As as celebration to me finally getting my comp back, here's a very long awaited chapter for "She Will Be Loved". As promised, things get going in Lele and Kyo relationship as new things are felt in many different ways.

Again, I don't own Fruits Basket or any of it's characters. But everyone else was created by my small and fragile mind. Please review if possible. And I hope to be writing more soon.

Soft & Hard

"Well, okay. But bring your book with you," Nuni said. Lele asked permission to sleep over Kyo's house for the weekend. Lele ran upstairs and called Kagura. "Yay, another sleepover party! Should I ask Tohru to come?" "Sure." "How about on Saturday we go to the Karaoke bar again?" Kagura suggested. "I'm fine with that! See you tomorrow at school." They hung up. Lele decided not to call Kyo, "He needs his sleep if he's gonna start his first job tomorrow." She took a shower and went to bed with sweet thoughts in her mind.

Lele left her home at 6:30 pm the next evening. She took the late bus downtown and carried 2 bags with her. The 1st bag contained her books from school and the 2nd was a duffel bag that held her essentials for a sleep over. The bus stopped in front of the store where she worked and turned in the opposite direction of the café. She walked down the street and glanced now and then at the various windows. She crossed the street to get to the café. She was greeted by a boy at the entrance. He wore a red vest over a white long sleeve button down dress shirt, a black apron and pants. He asked, "Hello ma'am would you like a seat?" Lele nodded and followed him to a small booth. Lele plopped her bags down and sat across the table from them. "Would you like a drink?" the boy asked. "Yes please. Some tea would be fine." "Someone will bring it to you shortly," the boy said and wrote Lele's order down and then walked around to the back. Lele began looking around for Kyo.

A few minutes, Lele's tea arrived. Her head was turned when she heard a waiter say in a soft voice, "Here's your drink? Would you like anything else?" Lele turned back to say that was all she wanted. But her words were cut when she noticed Kyo was her waiter. Her face lite up and she said, "Hi! I didn't recognize your voice. You were so polite!" Kyo lifted his head after he sat he drink down, "Hey! You made it on time! Well, I'm trying." Lele smiled. "I'll be right back! Hold on," Kyo said and sped walked to the kitchen. He came back with Mr. Bolive. "Mr. Bolive, this is Lele Arai. Lele this is Mr. Bolive." He hefty man bowed down and kissed Lele's hand, "The pleasure is all mine." Lele blushed, "Nice to meet you." "My young friend told me you were a beautiful girl; he forgot to mention stunning as well." "I'm not, really," Lele said while blushing. "Ah modest too. You have a great girl here Mr. Soma." "Thanks. Um, Lele I'll be back later," Kyo said and headed back into the kitchen. Mr. Bolive sat across from Lele and said, "I have to admit, he's a fast learner and very determined too. He reminds me of myself when I was a boy. It was a very long time ago!" He joked with Lele. Lele giggled. "You remind me off my wife when we first met. God rest her soul." "Oh, I'm sorry," Lele stopped laughing. He raised a hand, "Thank you. This restaurant was her dream. She was my first love so I kept it open after she pasted away. I don't know what's going to happen to it once I retire." Lele asked with a concerned expression, "Do you have any children to take over afterwards." Mr. Bolive shook his head. "You see, when my wife became pregnant, she had many complications. She had contractions in the 20th week. They tired to sustain them but the medication didn't work. So, they had no choice but to deliver the baby. Malaya, my wife, didn't stop bleeding so she died. The day after the baby was born, he also died. His lungs were too undeveloped." Lele's eyes began to water and she cried. Mr. Bolive wiped her tears with a handkerchief, "Now, now. A pretty face like yours shouldn't shed tears. I've learn to grow from my tragic past. It's all anyone can ever do. I knew that if I stopped caring for myself, it would make my wife unhappy. But, I told myself that I wouldn't replace her with another. So, she will always be my first love." He looked around and noticed the café was getting busy with people. "I'd better get going. But before that, how would you like to have anything menu, free of charge?" "Oh no, I couldn't," Lele said and waved her hands back and forth. "I insist," he said and smiled at Lele. She nodded with a small smile. Lele decided to have a pasta dinner.

