Never Give Up
By Ginta and Hakakku Fangirl
Disclaimer: I do not own Fruits Basket.
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Previous Chapter:
"Kyo, if there's anything that's bothering you about this, then you need to tell me, or at least Hatori."
"What do you mean?" Kyo was refusing to look at Kazuma.
"I mean that if there's any more questions that you have about Tohru or the baby, or about what's going to happen when Tohru goes into labor, then just ask."
"I know, Dad."
"Well, is that what's bothering you?" Kazuma asked. "Or is it something else? Kyo?"
"No, it's just that, well…"
"What?"
"Shigure just told me a couple minutes ago that…that my father called."
"Ahh…" Kazuma bit his lip. "Well, that does present a problem."
Chapter Twenty-Five:
"Kyo?" Kazuma knocked on the bathroom door. "Kyo, are you okay?" Kazuma knocked harder.
"What's going on, Shishou?" Yuki asked, coming up behind him.
"It's Kyo," Kazuma said. "He's"--the sound of vomiting came from the bathroom--"sick."
"Sick?" Yuki raised an eyebrow. "But Kyo doesn't usually get sick unless it's raining."
"I know." Kazuma sighed as the retching continued. "But this is a rather, well, special circumstance."
"Meaning?"
"Meaning that the new daddy's daddy is coming," Shigure said with a grimace; he leaned against the wall. "Mind if I join the party?"
"Be my guest," Kazuma said with a sigh, before…
"He is NOT my dad!"
The bathroom door burst open as though it had been kicked. Kyo glared at the three men waiting for him.
"He's not my dad, he never cared about me, and he'll never be my dad," Kyo growled before pointing at Kazuma "Dad's my dad!" he said harshly; Kazuma gave a small smile.
"Yes, well, as much as I appreciate that, I don't think your father does."
"He hates me!" Kyo said defensively.
"I know, but that--"
Kyo interrupted Shigure to turn to Kazuma. "Did you talk to him?" he demanded. "What did he say? Tell me!"
Kazuma sighed. "He's coming over in just under three hours," he said. Kyo turned pale, then went back into the bathroom, slamming the door. They all heard the lock click, followed by Kyo beginning, again, to vomit.
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"What's going on?" Tohru asked. She had just come in from hanging the laundry outside, and Kazuma, Yuki, and Shigure were all seated around the table, each looking solemn yet, anxious.
Shigure looked at his watch. "Late," he muttered.
"Huh?" Tohru looked at Kazuma. "Who's late? And where's Kyo?"
"He's--" Shigure cut himself off as the door slid open.
"Sorry we're late," Hatori said as he, Akito, Ayame, and Kureno entered the room.
Shigure scowled at Kureno, who simply nodded.
"It's fine," Kazuma said impatiently. "Just as long as Kyo comes down before he gets here."
"Who?" Tohru asked.
"Tohru, sweetie, why don't you go out with your friends for the afternoon," Hatori said, distracted.
"Sweetie?" Yuki mouthed to Shigure, who shrugged.
"Yes, excellent idea!" Ayame said, pulling out his wallet. "Here you go, Princess Tohru!"
"What?! Oh, no! It's too much," Tohru gasped as Ayame attempted to hand her 10,000 yin (A/N: About eighty-five dollars). "I couldn't--"
"Hey, Tohru, you ready?" Uo opened the door and came in, followed by Hana.
"Huh?"
"Shigure called us," Uo said. "He said that you could really use an afternoon to relax, so we're taking you to a spa, or something like that."
"Really?!" Tohru squeaked, turning to Shigure, who grinned.
"Uh-huh!" The Dog grinned, as Kyo came down the stairs, holding his head; he was covered in sweat.
"Kyo! Are you okay?" Tohru asked. Hatori caught her by the hand before she could go to Kyo.
"Kyo has a little twenty-four hour cold," he lied. "Which is why we think you should get out the house for the afternoon, alright?"
"Oh, of course!" Tohru smiled. "Feel better, Kyo," she said, allowing Hana and Uo to lead her out the door.
"Well, at least he didn't show up before they left," Shigure said in relief; Kyo just bit his lip.
"Your father should be here soon," Hatori murmured. Kyo and Kazuma just nodded.
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Sorries, I have to end it there. Hey, does anyone know Kyo's father's name?