After ensuring that Tohru had taken her pain medication, Kyo entered the bedroom and dialed Yuki.

"Kyo."

"Hey. Uh.. well, she knows... now..." Kyo tried to hide the guilty tone in his voice, but Yuki caught on.

"What do you mean 'now'? Did you tell her?" Yuki asked coldly.

"Not on purpose, you moron. She made it sound like she knew and I was trying to help her feel better. Some details slipped out. Anyway, she knows now."

A brief silence fell on the line.

"How did she..?"

Kyo sighed, running his free hand through his orange hair.

"She thought you hated her for it. She seemed upset. But she got hurt so I didn't get a chance to talk more about it."

"Miss Honda is hurt?" Yuki asked with rushed concern.

"Yea, she burned her hand pretty badly."

"Do you.. think I could see her? To clear the air, I mean." Yuki was hesitant, knowing how much his request would displease Kyo. To his surprise, however, Kyo responded with a long sigh.

"Yea, I think that's a good idea."

"Very well, I'll be there soon." Yuki hung up before Kyo had a chance to change his mind.

Kyo rubbed his temple before heading back out to find Tohru curled into a tight ball on the couch. She was staring at her hand with intense focus, breathing heavily.

"Hey, you doing alright? How's the pain?"

Tohru sat up abruptly, pinning him with her eyes.

"Pain? I don't feel it at all." She sounded drowsy.

Kyo let out a breath of relief before moving to sit beside her. Immediately, her good hand began to climb up his inner thigh.

"Whoa! T-tohru, what are you doing?" He quickly stopped her hand before it reached its destination.

"Mmn, Kyo." Her mouth was now on his neck, breathing raggadly against his skin.

"H-hey, are you feeling alright?" This level of sensuality was not normal for her. He placed a gentle hand on the small of her back, trying to pull away. Her lips quickly met his, kissing him with a desperate fervor. Her leg swung over his lap, trapping him beneath her light weight. Both of her hands now tangled themselves in his tousled hair. His body responded to her aggressive behavior, as he began to kiss her back, matching her enthusiasm. Overtaken by the hot embrace, he gently lowered her back onto the couch, pushing his body into hers.

His eyes briefly fluttered open, catching a glimpse of her bandaged hand, and breaking him of his trance. He sat up quickly, leaning back on his heels as he tried to catch his breath.

Seeing her sprawled out beneath him, eyes alive with desire and hair flowing wildly off the couch tempted him to continue their tryst.

"Yuki is coming over." He said quietly, diverting his eyes.

"Yuki..?"

At that moment, there was a light knock on the door. Kyo sprang to his feet, apologizing before turning to answer the door. He took another deep breath, trying to settle his heart rate before opening the door.

Yuki stood in a black wool peacoat and scarf to match his eyes. He looked nervous, waiting for permission before stepping inside.

"So she hurt herself?" Yuki tried to sound casual as he removed his layers.

"Yea, she burnt her hand in oil. Shes on some pretty heavy painkillers right now." Kyo shrugged.

Yuki's brow furrowed as he began to question if now was the best time to discuss things with her. Finishing slipping off his shoes, he looked up to see Tohru in a satin nightgown, looking at him with gentle and dazed eyes. Blush crept across his cheeks as his eyes wandered down her petite figure, clearly outlined in her pajamas.

Kyo moved quickly, grabbing Yuki's coat and draping it over her. With both men now blushing, Tohru flashed a carefree smile.

"Yuki! I'm so glad to see you!" She skipped over to him, throwing her arms around his neck in an act of friendly affection. "I smell like you now! And my breath smells like Kyo. That's because-"

"Tohru, why dont we talk in the living room?" Kyo asked, gently prying her hands from around Yuki's neck. As much as the sight annoyed him, he couldn't be angry at Tohru while she was in this state.

"Oh! That's a great idea, Kyo! Arent you the smartest.." she pinched his cheeks, as if talking to a child.

Yuki tried to stifle his chuckle, being met by Kyo's death glare. The sight was a pleasant distraction for Yuki. Deciding he had enough, Kyo threw Tohru over his shoulder.

"Why don't we get you a robe, Tohru. We have company."

"Aw but you think I look sexy in this."

"God Tohru, keep quiet, would you?"

A few short minutes later they reemerged from the bedroom, Tohru now modestly wrapped in a cotton robe, sulking slightly. Much to Yuki's amusement, Kyo looked exhausted. After walking her to the couches, he leaned down to look her in the eyes.

"Tohru, do you want some ice cream?" Kyo asked softly.

Tohru nodded excitedly before declaring, "Red bean, please!"

Kyo nodded in return, giving Yuki a pointed look before leaving for the kitchen. Tohru seemed somewhat unsteady, but managed to make it to the spot beside Yuki. He tensed as she sat a little too closely. Her attention was unwavering.

"Yuki, did I really kiss you?" Blushing immediately, Yuki's eyes grew wide.

"W-well, y-yes you did.. but it wasn't meant for me."

She blinked, cocking her head to one side. Her calm was disarming.

"So, you don't hate me then?" Before Yuki had a chance to answer, she continued. "Kyo said he doesn't hate me. But I cheated on him, right? I guess its hard to imagine that he would still love me after that. Then today.." Her voice began to quiver. "Today Shigure.. he taught me what a flogger is. And he touched me. And I think he was going to kiss me, but you came home and saved me. Hatori said it's up to me if I tell Kyo, but I don't want to lie to him. What should I do, Yuki?" She pleaded with her eyes.

His blood ran cold, completely forgetting about the kiss they shared. That bastard!

"Oh my God, Tohru.. where did he touch you?" Yuki's incredulous voice was barely audible, as he grabbed onto her shoulders. Tohru shakily reached up, tracing the same line Shigure did on her, down to the top of Yuki's collarbone. Thank God, at least that idiot didn't touch her anywhere else. But what about the flogger? Yuki's face paled as he imagined Tohru being hit with a flogger.

He immediately wrapped her in an embrace, as she sobbed gently into his shoulder. His hand combed through her hair. Damn, Kyo would kill him. Hell, Yuki wanted to kill him. The only thing keeping him from doing so was his own guilty conscience.

"Hey Tohru... I don't think you should tell Kyo about what happened, okay? Let's keep it a secret."

"A secret?" Tohru's sobs were replaced with gentle sniffles.

"Yea, I am worried about Shigure. Let me talk to him, but let's not tell Kyo." He leaned her back so he could look into her eyes. "Promise?" He prompted.

"Promise." She gave a quick nod, meeting his gaze once again.

Kyo entered the room quietly as she spoke again.

"Hey Yuki? I feel.. dizzy..." He jumped as Tohru's head landed with a thud in his lap.

"God, Tohru!" Kyo exclaimed, making Yuki jump even higher.

"I-i.. she...!"

"I saw what happened, don't worry." Kyo set down the ice cream, moving her to rest on his lap instead. She curled up, nuzzling his thighs in contentment. "She looks out. Help yourself." Kyo nodded towards the ice cream.

Yuki picked up the bowl, taking a modest bite as he attempted to process the new information he had recieved.

"She was crying. Was she really upset with herself?" Kyo asked, quietly.

"Oh, yea. Miss Honda seems to really care about you. She thinks she cheated on you. She just hates that she hurt you."

Kyo sighed, looking back at the sleeping beauty on his lap.

"Cherish her, Kyo. For some strange reason, she loves you. Just don't screw it up." Yuki's words would have normally irritated Kyo, but instead, they made him smile. 'She loves me.'

"I won't."