After work, Kyo removed his vest and apron and left them in a small locker he had received. He met Lele outside. Mr. Bolive said goodbye and waved. Kyo took the duffel bag Lele was carrying. On their way to Hatori's house, Lele told Kyo about Mr. Bolive's past. "Wow, he told you all that. I didn't even know," Kyo said in a somber voice. Kagura and Tohru greeted them at the door. Kyo stepped inside and looked around with narrowed eyes, "Are they gone?" Hatori walked in from the den, "Yes, they all left a short time ago." Kyo let out a deep breath, "Thank God."

"Kyo, did you eat anything yet?" Tohru asked. He shook his head. "I could make you a quick meal if Hatori doesn't mind I use his kitchen," Lele said and she glanced over at Hatori. "It's fine with me," Hatori said. Lele bounced, "Great!" She ran to the kitchen and searched through the cabinets and refrigerator. She found some fish cutlets and asked," May I use these?" Kagura nodded, "They were meant for Kyo to make for himself." Lele quickly boiled some rice and began seasoning the fish. Kagura and Tohru headed upstairs to bath and get ready for bed. Kyo stood in the doorway of the kitchen and watch Lele busily run around the kitchen. Hatori stood by him and said, "I don't want to sound like Shigure when I say this, but she'd make a good house wife." "Yeah," Kyo sighed. "So, why are you dressed that way?" Kyo forgot to tell about his job. He explained to Hatori why and how he acquired it. "Money? Why?" Kyo led Hatori to another room. He said quietly, "Christmas is coming and I want to get Lele a present." "Why didn't you just ask for the money?" Kyo stated, "No way! I want to earn it myself! If asked you, it would be your money and your gift. This is something I want to earn on my own." Hatori patted Kyo on the shoulder, "I admire your decision Kyo. Good luck." Hatori walked away to his bedroom on the 1st floor.

Kyo went back to the kitchen area and sat down at the table. Lele cheered, "All done!" She placed a plate of food in front of Kyo. Kyo looked shocked and said, "You-You made all this in less than 30 minutes!" Lele tilted her head and blinked, "Yes why?" "That's amazing!" Kyo laughed. He took a bite and chewed fast, "It taste great too!" He began to shove food into his mouth. Lele sat across from him. She closed her eyes and laughed, "I'm happy you like it." Kyo nodded his head while still eating, "I haven't had food this good in a long time. And I'm not just saying that!" "It's funny. I get into a whole different zone when I cook. It's like my escape from reality. I want to go to a school for culinary arts. But, my father sent me to private school. He says it'll look better on college applications. I think, he just wants me to make more money for him," she frowned and lowered her head, "Money is all he cares about. I hate him and my mother. She's your typical rich snob." Kyo drank some milk and said, "You and your sister seem really different than them. Which, believe me, isn't a bad thing. I think you should shoot for cooking school. Your food is the best. I wish I could eat like this all the time. Hatori's food is sometimes too salty and Kagura's food is just nasty!" Kyo laughed. He looked over at Lele and stopped laughing. "Hey, you okay?" He askes staring at Lele with her head down on the table. Her shoulders began to shake and Kyo heard sniffles. He stood up and ran over to her side. He knelt down next to her placed a hand on her thigh and asked, "Lele, what's wrong? Did I say something to upset you?" Lele's head was still down on the table when she said, "No, it just…" "Just what?" Lele lifted her head and cried, "Kyo, my father…he hits me! Please don't tell! I've never told anyone that! Not even Zane knew. Please don't tell!" Kyo's eyes widened and he left a peircing pain hit his chest, "Hits...Lele...?" . He clenched his fists and punched the floor, "Why didn't you tell me this before!" "I was afraid to tell anyone. I don't know why I just was! Please don't think any less of me Kyo!" Lele slid off her chair and on to the floor. She cupped her hands and cried. Kyo slipped his legs out from under him and landed on his butt. He slid his legs to Lele's side and said in a low voice, "Come here." Lele lunged at Kyo. She hugged his chest, still crying. Kyo folded his legs inward and hugged Lele. They sat there in a huddle ball for a few minutes before Kyo said, "Lele, your crying again. You know much I hate to see tears; especially if they're your tears." Lele sniffed, "I know. I'm sorry." He pulled away and placed his forehead against Lele's. He brushed her away from her face and said, "Lele, if your father were Zane or that stranger, I'd kick his ass too. But, I can't do that. I will stop him if he ever lays a hand on you again." Lele nodded and sniffed. "Next time you go to your parent's house, I'm coming with you." Lele's eyes quickly opened, "No! No you can't do that Kyo! They can't know about us. They already said if I didn't pass my mid-terms I would have to move back in with them. And, if I did poorly this year, they're going to send me to a girl's academy next year. Daddy was already upset that I dated Zane. If I told them I had another boyfriend, he might just have me move back in without warning!" Kyo smiled. Lele was a bit surprised and afraid of the smile he had. "Lele, they don't have to know about us. If you don't want them to know, you don't have to tell them. If were careful about what we do and where, they won't know. When you think the time is right, I'll meet them. So, it's okay. Don't worry anymore," Kyo leaned in and kissed her nose. "Okay, I won't tell them," she smiled a little. Kyo wiped the remaining tears from her face. He stood up and then helped Lele off the floor. They both walked upstairs in silence. Lele thought, "He's right. I don't have to tell them..atleast not yet."

