I DO NOT OWN FRUITS BASKET

A/N: Please forgive me little ones! I do not know how long an eclipse lasts, but in MY story it lasts pretty much all day. Forgive me if I am incorrect (which I'm sure I am) and just bear with me! I'm sorry, sorry, sorry if I am wrong (again, I'm pretty sure I am). Please, just take it –in this reality- that an eclipse lasts all day. Ok, thanks! Calm down, people, I'm writing as fast as I can! Remember, im a full time college student! (and no science major –hence the not knowing of the eclipse timeline) This is hard to do! But I'm really into it, and I can't help but write everyday . . . im a loser, I know. I bet you guys aren't even reading this A/N . . . I made the last chapter too exciting, huh? Ok, read read read!

Chapter 9 – The Eclipse part 1

The birds were gone.

Akito woke up to a dark room. He heard the pattering of the heavy rain against the roof. He felt strange, empty almost, like something was missing . . . his eyes went wide, and he sat up. She was gone . . . she was finally gone . . . He was normal again . . . he couldn't remember a time he was alone like this . . . she was gone! A faint smile etched across his face, but it faded. She was gone, but for how long. How long did he have until she was back?

The curse couldn't have been broken . . . they didn't even know how to. . .

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Mii would have enjoyed the embrace, except Shigure was probing her back tentatively. He was holding her tightly, but it felt awkward somehow. He felt her back like it was a science experiment or something. His breath was caught in his throat, and he made a little noise of curiousity. He had just showered, and he was still a little warm and wet, and he smelled really good, but Mii was a bit confused with Shigure's strange hug.

Why wasn't he transforming? Why wasn't he transforming? Why wasn't he transforming?!!!!!!

What the hell was this? Maybe he was in a dream. He pulled slightly back, but then hugged her again. Just to make sure . . . yep, he wasn't transforming. He felt at her back again, gently pressing her against him. She was still stiff in his arms. Wait! Maybe . . . no, it couldn't be true!

"Shi . . .gu . . .?"

"I've gotta go, I'll be right back!" Shigure let go of her and ran out the door. He headed down the elevator to the main lobby, and ran to the phones, and dialed the house. No one was answering. "Pick up dammit!"

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Hatori was already up, being the early riser he was. He had a cup of tea, and looked outside. It was still raining hard. He wanted to see the eclipse too, and now they were missing the first part of it. He sighed in defeat, and continued to read another one of Shigure's books.

The phone rang.

Who would be calling this early?

It rang loudly.

He slowly stood, and searched for the telephone. Where had Shigure put the thing?

It rang again.

He finally found one in his office, and picked up. "Hello, Shigure Sohma residence."

"Hari! H-Hari!"

"Yes. . . who is this?"

"Hari! The curse! The curse! What's wrong? Is it broken?"

"What are you talking about?" Hatori asked, bewildered at the frantic voice of what sounded like Shigure. "Is that you Shigure?"

"Dammit, Hari, I just hugged Mii, and I didn't transform! Hari! The curse! Is it broken?"

"What are you doing huggi –" It took just a second for it to sink in to Hatori's mind.

He dropped the phone, and began running up the stairs to Tohru's room. He burst through the door, and saw Tohru already dressed and getting ready to walk out the door just as the other two in the room were. But Hatori was too lost in his own excitement, and grabbed Tohru and hugged her.

Shigure was right! He found himself smiling. Tohru was at first surprised and very confused, but then realized he was actually hugging her! "Hatori! You're not—"

"I know!" He exclaimed, and pulled away from her. She was crying in happiness. He couldn't stop his own tears. "Tohru!" He exclaimed, and she laughed and hugged him again. Uo and Hana looked at the weird sight in confusion. Sweat drops rolled down their heads.

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"Hari? Hatori!" Shigure screamed into the phone, but there was no one there. "Damn." He cursed, and looked around in panic. He hung up the phone. Even if they were cured, would it really last? And Mii? It was like a dream come true. After so many hours of lusting . . . he could finally act on it? But no, that would be taking advantage of her, wouldn't it?

