Silver::glares evilly at 3xThreat: are u happy now? Sheesh….im soooorrryyy tht I didn't write nething n only edited…..it's not my fault im still grounded::sticks out tongue:
3xThreat::glares and sticks out tongue:
……silence…….
Both: I'm so SORRY::HUG:
Silver: plz excuse the above incident! Neway, this chappie is gonna get sum stuff goin!
3xThreat::drags in Yuki: huh?...Oh! yes, this chapter is gonna get sum stuff moving…..a lot of stuff…I think…
Yuki::whines-let me go already:
Silver/3xThreat: NOOOOO::GLOMP:
3xThreat: now tht the daily glomping of Yuki session is over, on with da story!
Wilted Flower: Chapter 3-Autophobia
"The fear of being oneself."
"We need to talk…"
Those four words didn't sound so good to the Sohma Inu. The usually active writer just stood there rigidly, staring at the doctor for a while, and then gestured for him to come in. Shigure's dark eyes narrowed as he tried to uncover the enigma that was Sohma Hatori.
"Do you want to say hi to the others or…"
"I'll wait in the study." Hatori replied in the same icy tone as before. "Hai," Shigure affirmed as he quickly walked where the others were talking. Shigure paused by the doorway and let out a weary sigh. He closed his eyes and quickly pulled on a cheerful façade. "Tohru-chaan!" he sang gleefully, poking his head around the doorway. "Please excuse me from your wonderful food ne? Ha-san just came with something so we'll be in the study."
"Ano…hai…" Tohru mumbled, looking surprised and confused at the same time. "Ma, I'll be going now!" After Shigure left, the teens were left to endure the awkward silence surrounding the area.
"I wonder what that was about." Tohru muttered, features visibly frustrated. "Something wrong, Honda-san?" enquired Yuki in a concerned tone. Tohru flinched visibly, but quickly recovered. Her heart panged against her chest and her eyes narrowed for a moment before she looked towards the kitchen. "Ah, nandemunai! I'm not hungry right now so I'll wash the plates before I start dinner," she replied cheerfully, a big smile on her face.
"I'll help." Kyo volunteered, getting up from his seat. His amber eyes had immediately darted to Yuki when he saw Tohru flinch. He had been the last person alone with her after all. "Kuso…baka nezumi, what the hell did you do to hurt Tohru!"
Yuki and Kagura also got up to leave. The Nezumi gave Tohru a small smile. "I'll be in my room if you need me." Tohru gave a small nod and smiled at Yuki. Kagura grinned, "And Kyo, love, I'll be taking a walk to get fresh air! Don't miss me too much!"
Kyo sweat dropped and Tohru chuckled. With that, Yuki silently went up to his room while Kagura bounded outside for a walk. Once they were alone in the kitchen, Kyo abruptly turned around and stared at her cautiously for a moment.
"Kyo-kun?" Tohru enquired, blushing under his scrutiny. "Tohru, did Yuki do anything to you?" he asked straight to the point. "Eh! Of course not!" Tohru replied, now blushing furiously. "Of course not, Kyo-kun! Doushite?"
Kyo sighed and shook his head, turning his face away from the confused onigiri. His fist was clenched to control his emotions. "Whatever, let's wash the dishes now," he replied, turning back around towards the sink. Tohru gazed at him, her chocolate eyes filled with concern, but shrugged it off and stood next to him to help.
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Hatori was leaning against the sturdy wall of Shigure's study when the Inu walked in. The Tatsu looked up at Shigure with cold, weary eyes. Shigure looked at his old friend with concern. "Hari, what's the matter?"
The doctor looked around. "Let's step outside." He opened Shigure's door and called over his shoulder, "Bring me a cigarette. I'll need one," he sighed. With that, he walked outside. Shigure stood still for a while and then smirked. So it was that important, ne? No doubt it had to do something with Akito or New Years. It was coming up in a few days anyway.
The Inu grabbed a fresh pack of cigs and a lighter before following Hatori out.
After Kyo and Tohru finished cleaning up in the kitchen, the hot-headed Neko left and searched out Yuki who was in his room. "Kuso nezumi! What did you do to Tohru?" Kyo blurted out angrily as he threw open the Prince's door. Yuki's violet eyes flashed dangerously as his demeanor quickly changed from surprised to nearly furious. The Nezumi put down the book he was reading on the bed and got up.
"What are you talking about baka neko!" he spat back through clenched teeth. "I would never do anything to harm Honda-san!"
"Hontou?" asked Kyo sarcastically, "Then why did she flinch when you talked to her a while ago? NE, KUSO NEZUMI?"
"Nani! You're imagining things! Go talk your nonsense some where else!"
"Chikusho!" Kyo raged as he leapt toward Yuki with a raised fist. Yuki quickly dodged and in a few moments they were both battling…again…
Arms pumped and legs swung towards the enemy as Yuki and Kyo fought. Kyo's fist made contact with Yuki's shoulder, sending the Nezumi back on the bed. Quickly, Yuki used his legs to propel himself up. As he jumped up, he sent a flying kick towards Kyo's stomach. It connected and Kyo was sent hurling into Yuki's door. The wooden door came down with a crash, the Neko sprawled on top of it.
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Shigure and Hatori had been sitting in silence for quite a long time now, just sitting calmly and smoking. "Hari, I can't take it anymore. What is wrong?"
Hatori turned to Shigure and exhaled the smoke that had been swirling in his throat. It was quite ironic that Hatori smoke, being a doctor and all. The Tatsu removed the object from his mouth and sighed. "It's about New Years."
Shigure nodded. He had already guessed that! "I spoke with Akito yesterday…it seems that she would like To--"
CRASH!