Tohru and Kagura were watching a movie when they saw Lele enter the room. "Are you ready for a bath Lele?" Kagura asked. Lele grabbed her bag and headed for the bathroom. She turned on the water for the shower head and got undressed. Lele stood under the water and thought, "But then again, am I being ungrateful? My parent's maybe who they are but they've given me so much. But Kyo's right too. I should finally take some kind of stand against them. If not telling them about Kyo is my stand, than I'll stick to it, no matter what!"

Kyo waited by the door for Lele. "Feel any better?" he asked. "Yes," she said. "Well, it's my turn, "he walked past her and into the bathroom. Lele walked back to Kagura's room. She heard Kagura and Tohru giggle. "What's so funny?" she asked when she entered the room. "Nothing's funny. We were just thinking about how cute you and Kyo looked together." Lele blushed, "Oh okay." "Want to paint our finger and toe nails?" Tohru asked. She pulled out 3 small veils of nail polish from her bag. Kagura turned on her radio. She grabbed some cotton balls and nail polish remover from a small basket on her dresser.

Fifteen minutes passed when the girls heard Kyo leave the bathroom. Lele leaned forward a bit to see him. He walked into his room not noticing Lele. She frowned. "Lele, you can be so cute sometimes," Tohru joked. "Huh?" "It's so obvious that you love Kyo!" Tohru said with a smile. "L-Love, no I can't love him yet! It's too soon!" Lele sat crossed legged and twiddle her toes. She was blushing when she spoke. Kagura said while she blew on her fingernails, "Hmmm….well, whatever you want to call it, your feelings for him are so obvious. Ya know, it's funny how you two are dating my relatives yet you have no relatives I can date." Kagura sighed, "That really sucks." Lele thought out loud, "Do I have any?" She thought about her cousin Hayate in the military, he was 24, "No too old." Then about her cousin Maxio who established his own computer soft ware company. He was 23 and not very attractive, "Bleh, too ugly." She said out loud, "Sorry Kagura I don't." Tohru blew on her nails, "Me too." Kagura let out a deep sigh, "Never mind then."

