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Lovers or Just Friends

WHAT! How did she win? I mean don't get me wrong she every bit deserves too, but…this is so unexpected. And out of all the guys to be paired up with her for prom King it would have to be Yuki. Maybe Tohru and Yuki are a better match than us?

Kyo hurt and disappointed turned away. Tohru was so surprised and shocked she just stood there. It wasn't until the woman motioned for her that she began walking up towards the stage. Her face was all red and she was so nervous standing in front of everyone. As the woman placed the tiara on Tohru's head she hid her face in embarrassment.

"Now they shall share the traditional prom King and Queen dance."

The thought of dancing in front of everyone made Tohru even redder. Yuki's expression wasn't much different from hers. Kyo had started to walk out of the gym with his head hung low. Suddenly Yuki approached the microphone.

"My fellow students. I very much appreciate the nomination, but I must decline."

Large gasps were heard throughout the gymnasium. Most of them originating from the Prince Yuki Fanclub.

"And I believe," Yuki continued, "that there is someone here who needs this more than I do…Kyo Sohma…I decline my nomination and pass it to you."

Kyo stopped. He turned and Yuki held out his hand with a smile. Kyo walked back towards him shaking his hand unenthusiastically. Yuki removed the crown from his head and placed it on Kyo. He looked up at him and could see that his eyes were filled with sincerity. This was the nicest thing Yuki had ever done for him, but why was he doing this now? Has Yuki finally accepted me in the zodiac?

Before he knew it Yuki had crowned him and discretely walked off the stage. The crowd stood before both Kyo and Tohru looking up at them. Kyo turned to Tohru who was even more embarrassed now based upon Yuki's speech. Slow music began to play and the lights dimmed. Kyo and Tohru stood center stage, a spotlighted shown down on them. Kyo was the fist to react.

He held out his hand to Tohru snapping her out of her embarrassment. He was smiling down at her. Knowing how she felt right now he was trying to ease her stress. She realized this and smiled back up at him feeling a little relieved at how considerate he was being and took his hand. He then placed his other had on the middle of her back and she followed by placing her hand on his shoulder.

He then slowly began to lead her to the rhythm of the music and she followed his lead. As they were dancing Kyo never took his eyes off of her. He gazed into her eyes and when she turned away he studied her petite figure. Dancing and begin this close to her felt so good. She noticed his awkward quietness and decided to question him about it.

"Is everything alright Kyo?"

He broke his gaze for a moment thinking and then returned back to it.

"Tohru I have to tell you something. Regardless I think you need to know."

Tohru stared at him. Letting Kyo know she was paying attention. Kyo took a deep breath before being to speak.

"The day you and Yuki started dating was one of the worst days of my life. He told you how he felt about you and my heart sank. Then when I started to tutor you and we spent so much time together. That was when my life was at it's happiest because I could be with you. I want that feeling to stay. At first I didn't know why I had these feelings until I just accepted the fact that…I love you."

Tohru was no longer blushing anymore. What Kyo had said she knew took some courage to say, but she didn't know how to reply to it.

"However," Kyo had begun to speak again, "I believe that I am not good enough for you Tohru. You deserve so much better than me. I mean I have had these feelings for so long and I couldn't even tell you. If I loved you like I say I do then I would have had the courage to tell you sooner like…Yuki."

The slow song ended and he gently removed his and Tohru's hands from him and walked away. Tohru was surprised by his sudden action but quickly called after him. He stopped but he didn't turn to face her. She exhaled in relief.

"Kyo I don't understand. You never gave me a chance to explain. Did you know ever since that night I stayed with you in your room, not a day has gone by that I haven't thought that maybe I should have told you then."

"Told me what?" Kyo asked still not facing her.

"Told you that I am in love with you. I think you are an amazing guy Kyo and I only wish you could see that for yourself."

Kyo turned back to her. He was not expecting that answer from her. He slowly began to approach her. When he was close enough to look into her eyes once more he asked.

"Do you truly mean that?"

"Please don't think I deserve better. You are more then I could ever ask for." Tohru softly spoke.

That was all Kyo needed hear. He leaned into her and his lips pressed against hers passionately. She returned it willingly without hesitation. They broke away from one another slowly and lovingly gazed back into each others eyes. Kyo reached up and pulled the hair that was dangling in her face behind her ears.

"You're so beautiful." He stated.

Suddenly applause lightly sounded from around them and they were reminded of their public outburst. Faint comments could be heard but Kyo and Tohru were way too embarrassed to reply. Kyo then took Tohru by the hand and lead them out of the spotlight and into a much calmer, less popular location. Outside was the only place he could think of and quickly walked them out of the gym.


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