Tohru hummed happily as she filled a picnic basket with lunch items.

"Tooooh-ru!" Shigure peeked over her shoulder, "Is this for us?" he chirped.

"No, 'Gure-san, your dinner is in the refrigerator," she said, placing a bag of cookies in the basket.

"Is this you Uo and Hana?" he asked, making his way to the fridge.

Tohru paused before nodded, "Hai," she lied, adding fresh strawberries- today was the first day she'd see her secret love all by herself, and, of course, she promised him food.

Shigure blinked- surely his sweet flower hadn't just lied to lim. He chose to ignore it- all else fails, this could lead to an interesting story idea.

She slipped her arm under the basket; she wanted to get there before dusk, and, afterwards, she would go visist Uo, so it wasn't a complete lie.

"Bye, Shigure-san," Tohru gave him a peck on the cheek, as she pulled on a red cloak.

Shigure watched her disappear down the path, "That looked like Aya's work," he mused.

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Yuki had finally finished all his duties at the school and arrived on the main street the same time Kyo did.

"Kyo-kyo," Yuki greeted, his tone light and playful.

"Prince Yuki," Kyo smirked, adjusting his pace a bit faster.

Yuki raised and eyebrow and met the pace, "Don't be like that, my Kyo-kyo."

Kyo slowed down as they rounded the street that lead into the thick forest. He boldly took Yuki's hand.

"Eh? What's this?" Yuki brought Kyo's hand up to his velvet cheek, "Showing affection now, are we?"

Kyo pushed Yuki against the tree, "You want affection?" he growled, kissing him hard.

Yuki allowed him, slowing the pace and soothing him, "Tough practice?" he murmured when they'd parted.

Kyo nodded, "Damn Kagura."

"Be nice," Yuki chided, "She really loves you."

The neko rubbed his jaw, "Well, I don't need that kind of love, dammit."

Yuki pinched him; he was in a playful mood tonight, "You've never complained when I do it," he teased.

"Damn nezumi," Kyo glowered.

"Damn neko," Yuki stopped, looking Kyo in the eyes, challenging him, "If you're really hurting that bad, you could always take a soak in the bath."

Kyo raised an eyebrow- his lover was being awefully assertive tonight, "My back is a little sore..."

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Ray: Sorry it's so short! Smut in the next chapter.

Chibichibi-neko: If you're not complaining, would YOU like to be my beta? ; ty for the comment, I "borrowed" the whole-throwy thing from a sister of mine

Azalee: Always glad to convert another fan-girl.

Wolfbane2: Hehe, do I still have your attention?

Mrsbinx1013: I'm not sure when I'm gonna reveal her "secret love", but it won't be but a couple more chapters, and I'm always open to guesses.