Not As Simple As It Seems

Chapter 8: A Fight, A Kiss, And 'Hubert'

Kyo was in his seat shaking with anger. He could barely hold it in. He wanted to kill that pathetic Hao. What did she even see in him? Sure he could hug her but, Kyo had--- but someone else was much better. Not him though… because he didn't like her.

The movie ended quickly after that. Especially since there was only five minutes left after that kiss. Kyo growled at Hao, glaring at the back of his head the whole time. It was actually pretty funny, if you weren't poor Hao who felt like someone was watching him.

Arisa smiled at Hao. "That was a great movie."

"Yeah… It was pretty good, but I could've sworn someone wanted me dead in there…" Hao said shaking his head.

"Your probably just imagining things…" Arisa told him with a giggle as they began walking back to Tohru's house.

Kyo following them in a stalkerish manner. He decided that he was going to rip Hao's heart out the moment Arisa got into the house.

I'm back!

Are you kidding me! What the hell do you want at a time like this?

Other then Hao's death nothing really…

That sounds good to me.

Oh so you want to kill him for touching your Arisa

Ye-NO! Don't even try to trick me like that!

It's not considered tricking if you know you like her…

Why would I like a Yankee?

Because she's strong and is the only one who will fight with you

That's a pretty good point…

Yes I know.

So… Cupcake… why do you have to bother me?

Because my lawyer said I needed to record you next time you do anything mean to me!

You've got to be kidding me…

Nope…

God damn it…

Quit talking to yourself… your losing them!

Shut up retard

That's on tape I hope you know!

Hana and Yuki

Yuki and Hana had quickly given up on twenty questions. It could only keep you busy for so long…

Hana had decided that she was bored. It didn't take very long. Neither she nor Yuki was willing to start a conversation. For the most part they both were silent outsiders. Not out-going 'insiders'.

Yuki was busy thinking. He wasn't sure what he should do. He really liked Hana, but he didn't really want to say anything. It was pretty tough for him to start conversations. Especially when the other was person was even more silent then him.

"When are you going to want Shigure back?" Hana asked as she stood up from her seat.

Hana didn't want to stay her any longer. She was trying hard enough to keep away from Yuki. She didn't want to become one of his fans, or take him away from Tohru. It didn't matter that Tohru was going out with that Aaron. Hana still thought Yuki and Tohru would end up together. There for she would make sure she wasn't anymore attached to Yuki then she had to be.

Yuki watched her stand and wondered what she was doing. "Shigure can stay there until he dies." Yuki told her, dead serious.

Hana began gathering her books. It didn't take long until she had every thing she needed. All of it was packed into her backpack and she put that on her back. "Fine."

It took a moment for Yuki to realize she meant to leave and go home. That's the exact opposite thing he wanted. "Where are you going Hana?"

"Home, please tell Arisa she may meet me there." Hana said as she began walking toward the door.

Yuki began panicking at that point. She couldn't leave. He didn't want her to leave. There was no way he was letting her leave… unless she really wanted to. But then he'd have to stop her.

While Yuki suffered from his dilemma Hana got closer and closer to the door. She was about to leave when she felt someone grab her arm. Hana turned her head slightly, just to see Yuki looking into her eyes, and holding on to her arm.

This was Hana's turn to panic. She couldn't have any physical contact with Yuki. That was the number one rule. It wasn't allowed, what if someone saw them? Then what? What would she do if that someone was Yuki?

Yuki in turn felt horrified at himself. He couldn't believe he had just reached out and grabbed her. He never should have done that. It was horrible of him. He had felt her tense up when he touched her but the moment they look into each others eyes was the moment her body became completely tense and ridged.

He couldn't read her face though. The perfect mask didn't slip. Not even a little. But even if it did, it was doubtful he'd notice. Only Arisa knew the difference. Yuki would never know. Not if Hana had anything to say about it.

It was at that moment that their minds stopped working. Neither really knew what was happening. All that they did know was that they were suddenly completely aware of each others closeness.

Then they began getting closer and closer. Neither stopped looking into each others eyes, it was as if they could read each others souls. It was an amazing moment in time. If time hadn't stopped that is. That's when it happened…

They kissed.

It was a soft, gentle kiss, and it only lasted for seconds. It left the sweet taste of the other on their lips. That's when it hit them. They kissed.

I can't believe that just happened… I kissed Yuki. I broke the biggest rule in the book. I must stop this. This must never happen again. No one but Arisa must know. Tohru would hate me if she knew… Hana's troubled thoughts ran through her head.

