Part Two:

The next morning Kyo found Tohru in the kitchen cleaning up the dishes from breakfast. He had come down a little late so he walked over to the fridge and took out the milk carton taking a giant gulp from it. Tohru turned around as she finished the last dish and wiped it.

"Good morning Kyo" she smiled, "Did you sleep well?"

"Mhm. Did you?" he asked with a smile of his own.

"Oh yes. Did you have any luck finding an apartment yesterday?"

"No" Kyo shook his head, "Not yet."

"Oh I see" her face lowered a bit but then she brightened up, "You ready to go?"

"Yep. Do you have the bus tickets?"

"Uh huh" she nodded, "I got them in the mail from my grandmother. The bus leaves at ten o'clock."

"That doesn't leave us much time does it?" Kyo said, "Okay. I'll go put some socks on and I'll be back down" he walked over and kissed her cheek.

"Okay" she blushed a little, "I got a few more dishes to clear from the table and then we can go."

He nodded and departed the room from one door while she walked back into the sitting room where Yuki and Shigure were both reading something, Shigure the paper, Yuki a book from school.

"Do you guys need anything else?" she asked politely.

"No thank you Tohru" Shigure grinned, "I've had enough. You should hurry or you'll be late for the bus."

"You're going to see your grandparents Miss Honda?" Yuki replied looking up with his princely smile.

"Uh huh" she nodded, "We'll be there most of the day, so I placed a stew in the refrigerator for you guys in case you get hungry."

"Thank you Tohru" Shigure said, "We both should both be home before you two anyway. We're both going to the main house today. I have to see Hatori."

"And I am going to see my mother" Yuki replied not caring either way, "I can't pass through like this and not see her after all."

"Mhm makes sense" Tohru nodded, "Well I'll see you guys later" she hummed a tune as she took the remainder of the dishes into the kitchen.

Yuki sighed and returned to his book while Shigure eyed him a little over his paper.

"I know what he's thinking" Shigure thought, "This isn't going to be a pleasant visit for either one of us."

(Next Scene)

Tohru and Kyo arrived at the bus stop on time and climbed onto the bus, the usual driver that they met every time they went to the country, smiled at them as they got on and took off. When they arrived they both got off and he waved to them as he shut the door.

"He really is friendly" Tohru smiled holding onto her purse.

"Yea" Kyo nodded the ring tucked neatly into his jacket pocket, "I guess he's used to seeing us by now."

"Mhm. Well let's go Kyo" Tohru said taking his hand gently and leading him up the hill toward the main gate.

She knocked on it once and the normal servant who led them to the tearoom where her grandmother was waiting answered it. Tohru's grandmother stood up and embraced her granddaughter tightly.

"Oh Tohru" she replied, "It is so good of you to come. And you too Kyo" she shook his hand, "I'm glad you could make it as well. My husband will be pleased to see you."

"Thank you Mrs. Miyoshi" he bowed politely before they took their seats at the table.

A few more moments later Tohru's grandfather came into the room, his usual stern face that he used to carry completely gone. Instead his smile was warm as he knelt to kiss Tohru and turned to shake Kyo's hand. They enjoyed a nice leisurely tea and then Tohru's grandparents said that they had something they both had to do. So Kyo and Tohru wandered outside to the grounds. As they walked past the large tree in a front, Kyo noticed the bench that was in front of it.

"Was that there before?" he asked.

"No I don't think so" Tohru replied equally surprised, "I used to play under this tree after all."

"Really?" Kyo said interested, "Tohru listen. I have to run to the bathroom. I'll be right back okay?"

"Sure" she nodded sitting on the bench, "I'll wait for you right here."

"Okay" Kyo replied sprinting towards the house.

(Next Scene)

The truth was he didn't really have to go. He headed in the direction of the garden, where Tohru's grandmother had said she would be. She looked up with a smile as he approached.

"Why hello Kyo? Is everything all right?"

"Oh yes Mrs. Miyoshi" he nodded, "But I was wondering, where could I find Mr. Miyoshi? I need to talk to him about something."

"Oh well he's probably in his office right now dear. It's down the hall from the dining room. The third door on the left. You can't miss it."

"Thanks Mrs. Miyoshi" he bowed his head as he hurried off.

He walked quickly to the dining room and then followed the hallway down till he came to the right door. He took a deep breath and then knocked on the door.

"Come in!" Mr. Miyoshi called.

Kyo took another deep breath and then opened the door.

"Excuse me Mr. Miyoshi" Kyo replied.

"Kyo?"

"I was wondering do you have a moment to spare. I want to talk to you about something important."

"Of course" he gestured him in, "Come on in Kyo."

Kyo obeyed and closed the door behind him. Mr. Miyoshi's office was very fancy looking with a lot of mahogany furniture, deep maroon. Mr. Miyoshi was sitting in a very comfortable leather chair that was also dark red in color. Kyo sat in one of the chairs across from him and placed his hands nervously together.

"So Kyo" Mr. Miyoshi placed his pen down, since he had been scribbling something down, "What can I do for you?"

"Well sir. I wanted to start by thanking you for inviting me once more to accompany Tohru on this trip."

"Not at all" Mr. Miyoshi smiled, "We love having you both here. It's an absolute joy. And second of all?"

"Um" Kyo fidgeted a little, "The thing is, sir Tohru and I have been talking about getting an apartment together. You know a place of our own?"

"And you should" Mr. Miyoshi nodded, "It's about time the two of you had a place of your own. Have you got a place yet?"

"Yes" Kyo said, "But when the question about us living together came up I started to feel like just living together wasn't enough."

"It wasn't."

"No" Kyo shook his head, "The truth is I love Tohru so much. I don't want to just live with her temporarily. I want to live with her till the day I die. So sir, I came to you here today to ask you for your permission to have your granddaughter's hand in marriage."

