CH.2: Games we play.

Discalimer: I do not own Fruits Basket. This chapter's a little bit racy.

"Misa, do you love me?"

Akito was relaxing in his room, watching the still and gloomy scenery outside. He seemed to do that most of the day, he hated any type of physical activity, unless it involved throwing objects and tantrums.

I didn't answer him.

Akito grabbed my chin and forced me to look into his cold, dark eyes. I felt a chill crawl up my spine.

"Misa, you used to love me. What has happened? What did I do wrong?"

I sill didn't answer him. If I did he would twist my words and use them against me.

"Or maybe nothing happen… maybe it's not me. It's just you."

He grabbed my chin and threw my head against the cold wooden floor.

"Unappreciative wrench."

I tried not to say anything. I didn't want to add fuel to the fire, but it was so hard taming my own fire.

There was a long silence while I continued to lay on the floor. I didn't want to get up. I didn't want to move so I lied face flat on the floor for a good amount of time.

Akito rolled me over and crawled on top of me so his face would meet mine.

His eyes were softer.

"Misa, I love you. I hope you know that. I know I may be out of hand at times but know I do this for your own good. You may not feel the same way towards me anymore but that won't change my feelings towards you," Akito caressed my cheek with his palm, "I love you. I'm so sorry for hurting you last night. When you tried to run away… I couldn't handle it. My heart spoke louder than my mind. I never want to imagine life without you and when it almost became a reality… I lost it."

I wasn't so sure if he was being genuine or not, but his eyes were less cold. These were the eyes I fell in love with years ago. The line between my current feelings for Akito and my longing for the kinder Akito became blurry.

I lifted my arms and wrapped them around him closer to my body. His body was cold but it was nice to know I was his warmth. Akito kissed me softly with a grin on his face.

I felt like his lips were taunting me, almost mockingly.

As if he won.

… He was right though, he did win. For now.

Akito has isolated me from everything, I no longer have anyone or anything to depend on. He's the only one I could truly depend on. Maybe I'm desperate for attention but I need Akito in my life as much as I don't want to accept it.

I don't have anyone else, he took everyone away from me. & that's the only reason why I can't fully leave, I'm shackled.

I was his.

Whether I liked it or not.

I felt him lift his weight off me, he walked towards the sliding doors to fully close them. He walked towards me again with a seductive glare. I wanted him. I didn't care anymore. My hormones were going crazy.

I got off from the floor and I wrapped my arms around his neck, I licked the nape of his neck and his breathing became uneven.

I grinned. Maybe I won this time.

Suddenly, he pushed me down back to the cold hard floors. I yelped. The wounds he gave me last night stil haven't healed, I bit my lip to bear the pain.

He started to unbutton my blouse, I looked back to the sliding door making sure it was fully closed.

During the afternoon Akito suddenly became ill and was left bedridden for the rest of the day.

Hatori was by his side the whole day so I had a little bit of freedom to roam around. Akito can't do shit when he's sick.

I saw Haru return from school with Momiji by his side. I envied the freedom he had but there's too much bitter feelings to ever tell him that, but I'm pretty sure he knew it anyway.

"You should go talk to him," Hatori caught me starring. I jumped a little because he came out no where.

"Why should I?"

"He's been so unhappy lately, it's been affecting his health. I think some good company would do him some good."

"Akito would kill me if he knew."

"Never stopped you before, and besides, I'll keep an eye on Akito."

"...Hari... you're aweomse," I grinned and squeezed his arm to let him know I would take his offer. Hatori knew my situation more than anyone. He was my little box of secrets.

"So how as your first day of school?" Haru was in the dining room alone, enjoying an afterschool meal.

Haru's face was appalled at first but his eyes softened up as he heard the slight enthusiasm in my voice.

"Got lost trying to find my classes."

I smiled but made sure he didn't see it.

"I thought you would..."

"Where's Akito? He wouldn't want you to be here right now."

"He's sick."

I started to wonder if our "session" was the reason he suddenly became weak.

"...You sneaking around to talk to me?"

"Oh please, don't flatter yourself."

There was another awkward silence.

"So how are things with you and Rin?"

...

NO answer. I felt ignored. I hated the feeling.

"What things? we're nothing."

"Whatever, don't give me that bull. You shit."

He chuckled.

"It's complicated. I don't think she's interested in me that way. Why? You jealous?"

"... why the hell would I be jealous. We've been over for a good three years now."

Another long silence. I don't think I should've even mentioned it.

He got his tray, stood up, and started to walk away. He left me in the dining room alone.

"Bitter piece of shit," I muttered.