Battle for a riceball

Chapter 7: Mixed Emotions

Tohru yawned and her eyes widen when she felt she was rolling off of her bed. No- it wasn't her bed, it was the roof. She gasped as soon as she remembered she was on the roof. She felt her body roll down-she was going to fall! She closed her eyes in fright. Then, she felt strong arms wrap around her, causing her to stop at the edge of the roof. She sighed in relief. There was a loud exploding noise behind her.

"K-Kyo!?" Tohru gasped in surprise. Kyo was in his cat form and he didn't look so happy.

"Is this how you always wake up? You were about to fall!" Kyo said in an angry, but worried tone.

"I'm sorry! I forgot that I fell asleep up here!" Tohru said nervously.

"It's okay- just don't scare me like that again," Kyo sighed.

"Right! I'll be more careful!" Tohru said brightly, she picked up Kyo's cat form and climbed down the stairs.

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To put it bluntly, the morning had horrible weather. It was dark, and ominous, but this didn't stop Yuki from waking up early, to pick fresh strawberries for Tohru. He grabbed each strawberry and smiled when he imagined the look on Tohru's face when he would hand those strawberries to her. He wanted to make her happy, he wanted to make her realize that he was in love with her. He sighed, maybe she won't ever love him.

Hmm…who would fall in love with someone like me? People always tell me I'm a freak and I can't fit in with others. Tohru will probably end up with that stupid cat. But then again..if she goes to the dance with me...I can make it clear how I feel for her!

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"Breakfast is ready!" a sweet voice from the kitchen shouted. Tohru's eyes widen

"Umm..Shigure? Is someone else making breakfast today?" Tohru asked.

"Oh Tohru! Where were you! We were worried that Kyo kidnapped you! My poor, sweet little flower," Shigure gasped, grabbing Tohru's hand in the process.

"Shut up you stupid dog!" Kyo spat.

"Who's in there Shigure?" Tohru asked worriedly.

"Kagura, she came to visit today," Shigure explained.

"K-K-Kagura!? Why the hell is she here!?" Kyo barked.

"Well, you see it's a long story," Shigure explained.

"That's wonderful! We have a visitor today!" Tohru smiled happily.

"Kagura coming here isn't wonderful!" Kyo barked.

"Umm Shigure? Where is Yuki?" Tohru asked, looking around the kitchen trying to spot the rat.

"He went out really early in the morning to check on something. I don't know where he went," Shigure shrugged.

"Oh! I hope he comes back soon or he'll be late for school," Tohru said worriedly.

"Why do you have to be worried for him? It's his own damn fault if he's late," Kyo spat.

"I wonder what he went to go do," Tohru mumbled. Kagura came out of the kitchen with a serene, cheerful smile. The odd thing was, she didn't come running towards Kyo.

"Here, I made you some riceballs," Kagura handed out the riceballs to Tohru.

"Oh! Thank you so much Kagura! I really appreciate it!" Tohru cheerfully grabbed them.

"No problem, I love making them," Kagura admitted. Tohru gazed at the cat shaped riceballs.

"What brings you here today Kagura?" Tohru asked happily. Kyo was leaning against the wall behind them, not wanting Kagura to notice him.

"I wanted to just stop by…to see how things were going," Kagura replied.

"Well, we're fine! You can leave now!" Kyo growled.

"Why does it bother you if I came Kyo? I haven't even hugged you or said a word to you today. Why are you so mad? Just leave if you don't want to see me! I came to visit Tohru and Yuki. I never even said anything to you, yet you want me to leave. Have you asked yourself why you want me to leave? Just leave me alone for once, and stop yelling... you'll give me a headache" Kagura pointed out angrily. Tohru's eyes widen. Never had she imagined that one day Kagura would be yelling at Kyo in such an awful way. She seemed...so..different.

Kyo's eyes widen. She seemed so serious, usually she would tackle Kyo and tell him how much she loved him, but today she seemed so serious and angry. His expression soften and he looked down miserably. He didn't know what to say.

Tohru felt awkward as she stood between the two.

"Um..Kyo. I think we should go now. We'll be late for school," Tohru broke the silence.

"Right," Kyo muttered softly.

"See you after school Tohru! Bye-bye!" Kagura happily hugged Tohru. She smiled cheerfully as she waved. Tohru thought it was very unusual of Kagura to be so kind to her. She was usually mad because she thought Tohru would steal Kyo.

"Bye! I'll see you after school Kagura," Tohru happily smiled. She walked out the door with Kyo behind her and they headed off to school.

As soon as they started walking Tohru sensed Kyo was upset about something.

"Is something wrong Kyo?" Kyo's eyes shot open towards Tohru, he sighed.

"Kagura is up to something. I just can't stand her in the house! It makes me feel guilty for everything I've done to her. She usually forgives me and continues loving me and talking about marriage crap. This time…she seemed angry. Dammit! I'm so confused." Kyo admitted.

