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Chapter 4: Two of us

After paying for the tea cup that had suffered Akito's wrath, Tohru lead the way through the streets. Akito seemed unwilling to divulge anything more about her past, and Tohru was saddened by the fact it seemed she was going to forget about all her newfound friends in the Soma family but tried not to let it show.
"We should get something for your bedroom! Just a small feminine touch, do you have a toy you had as a child?"
"No, they're normally shaped like animals. I hate the zodiac remember." Tohru looked thoughtful then she smiled.
"I know!" She took her hand and lead her into a curio shop. It took her a moment until she found what she was looking for, and held it up. A medium sized black silk spun dream catcher with raven coloured feathers and silver beads. Akito looked enthralled by the item and fingered a feather cautiously.
"Wh… what is it?"
"A dream catcher! I have one in my room at Shigu… oh." She realised she wouldn't be returning there and quickly shook it from her mind. "Mine's pink, Kyo always tells me it's too girly, but Yuki really likes it. So it's both girlish and boyish right?" Akito currently didn't care. "It's meant to prevent bad dreams, of course it's only a story, but my mom gave me it when I was five and I've never slept without it since." She hesitated.
"What?" Akito asked taking it from Tohru and paying for it.
"When… if you erase my memory… can you please have my dream catcher returned to me? It's something very special to me." Akito said nothing, but nodded
"We should head home, it's getting dark." She nodded slowly.

Together they waited for the limo to collect them, Tohru handed Akito the remaining money and told her to give it back to Kureno. She nodded silently, not feeling like talking to the perky brunette. When they were in the back seat, both their pale faces were illuminated by the streetlights outside. Tohru smiled, feeling very nostalgic, she hummed a rhyme softly, as the snow fluttered to the ground. Akito's head lay against the glass pane of the window, nobody would be up when they got home, she had a strict rule of nobody leaving their houses after dark, a stupid rule, but one she had put in place to prevent the 'inside' zodiac members from fleeing at night. Nobody would see her.
"Thank you, for today. I had a good time." Tohru said genuinely. Akito glared, and put the window between the driver and themselves up, black tinted so it could not be seen through. She removed her shirt cautiously, and Tohru looked away in respect as the young woman beside her changed into the clingy black dress and heels, without a word, after she had put her male clothes into the shopping back, took the initiative.
"Could you… tie my hair back." She looked ashamed at admitting she needed help. Tohru beamed, without gloating she used the previously rejected red bobble and tied Akito's hair into a back ponytail. The front was too short to go into the pony, but framed her face elegantly. She was hesitant in putting the lipstick on.

"Are you… okay?" Tohru questioned
"I feel like a traitor." Akito mumbled putting the deep red lipstick on, using the window as a mirror.
"Rebellion… my mother and Uo always did it, rebelled… didn't matter what their parents said. Mine gave me enough freedom… I never felt the need to rebel. But… Uo always told me she just swallowed her gut and went against it… If you can walk out of this car tonight a woman Akito… it won't matter if I lose my memory… because you'll be happy, and that thought makes me very happy." Akito growled and stepped out of the car. She ignored Tohru completely as she followed obediently back into the house, carrying the bags.
"Stupid woman, why don't you run?"
"You'd only find me… and it's your decision." She shrugged as they walked in to where they knew Kureno was waiting. He looked at Akito in awe.
"Say one word and I will reinstate your banishment Kureno Soma!" She growled menacingly.
"Well, I think she looks beautiful." Tohru said, feeling rather proud of her creation.
"Where's Hatori, this bitch needs to be sorted out."
"He went to Momiji, he passed out earlier." Kureno nodded, not taking his eyes off of the dark figure of Akito Soma.
"IS HE OKAY!" Tohru gasped in worry.
"Just a fever, I'll call for him… She's having her memory erased?" Kureno refused to look at Tohru who smiled weakly.
"Of course she is. Making me wear this ridiculous outfit!" Akito's voice was harsh and cold, but Tohru couldn't help but giggle, she had not made her wear it, and she was sure Kureno knew, Akito could not be made to do anything she didn't want to, but he went to call Hatori anyway.

Tohru hugged her.
"I hope you enjoy the rest of your life Akito. Please… never forget who you are. Can you get my dream catcher?" Akito was slightly shocked but hesitantly returned the hug. When Kureno returned Akito quickly pushed the younger girl away.
"Where's Hatori!?" She demanded
"Hatori fell asleep at Momiji's house."
"Well wake him." Akito snapped.
"He's been very overworked lately. I recommend letting him sleep. Miss Honda can stay here the night?" Tohru knew that Hatori didn't usually sleep in front of people, and suspected foul play on the behalf of the adults. She felt touched they would do this for her.
"No!" Akito said as Tohru's eyes lit up.
"We could have a sleepover!"
"Like I'd let you sleep in the same room as me! Stupid girl." With one swift motion Akito knocked Tohru to the floor with a sharp smack. Kureno hurried to her side but within seconds she was on her feet of her own accord, looking momentarily brave.
"I… AM NOT AFRAID OF YOU AKITO!" She had… not been afraid. "Akito… If you hit me again… I… I will…" Tohru stuttered.

"You will what?" Sneered Akito, her now blood red lips sparkling in the light.
"I will… hit you back." Despite having never really hit anyone except Kyo (when she had mistaken him for a molester) she was not a violent tempered girl, and bit her lip, very aware of how ridiculous she sounded.
"You…" Without warning Akito laughed, it was a cruel laugh, but feminine to the extent Kureno wanted to smile. "You fool…" She straightened up, regaining her composure. She was a brave girl… that earned her points. "My room is just down here." And without another word the two girls headed to the Soma's bedroom.

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"The house seems so… cold without her." Shigure said weakly as he and Yuki ate their take away, Kyo had disappeared and was presumably sulking on the roof.
"I hate him… if this curse is EVER lifted, the minute I'm able to defy him… I'll kill him." Yuki's icy voice was serious and Shigure did not doubt it for a second.
"You will keep your promise… of being her friend?"
"Y… yes I will, and Kyo will too. And…" Yuki paused. "We'll try not to fight as much. We agreed on that earlier…" Shigure nodded.
"She would've appreciated it I'm sure." The two continued to pick morosely at their supper.

Meanwhile upstairs, Kyo sat on Tohru's bed, his paws batting absently at the feathers hanging from her dream catcher. Paws… the stress had turned him into a ginger cat whilst he had been on the roof, and he felt he'd needed to be close to her, she always left her window open and several times he had contemplated climbing in and kissing her or handing her a rose…
"Why didn't I do any of that romantic crap when I had the chance." He complained, he nuzzled her pillow and fell asleep on her bed, angry at Akito… angry at Tohru for not fighting.

A/n: Short chapter. SLUMBER PARTY haha. Akito in a dress and heels. Fun fun fun.