FRUITS BASKET : SACRIFICE

Kiana layed on the bed. Haru laid next to her.She looked at him." Don't you dare try anything without asking first ? That goes for Black Haru as well."

"Understood. Can I ask you something personal ?"

" Yeah."

" Why do you cut ?"

" To feel human. To prove to myself that I'm human. When I see the blood and feel the pain I feel alive. It's like a drug, a rush. I also did it to punish myself and oddly nuture myself.
When I see the wound healing it's part letting my inner pain go ,yet it remains when it scars. A constant reminder of ..." Kiana choked up.

Haru whiped her tears. " I understand the wanting to feel human. You said you haven't cut in year , I'm proud of you."

" Your what ?"

" I'm proud of you Kiana. Noone's every said that to you ?"

" Nope. It's not easy. Every day I want to but I haven't. It's my own mini accomplishment in life."

" It's a big accomplishment in my opinion."

" Thank you."

" Kiana, can I kiss you ?"

" Yes."

She expected him to kiss her lips but he kissed a scar on her shoulders. " That felt good but I was really hoping for a kiss on the lips."

Haru smiled and kissed her lips.They kissed again and again. " Don't worry I will only do what you allow, nothing until your ready. Can I hold you though ? I only have been able to hold relatives with the curse. I want to hold someone who doesn't have the curse. I really want hold you in my arms."

" Hold me all night and I know this is mushy but never let me go."

They kissed again and held each other all night.

A couple days later Kiana and Haru went to see Kyo and Tohru.

" Guys watch this, " Haru said and hugged and kissed Kiana. " I'm free of the curse. I don't know how but it's like a weight off my shoulders or maybe it's my new girlfriend."

" Wow Haru, let me hug you and see if you transform." Tohru said.

" Hands were I can see them Haru." teased Kiana.

Tohru hugged and he didn't transform. Haru looked at Kyo." I think it's only a matter of time before you and the rest are free."

" That would be great , then I could hug my boyfriend!" Tohru said.

Kiana looked at her." Boyfriend ? Are you and Kyo ? "

" Dating ,yep." Tohru smiled." How did you know it was Kyo ?"

" The chemistry between you two , hot." Kiana replied.

" Just like Kiana ." Haru hugged Kiana.

Kyo tried to smile but couldn't he longed to hold Tohru the way Haru was holding Kiana. " Will you two lovebirds knock it off . Your making me want to vomit."

" Kyo !" Tohru gasped.

Kiana turned to Haru. " Down boy.The cat's unhappy he can't cuddle next to his love. It's understandable."

Kyo looked at Kiana. " How do you know so much about the curse , Kiana?"

" I told her." lied Haru.

" You only just met her this week and let's face it when Rin returns you will drop this one and go back to Rin." Kyo said angerily.

Kiana looked like she had been punched. " I think I'll be going now. Haru stay please." Kiana ran out of the house.

" How dare you say that you have no idea what she's been through or what she's going through. I might not transform but there's still a little black in me that kick your butt!"

" Then enlighten us! She was supposed to be living here , orders from Akito. Which right there is a big flag saying she works for Akito! She's fooling you!"

" She's been staying with me to hide from Akito's wrath!"

" So she does work for Akito !"

" She did but not anymore.You stupid cat I'm falling for her! This is not a rebound!"

" What does she do to you to make you think that."

" We haven't touched! Akito abused her and her father did too.She has scars , that's why she's always covered up! And if Akito gets ahold of her I don't even wanna know what Akito will do."

Yuki walked in . " Akito beat her too ?"

Haru nodded yes.

" Go after her ,stop fighting with this stupid cat."

Haru ran out to find Kiana.

" I didn't know that Akito hurt her too.Damn it all !" Kyo ran to the roof.