"Well, maybe she just thinks that you hate her, and she wants to be the same way towards you. Maybe she wants you to feel what it's like to be in her shoes." Tohru blinked and suddenly her eyes widen. "N-nya!! Not that I think your mean or anything Kyo! I was just thinking about Kagura's point of view. I think your amazing! I don't think your rude or mean or any-"

"It's okay..I lose my temper. I could admit that. You know that too, and I don't blame you if you think I'm mean sometimes," Kyo sighed.

"It bothers you that Kagura is mad at you?" Tohru asked suddenly. Could it be that Kyo likes Kagura..maybe just a little bit? Then if he does…they will probably end up together. Kyo will never love me, I just know it. Oh this is so confusing!

"For some reason it does bother me. I mean- I usually hate her and I feel so angry when she's around. I don't know what's wrong with me," Kyo sighed lamely.

Tohru put her head down and continued walking, not knowing what to say. They continued walking until they heard footsteps behind them.

"Miss Honda!" Yuki waved his arm around. He seemed out of breath from running.

"Oh Yuki!? Where were you this morning? I was worried," Tohru smiled.

"I was at my secret base, just watering the vegetables." Yuki smiled weakly. He saw Kyo glaring at him as he spoke to Tohru.

"Oh that's great! Did you get something for dinner?" Tohru cheerfully grinned.

"Yes, but it's a surprise," Yuki smiled, grabbing Tohru's hand in the process.

"Okay!" Tohru giggled. Yuki stared at Tohru's beautiful glimmering eyes, and Tohru just blushed. They got awfully close to each other as they spoke.

"Let's get to class or we'll be late." Kyo broke the moment between the two.

"R-r-right!" Tohru nodded her head in agreement.

Yuki sighed in frustration. Since when does the stupid cat care about being late for class?

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During class Tohru felt all the Yuki fan club girls stare at her. Did she do something to upset them? When it was lunch time, she found out why.

Uo and Hana were sitting beside Tohru along with Yuki and Kyo.

"These riceballs look so delicious! Kagura made them especially for us, isn't that nice Yuki?" Tohru unwrapped a napkin that held 4 cat shaped riceballs.

"Yes..but it seems awkward that she wouldn't make some for Kyo," Yuki pointed out. Kyo just grunted in frustration.

"I don't care- everything she makes gets me sick anyways," Kyo spat.

There was an awkward moment of silence until Hana changed the subject.

"The dance is coming up this weekend are you going Tohru?" Hana spoke softly. Tohru felt her stomach flutter with butterflies. She couldn't tell everyone that

she was going with Yuki. She practically choked on her riceball.

"I'll be back, I'm going to the restroom real quickly," Tohru smiled as she left the table. Yuki sighed as he stared at her leave.

I really want to go with Yuki, but I can't because I still like Kyo! Then again, Yuki is so kind and he was nice enough to ask me to the dance! Oh I don't know what to do! Tohru slapped her forehead and sighed.

She entered the restroom and washed her hands, not noticing the three figures staring at her. She heard whispering behind her and jumped in surprise.

"Tohru Honda! We need to talk to you!" Tohru looked behind her and recognized the Prince Yuki fan club president looking right at her.

"M-m-me?" Tohru asked hesitantly pointing a finger to herself.

"Well you are Tohru Honda right?" she muttered rudely . Two other fan club girls appeared from behind the president.

"R-r-right!" Tohru replied nervously. One of the fan girls shoved Tohru against the wall. Tohru gasped in surprise.

"I'll just leave now," Tohru tried to escape from the fight. She didn't even know what they wanted from her.

"You're not going anywhere!" one of them shoved her back to the ground.

"Tell us your relationship with Prince Yuki!"

"We heard rumors he asked you to the school dance!"

"Well, I heard rumors that you live with Prince Yuki!" Tohru's eyes widen, and she look terrified.

"Tell us now!"

"Um…err..please. That's private. I'd rather not tell you," Tohru replied. One of them pushed her painfully against the wall, making Tohru wince in pain.

"Don't get close to him or something horrible will happen to you Tohru!"

"Yeah! Get away from Prince Yuki!"

"You are not dancing with Yuki! Got it?" The other girl snarled.

"O-o-okay," Tohru replied lamely, trying to run away from the painful situtation. She wasn't even thinking what she was saying.

Tohru's eyes widen when she felt one of them snatch her hair tightly. She practically screamed in pain.

Oh mom..what do I do!? This hurts so much, and I didn't even do anything. I wish Uo or Hana would just show up right now!

She felt her ribbons in her hair being pulled out violently. Then she was shoved to the ground once more, her face was forced against the ground.

"Come on, let's go before that psychic friend of hers shows up!" one of the fan girls said worriedly.

"Don't you dare tell Prince Yuki about this, or we'll definatley hurt you!" The fan girls all muttered angrily. Tohru felt tears roll down her cheeks.

"Didn't you already hurt me enough?" she muttered softly. She winced as she felt pain all over her body. She had blood and scratches on her face.

What did I do wrong!? How did they find out that I live with Yuki!?

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Will Tohru change her mind and not go with Yuki because of the fangirls? What will happen to her and Kyo? What will happen to Kagura?

Read on to find out! And please review, reviews really give me inspiration! Thank you!