Title:
Still Raw
She hadn't meant to hit Tohru so hard, but confessions of that nature are supposed to be spoken to the person, not a third party. Kagura had no intention of apologizing for her actions. It was a matter between women. Tohru knew this as well. Once Tohru admitted her feelings to Kyou no doubt all would be forgotten and Kagura would finally be able to move on.
Kagura sat outside the dojo alone the tears still in her eyes. It hurt but she would get over Kyou. She just needed more time.
"Kagura?"
Kagura looked up to see Kyou looking down at her, a look of sadness in his eyes.
"Have you come to yell at me for fighting with Tohru?"
"No, I just wanted to see if you were okay before I go to check on Tohru. Besides, Shishou said I should stay out of fights between women."
"Why bother checking on me? I'm fine."
Her voice was so empty; Kyou flinched at her words. He couldn't really blame her after their last parting. He sat down beside her and could feel her stiffen next to him.
"Well I didn't think I needed a reason to check on a friend," he said placing an arm around her shoulders and lightly hugging her. "I won't ask why you and Tohru fought. Just know that I do care about you too."
"You better go check on Tohru. I slapped her harder than I intended," Kagura said in a dismissing tone. She appreciated his kindness but it was just making it harder for her to let him go in her heart.
Kyou only nodded. A non-verbal understanding passed between them as he got up and left. She was still hurting and needed more time. She was respecting his space it was only right he respected her space.