A Chance, chapter 2 by Kagome
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2003 9:10 am
~*~ Konnichi wa every one! Gomen nasai for the long wait! I had lost the file and had to write another one. Here is the second chapter to ?A Chance?. Arigato guys for the great reviews! They?re awesome! ~*~
Disclaimer: ?????? I DO NOT OWN FRUITS BASKET!? *Crosses arms stubbornly* ?There I said it, you happy now?? *Drops arms to side and hangs her head sadly, letting out a loud sigh* ?It?s so hard to admit the truth.?
WARNINGS: Nothing major for now, just a bit of swearing. Nothing to bad though. I was going to make this chapter limey but decided to hold off on that part for now. I thought it would be better if I left that for more towards the end. * Dodges a few heavy objects as her viewers show their displeasure in her decision.*
CH. 2: Heated Discussions
?Honda-san?? Yuki called quietly to Tohru. He had gone downstairs to ask Tohru what was for dinner and if she needed any help to prepare it. But when he stepped into the kitchen, he saw her standing by the sink absentmindedly washing the same dish for the past minute or so. She seamed lost at thought staring out the window, as if she were in a trance. He stepped closer to her. ?Honda-san? Are you all right?? He narrowed his eyebrow a bit in concern when she continued to slowly wash the dish and not answer him. Yuki stepped closer and placed a hand gently on her shoulder.
?CRASH!? The dish fell from her hands and shattered into a million pieces in the sink. Her body stiffened and she let out a small gasp of surprise. She whirled around to come face to face with a shocked Yuki.
?Yuki-kun!? Tohru looked at him with wide blue eyes. He looked at the sink then back at Tohru.
?Gomen Honda-san, I did not mean to scare you like I did.? Yuki said. Tohru shook her head slowly, she seamed a bit dazed still, then suddenly snapping out of it and shaking her head wildly.
?Iie! Don?t apologize! If I was paying more attention this wouldn?t of happened!? Tohru said frantically. Yuki smiled at her and was about to tell her not to worry when the shoji door was hastily thrown open, followed by it slamming hard and then angry footsteps that headed their way. Seconds later, Kyo walked into the kitchen. Tohrus eyes widened a bit and a blush crawled its way across her cheeks. Kyo stopped when he noticed that both Yuki and Tohru were staring at him. Well mostly Tohru anyway. Kyo stared into her wide, blue orbs. A small blush also appeared on his cheeks. Tohru quickly tore her eyes from his and looked at the ground. Yuki looked from one red face to the other. He was really confused. What had happened between the two that he didn?t know about? This was a very awkward moment and he didn?t like it one bit. Anger played across his eyes as he glared at Kyo. That baka neko had to have done something to her!
Kyo saw Yuki glare at him. What the hell did he do now? Kyo narrowed his eyes. The tension in the room suddenly grew ten times its size as Yuki clenched his fists at his sides and continued to glare daggers at Kyo. Kyo suddenly grew angry and crouched into a fighting stance.
?Got something to say kuso nezumi!? Kyo growled. Just then Shigure decided to walk in. Stopping short, he observed the seine before him. He opened his mouth to say something but Kyo and Yuki swung their glares on him. Getting the hint, he sweat dropped and slowly backed out of the kitchen. A nervous smile painted on his face. When he was out of the room the two quarreling boys returned their attention back on each other.
?What have you done to Honda-san?? Yuki demanded.
?What the hell are you talking about? You looking to get you ass kicked you bastard!? Kyo yelled heatedly.
?The only one that is going to get kicked is yours baka neko. Or did you forget that!? Yukis voice raised as his anger increased.
?Bring it on Kuso nezumi! I?ll?? Kyo yelled but was stopped short as Yukis image appeared in front of him and gave him an upper cut to the chin. Kyo stumbled back, but just as quickly he regained his balance and lunged at Yuki. Tohru looked on, her mouth agape and her right hand suspended in air as if to stop them. Yuki did a hard kick to Kyos stomach, sending him sprawling across the ground and sliding to a stop besides Tohru.
?Kyo-kun! Are?? But she didn?t get to finish as he shot up and charged at Yuki again.
