tohru honda

wonderland's resident angel

[i-wont-bite]

Who are you? Idfk | Ellie & Tohru

starter for @riceballhonda​

Ellie sat down on the chair looking across the table at the girl across from her. Then at the table with sopme kind of incense spread through the room. They were quite for a moment Ellie trying to do the whole mediation thing but it just was not working. She thought about what she was suppose to be thinking about as they did the exercise.

“So ugh do you I don’t know feel any different since coming to wonderland?”

[riceballhonda]

   Tohru wasn’t sure why she had received an invitation to this place, but she had always been one to follow her heart blindly, and her heart was telling her why not? Tohru glanced across the table at the other girl, and a small smile befell her features. She could see the restless look on her expression as she peeked open her eyes (she, too, failed at the meditation) because it was a look she more often than not saw on Kyo. 

   Opening her eyes fully, Tohru smiles. “Well, I guess different is one way to put it. I’ve... realized some things. How about you?”

[sagamemes]

non-sexual forms of intimacy.   send me ‘INTIMACY +’ a number between 1-125 and i’ll write a starter or a drabble about our muses engaging in a form of intimacy outside of sexual context.   note: as the level of trust required for the things listed here varies a lot, feel free to send multiple numbers if you aren’t sure if they’ll work! bonus:   if the mun is comfortable with randomising a number if asked, state so in the tags when you reblog!

1        watching tv/movies together

2        going to an event together  ( like a carnival, festival, etc. )

3        going on dates, like to the movies or shopping

4        sharing secrets

5        hugs

6        sharing drinks

7        having a phone call

8        touching noses

9        cuddling

10      having a philosophical discussion

11      hand holding

12      sharing jokes

13      sharing smiles

14      laying your head on someone’s shoulder

15      linking arms

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[memetaped]

nonverbal starters prompts featuring nonverbal scenarios.

guide take them by the hand, arm, or shoulder to guide them.

shelter protect them.

shove push them.

loop drape an arm around their shoulders.

touch a gentle touch like rubbing their back, hugging them, holding their hand. 

kiss a kiss on the cheek, knuckles, forehead, in their hair.

palm smack them upside the head.

bed rest gently push them back down when they try getting out of bed.

aid help them with a task.

note pass a note to them.

cry wipe away their tears.

wash wipe something off their forehead, cheek, so on.

bandage patch them up when they get hurt.

heal take care of them when they get sick.

book silently read a story with them. 

carry pick them up. 

scrap punch them.

cherry find blood on them.

sit help them sit down.  

medical wake up in the hospital and find them holding their hand.

steer place a hand under their chin to make them look up. 

beat dance with them.

stare stare them down. 

off track get lost with them.

no shaking their head in disagreement. 

yes nodding their head in agreement.

rush tackle them to the ground.

open hold the door open for them.

[stultxneko]

Birthday Beach Episode |

@riceballhonda​ needs a birthday beach episode

The train jerked as it arrived at the Shoale Beach’s station, and Kyo had to clamp his mouth shut to avoid his motion sickness from becoming anything physical. Swallowing his prior nerves, he glanced out the window at their destination.

The Zodiac Cat, after stupidly missing Tohru’s birthday again, had surprised the girl with an overnight trip to Wonderland’s very own beach. It wasn’t much of a vacation, especially considering Tohru worked at the resort–Kyo, why the hell couldn’t you do anything right–but it still would have been nice for them to spend the time together.

Even if it was alone, he recently realized only minutes before the two boarded the train. He cast a quick glance towards Tohru and felt that familiar awkward flipping in his stomach, and he knew this was a terrible decision. But the excitement of going to the beach–even if he wasn’t the biggest fan of the water–would hopefully try to drown the feelings that he had been holding back for over a year.

“Hey, wake up, we’re here,” Kyo said as he lightly bopped his fist against her forehead. “Didn’t you sleep last night?”

[riceballhonda]

   Tohru never really expected anyone to remember her birthday. Of course, Hana-Chan and Uo-Chan always did, that was no surprise, but Tohru never made a big deal about her birthday as it approached or even upon its arrival. She never blamed Kyo for forgetting, nor any of the Souma’s -- how could they possibly remember when she never made it a point to remind them? It was best not to bother people, especially people as busy as Kyo was. 

   Needless to say, when the Zodiac had approached her about a week later with an apologetic frown and a promise to make it up to her, Tohru was surprised he had remembered at all. Her cheeks had flushed quickly and she stuttered out a quick acceptance to his proposal, her stomach flurrying with the feelings she only newly discovered. 

