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Chapter 11 Dance
Kyo and Tohru slept together on the couch that night, and no one complained because it looked far more innocent with the two of them sitting up asleep then their secret sleep over in Tohru's bed nights before. She woke up with the pheasants, early as usual, and smiled as she wandered into the kitchen. She flicked on the light switch and started up some pancakes, eggs, and bacon for everyone.
Shigure was the first to walk into the kitchen, his glasses almost slipping off his nose with a newspaper tucked under his arms. "Ahh if it isn't my darling Flower, hard at work every hour of every day. How are you this morning dear?"
Tohru looked away from the frying pan and smiled, "Ohayo Otousan! I'm feeling great, for some reason I feel like I could conquer the world."
"Now now, someone as beautiful as you should not be out to take over the world. Only ugly and misunderstood crazy men go to take over the world, trust me I'd know, I've wrote tons of manga about them," Shigure grinned, taking his normal seat at the head of the table. He sat down and unfolded the paper, pretending to read it. "So dear, how was your night alone downstairs with Kyo. You didn't do anything naughty now did you?"
Tohru almost dropped the frying pan, sweat drop and all, "Shigure! Come on now!"
Shigure's eyes widened, "You did! Oh my little girl is growing up so fast! I can almost remember those days when all you did was apologize, now you've fully blossome—" Shigure was hit on top of the head by a very angry Kyo, who still had a sleepy look in his eyes.
"We didn't do any of that you damn perverted inu!" Kyo clenched his fist in the air, cat ears appearing on his head when he was annoyed. "I finally got a good night of sleep and I wake up to your perverted ranting. GAH! You're so annoying."
"Good morning Kyo! I fried some salmon for you to have with your eggs," Tohru greeted him, a sweat drop still around because of the slightly humorous fight between Shigure and Kyo, but she tried not to encourage the fighting.
Of course, hearing and seeing Tohru, Kyo immediately calmed down. A small blush appearing on both his cheeks as he scratched the back of his head, "You didn't have to go do that..." But despite what he was saying he smiled at her. Kyo pulled out a chair and sat at the counter, watching Tohru dart from the kitchen to the cutting board back to the stove. Tohru mesmerized him.
"So Kyo, I called up Uo and Hana and the three of us are going to try on more dresses at Ayame's store. I know he gave me a dress, but Uo and Hana insisted that although the dress was beautiful I needed a summer dress compared to the elegant one. Is that okay?" Tohru asked him as she slid him his plate of food and a cup of milk.
Kyo smiled as he shoved a slice of salmon into his mouth, "It's fine you goof, you don't have to ask me for your permission."
Tohru blushed lightly and smiled, "Thank you Kyo!" With that she turned back to the stove and started humming the song of the dragons, flipping pancakes and making new dishes as each person walked into the kitchen.
As the boys ate breakfast, the four of them decided that with the addition of Kei-kun, they would all go out and get their suits for the dance that was tomorrow night. That left Shigure alone in the house, claiming he would work on his novel, like anyone would believe that. Everyone walked into town together, along the way picking up Uo and Hana.
Uo stretched her arms over her head and moaned happily, "It's such a great day. I know its summer but its not too hot to be unbearable but not too cold either. It's a great day to be alive."
"Yes, it is indeed a beautiful day," Hana added in agreement, "And Tohru's waves are extremely genki and gentle today. I do however, sense a small uneasiness in it."
"Uneasiness?" Tohru piped confused, "I'm not uneasy, well I just want to make sure I find a great dress that's all," Tohru laughed happily. She was at the head of the group. As they entered the town, the boys took a right towards the tuxedo shop and the girls took their left.
The bells above Ayame's store jingled as Tohru and her friends walked inside, "Ayame? Mine? It's me Tohru, and my friends Arisa and Hana."
"TOHRU!" Ayame appeared at the door with flowers around him, his eyes sparkling with joy, "My beautiful model has returned and with equally lovely companions!"
Mine showed up behind him and grinned, "I think she's even more beautiful then the last time we saw her Ayame!" Mine walked out and bowed to Uo and Hana, "My name is Mine, welcome."
Uo scratched the back of her head, "Umm hey...nice to meet you."
"Yes, it's a pleasure, thank you for being our hostess," Hana bowed quietly and looked at Ayame, "You have strange waves, similar to Kyo and the others."
Tohru and Ayame laughed nervously until Ayame clapped his hands. "Well ladies, I've picked out the best of my best, which was very difficult to fine since my clothes are all so wonderful. After Tohru handed over your measurements I made them all in the same sizes."