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Shigure sat at the low table to think and wait for dinner. He wasn?t going into the kitchen again till those two had sort out there problems. He let out a long sigh. He?d have to ask Tohru later on to clean up the kitchen. He knew things would be broken and out of place after the two got done with there fight. A noise behind him was heard and his eyes slowly widened. Just then an orange blur flew across the table and threw the rice paper door.
?My poor house?? Shigure softly cried. Tohru ran up to him and looked threw the torn rice paper at Kyo, who was picking himself up off the ground. ?Tohrrruuuu! Kyos wrecking my house again.? Shigure wined. Kyo ran back threw the hole he had made and went to leap over the table. But his foot got caught and he ended up falling into Tohru, landing on the floor with a soft thud. When Kyo gathered his surroundings, he was looking into soft blue eyes.
?Toru?? Kyo said softly. She was lying beneath him; her arms encircled his waist. He could feel her heart beat as it picked up its pace. Her face was a bright red and he could feel the heat penetrating from her body. He also felt something else pushed up against his chest that made him feel? things. The moment was interrupted when a shadow crept across their entangled bodies. Kyo looked to the side to see who it was. Yuki stood there, his face filled of shock. Shigure wore the same expression.
?Y?? Yuki swallowed the lump in his throat. ?You? didn?t change. H how?s that possible?? Yuki stuttered. Kyo, a bit pissed at the interruption, got up carefully and faced Yuki. A smile grew across his handsome features. Tohru got up and stood next to Kyo quietly.
?What?s the matter? jealous?? Kyos smile grew wider. He was taunting Yuki, and they all knew it. To make him even madder, Kyo wrapped an arm around Tohrus slim waist and pulled her up against him. Her cheeks felt as if a fever had set in. She felt embarrassed but at the same time it felt? good. It just felt right! She looked at Yuki, who looked as if he was going to start another fight. She gently pulled away from Kyos grip and stepped away a little.
?Gomen, Kyo-kun, Yuki-kun? I need to start dinner for everyone.? She said quietly and walked towards the kitchen. When she disappeared around the corner, Yuki and Shigure returned there looks at Kyo.
?Kyyooooo, why don?t you sit by me and tell us what just happened hmmm?? Shigure put on his original smile and patted the floor next to him. Kyo crossed his arms stubbornly and glared at the two soumas.
?Why the hell should I?? Kyo growled. But then thought better of it. This was a good chance to get back at that bastard! Kyo pushed past Yuki with his shoulder and sat down across from Shigura. Yuki soon followed and sat at the edge, glaring at Kyo. He wanted to pound him into the ground but was really curious about why Kyo didn?t turn cat when he fell on Tohru. Kyo told them about what happened earlier. Throwing in a few cocky comments to Yuki when he got to the part where him and Tohru fell and he was able to hold her. He left out the part when they had shared that passionate kiss though. When he was done explaining, Yuki looked as if he was about to kill him? brutally, and Shigura sat there with his eyes closed, thinking about what Kyo had just told them.
?A guy dressed in black with magical arrows. Well he can?t be bad if that arrow wasn?t meant to kill someone. Could it be possible that someone had found a cure for the Juunishi curse? Or is this a weird twist of fate?? Shigure pondered out loud. Then he got that far away dreamy look in his eyes. ?If it?s a weird twist of fate then does that mean I to get to hold Tohru to??
?No you can?t!? Both Kyo and Yuki yelled in unison.
?Awww? but why not? Kyo gets to.? Shigure wined.
?Iie!? They both yelled again.
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Later on, after an awkward dinner, Tohru said she was a little tired and that she was going to go to bed early. She wasn?t really tired; she was just a bit uncomfortable with the fact that both Kyo and Yuki were having staring competitions, and Kyo kept looking at her strangely. The look sent shivers up her body, but not in a bad way. Laying awake in bed, Tohru thought about the creepy man and the weird, powdery substance he had shot at them from his small cross bow. She was really scared when Kyo had pushed her out of the way and was shot instead. She remembered as the arrow hit him a cloud of orange dust erupted and covered them both. As the strange powder cleared, and they looked back at the tall man, he was gone. Then she remembered the kiss? her cheeks heated a bright red and she shook her head to chase the memories away. As she lay there, begging sleep to come, she finally gave up.
