Author's Note: Sorry for taking so long to update. I've just had so many unexpected plans that kept coming up not giving me the time to write chapter 3. Well it's here now so please enjoy! Oh and one thing, I'm not going to be able to update any chapters until late August/ early September. So I'll try to post chapter 4 sometime before I leave. And one last thing, Akito is going to be a guy instead of a girl.

Disclaimer: I don't own Fruits Basket, just the ideas and plot.

Chapter 3: Plans

Kyo walked into the kitchen, a hand placed over his slightly grumbling stomach and walked over to the refrigerator and opened the door. He looked inside at all its contents before grabbing the milk. After opening the new container, he began to drink paying no attention to the footsteps behind him.

"Good morning Kyo… Did you sleep well?" She asked giving him a small smile. It had been a few days after the whole ordeal had taken place. She and Kyo hadn't really talked during that time. She knew that he probably wanted some space and she respected that. He glanced up at her but his eyes then traveled to her bandaged arm feeling that same guilt that wouldn't let him be.

"'Morning…" Kyo replied looking down at the container of milk he held gently in his hands. He closed the container putting it back in the fridge and turned to leave when he felt a soft hand reach out and grab onto his own.

"Um… Kyo, wait. I-I'm sorry…" Tohru bowed her head as she felt tears well up in her eyes. It pained her knowing that Kyo was probably beating himself up over her injury and she couldn't do a thing about it. All she wanted was for them to go back to normal. That wasn't going to happen if she didn't make the first move to talk to him. Kyo looked up at her a little surprised. She was apologizing to him when he was the one who hurt her in the beginning.

"Why are you apologizing? I was the one who hurt you. You should hate me, you know. What kind of person would hurt their own friend?" She wasn't his friend, though. Instead, Tohru was the one whom he loved and wanted to be with. What kind of person would hurt the one they loved? He thought to himself.

"I could never hate you! And, I mean, it wasn't your fault, Kyo… I'm just sorry that that - Never mind. Um…What would you like for breakfast?" She asked letting go of Kyo's hand and walking over to the counter by the stove.

"Don't worry about it. I'm not that hungry." He replied. He watched for a moment or two before leaving to go outside to train. Tohru clutched the edge of the counter as tears trickled down her cheeks. Her shoulders shook as she tried to calm her self down. Minutes later she wiped away the last of her tears and began to pull out ingredients that were needed for breakfast. Grey eyes shifted to the ceiling after watching the whole event unravel before his eyes. His form retreated back to the shadows of the hallway as he turned to leave.

Kyo punched the air with all his might sending kicks to an invisible being that he was fighting. Sweat dripped off his chin as he sent another series of kicks and punches flying. No matter what, though, he couldn't keep his mind off of Tohru who was probably about done with making another one of her meals. He finally stopped and sat down up against the base of one of the large trees that were in the massive yard. He tilted his head back and looked up through the many tangled branches and leaves and watched the pale blue sky. Sun light shone down through to dancing leaves onto patches on the ground, some of the golden rays falling upon Kyo's tan skin. Closing his eyes for a minute, he took a couple of deep breathes to slow his breathing and calm down his racing heart. In his mind, he couldn't stop thinking about how much he must've hurt Tohru. Hearing the quiet crying while he left her in the kitchen not only proved him right, but made him feel even guiltier than before. Maybe I can convince master to take me back so I can stop hurting her… is that all I'm ever gonna be good at? I truly would be better off dead. All I do is hurt people and that's it! I hate it!

Tohru placed the food she had finished cooking and took a seat as Shigure and Yuki entered the dinning room and took their seats. She glanced over at where Kyo usually sat but looked away. Compliments about how delicious her cooking was were the only things that were said before the table fell silent. Not a single word was spoken until Shigure decided to speak up.

"I'm going to be going out for a little while. I have a few errands to run and should be back around dinner. I'm sure you two will be okay without me, right? Just, try not to destroy my house if you and Kyo will be fighting, Yuki." The two of them nodded at him as they continued their meal in silence.

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Shigure stood outside the large Sohma estates but opened the door and stepped inside. He turned down the various hallways but stopped when he reached an all too familiar door, one that he would go into when he usually came to visit. He walked inside, not bothering to knock on the person's door. The room was quite large, yet entirely empty except for the few small pieces of furniture showing that someone actually slept there. The two sliding doors on the opposite side of the room were opened part way. Sunlight poured into the usually dark room giving it some light for once. A figure lay on the porch; their kimono clung loosely to the person, slipping down the person's shoulders revealing an inner kimono. The only sound that filled the room beside the chirping of birds and the rustling of leaves was a fingernail scratching against the wood making it sound rough.