While there nails dried, they watched a movie. When it was over, the time was 12:00 am. They decided to go to bed, but Lele couldn't sleep. She kept thinking about Kyo and her feelings for him. When she was sure Kagura and Tohru were asleep, Lele tiptoed out of the room and closed the door quietly behind her. She quietly walked across the hall and knocked on Kyo's room door. "Kyo, are you awake? It's me, Lele" Suddenly a voice from behind her said, "What are you doing?" Lele jumped and nervously turned around. She grits her teeth and closed her eyes thinking Hatori spotted her. "Lele, relax it's me." Lele slowly opened her eyes. There behind her Kyo stood holding a glass of water. Lele let out a loud sigh of relief. She realized how loud it was and covered her mouth. "Chill out. Trust me, no one up here is gonna hear you. Kagura sleeps and snores like a pig. And Tohru could sleep through a tornado." Lele stepped aside to let Kyo enter his room. She turned back to go to Kagura's room when Kyo said, "Where are you going? Didn't you come to see me? I bet it's because you can't sleep." Lele giggled quietly, "Yeah you're right." She walked into Kyo's room and shut the door behind her. She stood there and marveled at all the things she saw, it was the first time she had ever seen his room. The walls were painted a deep red. He had black curtains hanging room the windows. There was a large ceiling fan in middle that lit up the entire room. His full sized bed was in the center of the room with a night stand beside it. Across the bed was an average sized desk with a computer. There was soft music coming from it and sat next to one of the three windows. The other 2 windows were directly across the room from the entrance. Underneath them were dumb-bells and other training equipment. Beside her was a large dresser to one side and a closet door on the other. The walls were decorated with Bruce Lee and action movie posters. There was a sword the leaned against the wall under one poster. "Wow, so this is what a boy's room looks like," Lele said with a wide opened mouth. Kyo chuckled, "It's not all that great." He placed the glass of water on the computer desk and said, "Come here." Lele obeyed and walked towards him. Kyo walked over to the other side of the room and opened one of the 2 windows. Kyo asked, "Look outside." Lele bend over and stuck her head out. She laughed, "Tonight's a full moon!" "I remembered when you told me you wanted to see it clearly because you couldn't see it from your room," Kyo said. He walked over to his computer and wiggled the mouse to remove the screen saver. He turned the music a bit louder and said, "I like this song." The song was by Utada Hikaru called; "Fly me to the moon" Lele knelt down at the window placing her ears on the sill. She began to sing along with the song, "…with music and words I'll be playing. For you I have written a song. To be sure that you'll know what I'm saying, I'll translate as I go along..." Kyo turned off the lights so the moon light could shine through better then back over to Lele. He dropped to his knees behind Lele and wrapped his arms around waist, then placed his head on her shoulder. Lele saw him in the corner of her eye. He smiled and continued singing. When the song was over and another began, Kyo whispered to Lele, "I really love your voice." Lele got goose bumps on her neck and made a slight squeal. Kyo asked, "I'm not hurting you, am I?" Lele shook her head, "No, it's just you gave me chills when you spoke like that." Kyo realized that he actually turned a girl on and didn't mean to. Lele leaned back and little and fell into Kyo chest. She placed her hands on his. She never noticed they were actually soft. Kyo quietly said, "Lele, will you stay here with me tonight?" Lele gasped and flipped around. She looked Kyo in the eyes and said, "I-I can't. What if Hatori founds out?" "If you leave before he wakes up, he won't know. But if you don't want to, I won't force you. It's just... I want you to stay here and sing to me all night. Your singing is what made me fall for you in the first place. Wow, I bet I sound stupid," he scratched his head. Lele sat forward on her legs and hugged herself, "No you don't it's just. To be honest I'm afraid." Kyo placed his hands on Lele's shoulders and kissed her. He pulled away and said, "I know you're afraid. I know you don't really trust me yet and I understand that. I'm not going to force you into doing anything you don't want to. I just wanted you to know how feel about you. But when it comes to moving forward in our relationship, I want you to make all the decisions. Remember you're my 1st girlfriend. I have no idea what am I doing. This is all new to me. All I've been doing so far is following my heart. You do whatever makes you happy." Lele repeated his words, "… whatever makes me happy." She remembered the conversation she had with her sister, "Lele, as long as you are happy, that's all that matters." "Oh, Kyo!" Lele sighed and jumped towards him, "You do care about my happiness!" She hugged him tightly around his neck. Kyo placed his hands on her back and rubbed it, "Of course I do. Your happiness comes before mine."

