AN: YAY! I'm back! *happy dance party* Okay, so this is what's goin down... This was kinda written in a hurry so you have to bare with me on this one. I skipped the normal, awake part and just jumped right into the story.

Obviously I own no Fruits Basket *tear

I looked over at Yuki with a raised eyebrow and fell back onto the floor. The anime Tohru and Kisa were watching was incredibly stupid and obviously for little kids.

"I guess even bad guys have problems. I never thought of it like that," Tohru commented.

As Kisa nodded her head, Yuki said, "I'd say the people with real problems are the ones who produced this anime."

"Yeah, no kidding," I agreed as Shigure walked in, stretching one of his arms.

"Ah, good morning," he greeted.

"Good evening is more like it. I'd say your sleep schedule's a bit off," Yuki said.

"Nonsense, it's perfectly normal. Such is the life of the creative mind," he said, stretching his back then he noticed Kisa and went over then put his hand on her head and said, "And who is this? Such a cute little girl. Would you like Grandpa Shigure to give you some candy?"

"Oh stop it! The way you say that, it makes you sound like a dirty old man," Yuki reprimanded.

Shigure hugged Kisa to him and said, "Yuki's being cold as usual, I see…"

"And as usual, you're being an idiot," Yuki rolled his eyes.

"So…what are we watching?" Shigure asked.

"An anime…" Kisa explained, "I'd never seen it but all the kids at school seem to like it so… I borrowed it."

"Ah, and how are things at school?" Shigure asked.

"Huh? Oh, it's fine," Kisa said with a smile.

There was a pause then Tohru threw herself at Kisa saying, "I love you so much!"

"And it shows," Shigure said.

The next day, when Tohru's work call to ask where she was, I told them that she'd be in, I just had to find her. I yelled goodbye to Shigure and started running toward that park. I ran past Momiji and Kisa then stopped and waited for them to catch up then we ran to the park together. We got there and Kyo was holding the front of Hiro's shirt.

"Hiro?" Kisa asked softly but he heard nonetheless. She started walking toward him, saying, "Hiro, did you take it? Sissy's notebook?"

I stomped over to him, fists clenched but before I could wail on the little brat, Kyo stopped me by grabbing my biceps, while standing behind me so I couldn't kick him. "Let me go, Kyo," I said angrily.

"No way," he replied.

"Oh, it's Kisa! But what're you doing here?" Tohru asked.

"Isn't it obvious? That dumb rabbit went and got her," Hiro sighed, annoyed.

Momiji stuck out his tongue and said, "That's right! Kisa knows all of your hiding spots doesn't she?"

"Who's this loser?" Hiro gestured to me.

I heard Kyo gasp in horror and tighten his grip as Tohru said, "She's my sister."

"I strained against Kyo's grip and yelled, "When Kyo lets go, I'll teach you who's a loser!"

"Go ahead and try. You'll be sitting in a jail cell for child abuse," he replied.

"Hiro…" Kisa continued, ignoring us, "Please, you have to give it back. Don't cause any more problems for Sissy… It's not nice. Give it back. Please."

"This is stupid. Here! I don't want this dumb thing anyway!" Hiro yelled and threw the notebook at Tohru, hitting her in the chest.

"Hiro!" Kyo yelled, holding me back from a fresh bout of struggling.

"That's mean!" Momiji said.

"Oh no… Really… it's okay now…" Tohru said.

"No it's not!" Kyo interjected.

"H-Hiro…? Are you trying to be mean to Sissy on purpose?" Kisa asked, looking despondent, "I don't understand why you're acting this way but it makes me sad."

Hiro looked up from the ground and said, "Sissy, sissy, sissy… That's all I hear… I hate it! All you ever talk about is that stupid girl! And the video! You couldn't wait to run off and watch it with her. I let you borrow it because I wanted to watch it with you."

Kisa looked at him, confused, then said, "But you… that's not what you said when you gave it to me… You should've just told me."

Hiro took a step toward her. "What, do I gotta spell it out for you every time?! Take a hint!"

"Hiro, you not being fair," Momiji threw in.

"Who asked you rabbit?!" Hiro yelled then clenched his quivering fists and mumbled, "I mean, I know I wasn't much of a help when you were having a hard time at school…"

"Did you even try?" I asked angrily, knowing it was a low blow, "Or were you being a child?"

He winced visibly but ignored me, "But still, Sissy, Sissy… She's all you talk about… What about me? I was there… I wanted to help… I did… I was… I was worried about you too."

Kisa's eyes widened. I stopped struggling against Kyo and looked at Tohru's smiling face. Kyo look at me and said, "What the hell is goin' on?"

I laughed as Momiji said, "Kyo-o pay attention. Hiro's jealous of Tohru… And for a 6th grader that sort of thing can be pretty hard to handle. He needed to vent."

"Couldn't he have vented on someone besides my sister?" I asked, frustrated.

Kisa stepped forward and grabbed Hiro's hand, "I'm sorry, Hiro. But next time, we'll watch the video together okay?"

"Kisa loves you so much. I guess he just felt left out," Momiji said, leaning on Tohru.

Tohru smiled and said, "I don't know if that should make me feel happy or sad."