Shigure and Hatori simultaneously looked up towards the loud sound. Both let out a loud sigh, Shigure's remorseful and Hatori's exhausted.
"Shigure?" a sweet concerned voice called. Both adults got up from their places quickly and hurried into the house. Tohru was already on the stairs and the two followed.
"My poor house! Again!" cried Shigure. Hatori just sighed and rubbed his forehead. They made it to the top and saw Kyo on the door. The onigiri gasped. "K-Kyo—" Her voice was cut off as Kyo, with new found strength, leapt towards Yuki. Yuki's violet eyes widened and he aimed a good couple kicks at the Neko.
Tohru looked uncertainly between the two boys, unsure of what to do. But the decision was soon made for her as Yuki knocked Kyo out cold on the floor. "Ne Yuki-kun, why did you two go at it so hard this time?" asked Shigure apprehensively.
"Urusee!" growled Yuki pushing past Hatori and Shigure and standing in front of Tohru. "Honda-san will you accompany me on a walk?" he enquired in a more gentle tone. Tohru looked surprised, but nodded. Yuki gave her a smile and went downstairs to wait for her. Tohru quickly followed leaving two perplexed adults and an unconscious Kyo behind her.
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"Honda-san…" Yuki began uncertainly as the two made their way beneath the canopy of trees. "Did…did I do something to upset you today? I mean…I'm sorry if I made you upset when I…kissed you. But I…I...Ireallylikeyou!" Tohru and Yuki stopped walking as Tohru gasped and blushed bright red. Yuki turned his head to hide his own blush too. After a moment, Tohru finally trusted herself to speak again.
"I...I really like you too, Yuki-kun." Yuki suddenly turned back towards Tohru with open surprise/happiness written on his face. His violet eyes danced. "Oh, H--"
"Demo…"
Yuki suddenly flinched and looked down. Tohru, seeing the hurt on his face overtake the happier emotions, quickly continued. "Demo, I just felt sad when you kept on calling me Honda-san. I mean, after we…kissed, I thought you would start calling me Tohru…because…" Tohru trailed off and her blush intensified if possible.
"Ooh…Gomen nasai Honda…ano…Tohru…" Yuki replied with a slightly amused tone at how simple the problem was. How he loved saying her name. It was like being locked free in a way. A more casual notion, a way to get closer to Tohru. Tohru shook her head.
"Daijoubu." Tohru whispered as Yuki cupped her face in his hands and leaned in for a kiss. They were suddenly interrupted as they heard Kagura. MUAHAHAHAHAH! How evil is silver! Lol!
"Yun-chan! Tohru-kun!" Yuki groaned sadly and placed his forehead on Tohru's shoulder. Tohru giggled and patted his back. "We can finish later, ne?" Yuki whispered in her ear, sending shivers up Tohru's spine.
"Sugoi…looks like you two finally got together!" Kagura squealed as she got a closer look at the two. She smiled. "Please don't tell any one Kagura," Yuki ordered softly as he finally lifted his head. "Tohru and I will tell Kyo…but unless another of the Jyuunishi finds out, that's all we're telling."
"And Uo-chan and Hana-chan, Yuki-kun!" chided Tohru. Yuki grimaced. "Oh yeah…" Tohru laughed again. Kagura looked at the two and felt immensely happy for them. They belong with each other. How sweet…to find the one you could possibly spend the rest of your life with. I hope this will be a long fairy tale for them…not cut short…
"Let's go back to Shi-chan's now, ne?" Kagura said grinning as she grabbed one of Tohru's hands and Yuki grabbed the other.
"Hai!" replied Tohru as the three walked back home.
They met Shigure and Hatori at the door, exchanging anxious and stern looks. "Konichiwa, Hatori-san! I didn't get to properly greet you earlier!" She gave a small bow and smiled. Hatori looked up at her. "Hai…konichiwa, Honda-kun…it's been a while." Tohru acted out a sigh. "How many times must I tell this family to just call me Tohru? It's been more than two years since you've known me," she laughed.
A soft smile came out on the doctor's face. He hadn't smiled in a while and Shigure raised an eyebrow. What did this mean…?
"You're so kind, H…Tohru-kun. Arigatou. It's nice to see you so happy today." Tohru blushed and glanced at Yuki. "Hai…I have a lot of things to be happy about…"
At this Hatori grimaced. He looked the opposite way so the girl wouldn't see it. Shigure smiled at Tohru uncertainly.
"Ano?" Tohru asked. "Is everything alright? Is Kyo ok?" Shigure waved a hand up and down, stopping Tohru. He gave a reassuring smile as he spoke. "He's fine, Tohru. Up in his room I believe. He'll be ok…he's just a little grumpy, that's all."
The smile became a little more serious and he looked at Hatori, who was still staring straight ahead of him. "I belive Ha'ri and I need to finish our talk. Will you excuse us?" Tohru blushed. "AH! HAI! GOMEN NASAI!" she spazzed. Yuki offered her his arm and she took it. Together they walked inside.
"Kagura? You too…"
The Boar stood uncertainly, a small grimace on her pink lips. The wind rustled her dark brown hair. "Sumimasen…" she whispered, turning her back on them. It seemed…not right. Leaving them to talk. What if it was about New Years? About Yuki and Tohru? Kagura didn't know, but it still made her a bit jumpy. She walked inside, seeking out Yuki and Tohru.
The Inu turned back to the Tatsu. "So…. No more interruptions. Tell me, Ha'ri. What is wrong?"
Hatori looked pained as he spoke. "Hai…about New Years. I spoke with Akito yesterday. Seems she wants Kyo to come to the banquet to have a little 'talk' with him." Shigure looked sort of shocked. "That's not all of it." "Eh?"
"She wants Tohru to come too…"
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