Fruits Basket Fan Fiction ❯ Blanket of Fear ❯ Chapter 1 ( Chapter 1 )

Note: Sorry but just had to point out can only hear Tohru’s thoughts unless otherwise told. Kay? Also: Please review. If I don’t get at least five reviews I won’t write anymore. Oh, and there is some sex in this chapter, but not in a lot of detail.

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Tohru Honda carried the basket of strawberries inside. I’m so happy that these were on sale! I know! I’ll serve them with our desert tonight. She hummed happily to herself. When she entered the kitchen she saw Hatori sitting there with a concerned looking Shigure.
“Hatori! What a surprise. I didn’t know you were coming. Do you need anything, “she exclaimed.
“Actually, yes. Akito sent me here. He asks that you come over right away. Tohru gaped at him and opened her mouth to say something when they heard a crash from the doorway. They looked up to see Yuki standing in the doorway; the remnants of what had been a bowl on the floor.
“What does Akito want with Miss Honda?” he asked quietly, as if the air had been knocked out of him.
“Yuki! Are you okay? Here, let me get these picked up.” Tohru bent down to pick up the shattered bowl but Yuki stopped her.
“ I asked what Akito wants with Miss Honda!” Yuki was practically yelling now. Hatori sighed.
“I’m not sure but I do know that he wishes her to come over immediately.”
“Of course.” Tohru replied brightly.
“But first let me clean this up.” Once again she was stopped by Yuki.
“It’s okay, Miss Honda. I’ll clean it up.”
“O-okay then. I guess I’ll be back soon. There’s some leftover fish in the fridge. I guess you could have that for dinner...oh! And I bought some strawberries to go with desert tonight and...” Why would Akito want to see me? I haven’t spoken with him since the last time...what if I did something to offend him and he hates me? What if he’s going to have me memories erased? What I-
“Miss Honda?” Tohru was snapped out of her reverie by Yuki.
“Are you okay?” Yuki asked. Tohru nodded.
“I was just thinking...”
“Yes?” Tohru looked down.
“Yuki, remember that promise you made to me when I first learned about the curse?” Yuki nodded. He remembered it all too well.
“If things go badly today, then will you still keep that promise?”
“Of course,” he said. Tohru looked up at him, a faint smile on her lips.
“Goodbye Yuki, Shigure. And tell Kyo I said good-bye too.” She waved and followed Hatori out the door. Yes. Goodbye. I just hope that this isn’t the last time I’ll say goodbye to you like this. Inside the house Yuki stood still, remembering the moment Tohru had had him make that promise.

Flashback
Tohru had just learned the secret of the Sohma family curse. Yuki apologizes to her because she might have to have her memories erased. She had told him it would be okay, that she understood.
“Yuki,” she had said.
“Just promise me that no matter what happens, you’ll still be my friend.”
End Flashback