Kisa continued talking to Hiro, "But, you know… I do think you should apologize to Sissy…"

"She's right Hiro…" Momiji said, furrowing his brow, "Tohru's late to work now because of you."

Hiro looked at Tohru then looked away. Tohru smiled a small smile then, completely changing her face to one of anger, said, "No I won't forgive him, even if he apologizes!" we all looked at her in surprise. She continued, "He's gonna have to be punished and that's that!"

"Punished? What do you think you can do?" Hiro asked in a condescending tone.

"She could sic me on you," I said, lunging for him but was stopped when Kyo grabbed my waist and pulled me back so he could get a hold of my arms again.

"No silly!" Tohru laughed at me then lunged at Hiro herself, throwing her arms around him, "I can hug you!"

Hiro squealed and transformed as Kyo said, "Stupid… How is that a punishment?"

Momiji laughed and said, "Hiro's not gonna forget this for a long time!"

"Let's start over," Tohru suggested, holding the quivering sheep up, "It's wonderful to meet you… Hiro."

After that, Tohru went to work, Momiji, Hiro and Kisa went to the main house, and Kyo and I went home. "I wanna kill that kid," I confided to Kyo.

"I realized that when I was restraining you. My arms are already sore," Kyo remarked.

"Oh don't whine, it'll make you stronger," I replied with a smile.

The next day, Hiro and Kisa came over after school. They watched the anime we had watched and, of course, Hiro complained the entire time. I was stomping around, trying to ignore him before I tossed his tine body through a wall. After the movie, they moved to the table and Tohru served them some cake and tea. I walked away before he started complaining. I stuck my head into Shigure's study.

"I'm gonna kill him," I said.

He stood up, sighed and smiled at me. "I know, you're not the only one."

He walked toward me and out into the hall as Kyo yanked the living room door open and yelled, "Hey Hiro! Get it through your skull; she's not your maid! Quit bossin her around!"

"I think you should intervene before things get ugly," I said to Shigure as Hiro responded in length.

Shigure walked over to Kyo and grabbed the back of his head before he beat Hiro to a pulp, which I wouldn't have minded. He scolded him at length then let him go. "You need to try a little harder to behave like a responsible adult, like me."

"Like you?" said the miserable, watery voice of his editor, Mii, "You call missing your deadlines being a responsible adult?"

"I found her outside looking like she was about to hang herself," Yuki remarked.

"Wouldn't you if you worked with him?" I asked Yuki as Mii attacked Shigure, shaking him violently. He started to lead her to the door and I followed.

After he got her to leave, he suggested we visit Ha'ri. So I told everyone we were leaving, grabbed my coat and followed Shigure out to the road. We walked in companionable silence, although he did try to put his arm around me a few times. I slapped his hand away each time. Finally, I hooked my hand on the crook of his elbow to satisfy him and he smiled triumphantly. When we got to Ha'ri's office, Shigure started telling him the story with some interjections from me. I started pacing up and down the room, passing by Shigure sitting by the door to outside and Ha'ri sitting at his desk.

"I suppose Hiro didn't know… He had no idea the possible consequences of telling Akito how he felt… And as a result…" Ha'ri trailed off.

"Unfortunate, but I can't say it's surprising. After all, Akito doesn't generally approve of anything that happens outside of his knowledge, now does he?" Shigure asked, his eyes closed.

"After that, Hiro tried to have as little to do with Kisa as possible. And during that time, the other kids at school started picking on her," Ha'ri said, turning in his chair toward Shigure and crossing his arms. He glanced at me as I turned around and paced toward Shigure.

"Well, I guess that explains why he didn't do anything. Couldn't very well help her if he was afraid to get close to her," Shigure surmised, "And after he had already caused her to be hurt once, I suppose I can understand how he might feel that way."

"Yes… He blames himself for what happened. But I think he's still too young to know how to deal with those feelings," Ha'ri said. This time as I turned around, hi hand brushed me arm as I headed toward Shigure. I smiled at him.

"And so, he vents his anger on Tohru, which, I have to say, is quite a shame," Shigure muttered.

I twitched ever so slightly when he said that and sped up my pacing to pound out my anger. When I passed Ha'ri, he reached out, grabbed my arm, stopping me, and said, "You're making me nervous. Please stop and say what's on your mind."

"Nothing besides different ways to mangle Hiro's body," I mumbled.

"I can understand how this must be hard for you. You're so protective of Tohru that anyone who hurts her is in physical danger. I'm begging you, just this once, to hold back with Hiro. He has problems," Ha'ri said earnestly.

"Oh, I'm not going to seriously injure the kid. I'd be thrown out of Shigure's house and I don't want that," I sighed.

After that, Shigure left for a little while to "go to the bathroom" but I really think he wanted to give us some alone time. Ha'ri shyly kissed my forehead and took me hands. I smiled up at him and kissed him lightly on the lips. He returned in full force. I grinned at him when we pulled apart and he grinned back. We heard Shigure returning and leapt apart, blushing. Shigure came in, announcing that it was time to go.

The next day, I debated going to the park with Tohru, Hiro and Kisa but decided not to. So when it ended, it was quite abruptly.

AN: The next one will be out soon! Didja miss me?