   Despite the fact that she still worked at the resort, Tohru was overjoyed to be going as a guest, and even more elated that she was going on any sort of vacation at all. Her smile grew by the minute as they boarded the train, speaking excitedly to Kyo about her longing to see the beach again. 

   That, of course, didn’t last long as she rested on the window, a bunched up jacket between her head and the glass and fell fast asleep. Stirring with the gentle bump to her forehead, Tohru rubbed her eyes and yawned with a smile. “Not really, I was too excited!”

[memesrusrpr]

soft caring sentence compilation

❛❛ I took your hoodie and I’m not giving it back. ❜❜ 

❛❛ Please just… just hold me. ❜❜ 

❛❛ C’mere. Lean on me. ❜❜

❛❛ You look like you need a hug. Come here. ❜❜ 

❛❛ I’m never leaving this blanket nest ever again. ❜❜

❛❛ I know you don’t like hugs, but… I could really use one right now… ❜❜

❛❛ Just stay a little longer. Please. ❜❜

❛❛ It’s so cold outside, but you’re so warm… ❜❜

❛❛ I’m sorry. I should have asked first, just… it reminded me of you. ❜❜

❛❛ Let me hold you for a while. ❜❜

❛❛ It’s okay. I’ve got you. ❜❜

❛❛ Everything hurts. Being with you is the only good thing in the world anymore. ❜❜

❛❛ Hey, hey, don’t cry. It’s okay. C’mon, come sit under the blanket with me. ❜❜

❛❛ All I want to do is sit and eat cookies and watch cheesy romcoms right now. But I’d love some company. ❜❜

❛❛ I brought blankets, takeout, and your favourite movie. I know it won’t fix everything, but it might help. ❜❜

❛❛ Please stay with me tonight. I don’t want to be alone. ❜❜

❛❛ I made some tea. Now, do you need to talk? Or should I just put on some music? ❜❜

❛❛ I’m not going to leave. I’ll stay as long as you need me to. ❜❜

❛❛ Your hair’s soft… I just want to pet it until I forget everything but how soft it is… ❜❜

❛❛ Shh, shh. It’s okay. You’re alright. You’re safe now. ❜❜

❛❛ I know you’re hurting right now, and I’m so sorry. Tell me what will help and I’ll do it. ❜❜

❛❛ I just want to see you smile again. ❜❜

❛❛ This is stupid but… could you sing to me? You have such a nice voice, and I think it might help calm me down… you don’t have to, but… ❜❜

❛❛ Lay your head in my lap and try to get some rest. ❜❜

❛❛ wait , did you just say you love me? ❜❜

❛❛ i’m so happy! ❜❜

❛❛ is this a gift for me? ❜❜

❛❛ hey! i’ve got something for you! wait right here! ❜❜

❛❛ i love you. ❜❜

❛❛ wow … your smile is breathtaking. ❜❜

❛❛ let me take you out on a date. ❜❜

❛❛ so what will it be tonight? ❜❜

❛❛ you know , you’re really cute. ❜❜

❛❛ shh … don’t cry. ❜❜

❛❛ so … do i get a goodnight kiss? ❜❜ 

❝  i’m here for you.  ❞

❝  let me help with that.  ❞

❝  i’m here.  ❞

❝  nothing’s gonna hurt you.  ❞

❝  if they do it again, you tell me.  ❞

❝  i’ll protect you. ❞

❝  i’ll make sure nothing bad happens to you.  ❞

❝  let me take a look…  ❞

❝  i’m a phone call away.  ❞

❝  you should have called me.  ❞

❝  here, sleep.  ❞

❝  if you wanna talk, i’m here.  ❞

❝  hey, shh, it’s okay.  ❞

❝  i’ll never let you go.  ❞

❝  you’re with me now.  ❞

❝  nothing’s gonna take you from my side.  ❞

❝  i’ll do what i have to.  ❞

❝  i need you to stay here, okay? i got this.  ❞

❝  it’s safe here.  ❞

❝  i’m fine, let me see your face.  ❞

❝  we’re gonna have to keep ice on that.  ❞

❝  i like seeing you smile.  ❞

❝  you’re so beautiful.  ❞

❝  you don’t have to talk, we can just sit together.  ❞

❝  i miss/missed you.  ❞

❝  let me do this for you.  ❞

❝  i’m on your side  ❞

❝  i’ve got your back, okay?  ❞ 

[stultxneko]

A Flurry of Hanahaki |

[riceballhonda]

stultxneko‌:

For a moment, Kyo could feel himself falling into unconsciousness. It felt like he was floating on thin air that felt so warm. It felt like Kyo was falling through thick water, yet still secured against some impassable fortress. This was comforting, and he forgot about his sudden and strange magical illness. There was only warmth for the him.

