Author's Note
Hello my lovely readers, I know I haven't been updating as of late, but I do plan to finish this fanfic! I am going to upload as much as possible this year. Thank you for baring with me this long! Enjoy the chapter!
Kyo's P.O.V.
I nervously stood at Tohru's door, hand held up ready to knock, as I thought of what to say to her, how she'd react, and if she was even willing to talk to me. Fearing that she wouldn't I hesitated, for an instant I considered walking away but, the quiet rustle of sheets from inside her room convinced me otherwise . She was going to sleep! With a sense of urgency I gently rapped at her door and tried not to let my voice crack as I called her name, "Tohru...it's me". My heart rate sped up when I heard her sweet voice call back out to me, "Kyo?" In my heart I knew it was now or never that damned Yuki was in the shower, he couldn't intervene this time and end the conversation early. With determination lacing my voice I told her, "Tohru, I'm coming in. I have some things I want to say to you."
I pushed my way into the room, it looked exactly the same as it had in high school, with her giant fluffy bed, plush rug, and stationary desk, which had files and paper strewn across it rather than books. I felt a rush of nostalgia hit me as I shut the door behind me. Tohru sat on her bed, pink comforter pulled up to her pajama clad chest, looking at me with her wide chestnut eyes. She reminded me of a doe. I cleared my throat and took a seat at her desk, facing her, "Look, I know I left without telling you, and I'm sorry. I'm sorry I failed you. I'm sorry you lost our apartment. I'm sorry I didn't consider how this would affect you." I looked down at my hands, shame flooding through me, "But most of all, I'm sorry I hurt you. I love you with all of me, and-" my voice cracked, "I want to know where we stand in this relationship." I met her eyes for the first time since I started talking, she looked dazed. I opened my mouth to speak but, her words silenced me. Tohru smiled sadly and looked down, "Kyo, you were my first love, a part of me will always love you too, but I don't think I can consider us in a romantic relationship anymore.", Tohru's words were like a crushing blow to my chest.
I felt panicked, I was flooded with regrets, and the fear I would lose her forever. With desperation in my voice I choked out, "Okay...but would you be open to a relationship with me again? If I can prove to you I love you? If I can convince you I'm truly sorry?" I watched her face. She looked at me, smiling she said, "Kyo, I already told you I forgive you, you don't need to prove anything. I still love you but a lot of things changed while you were gone. I'm open to whatever fate has in store for me. If fate brings me back to you then so be it, but I'm not agreeing to anything right now." Her words washed over me, with renewed hope I muttered "Okay, I understand." There was still a chance for us. "Thank you for talking to me, I'll leave you to rest." Walking over to her I gently kissed her forehead, whispering a soft, "Goodnight" in her ear.
In the hall I leaned against the wall. I'm going to fight for her. I'm going to make things right. Tohru was my guiding light, without her I'd be lost. I won't let her down a second time.
Yuki's P.O.V.
After exiting the shower, I had went to bid Tohru goodnight but, upon closing in on her door, I could faintly hear the conversation from inside. In a soft voice Tohru had told Kyo she still loved him. A sharp pain bloomed in my chest, thoughts of Tohru filled my mind. Once again, I played second fiddle. In all the time we had spent together without him, she hadn't muttered a single word of love to me. Kyo still had his hand wrapped tightly around Tohru's heart. He had a chance to become her lover once more, a chance I hadn't had even once. Dark thoughts continued to plague my mind, aiding my inner turmoil. I can't have her love. I will never be her lover. Kyo once again had more than I ever would.
I sighed, rolling onto my side, I looked out the window. The moon shone brightly through night, as though mocking my sour mood. I closed my eyes as I heard Kyo leave her room, relieved he wasn't staying there. I fought the urge to go to her, and bid her the goodnight I never did, I was afraid of the expression I would see on her face. As I was about to close my eyes I heard the gentle slide of my door opening. I didn't move, instead I laid still facing the wall, acting as though I was asleep. Whoever had entered my room stayed quiet too, only the faint sound of breathing could be heard. Kyo's voice broke through the silence, "Hey...you damn rat are you up?" I didn't respond, he paused and sighed, "Well anyway thanks for taking care of Tohru while I was gone. I appreciate it but...that doesn't mean I won't still fight you for her." It wasn't until my door closed that I looked over. Staring at the ceiling, I remembered, the fight isn't over yet. I have a chance.
This realization thrilled me, if Kyo believed he had to compete with me it meant Tohru must have told him something that hinted she might not want to pursue a relationship with him! I could make her happier than that cat ever could. We could be happy together. With these thoughts clearing my mind I drifted off to sleep.
End
So how was that chapter? I'm still a high school student, and have recently gone homeless, but I'm writing on my tablet from now on. I'm going to post new chapters at least once a month! I hope you'll continue to enjoy my story.
