Out of All People
Written By: RedFireHead41
The day passed by like any other school day. Luckily, today was Friday which meant the weekend was here and Kyou didn't have to sit in school being bored to death. As he thought, Yuki didn't attend. During breakfast, Shigure announced to Tohru that Yuki was feeling ill and that he would be checked up by Hatori later that afternoon. And when I figure out how he is, I'm asking that damn rat where he's been going these past few weeks. Not that I care...
"Kyou, it's time to go!" Tohru called waving her hand towards him. The catalways smiled whenever Tohru was happy becauseshe made him feel better than he was allowed too. Of course, he hid those emotions way down in his heart, not once showing them.
"Yeah yeah," Kyou mumbled excusing himself from two of his buddies and joining Tohru at the school gates. After saying good-bye to Uo and Hana, the two made their way home with Tohru talking most of the time.
"Did I tell you that I'm spending the weekend over at Hana's?" the young girl asked quietly.
"Well, I did overhear you yesterday when you were in Shigure's room," Kyou answered lifting his arms over and behind his head, "Didn't you say it was someone's birthday or something?"
"Yes Megumi's, Hana's little brother."
Kyou groaned as he thought of what the kid would look like. And I wonder what 'special' powers he's got...
"I hope you can manage the weekend without me. I feel kind-of bad for leaving." Tohru's eyes fell to the ground causing Kyou to jump, "Why the hell would you feel bad? We've lasted weekends without you before, another one couldn't change."
"Oh..." she whispered, "Okay then."
"Eh! That wasn't meant in a bad way I swear!" What the hell I'm I saying! I'm acting like an idiot!
Tohru looked up at Kyou with a smile, "I know!"
The rest of the way home was laughs and jokes; Kyou joking around mostly. He had to admit that Tohru can never crack a joke. She was absolutely horrible. Course, he'll never tell her.
"We're home!" Tohru announced as she and her friend walked inside, slipping off their shoes at the doorstep. Shigure's head popped out from his office, "Welcome home you two! How was school?"
"It was great!" Tohru exclaimed. Kyou grunted and left for upstairs. Without anyone noticing, he stopped and hid at the top listening for any word on Yuki. Tohru was worried about him, so sure enough , she asked, "How's Yuki?"
"Well, Hatori says he needs a few days rest and thenhe'll be okay," Shigure explained, "But it seems that on his way home he tripped and fell causing to sprain his ankle."
"That's terrible!" Tohru gasped, her loving and caring instincts taking control of her.
Shigure chuckled at her sight, "Don't worry Tohru, Hatori fixed it up pretty good. He'll be walking on some crutches for awhile so if you can help him anytime he needs it, I'm sure he'll be grateful."
"Of course!" she answered standing tall.
Upon the top of the stairs, Kyou's eyes narrowed. That sprain was defiantly not caused by falling...that damn rat, what're you up too?
"What're you doing?"
"GAH!" Kyou screamed jerking around to face the voice, "Don't creep up on me like that ya damn rat!"
Yuki smirked as he leaned against his two crutches, "It amazes me how easy it was to sneak up on you. You'll never beat me if you let your guard down all the time."
"I do not leave my guard down all the time!" Kyou hollered back.
Yuki ignored him from there as he hopped his way down the stairs at a very slow pace. Kyou watched his every movement until he walked down the hall and into his room. As always, he walked onto his small deck and climbed up the ladder to the roof. Damn rat, I don't leave my guard down– well, sometimes maybe when I'm thinking hard about something...about Yuki. Gah! Screw him!
"Kyou can I join you?"
"GAH!" the cat hollered again jumping to his feet, and facing the person frozen on the top of the ladder. It was Tohru with a blank expression written all over her face. "Why are you people sneaking up on me!"
The girl became worried, "I-I'm sorry! I didn't mean to scare you Kyou."
After a few seconds of utter silence, Kyou sat back down, "It's okay, you didn't scare me...you startled me."
There was more silence, and silence to the kitten's ears was horrible. He looked/glared at the girl still standing at the edge of the roof and asked, "What're you doing?"
Tohru finally realized her purpose at the top of the ladder and quickly apologized, "I'm sorry! I was just seeing if I could talk with you..."
Talk with me? Kyou asked himself. "Sure I guess, but you don't have to stand there all day you can sit over here."
"O-okay," she said finally crawling onto the roof and placing herself next to her friend.
More silence.
Kyou grew irritated, but didn't express it since it was Tohru sitting next to him. "So, what's on your mind?"