Then he started becoming conscious again and he felt a hand pressing against his back and fingers scratching his ears. His heart swelled with warmth at the comfort that blossomed through him and he felt himself purr in response as he released a deep breath.

Kyo’s eyes snapped open and immediately a fire burned his throat raw. He found himself curled on Tohru’s lap, and it was so incredibly warm here. Had she always been this warm? He just wanted to get even comfier and revel in this warmth that he normally wouldn’t be able to experience. It was a bold thought, but maybe it was his fever causing his mind to think crazy things. 

“Water,” he murmured, sighing at the dryness that stirred his throat. “I need… water…” Slowly his eyes closed again as he took a shuddering breath, choking down the rising hairball that was probably littered with familiar petals. I’m sorry, Tohru. For loving you, he thought.

   A soft, affectionate smile passed Tohru’s lips at his involuntary response. It was so cat like, and so un-Kyo like, that the brunette had to chuckle slightly. If her friend was coherent enough to be aware of what he was doing right now, Tohru was sure he’d not only outwardly deny he was enjoying her touch, but scold his animalistic form for betraying him. He had been that was for as long as she had known him, always hiding pieces of himself away, locking them in his chest behind his ribs. He wore his heart so high on his cheek, Tohru wondered if he’d been hurt in such a way before. 

   I don’t want him to hide from me, Tohru thought suddenly, eyes widening briefly at her own abrupt stream of consciousness. I want to know him, all of him. Even the things he doesn’t want anyone to see. Her cheeks burned furiously, and her gentle fingers through his fur increased their frequency, as if she was trying to distract herself. Was that selfish of her? To want something so fully, despite it not being hers to want? Aren’t those things Kyo would want to save for his soulmate, someone he loved? 

   Did she still want them?

   Tohru’s heart jumped in her chest, her breath jarred in her throat. The realization passed over her so quickly, it would have knocked her off her feet had she been standing. Instead, her touch stilled near his ear, and her thoughts swirled. She didn’t love Kyo in the familial way she loved Yuki and Shigure or the rest of the zodiacs. She didn’t love Kyo in the friendly way she loved Uo-Chan and Hana-Chan. When he told her he needed to rain check for today, her heart had sunk just a little, and she couldn’t deny she almost hoped she would run into him when she made her way here. When she woke up in the mornings, all Tohru wanted was to see him. As soon as his hand had fallen from her cheek, she missed his touch. No, she didn’t love him.

   Tohru Honda was in love with Kyo Souma.  

   Oh no. Oh no this was bad. This was so so bad. 

   “W-water! Yep! On it!” Turning her head around, Tohru bit her lip harshly. Suddenly, her own throat was tickling. Wide gaze landed on a half-full cup on his bedside table, and absently she wondered just how long he had been in this state. Leaning over, careful not to move or jostle the sick kitten on her legs, Tohru took the glass lightly in her hand. As she maneuvered it to her lips, however, another thought floated through her mind loudly: I love him? I love him.

   And then the eighteen year old was choking on something, gripping the glass in one hand and coughing into her free one. What was this feeling overcoming her? It was like something clawing its way up her throat, itching and burning until it reached her palm. Pulling her hand away, Tohru stared down at it, and there rested the one thing she willed herself not to see. She would have known who it represented without the incredible accuracy of the flower in her fingers. Orange Tiger Lilly petals rested there, one floating down to the comforter below it.  

[tohru-honda]

To the mother whose words and wisdom continues to touch the hearts of many.

Happy Mother’s Day to Kyoko Honda💛🧡

[riceballhonda]

Mother’s Day || Drabble

   ‘Dear Mom,’ Tohru had written in her letter, tucking long strands of chocolate hair behind her ear as she swirled her pen. ‘Happy Mother’s Day! This is one of my favorite and least favorite times of the year. It’s one of my favorites because I get to celebrate you with people all over the world and share your stories. It’s one of my least because you aren’t here to share it with me. But it’s okay! I’m not alone.

   ‘The Souma’s have been so kind to me. Though it was just Kyo and I for a long time after we fell into Wonderland, Yuki recently came back! I would say I was sad for him, but he seems almost happier here, more at peace. It’s like he can finally relax. Seeing him again sure riled Kyo up, but I think even he is just a little bit happy to see another familiar face. I know I sure am.’ 

