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Full Moon Curse:

Poor Kitty

It was late when Shigure finally decided to go home. He had spent an enjoyable evening in the company of a woman he had met at a café. She had been a bottle blonde which was his favorite kindand had been more than happy to show him the inside of her apartment. It had been nice to forget all the crap at home, and besides, the dog had been feeling stiflingly monogamous.

He hummed as he walked through the door at two that morning. He never could stay the night with his lovers for fear they'd try to cuddle with him and wake up next to a dog.

"Have fun?" Yuki asked from the darkness causing Shigure to jump.

"Yuki! Why are you up so late? I was sure everyone would be in bed."

"You're despicable," Yuki spat. "Before going up to him, you better get rid of that perfume smell and wash that lipstick off your collar."

Shigure felt anger welling up inside him. His personal life was none of Yuki's business. "Fine…fine…" Shigure answered in his usual good nature, hiding his true feelings. "I didn't realize Kyou had an emotional defender. I'll do my best to make sure he doesn't find out I cheated on him."

Yuki glared at his cousin with a cold rage which was making Shigure extremely uncomfortable.

"You need to treat him better. He's not a toy."

"You think I wanted this? It's not like I did this on purpose." Shigure sighed.

"No, I don't, but I think you made a mistake in letting it go so far. For continuing to use him. If Kyou were to become himself, he'd kill you, and you know it."

Shigure smirked. "Well, he's not himself; he's in love with me, and I think somebody's jealous."

Yuki shook his head and stood. "Take him on a date. If you don't find a way to make him happier, you'll answer to me."

Shigure gave Yuki an amused look. "Oh, really."

Yuki left the room without a second glance.

Shigure hated the fact that Yuki had made him feel guilty. He was a terrible person and he knew it. As he stood in the shower and washed away the evidence of his encounter, he vowed that he would be better to Kyou. There needed to be some give and take. If Kyou was meeting all of his physical needs, the least he could do was try to meet some of Kyou's emotional needs caused by the stupid curse. Kyou would have his date.


Yuki was relieved that the full moon was only days away. Since his talk with Shigure things seemed to have improved. He'd taken Kyou out on several occasions and they spent slightly less time in the bedroom.

Kyou was much happier, and Yuki was relieved. He didn't want Kyou to be depressed when he changed lovers at the full moon. Yuki wondered how it would play out. Would Kyou still have feelings for Shigure; would he remember? Yuki hoped he was doing the right thing.

Tohru interrupted his thoughts. "Sohma-san?"

"Yeah," he answered.

"Kyou and Shigure asked me on a picnic. Will you please come with us? I made lots of yummy food."

Yuki had a strange suspicion that Shigure only invited her because of the yummy food.

"Tohru, doesn't it bother you?"

"What?" she asked.

"Them." Yuki had always been sure that Tohru was in love with Kyou and when he pushed his jealousy aside, he knew that they would have made a good couple.

Her bright smile faltered slightly. "Oh, Yuki, I'm sorry I didn't think. I always forget about your feelings for him. You don't have to come if it bothers you. I can go alone."

"Eh…why does everyone keep thinking that? I like girls."

"I'll always love you, Yuki, no matter what you decide to tell me." Tohru gently patted his arm.

"Right," Yuki answered deciding that further denial would do no good. "Let's go on this picnic."


Shigure frowned as the four of them walked into the woods for their picnic. He had not told Tohru she could invite Yuki, but of course there was no way he'd ever scold her. He was still angry with his cousin, but in a way he knew he should be thanking him. Since he had been spending more time talking with Kyou, their sex had improved greatly and his guilt had lessoned.

"This is going to be so much fun," Tohru gushed swinging the picnic basket. Shigure smiled at her enthusiasm. It was a beautiful day.

He and Tohru sat on the blanket after they had finished lunch. Tohru chatted about her upcoming college classes while Shigure plucked at the grass and watched Yuki and Kyou. They were mock fighting and of course Yuki was winning, and Kyou was becoming more angry by the second. It seemed strange to Shigure that this whole curse seemed to bring the two of them together. Yuki had become protective of Kyou, and Shigure knew Kyou had been confiding in Yuki. At least whenever he was mad at Shigure.

