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Open My Heart: Reunited

"We're home!" Annika called as the three of them walked into the house. She turned to her sister, "Stay here, I'll be right back. I'm going to change my shirt then I'll show you around the place" With that Annika went upstairs and Kyo went into the kitchen to put away the basket. As Isabella stood in the hall, Shigure walked out.
"Oh there you are Annika! How did your picnic go?" He spoke in Japanese not realizing that it wasn't Annika he was talking to. Then he really looked at her. And continued to speak in japanese, "Wow, Annika. I didn't know you were going to change your hair color? Did you two come back so you could change?" He stood there waiting for an answer that he didn't realize would never come. Isabella looked at Shigure, completely lost. The two of them stared off, not knowing what was with the other. Soon Annika bounded down the stairs, speaking in clear English.
"Ok, So how about we start with the family?" She stopped at the end of the stairs, looking between Shigure and her sister. Shigure looked at Annika, then looked back at the other, then looked back at Annika.
"Wha..."
Annika started laughing realizing his mistake, Isabella looked at her older sister, slightly annoyed, "Do I really look that much like you?" she couldn't take it, Annika finally had to sit down from laughing so hard. Shigure continued to look lost. When Annika finally caught her breathe she found that Yuki and Kyo and joined them in the hall.
Finally, Annika stood up wipping the tears from her eyes. Speaking in English she turned to Shigure "This lovely lady here is my younger sister Isabella." Then she turned so she could face both Shigure and Yuki at the same time. "Isabella, This man here is Shigure, and this is Yuki. Now come, tell me how you came to be here" Annika took her sister's hand and lead her up the stairs and into her room, leaving the boys to wonder what they would be doing.
Isabella made herself comfy on her sister's bed as she looked around, "Wow Annika. This room is huge!" Annika laughed at her sisters comment. It was the same comment she had made when she first arrived at the Sohma house. She sat down next to Isabella and took hold of her sister's hands.
"Please stop avoiding the question. Why are you here?" Annika looked sternly at Isabella's face.
"Uh well..." Isabella looked around uncomfortably, "Ya see, father had a business trip over here for a few weeks, cause he got his job back. And me and Tyson begged to go with him hoping we could see you" Isabella stopped talking when she saw the look on her sisters face. Annika hated her father, only her family knew why. "Annika, he's been to rehab again and he's doing great this time! He hasn't had any of his moods. He's been a great father ever since he got out"
"Izzy-"
"Annika please believe me. He wants to see you ya know. He wants to talk to you, please give him a chance" the pleading look in Isabella's eyes were the only thing that broke Annika's will.
"Alright" Annika sighed, "I'll invite him over for dinner here tomorrow. But if one thing happens, I refuse to see him the rest of the time he's here got that?" Isabella nodded her head.
Then out of no where, Isabella tackled Annika squealing, "I'M SO GLAD TO BE HERE!!!" And for the next few hours the two sisters talked about their two lives in Japan and America. When the two finally came out Isabella called their father telling him that she had found Annika and that him and Tyson were invited to come to dinner the next evening. She also told him that she would be staying the night with Annika. After that, Annika introduced Isabella to Tohru and left the two to talk while she went in search of Kyo. She eventually found Kyo on the roof. Annika laid down next to him, putting her head on his chest. Neither one of them spoke for a long time.
"Kyo?" she said nuzzling his chest.
"Hm"
"Can you do be a big big favor?" worried lined her voice.
Kyo sat up and looked at her conserned, "Yeah, anything. What is it?"
Annika looked away embarressed, "My father is coming over for dinner tomorrow, would you mind acting as you and I weren't a thing? I only told Isabella about us. I'm not sure how my father will react to you and me, and i don't want to find out tomorrow. I'll tell him, but I'll make sure that it just him and I when I tell him."
Kyo lifted her chin with his figer and kissed her, when they parted he smiled at her, "Yeah, I don't mind. But i ask that you tell him soon. I want don't like the fact that I have to pretend that your not mine" laughing, Annika hugged Kyo tightly.
"Thank you Kyo."

Just as dinner was placed on the table, Annika heard a knock coming from the front door. She ran to get it. When she opened the door, a small body threw itself at her. Laughing, Annika picked up the small boy and hugged him.
"Tyson you little sneak! You've grown as well! How I've missed you!" She then set him back down on the ground where he ran over to Isabella who stood near by smiling. Then Annika turned to her father. He was a tall burly man, black hair and very tanned skin. He smiled down at her, a gentle smile. He opened his arms, and cautiously Annika went and hugged her father. "Come" She said when he let go of her, "We just put dinner on the table"
Leading them into to the table, she made all the introductions being careful not to mention anything about her and Kyo. She had already told the rest to not saying anything about them. Annika talked with Tyson a lot of the time, seeing as he always looked up to her he wanted to hear all that she had done while in Japan. Annika admired his devotion and determination. But as much as she could she avoided talking to her father, which she didn't find that difficult considering that Mr. Conte and Shigure were in deep conversation. After dinner, Mr. Conte thanked the Sohma's greatful for their hospitality, but saying that they must start heading back before it got too late. Annika walked them to the door. Before she closed the door Mr. Conte turned back to look Annika.
"Annika, I would like to have dinner with just you this coming friday, if you don't mind. We've got some things to talk about" Mr. Conte looked at Annika intently, "Please don't refuse" Annika sighed and nodded her consent. He smiled at her before getting into the car and driving off.
Walking back into the kitchen, Annika helped with the rest of the clean up. After all was done Kyo found Annika laying on her bed, hands covering her eyes.
"I thought tonight went well, what do you think?" He said as he leaned against the door frame.
"It went well... But of course I have no clue what my father thought" Annika replied, never having removed her hands from their spot. "Thank you again Kyo! You really don't understand how much this means to me" Annika got up and went over to Kyo who smiled down at her.
"I bet I can understand a little bit. Now, go to bed. You look tired" Kyo placed his hands on her shoulders and steered her towards the bed. He picked her up bridal style and placed her on the bed. Then he pulled the covers over her and kissed her forehead, "Good night"
"Good night Kyo" And before she took one more breath Annika fell into a deep sleep.