-1 Are You Happy Now?

Disclaimer: I don't own Fruits Basket

Notes: I think I'll make seven chapters, because I want to introduce Kikyo's fiancée and get him involved in the ''love square'' Again I'm really glad people are liking this story enough to put it on story alert. Thank you!

Chapter Three: Loves Me Not

He loves me not, he loves me not

She loves me not, she loves me not

He loves me, he loves me not

She loves me…

Loves Me Not by TATU

Kikyo felt not only hurt by the way Shigure expressed his affection towards Akito but also confused. She swore that she had seen a look of love in his eyes when he had seen her outside of the Main House. Even if he loved both her and Akito, it wasn't enough for her. Either he loved her and only her, or he didn't love her at all. Suddenly, she felt herself bumping into a man with long silverey green hair, and yellow eyes who looked oddly familiar. ''Hello, Kikyo. How goes it, my dear old friend?'' the man said. Kikyo looked up to find that the man she had bumped into was none other than Ayame Sohma. ''Ayame? Is it really you?'' Kikyo asked in a surprised voice.

''Yes, it is me, the great Ayame Sohma, creator of beauty and all men's secret fantasies!'' Ayame declared in a grand flamboyant voice.

''Uh, yeah, I can see that.'' Kikyo said as she sweat dropped.

''Anyway, how have you been?'' Ayame asked, returning to his normal voice.

''I've been okay. How come when we bumped into each other, you didn't transform into a snake?'' Kikyo asked.

''I'm not cursed anymore and neither are the other Sohmas. I don't know exactly how, but it's been lifted.'' replied Ayame.

''I don't believe it! That's wonderful! That means I can hold-'' Kikyo stopped when she realized what she was saying. Even if she could embrace Shigure, it no longer mattered because she wasn't the one he truly loved.

''Kikyo, you still love Shigure, don't you?'' Ayame asked, knowing full well what the answer would be.

''I do love him, but it doesn't matter. He's married to Akito, and I'm engaged. He's a wonderful man, and he loves me.'' Kikyo replied, trying to hide the fact that it did matter to her and that she felt that Shigure loved her more than her fiancée ever could.

''I think he loves you more than he realizes, he's just afraid of hurting Akito. You should talk to him about this. Don't give up on him, there's still a chance.''

Ayame said reassuringly.

''Thanks, Ayame.'' Kikyo said in a relieved voice.

''You're welcome. I wish I could stay longer, but I must leave. My assistant and lover Miine is expecting me. Farewell Kikyo, never give up on the miracles of love.'' Ayame said as he waved goodbye.

Kikyo waved back, and as he slowly began to disappear from sight, she tried to believe in what he said about love.