I…….kiss……Hana…. Yuki thought to himself. It took a couple of minutes before he made sense of the words. I JUST KISSED HANA! He looked at Hana's face to see what she had thought of it. But what he saw surprised him.

Hana's perfect mask had dropped. There was shock and fear, traces of enjoyment, and a mix of sadness covered her face. It was her eyes that shook him. He knew she was freaking out about kissing him. He knew that much. But her eyes… they were covered with regret. Did she wish she didn't kiss him?

The moment of him being able to see through her mask disappeared within a moment. Hana's mask reappeared just in time for him to see it before she disappeared through the door. Leaving Yuki to his own thoughts.

Yuki stared off at her. He couldn't believe he actually did that. More so, he couldn't believe how amazing it was. He never thought he'd be with anyway, mostly because of the… curse.

Yuki mentally hit himself. He never should have done that. If she wanted to be with him more… it was likely she'd hug him, and then she'd have to forget everything. Everything. Including the kiss, including the semi-friendship they had.

Then Yuki remembered the regret in her eyes. He highly doubted she'd ever want to see him again, much less hug or kiss him. Yuki knew he should have been happy about that. But he couldn't…

He wanted her to want him. He wanted her to be with him. He knew he should have never let himself feel this way. But he couldn't help it…

Hana

Hana was running from Yuki's house as fast as her small feet would carry her. She couldn't help but feel the tears in her eyes. She knew she shouldn't let him affect her so, but she couldn't help it.

She should have never gone to his house. She should have never let them be partners. She would have to face him everyday, and ignore him. At least the fan girls would never hear about it.

Hana bowed her head as she ran into her house up the stair into her room. She passed her brother without saying anything. From the tears trailing down her face he knew better then to try and talk to her.

Hana felt so much go through her when he touched her, and then… kissed her. She couldn't really say he kissed her because she had helped. She had always wanted to kiss him, but she always knew she could never do it.

Hana silently sobbed into the black pillows of her room. She liked… no loved Yuki too much. It would never work. Even if he wasn't meant to be with Tohru, Hana knew they would never make it work.

Yuki was too perfect… while Hana was too imperfect.

Kyo

Kyo had just watched Hao drop Arisa off. It was time for his great plan of killing—threatening Hao and forcing him to stay away from Arisa.

Hao walked out of the spot by the door onto the sidewalk, that's where Kyo decided this was to take place.

"Hey." Kyo said with a hate filled voice.

Hao turned quickly. "Oh hey Kyo."

"What the hell do you want with Arisa?" Kyo yelled at him.

"What do you mean? I was just taking my girlfriend out on a date." Hao told him with a smirk.

"Why does it have to be her?" Kyo questioned him, just about ready to smash his face in.

"It doesn't have to be her, but I thought she'd be easier the Tohru or Hana." Hao said with an evil smirk his way.

"What?" Kyo yelled at him, knowing it was time for him to die.

"I just wanted to get closer to one of her friends." Hao said as he came closer to Kyo as if telling him a secret.

"Stay away from her." Kyo hissed.

"Not until I have her friend." Hao said back to Kyo with a laugh.

At that moment Arisa came running out of the Sohma household.

"Hi Hao." She said in a flirty tone. "And bastard…" she hissed at him.

"Hey." Hao said easily.

Kyo stared at him. He was amazed at how fast Hao could change his face. He was definitely had two faces.

"Hey Hao will you walk me to Hana's? She already left for some reason…"

"Sure." Hao told her as they turned their backs to Kyo walking away, Hao looked back at him. And with a wink he mouthed 'See ya'.

Kyo glared… he had to expose Hao for what he really was… but how?

Woof Woof

Shigure and Aaya relaxed in the amazing spa of a doghouse they were given. Hana's bother decided he could have a third dog, and that's how 'Hubert' came into being.

"I can't believe you talked me into this…" Hatori's annoyed voice said.

Shigure and Aaya smiled, "But aren't you having fun?" they said at the same time.

"No."

Shigure and Aaya rolled their eyes… "Party-pooper…" They grumbled.

As a book hit each of them on the back of their head, and the fell unconscious Hatori said, "I heard that."

End of Chapter 8

Preview for Chapter 9: Hana tells Arisa, while Yuki is confused. Kyo tries to expose Hao. And who is it that Hao really likes?

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