Chapter 4 - Party Time

It was 6:00am when Tohru woke up the next day and pulled out a little notebook she bought at one of the stores. She opened the first page and began to write.

Tohru's Diary

6:03am April 12th 1912(?) Friday

I'm not sure what to make of this situation. How have we been taken back 100 years in the past? This is crazy! I wish I was at home right now, it's a Friday so I would be up making the boys breakfast, I wish I could still do that...now it's up to the ships staff to do that. Kyo and I had a nice talk last night, he told me that it's ok to be afraid and then we watched the stars together. He actually began to hold my hand, I didn't say anything, I just let him do it. It felt nice, to be able to hold his hand. He wasn't angry when he talked to me...I hope we can do it again sometime...

Tohru closed her book and put it away in her bag and chose her dress for the day. This one was a light pink a simple dress, silky and soft. Went no lower than her heels, it had a darker pink waist ribbon with a fancy white laced collar, but that was it. She admiried herself in the mirror before quietly closing the door behind her becuase she roomates were still sleeping. By now Tohru was used to this process. She would get dresses and wait at the staircase for Yuki and Kyo. Today she waited silently casualy galancing at her pocket watch. She wondered what they were going to do today. Other days they had looked around the decks, played with some younger kids on the deck with their toys and relaxed under the sun. She heard some footsteps and turned around to sure enough, see Yuki and Kyo walking down the stairs.

"I have a great idea of what we should do today Ms. Honda." Yuki said. Tohru nodded for him to continue. "They are thowing a party all afternoon in the first class quaters, why don't we go!" Tohru stood frozen for a moment. First class party? She was in third class how was she supposed to blend in? She simply nodded not wanting to worry him. Yuki wrapped his arm around Tohru's and escorted her to breakfast. She knew Kyo wouldn't because he didn't like showing or talking about his feelings. Ever sience the curse had been lifted for them Yuki has been happy, but Kyo has been very quiet. Tohru knew why, he wanted to say something to a girl about his feelings because now he could. Once they were seated Tohru didn't even look at the menu just began asking questions about this party.

"Who all is going to be there?"

"Everyone in first class as far as I know." Yuki said. Great, those people would be able to tell in a mili-second that she wasn't first class! She shot another question.

"It goes all afternoon?"

"Yes, but we can leave whenever we want to." Yuki said. At least that was a good thing, if they caught on too much Tohru could just leave.

"Where will it be?"

"In the main dining hall. Now Ms. Honda stop worring and choose what you'd like to eat." Yuki said handing her a menu. Tohru slowly took it. This afternoon was going to be something.

Tohru placed her notebook into her purse as she closed the door to her stateroom. She had dressed in the best dress she owned; the dress she wore on the day she boarded, to wear to this party. As she made her way down the hall, people continued to stare at her. She turned bright red, she felt out of place considering she was in a high class gown yet she was walking through third class quaters. Finally she reached the elevator and got on and got off as fast as she could move. She elegantly walked to the first class dining hall and waiting outside of the door for her two friends. As soon as Kyo saw Tohru he began to turn red, she looked beautiful, from her slightly curled hair to her elegant yellow dress, she looked very cute! Tohru took Kyo and Yuki's hands and the doormen held open two large glass doors for them to enter. Tohru was amazed at the sight. People were dancing, eating and talking, but that was it. There was no laughing, playing, or joyful faces. Everyone looked in love, serious, and profesional. Tohru didn't have a problem with that, except it didn't look like any of them were having a good time.

"Everything alright Ms. Honda?" Yuki asked. Tohru gave a quick nod, but Kyo stated what she was thinking.

"Everyone looks so bored." he said quietly. Yuki sighed, 'At least he didn't yell it.' Yuki turned to him.

"They need to look elegant." he claimed. Kyo rolled his eyes, he hated that word, 'elegant'. It was just another word for a stuck up jerk that wanted to look good 24/7. Yuki walked off to talk with some people, that left Kyo and Tohru all alone. Tohru held out her hand.

"Want to dance Kyo?" she asked. Kyo looked at her and could see her cheeks going red. He didn't want to make it more akward.

"Sure." he said taking her hand and leading her to the floor were everyone was dancing. He put his hands on Tohru's waist, and Tohru put her hands around his neck. After a while of being silent, Kyo finally spoke. "Having fun so far?" he asked. 'That was a dumb question...' he thought to himself. Tohru giggled.

"I'm having a blast considering what happened." she said with a warm smile. She began to talk about everything that she enjoyed on the trip; it was pretty much everything. Finally the song ended and the two let go of eachother. They were both red with embarrassment but had fun dancing with eachother. "So Kyo, I was wondering..." Kyo looked at Tohru as she spoke. She usually didn't sound like that. "Do you want to watch the stars again sometime?" she asked. Kyo turned bright red. He found it like a date when Tohru asked.

"Sure, it was...kinda fun last time..." he said trailing off. He didn't want to let on that he really wanted to go with her again.

"Great! How about tonight?" she asked beaming with happiness. Kyo nodded and Tohru gave him a big smile. He didn't know why, but that smile always made his face heat up.

"Kyo? Are you ready?" Tohru asked popping her head into his room. Kyo was kicked back in his chair; Tohru thought he looked really bored, so she thought now was a good time to go out. Kyo stared at her for a bit. He stood and began walking to the door. They walked side by side as they walked down the long hallway. Kyo had taken his jacket off, so now he was only wearing a white dress shirt. They didn't make eye contact when going down the hall, simpy walked along side eachother. Once they exited onto the deck Tohru was amazed!

"Wow Kyo! Look at the stars tonight!" Tohru said looking up. She grabbed his hand as she began to walk closer to the front of the ship. She grabbed onto the railing and stared at the stars.

"Why are you so interested in the stars?" Tohru's face turned sad and she looked at her shoes.

"Well...because on my Mom. I thought we she died she went up to heaven and...now she's on of those stars." Kyo stared at her for a while. Tohru began to give a weak giggle. "It's kinda silly know, right? My Mom isn't even born yet." Kyo knew she was trying to laugh to hide her feelings, he could see the tears forming in her eyes. 'Why does she hate to tell people how she feels?' Kyo asked himself. He always wanted people to know what he was feeling or thinking, why not Tohru?

"Well..." Kyo started. Tohru looked at him. "That means...your Mom is always watching over you, right?" Tohru nodded. Kyo looked up at the sky. "That's why you want to get home so badly." Tohru closed her eyes tightly and nodded.

"If I'm here, she isn't watching over me, but at home she is!" Tohru said, her voice cracking. "I just want to go home..." Tohru said. Kyo gave her a friendly look. He reached out and held her hand.

"No matter what happens, she will always be watching over you." Tohru's eyes widened and she took a good look at Kyo, then nodded. He was right, her Mom would always be there.

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