Kyo finally finished packing and ate dinner. It was around eight p.m, and he was about to leave for the dojo. As he set his bags down by the door to grab his jacket, Tohru quietly approached him.

"Hey," she said.

Kyo turned around. Tohru was looking at him, a mix of sadness and exuastion on her face.

"So... Iguess this is goodbye. F-for now I mean! 'Cause I'm coming back! You know, if you care. I was just...uh...lettin' you know. I guess." Kyo's words rushed out. He blushed. Why did he always sound so weird?

"Well, at least when you come back, it will be your birthday!" Tohru exclaimed.

Kyo's stomach dropped. Wait, wasn't Tohru planning something for his birthday...?

He opened his mouth to ask.

However, just as he did, Shigure turned the corner and into the hallway, heading straight for them. Yuki followed behind.

Kyo closed his mouth. He wouldn't be able to get a word in with those two.

"What do you two want?" Kyo growled, frustrated that the two bozos were ruining his moment with Tohru.

"Now Kyo, is it so wrong for your cousins to come and bid you farewell? I thought you loved us!" Shigure wailed.

Yuki reached up and smacked the back of his head, mumbling "Idiot."

Shigure whimpered, but regained composure...after a small giggle escaped.

"Well, I came to say goodbye. Yuki-"

"came to make sure Miss Honda wasn't being harassed by two fools." Yuki finished. He switched his gaze to Tohru. It was the first time he even looked at her since Kyo had told her he loved her. Chills ran up Tohru's spine. There was something in his look
that was cold.

"Yeah, well, I'm out. Bye." Kyo shrugged. It was too awkward for him to handle in that place. Kyo gave Tohru a small smile as he picked up his bags. he slid the screen door open. One step outside and...

"AREN'T YOU GOING TO KISS TOHRU GOODBYE? OR DO I HAVE TO DO IT FOR YOU?" Shigure yelled. He was in hysterics now. Yuki sighed and grabbed his cousin by the collar, dragging him away. Kyo's face burned. As freakish as Shigure was, he was right: he can't
just leave like that when he just told Tohru he loves her.

Just as Kyo was about to turn around, a warm grip enclosed around his fingers. Kyo's head turned. Tohru was holding his hand, once more. She brought it to her lips and kissed it.

"Kyo, have a safe trip." she whispered.

Kyo turned around and brushed a strand of hair from Tohru's face. Then he saw: there were tears in her eyes.

He bent down and brushed his lips on her forehead, then her jaw, then her lips. He gazed into her eyes and smiled sheepishly.

" I hate to admit, but the idiot is right. Sorry bout that." His amber eyes flickered.

Tohru looked up and smiled. Kyo's heart melted.

"Go get some sleep okay? You look so tired."

Tohru nodded.

He gave her hand one final squeeze before stepping out through the door with his bags. He began to head down the path, but turned around. He saw of glimpse of Tohru, waving. Kyo shook his head. He wish he could have told her.

I'll think about you everyday. Promise: I won't forget about you. Please remember me too.