The wind suddenly started to pick up causing Tohru's brown long hair to lift from her shoulders. Her eyes fell down to the crusty surface of the roof and her smile faded away. Kyou noticed that this was a new look for her. She look frightened and worried at the same time.
"Tohru?" Kyou asked looking at her.
Just as quick as that new look got there, it was gone just as fast. "Oh, sorry!"
"Stop apologizing you dork, it's fine."
She chuckled and rubbed her thumbs together like she was nervous. When she spoke her voice was really quiet, "...Kyou?"
Said-cat met her eyes with his own, "Yeah?"
Her brown eyes were full of concern, "Are you worried about Yuki?"
Kyou was taken aback by her question and he felt like someone had just punched his gut.First of all, Yuki was his rival, completely his enemy. Second of all, why would he care?. And third of all, ...wait...did he care?
Was he worried about Yuki? These past few days surely made him act like he was.
"Uh...why would I worry about h-him? He's just a stupid rat!" Kyou answered. He felt like he was lying though. In reality, he was worried about him. But why?
"I'm sorry!" Tohru yelped waving her hands in the air, "I should've never asked you that! You two are enemies, why would I evenmention that toyou in the first place? Oh!"
"Tohru it's okay, calm down!" Kyou said trying to get her arms to stop waving around. Then it happened, her fist accidently slammed into his cheek causing Kyou no pain. But, it did leave a small red mark.
Tohru blew up then.
"Ah! I'm sorry Kyou! I didn't mean to do that! I swear! Gosh I'm such a goof! I'm really sorry, I didn't mean for my hand to hit you!"
"Tohru..."
"I'm so stupid I should've watched where I was waving my hands!"
"Tohru."
"I hope you can forgive me! I'm sorry! I'm really sorry Kyou!"
"Tohru!"
"Gah–huh?" Tears were spilling from her eyes then and Kyou sighed. What was he going to do with this girl.
"Don't worry I'm fine, and you didn't hurt me. You probably never will since you're so weak," Kyou explained firmly grabbing her hands and placing them back onto her lap. Tohru sighed sadly, "O-okay..."
"Geeze, I didn't mean to say that you're weak weak. I meant to say that you just...are."
"..."
"Don't take it the wrong way."
Tohru nodded her head.
After the tears were gone and the wind settling down, Tohru stood up. "I guess I should be going. I need to pack for Hana's tonight."
Kyou looked up at her and smiled lightly. The girl smiled back and walked carefully towards the ladder, climbing down once she had a good gripon the small tool. But before she was out of eyes view she heard Kyou speak.
"Tohru..."
Said-girl stopped and looked at him, "Yes?"
Now the concern and worried new look was expressed on Kyou's face. Tohru was shocked to see him like this.
"I am worried you know..."
Tohru cocked her head to the side in curiosity.
"About Yuki...I'm worried about him."
To hear those words finally leave Kyou's mouth, Tohru felt relieved, "I am too Kyou. I promise I won't say a word to him."
Blush crept over the cat's cheeks, "Y-you better not!"
Tohru chuckled, "I promise."
"Hatori," growled Akito leaning his back against the room wall. In front of him knelt the dragon with Kureno at the back of the room. Hatori lifted his head, "Yes Akito?"
The Sohma head glared dangerously at the man, "Where did you go today? I thought I told you to stay here."
"I went to Shigure's home for Yuki. It seems he had an accident walking home from here yesterday and injured his ankle. I had care for it."
Akito's eyes narrowed at the sound of the rat's name.
Flashback
"Master Akito, young master Yuki is here to see you," said one of the woman servants kneeling at the back of the door.
"Send him in," Akito answered firmly.
The door opened and Yuki walked in, his body already shaking and his eyes full of fear. As he should, the young Sohma kneeled in front of Akito like all the others and bowed his head. Akito smirked and gracefully walked over to the boy, lifting Yuki's chin so his innocent eyes met the evil ones.
"Hell my dear Yuki," Akito said, "Ready for the night?"
All Yuki did was nod his head.
Akito chuckled and let go of the pale skin. He walked over to the door and ordered his servant, "No one is to bother us. Keep everyone out."
"Yes Master Akito," the woman answered walking away from the room. Akito smiled as he turned around to look at the boy in his quarters. Yuki still kneeled, his head up but his eyes down.
"Now now Yuki, don't look so frightened. It's only me." Akito knelt next to the boy and skimmed his fingers over the boy's two wrists. "There is no need to look so afraid unless you disobey me."
