Hey guys and gals! Here's the next chapter. I hope you enjoy! Read and Review please!! Oh- and I know that they might not have ipods in Fruits Basket
But it's my fanfiction- so I added ipods. I'll try not to add to many out-of-anime items,
so- just let the ipods be! I had a ton of fun writing this chapter by the way.
Disclaimer- I dont own Fruits Basket or the song:
Its You by Fireflight
- but I do own:
Tokami Ukichi - Kami
Ellisaia Kamisaki
Kohaku Sohma
Koharu Sohma
"Kohaku Sohma- be careful young man!" But it was to late, he was already falling, and he landed right on top of me.
We landed with a thud on the concrete walking space. All I could do though was stare up at the boy on top of me.
"I'm so sorry!" he exclaimed, quickly standing up, and extending his arms out, to help me stand up. Without knowing it, I had put my hands in his, and he was helping me up.
"Are you alright?" Kohaku asked me.
"Ko…ha…ku..?" I managed to whisper, and my eyes were slowly starting to tear up- but not with tears of pain.
"Yeah… but are you sure-" Kohaku started, but before he could finish, I had flung myself at him, hugging him, and letting the tears fall from my eyes and down my cheeks. Another boy had run up to us when we had fallen, and was staring bewildered at us.
"Kohaku… what did you do to her?" he asked.
"I didn't do anything!" Kohaku exclaimed, worried that he had hurt me more then he thought he had.
"I'll go get Ha'ri!" Momiji said, and raced off. Finally, realizing what I was doing, I let go and turned around, blushing deeply.
"Are you… alright?" Kohaku asked me, worried. I nodded quickly- though my head did slightly hurt, I was in to much happiness to even think about the pain in my head. Soon, Momiji was back, and had a man with him.
"I was told that you fell and hit you head on the concrete," he said," May I take a look and make sure everything is fine- no blood or anything?" I shook my head, gesturing to him that it was alright, and he began checking my head.
"I'm sorry Hatori sir," Kohaku told him, "I should have been more careful."
"You're lucky Kohaku," Hatori replied," She has shows no damage- no blood or anything. Do you feel dizzy or anything?" I shook my head no, and he nodded.
"I'll walk her to Shigure's house!" Momiji offered," That way I can be sure that Elli's friend makes it there in one piece." I looked gratefully at Momiji, but soon, Kohaku was standing in front of me- wide-eyed; then he turned to Momiji.
"Elli- as in Ellisaia?" Kohaku asked Momiji, who nodded, and then Kohaku's head seemed to snap back in my direction- his eyes widening as it all sunk in.
"Kamkam?" he asked me softly.
"Koko," I responded softly, not being able to keep from smiling.
"KAMKAM!" he exclaimed and hugged me, holding me close, and he spun around a couple times with me.
"Well- what would you know…" the other said.
"What is it Koharu?" Momiji asked him.
"These two knew each other when they were younger," Koharu explained," And when Tokami had to move away with Ellisaia, Koharu made a promise to her."
"What promise?" Momiji asked, and Koharu just nodded his head toward the two of us.
"Kamkam, now that you've came back," Kohaku said," Be my official girlfriend- please?" I felt more tears run down my cheek, out of happiness, and I nodded enthusiastically. I held onto him tightly, not wanting to let him go- afraid I'd wake up and find this all to be a dream.
-Flashback-
I looked back at my house- or what used to be my house anyway. I couldn't believe all this was happening. First, my parents both die- leaving me all alone; well not completely alone- I still had Elli and her parents, but I didn't have my parents. Now, Elli's father has been transferred, and we have to move. I wanted to stay here- more then anything- but of course, I didn't say anything. Ever since the accident, I hadn't uttered a single word to anyone. Elli's mother thought I'd get over my silent stage in time, but I didn't think so.
"Come on," Elli said softly, "It's almost time to go." We were about to begin walking back to her house, down the road a little bit, but then I saw someone peer out of the forest. Stopping, I walked to the forest where Kohaku was, and instantly the tears began to flow. He hugged me, trying to comfort me- Kohaku was my other best friend here- kind of like my boyfriend in a way- although we were only eight, we both had crushes on the other- and knew the other felt the same way.
"Kamkam, can you promise me something?" Kohaku asked me, and I looked at him, wiping away my tears- then I nodded, and he continued," Promise me that you'll return one day, and be my real girlfriend."
"Okay," I said softly," Promise." He gave me one last hug, and then he started backing away slowly. Behind him stood Koharu, his twin, and sadly I waved goodbye to him. He waved back, and I slowly rejoined Elli, who waved a goodbye back to the twins. I knew those would be the last two words I would speak for a long time.
-End Flashback-
I entered Shigure's house, and Elli was immediately in front of me.
"About time!" she exclaimed, hugging me tightly," I thought something had happened to you! I know I told you midnight- but I thought you'd be back before then!"
