DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN FRUITS BASKET IN ANY WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM.
Me: Okie dokes, sorry for not uploading immediately, but it was Halloween weekend and such so it's the day after Halloween update! Thanks to 88dragon06. You have to give me your name so I could mention you in the story thoughD: so since you didn't you get 2/3 of your reward...
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Chapter 4
"I'm home, Kiki, Yuki, and Tohru. Kyo, I hope you're not doing anything reckless to ruin my house again."
I smirk as I hear him.
"Oh forget it!" Kyo says and storms out the house. I grab his arm and give him a look saying 'don't go' but if he saw it, he ignored it and ripped his arm free of my hand and walked out.
"Don't worry; he'll come back, where else is he supposed to go? Never mind him; can you come here for a second?" Shigure asks, peeking his head out from the living room. I follow him into the living room where Yuki was already sitting.
"I talked to Akito today, and he said if you can keep our secret, you may keep your memories."
"So then there's no...Punishment?" Tohru asks, shocked.
"Punishment? Why would there be a punishment, you can keep the secret, can't you?" Shigure asks, surprised.
"Yeah we can, this is great." I say, kind of confused, but I let it go, I was just happy we could keep our memories. Once Tohru and I went upstairs I told her about me and Kyo's talk in the woods. When I asked her how her day went she just answered,
"Yuki is a really nice person you know, oh and Uo and Hana said that you should go to school tomorrow because they're worried about you!"She said quickly, I wanted to ask more about her day and Yuki but held myself back.
"Oh alright, let's go downstairs." I say to Tohru, she follows me downstairs and we see Shigure and Yuki talking, but I don't catch anything their saying. It's not that I'm death or anything; they just immediately stopped talking when they saw us.
"Excuse me, I'm sorry to interrupt but you are just being so nice to us. I just wanted to say that we are really thankful for you both letting us stay here. It's really important to us." Tohru says, bowing her head.
"Make yourself at home, really." Shigure says. Yuki just nods his head in agreement.
"Alright!" Tohru exclaims, and for the first time in a while, I actually felt happy.
(/-.-)/ How did we get here? When I used to know you well? (/-.-)/
I looked on with Tohru, already having seen the kitchen and all its glory I wasn't shell shocked like Tohru was. Yuki looked extremely embarrassed and looked to the side until Tohru snapped out of her frozen stage.
"Well, it's not going to clean itself!"Tohru said enthusiastically.
"I can help you; just tell me what to do." Yuki offered right before Shigure opened the kitchen door. Could you even call this a kitchen; it has opened and closed garbage bags all over the floor, not leaving an inch of empty space.
"I wouldn't take up Yuki on that, the closest thing he's seen to a mop is that haircut of his. I think he's just get in the way." Shigure said, with his finger pointed in the air. The thing is, Yuki didn't seem to disagree with the fact, and I suppressed a giggle.
"Thanks anyway, but we'll handle it. We did make the deal we would do all the housework and cooking in exchange for room and board. It wouldn't be fair any other way." I said, facing the clutter.
"Well I can see that you both have everything under control, I'll be out with Kyo for a while, but we'll be back around lunch time." Shigure said before waving and leaving the room, followed by Yuki, who gave a mumbled 'good luck, I'll be going out too."
After they both left we were at a loss.
"So, where do we start?" Tohru asks me.
"I don't know, I've never been good at cleaning, you know?" I tell her, biting my lip.
"How about I do the cleaning and you can do the cooking, that way we can both excel!" Tohru says, eyeing the garbage determinedly.
"Alright!"I say, happy to get out of there as soon as possible. I speed walk out the door and sit down to watch television again, as I'm watching Tom and Jerry, I see Tohru running in and out of the kitchen carrying the garbage bags. I offered to help, just because her job seemed a lot bigger than mine, but she refused saying that she'll hold up her end to the deal.
"I'm done." Tohru says wiping sweat of her face. When I walked in I was amazed, it was completely clean, heck it even had a rice cooker on the counter.
