Disclaimer: Well, I'm pretty certain that I don't own these characters. So there's really only one option. Become the writer's heir. It's the only way . . .

A/N: I just received some very VERY good news. I can't wait for the next few books, (EEE!) you have no idea. Where do you get all your info, I must know!

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Ou watched the cat for a moment. It flicked its tail before jumping into the bushes, startling her.

"K-Kyo? This isn't funny." She stopped, listening, "Kyo, damn it, come out!" she shrieked.

"Calm down, will ya?" he yelled from behind her. She turned quickly, searching for him.

"Kyo? Where are you?" she asked, getting irritated.

He sighed. She heard rustling in the bushes, and then another loud pop.

Moments later Kyo rounded the bushes (with his pants on sickos) tugging his shirt on over his head.

She looked away, embarrassed. "What are you doing?" She asked, alarmed.

He crouched down in front of her, wiping stray strands of hair from his eyes.

She looked at him, he was staring intently into her eyes. It made her nervous.

She blushed, he was so close to her she could see faded freckles on his nose.

"I have to tell you something," he said, swallowing.

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"G'morning," Yuki said, smiling at Tohru over his glass of tea.

She smiled, "You mean g'night? It's 7:11 at night."

"I was wondering why it was so dark out," he paused, taking another sip, "Would you like some?" he asked, ushering to his cup.

"Sure, I can get it," She said starting for the cupboard.

He watched her make her make her tea, noticing how she hummed slightly to herself. When hers was done he stood.

"Would you like to sit outside with me Ms. Honda? I'm due for some fresh air after being on bed rest for the last couple of days."

She smiled, nodding and sipping her tea.

They made their way outside, sitting on a small bench in the garden. For the most part it was a clear night, with only a few drifter clouds scattered in the sky.

"This is what I needed all along," Yuki whispered, taking in a deep breath.

Tohru looked up at him, his cheeks were pink from the cool night air. "You seem like you're doing much better now," she said. She wanted to ask him about the promise ha had made her keep in his room, but the mood wasn't right. So she just kept sipping her tea to keep her mouth from talking too much.

"I feel better than I have in a long time," he said, turning to look at her. He misjudged the distance between them, his face inches from hers.

Tohru's eyes looked down quickly, her cheeks blushing. Silvery strands of Yuki's hair tickled her face. He backed up quickly, mentally kicking himself for getting so close.

They watched the sky for awhile, neither talking, just enjoying each other's company.

When it got later, the starts brightened, but the air grew colder. Yuki could feel Tohru shiver.

"Are you cold?" he asked, watching her, concerned.

"No! I'm fine!" she said, smiling. She always smiled.

He took off his sweatshirt and handed it to her. "I don't want you to get what I had," he said.

"Thank you," she said, slipping it over her head. It was warm and she could smell strawberries, cinnamon, and a faded unknown cologne on it. She breathed in the scent, engraving it in her memory.

"Yuki," she said softly, "You really are a prince . . ."

He blushed furiously, trying not to smile too much. (lest he look like an idiot) Turning to look at her his eyes glinted in the starlight.

Tohru's breath caught in her throat. She had never seen him look more handsome.

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She stared, open mouth, at him for a moment. Once shock had worn off she hit his arm, getting off the ground.

"OW! What was that for?" He asked, rubbing his arm and standing as well.

"You almost had me going. Ha! I can't believe I almost got suckered into a story like that." Uo laughed.

"I'm telling the truth!" A frustrated Kyo yelled at her.

"Riiiight," she said, starting to walk away.

"No! Really!" he grabbed her arm, spinning her around, "watch," he said, walking towards her.

She started backing away, "What are you doing? Get away from me!"

"Don't be an idiot! It's not like that!" he said, blushing from embarrassment.

"Just stay back all right," she said, walking faster.

"Uo, listen, just let me hug you. I'll prove me story it true!"

She gave him a long hard look. Finally she relaxed.

"Okay, but you need to find a more normal way of getting girls 'cuz this pick-up ain't workin' for ya."

He flew his arms around her before another pop! was heard. She looked around, seeing the same orange cat.

"I told you," the cat said.

"I-I don't belie-" Uo said before fainting.

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"Yuki, there's something I've wanted to ask you for a long time . . ." Tohru said, breaking the silence.

"Yes, Ms. Honda?" he said, his gaze unfaltering from the sky.

"Where are your parents? I mean, I know where your brother is, but I don't know anything about your parents."

He was silent for a moment.

"I'm sorry! You don't have to answer if you don't want to. If I offended you in any –"

"You remember what Momiji said about how parents react?" he said in a soft voice.

She nodded.

"Well, mine didn't react either way. They were more embarrassed than anything. They didn't desert me, and they weren't overprotective. They just . . . Always seemed disappointed. Like I was never good enough." He watched the sky, remembering. She sat in silence, horrified.

"I remember one time, I was outside playing. I had just gotten a new kite. I think I was four or five. Mom told me to come in, but I didn't want to stop playing with my kite, so I pretended like I hadn't heard her. She got really mad. She dragged me inside. Me kite got caught on a tree and the string broke. I started crying, but she thought I was throwing a tantrum. So she held me by the arm, screaming at me to be quiet. But she didn't listen to me, she didn't even know why I was crying. All she wanted was for me to shut up. She kept saying 'Be quiet Yuki! Don't make me hit you! She finally threatened to go get dad, that's when I stopped crying. Dad was worse. I just went to my room and went to bed. The next day it was as if nothing had happened . . ." He snorted, shaking his head.

A tear fell down Tohru's cheek. He looked down at her, surprised. For a moment he had forgotten she was there. He had forgotten that memory. Even now it bugged him; she never even knew why she was yelling at him. Every time was the same, every bruise the same color. But apparently he "never learned."

He used his forefinger to wipe her cheek.

"Yuki . . ." she said softly.

"I'm so sorry," she said, getting up and starting to leave.

Without thinking he got up. Putting his arms around her back he gave her a comforting hug before he poofed.

She reached down, picking up his clothes is one hand and him in the other.

"Tohru, please don't be sad for me. I really don't care any more. I never loved them anyway." He looked at her with his big, watery eyes.

She brought him eye level, "you never had parents. I had a great mom, and you never even had that. I always feel bad because I lost her, but I can't imagine what it must be like to not even have one at all," she said, sobbing into her sleeve. The sweet scent on his sweatshirt filled her nose.

Yuki put his head against her cheek, his whiskers tickling her. His wet nose nudged her cheek. She smiled at him.

"I'm afraid there's not much comforting I can do in this form," he said, sheepishly.

"It works," Tohru said, sniffling.

"Ler's go in before you change back."

He nodded. He rode on her shoulder, her hair smelled like lilacs. That was his favorite flower.

She knew that.

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A/N: Awwww, ain't that special? No? Ok . . .