Mr. Miyoshi stared at Kyo with a very serene smile and then leaned forward.

"You know Kyo" he replied removing his glasses, "You really don't have to ask my permission."

"I feel like I should though" Kyo said, "I feel like it is the proper thing to do. After all Tohru's father is no longer living and her grandfather on that side of the family doesn't even know her anymore. Tohru really loves you and her grandmother. I consider you a very important and influential person in her life. I am asking you for your permission because it's the right thing to do."

Mr. Miyoshi was clearly touched as he smiled.

"Well thank you Kyo for that. You really are a wonderful young man. True I am truly touched by this. After all Tohru is my only granddaughter. And I love her very much. It is also obvious and quite clear to me that you love her as much as I do since you have asked this. Do you have a ring?"

"Yes" Kyo nodded, "We have an apartment all lined up too. I didn't want to tell her yet till I proposed and asked you so."

"Well Kyo" Mr. Miyoshi stood up and walked over to him holding out his hand, "You don't really need it but I give you my permission as well as my blessing."

Kyo took his hand with a grin and shook it. Then he stood up.

"Are you going to ask her tonight?"

"Mhm" Kyo nodded, "After dinner. You guys will hear about it afterwards. Can you keep it a secret from her grandmother till then?"

"Of course" Mr. Miyoshi agreed, "Serika will know nothing till the time. You're both welcome to spend the night if you want as well."

"Thanks for the offer sir, but I do have work tomorrow and we have to get back to the city tonight."

"As you wish" Mr. Miyoshi said leading him to the door, "I will see you later at dinner Kyo."

"Okay" Kyo nodded, "And thanks again sir" he replied as he departed the room.

"No Kyo" Mr. Miyoshi said to himself, "Thank you for being there for my darling little girl all this time. I am truly grateful for that above all things."

Kyo rushed back to the courtyard but stopped when he saw Tohru. She was sitting on the bench in a profile position the wind blowing around her long hair, silhouetting her lovely face. As he stared at her he realized the perfect place. The perfect place to ask his question.

(Next Scene)

After dinner Kyo led Tohru back to the bench near the tree. He sat down next to her and looked at her lovingly.

"What's going on Kyo?" she asked, "You act as if you have something to tell me."

"I do" he nodded, "I wanted to tell you this earlier, but now is the best time. I found an apartment for us. Or rather my master and Kunimitsu found it for us. They showed it to me last night."

"Oh Kyo" she embraced him, "That's great news. But why didn't you tell me about this sooner?"

"Because" he began taking her left hand and fingering the ring that was on her finger, "I wanted to surprise you" he looked up, "Tohru I am so happy. I am happier than I have ever been."

"Me too Kyo" she smiled.

"We have been through a lot these past few years" he continued, "And this ring has been a constant reminder to you about how much I love you. But" he began to take it off, "It's time to take it off."

"What do you mean Kyo?" she asked him a bit surprised, "Why are you removing it?"

"Because" he looked at her directly in the eyes, "This ring also symbolizes something else. It is a temporary ring. One that is worn until the day it is replaced by another."

Tohru's eyes became wide as Kyo got off the bench and knelt before her.

(Next Scene)

Meanwhile at that same moment Riku and Tai Ushida were walking by the fence that separated the two properties. Tai stopped when he heard Tohru's voice.

"Riku" he replied, "Tohru is here?"

"Yea" Riku nodded, "She was here for dinner tonight. Her boyfriend's here too" he frowned.

"I see" Tai replied, "What are they doing under the tree?"

"I don't know" Riku shrugged.

"Well let's go find out."

"You mean spy on them?"

"Do you got a problem with that?" he asked angrily.

"No" Riku shook his head, "Follow me."

Riku led him into the yard and they crouched behind a building that was near the tree listening to every word.

(Next Scene)

"Kyo?" Tohru said as he looked up into her eyes once more.

"Tohru, you and I have been through everything possible. There have been many times I wandered whether we would make it through. And we conquered them all didn't we?"

She nodded the tears beginning to form in her eyes.

"I don't want to even think about what my life would be like if I hadn't met you. I would probably still be wandering around in the darkness because you are the light to me. You are my hero Tohru. You saved me more than once from everything. I can't go on just living with you the way we are now. So" he pulled the box out of his pocket as Tohru cried with a smile on his face, "Tohru I kneel before you now as a man to ask you to be my wife" he opened the box and she laughed the tears completely flowing now, "Will you Tohru Honda marry me?"

Tohru placed a hand to her mouth and then slowly nodded her head before flinging herself into his arms and wrapping her arms around his neck.

"Yes Kyo" she cried, "I will. I will. I will."

"I love you Tohru," he whispered into her ear.

"I love you too Kyo" she said slowly.

Then they pulled away and he placed the ring on her finger. She leaned forward and they kissed. Tai and Riku watched the whole event. Tai pulled away from the building and began to walk back to his house, Riku running behind him trying to catch up.

"Hey Tai!" he said, "What gives? Are you just gonna walk away? Aren't you upset about this?"

"No" Tai replied calmly, "I have no need to be upset. I will see you later Riku," he said as he left.

Riku stood still and scratched the back of his head as Tai left. Tai immediately frowned as he arrived at his front door.

"So Sohma thinks he can marry her and get away with it does he? Well we'll see" he smiled angrily, "We'll just see about that."

(Till Next Time)

Authors Note: Okay! He did it! He finally proposed to her! I hope you enjoyed it. I'll see you guys later today for Chapter four!

Next Chapter: Chapter Four: Ren's Return

As Akito gets worse and worse, new family secrets are revealed and an unwelcome family member returns. Find out who next time!