"Nice job Tohru, I never would have thought this was the same kitchen." I say before walking towards the rice cooker and pouring some rice in and hot water that Tohru showed me where to get. They didn't really have a lot of food, which was expected by the mess in their kitchen, but I could scratch something together. I started up the tea and the rice cooker and started to look around for other ingredients. I saw some fish and got in cooked and it was basking in the oven. I just scratched together some salad and some miss soup to go along with it, nothing big. That's when Yuki walked in.
"Wow, if I hadn't known better I'd think I went into the wrong house!" Yuki said, with the same amazement I had before.
"Since when do we have a rice cooker?"
"I found it in the garbage!"Tohru exclaimed.
"Lunch is almost ready you two." I say, turning the heat down on the tea.
(/-.-)/ But you think that I can't see what kind of man that you are, if you're man at all. (/-.-)/
"It's delicious." Yuki said to us, sipping his miso soup.
"No, it's way too bland."
"No way, best meal I've ever had." he says.
"You really haven't gone out much, have you?" I say playfully, he laughs in return.
"That reminds me, I wonder where Shigure and that stupid cat went." Yuki says, looking at the door.
"I don't know, they said they would be back by lunch time." Tohru says innocently.
"Well shame on them, to let both your hard work go to waste." Yuki says, popping a vegetable into his mouth.
Tohru and Yuki talked about a secret base that he had while I stared down at my food. This whole situation is just outrageous; it will be so hilarious when the news gets out that we're living with Yuki, Shigure and Kyo. They will probably only see the Yuki part of it though. I wonder if Kyo will be going to our school, considering how Yuki and Kyo don't get along, I don't think Yuki will be so pleased.
"Stop! Kyo just listen to me!" Shigure says to Kyo, slamming the door open.
"No, you think it's funny to mess with me like that." Kyo says, marching through the door, furious.
"No, it wasn't- well maybe a little fun, but that's not why I did it." Shigure says. The first thing I noticed was his suit, he actually looked professional, and kind of hot for an older guy. Now don't get me wrong Shigure is still on adult creeper person status, he just looks good in a suit. Don't get your panties/boxers/knickers in a bunch.
"It was for your own good and don't forget it was Akito's decision!" Shigure also said, standing next to the door. Pointing at Kyo who was about to enter the kitchen.
"I don't give a damn about Akito!" Kyo exclaimed.
"Kyo, are you hungry, I made some lunch." I say calmly, I didn't want him starving or anything.
"Shut up!" he yelled at me. My eyebrows shot up and I gave him a 'really' look. I only as for one thing, not to yell at me, is it really that hard? He slammed the door closed, after going through it of course.
"Kyo don't take this out of Kiki, and use the front door next time and take off your shoes!" Shigure exclaims, still yelling.
"He's using a fine example." Yuki says pointing at Shigure who was talking of his left shoe.
"This is the first time I've seen you in a suit, it looks good on you." I say as Tohru nodding her head. Shigure then slides next to me, rubbing his chin.
"You don't say."Shigure starts before hearing Yuki say something about him looking like a butler.
"So lunch is ready." Shigure says timidly, fixing the collar of his shirt,
"Yes, but shouldn't we wait for Kyo?" Tohru asks.
"No, he just needs to let off some steam. I made him take an entrance exam." Shigure explains.
"An entrance exam, for what?" I ask.
"Funny you should ask, as of today, Kyo is officially the newest member of your school. He is also going to be living with us from now on too." Shigure explains. Yuki directly radiates a dark aura.
"Don't you take a single bite, get out." Yuki says venomously.
"Ha-ha, well I had a feeling you would be upset." Shigure says nervously, I roll my eyes.
Apparently Kyo pulled a vanishing act and was meditating under waterfalls and fighting bears in the woods for four months, just to beat Yuki. I looked at the time on my watch and stood up.
"Excuse me; I have something I need to take care of." I say before leaving the table and grabbing my iPod from its stand and walking outside.