Yuki surprisingly looked up, "Akito–"
SLAP
"Master Akito to you," the Sohma corrected glaring at the boy. Yuki shook more but continued, "Please...d-don't do this to me anymore...I can't–"
"Shut up," Akito hissed, "You will listen to me and obey me. You are mine and I can do whatever I want with you."
Yuki pulled away from Akito's hands and stood up, "No!"
"Kureno!" Akito shouted angrily. Yuki froze at that name and quickly dashed for the door. He didn't go a foots distance before being pulled back down to the floor by his ankle. The grip was so tight it hurt him. Looking up, Yuki saw Kureno standing their like a puppet on strings.
"Kureno..." Yuki pleaded, "D-don't–"
"Silence Yuki!" Akito ordered. He then looked up at Kureno, "Bind him down."
Kureno instantly grabbed Yuki by his wrists and hauled him over to Akito's futon. Being already weak, Yuki couldn't fight back against Kureno's strength; all he could do was plead.
"Kureno please stop!" Yuki cried. His older cousin didn't listen to him. The rooster lifted Yuki's wrists above his head and tied them together with a piece of strong rope. Yuki then felt something cold wrap around his ankles that were spread far apart, and something sharp. He winced when he felt a piece of metal dig across the flesh of his right ankle. Kureno finished chaining Yuki's feet down and backed away, revealing a naked Akito with one long robe over his shoulders walking lustfully in his direction. Akito smirked, "You're mine Yuki...and always will be."
End of Flashback
"I see," Akito answered with a wicked smile, "I hope he's doing well?"
Hatori nodded, "By keeping offhis right footfor some time it will heal quicker."
"How much time?" Akito quickly questioned.
"A few weeks," Hatori answered. Akito glared at the dragon, but then let his face become lifeless and evil as it always was. With a wave of his hand, Hatori and Kureno were excused and both left the room. Akito smiled, "That won't make Yuki stop coming to see me...he wouldn't dare disobey me."
It was late evening now at the Sohma household, and the moon had already peeked out above the trees. Kyou sat at the table watching some local news on the T.V. Shigure was in his office doing late paperwork that his editor was going to make him do unless he wants death, and Yuki was somewhere else.
"And now for the weather," announced the reporter on the television screen. The meteorologist appeared and began the news for upcoming weather. Kyou watched intently since he was hoping for no rain or storms. To his dismay, there was going to be one early tonight and late tomorrow morning. Feh, great...
"I'm off!" Tohru announced entering the living room with a small bag in her hand and a present wrapped in the other. Shigure walked in with Yuki following behind. Kyou looked back at her.
"I hope you have fun Tohru," said Shigure, "Do you need me to walk you there?"
Kyou was out of his seat and punching Shigure in a second, "You aren't going anywhere with her pervert."
Shigure chuckled as he rubbed the new bump on his head, "Well that's not very nice..."
"Don't even ask anymore Shigure," Yuki added glaring at the older Sohma. Tohru looked confused and asked, "But why?"
Shigure nodded, "Yes why? She's a delicate flower and must be safely delivered to other places. That's why I volunteered to take her."
"You're not going," Kyou and Yuki snapped aiming death rays at the dog.
Tohru still looked confused.
"Well since I can't go, why don't you escort her to Hana's house Kyou."
Kyou growled, "Wha– she can handle herself!"
Yuki eyed Kyou with anger, "How rude you stupid cat."
Kyou glared back, "Who cares!"
"I do."
"Who cares about you!"
That silenced Yuki. The rat bowed his head to Tohru and walked back to his room, closing the door behind him.
Shigure sighed, "Just take her Kyou."
"N-no it's fine, I'll be okay by myself. Really," said Tohru with a half-smile. Kyou rolled his eyes and took the bag from her hand, "Come on, let's go." Tohru sighed and nodded. She and Kyou left Shigure's house just as the clouds began to cover up the moon's rays.
They reached Hana's house in no time since Kyou was complaining the whole way about how it was going to rain on his way back. Tohru, being worried as always practically ran there with Kyou following behind. Finally they were there, and Kyou was already sprinting back home once he saw Hana's little brother standing lifelessly in the doorway.
That's when it started to rain really hard.
"Dammit!" Kyou growled holding his arm above his eyes, so he could see. The rain was absolutely downpouring onto the town and all he could see was the faint dissolved light from the street lamps. I should've brought an umbrella, great job idiot! Kyou argued with himself. Finally, he made his way to Shigure's driveway and he dashed down the muddied path. Before the house was in sight, Kyou caught a glimpse of something lying on the ground. He stopped and rubbed the water from his eyes to make sure he was seeing things right. When he realized it was him lying on the ground, panic struck him.
"Yuki!"