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Thanks for the reviews. Sorry I didn't update quickly, I was working on my other story. But here's chapter two!

Lunch came quickly, where Haru and Momiji introduced Reina to Yuki, Kyou, and Tohru.

"You're one of the zodiac?" Yuki said, surprised and curious. "How is that possible?"

Reina shrugged. "Same way you are, I guess. What animal are you, anyway." I don't know why, but I seem to dislike this guy.

"The rat. And you?"

The hair on the back of Reina's neck stood on end. Haru felt her tense beside him.

"Maybe now's not the best time to talk about that…" Haru whispered, pointing to the many students around them.

Yuki nodded. "You're right, Haru. Let's talk about something else…"

"Where are you living?" Tohru asked. "I mean, if Yuki-kun and Kyou-kun have never met you, you didn't live at the estate."

Reina smiled at Tohru's innocent question. "Right now I'm living with foster families…but with some luck I'll be able to stare at Haru."

"Oh really." Yuki chuckled. "That could be interesting."

Reina glared at him. Yuki didn't notice, but to Kyou it was rather obvious. The rat's digging himself a grave. She doesn't like him at all. I wonder why.

Reina and Tohru hit it off. When they went off to chat, Yuki and Kyou had a million questions to ask.

"So, what animal is she?" asked Yuki.

Haru frowned. "The cat."

Kyou stared at him. "Yeah right. Cough it up you dumb ox, what animal is she?"

"She says she's the cat." Momiji piped up. "It's possible you know."

"How is it possible?" Kyou said, his temper flaring. "I'm the one who has to live with the god forsaken curse of the cat. She can't just waltz in and claim she lives with it too!"

"Well, ask her for a demonstration then. I'm sure Hatori won't mind brainwashing a few hundred students." Haru said sarcastically.

"Fine, I'll talk to her myself." Kyou hopped up. "Hey new girl, get over here!"

Reina glanced over. "He sounds mad," She whispered to Tohru. "Why?"

Tohru shrugged sadly. "Kyou-kun has a lot of suppressed rage. Just be careful around him."

"All right." Reina stepped up. "What?" she called over to Kyou.

"Get over here a minute." He called back. "We need to talk."

She walked over. "What?"

"Haru tells me you call yourself the cat. That's not possible, and it's not something I'll let you lie about."

Reina glared at him. "What gives you the right to tell me I'm not the cursed cat. Who says you are?"

Her response only angered Kyou more. "Don't lie to me!" he shouted, causing several other kids to stop and watch.

"Umm, maybe this isn't the best place to discuss this…" Tohru cut in. "Kyou-kun, hush now. You can talk about this later."

Haru was trying hard not to laugh. "They're both hot-headed." He whispered to Momiji.

Momiji giggled. "Yes. That trait is more attractive on a pretty girl though, huh Haru?"

Haru blushed. "Whatever."

After lunch was gym class. Haru never much liked gym. All the activities were far too simple, not challenging at all.

Reina walked up to Haru. "What're we doing today?" she asked. "The coach left me hanging."

"Rope climbing. It might be difficult for someone like you."

"Someone like me? What does that mean?"

Haru shrugged. "Nothing…I just don't know if you can get all the way to the top."

"Oh really now." Reina's eyes flashed mischievously. "We'll see, won't we?"

Uh-oh. I hope she won't hurt herself. Haru watched Reina like a worried mother. When it was her turn, she turned and smiled at him before she started up.

She was up in a flash. Wow! I guess I underestimated her…Maybe she was trained too.

Getting down wasn't difficult for her either. Once her feet touched the ground, she ran back over to him. "Seems I didn't have any difficulty. Imagine that." She grinned fiendishly. "You were wrong."

Haru smiled. God, she's pretty. Whoa…did I just think that? Wow. "Yeah, I was wrong. Sorry."

"It's okay. I mean, I guess most people wouldn't expect me to be able to do that."

"Hey Sohma!" the coach called.

Both Haru and Reina turned. "Yeah?"

"Sohma Reina. Come here."

"Okay…" Reina glanced at Haru. "I'll be right back."

Haru watched her talking with the coach. I've never felt this way about a girl before. The only time I felt like this was with Yuki…Wait, I'm jumping to conclusions. I just met Reina. I hardly know her. I mean, obviously she's smart, pretty, athletic…well…I'll get to know her more. I hope Akito will allow her to live with me…

Reina came back over. "He wants me to join track. I told him I'll think it over. Anyway, since we already did our part here, let's ditch. We can call Tori-nii."

"Okay, sounds cool." Haru said. He noticed a group of girls staring at them. "Yeah, let's go now."

Once out of the gym, Reina found a pay phone. She quickly called Hatori and explained the plan. After she hung up, she told Haru what Hatori and Akito said.

"Well, Akito was annoyed that I didn't talk to him in person, but he says he'll allow it. Thank you so much for this Haru."

Haru smiled. "I don't mind at all. C'mon, the next bell's about to ring. Let's go find Momiji."

"Let's go then." Reina said.

They found Momiji with Tohru and Yuki.

"I'm going home with Tohru today. Is that okay?" he asked.

"Fine, Momiji." Haru said, trying to hide his pleasure. I get to walk home with Reina, alone!

Reina smiled at Torhu. "Well, we'll see you later. I'll have to meet Shigure-san, and finish that silly spat with Kyou-san."

Tohru gave her a carefree wave. "See you later then, Reina-san."

Reina twitched. "If you're going to be formal, call me Reina-chan. I never much liked -san…"

Tohru looked surprised. That's what Kyou said when we first met. "Well, good day, Reina-chan, Hatsuharu-san."

They then parted ways. Once they were alone, Reina looked up at Haru, staring him in the eyes.

"What?" he asked.

"You have the most intriguing eyes." Her response surprised and pleased him.

"Thanks. So do you."

She giggled. "Thanks."

Both smiling, they walked the rest of the way in silence.