On the Run
Chapter Three
Tohru Honda couldn't sleep, so she slipped out of bed and padded down the hallway. She loved Kyo more than anything, and she wished that she could tell him that, but she didn't know how. She walked outside and looked up at the stars.
Yuki Sohma was finding it difficult to sleep in the strange place. He was also worried about Tohru, having overheard her conversation with Rei. He knew that Tohru would sacrifice her life for Kyo, but if she did that, Kyo would never be himself again.
Kyo Sohma couldn't sleep. He found it difficult to relax, realizing that he had put several members of his family, as well as Tohru in danger. He wandered about the grounds, but stopped when he saw Tohru. He was about to go to her, when Yuki appeared beside her. Not wanting to be seen, Kyo hid behind a tree and listened to thier conversation.
"Are you alright, Miss Honda?" Yuki asked, placing a hand on her shoulder. Tohru turned to face the violet haired boy, tears threatening to spill from her eyes. Yuki smiled gently. "It's okay to cry Miss Honda" He said.
"What if Akito finds us?" Tohru asked, her voice wavering.
"We will defeat her" Yuki said firmly. "She won't take Kyo back, I promise" Tohru bit her lip.
"Yuki-san, do you think...I mean...is it possible..." She stuttered. Yuki laughed, knowing what she was trying to say.
"Yes" He said. "Kyo loves you just as much as you love him. He just doesn't know how to show it" Tohru looked up at Yuki.
"What about you?" She asked. "Is there anyone for you?" Yuki shrugged.
"Not really" He said. "I've always tried to avoid girls because of the curse" Tohru nodded.
"I'm worried that Kyo won't accept me because of the curse" She said. Yuki shrugged.
"Kyo is an idiot" He said, smirking. "But he'll eventually come around. You saved him Tohru, and he is grateful for that, whether he shows gratitude or not. But, I have a question for you. When Akito finds us, are you really planning on placing yourself in danger to break the curse?" Tohru turned to Yuki.
"I have no choice" She said. "The Sohmas deserve happiness. I wish the declaration didn't have to be in front of Akito, I wish my love was enough to break the curse, but Rei says that because Akito is head of the family, she has to hear the words in order for the curse to be broken" She sighed. "I am prepared though. I won't give in to Akito without a fight, and I won't let Kyo go back to that awful place" Yuki sighed and stared up at the stars.
"I never thought someone could love the cat as much as you do" He said. "But I am glad. Kyo deserves some happiness, after what all the previous cats have been through"
"Thanks Yuki. Thank you for being a wonderful friend" Tohru said. Yuki smiled.
"Anytime Miss Honda" He said. He turned around and went back into the house. Tohru continued looking up at the stars, not noticing Kyo as the orange haired boy slipped away. When he got back to the room he was staying in, he contemplated the conversation he had over heard. He was happy that Tohru loved him as much as he loved her, but he was still trying to figure out what she was planning. Yuki had said she was putting her self in harm's way and something about declaring something to Akito. It was all very confusing to him. He didn't want anyone to be in danger. He thought about leaving, but realized that if he did, they'd be angry, for they had gone through the trouble to break him out, not for him to return to Akito. He flopped down on the bed agitated.
"Kyo, are you alright?" Momiji asked. Kyo and Momiji were sharing a room, and surprisingly, Kyo wasn't upset by this. He couldn't find it in his heart to be annoyed with the blonde. Momiji was still bubbly, but he had matured alot in the last year.
"Momiji, what would you do, if someone you loved planned to sacrifice herself to protect you?" Kyo asked. Momiji thought hard about this and then paled.
"You don't mean..." He trailed off. Kyo nodded curtly.
"Tohru is going to face Akito when she comes" Kyo told the younger boy. Momiji sighed.
"She's doing it because she loves you" He said finally.
"I know, but I don't want her to get hurt" Kyo said, frustrated.
"So don't let her face Akito alone" Momiji said. "Whatever she has to say to Akito, she can say in front of you, right?" Kyo thought about this a moment and then nodded. "So, stand with her. Watch Akito's every move so you'll know when she's ready to strike" Kyo wondered why he hadn't thought of this before.
"For an annoying brat, you're pretty wise" He said. Momiji grinned cheekily.
"I know" He said. Kyo settled down in bed and closed his eyes, dreaming of Tohru and the day he would finally be able to hold her and kiss her.