DISCLAIMER: I do not in anyway own Fruits Basket. Maybe in my dreams. Maybe in my disturbing other personality's dreams. I, however, do not own it in reality. A shame really. Then Kyo and Haru would be having hot monkey- I'll stop. Let your imaginations run away with that.

WARNING: THERE BE SLASH THIS WAY.

Another Thing

"You've gotta be kidding me."

There were not many things in life that could surprise Kyo Sohma. The things and people that had managed to do so were held dear to his heart forever. One such person being Tohru Honda, and her love for the Legend of the Cat and the Zodiac. Cat Fan Club aside; there really was not much that surprised Kyo. This, however, was the proverbial icing on the cake. And imagine that, he was still standing there and taking it.

"I'm serious Kyo. I love you."

Hatsuharu Sohma had always been hard to take serious in any situation. With his two toned hair, his jewelry, and his taste for gothic clothes, it was no wonder. His almost monotone voice and odd perspective on things did not help much either. And when one had a split personality, it made things a little difficult, especially a split personality that was obsessed with fighting and sex. Yet never the less, there were those days when Haru was quite serious.

Today was one of those days.

"How can you say that?" questioned Kyo, his ruby eyes confused and hurt. "I'm the cat. No one is supposed to love the cat. No one is even supposed to care."

"Not true, Kyo," Haru disagreed, slightly angry. "I do. Tohru does. Even Yuki and Hiro do. Everyone in the Zodiac does. You're a friend Kyo. And to some of us, you're family: a brother or nephew. But most of all, you're the someone that I fell in love with," he said with conviction.

"Don't throw my love away Kyo. I don't think I could take it."

Kyo was stunned. He did not know what to say to that. The way that Haru spoke to him… Was it so really bad to believe in the Oushii? To fall in love? Even if he was the monstrous cat?

"Why?" Kyo replied with his voice low. "Why me? Why would you want to love me? Why not someone else?"

Haru's face broke into a gentle smile as he looked down at the red head. "Why not?" he replied. "You may have one hell of a temper, but that just means life won't be boring. You're beautiful. Your skin glows, your hair is the brightest I've ever seen. And your eyes… They're magnificent.

"They glow when you're happy, Kyo. Did you know that? They're such a bright sunny red. And when you're sad… They make me sad. They look… so dull. So I like it when you're happy. I want you to always be happy Kyo.

"And with me," gently, Haru took Kyo's hands, "you can be happy. I don't promise that you'll always be happy with me, but I'll try. As hard as I can. So please Kyo let me love you."

He could not understand it. With every word Haru spoke, Kyo's heart would beat faster. It would be so easy for the Neko to love the Oushii. They were so close when they were little. Haru had been so cute then, and now… He was so handsome. But, he was still the Cat.

"I can't," Kyo cried. "I can't love you. You can't love me. You shouldn't love me, Haru. I'm the Cat! Nobody should love the Cat!"

His face sad, Haru released one of Kyo's hands to place his own on the Neko's cheek. "But I do. I love you Kyo. You're still a human being. And all human beings deserve to be loved."

Kyo shook his head. "I can't… No…"

Haru grabbed Kyo's other hand again. "Kyo please. I'm begging. I'm on my knees begging," he said as he dropped down to both knees, still holding the Neko's hands. "Please Kyo, please kitten. Let me love you. Don't let the rest of the world make decisions for you. Don't believe Akito. Just let me love you. And maybe, you could love me too."

His heart… Why did it hurt so much? How could the Oushii say such things? And how could he possibly…?

"I do…," Kyo cried softly, tears falling from his eyes. "I do, Haru. I love you too. I think I always had. But when you left me for Yuki… I didn't think my heart could take it."

Haru could feel his own tears falling now. "I'm sorry kitten," he cried, pulling himself up to hold Kyo. He wrapped one arm around the red head's waist, the other pulling Kyo's head to his shoulder. "I didn't mean to hurt you. Yuki just so easily awed me… I'm sorry love. I know better now."

"Say it again," a muffled voice called from Haru's shoulder.

"What?"

"Love: Say it again," pleaded Kyo, peeking up at Haru.

With a laugh and a slight tightening of his embrace, Haru looked at Kyo adoringly. "Love. I only want you kitten. I love you Kyo Sohma. Always and forever."

Eyes shining bright, Kyo moved his arms to wrap around Haru's neck. "Baka. Love you too, Haru. Only you."

And with another laugh, Haru spun Kyo around. The Neko joined the Oushii in his laughter and held the dual hair colored boy. With Kyo laughing, Haru had to stop. He had never heard his kitten laugh before, so he could not help but to stare.

When Kyo realized that Haru was staring at him, he looked at the other boy curiously. "Haru? What's the matter? Why'd you stop?"

Grinning, Haru answered. "Just realized what else I loved about you. You have a fantastic laugh. And I think that's the first time I've ever heard it."

"Haru? What are you-?"

And with that, Haru kissed Kyo for the first time.

Soon to be another thing the Oushii loved about the Neko.

"Wait? Did you call me 'kitten?!'"

The End

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