Fruits Basket Fan Fiction ❯ Too Much Birthday ❯ 8 ( Chapter 8 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Hatsuharu angrily dropped his upraised fist to the door yet again, after he realized that his sixth round of knocking was unsuccessful. When he heard Shigure mention card games, he wondered. When he heard Ayame mention alcohol, he stopped wondering and started planning.

Everyone was talking at once, suggesting games that everyone could play. Nobody noticed the returned presence of Yuki, nor the returned occupancy of his place at the table.

»So, what are you playing?¡ A chorus of greetings met Haru as he entered.

»Weºre not sure, but-»

»Weºre sure now. Who the hell wants to play a card game with all this booze around?¡ A devious smirk lit up Haruºs face.

»Uh, Haru, whatºs wrong this time? Who are you mad at?¡ Hatori was the first to notice Haruºs more aggressive personality. It was instantly recognizable, at least to anyone who knew Black Haru.

»Itºs not my fault Akito wanted to know where you were, Hatori.¡

»Ok, what do you suggest, Haru? A better game?¡

»Of course. Itºs called «I Never.º Everyone fill up their drinks and we can begin.¡

Haru cleared his throat. »This game is pretty simple. The loser--the loser is the last one drunk.¡

»But Ayame-»

»Ayame doesnºt count. He always acts drunk. Or at least on something.¡

»Hey! I-»

»Iºll start the practice round. I will say something Iºve never done, and then anyone who has done that thing will drink. Not the whole thing, but You know what I mean. For example, I never have stayed up all night planning ways to torment my editor.¡ Haru paused for a quick laugh to himself. »Shigure has to drink.¡ Mixed feelings were displayed on the faces around the table. »Ok, letºs go.¡

»Iºve never made up a song about high school girls.¡ Kyou grinned when Shigure shot him a look of extreme displeasure.

»That was cheap.¡

»Iºve never sulked on a rooftop.¡

Kyou threw back a swallow of whatever he was drinking. »Shut up, Haru.¡

»Iºve never worn girlsº clothes. Unless, of course, you are a girl.¡

Ritsu and Yuki shared a glance. As one, they sipped their drinks and glared at Hatori. »I canºt believe you.¡

»Iºve never had a real relationship with anyone.¡ Hana was vaguely surprised when Hatori silently took a drink.

»I never apologize for things that werenºt my fault.¡ Shigure smiled widely when Tooru, then Ritsu, slowly downed gulps of the contents of their cups.

»Iºve never lied to get something I wanted.¡ Ritsuºs eyes widened when almost half of the tableºs glasses were lifted and placed back down. »Iºm sor-»

»Ritsu, donºt say it. Weºll make you drink again.¡

»Iºve never liked being alone.¡ Nobody was taken aback when every cup stayed flat on the table at Tooruºs «I Never.º

»Iºve never let another personºs opinion of me bother me.¡ Ayame believed that Yuki should have taken a drink with Kyou and Haru, but he didnºt say anything.

»I never have dammit I never have Can I forfeit?¡

»No.¡

»Fine. Can it be stupid?¡

»I donºt care.¡

»Ok then. Iºve never read one of Shigureºs books.¡ Uo heaved a sigh of relief and didnºt even notice who drank or didnºt drink.

»Iºve never been kissed.¡ Yuki raised his eyes hopefully to Tooru. He didnºt expect her to be lifting her glass, a blush staining her cheeks.