All of a sudden Lele knee slipped out from under her. She fell against Kyo and he fell backwards. Lele landed on top of him with a loud thump. They looked at each other afraid Hatori heard them. When a few seconds pasted, the let out deep sighs and then laughed quietly. Lele's long hair fell on the side of her face and on to Kyo's face. He brushed it away and placed a hand on Lele's face. She blushed and smiled. She closed her eyes and kissed him. Kyo placed his hands on her lower back. Lele moved her legs to the outside of Kyo's legs. Her arms lay to the sides of his head. He ran her fingers through his orange hair. Lele moved her lips over to Kyo's ear and she whispered to him, "Am I a bad girl?" "Kyo laughed, "Not at all." "I want to teach you something. Open your mouth and follow what I do." She looked at him. He nodded, closed his eyes and opened his mouth. Lele leaned in, opening her mouth and letting out her tongue. She slipped her tongue into his mouth and rolled it around his tongue. Kyo's eyes opened wide, "He-Her tongue is in my mouth!" he thought to himself. Lele opened her eyes slowly opened and she pulled away for a moment to say, "Follow what I do." She leaned back into him and continued. Kyo closed his eyes and did what she told him to. He slowly slipped his tongue in and out of her mouth. They kissed longer than they ever had before. Kyo breathed heavily. His body felt hot even though the cold October wind blew in from the window. He especially felt hot between his legs and felt himself start to stiffen. He stopped kissing Lele and said, "Um… we gotta stop!" "Huh? Did I bite u. I'm sorry," she whispered into his ear. Kyo felt a chill roll from his neck down his spine. He shorts rose a bit and dropped. "No No No! It's just-""Just what?" she asked and stood up on her knees. She was about to sit on Kyo but he slipped out from in front her. He turned around and sat down. "What's wrong? Did I do something wrong?" Lele asked. "Let's just say I felt something I've never felt before while fully awake." Lele thought for a moment. A few seconds went by when she announced, "Oh, I get it! You got hard!" Kyo looked over his shoulder and said, "You say it so casually!" Lele giggled and thought to her self, "He really is like a 9 year old in a 17 year olds body." She then asked, "Are you embarrassed?" Kyo dropped his head, "Of course. I didn't want you to see me like that or feel it when you were about to sit down. I didn't want you to get the wrong idea." Lele felt bad for laughing at him, "I'm sorry. I keep forgetting that this is all new to you. It doesn't hurt does it?" "No, thank God! If it did that would suck!" Kyo said and stood up. "It's getting late, we should go to sleep," he said and looked at his alarm clock. Lele stood up and said, "I'll sleep with you." Kyo's hair stood on end and he turned red, "L-Le-Lele you don't have to! It doesn't hurt I swear!" "I meant in the bed. I'll sleep here tonight," she put her hands on her hips. "Oh," Kyo said. She removed the sheets and sat down. Kyo crawled into bed and Lele lay next to him. She wiggled herself into his arms. Kyo hugged her and set the alarm for 6 am. One hour before Hatori would awake. They closed their eyes, said good night and fell asleep

At 6am Sunday morning, the alarm went off. Kyo, still half asleep, rolled over and shut it off. He rolled back into his place and wrapped his arms around what he thought was a pillow. He shoved his face into it and sighed. He thought in his sleep, "I hear a soft heart beat from this pillow, it's warm and really soft. Wait a second... pillows don't have hearts!" Kyo slowly opened his eyes and realized his face was between Lele breasts. He let out a silent scream and backed away. He looked at the way Lele was sleeping. Her hair was messed over the pillow and her face. One of her arms was under the pillow and another at her side. One of he straps to her tank top fell down her arm and exposed much of her breasts. "Shit! I have to move that strap back all the whole thing is just gonna pop out!" Kyo yelled to himself. With a shaky hand, he lifted the strap up and released it quickly. It snapped a little and made Lele breast bounce. Kyo's eyes nearly popped out of his head, "Aw hell! It bounced!" He fell backwards onto the floor in shock. There was a loud thump sound. He quickly stood up and yelled to himself, "Shit, shit, shit! If Hatori heard that he's gonna come up here and kill me! I gotta get her out of here!" He went to Lele side and poked her, "Hey Lele! Wake up! Please wake up!" But Lele just turned over onto her back and groaned, "Not yet." Kyo then thought, "I'll have to carry her back to Kagura's room!" He ran to his door, opened it and than ran across the hall to open Kagura's room door. When he opened it, he was greeted by loud snores and whistles. He groaned and then realized he had to hurry up before Hatori came up stairs. He ran back to his room, lifted Lele off of the bed and carried her over to Kagura's room. He heard a door shut downstairs as he placed Lele on Kagura's bed. He careful placed the covers on her and kissed her, "See you again soon." He walked out and turned around to close the door. When it was almost shut he heard a deep voice from the stairs say, "What are you doing up so early?" Kyo jumped and turned around, "I was just…uh...seeing if Lele was awake yet." Hatori stood there in his pajamas and robe glaring at Kyo, "Well, is she?" Kyo nervously laughed, "No, not yet! Well, back to bed! See ya later!" and he ran to his room and slammed the door shut. Behind the closed door, Kyo sighed and said, "That was really close." He looked over at his bed. He imagined Lele laying there like she was, "That was too close!" Kyo walked over and lay back down on his bed. He grabbed Lele's pillow and hugged it, "It smells like her hair, the smell of lavender." Slowly closed his eyes and fell asleep.