?Maybe I should check on Kyo- kun?? she said to herself softly. The night was cold and she wanted to make sure his sliding door to the balcony wasn?t open. She got up from her bed and quietly padded to her door. Opening it slightly, she peered out into the hallway to see if anyone was there. Tip toeing to Kyos door, she lightly placed her ear up to it so she could hear if there was any sound coming from his room, telling her if he was up or not.
Tohru quietly crept into the dark room. She stopped just a few feet from his bed, watching the gentle rise and fall of his chest as he slept. Her eyes traveled up to his face, admiring his hansom features. She blushed a dark shade of crimson as she caught herself staring at his perfectly shaped lips. Bringing her hands up to her burning cheeks in embarrassment, she quickly turned and walked over to the balcony door. She needed some fresh, cold air to cool her cheeks. The sliding door was closed so she pulled at it to open it. When the door didn?t budge she grasped the door with both hands and pulled a little harder. As the door gave way, she lost her balance and collided with something hard as she fell back. Two strong-arms encircled her tiny waist. Preventing her fall.
?Oi.? A male voice said sternly. Tohru whipped her head up to see who it was.
?K? Kyo- kun!? Tohru said surprised. They stayed like that for a while. Her blush deepened as she looked down at his arms that encircled her waist. ?Gomen, Kyo-kun!? she cried, quickly moving out of his grasp and turned to face him. ?Arigato? for catching me.?
?Feh...? Kyo huffed. Scratching his head and yawning. Tohru saw him yawn and gasped out loud. Her small hand flying to her mouth.
?Gomen nasai! I didn?t mean to wake Kyo-kun!? Toru cried apologetically. She turned and shut the door to his balcony.
?You?re so damn noisy.? He said with a yawn. Tohru turned to him, a sad frown on her features. Kyo could have sworn he saw her eyes a bit teary. ?Y...Your not going to c?cry now are you?? Kyo frantically looked left from right. He couldn?t stand when she cried. Especially if it was for him.
?Iie, Kyo-kun?? a salty tear started to run down her cheek. ?Gomen, I... I didn?t mean to wake you. T? The door was stuck, I wanted to make sure Kyo-kun was ok. I? It?s cold out tonight...? She franticly searched her brain for an explanation on why she was in his room at three in the morning. Kyo watched her with slight, wide eyes, as another tear fell down her face. His face softens at her and he smiled a bit. She was as red as a beat and she was waving her hands about franticly. He closed his eyes and shook his head slightly. He reached over and gently cupped her face. Wiping the tears away with his thumb, cutting her apologies, and explanations off.
?You talk to much? you know that?? He said softly, just above a whisper as he stared into her wide blue eyes. He slowly took a step towards her. Another blush played across her face. He was so close she could feel his body heat. His face just inches from hers. She swallowed the lump in her throat.
?Kyo?kun?? Tohru whispered. Kyo brought his body up against hers, wrapping his free arm around her waist and pulling her closer to him. Tohru tilted her head back a bit, exposing her neck. Kyo lowered his head and kissed her neck where he could feel her fast heart beet. A low moan escaped her lips as a shiver of warmth traveled throughout her entire body. She closed her eyes, relishing in the warmth Kyo brought to her body. She felt like her legs would collapse beneath her at any moment.
A loud thump was heard just outside the door, shattering the heated moment. Kyo growled low in his throat and regretfully let Tohru go. He stormed over to his door and swung it open. A body came flying in and landed at his feet face first. Kyo looked down at the figure angrily and clenched his fist.
?Shigurrreee!? Kyo growled furiously. Shigure sat up and rubbed his nose.
?Ooowww! That hurt Kyo?? Shigure complained.
?Serves you right you bastard!? Kyo yelled. ?How dare you listen in on us??
?But I saw Tohru leave her room. I just wanted to make sure she was alright?? He explained, still rubbing his nose.
?Like hell you were you hentai!? Kyo seethed. Tohru walked past them without a word and into her room, quietly closing the door behind her. Kyo looked at her retreating back with sorrowful eyes. Nether one of them was going to get much sleep. This was going to be one long night!