So the thing is; I am not usually this social. I can't really stand people in general, so sometimes I need a time out, and this is one of those times. I walked to the Yamato Ballet Studio. This is where I dance, I walked in, and Yamato the owner walked up to me right away and noticed my clothing. I was wearing gray sweatpants, a big t-shirt that hung a little over my shoulder and some white Nike air force 2s.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk. I haven't seen you in a while." he says, motioning me to follow him to the locker rooms.
"It's been a week and don't worry I have extra clothes in my locker."I say, patting him forearm.
"Room number 7 is empty, you have a hour." he says. Leaving me at the entrance of the girls' locker room. After changing into my leotard I usually wore (It was black with little ivory flowers) I walked into room #7 to indeed find it empty.
I walked to the radio in the corner and put in my CD.
I stood in the center of the room as the music started.
"You had it all the day you told me (told me) you want me
I had it all but let you fool me (fool me) completely
Ya I was so stupid to give you all my attention
Cause that way you played me exposed your true intentions
And one day I'll have you beggin' on your knees for me
Ya one day I'll have you crawlin' like a centipede
You mess with me and mess with her so I'll make sure you get what you deserve
Ya one day you'll be beggin' on your knees
So watch your back cause you don't know when or where I can get you
I set the trap and when I'm done then you'll know what I've been through
So oh Mr. Player do you feel like the man now
And I bet your nervous cause this song makes you freak out
And one day I'll have you beggin' on your knees for me
Ya one day I'll have you crawlin' like a centipede
Ya one day you mess with me (ya) and mess with her (ya) so I'll make sure you get what you deserve (ya)
Ya one day you'll be beggin' on your knees for me
I know I'm being bitter but I'ma drive you under
Cause you just don't don't deserve happy ever after
But what you did to me after you told me you never felt that way
It was only just a game
(You had it all)
(And one day)
And one day I'll have you beggin' on your knees for me (beggin' on your knees for me)
Ya one day I'll have you crawlin' like a centipede (crawlin' like a centipede)
You mess with me (ya) and mess with her (ya) so I'll make sure you get what you deserve (ya)
Ya one day you'll be beggin' on your knees for me"
I sang along with the lyrics, free dancing. Heck I even mixed some hip hop into it. I panted hard then smiled widely when I realized I had nailed the adigio.
I continued to dance throughout the hour, but just resorted to practicing my dance routines. Once the hour was up and I took a shower in the locker rooms and I said bye to Yamato, I started to walk back home. When I got there, I just went straight to my room without bumping into anyone.
(/-.-)/How can I decide what's right? When you're clouding up my mind? (/-.-)/
*BRING*
"Do you think he can tell us about Yuki?"
"Oh, he's so cute!"
All the girls voices started to mesh together until all I could hear was 'Kyo', 'Yuki', 'cute' and 'cousin'. I rolled my eyes at their clinginess.
Though I did almost crack a smile when I saw Kyo, all tense and angry in his seat.
"Poor Kyo, he looks so scared." Tohru says, looking at him.
"They are the same."Hana says in her usual calm level voice.
"What do you mean?"I ask.
"His electrical system is exactly like Yuki's. I don't know; there is just something about them that seems almost, inhuman."Hana explains. I had to force my jaw not to pop open at her bull's eye.
"Ha-ha, Hana that just rude." Uo says, missing me and Tohru's uneasiness.
"Hey, question. Is that new guy really your cousin or what?" Uo say to Yuki who was passing by us.
"Yes, that is the rumor that's going around, but I'd prefer to leave it at that." Yuki answers, turning back around.
"Hey I thought we were talking?"One of Kyo's fans say as he walks away, before she runs up to him and hugs his arm.
"Wait, come back!" Kyo freezes up before whipping around and had a crazed look on his face before flipping the poor girl over and almost breaking his arm.
"Kyo, I don't think that's a good idea." Tohru said, but it was just jumbled up with everyone else's voices.
"Just leave me alone!" Kyo exclaims before JUMPING OUT A WINDOW.
"That proves it, he is Prince Yuki's cousin!" some girl exclaims.
The others started chattering while Tohru looked out the window worriedly.
"Ha-ha, that was hysterical; he looked like a cat trying to get out of a bath!" Uo exclaimed.
