(Chapter Nine: Tohru's Decision)

That evening after Tohru and Kyo had said goodbye to her uncle at the party the two of them walked home, since it was such a beautiful night. Tohru sighed contently but then looked over at Kyo who looked really down.

"Kyo" she replied when she saw him sigh heavily, "What's the matter?"

"Huh?" he looked up, "Oh it's nothing. Maybe I'm just tired."

"Are you sure?"

"Well" he stopped, "I don't know."

"You can tell me" she said, "Look there's a bench right over there" she pointed, "We can stop."

"It's really not that important."

"Everything you say is important to me. Come on let's go sit down" she took his hand steering him towards the bench.

They both sat down.

"Now" she smiled, "What's got you bothered?"

He sighed again and looked at her directly.

"It's just, everything is happening so fast. I barely got to see you tonight, let alone congratulate you on your success. I felt kind of left out."

"I'm sorry Kyo."

"That's not really the problem" he shook his head, "Tohru I'm happy for you I really am, but tonight was big for you. There are all kinds of things that are going to happen for you now, that I'm not gonna be a part of."

"What are you talking about?"

"Tohru you're a movie star. You're gonna go on interviews, you might even go to Hollywood and leave me here."

Tohru smiled and chuckled a little.

"If that is what has you worried then you have nothing to be concerned about."

"Huh?"

"Kyo" she took his hands, "I was approached tonight by several people. Studio executives, my uncle even who all asked the same question. Do you know what that question is?"

"I could guess" he frowned.

"Do you know what my answer was to all of them?"

"No" he shook his head again.

"I told them that I was very flattered. For them to think of me, a normal high school as such a great person, however I also said that acting was not what I wanted for my life."

"Huh? But Tohru you have the talent. You turned them down?"

"Yes Kyo" she nodded, "For many reasons. For you and for everyone I care about but mostly for myself. Do you want to know why?"

He nodded his head.

"Because of something you said to me when I was just starting this movie."

"Something I said?"

"Mhm. You told me to do what was right for myself. So I considered their offer and in the end I realized that that wouldn't make me happy. I would not be happy leaving you and all the Sohmas behind. I would not be happy, not finishing high school with you and Yuki. And I would not be happy in that kind of life. I don't believe that is the kind of life that is meant for me."

"What kind of life is meant for you? What do you want?"

"What do I want? Well for starters I want everyone I care about to be happy, because they have done so much for me and that includes you Kyo. As for myself I know it's gonna sound kind of silly, but I want a normal life."

Kyo listened silently as she continued with a smile on his face.

"You know a life filled with friends and family. I want to be a mother some day so I can teach my own daughter all my mom taught me. I want to find someone to share my life with. That's what I want. I just want what everyone wants. Does that sound silly?"

"No" Kyo shook his head, "That doesn't sound silly at all. In fact" he took her hand, "That's just what I want too."

She smiled.

"Good. Now let's hurry home Kyo" she replied standing up pulling him up with her, "I am going to the airport tomorrow to say goodbye to my uncle, so I have to get up kind of early."

"Can I go with you?" he asked as they walked home hand in hand.

"Mhm" she nodded, "Of course."

(Next Scene)

"Well sweetie" Kentaro replied with a smile as he shouldered his carry on, "Are you sure about this?"

"Yes Uncle Kentaro" Tohru said as she hugged Kyo, "This is where I belong. But thank you for a wonderful opportunity."

"Of course" he replied his eyes going soft, "Well I'll miss you" he embraced her.

"I'll miss you too. And everyone I worked with. Oh there's Aiku and Eichi" Tohru noticed them walking by.

"Yes they are taking the same flight. As well as a few others" Kentaro said.

Kyo frowned at Aiku as he quickly walked by with Eichi.

"MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE" someone called on the over head speaker, "FLIGHT 212 TO LOS ANGELOS CALIFORNIA IS NOW BOARDING."

"That's my flight" Kentaro replied, "Take care of her Kyo" he shook his hand.

"I will."

"Oh and Tohru in about a week, you'll be getting a package. Wait for it."

"A package?"

"It's a surprise" he winked, "Well I'm off."

"Have a safe flight!" Kyo called.

"Bye Uncle Kentaro!" Tohru waved.

Kentaro waved and boarded his plane. Tohru sighed and Kyo embraced her one last time, then they began to walk towards the entrance. On the way, Kyo spotted the stranger he had met at the party walking towards a gate with his girlfriend. The stranger spotted Tohru and smiled at Kyo giving him the thumbs up. Kyo smiled back and nodded back.

"Who was that Kyo?" Tohru asked.

"Huh? Oh nobody. Just someone who reminded me how lucky I am."

"You're so sweet" she grinned.

"Yep" he thought, "I really am lucky. Lucky Kyo" he said to himself for the first time without being angry.

(Till Next Time)

Authors Note: Hello everyone! Last two chapters of book ten will be done today. They are both short, just wanted to let you know!

Next Chapter: Akito Discovers the Zodiac

You'll see!!!