No preview of the Hot Spring Chapter guys. :shrugs: Not enough people asked. lol. So you'll have to wait until Chapter 14…or is it 13? I don't remember. lol. I'll go back and check. :checks: Yup! Chapter 14. haha.
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The morning drifted by slowly. Or so it seemed. Kyo was sitting in class, staring up the cieling and paying absolutely no mind to the teacher.
Wonder what Yuki's doing...
Kyo had thought this several times and not once did he question himself as to why.
Let's see...it's second period. He should be in math right now. Then he'll be going to lunch, then gym, then...
"Kyo Sohma!"
Kyo looked up at the teacher who'd just screeched his name, "What?"
"Would you please pay attention? This will be on your test."
"Hell if I care..."
The teacher let out a frustrated moan, not wanting to start an argument with the cat. Kyo went back to staring at the cieling and ignoring his teacher. Soon, the classroom door slid open and tall, handsome man poked his head in.
"I'm looking for Kyo Sohma."
The teacher looked away from the blackboard and at the man, "And you are?"
"Hatori Sohma."
At hearing this name, Kyo's head shot up and he glared at the man, gritting his teeth.
What is that bastard Hatori doing here?
"Kyo, do you know this man?"
"Nope. Haven't the slightest idea who he is."
I'd rather sit in this classroom forever than go with him…
"Kyo, either you come with me, or I'll send Shigure to get you. I promise you, it won't be an attractive sight."
Damn...
The cat reluctantly stood up and followed Hatori out the door. Once the door was closed behind him, Hatori turned to the cat.
"Now, we'll go find Momiji and Hatsuharu."
"Momiji and Hatsuharu? What do we need them for?"
"Today is the physical examination. It's just like you to forget." Came a painfully familiar voice.
Yuki was standing in front of his locker, putting a book away. He looked at Kyo and the cat rolled his eyes.
"Like I keep track of these stupid physicals. There's never anything wrong with us, so why do we even bother?"
"It's a tradition." Hatori replied, "It'll only take about half an hour and then you can return to class. Now come. Let's go find Momiji and Hatsuharu."
Hatori leading, the group made their way down the hall. At this time, Yuki and Kyo would find something to argue about. One would usually say something that would give them the urge to kill one another. But this time, nothing. The two were completely silent.
"Maybe there really is something wrong with you two." Hatori said when he realized how quiet the two were, "Shigure said you two were acting strange. You're not fighting at all."
"You make it seem as though we have nothing better to do with our lives other than argue with each other." Yuki said non-chalantly.
"Yeah, seriously. Our lives aren't all about competition."
At realizing they'd agreed with each other, the two glanced at each other, expressions of shock on their faces. But, just as fast as they'd looked at each other, they turned away. Though the boys couldn't see it, Hatori was smirking.
There must be something odd going on…
The group soon reached Momiji's classroom.
"I'm looking for Momiji Sohma."
"Momiji, do you - "
"Hari!"
A blonde-haired brown-eyed boy in the front jumped to his feet and dashed over to Hatori, tackling him in a hug.
"Well then..." his teacher said laughing a little, "Have him back soon. We're in the middle of a test."
"Hari, I don't want to take the test!" Momiji said to him, "I'm not doing well! I didn't study."
"Well, that seems to be your problem, doesn't it Momiji?"
"Hari, you're such a party pooper..."
After finding Hatsuharu, the group piled into Hatori's car. Hatsuharu in front, Kyo, Yuki, and Momiji in the back and Hatori driving (obviously). The ride was mostly quiet, with the exception of Momiji singing every now and again.
"Who's in the forest strolling? The birds and the bees sing Momiji. The frogs in the pond are calling. Momiji yes it's true!"
"Will shut-up, Momiji?!" Kyo shouted angrily after hearing Momiji's song for the fifth time, "I swear, every time you open your mouth..."
"I'm just trying to lighten the mood, Kyo! It's so dull in here." Momiji smiled and continued, "Who's in the forest strolling? The birds and the bees sing Momiji. The frogs in the - OWW!!"
Kyo had driven his fist into Momiji head, and the poor blonde was whimpering, "Yuki! Kyo's being mean!"
"Kyo, leave Momiji be."
"Why should I take orders from you, you damn rat?"
"If you would just ignore Momiji, you wouldn't get so annoyed. There's no need to beat up on him."
"Do you have any idea how hard it is to ignore that brat?"
"I'm right here, you know!" Momiji interjected loudly.
Bickering like this continued for the rest of the trip. Hatori sighed from the front seat.
"Things seem back to normal..."
The zodiacs all went into Shigure's house upon arrival and sat down in the dining area. Momiji sat happily humming to himself. Hatsuharu sat next to him, eyeing Kyo. Yuki stood leaning against the wall with his arms crossed. Hatori was standing beside him in the same position. Kyo sat in the corner, glaring at the rabbit (Momiji) and grumbling something to himself. All remained silent (with the exception of Momiji and his humming) until Shigure stepped in, followed by the zodiac snake, Ayame.
"Hello, all!" Ayame shouted gleefully, "And Yuki, my darling brother, how have you been?"
"No different from when you last saw me three nights ago." The rat mumbled.
"That's good. That's good. Oh, Hari, I do love these exams! It gives me a chance to see 'Gure in a way I can only see him in the evening." Ayame glanced over at Shigure, "If you understand what I'm saying."
"Oh, I do, Aya. I do."
All but Momiji rolled their eyes at the playful banter of the two. Ayame was referring to the latter portion of the physical exam that consisted of the zodiacs removing their shirts. The portion of the exam Yuki hadn't thought of until the elder zodiacs had begun "flirting". Thoughts of Kyo's trick slipped back into Yuki's head. Memories of his bare body ran circles in his mind. Would Yuki be able to get through this physical with out blushing madly?
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hehe. The actual exam comes in the next chapter.