A/N: Okay, in this one Rey's a little more open than usual. You'll see, but it's cuz Tohru trusts them so she's trying to be nice. She secretly trusts them too. R&R.
-Haru-
I couldn't help but stare after Tohru and Reyra.
'So she had been the one singing on the roof earlier.'
I thought to myself as Kyo and Yuki started walking home. I followed after Momiji and them, lost in my own thoughts.
-Tohru-
I couldn't help it, as soon as I looked Reyra in the eyes I cracked.
"After mom died I was living with grandpa, but then he had to go and live with his daughter and her family while his house was getting renovations done so I said I could stay with a friend, but you know that Saki has such a huge family and Uo lives in a one room apartment so I thought if I could live on my own for a while then everyone would be happy. I lived in a tent for about a week in the woods, but then one morning I passed by a house and met Yuki and his cousin. After an incident I got sick and after that they allowed me to live in there house as their housekeeper, but I clean and cook for my room. They're really nice and everything, please don't be mad!"
I said in a rush and bowed in apology. I had expected her to yell at me, so I was shocked when she started to laugh.
"That is hilarious!"
She said and I looked up at her confused.
"Huh?"
I asked and she laughed that much harder.
"Here I thought you were in some kind of relationship with one of them."
She said and I blushed.
"Oh no, it's nothing like that."
I said and she smiled up at me before wiping her eyes.
"If that's it then don't you think we should pick out something nice for dinner? I'll even help you cook."
She said and my eyes widened.
"Really? You never cook for anyone."
I said in disbelief and she reached out and ruffled my hair.
"I said I'd help didn't I? So I'll help."
She said and I smiled at her.
"Okay."
I said and we turned down the aisle and started looking for something to cook for dinner tonight.
'I'm sure Shigure won't mind if I bring some company.'
I thought as we checked out and headed outside.
"So, where is their house?"
She asked and I smiled at her.
"It's in the woods, but don't worry I know the way."
I said and she just shook her head at me as she took most of the bags.
"Rey, I can carry some."
I said and she just gave me a look that said, 'You think I'm going to let you carry anything? Do you not know me at all?' and I couldn't help but laugh.
-Reyra-
I followed Tohru through town until she took a trail that branched off and went into the woods. I had to admit, the scenery was beautiful and the serenity that came with being far away from the city was almost breathtaking. I saw a house as the trees cleared and followed Tohru to the door. She slid it open and took her shoes off and I kicked mine off next to hers.
"Shigure! Yuki! Kyo! I'm home!"
She called out as she stepped up into the house, I followed her silently.
"Yo Ru, where's the kitchen?"
I asked as she turned down a hall and I had no idea where anything was.
"Oh, it's down this hall, second door on your right."
She said and I nodded as I followed her instructions. I smiled as I saw the huge kitchen and noticed it was spotless.
'Only Tohru can get a kitchen this clean.'
I thought with a smirk as I set everything down and started to put it away. It took me a few tries to find out where everything went, but after that I was fine. I found the pots and pans and started on dinner. I was chopping the vegetables when Tohru came into the room.
"Oh! Rey, you should have told me you were going to start."
She said as she came up to me while tying an apron around her waist.
"It's fine, I'm almost done anyway."
I said and she paused in tying the apron and looked around the kitchen helplessly. I sighed before rolling my eyes at her.
"Fine, you can do the dishes."
I said and she smiled at me before walking over and starting on them. She never liked having other people doing things for her, she got that from her mom. But it's one of her best qualities, though at the same time it's one of her worst.
She finished the dishes in no time and I was still cooking.
"Are you sure there's nothing I can help you with?"
She asked and I laughed as I shook my head at her request.
"No, I'm sure. But if it makes you feel better you can go call everyone for dinner."
I said and she smiled before taking off her apron, hanging it up, then running out of the room. I laughed at her before cutting everything off and taking it all to the table in the main room since Tohru had explained to me that was where everyone ate. I had just set the last of the food down when I heard the sound of multiple pairs of feet running towards me. I sighed as I moved back so I didn't get trampled. The door slid open to reveal five, very hungry looking boys and a worried looking Tohru behind them. I laughed a little when they all moved to get through the door at the same time, resulting in none of them being able to squeeze through.
"Calm down boys, there's enough to go around."
I said and they all looked up at me in shock before Momiji managed to squeeze through and dashed for the table. The others followed suit shortly after.
"This is delicious!"
Momiji called out as everyone started to chow down.
"Mf mourse it is, Mohru made it."
Kyo said and I rolled my eyes before moving to go back into the kitchen to clean up.
"No I didn't Kyo, Reyra made it."
Tohru said and I froze as I felt several pairs of shocked eyes on me as everyone stopped eating.
'Dammit Tohru, why'd you have to go and say that? Couldn't you have just let them think you cooked it?'
I thought with a sigh before disappearing into the kitchen.
-Haru-
Kyo, Yuki, Momiji, Shigure and I had been out in the gardens enjoying the warm day when Tohru came out and told us that dinner was ready. We all loved her food and raced to be the first ones back at the house. We all got stuck in the doorway because we all tried to get to the food at the same time.
"Calm down boys, there's enough to go around."
A soft voice said and I looked up in surprise to see Reyra standing in the room with a small smile on her face. Momiji slipped through first and dashed for the table, we all followed shortly after. The food was delicious, I mean it normally was because Tohru was an amazing cook, but this seemed even better than usual.
"This is delicious!"
Momiji cried out, voicing my thoughts.
"Mf mourse it is, Mohru made it."
Kyo said around his food as he shoveled more into his mouth and I noticed Reyra starting to head back into the kitchen.
"No I didn't Kyo, Reyra made it."
Tohru said and we all froze and turned to look at the red and black pixie haired girl who froze in the doorway. I heard her sigh before she disappeared into the kitchen. I heard Kyo swallow his food before speaking.
"She did? Why?"
He asked as Tohru sat down next to him.
"She wanted to. You guys should feel really special, she never cooks for anyone."
She said and that made me think for a while as I finished my food. I barely paid any attention to the conversation Tohru was having with Shigure until I heard Reyra's name.
"So, she's a friend of yours then Tohru?"
Shigure asked and Tohru nodded.
"Mhm, we've been friends since I was little. I hope you don't mind I brought her here."
Tohru said and Shigure shook his head with a smile.
"No, not at all. We'll just have to be careful until she leaves."
He said and everyone nodded.
We all finished our food, but none of us wanted to get up to take the dishes into the kitchen. We were too stuffed. Just as Tohru was about to get up to get them, Reyra came back into the room, gathered them all up silently, then disappeared back into the kitchen.
"Doesn't talk much does she?"
Shigure asked and Tohru smiled at him.
"Oh no, she does. It's just she's in someone else's home so she's being on her best behavior. If she wasn't she'd be much more talkative. Once she gets to know you you'll see what I mean."
She said and we all nodded in understanding.
"I'm going to go see if I can help her with the dishes."
Momiji said as he got to his feet and was out of the room before anyone could say anything.
"You don't think he'd try anything do you?"
Yuki asked Shigure and he shook his head, but I could tell he wasn't so sure himself. Suddenly, we heard a scream and we all scrambled to our feet and ran into the kitchen to see what was wrong. All of us hoping against all hope that Momiji hadn't hugged Reyra and transformed.