Shigure sat on his knees somewhat close to the head of the Sohma family. Silence filled the room as neither spoke a word to one another.

"Shigure, I trust you have something important to tell me?" A cold masculine voice asked. The scratching nail stopped as he, the head of the family, moved to stand up. He did so, quietly and swiftly, and sat a few feet in front of Shigure.

"Actually, I do. It's about Kyo. He has been trying to kill himself, or at least hurting himself. Just a few days ago, he hurt Tohru probably while trying to hurt himself. I guess she tried to stop him and resulted in her receiving injuries. Well, that's what we believed to happen. The two of them weren't really willing to tell us what exactly happened. Hatori has been monitoring him since." Shigure replied with the same look in his eye and slight smile on his lips that made it seem that he already knew what was going to happen.

Deep blue eyes narrowed dangerously. If one thought that his voice to be cold, his eyes told a whole different story. They were colder than ice and were full of anger, hatred, and something Shigure couldn't quite but his finger on. He took a few deep breathes before he smirked. "If the cat wants to play with death, we might as well help him win."

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Yuki studied Kyo from his bedroom window unsure of what to think of him. They aren't telling me something. I know it! Kyo, what are you doing that is so important? Well, whatever it is, if you hurt Tohru again, I will kill you this time without holding back! I promise you that! Yuki walked away from his window just as reddish-brown eyes looked up.

I know you were watching me, you damn rat! What is it that you want? Then it clicked and the answer became obvious. They aren't telling you anything. You wan to know what's going on. Well, it's none of your damn business! He looked away from the empty window and shifted his attention to where Tohru was no more than 20 feet away hanging clothes and other materials to dry. Never once did she look over at him. Kyo turned and walked inside the kitchen to fix himself something simple to eat.

Tohru glanced over at Kyo after turning her attention away from Yuki. Why can't things just go back to the way they were before? Kyo, what caused you to become this way? Why did you have to change? Those were the only thoughts that raced through her mind over and over as she continued to hang the different items on the clothes line to dry, not even paying attention. She looked down at the white sheet in her hands before it made contact with the ground below. Footsteps raced to the retreating ones going into the kitchen.

Arms wrapped his arm causing him to look down at Tohru who held his arm close to her body. Her head rested on his shoulder. He closed his eyes and turned his head away from her.

"Why… Tohru, why?" Never once did he look back at her as the two stood there in the same position. She took a moment before she replied, red staining her usually somewhat pale cheeks.

"Because I lov-… I care about you and I don't want anything to happen to you. I know there's a way to overcome it. And I know you can heal." She said as she held back the tears threatening to spill down her cheeks. Because I love you, Kyo. I truly do. But I just can't say it. I'm scared that something might happen if Akito finds out and I don't want you to get hurt... "Please, Kyo let us help you!" Tohru looked up at him but looked back down once she noticed he wasn't looking at her.

Kyo gently pushed her off of him but couldn't help but feel regret with each movement made. "There's nothing you or the others can do. The cat isn't allowed to feel happiness or… love." He looked down at her through the tears in his eyes before walking away from her.

She collapsed to the ground almost out of hope but something inside of her made her hold on to the last bit. Love… Kyo's never really felt love. Wait! His last sentence echoed in her mind. "The cat isn't allowed to feel happiness or…love." Does that mean he…? But she wasn't able to sit there and ponder on things before a hand was held out in front of her. She looked up only to see Yuki.

"Oh! Yuki! Umm… I-I'm sorry. I-I must've s-seemed silly down there!" She said somewhat loudly. She grabbed on to his hand and he helped her up off the ground.

"No, it's okay! Don't worry about it…Tohru." He felt his cheeks grow hot. Tohru looked up at him surprised as he said her name for what seemed like the first time. She felt herself blush slightly.

"Ummm…thank you, Yuki." Her voice was quiet as she spoke.

"Anytime." He kissed her hand gently, his eyes looking into hers. He lifted his head from her hand but still held onto it. "Tohru, I think I should tell you this before it's too late. Kyo's right. The cat isn't allowed to feel happiness or love." He walked closer to her shortening the distance somewhat. Their faces were a good few inches apart. "Tohru, I love you. I can give you everything you deserve. I can protect you." The space between them seemed to have vanished as Yuki's lips rested upon hers in a sweet kiss. Moments later, the two broke apart.

"Yuki, I…"

AlienDemon: Sorry, but this chapter has to end here. Hope it wasn't too short… Now the question is what will happen next? Who knows? Don't worry! I have chapter 4 mostly complete. I just have to change around some things because I wrote that chapter before this one. It shall most likely be posted in several days. Hoped you liked it! Review if you want.