Omg, you guys, I'm SOOO sorry I haven't written in forever. I've been hooked on this damn game.. and busy with school, and I just forgot about it. And so, I'm sorry if this chapter isn't as good as the others, because I just wrote everything except the first paragraph just now. In like, an hour and a half. Probably less, actually. And I really haven't read fruits basket in a while, so omfg, these characters might not even seem like themselves. So, I'm just sooo sorry! But I felt I had to update for all you guys.. so here it is!

The bowl fell to the floor, breaking at impact, and the soup spilled all over the floor. But to the three flabbergasted people in the room, that was not their main focus. It was Kyo that had made the sound, and all eyes were on him. His eyes were open, very slightly, but they were definitely open. Slowly, they opened wider, under Kyo could see the three staring straight at him, amazement in their eyes.

"Kyo-kun! Kyo-kun.. are you really awake!" Tohru said softly. She dropped to her knees next to him, reaching out one of her hands to his face, stroking his cheek softly. His face fell against her hand, and he looked at her gently, a small smile formed in his lips.

"Tohru.." he said weakly. His arm squirmed, then slowly lifted off the bed. He clenched his eyes shut, as if the pain was unbareable, but he still reached out his hand to touch the hand that lay so lovingly on his cheek.

"No, Kyo-kun! Save your strength!" With her other hand, Tohru reached out and grabbed his hand in her own, giving it a little squeeze. Kagura, unable to bare the sight of them together, but still happy that her love had awakened, had tears in her eyes. She didn't want anyone else to see them, so she quickly turned around, facing the door.

"I'll go.. I'll go get the doctor." She said quietly, then ran out the door. Yuki, too, was getting a bit jealous, but he knew that Tohru was happy, and that was enough for him.

"I'll go help." He said calmly, knowing that maybe they wanted to be left alone. He walked out of the room, shutting the door behind them. There were tears in Tohru's eyes. Tears of joy, and tears of guilt.

"I'm so sorry, Kyo-kun.. I'm so sorry! It's all my fault.. it's all my fault you're hurt! It should have been me.." She broke down into sobs, burying her head into Kyo's arm.

"Tohru.." Kyo could feel her tears streaming down his arm, onto the bed. He never knew someone could care so much about him, and for a second, he thought maybe he was finally loved by someone he loved himself. Doubt struck a second later. Tohru cared about everyone this much, he wasn't any different.. "I-It's not your fault, Tohru. Don't worry about it.. I'm fine." He smiled a bit at her, but realized she wouldn't stop crying. Despite the pain throughout over half his body, he let go of her hand, and placed it on her head, stroking her head softly, as if to comfort her. When Tohru felt his hand release from hers, she lifted her head up to see what had happened. Her face was a slightly red, and her cheeks stained with tears. Kyo's hand fell down to her face, then under her chin. He moved her face to face his. His eyes gazed lovingly into hers, but a look of confusion and hurt was only in hers. "Tohru, you know.. I'd do anything for you. And if it you were, here where I am on this hospital bed, looking just as bad as me.. I don't know if I'd be able to stand it. I'd go crazy.. if you were ever hurt. So, this.. it's not your fault. If anyone's to blame, it's me. I chose to do this. I wanted to do it.. I'd protect you from anything.. Because.. I.." He was interrupted by a sharp pain in his chest. His hand grabbed onto his hospital clothes, and he grunted. Tohru, who was nearly speechless, and had stopped crying, now gasped.

"Kyo-kun! You're using all your energy!" She leaned closer to him, frantic to help him in any way she could. Kyo's breathing had gotten heavy, but soon had started to return to normal. His hand slumped back onto the bed, and he opened his eyes. He saw Tohru, so close to his face, worry in her eyes. Tears formed back in her eyes again, but he didn't want her to cry. He wasn't worth her tears, he thought.

"Ah.. I'm okay. It was nothing.." He smiled a little, and Tohru seemed to relax, just a little. He couldn't help but love her even more. The way she looked now, so worried, so caring.. it filled his heart. There was only a few inches between their faces, and he couldn't resist, even though he knew he shouldn't, when she was so vulnerable. Slowly, and painfully, he leaned closer to her face, closing his eyes slightly. He stopped centimeters away from her lips, and waited. If she didn't want it, she could just tell him to stop and he would. He wouldn't do anything she didn't want..

Tohru's stomach tightened. She was nervous, and she didn't know why. She didn't know why, but she wanted to kiss him so bad. Was she.. falling in love? Or had she been in love this whole time but hadn't realized it? No, she couldn't be. Still, she wanted to see. Maybe if she kissed him, she would know, she thought. She gulped, trying to get the lump out of her throat, then closed her eyes, leaning in the rest of the way, her lips pressing against his in a small kiss. Kyo, surprised she actually kissed him, leaned in closer, as if to deepen the kiss. Sadly, they were quickly interrupted when the door slammed open, and four figures walked in. Tohru's eyes shot open, only to meet Kyo's open too, both of them in complete and utter shock. They had forgotten that Kagura and Yuki had gone to get the doctor. They quickly parted from their short-lived kiss. Tohru's face turned a bright shade of red, and she looked down to the floor. Kyo lay back on his back, and looked to his side, out the window. There was a long, awkward silence in the room. It was obvious everyone had seem them kiss. Finally, the nurse, who had came to help out if the doctor needed, pushed past the rest of them and went over to Tohru.

"Honda, right? Sweetie, you should be resting." She smiled kindly, and held out one of her hands for Tohru to be helped up with.

"I'm sorry.." She grabbed onto the nurses hand, and used it as support to lift herself up. She looked over to Yuki and Kagura, who had been silent the whole time. Yuki's eyes were covered by his silver hair, so she couldn't see his expression. Kagura looked very upset, and didn't seem to bother hiding it. She looked over to Kyo, who had just started answering a few of the doctor's questions. Kyo glanced over in her direction, and their gazes met. Both blushed and looked away, possibly still embarrassed that they were caught.

"Ah, wait." The doctor said to the nurse. "Maybe Kagura and Yuki can take Tohru for a stroll outside on the wheelchair. She could use some fresh air. Besides, I need to talk to Kyo privately, if you don't mind."

"Yes, that sounds like a good idea. Wait here you three!" the nurse jogged into the hallway, as if she was in a hurry, and grabbed a folded up wheelchair. She brought it into the room, then set it on the ground behind Tohru. She unfolded it, and patted the seat, motioning for Tohru to sit. Tohru did as expected, and right as she sat, was covered with a blanket. Yuki and Kagura walked out into the hallway, the nurse pushing Tohru right behind them. She took one last glance at Kyo, and gave him a small smile, before she was wheeled out, and the door closed behind them.

Kyo knew there had to be a reason the doctor wanted to talk to him alone. He wasn't sure he wanted to admit it to himself just yet, but he had to know for sure. Kyo sighed, then spoke his mind freely. "I'm not going to live much longer, am I?"

GASP. I don't think I got really any new reviews.. so.. sorry if I don't do yours! Just read and review on this one and I PROMISE I'll respond to yours next chapter. Hmm, I think this one's pretty long, though. Yay me. Uhm, okay. Stay tuned!