Uo sighed, "Well at least it was Tohru and not you who measured us, I assumed you were just as perverted as Shigure-sama."
Tohru laughed, and the three began their long journey of trying on clothes. Tohru wasn't sure what would really compliment her. The dance was formal, but not completely formal because it was outside under the stars. It wasn't a ball, it was just, a school dance. She finally decided she at least wouldn't get silk, it was too expensive and far too fancy for her. Hana was easy to design for, she only wore black. Uo went for a blue spaggetti strap dress, simple and elegant, silk lining the bottom hem and the top.
"Oye Tohru you're the only one without a dress, we're waiting!" Uo called, sitting down on the couch with Hana, each having a cup of tea while Ayame sat on the opposite couch waiting eagerly.
"She's coming!" Mine shouted, pushing her through the curtain. Tohru was flustered, covered head to toe in blush. Her hands were behind her back as she waited patiently for her friends and family's evaluation.
After long anticipation, it was Hana who finally spoke, "Beautiful."
Tohru, who's head had been down finally lifted. Her eyes were wide and sparkling with joy. The dress was white, shiny like silk but not at all fancy like a wedding dress. It cut at the bust, with a slight dip towards the valley but conservative for Tohru. The dress hugged her curves, a piece of fabric around the waist giving almost the illusion of a matching skirt and shirt, and then flowed down to about a school uniform length. It didn't flow out like a poofy gown.
"You really think so?" Tohru smiled happily.
"It's almost complete," Mine told her gently as she came up behind Tohru and draped a necklace in front of her. "The accessories definitely pull the outfit together." The necklace was choker style, like the style of a spider web dressed with blue raindrop designed gems. Tohru couldn't help but gasp when she looked at it in the mirror.
"Oh wow, it's so pretty. You and Ayame are so fabulous," Tohru twirled lightly, for the first time enjoying something for herself.
"I want you to keep it, free of charge. You've got the dress, the prince, now you just need a carriage and you can really live the Cinderella story, except you're not nearly as dirty as Cinderella." Ayame smiled proudly.
Uo and Hana laughed and Tohru blushed even more. The three wrapped up their dresses on the proper hangers, each shaking Ayame's hand and hugging Mine. Tohru and her friends decided to go get some lunch, promising the boys that they would meet them at an Applebee's type restaurant, outdoors. (A good restaurant without being formal basically).
"I wonder where the guys are, I mean, it can't be that hard to get a good tux," Uo complained as she looked through the menu for the third time.
"I'm sure they're just having problems since there are so many of them," Tohru explained calmly, sipping at the complimentary water.
"Yes, I do suppose it would be hard for the cat and the rat to get along in such tight enclosures," Hana added quietly, sipping at her green tea.
Tohru scanned the menu when behind Uo's shoulder a moving figure caught Tohru's attention. She recognized him almost immediately from last night and stood up abruptly, causing the table's silverware to shake as Tohru waved. "Kureno-san! Hello Kureno-san!"
Kureno, who was at the corner reading a newspaper looked up. Tohru could physically see his eyes widen, but not because of Tohru, but because of Uo, who had turned around to stare at him. Uo had a hurt look in her eyes, but she her frown was strong and determined. Her fists with clenched, the wind was blowing her blonde hair in front of her face. He approached slowly and Tohru smiled.
"It's nice to see you again Kureno-sama, especially when you're not on the ground under a load of busted groceries," Tohru giggled lightly and turned to her friends. "These are my best friends, Hana-chan and Arisa-chan, but I call her Uo."
Kureno eyed Arisa and turned back to Tohru, both Uo and Kureno speaking at the same time, "We've met."
Tohru seemed puzzled but shrugged, "So how are you Kureno-sama?"
"Hatori has tended to my wounds, I am fine. It was nothing to begin with," Kureno told her blandly, running her hand through his red hair.
"Wounds?" Uo repeated into the air, the tension between Uo and Kureno growing with each minute.
Tohru waved her arms, "Kureno fell yesterday; Kyo and I just helped him home. He's actual a Sohma, Uo. So technically, he's a cousin-in-law."
"You fell..." Uo repeated quietly, looking at him with a tinge of worry in her eyes.
Kureno, unable to look Arisa in the eye turned back to Tohru. "I would not be so modest, you saved me from being hit by a truck and sent me back to the coop." Kureno told her, a hint of hostility in his voice. His watch beeped and he rolled up his sleeve to look at his watch. "I must be going, Akito will be expecting me. Goodbye Tohru-san, Hana-chan, Uo-chan..." He turned and began to walk away.
