Auother's Note: Once again please read.

Really quick, if you notice in the beginning of this chapter I added in one of the characters from the Fruits Basket series, if you don't know who she is once you read about her go to Volume 7 pg. 174, and you'll figure it out. Second, ok, yeah this chapter is about as unrealistic as unrealistic gets, but it was my choice, so I can dream, can't I?

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Who Said?

Chapter 2- Devotion

Her heart still torn, Vickie avoided Kyo the rest of the day. Even when he waited at the end of the day, she didn't show up. Unhappiness clawed at his heart, but a secret plan lay at rest in his mind.

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The next morning, the story remained the same. It now had been almost two days since the two had spoken, but Kyo decided not to count the hours of her silence to him, and instead he had gotten up early to run and errand.

By the time he had made it to school he was running and out of breath. He still had one more thing to do. Tracking down one of the Yuki Fan Club members, third year member Rika Aida-san, he asked her for a favor, which she happily agreed to once she heard what her payment would be. Lock-picking was her specialty and that's exactly what he needed.

As they finished their talk Rika Aida-san turned and watched him walk off. She had no problem with the favor he had asked her, but did notice that he smelled strangely of flowers.

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At the beginning of fourth period, Kyo began questioning his plan, but made up his mind to go through with it anyway.

Half-way through the class he faked a stomach ache and got a pass to the nurse, and took his backpack with him, but he didn't go to the nurse's office. Instead he found himself standing outside of the principal's office. Kyo had often noticed that the higher level administration went to lunch before every one else and returned before the end of fourth period to make the mid-day announcements.

He waited a few moments, making sure that he wasn't caught, for Rika Aida-san. Swiftly and easily she unlocked the door to the office. As payment he handed her pictures of Yuki, wondering why the fan club girls were so obsessed with his cousin.

Kyo stepped into the room, closing the door quietly behind him, he set his backpack down. He stared at the switch before him, the one that let the whole school hear announcements every day. Clearing his throat he reminded himself to make things quick, so he wouldn't be cut off. He stepped forward and turned the intercom switch to "On".

He hesitated for a moment, remembering exactly what he needed to say. "Uh, excuse this interruption please. I have a small announcement to make." Kyo knew that now he had started, he had to work fast, and there was no backing out now.

At the same time Vickie froze, she turned her eyes to the intercom. Vaguely recognizing the voice she heard, one thought came to her mind, 'Kyo?'

"This is Kyo Sohma, third-year sophomore, and I have something I need to fix. I find that this may seem strange to some of you, but to any girls who may like me, please back off." He took a deep breath, "I am happily engaged to Vickie Muscedere." Kyo's heart was racing with nervousness and fear.

Vickie dropped her pencil when Kyo's words reached her ears. 'What the hell is he doing?' The whole class turned to look at her, even her teacher did so. By now every classroom on campus was filled with whispers and murmurs.

She knew what he was doing meant to be a nice thing, an act of love towards her, but now everyone knew about their engagement. Still, Kyo continued on with his "news".

"I wish to stop receiving love letters, I love my fiancée with all my heart and nothing in the world could make me think twice about my decision. Vickie I will always be by your side, and I repeat strong words that we will hear in the future," Kyo could hear clearly the loud footsteps and voices, coming down the hall. Thankfully administration had to unlock the door giving him a few more moments. "Till death do us part," the door to office swung open and the staff ran toward him. As they began to pull him away he did his best to finish, "I will love you and," he struggled to get out of the adults' holds on him. "Only you!" the intercom was turned off.

Vickie's face flushed with a soft red, almost all eyes were still on her. In her heart she wanted to leave the classroom and go to Kyo, and help him, but she knew interfering would make things worse, especially for him. Instead she sat at her desk, holding back the tears that would give away, to her classmates and teacher, the feelings of worry and happiness that she was feeling. Now everyone in the school knew their secret, and was talking about it.

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The remainder of Kyo's day was spent in the vice principal's office. He carefully held onto his backpack, listening to the commotion in the office which was undoubtedly because of and about him. He heard his name mentioned many a time, his teacher was called in during lunch, and he was questioned about how he get into the office in the first place. He knew better than to pull anyone else into his mess, even if he hardly knew Rika Aida-san, so he just repeated the same words when they questioned him over and over again. "It was already unlocked," eventually they did stop asking, either realizing he wouldn't tell the truth or believing him. One thing that went on that he didn't hear though, which was the most important of all, they called his guardian, Kazuma Sohma.

But his Sensei already knew their secret, and was happy about it too, not only for Kyo and his new found happiness but for Vickie also. Yet he had been the only one to know up until now. Kyo trusted him, he knew he wouldn't tell. So on his first day back at the dojo after his proposal to Vickie, he sat his Sensei down and told him with excitement, "She said yes to my proposal, we're engaged!"

