Disclaimer: I don't own Fruits Basket and I'm getting really tired of saying this and I'm sure you all are really tired of reading it.

A/N: Okay, in the last chapter, I realize I made a small mistake with the whole Momo hugging Momiji thing. Lets pretend that it was too quick for him to transform or not really a hug or something like that.

(SPOILER) Like when Kyo and Tohru had their little "hug" in the sheets (END SPOILER)

Anyway, here is chapter 9, the last filler chapter, I PROMISE! (Unless of course another random thing pops into my head, then I'll torment you people some more.)

Oh, there's a spoiler you should all know before you read this chapter. Now if you don't mind spoilers, you should know that Kureno was released from the curse.

Well, here you go!

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You never know what tomorrow brings… Kureno remembered Tohru's words as he leaned back in his chair in his office. He stood slowly and stepped outside. Akito's sick in bed and sleeping, so I'm sure he won't mind if I go out… I think I'll take a walk.

That was his excuse, but he knew the real reason why he was going. He hoped that maybe by chance, he would run into her. That's what his heart whispered quietly. But his mind didn't agree. His mind wanted nothing to do with her. No backing down now… He thought as he entered the street from the Sohma estate.

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She knew it was useless. Tohru had told her already, that he didn't want to see her again. She knew it was futile. What good would walking past his house do?

Even thought Arisa knew this, she kept walking. Two more blocks… She thought as she turned a corner.

After a little while, she came to a street corner while she waited for the cars to pass. A blue car passed. She thought she saw a figure standing across the street. A red car passed. She knew there was a man across the street. A black car passed. That red hair…

"KURENO!" She ran across the street. Tires screeched as another car almost crashed into her.

"CRAZY BITCH!" The guy in the car yelled at her before he continued on his way.

But she didn't hear him. "Kureno! Kureno! KURENO!" Kureno finally snapped out of his daze.

"A… Arisa?" His eyes widened as he saw the person standing in front of him. He almost hadn't recognized her with her hair down and flowing around her.

"Don't 'Arisa' me, idiot. Yes it's me! Kureno Sohma, YOU ARE SUCH A LITTLE BASTARD!" She yelled and punched his arm as hard as she could.

"Ouch…" He rubbed his arm.

"YEAH! SQUEAL IN PAIN, SON OF A BITCH!"

"If you're only going to hurt me I'm leaving. You should be on your way too. Didn't Tohru tell you? I have no intention of meeting with you like we did before." Kureno turned around and started walking away.

"Sure as hell she told me." Arisa muttered. "And plus," She raised her voice a bit. "What's the use of leaving when I just found what I was looking for?" Kureno stopped walking. I can't turn around. I can't lose it now. Just walk away…

"You didn't even call, you damn bastard…" Arisa's voice started to quiver. "You're so insensitive. After what you did, how could you just walk away? You… you were going to kiss me… And you just walked away. And now, that's all you can do, walk away. You're running away… would you just stop… I am totally rambling now…" Arisa's shaking voice trailed off. "Please Kureno…" She whispered as she wrapped her arms around him and hugged him from behind.

For a moment, there was only silence, except the sounds of cars rushing by. Why was she being so quiet? Say something… anything… Kureno couldn't stand it anymore. He whirled around to look at Arisa. His eyes widened at what he saw.

Arisa was looking angrily at him, shoulders shaking, tears streaming down her face. "So, are you going to stop running?"

Kureno was silent. "Akito…"

"What does that creepy bastard have anything to do with us?"

"Bitch would be more appropriate…"

"What?"

"Nothing, never mind…"

"ANSWER MY QUESTION! ARE YOU GOING TO STOP RUNNING?" Tears were streaming down faster and her breath was coming faster.

"I… don't know…" His arms encircled her waist and he pulled her close. "I don't know…" He whispered into her hair. Arisa squeezed her eyes tight and hugged him harder. Kureno pulled back and lifted Arisa's chin up. He leaned down and kissed her gently on her lips. Arisa's arms wrapped around his neck has she deepened the kiss. Finally, Kureno pulled back and looked into her eyes. "I love you, Uotani Arisa. I have no choice to run for now. Someday, when the time comes, I'll stop running and stand firmly on the ground… by your side. Until then, wait for me, please. But someday, I promise you, we will be together." With one last kiss, Kureno released Arisa and walked away.

"I love you too… I LOVE YOU TOO, YOU DAMN IDIOT!" Arisa laughed as she called after him. "SEE YA AROUND!"

Kureno turned around and gave her a warm, carefree smile before throwing his hands in the air and laughing. Arisa laughed too, and she ran all the way home laughing with tears streaming down her face.

"Crazy lovers…" muttered an old man as he walked by.

Someday, when we can all stand on our own two feet, I'll come find you.

Someday, we'll be together.

And that's a promise.

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Well, now that THAT'S out of the way, we can get to the (dun, dun, dun) SUPER INTENSE CLIMAX (dramatic music). Ha, ha, until then, see you folks later.

Arisa: AHHH… Bitch… (sob)

Neko-chan: There, there Arisa, all will be well soon. You'll all be together. You heard me, someday.

Arisa: SH-SHADDUP! I don't need you're comfort… AND I AM NOT CRYING! (More sobbing)

Neko-chan: And that ends this chapter.

Arisa: AHHHH THAT BASTARD! YOU BITCH! YOU'RE ALL BITCHES! (Goes into sobbing fit)

Neko-chan: (whispering) You all had better leave before she strangles someone… Oh wait… I should probably go too…