"Is that all you're going to say to me!" Uo called out to him, tears trying not to bubble past her eyelids. "You're just going to forget about everything else? Why didn't you ever come back?"
Kureno stopped, but never looked back. "I never forgot, but fate has played its cards against me. Goodbye, Arisa." With that he continued walking, turning the corner and completely disappearing.
Arisa shook quietly, tears dripping down her face, turning her face away from where Kureno had been standing and looked back at her friends. "That guy is such a jerk! Did you hear the way he talked down to you Tohru? You saved his life and he spites you for it!"
Tohru's eyes softened; Uo was trying so hard to remain the tough Uo she always was. Tohru walked around the table and hugged her friend, catching Uo off guard as a breath hitched in her throat. Tohru looked up at her and smiled, "It's okay Uo, Kureno leads a life he isn't happy with, one he doesn't know how to escape. Don't be mad, if he could be the person he wanted to be he'd treat you better."
"Damn him Tohru, why do those Sohmas all have to be hot-headed idiots?" Uo chuckled lightly, stroking her friends back who was considerably shorter than her.
"The waves of the SOhmas are confused and restricted, do not hate them Uo," Hana added who had joined in their best friend hug. "Food would be lovely, onigiri for everyone"
Meanwhile with the Boys
"Oye Rat, would you please hurry up, we were supposed to meet Tohru twenty minutes ago!" Kyo called from outside the changing rooms. It hadn't taken him too long to find an outfit, but Yuki said he had to look extra could considering he was the student government president.
"Shut up Cat! I'll be out in a second!" Yuki growled. Yuki had spent most of the time trying to get Momiji into a suit, who was too bouncy and energetic to sit still. Another thirty minutes later Yuki finally came out, looking like he was drained of all energy, "We're banning candy from the house forever! It's official."
Kyo rolled his eyes and set up the rental fees for the suits they were going to borrow for the dance. Somehow he'd become responsible, and not ticked off. He did however, leave ahead of everyone else because he just wanted to go be with Tohru. He jogged down the street, past all the people until he arrived at the restaurant. He pointed to Tohru and the waitress let him in, he walked up behind her quietly and covered her eyes. "Hey guess who?"
"Kyo of course!" Tohru piped and he sat down beside her and pecked her cheek.
"Hey Yankee, Hana," Kyo smirked, the redness in Uo's eyes was completely gone so he had no clue about what happened. He noticed the girls were already through their salads and he pouted, "Way not to wait for us, or at least me!"
"You guys are over 45 minutes late you stupid cat! How could you make your girlfriend wait like that?" Uo shouted back and the fighting once again began. Tohru smiled, she was happy to see Uo back to her old self.
The four ended up having lunch together, and by the time Yuki, Momiji, Kei, and Haru showed up they were finishing up with dinner. Yuki wanted to cry (anime style of course) in frustration but Tohru surprised them by pulling out a box of pizza for them. Everyone laughed and had a great time, Tohru above all, uniting all her friends just to be together. The last time they were all together was when she was sick, and that wasn't fun for her.
Everyone started back to the Sohma house, deciding they'd play some cards before going their separate way. Kyo laced his fingers through Tohru's and they walked together down the street. "Did you find a nice outfit Kyo?" She asked him cheerfully.
"Yeah, I had to stand around forever waiting for Yuki and the others. I waited for so long I just got frustrated and left. I was so hungry," Kyo moaned.
"So you left cause you were hungry and not because you wanted to see me?" She teased lightly, sticking out her tongue playfully. Kyo smirked and rubbed the top of her head.
Back at home everyone sat down and played a few intense rounds of Old Maid, all of which Tohru lost horribly but everyone loved her more for it. Later that night, when the chaos was gone, and Haru had left to spend the night over with Kei, Tohru was on her bedroom floor reading a book when there was a knock at the door. "Come in," she told the unknown person as she tucked a bookmark into her page.
I really can't remember if the dance was supposed to take place tonight or not so sorry everyone
"Hey there," Kyo smiled gently, sitting down next to her and wrapped an arm around her waist. "How was your day with Uo-chan and Hana-chan?"
"It was great Kyo," Tohru responded almost immediately, "I saw Kureno-san again. I didn't know that he knew Uo though, it was a little awkward. I'm not sure what happened between them in the past."
