Chapter 1

"YOU DAMN RAT! YOU THINK YOU'RE SO MUCH BETTER THAN ME? I AM GONNA BEAT THE SNOT OUT OF YOU!"

It was just an ordinary day in the Sohma household. Kyou lost his temper again and challenged Yuki to a fight. But like every other day, Yuki beat Kyou effortlessly.

"You stupid cat, do you have to be this annoying in the morning?" Yuki was really irritated. "Now we are running late to school and I still haven't changed." Yuki went upstairs to get ready for school.

Kyou was lying on the ground, with a defeated expression. Damn it, why can't I ever win? Tohru walked up to Kyou.

Kyou said in a whisper," I'll never be good enough…"

"Um… Kyou-kun, are you okay?"

Kyou sat up. "Ya it's no big deal, I'll get that damn rat next time." Kyou was beat up pretty bad,

"Oh no you're bleeding!" Kyou's cheek had a cut on it and it was bleeding down his face.

"Don't worry about it Tohru it's just a scratch."

Before Kyou knew it, Tohru had taken out her handkerchief and was cleaning the cut. She then put a band-aid on the wound. Her touch sent shivers through his body. Kyou began to blush.

Tohru said in a caring voice," All better now…" Her hand lingered for a moment. She pulled back her hand suddenly as if coming out from a dream. What was that? She blushed at what she just did. "Now you are ready to go for your next fight. Um… NOT THAT I WANT YOU FIGHTING! Oh gosh what am I saying is I-"

"I'm good… thanks for worrying."

With a smile she said, "You're welcome Kyou-kun." Warmth filled Kyou's heart and he couldn't help but smile with her.

Yuki was now dressed and well composed. "Miss Honda, are you ready to go to school?" The moment was gone.

"Yes, let's go!" She took Kyou and Yuki's hands and headed down the path to school.