They were acting how he had always hoped they someday would, but somehow their interaction made him uncomfortable.

Yuki grabbed Kyou's wrist and flipped him to the ground before pinning him beneath his weight.

"You're still slow, stupid cat."

Kyou wriggled to get free his wrists pinned. "Let me go and fight like a man, you damn rat."

Something about the scene gave Shigure a rare flash of jealousy. He hadn't been jealous since high school when he had realized that Hatori preferred Ayame. He knew the fighting was innocent, but he couldn't keep the icy feeling from creeping inside. I'm getting as bad as Haru, he thought to himself.

Yuki had stood and reached down a hand to help Kyou up. Kyou accepted but then pulled Yuki down with him. Both boys laughed and swung at each other.

"Kyou-kun," Shigure called seductively when he could take it no longer. Kyou immediately obeyed causing Shigure to smirk at Yuki. Yuki met his gaze apparently unfazed. There was something knowing in Yuki's eyes which caused Shigure to shiver and wonder what the rat was up to.

He pulled Kyou into his lap. Kyo turned to face his lover and kissed him on the lips. See, Shigure sent to Yuki silently, He chooses me.

"I love you," Kyou nuzzled his nose.

Yuki averted his eyes from the scene causing Shigure to feel strangely triumphant. He planted a kiss on Kyou's forehead. "You are too cute."


Yuki paced back and forth nervously looking at his watch. It was 11:30 and Kagura was still nowhere in sight. He had left a message for her to come over and knew that if she didn't show up soon, he'd be in serious trouble.

Yuki jumped when the phone rang wondering who would call so late. He hoped it was Kagura.

"Waiting for someone?" the cold voice on the other end asked.

"Akito."

"That's me, Yuki love. I can't stop thinking about that kiss. Sorry Kagura can't come and play. She, along with the others, is staying with me tonight."

"What?" Yuki felt a sense of panic. He had less then a half hour to get Kyou out of Shigure's clutches.

I guess that just leaves you, Shigure, and Kyou to spend a lovely evening together. Unless, of course, you'd rather come spend the evening with me. It's a beautiful night. The moon so bright and all."

Yuki hung up the phone and paced his room nervously. He wasn't sure what he was going to do, but one thing was for sure, he would not allow Kyou to stay in love with Shigure.

He shuddered when he came to a solution and was relieved that Shigure didn't know everything about the curse. It would make his job much easier.

Minutes later Yuki and Kyou walked together in silence. Shigure had actually been inspired to work lately allowing Yuki to steal Kyou away unnoticed.

"I could use the practice," Kyou said as they walked along. "I mean, it seems like way too long since our last good fight. Not that I haven't been keeping in shape…other ways. Prepare to have your ass kicked."

Yuki was beginning to think that he might really just beat him up and leave him for Shigure, but he had to remember that it wasn't the real Kyou he was talking to.

They were far from Shigure's house when Yuki looked at his watch: 11:58.

"I hope I'm doing the right thing," Yuki groaned.

Kyou glanced at him, puzzled before his eyes widened and he fell to the ground.

Yuki knelt beside him; it was midnight. "Listen, Kyou, I'm sorry. I didn't want to, but it was the only thing I could think of, but I promise I won't use you like he did, and I'll even take you out places and…stuff. And next month, I promise things will be different.

Kyou was holding his head. "What the hell are you talking about, you damn rat?"

"Aren't you in love with me?" Yuki asked, fearing his plan hadn't worked.

"What! No!" Kyou answered.

"Pity, isn't it?" Akito stepped out from the bushes with Kureno who was holding a video camera, "and after such a touching speech."

"How?" Yuki stuttered.

"I called you from a cell phone outside your house. We followed you."

Kyou looked confused. "What the hell is going on?" Then his eyes widened in horror. "Curse…Shigure," he growled before running over to some bushes. Yuki heard loud retching sounds.

"I don't understand." Yuki said quietly. "He's not in love with me, but he doesn't seem to be in love with Shigure either."

"The cat can't love the rat." Akito said simply. "But it was fun letting you think he could."

Yuki glared at his evil cousin confused to find that he was feeling both relief and disappointment at the same time.

"Where is he?" Kyou had returned to Yuki. "I'm going to kill that damn pervert!"

TBC