A.N.: Hey readers! I'm finally posting!! Isn't it wonderful!! Well, eventually I'll run out of chapters to post, so I figure I'll post less frequently to give myself more time to write and less pressure!! Its what you've been waiting for!! Kyo finally tells Kagura!! So you'll have to read and tell me what you think! You can also tell me if you want me to post the little side story as the next chapter, or if I should just go on and post the next chapter! So please read and review! Also if you have a sec, go do some clicking and find my other story—brand new Trapped In the Future!! It's an inuyasha fic, and its really good. The chapter might be short, but It's a great story!! Thanks a bunch...--CJD

Disclaimer: this story is 100 mine, but the characters and curse belong to the creator of Fruits Basket!

Chapter 8

Kyo and Kagura walked in silence for a few minutes. Kyo was thinking about what he'd say and how he'd say it, Kagura was quite because she didn't want to say anything to disturb him and make his run away. He had rejected her too many times to count, and yet he had to do it one last time.

They came to a clearing and Kyo stopped walking. He shook Kagura off of him and backed away from her a little. "Kagura, I wanted to talk to you about some stuff." Kyo said. "Yes Kyo? What is it?" she asked, a little bit confused.

"Kagura, I want to tell you, I've fallen in love, with someone else. The truth is, I've fallen in love with Tohru. And I want to break off whatever we have. I'm not going to marry you Kagura. I don't love you. I'm sorry to do this to you, I really am."

He looked at her. Her head was slightly lowered and silent tears fell from her eyes. This tore him up so he wanted to say more.

"Kagura, thank you. Thank you for everything you'be ever given me. Thanks for caring about me for so long. I do care about you, but more in a friendly sort of way than any other. I hope we can be friends, and I hope you and Tohru can still be friends."

"Kyo I don't know what to say. I mean I want you to be happy, I always did. What am I supposed to do? Tell me! What am I supposed to do?" She looked up at him. She knew the answer in her heart, but she wasn't ready. He'd have to tell her what he wanted her to do, and she'd do it.

"Let me go, Kagura. Let me be with the girl I love. And you should go out there and find someone you love too. I want you to be happy, and I never could have done that. You know it just as much as I do." Kyo said.

He looked at her. Her tears were falling again. It was ahrd for her to admit it, but what Kyo said was all true. It ever would have worked. He wouldn't have married her.

"Thank you Kyo. Goodbye." She pulled him into one last hug and kissed his cheek and smiled. Tears fell as she turned and started sprinting down the path back to Shigure's house.

Kyo was surprised at this. He didn't know she'd be happy. She left without beating the crap out of him? Then Kyo realized that he'd saved her from years of torment. She'd have just waited around for Kyo to fall in love with her, which would never happen. She now had a new opportunity to find someone who would return her love. 'She'll be happy. Good.' Kyo thought, and started walking back to the house. He didn't want to leave Tohru there for too long without him. What if Kagura, on some tragic rebound, wanted to hurt Tohru? There was a 99.99 chance of that not happening, but just incase, Kyo wanted to be there.

Shigure had locked himself up in his study to get some work done now that the distraction was out of the house. Tohru had started making dinner. She was going to make something really good for Shigure, because he'd been forced to eat out for the past few days. She decided to make a codfish meal, Kyo's favorite.

Tohru stood over the stove, stirring some stew, when the kitchen door opened. "Tohru."

Tohru looked up from the food and was quite surprised to see Kagura standing in the doorway. Kagura's face was wet from tears, but none were falling from her eyes. "I just wanted to tell you that I care about Kyo. Please take care of him. I accept that he's not in love with me, so I'm telling the girl he does love-please look after him." Kagura said.

Tohru's eyes started welling up and she ran to Kagura to comfort her. "Kagura, I'm sorry this had to happen to you. I never meant to fall in love, but-" "Tohru, its okay. I'm happy for you guys. You're quite the catch, if I do say so myself. He's so happy with you. You make him happier than I ever could have. Thanks, and yes, of course we can still be friends." Kagura hugged Tohru, smiled and then left. She bid Kyo, who just stepped into the house, farewell, and waved to Shigure who was sticking his head out of his study. A few seconds later she shut the door and walked down the path, to start her new life.

