Ayumi: I'm sorry that took forever and a day. I wasn't happy with this chapter, and I'm still not happy with it, but I figured. It wasn't going to get any better so I might as well. I hope you enjoy this chapter, though I don't really like it. I'm going to start and try to update more frequently!
Disclaimer: No own Fruits Basket.
Chapter Three; Magic
You've got magic inside your fingertips.
It's leaking out all over my skin.
Everytime that I get close to you.
You're making me weak with the way you look through those eyes.
-Colbie Caillat
Kyou stared at her, in shock. "Wait.. What?.. When.. Did you get into an accident?…" Kyou murmured. He wasn't sure if he was really talking, or if he was imagining himself talking.
"Four years ago, on October 17. At least, that's what Yuki told me." she told him.
'October 17.' That date struck a chord with him, but he couldn't place his finger on it.
"I was walking home, and I was angry. I'm not too sure why but that's all I can remember from right before the accident." she told him. Kyou remained silent, not sure how to react. There was an awkward silence between them until Tohru finally spoke again, "But, we can always start over." Kyou looked at her and for a moment, he only stared. Then he smiled.
"We can," he said. Tohru blushed a bright, burning red.
"Wait," Tohru said to him, fidgeting with her hands again and looking down. Kyou looked at her. "What kind of relationship were we in, exactly?" she asked him mumbling. It was Kyou's turn to blush. He cleared his throat.
"Well.. You can say we were a little more then friends.." he said quietly.
"What about.. Yuki?" she asked, a bit afraid of the answer.
'He was a worthless asshole you never should have met.'
"He was my cousin. We all went to high school together." he told her. Tohru looked at her hands, puzzled. "What?" Kyou asked her.
"Oh," she said looking up at him. "It's nothing." she said smiling. "Anyways, it was nice meeting with you Sohma-kun." she continued. He cringed.
"Please don't call me that.." he told her.
"Oh.. Uhm.. Kyou-kun?" she tried out, blushing. He gave her a slight nod. Tohru's phone rang and she put it to her ear. "Hello?" she said. "Oh. Yuki-kun." Kyou looked up at her and felt his temper rise. He drank his coffee, not enjoying the bitter taste. "I'm just having a cup of coffee with.. With a friend." she said.
'A friend.' he thought, realizing that this would be harder then he imagined.
"Kyou-kun, I have to go.. We should talk again soon. Maybe you can tell me more about.. Before." she said, not knowing how to word it.
"Yea, that'd be nice.." he said.
"Here's my new number.. I think you only have my old one.." Tohru said giving him her number. "We'll catch up again soon." she continued, smiling.
Kyou sat at home. He didn't have any idea how he had ended up in this situation. He was still shocked at everything Tohru had told him and thinking of Tohru brought on new emotions. Mostly, his hatred for Yuki stood out the most. It was true that Kyou hardly talked to his family, not feeling the need too, but everyone had known Tohru. Didn't they feel that Kyou should have been in on the secret that she was alive and well and dating.. Yuki?
"Yuki-kun! My boss gave me four tickets to the amusement park near by!" Tohru said to Yuki as they were walking together from her work.
"I didn't know you liked amusement parks, Tohru." Yuki said.
"Haha, I don't really mind them. And I haven't been to one in ages." she told him. "Unless, you're afraid to go Yuki-kun." she said, teasingly.
"Afraid?! When should we go?" Yuki answered just as seriously.
"That's more like it!" Tohru laughed, though her smile quickly disappeared. "Uhm, Yuki-kun, we still have two tickets… And I was thinking of.. Inviting Kyou." she said. Yuki's smile also disappeared.
"Tohru.." he answered.
"He was part of my past Yuki, I know he was and I don't want to lose anything more of my past anymore." she said.
"Then I guess I don't really have a say in this." Yuki said. Tohru knew that she had upset him and didn't say anymore.
"Kyou-kun, this is Tohru and I was just wondering if you were free this Sunday. If you have time, please call me back." Kyou played the message again and grinned. He couldn't help but feel his feelings soar at the sound of her voice. He picked up his phone and dialed.
"Hello?" Tohru's voice answered.
"Hey, it's Kyou." he said, feeling somewhat flustered now that he was on the phone with her.
"Oh! Kyou-kun! I'm so glad you called back!" he could hear her grinning in her words.
"Yea…" he said, not sure what to say. She laughed on the other line.
"Kyou-kun, what are you doing on Sunday?" she finally asked.
"Is there something youwant to do?" he asked.
"If you're free, would you like to go to the amusement park with me?" she asked. He started to blush. Tohru had never asked him out on a date, even while they were dating. She had always been too shy to ask him anything.
"I guess I could.." he said, trying to sound tough and not too excited..
"Oh, that's great! I had tickets and I wasn't sure who to ask, but I'm really glad you can go!" she said to him.
"Yea, it's no biggie." he told her. Had he just said 'biggie' to her?
'No way. Biggie? Who still says that?!' he thought to himself, turning bright red and glad that Tohru couldn't see him.
"I'm glad! I have four tickets in all and I'm taking Yuki-kun, so bring a date if you'd like!" she said cheerfully, unbothered by Kyou's speech.
"Yuki's going to?" he asked, his tone faltering a bit.
"Mhm," she hummed into the phone, still oblivious to the change in mood. Kyou sighed.
"I understand. I'll see you then."
Ayumi: The end! Until next time everyone!