Though his knowledge about the matter at hand wasn't a problem, one was to arise out of the phone call in the not to distant future.

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When the final school bell chimed, everyone left as usual, but with a new, interesting piece of gossip to talk about. Some would discuss it nicely others as if it were the most horrible thing in the world.

Kyo had been allowed to go home just like any other day, but instead of waiting in his usual spot for Vickie, a tad bit away from the school, he moved closer to her exit point. Taking a deep breath he crossed the campus wearing his backpack on his back, which no longer looked bulky or smelled of flowers. Instead he held a dozen roses in his hands. He walked straight on to his destination though, people would talk in hushed voice as he passed by. Yet all he did in response was occasionally glance at someone, curious to see what expression their face held, since he couldn't hear their words.

Kyo found himself at the main entrance of the school, sitting on the edge of the school's fountain was Vickie, where he had planned to wait. She had stopped to catch her breath and clear her mind before going to see Kyo at their usual meeting spot, she was feeling overwhelmed by all the thoughts of worry and uncertainness of what she was going to say to him. She was so wrapped up in her thoughts though she didn't see Kyo walking toward her.

By now a few students had stopped walking, noticing Kyo carrying roses and Vickie sitting on the fountain's edge. They all knew something was going to happen, and they were all curious.

He walked over to her, noticing her dazed expression, he knew she wasn't paying attention to what was going on around her. He knelt down in front of her. Carefully taking her left hand he pressed his warm lips sweetly and softly against her skin.

Finally the motion of Kyo's lips gently but deeply pressing against her hand brought her back to reality and out of her thoughts of worry and panic. Finally for the first time in days her eyes met his. A soft blush came across her cheeks once more.

Before she could say anything, he stood up and sat beside her, holding the roses in his hand. He leaned over to her, his face next to her own as he whispered sweet words to her, just soft enough for her to hear. "Can you ever forgive me?"

When Kyo pulled back Vickie looked at his face once more, the face she hadn't seen for so long. Be it days or weeks, not seeing his gentle features before her own was a pain she didn't wish to experience anymore. The past couple of days she just had been so hurt and confused, she hadn't meant to cause Kyo such grief, but she just couldn't go anywhere near him. She was afraid, for some strange reason, that when or if she did greet him again, he might tell her something she didn't want to hear. He might tell her, he didn't love her anymore. The whole time, her worry had consumed her so much that she couldn't see the pain Kyo had been going through as well. She had been thinking thoughts that would never even happen but she still believed them, because she had finally was realized how popular he was among the girls at school, and possibly else where. She had been afraid, that he would choose someone prettier, and more attractive than her. But here he was sitting in front of her, before everyone in the courtyard, holding her hand, and being so close to her that it made others envious. And he had gone through such trouble as to sneak into the principal's office, turn on the intercom, and devote his love to her in front of the whole school. He had even known the punishments would be rough, but he did it anyway.

Kyo handed Vickie the roses he had gotten her, a dozen roses in all, each one an apology, a reminder, and a sign of their love and what they had together. She took them carefully with surprise. Just as she hadn't noticed Kyo approaching her, she hadn't noticed the roses he had been carrying either.

Finally she looked at him so closely, she could almost see the worry and love in his eyes. Holding the dozen roses in her hands, her cheeks bright red, she looked down at them, about to cry. Then happily she glanced back up at him. Dropping the roses she carefully but firmly wrapped her arms around him and gave him a kiss so passionate, not only was the student body surprised, but so was Kyo.

But he too wrapped his arms around her, one hand gently pressing against the back of her head, bringing her even closer into the kiss and the moment.

The crowd was buzzing with hushed voices that were talking about the couple. Some stared at them with disgust, others actually began to clap, speechless at the show of affection between the two. It almost seemed like something from a fairy tale, something from a dream.

Vickie held on tight to him, tears were now streaming down her cheeks. She pulled back from the kiss, needing to look at the one face she had loved ever since she had laid eyes on it. Still they held onto each other, Kyo brought his hand from behind her head to her face, gently wiping her tears away. He smiled playfully and looked into her eyes, "You're such a crybaby," he said. Vickie just rested her head against his warm chest; his arms holding onto her tight, and her tears were still flowing. "But you're so cute when you cry," the whispered words reached only her ears.

By now the envious students from the crowd had left, frustrated and jealous. Some student remained, but their absences also came soon. Vickie remained in Kyo's embrace though as he pulled her in a little more, tightening his hold as if to never let her go. She took in his warmth, which calmed her as she closed her eyes. Her last tear ran down her cheek and left her face. She took in each moment with thankfulness, so happy that Kyo really did love her, that he hadn't taken his love from her and passed it on to another. "I'm sorry," she whispered as Kyo kissed the top of her head.

