DISCLAIMER: I do not own Furuba (As far as copyrights go. I have 3 books.) so all the characters and some references to the actual manga in this fic belong to Natsuki Takaya.
Chapter 2: Tohru's Guardian
Winter was coming once again. Tohru, Yuki and Kyou were now into their fourth year, and everything had begun to fall back into place. Yuki was once again the student council president. But he was still getting over what happened between him and Tohru, even if it had been three weeks.
Kyou had his own problems. First of all, he still hadn't asked Shishou about the dojo, and his hesitation pissed him off. He was a senior in high school, and that needed taking care of. Then, there was Tohru. She had been acting strange and preoccupied around him. This worried Kyou, knowing that Tohru had to be upset. 'Although she'd never admit to it,' He thought with a smirk.
"What are you spacing out about, you stupid cat?" Yuki glared across the table. His eyes had grown much icier lately, and he was a little bitter towards Kyou because of Tohru.
"Nothing...what did you call me, ya damn rat?" Kyou grew defensive and hissed. "Baka neko. Stupid cat." Yuki sighed, getting annoyed. "Fine then! I'm going to school!" Kyou got up.
"Oh, wait Kyou! I'm coming with you!" Tohru said quickly, following him. Yuki wondered why, but soon caught the drift. 'Of course, she probably wants to tell him now that he's home.' He thought in a rush of panic. This could worsen his situation. He knew that for sure.
The first block on the way to school was awkwardly silent. "So...what was it that made it so important to walk me to school today?" Kyou broke the silence.
Tohru let it all come out in one wave of hysterics. "Oh! Um...Kyou...DO YOU LOVE ME?" Kyou gave a look of shock as they stopped walking. "It isn't as random as you think. You see, you...and Yuki...are both so wonderful. But Yuki admitted that he has feelings for me, but I couldn't give my heart to him unless I asked you how you may have felt...and...I guess I should give you a minute to digest that, eh?" Tohru giggled. She was a little light-headed from talking so fast.
Kyou looked off into the distance, answering, "You showed me I was worth something...that I could be loved by someone. So yeah, I guess I do love you. But it isn't like that damn rat. I've never...wanted you." He blushed a brilliant red. "But...but you're family, Tohru. A sister." His unusual eyes drifted back to her. "I knew Yuki...damn rat...would say something to you. He always has to win." He seemed frustrated by that, but smiled warmly.
Tohru understood Kyou enough to get what he meant. "So...Yuki can win this round. That can't change anything we already have, even if he tries to." Kyou's hair brisled at the thought of Akito.
Tohru couldn't believe it. Kyou had just solved the problem she had been battling for months. "Kyou...that is the best thing you ever said. Wow, Kyou." She giggled, and in her giddiness getting carried away...POOF
"You taught me to be this way. I'll always be there when you need me...to talk and stuff. Always." The orange tabby cat looked up at her, eyes burning. He meant that.
Tohru found Yuki during a break between classes. She wanted to tell him, and had this sudden confidence to. "Yuki, I'm sure you know what I said to Kyou this morning. And...he gave me my answer." Yuki's eyes widened. "I'm ready to choose. I can say 'I love you' without feeling guilty." She was so excited. He leaned forward to fix a loose piece of hair, and touched her yellow ribbons lightly. He smiled with watery eyes, and kissed her. It was just a peck, but it held his answer. And peeking from around the corner was Tohru's ever-faithful guardian with carrot hair. He smiled for her, even if he felt a pang of disappointment. But this was the way it should be. They'd both get her. What made him so calm? Of course. He had helped Tohru. Finally, there was a way to repay her for being there for him: being there for her.