Though it seemed like everyone didn't think it was that funny, since Yuki gave a disappointed look on his face and silently walked out of the classroom. I hope he doesn't do anything harsh to Kyo. I'm sure he didn't mean to almost rip that girls hand off. Though since yesterday I have been giving him the silent treatment, though I don't think he's got that I am...
*Last Night* around 2am-ish
"What are you doing up?"Kyo ask me, from the doorway. I stay silent.
"Hey, I'm talking to you!" he yells. I turn and out one finger to my lips to signal him to shut up. He just gives me a pissed glare and walks away.
*This morning*walking to school
"Hey Kiki." Kyo said. He waving his hand for me to wait up for him, Yuki and Tohru already had left. I start to walk faster until I turn the corner than start to run. That way when he turns the corner, he's be father that before.
*Now*
No, I'm not extremely mad at him, that'd be stupid. In all honestly, all is forgiven, he was already in a prissy mood and I guess he just took it out on me, though if he did it again, he's be slapped. Anyway, at this point I've seen that Kyo is extremely dense, so I'm just ignoring him for my amusement now, I was kind of hoping to drag it out a little more but I feel sympathetic, especially with Yuki gone, maybe to go find Kyo. This can lead to them fighting. I sighed.
(This is the start of Episode 3 if you're still counting...)
It's already been 10 minutes... I thought, tapping my pencil on the desk. I raised my hand and asked if I could use the bathroom before heading out to find Kyo and possibly Yuki when I did round the corner I heard Kyo talking.
"Then I'm going to take my place as a real member in this family, I won't be left out anymore! Do you hear me rat boy?" Kyo yelled at Yuk, grabbing his shirt. I swear I think my eyes widened to the size of dinner plates.
"No!" I yelled before talking Kyo, this time I knew he'd turn into a cat, and that he'd be pissed. I only did it to stop them from fighting anyway. After a couple seconds of silence, I cleared my throat.
"Sorry, I just saw what was going on and just couldn't help interrupt. I know that you're angry and everything but fighting at school is just another way of getting in trouble, besides skipping class, which you are technically both doing right now, well maybe not Yuki because he's in student council and stuff. But you Kyo definitely are, and it's only your first day and-" I started to ramble on.
"Shut up! Who do you think you are, this is between me and him, and it's got nothing to do with you! You stupid little girl, from now on you stay the hell away from me!" He yelled at me, full of anger. So much hate for such a little cat, but still my eyes watered. See a little fun fact about me is that I can handle most things okay but the only thing that really gets to me is yelling. Yelling just, it's my weak point I guess. I blinked back tears as I robotically got up.
"Alright, that was maximum rage, Yuki I'll see you in class. He hates me, that's all there is to it." I say before turning around and walking away, running once I knew they couldn't see me.
(/-.-)/ Say what you mean, tell me I'm right and let the truth rain down on me (/-.-)/
I decided to semi-take my own advice and went to class, but directly told the teacher I wasn't feeling well when both Yuki and Kyo walked in. She offered to send me to the nurse, but I told her I just needed some fresh air.
I slid down the wall to under the fire hydrant. I thought I could relate to the cat, but apparently not. If he wants me to leave him alone, then so be it. It would have been nice to have a friend that understands but since that ended badly... I say thinking of his choice words of 'stupid little girl'. I sneered silently at the comment, I am not little nor am I stupid. I can't really argue with the girl part, not that I would want to. I sighed sadly before peeking opens my eyes after hearing Hana's voice.
"There she is!" Uo says, before bending down.
"Hey, what are you doing kneeling in the hall class is-"Uo started before she head the bang of my skull coming in contact with the fire hydrant. Oh again with the injuries I thought before laughing nervously.
"Opsies that hurt, that hurt so much, look I'm even tearing how much it hurts." I say, rubbing my head.
"I would worry but I don't think she could lose anymore brain cells." I heard Uo mutter.
(/-.-)/ Give me a sign I want to believe, Mona Lisa (/-.-)/
"We're home" Yuki says.