"Between them? He's nine years older than her," Kyo began rather confused, shrugging his shoulders.
"Well, I'm not going to gossip or come up with ideas, if Uo ever wants to tell us she will. I think everyone's entitled to their personal affairs," Tohru leaned into his shoulder and smiled, "It was nice to have everyone playing around. I'm so glad the summer is here. We can sleep in tomorrow and everything."
The following Evening (because I'm just that lazy)
"Oye! Tohru! Hurry up, everyone's waiting for you!" Kyo called from downstairs, tugging at his tie awkwardly. His tie of course, had cats on it, of course, it was Tohru's idea. The other Sohmas had ties with the same idea. Kei-kun was downstairs as well, waiting patiently because he promised to help Haru find some ladies.
"I'm coming!" Tohru called from upstairs, followed by a loud crashing sound. "I'm fine!" Everyone hung their heads and let out sighs. A few minutes later Tohru came down the stairs, ready for all the photos Shigure had promised to take of her.
"Oh Flower, Ayame has outdone himself!" Shigure grinned behind the camera and began taking photographs of her.
Kyo, who noticed Tohru's slight discomfort smashed Shigure on the head with his fist and coughed. "Hey, enough of the photos. We all need to get going and YOU have a book that needs to be finished. Your editor is on the verge of killing herself again."
Tohru whispered him a thanks and turned to examine all the boys. Momiji was slightly in disarray, but somehow it fit his personality. Tohru even smiled when she saw Kei-kun, "You all look very nice. Lets all go have a really great time together!"
Everyone smiled and they all left through the front door. Yuki and Kyo each stood beside Tohru as the others followed up the back. Tohru spent most of the walk to the highschool talking about how excited she was. Tohru was amazed on how amazing the gym looked. The whole room was covered in balloons and white streamers. The lights on the ceiling had been replaced by multicolored lights that alternated every few seconds. There was a DJ in the corner and a long table for refreshments. The music was fast, loud, and had everyone at least tapping their feet.
"Come on Kyo, I see Uo and Hana," she pointed to them in the corner. She grabbed Kyo's hand, which made him blush and a sweat drop fall past his face at the same time. He hurried along with her, leaving the other SOhmas to fend for themselves.
"Uo! Hana! You both look great!" Tohru giggled happily, both in matching black dresses. Hana's hair was down, sloping far past her shoulders while Uo's was tied back in a sophisticated bun.
"Wow, the Yankee can actually looked like a girl," Kyo smirked.
"What was that Carrot Top?" Uo growled, clenching a fist while she cracked her neck.
Tohru smiled as she watched the two go off in a verbal argument. She turned to Hana and smiled, "I'm glad we can all be together like this. Things finally feel like they're getting better."
"Yes, the waves are happier in all the Sohmas," Hana began slowly. "I still however, feel slight discomfort in Haru's spirit. He is better, but still frail. What happened to him, Tohru?"
Tohru was slightly surprised, Hana didn't really ever concern herself with anyone's life besides Uo and Tohru. It wasn't that Hana was cold, it was just not in her personality. She had a past that, kept her quite reserved. Tohru thought back to the fight at the ice cream parlor and she put on a fake smile. "He got into a fight a little while ago, I think he still feels guilty about it."
Haru, who was across the room with Momiji and Kei suddenly shivered. He turned, looking over his shoulder to see Hana and Tohru looking in his direction.
"What's the matter Haru?" Momiji asked with a pout, tugging on his cousin's sleeve.
"Its— it's nothing Momiji," he rubbed Momiji's head and smiled. "Looks like Yuki was already taken captive by his fan club ey?" Haru looked to see a dust cloud of girls pulling on Yuki.
"He never had a chance, poor Yuki," Momiji shook his head and smiled. Momiji began to run over to Tohru. "Tohru, Tohru, I wanna dance with you Tohru!"
Haru rolled his eyes and smirked, grabbing Momiji by the collar. "Why don't you let Kyo at least dance with her, if the dumb cat will get up the courage to ask her. They're a couple and still nervous as can be."
Kei nodded, "Well, I don't think Tohru is all that brave about that stuff either. She seems just as nervous. Watch, if she gets too nervous she falls everywhere." Kei took a sip of his drink and laughed. "Hopefully Kyo won't be too beat up by Arisa, he might not be able to dance with Tohru."
Tohru managed to get Kyo onto the dance floor, leaving Uo and Hana to themselves. They walked over to the boys and Arisa waved, "Yo, what's up?"