"So I told her, and this was her reaction." Kyo said, entering the kitchen. "Kyo I'm so happy! Now we can be together and Kagura can still be our friend!" Tohru said. She was very happy to have a little more freedom with Kyo. Kyo, however, was the first to take advantage of it. He walked up to her and took hold of her apron collar, pulled her to him, and took her in a gentle kiss.

"Don't mind me you two. I'm just a humble housemate, trying to sneak some of Tohru's wonderful cooking." Shigure was sneaking into the kitchen, which Kyo thought was quite rude of him. "Don't you know it's rude to interrupt?!" He shouted. "Aww, widdle kiddy angwy at da big bad doggy for intewupting his kissy poo wid da widdle fwower?" (Translation-"Aww, is the little kitty angry at the big bad doggy for interrupting his "kissypoo!" with the little flower?")

"Shut up!" he yelled, and turned to Tohru. "I'm going to the roof, if you need me." He said in a softer, gentler voice. He squeezed her hand and smiled before he left, mumbling "Damn dog has to interrupt my time with my own girlfriend, dammit...."

Tohru smiled at how he changed his tone. (That's the control of a martial artist right there!)

"Kyo will always be like that." Shigure said, interrupting her thoughts. "Shigure, you said you were going to sneak some food?" Tohru asked. "Well, I didn't have too much lunch, and I was just wondering if you had anything I could snack on." He said confessing his hunger. She smiled and went in search of something for the hungry dog. She handed him some food and he could have hugged her he was so happy. He would have wagged his tail, if he wasn't human, leaving the room.

Tohru went about doing her normal kitchen duties, writing a list for groceries as she went. She'd go later with Kyo to the store. He'd never let her go anywhere alone anymore, and she loved it. She loved him. He had so much more love for her than anyone she had ever met. Sure she loved Yuki too, but he was more of a brother to her. She did hope that one day, Yuki would find someone to love as well.

A half hour later, Tohru finished putting the food on the table. Shigure was entering the room, and she figured she'd get Kyo. She went outside and called up the latter for him. There was no answer. She was confused so she climbed up to see what was up with Kyo. She got to the top and the sight that met her was adorable. Kyo, in the setting sun, was asleep. She waled over to him and didn't wake him immediately, but she admired his sleeping form. His orange hair was blowing in the slight breeze and the sun made him shine. For a second he was angelic. She realized either dinner would get cold, or Shigure would come up to find them. Not wanting either to happen, she kneeled and rubbed his muscular shoulder. He stirred gently and smiled when he saw her face.

"Dinner's ready." She said in a soft voice. "Alright." He said, still sleepy. "Kyo you look so at peace." She said. "What? At peace? Well, I'd say it's because I'm not worrying about anything right now. I know that I'll be happy forever when I see your face." He stood and followed the blushing Tohru down the latter.

After dinner, Kyo saw the grocery list on the counter and asked Tohru if he could go with her to the store. She nodded and they left the chores for after they got back. Now that the sun had set, it wasn't as bright, but it was still early enough to to get to the store and back before the weirdos came out.

Hatori had made arrangements that Tohru wouldn't have to return to her job until next week. He knew Momiji's father very well, since Momiji was always in Hatori's care. Momiji had spent so much time around the doctor, he thought he'd study to be one someday too. Sometimes he hung around Hatori's office just to learn medical terms or information.

Tohru was very happy she could make a complete recovery before giving her usual all to her job.

Kyo and Tohru did all of the shopping and held hands on the way home, smiling the whole way.

When they got back to the house, they found a note from Shigure, saying that he'd gone out, and might be out all night. Kyo and Tohru had a quick dessert and bid each other a goodnight. Their goodnight kiss was filled with passion, but they both agreed that they hadn't been together long enough take advantage of the fact that they were alone in the house. They might be in love, but they were happy with their relationship as it was, and didn't want to move forward yet. There would be many opportunities in the future for that!