"Ah, where's Tohru?" Shigure ask, smiling and reading a newspaper. I see Kyo scurry out of the room, I look down sadly, remembering that we we're no longer on our way to being friends.
"She's at work, she gets out at 11, I was thinking about picking her up." Yuki says.
"Yeah, that's probably a good idea; there are some real weirdoes around here." Shigure says.
"Yeah, I'm sure you'd know all about that, probably have all their phone numbers."I say coldly.
"Ah, I see someone's a bit angry, I wonder why..."he says knowingly. I glare then walk to my room to get out of this uniform.
~hours later, after Kyo refuses dinner because of sulking. ~
"Going for a run, be back." I say, before running out the door, already changing into yoga pants and a tank top.
Not too long after I got into the woods I heard leaves crunching behind me, I let out a shaky breath.
What if it's one of those creeps Shigure warned us about before? What if their trying to kidnap me. I saw the shadow of the person reading out towards my shoulder before I whipped around, punching the guy in the face.
"NO!" I yell, my eyes closed tightly. It was silent for a few seconds and I peeked open my eyes. That when I saw, none other than Kyo there, staring at me. Kyo? O h my god, I thought Kyo was a creeper, I don't want to tell him that though, he's going to think I think he's a creep, which I did. But that was before I knew it was him! I wasn't able to tell him anything before he turned around and started to walk away.
"Wait, I'm sorry it was an accident! I was just stretching my arm and whoops! I mean things like that happen right. Hey, it's nice to see you." I say, before he interrupts me.
"Quit babbling, you've got something to say, say it." Kyo says, still turned around.
"Kyo..."
"What?" he asks irritated.
"I don't know what to say..."
"Then don't say anything!" he says, finally turning around. Oh my gosh, I'm so confused, I'm not the one who came to find him!
"Sorry!"
"No, don't be, say or don't say whatever you want. Oh, and you don't have to stay away, it's just...hit me again if your angry!"He says, looking away. I let out a small laugh, which turned bigger until I was almost tearing.
"I'm sorry if I gave you the wrong idea, I only hit you because I thought you were a stalker." I say, shaking my head.
"Oh great." he answered sarcasticly.
"It wasn't because I was mad at you, not at all. In fact, I wanted to be friends; I've felt that in some way I could relate to the cat. I always wanted to see it's... oh I dunno. The point is I wanted to be your friend. Though, you did break the only rule about being my friend." I say, he looked befuddled. I sigh before continuing, recognition drawing on his face.
"The no-yelling rule...you broke it multiple times. Anyway, I could give you another chance, but just one." I say, nudging his arm. He looks away and (I think) I saw a slight, miniscule smile.
"Come on, let's go home, you don't want any real creeps coming." he says, before heading off in the direction of the house. I stare at him for a second before he turns around.
"Well, are you coming?"He asks, stopping walking. I nod and give him a grin before jogging to where he was.
(/.)/ Change in a new direction, insanity pleads guilty (/.)/
"So Kyo I heard you gave Kiki a little bit of a scare yesterday while you we're prowling last night. Kyo's a stalker, Kyo's a stalker" Shigure says, and then of course sings the last part until Kyo interrupts.
"You are so full of it! And you, the next time you need someone to babysit you while you're in the woods, don't look at me." Kyo says, the last part directed towards me.
"I didn't ask in the first pace, so calm down. How's the food, do you like it?" I ask. I pointing towards the food we're currently eating. Kyo doesn't answer at first but instead looks at Yuki.
"What do you want?" Kyo ask Yuki.
"Nothing." Yuki answers simply.
"You were staring at me." Kyo replies
"No just looking." Yuki says, again very simply.
"Well, I guess there's a first time for everything!" Kyo says, snapping his chopsticks at him.
"So you like it?" I ask.
"No, I don't!" he says.
"Oh." I say making an 'o.o' face.
~end~
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The next chapter will probably be up by Friday, just because I have Creative Writing Club tomorrow and I might be publishing another fanfic, for harry potter though, but continue reading porfavor, review:D