Chapter 4

Together Kyo and Tohru made lunch in the kitchen. There was silence except for the soft humming of the stove and sound of the knife on the chopping board. As Tohru worked she stole glances and the orange haired boy next to her. Evey time she did she could feel her blood rushing to her cheeks. As she blushed she would quickly turn away so that Kyo wouldn't notice. Maybe it was just Tohru's imagination but as she watched him chop the vegetables, Kyo seemed stiffer and more tense then usual.

"I'm sorry." Kyo exclaimed quietly, breaking the silence. He stopped chopping vegetables and turned to the girl standing next to her.

Tohru felt her face go into a blush. She pretended to look at the soup so that Kyo wouldn't see. "Uhh...what do you mean?" She asked in a shaky voice, avoiding Kyo's stare.

"I was...umm...you know a jerk this morning at breakfast." Kyo quickly turned his attention back to the knife and chopping board. "What I'm trying to say is that you worked hard on that breakfast this morning. Yuki and I, we talked. He said that I acted like a jerk this morning. I won't admit to him, but he was right."

"Well it's Ok! Really!" Tohru exclaimed in a nervously. Tohru returned the lid of the soup pot and studied the boy standing next to her. He was acting strange. He acted like his was guilty of a crime far worst then being disrespectful. The way he spoke and the way he bowed his head indicated that he was truly sorry and ashamed of himself.

Kyo shook his head vigorously as he looked up. "It's not Ok! I was stupid. I mean I was too thick headed to notice that you put a lot of effort in your food!"

Tohru stared in surprise for a moment, then a warm smile spread across her face. "Kyo, It's Ok."

A flush of red invaded the Kyo's tan face. He quickly resumed chopping the vegetables. Kyo and Tohru spent the rest of the afternoon in silence. Tohru contemplated on herself and her feelings for the cat. It was sweet how he thought and cared about her. Tohru was positive that she never wanted Kyo to move on. She was sure that she wanted to be with Kyo forever. But how exactly did someone express their feelings for someone else? Could she just tell him what she felt for him? Was it possible that Kyo didn't feel the same way? Was it possible that Kyo didn't feel dizzy around her, the way she felt dizzy around him.

They finished lunch and they set the table. Tohru called Shigure and Yuki for lunch. They sat down to eat the meal that Kyo and Tohru had prepared. Making lunch with Kyo had taken Tohru's mind off of Tsuki for a moment. But since Shigure sat at the table and ate in front of her, she remembered the date that she had set with Midori. It was true that she had a chance to go to Midori's house and get to know the little girl better, but how was Tohru going to get Shigure to reunite with Tsuki.

She had to have a plan. "Shigure, I'm going to my friends house at 3:00 today and I was wondering if you could take me there?" Tohru asked hopefully.

Shigure thought to himself for a moment. "I'm sorry I can't. I promised Hatori that I would visit him today at 2:00. But I will probably be able to pick you up."

It wasn't what Tohru had hoped for but at least it was something. If things worked out maybe Shigure would be able to see Tsuki again. "That would be good. I guess around 5:00."

The writer thought to himself for another moment. "Why are you asking me? I mean I'm sure that both of these boys would be more than glad to take you there and pick you." He asked as he stared at Tohru suspiciously.

Tohru had to think of an reason, an excuse, anything. "It's just that...well..."

"I'm going to take Tohru there but I can't pick her up because Yuki and I are bust tonight." Kyo answered for her.

Yuki shot a suspicious look at the cat boy. "We are?"

"We are." Kyo answered firmly as he stared darkly at Yuki.

Yuki stared hard at Kyo and then glanced at Tohru. Usually Yuki might have denied it but the look in Tohru's face was a mix of confusion and worry. Yuki decided to give in and pretend that what Kyo had said was true. "Yes. Kyo and I are busy tonight." He finally exclaimed to Shigure.

Shigure shrugged to himself and he continued his lunch happily. Yuki and Kyo spend the rest of the meal exchanging heated looks while they ate.

Tohru ate the rest of her lunch in silence. Kyo had just helped her. Was it possible that Kyo did cared for her the same way that Tohru cared for him. Tohru shook the thoughts off right away. This was no time to think about herself, it was time to plan on how she could bring Tsuki and Shigure together. The only thing she could do was hope that when Shigure picked her up that he would meet Tsuki. It was a pretty simple plan but there were several ways that it might backfire. What if Shigure doesn't get a chance to meet her? What if he didn't recognize her? Tohru sighed to herself, it wasn't the best plan but at least it was something.

When they had finished eating lunch Kyo, Yuki, and Shigure helped Tohru clear the table and clean the dishes. After that Yuki resumed working on his garden, Kyo decided to practice his fighting skills again, and Shigure retreated back to his office. Tohru decided to do some laundry before she went to Midori's house. At 2:00 true to his word Shigure left to go visit Hatori. Then when it was nearing 3:00 Tohru finished her housework and got herself ready to go.

Tohru was just about ready to leave the house when someone called her. "Tohru. I'm going to take you to your friend's house." Kyo exclaimed as he approached her.

"Thanks for helping me at lunch. But you don't have to go through the trouble." Tohru insisted kindly. Kyo had done enough already she didn't want to bother him.

"I want to." He answered simply as he joined Tohru near the door.

Tohru opened her mouth to explain that it wasn't needed but she decide against it. If he really wanted to come with her who was she to stop. Instead Tohru smiled and nodded her head.

Together Tohru and Kyo walked quietly next to each other. The day didn't change since that morning, it was still a nice clear day. Tohru remembered what Kyo had done at lunch. Why exactly had he lied to Shigure for her. She couldn't help but think about it when she glanced at the orange haired boy walking next to her.

Tohru stopped for a second and looked up at Kyo. She had to know. "Kyo, why did you lie to Shigure for me?"

Kyo looked into Tohru's eyes for a moment, but tore away quickly because he was started to blush. Kyo just shrugged, it seemed he wasn't so sure himself. "Are you going to Hana's house or Uo's house?" Kyo asked, changing the subject.

"Neither. I'm going to another friend's house." Tohru answered as she examined the piece of paper that Tsuki had given her.

Kyo raised his eyebrows at her but remained silent. The pair continued walking. Finally Tohru stopped in front of a pretty white house at the end of a street. The house itself wasn't big but it was endearing and lovely. "This is it." Tohru muttered to herself as she checked the piece of paper.

Tohru rang the doorbell of the house and waited for someone to open it. "Are you going to be all right?" Kyo asked Tohru as they waited at the gate of the house.

"I can take of myself. Thank you Kyo for everything." Tohru answered. Not long and then the short haired women that Tohru had meet earlier opened the gate.

"Come in." She offered as she opened the door and motioned them both in.

"Nice to meet you, Ma'am. I'm just here to drop Tohru off. Good Bye." Kyo quickly bowed his head and went on his way.

Tsuki showed Tohru in the gate. Suddenly a familiar voice called out to her. "Tohru! Tohru! You came!" It was Midori. She happily ran to Tohru and grabbed her hand. Midori lead Tohru into the lovely white house.

To be continued...