Disclaimer: I don't own Fruits Basket.

A/N: This is where it really comes together, the final straw. So feast your eyes on CHAPTER FIFTEEN!

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It was the day of Tohru's release and everyone was elated. Nobody was happier than Tohru, of course, because she was being released just in time for graduation.

When Tohru walked out, pretty much the same as before (save for some bandages and such) everybody laughed and cried with joy. The first thing Tohru did was run towards Kyo, who swept her into his arms and kissed her.

The people at the hospital began applauding and they pulled apart, their faces turning ten shades of red with embarrassment. They looked around at the other Sohmas there, but nobody was really surprised. They all saw it coming.

"TOHRU IS BACK! I AM SOOO HAPPY!" Momiji ran up to hug her next, followed by Kisa and a reluctant Hiro. Haru came next patting her on the head. Rin followed, yelling about how stupid she was.

Mayuko was there too this time, and she gave her some flowers and apologized that she couldn't be there the other night.

"Sensei! Your hair!"

"Oh, you noticed?" She blushed a bit. "I thought that it was the right time to cut it…" She looked sheepishly towards Hatori, who blushed and became suddenly very interested in the papers he was holding upside down.

"Hatori-san!" Tohru walked up to him next. "Forgive me… But I just can't resist!" She hugged him and laughed. "Thank you for taking care of me!" Hatori just smiled and said, "You're welcome."

Yuki was waiting for them at the car with Machi. "Tohru! It's good to have you back!" He smiled warmly, and Machi almost smiled too, but not quite.

He took her by the hand and helped her into the car. "We have much to talk about, but for now, I think it's best if someone else sat next to you." He gestured to Kyo.

They both blushed, but didn't argue.

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Eventually, they returned home. "Where's Shigure-san?" Tohru asked, looking around the house.

Hatori answered her question. "He's still at the hospital… with Akito…"

They were quiet as they mulled this over. "Shigure-san really cares for Akito-san, doesn't he?" Tohru asked softly.

"I… really don't know." Was Hatori's reply. "Well, anyway, I have to get going, but if you need anything, just call, okay. And don't overwork yourself. I'll be expecting these two to take good care of you." He looked sharply towards Yuki and Kyo. Then with one last goodbye, he left.

"Did you hear that?" Yuki said as Tohru started heading reflexively towards the kitchen. "You're not doing any work." Yuki blocked the doorway.

"Ah, but—!"

"You heard him." Kyo smiled mischievously and picked Tohru up. "No work."

"Kyo-kun!" Tohru cried frantically as Kyo carried her upstairs, but all three of them were laughing all the same.

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They day of graduation came, and it was time for them to all move on.

Tohru had finally fulfilled her wish to her mother, and was extremely happy that she would be able to stay with Kyo.

Kyo was just relieved he didn't have to be imprisoned, and he would be able to stay with Tohru.

Tohru's grandfather and her other family came to congratulated her, along with Hanajima's family.

"Kyoko and Katsuya would be so proud of you, Tohru." Her grandfather smiled at Tohru. He then turned to Kyo. "Take care of my granddaughter. I'll make sure the wedding is very elegant!"

"W-WHAT? WHO SAID WE WER GETTING MARRIED?" Kyo blushed frantically. Tohru turned red too, and smiled.

"Just promise me?" Tohru's grandfather asked one last time.

Kyo sighed. "I promise you, I will not let anything happen to Tohru." His face was serious and he put an arm protectively around Tohru.

"Thank you… Now about that wedding!"

"HEY! OLD MAN!" Kyo went after him, and Tohru just giggled. The thought of marrying Kyo didn't seem so bad to her.

All of the Sohmas had managed to make an appearance, and they were all in a group talking. Kagura was flirting shamelessly with her boyfriend, who had come with her. Someone was enjoying her freedom. Shigure hadn't made an appearance yet, though.

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After graduating, Yuki went to find Machi. He finally saw her inside the building, looking out the window at the scene in front of her.

Suddenly, flowers obscured her view. "Y-Yuki!" She turned around and blushed.

"Found you. These are for you." He bowed and handed her the flowers in a "princely" way, teasing her.

"What? Are you trying to bribe me with flowers?" Machi took the flowers.

"Maybe. Do you think I need to?" Yuki edged a little closer to her.

"Of course not, you idiot." She grabbed him by the shirt collar and pulled him into a kiss. The flowers were cast aside and long forgotten.

"Hey, remember when I told you we should do something in the summer?" Yuki asked her, wrapping his arms around her waist.

"Mm Hm."

"How does a vacation to one of the Sohma cottages sound? Just the two of us?"

"Perfect." Machi said, as he led her into an empty classroom.

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At some point, the whole group had rejoined, and was chatting and making plans for the summer, when Hatori's cell rang.

"Hello? Yes. Really? Oh… No… I'll be right there." Everybody was looking at him after he hung up. "I'm afraid that something's happened with Akito."

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Oh. My. God. Next chapter is the last one before the epilogue! I'm so sad! I've gotten attached to this fic! (Does that make me weird?) NOOO! (Sniffle). Well, I'll be updating soon!