There was a ding, and he saw the elevator door open next to the phones. Mii ran out, looking around for him, in only her robe still. "To hell with it." He muttered and went up to Mii and she turned and saw him, but before she could utter a word, he grabbed her head and kissed her.

The kiss was full of pent up longing, and Mii felt weak in the knees from the intensity. He quickly backed her into the elevator again, and wrapped his arms around her and held her to him tightly. She felt encredible in his arms! He would have never imagined . . . the softness of her, how light she was surprisingly. He pushed her against the wall of the elevator, barely noticing the doors closing. Her lips were so sweet, and he couldn't help but devour them tenderly.

She wrapped her arms around his neck, and reveled in the feel of his lips. She had never imagined this weekend would end up like this. But she was not complaining. He was holding onto her, his hands like a vice around her small body. It was like he was afraid of her slipping from his grasp. She felt something on her cheek. He was crying. . . . but why . . . . He held her closer, and his kiss softened a bit, and he gasped for breath, and after he did, he breathed against her lips, "hold me forever . . . please . . ."

His words made her eyes sting with tears too. She kissed him again, holding him as tight as she could. They stumbled out of the elevator, and Shigure practically carried her to his room. There was much effort into getting the door open, but when they succeeded, Shigure lifted her and they fell to the bed in a heap of groping arms and hungry lips.

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Kyo heard commotion in the room next to his, but was too tired to really care. There was laughing and lots of things moving around. He rolled in bed, frustrated by the sounds so early in the morning. Then his door burst open and he cringed at the hall lights. "Go the hell away!" He exclaimed, and threw the sheets over his head.

He felt a warm body fall ontop of his, and he frowned. What was Yuki doing? "Dammit, Yuki, if you sleep walk near me again, I swear, I'll . . ." He turned and saw brown hair under his chin. He sat up slightly, on one arm, and looked down. The small figure was holding onto him and he could see her crying. It was Tohru. "Tohru. . . what's wrong? Did Yuki do something? What's the matter?" He asked, clearly not noticing the obvious. She just held him, and sniffled into his chest. He really liked her hugging him . . . . wait a minute. . . . hug . . . ing . . . Tohru . . . hug . . . Tohru, hug, Tohru, hug, Tohru. . . . . . .

"Holy shit! Tohru!" Kyo exclaimed, and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her to him. all she could do was cry into his shoulder.

"I'm so happy, I'm so happy!" She wimpered out inbetween silent sobs.

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Yuki slipped on his clothes and went to the door. He saw Tohru dash into Kyo's room. it was so fast too. What was she doing? He then saw Hatori come running out of Tohru's room looking very unlike himself. Yuki had never seen him look . . . what was it? Happy? What was going on? He walked a little bit and glanced into Kyo's room. Tohru was already at the threshold, obviously on her way to him. She leaped at him, and flung her arms around him. why was she going to make him transform with Uo and Hana here?

There was no poof There was no tail, no ears, no fur . . .

Yuki found he couldn't breath. How?! And to make him flip out even more, Akito walked up to the crowd and . . . smiled -? Yuki thought he was going to have a heart attack. Tohru ran up and hugged everyone, that is except for Akito, who just watched from a distance. Kyo came out smiling as well, and Tohru took turns hugging all three of them, laughing and crying happily.

Hana and Uo looked on, the sweat drops VERY big now.

"What the hell?" Uo asked.

"What the hell indeed." Hana replied, surprised herself.

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I agree with Hana . . . what the hell INDEED! Notice the Akito things well people, you must pay attention! It will all make sense soon enough. . . . hahaha HAHAHA HAHAHAHAH HAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!  evil laugh.jk. oh, do I have fun things planned . . . sorry I could not elaborate more on the Shigure/Mii thing . . . it is pg-13 people. Although, lets think about what we've seen in movies that are pg-13 . . . I can't think of anything steamy at the moment. Hmmm, well . . . okay, don't expect such a quick next chapter, I have a many a assignments a due soon. Grrr . . . well, maybe next chapter I'll put in some steamy Shigure/Mii scenes . . how does that sound? Huh? Good idea? No? I'll keep it pretty pg13—if I can restrain myself, but that's only if I get an ok from it from you guys! Review soon!