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email the author: pchanranma12@aol.com
Disclaimer: ?????? I DO NOT OWN FRUITS BASKET!? *Crosses arms stubbornly* ?There I said it, you happy now?? *Drops arms to side and hangs her head sadly, letting out a loud sigh* ?It?s so hard to admit the truth.?
WARNINGS: Nothing major for now, just a bit of swearing. Nothing to bad though. I was going to make this chapter limey but decided to hold off on that part for now. I thought it would be better if I left that for more towards the end. * Dodges a few heavy objects as her viewers show their displeasure in her decision.*
CH. 2: Heated Discussions
?Honda-san?? Yuki called quietly to Tohru. He had gone downstairs to ask Tohru what was for dinner and if she needed any help to prepare it. But when he stepped into the kitchen, he saw her standing by the sink absentmindedly washing the same dish for the past minute or so. She seamed lost at thought staring out the window, as if she were in a trance. He stepped closer to her. ?Honda-san? Are you all right?? He narrowed his eyebrow a bit in concern when she continued to slowly wash the dish and not answer him. Yuki stepped closer and placed a hand gently on her shoulder.
?CRASH!? The dish fell from her hands and shattered into a million pieces in the sink. Her body stiffened and she let out a small gasp of surprise. She whirled around to come face to face with a shocked Yuki.
?Yuki-kun!? Tohru looked at him with wide blue eyes. He looked at the sink then back at Tohru.
?Gomen Honda-san, I did not mean to scare you like I did.? Yuki said. Tohru shook her head slowly, she seamed a bit dazed still, then suddenly snapping out of it and shaking her head wildly.
?Iie! Don?t apologize! If I was paying more attention this wouldn?t of happened!? Tohru said frantically. Yuki smiled at her and was about to tell her not to worry when the shoji door was hastily thrown open, followed by it slamming hard and then angry footsteps that headed their way. Seconds later, Kyo walked into the kitchen. Tohrus eyes widened a bit and a blush crawled its way across her cheeks. Kyo stopped when he noticed that both Yuki and Tohru were staring at him. Well mostly Tohru anyway. Kyo stared into her wide, blue orbs. A small blush also appeared on his cheeks. Tohru quickly tore her eyes from his and looked at the ground. Yuki looked from one red face to the other. He was really confused. What had happened between the two that he didn?t know about? This was a very awkward moment and he didn?t like it one bit. Anger played across his eyes as he glared at Kyo. That baka neko had to have done something to her!
Kyo saw Yuki glare at him. What the hell did he do now? Kyo narrowed his eyes. The tension in the room suddenly grew ten times its size as Yuki clenched his fists at his sides and continued to glare daggers at Kyo. Kyo suddenly grew angry and crouched into a fighting stance.
?Got something to say kuso nezumi!? Kyo growled. Just then Shigure decided to walk in. Stopping short, he observed the seine before him. He opened his mouth to say something but Kyo and Yuki swung their glares on him. Getting the hint, he sweat dropped and slowly backed out of the kitchen. A nervous smile painted on his face. When he was out of the room the two quarreling boys returned their attention back on each other.
?What have you done to Honda-san?? Yuki demanded.
?What the hell are you talking about? You looking to get you ass kicked you bastard!? Kyo yelled heatedly.
?The only one that is going to get kicked is yours baka neko. Or did you forget that!? Yukis voice raised as his anger increased.
?Bring it on Kuso nezumi! I?ll?? Kyo yelled but was stopped short as Yukis image appeared in front of him and gave him an upper cut to the chin. Kyo stumbled back, but just as quickly he regained his balance and lunged at Yuki. Tohru looked on, her mouth agape and her right hand suspended in air as if to stop them. Yuki did a hard kick to Kyos stomach, sending him sprawling across the ground and sliding to a stop besides Tohru.
?Kyo-kun! Are?? But she didn?t get to finish as he shot up and charged at Yuki again.
