Chapter 2:

Kyo and Tohru walked along the gravel path that turned to concrete from their house to the town. Kyo couldn't help but keep trying to sneak glances at her, she looked so beautiful. They finally arrived at the ramen shop that Kyo picked out.

"Is this alright?" Kyo asked in front of the shop.

"Of course, I am so excited! Ramen sounds delicious!" Tohru exclaimed as per usual.

The host led them to a small two top table, and made a crack. "You two kids have a fun date!" Kyo and Tohru turned bright red.

Kyo and Tohru had ordered their food and drinks and were waiting for the food to come out from the kitchen. Now was Kyo's chance.

"Tohru..I wanted to talk to you about something.." Kyo began. As he began to speak a few classmates from their grade walked in and sat fairly close to them. Kyo began to feel flustered and nervous and decided to wait.

"Yes, Kyo? I am happy to hear what you have to say." Tohru replied hopefully.

"Ah, nevermind, it's nothing. I hope the food is good here."

The ramen came out, they ate, and Kyo paid the bill.

"Hey, do you mind if we take a slight detour home? It is kind of a nice night out and I wanted to enjoy it with you." Kyo said, surprised by his words.

"Of course, I agree!"

They walked through a small paved walkway through a small forest, near Shigure's house, but far enough away he could get out what he needed to say. They sat down on a wooden bench. "Hey, Tohru, I am not super great at saying how I feel, as you probably know..but I can't deny this anymore and I need to tell you how I feel." Tohru was looking so longingly at every word Kyo was saying he wanted to have her all to himself in this exact moment, with the moonlight shining on her. Kyo turned his head slightly away from Tohru because he was blushing. "I am just going to say it, here and now.." He kept stammering. Tohru stood up and looked at the moon through a section of the trees. Kyo could not say it, he needed to feel it. Kyo stood up gently grabbed her face and kissed her. Her lips were warm and so soft. He shifted away from her afraid of her reaction. "I love you, Tohru."

To be continued….