   Being in Wonderland, Tohru was no longer able to visit her mom on special occasions. That was alright, because she’d come up with a new method of communication. It was a silly tradition she’d started since being here, but every time Tohru felt the need to talk to her mother, she’d write a letter. Then, she’d tie the letter up with twine and place it in a glass bottle, letting it drift away into the waves of Shoale Beach. At first, she worried it would be bad for the ocean and environment, but they never washed back up to shore, and Tohru never saw any signs of change come out of it, so she continued. She wondered if maybe, somehow, these messages were reaching her. 

   ‘Things are changing, Mom. I think it’s for the better. I can feel this energy in the air, like something new is just beyond the horizon, waiting for us to find it. I think Yuki and Kyo have a really bright future ahead of them -- wether we remain in Wonderland or not. I hope you’ll keep watching over the rest of the Souma’s back home, as well as Uo-Chan and Hana-Chan -- especially today. I think they miss you as much as I do. 

   ‘All in all, things are going pretty good here! I couldn’t ask for anyone different to be by my side in this strange place, but that’s nothing I haven’t told you before. Before I go, I wanted to say thank you. Thank you for being the best mother I could have ever asked for, and thank you for teaching me how to be brave. Thank you for reminding me that everyone needs a little help. Thank you for being you. I’m sorry I didn’t tell you that more when you were here, but I am now. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! I hope it’s a beautiful one, wherever you are. I have to go now, Kyo and Yuki are waiting on me. We’re going to get ice cream! I’ll get an extra big scoop just for you.

   ‘I hope you are safe. 

   ‘With Love,

   ‘Tohru’

   A gentle call of her name from two distinct voices caused a soft smile to coat Tohru’s lips, the ordinary girl letting the bottle float gently into the waves -- a message to an extraordinary mother. Standing from where she had sat in the sand, Tohru waves smally at the disappearing letter and took in a deep breath, feeling the sun shining on her back, warming her skin. Her mother would always be with her, no matter in what form. And that was perhaps the greatest gift she could have ever asked for.

[stultxneko]

A Flurry of Hanahaki |

[riceballhonda]

stultxneko‌: 

Kyo Souma felt weak. And he felt like he was going to be sick.

The zodiac cat didn’t feel like himself, and he didn’t like this. He could feel his hair plastering to his forehead, sweat clinging to his pale skin and causing him to become even more cold. It was hard for him to breathe, and it felt like he was struggling to even wheeze his breaths. Kyo felt deplorable for being such a weakling. This wasn’t like him. And he was showing this state to Tohru.

Despite his vision blackening and his legs giving out, he didn’t crash into the floor. It felt like he was floating for a second, lying on a cloud of warm thoughts and cotton candy. Kyo was aware that his body was moving with help from someone, from Tohru. And then he felt it, the magical tingling sensation that immediately pulsated through him before her transformed. And then he found himself as a cat. Still weak. Still tired. But more pathetic.

“At least… can carry.” Me. But the last word didn’t come out as Kyo took another haggard breath.

   Tohru’s face immediately fell to an upset frown at Kyo’s cat form. Not because she was disappointed to see it (he was an adorable kitten), but because she was disappointed she had failed. She knew Kyo hated his zodiac form, and always fell into a sour mood when he accidentally transformed, and in this state she wanted nothing more than for the Souma to feel as comfortable as he possibly could. “I’m so sorry,” The brunette murmured, curling the cat up into her arms, tucking his clothing over her elbows. 

   Standing from the bathroom floor, she stood slowly and carefully, dark eyes watching his transformed face for any signs of discomfort as she moved across the apartment to his room. Gently, the girl laid his folded clothes at the foot of the bed and carefully crawled onto the comforter, the orange creature still tucked safely in her grasp. 

   With Kyo now resting on her lap, laid lightly across her thighs, Tohru ran her fingers through his fur, tousling his ears and flattening her palm against his stomach. He was soft, and her heart ached to hold him closer. “Kyo...” Tohru began, voice wavering and uncertain in the stillness of the room. “Is there... is there anything I can do?” Fingertips smoothed wild fur from the side of his face. He doesn’t deserve this. He deserves to be wanted, to be loved by someone. Tohru’s throat burned, and she attempted to swallow around the lump that was forming. 