"Gomen," I apologized softly, avoiding her eyes. Kohaku had been about to walk me home, but his mother had called him inside, and he had sadly let me go.
"Your dinner is in the kitchen," Tohru said, right before she left the room. I nodded, and walked into the kitchen. After heating it up, I found myself standing in the kitchen eating it. I noticed Shigure watching me, but I didn't really care- I was too happy with the last couple hours of events. Finishing up, I washed my share of dishes, and then with a polite nod to Shigure, I headed up the stairs. I lied down on the bed, next to Elli's already sleeping form, and silently turned on my ipod to the next random song it would play.
I wish that I could break all the mirrors in my mind
The ones that lie to me and steal away my pride
I wish I could be blind to everything that haunts me
If I use my heart, I can see your face
You show me the real me
It's You that I search for
It is You I can't live without
Your hope is what I long for
When nothing's left in me
It's You
This world is always trying to take a piece of me
But You are always there to make me feel complete
If I can keep my eyes on what You have for me
I will face the truth and never look away
You'll show me the real me
It's You that I search for
It is You I can't live without
Your hope is what I long for
When nothing's left in me
It's You
When I have nowhere else to go
And I can't find my way out
Your light it comes to guide me
I can't hide
You show me the real
It's You that I search for
It is You I can't live without
Your hope is what I long for
When nothing's left in me
It's You
(2x)
I fell asleep as the song ended, smiling happily to myself.
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The next morning, I woke up at the normal time I usually do. Elli was still asleep next to me, and I softly got up and off the bed. I turned my ipod off, and put it away, then got dressed for school. Sighing softly to myself as I brushed my black hair, I remembered last night- finding Kohaku and keeping my promise I had made eight years earlier. Finishing up, I walked across the room, and stared out the window- allowing my thoughts to run wild- like wild horses in the plains. After a little while, I decided to go downstairs and join everyone who was up- which was everyone except Elli.
"Good morning everyone!" I exclaimed happily, as I entered the room. They all looked at me, surprised that it was me and not Elli- and that I was talking.
"Good morning, Kami," Yuki smiled, obviously happy that I was talking. I sat down in my normal spot and waited patiently for Elli. When I heard her walking down the stairs, I secretly prepared myself. As soon as she entered the room, I launched myself at her, and knocked her down playfully.
"'Morning sissy!" I exclaimed happily, and she instantly began smiling and laughing.
"Sissy's back!" she exclaimed and hugged me closely.
"Is this how she normally acted before the accident?" Tohru asked.
"Yes! Exactly how she acted!" Elli exclaimed happily, and I helped her stand up. She went to the table and ate her breakfast, while I watched everyone, and listened to everyone's conversations- I wasn't being nosy. I just wanted to know what everyone had to say in the morning.
"Okay," Yuki said, standing up," We should get going." We all stood up and headed out the door, and toward school.
"So, what brought you back?" Elli asked me, as we walked arm in arm, behind the others.
"I found Kohaku," I sang," And now I has a boyfriend!"
"Really!?" she exclaimed happily," Are he and Koharu the same old doppelgangers?" I laughed, and nodded. I told her about how we met- but I left out the part of me falling on the concrete- that might make her worry about me. She would probably never have found out- except I forgot one little thing.
"Hey Elli!" Momiji said happily, skipping up to us," Say, Kami, how's your head?"
"It's fine Momiji," I replied smiling," Thank you."
"Okay! Ha'ri wanted me to make sure!"
"What do you mean?" Elli asked, and then turned to me.
"When me and Kohaku re-met, he literally ran into me, and knocked me down on the concrete walking space- but I'm fine!" I assured everyone. I didn't notice the look pass between Yuki and Momiji- which was because Elli insisted she check my head.
Authors Note: the look that passes between Yuki and Momiji is a look that says "Thank gosh Kohaku and Koharu aren't cursed Sohma's- or else there'd be some trouble. OKay- back to the chapter!!
I stood there, arms folded, as she checked all around for any bumps or anything. Finally, she stopped and smiled, satisfied that I wasn't hurt. The warning bell sounded, and I gave Elli a goodbye hug. Then, she took off with Momiji toward their class, and I went with Tohru, Kyo and Yuki towards our class.
"So, this is the real you?" Tohru asked me, and I nodded enthusiastically.
"Yep! Now that I've found Kohaku again- my life is almost exactly as it was back then," I explained," Except with out my parents- that's the only difference- but Elli's parents are amazing." Tohru nodded, and then I remembered something.
"Hey- Yuki, Kyo," I said, and they looked at me," Do you guys know Kohaku and Koharu? Since you're all Sohma's and all."
"We might- but probably not," Yuki answered," We know some of them, but there are some we never meet."
"Oh, okay," I nodded, and we entered class, sat down, and the bell rang- signaling the beginning of school.