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Shigure sat at the low table to think and wait for dinner. He wasn?t going into the kitchen again till those two had sort out there problems. He let out a long sigh. He?d have to ask Tohru later on to clean up the kitchen. He knew things would be broken and out of place after the two got done with there fight. A noise behind him was heard and his eyes slowly widened. Just then an orange blur flew across the table and threw the rice paper door.
?My poor house?? Shigure softly cried. Tohru ran up to him and looked threw the torn rice paper at Kyo, who was picking himself up off the ground. ?Tohrrruuuu! Kyos wrecking my house again.? Shigure wined. Kyo ran back threw the hole he had made and went to leap over the table. But his foot got caught and he ended up falling into Tohru, landing on the floor with a soft thud. When Kyo gathered his surroundings, he was looking into soft blue eyes.
?Toru?? Kyo said softly. She was lying beneath him; her arms encircled his waist. He could feel her heart beat as it picked up its pace. Her face was a bright red and he could feel the heat penetrating from her body. He also felt something else pushed up against his chest that made him feel? things. The moment was interrupted when a shadow crept across their entangled bodies. Kyo looked to the side to see who it was. Yuki stood there, his face filled of shock. Shigure wore the same expression.
?Y?? Yuki swallowed the lump in his throat. ?You? didn?t change. H how?s that possible?? Yuki stuttered. Kyo, a bit pissed at the interruption, got up carefully and faced Yuki. A smile grew across his handsome features. Tohru got up and stood next to Kyo quietly.
?What?s the matter? jealous?? Kyos smile grew wider. He was taunting Yuki, and they all knew it. To make him even madder, Kyo wrapped an arm around Tohrus slim waist and pulled her up against him. Her cheeks felt as if a fever had set in. She felt embarrassed but at the same time it felt? good. It just felt right! She looked at Yuki, who looked as if he was going to start another fight. She gently pulled away from Kyos grip and stepped away a little.
?Gomen, Kyo-kun, Yuki-kun? I need to start dinner for everyone.? She said quietly and walked towards the kitchen. When she disappeared around the corner, Yuki and Shigure returned there looks at Kyo.
?Kyyooooo, why don?t you sit by me and tell us what just happened hmmm?? Shigure put on his original smile and patted the floor next to him. Kyo crossed his arms stubbornly and glared at the two soumas.
?Why the hell should I?? Kyo growled. But then thought better of it. This was a good chance to get back at that bastard! Kyo pushed past Yuki with his shoulder and sat down across from Shigura. Yuki soon followed and sat at the edge, glaring at Kyo. He wanted to pound him into the ground but was really curious about why Kyo didn?t turn cat when he fell on Tohru. Kyo told them about what happened earlier. Throwing in a few cocky comments to Yuki when he got to the part where him and Tohru fell and he was able to hold her. He left out the part when they had shared that passionate kiss though. When he was done explaining, Yuki looked as if he was about to kill him? brutally, and Shigura sat there with his eyes closed, thinking about what Kyo had just told them.
?A guy dressed in black with magical arrows. Well he can?t be bad if that arrow wasn?t meant to kill someone. Could it be possible that someone had found a cure for the Juunishi curse? Or is this a weird twist of fate?? Shigure pondered out loud. Then he got that far away dreamy look in his eyes. ?If it?s a weird twist of fate then does that mean I to get to hold Tohru to??
?No you can?t!? Both Kyo and Yuki yelled in unison.
?Awww? but why not? Kyo gets to.? Shigure wined.
?Iie!? They both yelled again.
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Later on, after an awkward dinner, Tohru said she was a little tired and that she was going to go to bed early. She wasn?t really tired; she was just a bit uncomfortable with the fact that both Kyo and Yuki were having staring competitions, and Kyo kept looking at her strangely. The look sent shivers up her body, but not in a bad way. Laying awake in bed, Tohru thought about the creepy man and the weird, powdery substance he had shot at them from his small cross bow. She was really scared when Kyo had pushed her out of the way and was shot instead. She remembered as the arrow hit him a cloud of orange dust erupted and covered them both. As the strange powder cleared, and they looked back at the tall man, he was gone. Then she remembered the kiss? her cheeks heated a bright red and she shook her head to chase the memories away. As she lay there, begging sleep to come, she finally gave up.