"It's all right, I should've said no to that girl from the start. Then none of this would've happened...I'm sorry too." He also closed his eyes for a moment as he took in the soft sound of her heart racing, along with his own.

"I forgive you," she said, "I forgive you."

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They walked home together as Vickie held the roses Kyo had given her, her other hand grasping his own. "You know," she began, "you really don't have anything to be sorry about. She still would've given you the letter."

"How do you know?" He smiled softly knowing she didn't have proof to back up her words.

"Because you're so popular," Vickie murmured. Just the thought of so many other girls wanting to be with him hurt her quite badly.

"So?" He looked down at her with the soft smile still on his lips.

"So?" She just looked forward still, a tad confused at his answer.

"Who cares. The whole world could love me and I still wouldn't give any thought to letting you out of my grasp. Nonetheless out of my sight, how could I when you're so beautiful?"

At this comment she turned her gaze upward to look at him. For a moment she just looked at him as their feet stopped. A new blush faintly crossed her cheeks until she once again turned her eyes away from him. "Beautiful used as a word to describe me is only an exaggeration."

Kyo just smiled and held her hand tighter as they continued their walk. "No, not in the least bit, trust me."

Before they knew it someone was standing before them at a short distance. It didn't take long before he recognized the dark black hair and short height. It was with not doubt Kotomi, author of the love letter.

The couple stopped and before long Vickie recognized the girl too. She walked toward them and looked at Vickie with frustration. "I heard your speech today," she directed at Kyo.

"Did you enjoy it?" He could see plain and clear that she was jealous, and upset that she was rejected. Indirectly, yet over the school's PA system no less.

"To be honest, it was flat out sickening. Who the hell breaks into the principal's office and flips the switch on the intercom just to announce his love for someone to the entire school?" Kotomi was about to explode by now. She just couldn't stand that fact that he already had someone that he loved, nonetheless someone he was engaged to.

Kyo didn't answer right away, so instead Vickie did. "Kyo does..." she said in a soft voice.

"Thank you Captain Obvious," she hissed.

"Hey, shut it! If I want to devote my love to Vickie in front of the whole school, then that's my choice, not yours. Why the hell is it so hard for you to understand that I love her?" He snapped, making sure to get back at her for the rude comment she had just said to Vickie.

"Because she doesn't deserve you, that's why! I'm a much better person, I'm not like her, I--" Kotomi just had to keep fighting, since her jealousy was getting the better of her, but Kyo cut her off.

"You're right, she deserves much better. And once again, you're right, you're not like her. She's not a conceited fool with a really crappy attitude."

Kotomi just stood there steaming, she had no more comebacks. She didn't want to admit just yet though so she glared at Vickie and said one word to her, "Bitch."

As she was about to walk off Kyo grabbed her wrist and spun her around. "Dammit you are so rude! I don't care who you are or who you think you are, apologize to her, now."

She just looked at Vickie with more disgust. "Yeah right, like I'd do that."

"Do it." Kyo narrowed her eyes as he stared at her.

Kotomi just glanced over at Vickie once more and walked off. This time Kyo didn't stop her. Instead he held his hand over his face and sighed. "Dammit that pisses me off, why do they have to be so mean?"

"They're upset that you chose me over them." She answered him and was a tad hurt at the comment Kotomi had thrown at her but ignored it for the most part. What Kyo had done for her at school, everything from the announcement on the intercom to the roses at the fountain, she knew that he had done it out of pure, absolute love. That's all that mattered to her.

"Well tough luck for them." Kyo sighed and looked at Vickie, "you ok?"

"Yeah, I guess." Vickie looked at him also, and their eyes met.

Finally things were back to normal between them both, if not even better. He took her left hand and traced his fingers over her plain silver ring, the same one that he had proposed to her with.

Vickie smiled, "I can't believe we're going to be married someday."

"Neither can I," Kyo whispered. He smiled gently and looked into her eyes, but earlier he had realized something that was beginning to worry him. Unfortunately Akito was most likely to hear of his misbehavior. If that were to happen, the whole reason they had kept their secret in the first place would be pointless now. He didn't dare tell Vickie about his assumption, as he didn't wish to worry her also, so all he could do was wait to see what would happen.

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Something I noticed as I was typing the last page or two was that I had added a lot. On the notebook paper it hadn't even been 4 full pages, and now it's practically 7 pages. Maybe I overdid it with this chapter? Well it doesn't matter as long as you enjoyed it, I'd really like to know what you think.

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