The girls woke up at 7:30. Lele realized she was in Kagura's bed, "Wait wasn't I in Kyo's room. Or was that a dream?" "How did you sleep Lele?" Tohru asked as she stretched. "Fine I guess." Kagura say up quickly and said, "I smell food." She scared Lele and Tohru off the bed. Kagura sniffed the air, "Waffles… and sausages!" she then rushed to the bathroom to brush her teeth. Lele and Tohru sat on the floor in shock.

When they all finished washing up, they headed downstairs for breakfast. Kagura ate quickly and asked for seconds. Lele began to cut her waffle when she asked, "Where's Kyo?" Hatori answered her while filling Kagura's plate, "He was up this morning to see if you were awake then went back to bed. He should be up by now." All of sudden, there were loud slow footsteps coming from the stairs. Kyo was literally dragging himself down the stairs. He walked into the kitchen and was being stared at. He was too sleepy to notice. He walked past Lele and sat down. Kyo placed his head on the table and feel asleep. Kagura poked him with her fork, "Hey, you dead or something?" Lele thought she would joke around with her half asleep boyfriend. She leaned over and whispered in his ear, "Kyo… Kyo-kun. Wake up sleepy head. Time for breakfast. Don't you wanna eat something?" Kyo muffled in a sleepy voice, "What's there to eat?" Lele whispered so low the others couldn't hear her, "How about me?" Kyo's eyes shot open and then shocking stared at Lele, "WHAT!" Everyone laughed at Kyo's awakening. Lele giggled as well, "I guess you're up now!" Kyo sank into his chair, "Don't do that to me..."

Eventually, Kyo fully woke up. When no one was around he explained to Lele about what happened this morning, well, except the part about waking up in her chest. He was too shy about it. Lele giggled and said, "That's why you were so sleepy. You over exerted yourself too early in the morning and with no sleep the night before. I thought I dreamt about what happened last night when I woke up this morning." "Trust me, it was no dream!" Kyo chuckled a bit.

Everyone hung out around the house until the late afternoon. Yuki came by and things got a little stirred up. "Great, I have to spend another day with you," Kyo said in a low voice. "Don't worry, the feeling is mutual. I only came for Tohru, not you!" Yuki frankly stated. "Are you two fighting like a cat and mouse again?" Tohru giggled on her way down the stairs. They just turned their head away from each other. "Where's Lele?" Kyo asked. "She's almost ready. She said she wanted to look extra special because this is your first date together," there was a sound of a door closing; "I think she's done now." Kyo looked up the staircase with a large grin. Kagura stepped out and walked down the stairs. Kyo grin turned upside down, "Oh, it's just you." "Nice to see you too!" Kagura angrily said. Lele then stepped out behind Kagura. Kyo's face lite up when he saw Lele. She was wearing a short jean skirt with a white belt, a white sleeveless t-shirt that zippered down the front, white 3 inch platform shoes that tied around the ankle and her hair was in a ponytail. Kyo couldn't believe how beautiful Lele looked, "Wow." When Lele was half way down the staircase she saw Kyo's expression and blushed. He reached out a hand to her as she reached the bottom. "Do you like it?" Lele asked still blushing. Kyo stammered, "I-uh-Yes! I-I really do!" Lele smiled with joy.

So what'd u think? Isn't Kyo adorable? I could really see him acting that way about those things. Time for some Karaoke! in: Score Boards and Silver Bells!