I am pleased to present the second chapter! This is my first written sequel and I'm loving the reviews. Thanks all around to the reviewers. You're the ones who keep me writing! And just in case anyone wanted to know, the characters (except Shigure, who's more of a minor role anyway) involved in this fic are around the ages 20 or 30.

Disclaimer: I don't own Fruits Basket. And I never said I did. Don't believe the hype!

Kyo's POV

"Welcome to our home!" they sang as they bowed in the doorway.

I bowed while Tohru and Shigure returned their hearty greeting in the same manner.

"Ah, you brought cake! How nice of you. Oh, come in!" our hostess chirped as she stepped aside to let us pass.

We were seated at their table. As I looked around, I noticed how well-kept their place is. I guess Kagura isn't that bad of a housekeeper after all.

I smiled. Just a couple years back, she attempted to make a kettle of tea and ended up creating an inferno. Not only that, but she had forgotten the laundry and suds inflated like balloons in our home! My favorite shirt was confetti after she tried to effectively get it dry. That incident convinced me that she wouldn't be able to keep an orderly home. I half-expected their house to be filthy and destroyed beyond belief, much like the Sohma residence before Tohru came to live with us.

The appearance of a plate in front of me interrupted my musings.

"Eat up, Kyo! This cake is delicious!" Kagura smiled. A tiny portion of the white delicacy sprinkled with fresh strawberries was deposited in her mouth. "Isn't it good, Yuki?" she asked as she tilted her head towards him.

"The best," he replied.

"Hey! Are you insinuating something about my cooking?" But she yelled in a playful manner. The punch delivered to his arm was not so gentle.

"Both of your culinary skills are fantastic!" he laughed as he nursed his arm.

My eyes were attached to their smiling faces. Anyone could tell that they hold each other in the highest regard by the simplest gestures.

The way her head tilted towards him.

The way he hung on every sentence she uttered as if all her words were gold.

How Kagura listened raptly to him speak in turn.

When it comes right down to it, they have changed rapidly since they got together. Yuki is a prime example. I didn't think he'd sing anything, much less a greeting to me. Come to think about it, he stopped engaging in fights with me. I closed my eyes. It's funny what love and adulthood could do to enemies. And that was nothing compared to the lady of the house. I never would've imagined that the reigning queen of tempestuous love would come to be so serene.

That might've been the reason I didn't consider Kagura to be girlfriend material. Not that I was looking for one. Her violent ways were terrible bouts to endure. An unspoken pact was made in my mind to never become involved with women. If they were all like her, it wasn't worth it.

But Tohru ended up like this strawberry shortcake. She was sweet and wonderful. That quality made it harder to pretend I didn't love her. I convinced myself that her clumsiness and naivety made her unattractive. But soon, I realized that even with those traits, I still cared about her. I eventually did acknowledge my feelings, but there were obstacles in the way of my proclamation of love for Tohru.

For one thing, she could want to remain friends with me. It would be awkward if I poured my heart and soul out to her and she struggled to tell me that she wasn't interested in me romantically.

Then there was Kagura. She felt so strongly for me. What would she do to us if we were together? But one night, I threw my doubts to the wind and told her. I couldn't believe it. She felt the same about me! I was so happy that I kissed her. That moment birthed a warm bubble of happiness in my heart.

Needless to say, I was surprised when Kagura simply ran away. God, I thought she was going to massacre me! I also feared for Tohru's safety, which was why I didn't allow her to go after the distraught boar. It was very likely that Kagura could lash out at and harm her. Tohru's reluctance filled me with adoration for her. She was so worried about my cousin and spared little thought to her own safety. It was one of the reasons I fell in love with her.

Even more shocking than our lack of injuries was that Kagura was around Yuki a lot more than usual. It wasn't that she hated him. It was more that she acted civilly towards me and Tohru because of it.

Time passed. Soon, the sight of them holding hands and laughing was tattooed to our memories. They were together that much.

They were so different in personalities that it was difficult comprehending that they were in love. Even if opposites attract, it was hard to ignore that they made a strange couple.

I only used the word "strange" because no one anticipated their relationship. Kagura had determination as wide and as deep as the ocean. It seemed that she would never stop caring about me. And Yuki was so placid. I didn't think he'd welcome the drama and wounds she brings.

But loving Yuki brought out a mature side to Kagura. I've never seen her pounce on him or beat him to a bloody pulp once. After all, they are both adults.

Just as Tohru was our tranquilizer, Yuki must've been her tranquilizer.

"Hey!" Shigure, that damn dog, snatched a strawberry off my piece of cake. He popped it into his mouth with relish.

"I thought you were good at martial arts, Kyo. You should've seen that coming. Of course, I didn't know you were so self-absorbed!"

"Damn you!" I yelled. With a shriek, Shigure began to run around with flailed arms. I'm an adult, for God's sake. Does he think I'm going to stoop to his childish level and chase him?

I smiled. I wouldn't want to disillusion him, now would I.

"Come back here! Come back here and I'll show you how good I am!" I chanted as I ran after him. I knew it was juvenile but I didn't care.

As sure as I'm going to get my revenge on Shigure, Kagura and Yuki's relationship will thrive. I'm sure of it.

I laced a ribbon of humor at the end. I hoped you guys enjoyed it. Now, R+R...You know you want to...