I guess but Momiji has been acting differently around you too." Uo said trying to put it gently.

"What!? What are you saying?? Are you serious!?" Tohru screamed completely clueless.

Uo shrugged. "I don't know I'm just saying I think the way he looks at you has changed recently."

"I guess I missed it..." Tohru sighed and she buried her face in her hands.

Hana gave her a big hug. "Its going to be okay Tohru. If they love you as much as they think they do then the only thing that will matter to them will be your happiness. So by worrying or zoning out not only causes us to worry but them as well. Just keep smiling your normal smile that everyone adores and everything will work out fine." she gave Tohru another hug to comfort her.

"Yeah don't worry about it Tohru." Uo encouraged

Tohru smiled slightly."Thanks guys."she said quietly.

"Don't mention it kid." Uo said smiling "Why don't we get some sleep now okay?" Uo suggested.

"Yeah okay. Good night sweet dreams" Tohru said smiling warmly.

"Good night." they both said in return.

Gosh mom I really have the best friends in the world. Tohru thought to herself. Shortly after Tohru drifted off into a peaceful sleep.
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The next morning had come and Tohru was gathering her things to go back to the others.

"Advanced warning if you go spacing out like thatagain I'll be forced to drag you back. I don't care if your kicking and screaming." Uo warned playfully.

"Its okay Uo!" laughed Tohru "You don't have to worry. I'll see you at school! Bye!!" Tohru said waving.

"Catch ya later kid!" Uo called after her.

"Take care Tohru." Hana replied smiling warmly.

Tohru was sitting on a bench about half way to the house. Hana's words were still ringing threw her head. If they really love you... "That still doesn't tell me how in the world suppose to choose..."Tohru whispered to herself.

"Why so glum Tohru-chan???" she heard a familiar voice ask. Oh my gosh mom I don't believe it!!! Is that who I think it is???? Tohru thought to herself