"Wow, you and Hana look just like Princesses," Momiji beamed, pointing to each of them. "You could be like, sisters that ruled over this castle in a story I heard."
Uo raised an eyebrow, "Oh Yeah? Who's the queen then?" She crossed her arms in front of her chest, side glancing to Hana who was smiling softly.
Momiji scratched his chin, "Well, maybe Tohru could be your queen. Would that bother you guys?"
"No. If anyone should be our leader, it should be Tohru," Hana answered softly. "Tohru has a unique ability, to forgive, and smile." She bowed her head softly, "Excuse me." With that, Hana turned and left quietly, Uo staying behind this time.
Haru, shoving his hands into his pockets, made a sneaky get away and followed Hana. She opened up one of the side auditorium doors and stood outside the door, looking up at the stars as a light breeze picked up. She closed her eyes, "You followed me, Hatsaharu-kun?"
Haru looked up at the stars then off into the distance. "You seem off, even for your withdrawn personality." He listened to her breath hitch in surprise and her eyes quickly refocused. "What's wrong?"
Hana folded her hands in front of her dress, "I—am not sure. My psychic abilities have failed me recently." She closed her eyes. "A new power has entered my family, my brother and I are being altered. I sense, bad things are coming, Hatsaharu-kun."
Haru crossed his arms and leaned against the brick wall outlining the door. "What sort of bad things?"
"A dark figure...is going to come, a thief. He will steal something and it will bring chaos to our small circle of lives." Hana rubbed her shoulders. "I cannot shake the darkness in this figure, this familiarity and overbearing distaste."
There was a silence between them.
"Your waves are unsynchronized, Hatsuharu-kun. What troubles you?"
It was Haru's turn to slow his breath in surprise. He rubbed his black and white hair. "Nothing to concern yourself with Hana-chan. I am not worth that concern."
"Tohru begs to differ," Hana retaliated in her vapid voice. She took a step away from the door and stared at the sky. "Clarity has returned, although withdrawn from seeing her, they are here. Will our Tohru be taken from us once again? Fame and fortune, its no longer anyone's concern. I feel there is...something working behind the scenes."
Haru knew that Hana didn't know about their curse, but if anyone had the abilities to figure it out it would be her. She had her remarkable powers, and she often compared Kyo and Yuki to the cat and the mouse. Was it better to let her keep her thoughts, or would Akito harm her?
"You shouldn't worry yourself completely over Tohru's life. You should, focus on your own," Haru finally managed to get out.
"And if Tohru is my life?" Hana questioned him.
"I don't know, then I really don't know. Darkness is in every soul, except for maybe Tohru's. Be careful Hana-chan, prying too far into a Sohma's life, even if she's not a Sohma by blood, is a dangerous thing. People will be hurt, we always get hurt." Haru sighed and looked over at her, "You don't deserve to be harmed."
"And Tohru did...?" she asked quietly, turning back to Haru. "I know not what happened to Tohru in the past few months, but it has been enough to change her waves completely. She is no longer the girl I knew. I know that humans adapt and change, but she..."
Hana looked up when Haru put his hands on her shoulders. "Hana, she's been through a lot in this past year. Horrible things have happened to her that I cannot tell you. Am I partial to blame, I think all the Sohmas are. Tohru is your best friend, I understand that, but don't weave yourself into the Sohmas' and our issues. She's suffered the most, and it kills us all. She could be the one to save us, but at what price? Please, answer this humble request, don't get stuck in our mess. You'll get hurt, and I don't want anyone else to suffer like we have."
Hana, who was rather surprised at his concern, smiled softly. "You're brave, Hatsuharu-kun."
He smirked, "Not really, just damn lucky." He released her shoulders and walked to the door. "I'm sure she's looking for you by now, lets not spoil her night with our absence."
"There you are Hana!" Tohru smiled, "Kei-kun wanted to dance with you at least once. I think he likes you with your hair down." Tohru giggled lightly, taking her friend's hand
Hana took one look over her shoulder at Haru, who was now beside Momiji and a battered Yuki and followed Tohru. "A dance, would be nice."
While Hana and Kei danced Tohru managed to dance with Kyo. She wrapped her arms around his neck and he snaked his around her waist. They were close, but far enough to avoid the curse. She looked up at him and smiled.
"I'm glad we could spend some time together with everyone," Tohru told him with a thankful smile on her face.
