"Well, you kinda hit your head..." He mumbled while picking up a dead rose and twirling it slowly with his fingers.
"But don't worry, it was nothing important!" He said while gritting his teeth angrily. He wasn't angry with her; he was angry with himself for lying to her. However, something inside him told him not to tell her every detail...especially about him protecting her from Kagura. Tohru blinked and turned to look at the house. Tears rolled down her cheeks and she rubbed her eyes with her hands.
"HUH?! What did I say?!" Kyo yelled as he began to panic.
"O-Oh, it's not you..." She said between sobs, "I, just being here right now...I just really miss my mom!" She began to cry more intensly. Kyo looked from her to the abandoned house. He missed Kyoko too. The most he could do, considering hugging was out of the question, was to take Tohru's hand and and give her the most reassuring look he could. He slipped his fingers around hers and awkwardly looked off to the side; concealing his embarrassed blush. Tohru looked over to him and smiled. Maybe he never liked to show it, but Tohru knew that Kyo was truly a kind person.
"Hey, c'mon." Kyo said while leading her out of the yard.
"H-huh?" She asked. She was so lost in her own thoughts that she hadn't quite heard him. Kyo pointed to the darkening sky with his free hand.
"Uh...dinner?" He asked in a slightly agitated voice.
"O-Oh! Yes, let's go!" She said, walking with him. They walked down the road, occasionally speaking to each other, until they reached the path to Shigure's house. As they traveled towards the front door, they noticed Shigure standing on the porch giggling and Yuki giving an agitated sigh. Kyo growled at them angrily and snatched his hand out of Tohru's. It took her a minute to even register what was going on.
"Stop laughing at me, you stupid dog! She was crying, so I held her hand! Idiot!" He yelled at a still amused Shigure.
"And what is that look for!?" He yelled, now facing Yuki. Yuki rolled his eyes in annoyance.
"Nothing, stupid cat..." He sighed. Kyo glared at him one last time before walking inside.
"Come on." He said, still facing away from everyone. By his tone of voice, Shigure and Yuki assumed that he was speaking to Tohru. She jumped in surprise from being suddenly called on and followed behind Kyo.
"Yes, coming!" She said with a smile.
"So, Kyo, what did you need me for?" She asked. They stood in the kitchen where Kyo had led her.
"We're making dinner." He said simply and tonelessly. Tohru looked at him in surprise.
"Oh! No, Kyo! You don't have to help me! I would never make you go to all of this trou-"
"Shut up and tell me what to do." He commanded.
"Y-Yes okay!" She said as she scurried around the kitchen.
"What are you doing?" Kyo sighed. Tohru's head shot up.
"Oh! I was looking for the bowls but can't seem to find them!" She giggled. Kyo strolled towards a cabinet and pulled out four bowls with ease.
"Thank you." Tohru said as she took the bowls, a bit embarrassed. She smiled at Kyo as he cooked with her. She knew that seeing his nice, awkward side like she had today was rare, and treasured every second of it.