[memeasaurus-promptus]

Soft Affection

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🎀 Play with your muse’s hair

✋ brush fingers/hold hands

👉 Gently poke or prod yours

💐 give a gift

🎎 sit close enough to brush knees/lean against yours

🛌 take a nap with yours

🖐 tracing fingers against your muse’ skin or over a scar/other

🍫 quietly hand over a treat/food item

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✨+ add your own

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[stultxneko]

A Flurry of Hanahaki |

[riceballhonda]

stultxneko‌:

Kyo listened to Tohru, her voice sounding so distant. Though he was aware how close she was to him, it seemed like she was miles away from her and his mind only picked up on the faintest things that she said. Don’t worry… Yuki… Care… He couldn’t fully hear everything, so he couldn’t understand what was happening with the girl. He was still trying to comprehend why she was here at the moment.

“Towels… in the cabinet,” he murmured, probably incoherent but it all sounded alright to his sick mind. He blinked as he stared at the multiple Tohrus. Each one seemed more real than the last. The zodiac cat always felt so warm whenever Tohru was around, and he was slowly understanding why. Kyo’s head rolled downward beore he ilfted it again. Why did she look so sad?

A flurry of Hanahaki raised in chest and it felt like he was choking in a moment. Why was it hard to breathe? Everything was becoming… hazy. Slowly Kyo reached up and brushed his hand against her Tohru’s cheek. She looked so sad… “Smile. It’ll be fine, Toh…ru…” The words faintly fell from his mouth as his legs turned to jelly. He took a heavy breath before he feel forward, his sight turning dark.

   Kyo’s eyes seemed to stare right passed the brunette, maybe to the side of her, like he was almost looking at her but not quite. He was worse off than she thought, she realized, and Tohru placed a cool hand to his burning forehead. It felt like the cat was on fire, and Tohru’s stomach twisted with it’s building anxiety. Normally, there was someone here to help her who knew more about sick zodiacs and how to properly care for them. Normally, she could call Hatori or Shigure, even Yuki would aid her. But Wonderland wasn’t normal, unfortunately, and neither was this illness. 

   “Towels, right!” Tohru yelped, standing up instantly and reaching for his cabinets. Her small hands grabbed as many as she could, and though she was unsure if her idea would actually work, she decided it was going to have to do. Dropping to her knees again, she was refolding each one carefully, attempting to make them as dense as possible. Nervously, she chewed at her lower lip. The plain girl raised her head, ready to announce her brilliant plan, when a cold hand brushed her cheek. With wide eyes, her gaze locked onto Kyo, and her mind registered the command to smile. Almost absentmindedly, she leaned her head pleasantly into the touch. “K-kyo...”

   The moment was short lived as the ginger slumped forward, his fingers falling from her face. 

   “Kyo!” Tohru shrieked, arms shooting up, though still stuffed with towels to catch him. As he landed limply within the plush, the eighteen year old let out a relieved sigh. Gently, she nudged his head with her hand, pushing the hair back from his face. “Kyo?” She murmured, before realizing he was incoherent. Okay, this was going to be a little more difficult than she originally thought. “I hope this works, or else you’re going to be really mad at me,” The brunette whimpered, tucking the folded towels between their sides and slinging his arm around her shoulder before she finally attempted to stand and lift him 

[kagurazuki]

♡ Kyo & Tohru throughout the years ♡

[riceballhonda]

@stultxneko

[keybladesoras]

Hurry up and get better so you can mill around the house with that silly expression of yours. Otherwise… it throws me off.

[miharus]

[stultxneko]

A Flurry of Hanahaki |

[riceballhonda]

stultxneko‌:

The girl’s gentle circles against his back would have been more soothing if Kyo’s throat didn’t burn with the heat of a thousand suns. Everything felt raw, and his lungs gasped for oxygen and moisture to reveal the scorching pain. With her here, things seemed better all at once, and the Zodiac Cat knew he could persevere through this moment. But with her here, he also knew that his mind was on full alert, and his symptoms were running haywire.

Each thing she did reminded him why he procured Hanahaki; it reminded him that he couldn’t have her, that he was too sullied to ruin the girl that he so desperately cared for. 

“I- I didn’t want to worry you,” he admitted, closing his eyes to keep himself from looking at her. He didn’t want to see the way he betrayed her trust by keeping things from her. Because that’s not what you did to the people you care most about. “I- I was hoping it would pass before I saw you again.”

Taking a shuddering breath, he felt her fingers brushing against his hair and his face. His eyes burned with the tears that surely showed his distressed, and the calming nurture from his friend helped to soothe things. Until the flowers fluttered in his chest again. Slowly he smiled at her response, his own hallucinations causing him to miss the hesitation in the girl’s voice. “That’s good,” he said, his lips becoming more dry as he spoke. “Please stay fine.”