Kyo smiled, "Baka, we only see them every single day of our lives. But I'm glad you're happy. I'm glad that, I get to be with you tonight. You look, so beautiful."
She blushed as they turned in their dance. "You look really nice yourself Kyo. I know we see them everyday, but how often are we all dressed up, smiling, and not arguing for the hell of it?"
The two danced throughout the night, happy to be together where everyone could see how much they loved each other.
The night ended and everyone went to the coat rack to get their jackets. Tohru picked up her coat and watched a piece of paper fall from it. Curious, she bent down and picked it up. She unfolded the piece of paper.
'Your time is running thin, make a decision soon. In three days Kureno and Rin will come to the Sohma estate. You are to accompany them into the city. You will not go to Sohma Home. Enjoy your last few days.'
Tohru looked around to make sure no one was watching. She folded up the piece of paper and placed in her purse just in time to hear Momiji call "TOHRUUUU! Lets go home!"
"Umm Coming!" Tohru threw on her small shall like jacket and walked out into the now empty auditorium. Everyone was waiting outside for her. Kyo draped his jacket over her shoulders. "Thanks Kyo."
"What took you so long?" He asked her kindly, holding her shoulders and rubbing them to keep her warm. His eyes shimmered with a soft, loving concern for her. She reached up and touched the side of his face, which made him smile more.
Her eyes were slightly pained, and he could see that. His smile faltered slightly and she shook her head, trying not to cry. "Not now Kyo...I'll tell you when we go home."
Hana, who had not heard was said, felt a sharp pain hit her chest and she started coughing. She curled slightly, and held her head. Someone had her by the shoulders to stabilize her but she couldn't focus.
"Tohru? Tohru where are you?"
"It's a trap! It's a TRAP! GET OUT OF HERE!"
There was a round of gunshots and a loud scream.
"TOHRU!"
"Hana-chan! Hana-chan! Hana, what's wrong?" Hana stopped coughing and looked up at Haru. He had...called her Hana, it was, strange.
Hana looked over at Tohru, who was frowning and gripping onto Kyo's shirt in fright as she stared at her. "Hana...are you okay now? Do you want to come home with me and I'll make you some tea? I know a great remedy for coughs."
"No...I am fine, sweet Tohru." She straightened herself up and turned to Arisa. "I do believe, it is time for us to leave. We have work in the morning."
"Don't remind me, I'm going to hate working tomorrow," Uo groaned, rubbing the back of her neck. "Well, we're off. Night everyone."
"Yes...goodnight." Hana look up at Haru, who had a stern and angry look in his eyes. A passionate anger and concern. She turned away from him, and together she and Uo left.
Very Late that night– like 2 am
Haru walked downstairs, unable to sleep. Something about the conversation he had with Hana-chan still echoed in his mind. When he reached the bottom of the stairs he found Tohru reading a book, with Kyo asleep with his head in her lap.
"Hey, what are you still doing awake?" He asked her quietly, rubbing his neck and stretching his other arm.
Tohru put a bookmark in her story and left it on the counter. She smiled and stroked Kyo's hair. "We were talking earlier, but he feel asleep."
"Is everything okay? You don't usually have conversations that you can't tell everyone," he asked, sitting down on the couch across from the happy couple.
Tohru looked up at Haru and smiled. "I guess...we just needed a talk."
"You two didn't break up or something did you?" Haru asked with concern, arching an eyebrow. He wasn't sure how to deal with 'couple problems'.
"Oh no, nothing like that. I'm so happy with Kyo, you couldn't believe it Haru." She smiled, but Haru could see something was troubling her. She sighed. "I'm just worried about Hana..."
"I'm sure she's okay Tohru. It might've just been a slight coughing spell, maybe something was in her throat." Haru knew he was talking a load of bull, but he didn't want her to worry. He rested his palms on his knees. "Is there something else that's bothering you, Tohru?"
Tohru wiped away some tears in her eyes and sighed. "Bad things are coming Haru..."
I sense, bad things are coming, Hatsaharu-kun
" What kind of, bad things? Is Akito after you again?" Haru asked quietly, trying not to awake Kyo.
"The deal with my adoption, was picking the SOhmas over Clarity. But now that Clarity has returned, Akito sees me as going against our deal. I was supposed to...tell Clarity to leave, but I couldn't. I went against Akito's will."
Haru sat back against the couch and sighed. "We'll protect you Tohru, you can count on that. Especially Kyo, he'll do whatever it takes."
Tohru looked up at him with sad eyes and pouted, "That's...what worries me the most."