Snippet #372264

Trying, rather successfully, to get away from his doting parents, the fifteen year old Monkey of the Zodiac lay in the grass, his upper body shielded by the shade of one of the trees on the Sohma estate. He didn’t care about stains on his brand name shorts nor did he care if his shirt was ruined with folds from lying on it for a good hour or so. Zero just loved the small feeling of peace that suddenly filled his body. In that moment, he wasn’t concerned with whether or not he’d stumble and knock into a female. The young teen wasn’t worried about changing into the ridiculous form of a monkey just because of one random encounter. Instead, he felt at ease. Sighing happily, though he wouldn’t dare let anyone know, he stared at the world above him, pondering if, one day, he’d be free.

Peace interrupted by sudden movement unusual to that of the sounds of nature, Zero blinked. He had spaced out for a moment, trying to focus on the minuscule details of the curse. Frowning and running a hand through his blonde hair, he glanced at the scenery, trying to figure out what the hell had bothered him. Sky blue eyes taking in the figures and shapes around him, he spotted a slight shadow behind the formerly unoccupied cherry tree. Eyebrows raised with pure interest and eyes filled with mischief, the young teen shifted himself out of his former position and walked towards the figure.

Much to his surprise the figure was none other than Himeko Sohma, renowned Cat of the Zodiac. Leaning down beside her, he watched the serene look upon her face, her body language signaling that she had fallen asleep. Shaking his head, Zero pondered if bothering her, while she was asleep, was worth any effort and time on his part. Pursing his lips as if in deep thought, Zero glanced at the deep scratches on her knee. “Damn cat. You’re supposed to get wounds cleaned. Otherwise, you’ll get an infection. Idiot.” He murmured, moving a stray piece of hair out of her face, as if that one strand would ruin her deep sleep.