Battle for a Riceball
Chapter 2: A birthday surprise
"What do you mean? You guys didn't know? Today is Tohru's birthday!" Momiji said happily. Tohru happily took the flowers and smiled.
"Yeah, I guess I kinda forgot it was my birthday too," Tohru admitted.
"What kind of idiot would forget their own birthday!?" Kyo pointed out.
"Me.. I guess I totally forgot about my own birthday," Tohru said with a sweat drop.
"Well, in that case I need to get you a present Miss Honda," Yuki said shyly.
"Oh no! Please don't waste your time on me! You really don't have to, really!" Tohru giggled nervously, her cheeks growing red.
Yuki smiled and nodded his head, "It's no trouble Miss Honda, I want your birthday to be a relaxing day for you. I'll make breakfast today okay?"
"You make breakfast? In that case I think I'll eat out today. I can't stand that damn Yuki's cooking," Kyo muttered. Yuki punched him upside the head before he could say anymore.
"I'll help make breakfast too Tohru!" Momiji said happily.
"Umm..okay, thank you so much." Tohru replied shyly.
Yuki and Momiji made their way through the kitchen.
"Well, I guess I'll eat breakfast with Yuki and the Momiji then. Kyo, are you sure you don't want to stay and eat breakfast with us?" Tohru asked with a hopeful tone in her voice.
"Why the hell would you want to eat that damn rat's cooking? He's horrible! Come out to eat with me, I mean it is you're birthday you deserve something better," Kyo muttered harshly.
Tohru's eyes widen and she flushed bright red as Kyo grabbed her arm so gently and carefully, pulling her out of her room.
"umm..Kyo isn't kind of rude to just leave Momiji and Yuki all by themselves?" Tohru asked nervously.
"Forget about them, it is your birthday they'll understand," Kyo replied, dragging her out of the house.
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"Tohru! What's for breakfast I'm starving!" Shigure yawned as he entered the kitchen.
"Yuki is making breakfast today Shigure! Isn't that great?" Momiji said excitedly.
"Oh dear, my poor stomach will have to go through one of Yuki's burnt specialties. Why are you cooking today Yuki? What's the special occasion?" Shigure replied.
Yuki glared coldly at Shigure before responding,
"It's Miss Honda's birthday today. I just want her to enjoy her day and relax." Yuki replied.
"Tohru's birthday!? I better go say happy birthday then," Shigure said happily as he skipped to Tohru's room.
He didn't even bother knocking as he opened her bedroom door.
"Happy Birthday Tohru!" he stopped when he realized she wasn't inside. He paused for a moment then headed back to the kitchen.
"Where did you say Tohru was?" Shigure asked Yuki again.
"She's in her bedroom with Kyo," Yuki replied.
"Oh dear, I think Kyo kidnapped our precious dear Tohru! She's not anywhere to be found!" Shigure said worriedly.
Yuki dropped a spoon as soon as Shigure said that.
"She's not in there!?" Yuki asked in surprise.
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"Umm Kyo….are you sure this is a good idea?" Tohru asked worriedly.
"Are you still worried about that damn rat?" Kyo asked coldly.
"Well, yeah. I think it wasn't very nice to leave them in the house all by themselves. I just hope Shigure and Yuki find enough to eat for Momiji too," Tohru admitted.
"Just relax, it's your birthday. They wanted you to relax and have fun today. Why are you worried that Yuki will get mad at you anyways?," Kyo questioned.
"Ah! Well, I umm… I don't know. I just appreciate everything he's done for me, and I just want to do my best not to disappoint anyone," Tohru admitted.
"Your food is ready!" A waitress with a blue dress and black hair handed Kyo a tray with many rice balls on it.
"Enjoy," she smiled as she walked away.
"Wow Kyo! This is wonderful, I love rice balls! Thank you so much," Tohru said gratefully.
Kyo grabbed a rice ball and stuffed his mouth, as usual he made a pig of himself during breakfast.
"Oh, I'm stuffed. I can't eat anymore. I'll just save these for Yuki and Shigure, I'm sure they'll enjoy them!" Tohru replied as she put all the rice balls in a box.
"You know, you don't always have to worry about others." Kyo said truthfully.
"I guess you're right, but it's sort of a habit I have," she smiled nervously.
There was an awkward moment of silence for a while, and they both looked at each other, not knowing what to say.
"So..what do you think of Yuki as?" Kyo choked out the question.
Tohru was surprised at his question.
"Y-Yuki!? Um..well he's a really good friend! That's all. Why do you ask?," she blushed furiously, looking away.
"I-I was j-just curious," Kyo shrugged nervously. He felt like telling her everything, he felt like telling her that he felt something for her. He liked her so much, and he got furious every time she laughed around Yuki, but he didn't have enough courage to tell her any of that.
"Oh is that all?" Tohru smiled nervously, giggling.
"Yeah." Kyo's eyes sadden a bit.
"Nothing's troubling you… is it Kyo?" Tohru asked, watching him earnestly. Kyo felt something inside him jerk… her innocent face… her thoughtful, bright blue eyes… he shook his head again,
"Everything's fine… like I said, it's that damn rat. He just ruins everything,"
"What do you mean ruins everything?"
"um..never mind," he huffed.
"You can always tell me your problems, Kyo! Really, I'll be more than happy to listen to you! I'll try to help you in any way I can!" Tohru said in her caring tone.
"You can act really strange sometimes," he muttered, managing a small smile.
But I like you that way…he helped her get to her feet as they walked out of the small restaurant.
"You stupid cat, where did you take her!?" Yuki greeted them by the door.
"We were worried that you would harm our precious Tohru. Oh Tohru, did Kyo hurt you in any way?" Shigure asked kindly.
"No really, I'm fine! Kyo took me out to eat a delicious breakfast." Tohru smiled cheerfully.
"Aww! Kyo is in love with Tohru!" Momiji said in his chirpy, annoying voice.
"Shut up you damn rabbit!" Kyo cried harshly, he headed towards the kitchen leaving them behind.
Momiji and Shigure continued eating there breakfast, leaving Yuki and Tohru alone. Kyo snuck up behind them, spying at what they were talking about.
"Oh, Miss Honda, I have something for you," Yuki smiled, he took out a bouquet of roses and handed them to Tohru. He wrapped his arms around her small hands and smiled.
"Happy Birthday Miss Honda," Yuki smiled. His face was extremely close to Tohru's making her blush.
"Thank you so much Yuki," she said quietly, her face turning pink. She smiled as she embraced the flowers in her hands.
Kyo could feel a burning sensation in his chest, he felt so angry at Yuki.
Maybe he was going overboard… maybe Yuki wasn't interested in Tohru… maybe it was all in his head. He gave a growl, tossing over to his side, eyes narrowed. Why Tohru! Why not any other girl in the damned class! Yuki did have a lot of fans for him at school, even a fan-club dedicated to him self.
He gazed back at Yuki, who kissed her gently in on the cheek. Kyo's eyes widen, she was blushing furiously. If what Tohru said was true, that Yuki and her were only "friends" then she wouldn't be blushing!
"Tohru, I hope you have a wonderful birthday," Yuki smiled. His breath was shaky and nervous and Tohru could feel Yuki's breath against her skin.
"Thank you," she blushed.
Kyo is officially jealous! Who will Tohru pick? Should I continue this story? Please review!