Chapter 6: Sohma Intervention Gone Wrong
I wasn't really sure what to expect when I got home but it wasn't what I saw. Kyo was sitting at the table across from Yuki and neither of them looked too happy to see me. I figured that Yuki wouldn't be happy after telling him I was seeing Akito but I guess I didn't expect two visits.
"Kyo, when did you get here? Are you taking a break too?"
"What are you stupid?" Kyo jumped to his feet and grabbed my shoulders. "Damn it, why would you do something like go see that damn Akito?"
"Ah Kyo... You're hurting me." I wasn't sure whether he was angry or worried but his grip on my arms was so tight that I was sure it'd leave a mark. He didn't let go and I had to suck in a breath. Oh, mom what am I supposed to say?
"Akito only brings pain. You should know that from the last time you went there." He had heard about Akito's reaction I guess, that time I saw him two years ago. I suppose I should have understood why he was so upset but for some reason I was angry, really angry and sad too. I jerked away.
"Akito has been really nice to me and I don't think it's fair for you to say something like that especially after two years. I mean a person does change sometimes. You two certainly did." For some reason I was crying again which was surprising considering how much better I felt this morning, especially after what Akito said; he had really surprised me.
"What the hell are you talking about?"
"For once I'm actually confused. Miss Honda?"
"I was really happy and when you left I knew things would be different... I just... no one ever called me . I missed you and it hurt and I'm sorry for losing my temper it's just.... I was so lonely." They looked sorry and for some reason that made me more upset. "Akito has been really good to me. He's not exactly a gentle speaking person but he's really... he's different."
He told me I could stay anytime I wished. That's what he said this morning before I left and it made me really happy. Then when I came home no one even bothered saying hello. It hurt, really bad..
"Miss Honda, I'm sorry. I'm sorry if you felt abandoned. I really didn't mean to hurt you and I'm sure the stupid cat didn't think about it either. But seeing Akito is dangerous and I just don't think you should keep going there."
"Say what you want that damn Akito is probably just messing with your head. He doesn't care about anyone."
"That's not true. That's not true at all." I turned around and Kyo grabbed my arm to stop me.
"Let me go." I cried and Shigure appeared.
"Kyo, you really shouldn't manhandle our little flower to get a point across. You'll have to forgive them , they just...."
"No." Kyo blinked and let me go. I ran because it hurt and I was so angry. How could they say those terrible things about Akito when they weren't even there to see things for themselves? I reached the gates faster then I realized and I ended up tripping on a stone outside Akito's door.
The door opened and he stepped outside dressed in his black sweater, pants, and shoes. It was then I realized it was cold and I hadn't bothered with shoes or a jacket. I hope I didn't get a cold. I really didn't want another Sohma to get mad at me especially the one I was really starting to...
"Well, that didn't go well did it?" He sounded so cold and yet he still picked me up off the ground effortlessly. I tried not to look at him because I felt really bad. I had said I didn't forgive them and at that time I meant it but now that I get the chance to think maybe.... oh mom why do I feel so strange?
I sucked in a breath and forced a smile. "Not at all." I told him and he narrowed his eyes angrily. "I ah..."
"What's this?" He touched my arms and I flinched. Sure enough there was a bruise.
"It's nothing really. It was an accident and..."
"Shut up." I fell silent and Akito put his arms around me. I started crying again. Oh mom, was I always this sensitive? "Stop crying over them, over anyone. It's foolish."
"I'm sorry. I'm just so angry and sad. I was so happy this morning and then when I went home Kyo and Yuki.... they acted so different and..."
"You're rambling again. It's cold out here." He picked me up and I felt my face turn red forgetting that I was sad for a moment. No one had ever carried me before.
"Um Akito..." He set me down on a mat and got a blanket. I guess I didn't realize how how cold I was until the warmth of the blanket came over me followed by a weight across my shoulders. Akito didn't say anything but being held like that really made me feel better.
"Let them come here."
"I'm not sure that's a good idea. They..."
"If they care they'll come and besides I want you to stay." He smiled rather icily and I had a feeling he just really wanted a fight with them. Even so, what he said to me made me really happy. Akito really wasn't the kind of person to say what he wanted or what he liked. I usually had to guess but rightt then he said he wanted me to stay with him.
I hugged him. "I'm so happy. Thank you so much."
"What for?"
"For wanting to stay with me. It's the first time you've really said how you feel and it just makes me feel all warm inside... now you're looking at me like I'm crazy. I guess I just...." He kissed me again and all that sadness and all that anger I had felt seemed to float away.
"You really are strange." He said that a lot but sometimes just sometimes I'd catch a glimpse of a smile that was trying to shine through. Akito really was a good person. He just liked to keep all of his feelings locked up inside and sometimes that made him angry, and bitter. I suppose that was better then feeling nothing at all but still I wish I could see him really smile, even just once. I bet he'd be really handsome, more so then he already is.
"Well since I'm here... why don't I make dinner?"
"If that's what you want." He moved away from me and I headed into the main house to start cooking. In all truth I wasn't sure if Yuki and Kyo would come for me. Even if they did it probably wouldn't end well but I guess I'll just have to wait to see what happens. Though I do feel a little guilty for not being there especially after how much Shigure has done for me.
I guess I'll just have to make him some of his favorites when I go home, if I do. Oh mom, I'm so confused but at least I find pockets of happiness especially in Akito. He kissed me and no one had ever done then before, well not before Akito I mean. Who knows maybe, just maybe things will be okay after all.
(A.N. Well what did you all think? Will Yuki and Kyo come looking for Tohru? Will Akito admit he loves her. What will happen? Please R and R. I'll update as soon as I can.)
