Tied Together With a Smile

By: Lynette-san

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Chapter Two

School Bells Ring

Tohru's POV

I opened my eyes, and at first, didn't recognize my surroundings.

Why am I in Kyo-kun's room? I thought groggily. Then, I looked down, and saw Kyo, in his cat form, lying next to me. I smiled, and the events of last night flooded back to me. I almost panicked, but didn't want to wake him up. I figured I'd apologize later for bothering him with my pathetic weakness.

I pushed his blankets off of me, and climbed around him and jumped off the bed. I slowly tiptoed to the door, and looked back, smiling. Thank you, Kyo-kun.

I went back to my room, and got changed for school. When I came downstairs, Yuki-kun was waiting in the kitchen for me.

"G'morning Miss Honda." He said.

"Well, g'morning Yuki-kun! Did you get back late last night?" I said, getting out the stuff to make breakfast.

"Yes," he replied, smiling. "How was your evening? Did that stupid cat bother you at all?"

"Of course I didn't bother her yah damn rat!" said Kyo-kun entering the kitchen, and pulling open the refrigerator.

"Ah! Of course he didn't, Yuki-kun! Kyo-kun could never bother me!" I exclaimed; and then my words caught up with me when Yuki-kun looked at me strangely.

"AH! What I meant was – " I said, panicking.

But Yuki-kun chuckled. "Don't worry Miss Honda. It's fine." He said.

Yuki-kun was already dressed for school, and he seemed more awake than usual. He came up to me and smiled, saying, "I've got to go ahead of you two. I have a Student Council meeting before classes." Then he turned to Kyo-kun and glared. Don't do anything to her you stupid cat."

"Hey! Why you damn rat! Why would – " Kyo-kun exclaimed, flaring up at once.

I realized I had to act fast or they'd fight and Yuki-un would be late!

"Uh-huh! Okay! Cya later Yuki-kun!" I said, and waved to him as he went out the door.

I went about making breakfast, aware that Kyo-kun was watching me.

"What? Is there something you want Kyo-kun?" I asked, confused. "Are we out of milk?"

He stared at me, and then shook his head. "No, we're not, but it's nothing. Just thinking."

"About what? If I'm not prying." I asked, timidly.

He startled me by smiling softly. I smiled back.

"Like I said, it's nothing."

I looked at him, tilting my head to the side. Then smiled again. "Okay." And went back to making breakfast.

"Tohru! I'm hungry!" called Shigure-san, walking into the kitchen.

"Oh stop wining!" Kyo-kun snapped, throwing an apple at his head.

"OW!" Shigure-san exclaimed. "Tohruuuuuu! Kyo's being mean!"

"Oh gods, now you sound like that damn rabbit!" Kyo-kun said, getting pissed off. He grabbed my hand, and pulled me out of the kitchen. "Hurry up and grab your stuff! We're going to be late." He said, throwing me my school bag, as I pulled of my apron.

"O-okay. Bye Shigure-san!" I called, and Kyo-kun shut the door loudly and stomped off to school, me hurrying behind.

"Kyo-kun! Not so fast!" I called, trying to keep up.

He looked back and smiled at me, stopping. "Well, why don't'cha hurry up?" he said, teasing me.

I giggled and ran after him to school.

I met Uo-chan and Hana-chan outside the main doors of Kaibara High School, as Kyo-kun marched straight inside.

"What's up with Orangetop?" Uo-chan asked, jabbing her thumb behind her.

"Yes… what strange electric signals he is sending…" said Hana-chan.

"EH?!" I exclaimed, panicking. "Is there something wrong with Kyo-kun?"

"No. Just… strange."

I looked at Hana, confused. "What do you mean by… strange?" I asked.

"Like, his electric signals seem to be coming from more than once source inside of him… and there are a lot of mixed and confused emotions I can't identify…"

"Yeah, I get that too – but by his body language," said Uo. "There's something weird about that boy." She mused.

"EH?!"

"Oh, don't worry Tohru." Said Uo, patting me on the head. "You do that too much."

I sighed. "Let's get to class."

"Alright." They said together and I hurried off ahead; Uo and Hana following closely behind.

I sat down at my desk, and looked behind me, at Kyo-kun. He didn't see me; he was laughing with some of the other guys in our class, 2-D. I smiled. Uo and Hana are worried about me, I know, but they're just over thinking things about Kyo-kun. But – I couldn't help but agree with them somewhat. Something was eating away at Kyo-kun. Just like something was for me… but enough thinking about that. Class is about to begin.

I pulled out my notebook, and Mayu-sensei began the lesson, and began copying down the notes, as Kyo-kun's gaze looked at me intently from behind.

I looked around, back at him, and he looked away, his face flushing pink, and went back to deliberately copying the notes. Huh? I still stared at him, until he looked back up, then instantly back down, his face getting redder.

"Miss Honda? Pay attention to the lesson please!" Mayu-sensei snapped, noticing my preoccupation.

"Yes! Sorry sensei!" I said, and turned my eyes back to the lesson.

"Bye Uo-chan! Bye Hana-chan!" I called, walking away and heading to my job at Momiji-kun's father's building. Maybe I'll see him today! Oh! That would be wonderful! I haven't seen Momiji-kun for a while now, outside school. Same with Hatsuharu.

When I arrived, I changed quickly into my work uniform, and got to work, cleaning the building. But, the whole time, I hadn't seen Momiji-kun. I was getting worried. Usually he was always here! But – the last few days I've worked, Momiji was nowhere to be found. Was it because of his mother and Momo, that he couldn't be here?

I thought back to that day, when Momiji-kun told me the story of how his mama rejected him, and that she no longer remembered who he was – and that Momo, his little sister, didn't know him either.

It made me sad all over again.

At 11, my shift was over, and Momiji hadn't shown up. I sighed, hurried out the door, knowing that Shigure-san, Yuki-kun and Kyo-kun were probably starving! But, when I reached the sidewalk, I saw someone was waiting for me, and it wasn't who I expected it to be.

HAH! You don't know who it is! But I do! MWAHAHA!! Review and I'll update! I need at least 10 reviews!

Love, Lynette