“So, Yuki. What was the promise you made to Tohru?” Yuki sighed and looked out the window.
“That no matter what happens, I’ll still be her friend.” Shigure stared after Yuki as he turned and walked up to his room.
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Tohru was standing outside of Akito’s door, waiting to be told to go in. She was starting to get incredibly nervous when the door opened and Hatori stepped out.
“Akito asks that you go in now.”
“Thank you.” She bowed her head and started to enter but Hatori stopped her.
“Be careful.” She nodded and stepped into the room. She walked towards Akito and knelt down in front of him, bowing her head.
“I’m here. Is there something you need?” She asked, trying not to show her fear through her voice; but it was no use. She couldn’t stop shaking. She tensed when she heard Akito come towards her, but to her surprise, instead of hitting her he gently cupped her face and tilted it towards him. She felt a blush spread across her face as he stared into her eyes.
“Tohru Honda. The girl who knows of the curse, who helps everyone with their problems.” He bent low and kissed her cheek before continuing, whispering into her ear.
“Tell me Tohru, can you help me with me problem?” He pulled slightly away before continuing.
“I love you Tohru. Will you belong only to me?” Tohru’s eyes widened in surprise. He loves me? But how? Why? I can’t... I don’t love him. I love Kyo.
“Well?”
“I-I’m sorry Akito. But I can’t return you’re feelings,” she stuttered, afraid. She felt Akito’s hand leave her face and she closed her eyes. She was about to get up when she felt Akito’s hand slam against her cheek. Hard. She whimpered and held back her tears.
“You bitch! You think you can reject me just like that? You have no idea how much you owe me!” She felt him grab her hair and forced her to lay down on the ground before pulling her up into a standing position. She cried out and fell forward only to have a fist punch her in the stomach, causing her to loose her balance and fall forward. This left her being supported only by her hair. She cried out again and Akito let go of her hair and she fell forward.
“Not so tough without your little friends here, are you? And don’t think they’ll come. Everyone is away. Even Hatori is out on an errand. This leaves just you and me.” Why? Somebody help me! Akito smirked and picked her up by her wrist and grabbed her throat with the other hand.
“Who is it?” he yelled. “Tell me so that I can make him wish he was never born.” Tohru squeezed her eyes shut. No Kyo! No...
“You won’t tell me? Fine then. But even so, I always get what I want no matter what the cost. You won’t give me what I want, I’ll take it by force.” He hissed the last sentence into her ear.
“Wh-what do you m-me-.” She was cut off as Akito kissed her. Her eyes widened in fear and she tried to push him away only to be smacked again. She touched her bleeding lip and winced.
“A-Akito?” He smiled and pushed her down on the floor.
“A-A-Akito please! Stop! Akito!” Tohru was screaming now as Akito held her hands over her head. Why isn’t someone coming? Can anyone hear me?
“Akito please!” Someone, anyone! Akito pushed her skirt up and ripped off her underwear. No.
“Somebody! Anybody! Please, Please! Help me,” Tohru screamed. Akito just laughed.
“Like I said before, nobody is here to help you.” Tohru tried to free her hands as tears rolled down her cheeks.
“Akito, please. Don’t. Please,” she pleaded.
“I love it when you beg. I’ll make you a deal. I’ll stop if you’ll tell me who you love.” No. He won’t get Kyo. I don’t care what happens to me but he won’t get Kyo. She shook her head and he smiled.
“Fine then, I gave you a chance.” he used his free hand to undo his robes.
“I hope you’re ready Tohru. Just remember, this is all your fault. You had your chance.” He forced her legs open and entered her. Tohru bit her lip to keep from crying out. It hurts so much. Mom. Please help me... She felt herself shut down as Akito continued to rape her. After a while he collapsed on her, panting. Tohru just laid there, vaguely realizing that he had stopped. Why is it so hard to breathe? She opened her eyes and saw Akito laying on her, asleep. She shut her eyes again. He’s so heavy. Why is he so heavy? She whimpered and Akito woke up. He looked down at her and his face contorted with fury. He got off of her and walked to the other side of the room. He stood there, staring as she remained motionless, her eyes deadened and unblinking, blood trailing from between her legs. He quickly turned around and faced the wall.
“Clean yourself up and get out,” he said coldly. Tohru slowly stood up and headed to the shower. At least I can finally get clean. She turned on the water and stepped into the shower. After washing herself for the fifth time she threw the rag down and stared at it as tears rolled down her face. I still don’t feel clean.
“Tohru! Hurry up!” Tohru panicked at the sound of Akito’s voice and quickly got out of the shower and got dressed. She re-entered the room.
“I-I’m going now,” she whispered. She turned to leave but Akito grabbed her arm. She turned to leave but Akito grabbed her arm. She started shaking but couldn’t make a sound.
“Tohru, I must aks you not to tell anybody about your little visit today. If you do, then I’ll be forced to erase all your friend’s memories, and not just the members of the zodiac either. Your other friends...what were their names? Arisa Uotoni and Hanajima was it? It would be a shame if all of them were to forget you, as well as your grandfather and the rest of your family. You’d be an outcast that nobody loves. You wouldn’t even have Yuki or Kyo to turn to.” Tohru winced and looked down. Akito bent his head down so that when he talked his lips would touch her ear.
“Does this mean that you won’t tell?” Tohru slowly nodded.
“I can’t hear you.” Tears gathered in Tohru’s eyes.
“I promise not to tell.” Akito released her arm and Tohru ran out of the room, the tears running down her face. I have to stop crying. I can’t let the others know something’s wrong. She wiped her eyes and started walking slower so she could calm down. She reached the house and opened the door.
“I’m home,” she called. She jumped and screamed as she felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned around to see Kyo and Yuki staring at her.
“Miss Honda, are you okay? You’re crying.” Tohru gasped and wiped her tears away.
“I’m fine. You guys just scared me. But what do you want for dinner?”
“We had fish, like you told us to. So how did your meeting with Akito go?” Kyo asked, getting straight to the point.
“It went really good! But I’m tired so I’m going to go ahead and go to bed.” Tohru smiled at the two and turned around, heading up the stairs. Her smile had disappeared as soon as she had turned around.
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Kyo’s POV
I watched Tohru go up the stairs. Something’s wrong. And why is she walking funny? If Akito hurt her... But I have to confess me feelings. I love her so much. I can’t stand seeing her hurt. I walked up the stairs and stopped outside her room. I took a deep breath. Come on! It’s not that hard, just three simple words. I. Love. You. I raised me hand to knock on Tohru’s door but stopped when I heard her talking.
“Oh mom, I had no idea that that would happen when I went over there. I mean, Akito said he loved me and then... it was like a dream.” It felt like my heart was breaking and tears welled up in my eyes as I ran off the to the roof. I lost her.
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Normal POV
I went to my room and sat on my bed, holding mom’s picture.
“Oh mom. I had no idea that that would happen when I went over there. I mean, Akito said he loved me and then...it was like a dream.” I felt tears in my eyes and I got up and changed into my nightclothes.
“It was like a horrible, horrible dream. But no matter what happens, I can’t let him erase my friends’ memories. I have to keep this a secret.” She then closed her eyes and fell asleep almost instantly.

Note: Sorry about that! Oh, and to clarify something. Yuki and Tohru think of each-other as siblings only. Not in a romantic way. Anyways, remember, five reviews or no more. Bye!