Amber eyes slowly blinked open, seeing the girl that appeared even closer to him. Or was she further? Which person was the real Tohru? His palms pressed against the porcelain as he tried holding his head up, his head rolling forward. “Y-yeah… I can… I just… need help.”

   Tohru’s reaction to his hesitation at telling her was almost visceral, the brunette nearly wrapping her arms around him without thinking. Instead, her head shook gently and her hand stilled to rest on the back of his neck, hoping she could cool it. The obvious agony in his glowing eyes set an ache deep within Tohru’s heart. “Please don’t worry about telling me things like this, Kyo,” She instructed leaning in towards him. Maybe she wanted to make sure he was focusing on her. Maybe she only wanted to be closer to him. 

   “Don’t you remember when Yuki was sick?” The girl prompted, thinking back to the zodiac rat laid up in his bed, Kyo’s protests over calling Hatori. It seemed so far away now. “I had no trouble helping him! It made me worry less. You are always taking care of me, Kyo,” Wide, brown eyes searched his with an air of determination. “Please let me take care of you now.”

   And then, in the midst of his heavy pants and her uneven breaths echoing off the tiled floor, she realized. Kyo was in love. Kyo Souma, the boy notorious for running from any sort of affection, was in love with someone. Was it Kagura? Someone he met in Wonderland? She should have been elated, over the moon with joy for him, but something catching in her throat stopped her from it. He was in so much pain, he looked so unlike himself in this state. 

   How could the one Kyo loved not love him as well? It didn’t seem right. It wasn’t right. Her heart was plummeting to her stomach with each thought that floated through her mind. If anyone deserved a true love, it was Kyo. Loving someone was such a huge step for him, and breakthrough, and it had to end like this? Why couldn’t she change things? Why couldn’t she be the one he--

   The zodiac’s attempts to rise shifted Tohru’s attention and snapped her from her thoughts, her hands spreading over his shoulders to help raise him. “Okay! I’ll walk you to your bed!” She nodded, determination hot in her tone, before she realized exactly what that meant. “Oh... do you... do you have a blanket or anything I can use to protect your sides?”

[riceballhonda]

youngtigress‌:

Kisa’s face brightened a lot seeing that it was really Tohru and not her eyes playing tricks on her. It almost made her wonder if anyone else from their world ended up here, so far two others sides herself were here it seemed after all.

The small golden haired child instantly ran up to the older girl and hugged her. “Onee-chan!” She really was still just as attached to the brunette as much as she was back when they first met. “I.. im glad you’re here too” She spoke softly.

   Tohru took the younger girl into her arms without a second thought, hugging her close to her body and resting her head atop the other’s. Hugging Kisa during normal circumstances was a joy (given that Tohru spent most her time with the boys of the zodiac, and being too close was problematic), but in a time like this, the eighteen year old’s heart soared and her eyes began to well with tears. 

   “I’m so happy to see you here, I’m so relieved your safe!” The brunette exclaimed, petting the child’s hair fondly. As if it had just occurred to her, Tohru pulled back slightly to get a good look at Kisa. “Are you okay? You’re not hurt are you? Oh, Kyo will be so happy to see you!”

[riceballhonda]

“the truth is, it’s easier to ignore it, believe me”

   Tohru felt things other than joy and complacency, of course she did. Everyone did. However, she’d been raised on the philosophy that if she could just smile through it, she would be alright in the end. If she wasn’t alright, it wasn’t the end. But… she was having trouble smiling through this. It’d been so long now that she and Kyo had been trapped in Wonderland. They’d developed new lives, new normals, new friends… a new happy. Still, it wasn’t enough. Time wore at Tohru’s heart like sidewalks did on shoes, and the longer she thought about it the heavier the pit in her stomach became. 

   “How?” She wondered aloud, normally bright eyes refusing to meet amber ones. It wasn’t that Tohru wasn’t grateful that Kyo and Kisa were here with her, that she wasn’t alone. It was just… her entire being ached for the home that she knew. The family. Shigure, Yuki, Momiji, Uo-chan and Hana-chan… what were they thinking? Were they as torn apart as she had been when Kyo disappeared? Had they given up yet? A part of Tohru almost hoped so. She didn’t want to burden them with such a heavy weight. The plain girl was rarely ever serious, but her voice was soft and distant as she spoke. “I miss home, Kyo-kun.” The familiar addition to his name gave her a bit of comfort.