?Maybe I should check on Kyo- kun?? she said to herself softly. The night was cold and she wanted to make sure his sliding door to the balcony wasn?t open. She got up from her bed and quietly padded to her door. Opening it slightly, she peered out into the hallway to see if anyone was there. Tip toeing to Kyos door, she lightly placed her ear up to it so she could hear if there was any sound coming from his room, telling her if he was up or not.
Tohru quietly crept into the dark room. She stopped just a few feet from his bed, watching the gentle rise and fall of his chest as he slept. Her eyes traveled up to his face, admiring his hansom features. She blushed a dark shade of crimson as she caught herself staring at his perfectly shaped lips. Bringing her hands up to her burning cheeks in embarrassment, she quickly turned and walked over to the balcony door. She needed some fresh, cold air to cool her cheeks. The sliding door was closed so she pulled at it to open it. When the door didn?t budge she grasped the door with both hands and pulled a little harder. As the door gave way, she lost her balance and collided with something hard as she fell back. Two strong-arms encircled her tiny waist. Preventing her fall.
?Oi.? A male voice said sternly. Tohru whipped her head up to see who it was.
?K? Kyo- kun!? Tohru said surprised. They stayed like that for a while. Her blush deepened as she looked down at his arms that encircled her waist. ?Gomen, Kyo-kun!? she cried, quickly moving out of his grasp and turned to face him. ?Arigato? for catching me.?
?Feh...? Kyo huffed. Scratching his head and yawning. Tohru saw him yawn and gasped out loud. Her small hand flying to her mouth.
?Gomen nasai! I didn?t mean to wake Kyo-kun!? Toru cried apologetically. She turned and shut the door to his balcony.
?You?re so damn noisy.? He said with a yawn. Tohru turned to him, a sad frown on her features. Kyo could have sworn he saw her eyes a bit teary. ?Y...Your not going to c?cry now are you?? Kyo frantically looked left from right. He couldn?t stand when she cried. Especially if it was for him.
?Iie, Kyo-kun?? a salty tear started to run down her cheek. ?Gomen, I... I didn?t mean to wake you. T? The door was stuck, I wanted to make sure Kyo-kun was ok. I? It?s cold out tonight...? She franticly searched her brain for an explanation on why she was in his room at three in the morning. Kyo watched her with slight, wide eyes, as another tear fell down her face. His face softens at her and he smiled a bit. She was as red as a beat and she was waving her hands about franticly. He closed his eyes and shook his head slightly. He reached over and gently cupped her face. Wiping the tears away with his thumb, cutting her apologies, and explanations off.
?You talk to much? you know that?? He said softly, just above a whisper as he stared into her wide blue eyes. He slowly took a step towards her. Another blush played across her face. He was so close she could feel his body heat. His face just inches from hers. She swallowed the lump in her throat.
?Kyo?kun?? Tohru whispered. Kyo brought his body up against hers, wrapping his free arm around her waist and pulling her closer to him. Tohru tilted her head back a bit, exposing her neck. Kyo lowered his head and kissed her neck where he could feel her fast heart beet. A low moan escaped her lips as a shiver of warmth traveled throughout her entire body. She closed her eyes, relishing in the warmth Kyo brought to her body. She felt like her legs would collapse beneath her at any moment.
A loud thump was heard just outside the door, shattering the heated moment. Kyo growled low in his throat and regretfully let Tohru go. He stormed over to his door and swung it open. A body came flying in and landed at his feet face first. Kyo looked down at the figure angrily and clenched his fist.
?Shigurrreee!? Kyo growled furiously. Shigure sat up and rubbed his nose.
?Ooowww! That hurt Kyo?? Shigure complained.
?Serves you right you bastard!? Kyo yelled. ?How dare you listen in on us??
?But I saw Tohru leave her room. I just wanted to make sure she was alright?? He explained, still rubbing his nose.
?Like hell you were you hentai!? Kyo seethed. Tohru walked past them without a word and into her room, quietly closing the door behind her. Kyo looked at her retreating back with sorrowful eyes. Nether one of them was going to get much sleep. This was going to be one long night!
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