((A/N: Chapter Five! I'm sorry for the long wait. As I said in 'Newspaper Clippings' - I've been experiencing some very bad writer's block lately. heh.. I'd just like to say that I DO NOT Own Fruits Basket, nor Do I Own "You Found Me" by Kelly Clarkson.

There is also a warning for vague mention of a Lemon in this chapter! (I'm not brave enough to actually write a lemon, so I'll just mention one))

To Those Who Reviewed:

KounPanda: Hard on myself? wow.. I never knew I was. ((grins))

Kat R. Fair: ((laughs)) Yeah, they do.

flyingdaggers: ((laughs again)) I'm really sorry for the wait! I always hate it when writers wait a long time to update!.. And now I'm doing it.. I guess I really do hate myself.. ((laughs once again)) Well, he jumped out of the shower, so he wasn't really in it. That's all I can say. I never really think of those things when I write. ((grins)) I'm really pathetic like that.

meisme: ok. ((smiles))

The Yaoi Pimpette: ((laughs)) I think I will kill Akito off in this fiction.. Just like I did in my last. (even if it was more of an indirect death) Well, in the manga, Kyo says that the bracelet was made with the bones of a powerful warrior or somthing like that.. So, I'd have to say.. nope. ((laughs sheepishly))

BakaDen: I'm sorry to upset you. ((frowns))

kudo-chan: ((grins)) I don't think just stating it'll make my mind work.. All my reviewers'll probably have to beat me with a stick in the end so I'll be able towrite the last few chapters.. ((laughs)) I'm sorry, once again, for the long wait.

DarkFyrea: You'll see. ((smirks)) I got the first good idea I've had in awhile.

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Well, here it is!))

Chapter Five:

((Kyo's POV))

Is this a dream? If it is, please

don't wake me from this high. I've

become comfortably numb. Until

you opened up my eyes..

He wouldn't back away. He wouldn't look away. He just continued to stare at me as if in a trance. There was no fear, no hate, just.. Love, devotion, everything I'd ever wanted. He took a step forward, and I couldn't bring myself to back away. "I Don't see what they meant.." He spoke and he reached out to me. "When they said you were a monster.." I almost flinched at the word 'monster', but his hand stroking my disfigured cheek stopped all movement. Everything seemed to freeze around us when he leaned forward. He looked as if he was leaning in for a kiss. He was going to kiss me while I was in this horrible form. His lips touched mine and all thought stopped. It was amazing.. Even if I was stuck in my true form.

To what it's like when everything's

right. I can't believe you found me,

when no one else was lookin'. How

did you know just where I would be?

((Haru's POV))

When Kyo began shrinking back to normal, a heavy weight seemed to be lifted from my soal. It only took me a moment to realize that I couldn't feel the presence of the ox weighing me down anymore. Which meant only only thing.. The curse had been broken. "Kyo!" I yelped in excitement and stared down and the limp form in my arms. He'd fallen asleep. I lifted him into my arms and carried him out of the room. 'What if the curse isn't broken?' I asked myself. I'd have to make sure.. As if on cue, I heard a knock on the door and Kathy's voice saying something I found unimportant at that moment. I layed Kyo on the couch and rushed to the door, swung it open, and hugged the woman in front of me as quickly as possible. And to my great satisfaction, no transformation took place.

Yeah, you broke through all of my

confusion. The ups and the downs, and

you still didn't leave. I guess that you

saw what nobody could see.You found me.

((Kyo's POV))

I was laying on something soft and warm, and I was completely naked. Yet, I couldn't bring myself to move. I'd been finding it hard to awake completely lately. I heard voices - Haru's and the land lady's.. I couldn't remember her name. I heard the land lady squeak somewhere in front of me. Then, I suddenly felt the warmth of a blanket cover me. She must've seen me. I mentally laughed. "Well, I should probably leave you two alone.. Just remember that there are children living under you." The woman's voice joked and they said their goodbyes. The door shut and I heard footsteps comming toward me.

You found me. So here we are. That's

pretty far, when you think of where we've

been. No going back, I'm fading out all

that has faded me within. You're by my side.

Somehow, I felt different. I felt lighter, purer then before my transformation. I hadn't felt this way when Tohru excepted my true form. This feeling was, somehow, millions of times better. I opened my eyes, only to see that my left wrist was bare. No bracelet. I sat up quickly, mind racing with questions. "Carm down, you'll hurt yourself." I heard Haru's voice call. "But my brace -" He cut me off. "You don't need it anymore." He stated. "But -" He cut me off again,"You're not the cat anymore.. The whole time, you were the key to breaking the curse. - One of us just had to accept you." We weren't cursed anymore? How did he know!.. I searched my mind for any trace of the cat, and when I found none, everything went black.

Now everything's fine. I can't believe

you found me, when no one else was

lookin'. How did you know just where I

would be? Yeah, you broke through

all of my confusion.

((Haru's POV))

I watched in amusement as the former cat fainted. At least he believed me.. I scared Kathy shitless when I hugged her, but it seemed worth it. Then, of course, she had to walk in and see Kyo on the couch, completely naked. I laughed at the memory of her priceless expression.. It actually hadn't taken me very long to figure out why the curse was broken. It was pretty obvious. I wondered if the others' curses had been lifted as well. I hoped they had. It would be easier for the family to live with being forced to obey Akito each and every day.

The ups and the downs, and you still

didn't leave. I guess that you saw what

nobody could see. You found me, you

found me. And I was hiding 'till you came

along and showed me where I belong.

((Kyo's POV))

I woke for the secomd time, to the smell of burning food. Haru must've been in the kitchen.. "Haru?" I called as I sat up. There was no answer, so I rose from my place on the couch, blanket hanging loosely around my waist,((A/N:Please give me a moment to wipe up my drool puddle)) and stepped, slowly toward the kitchen. Once inside, I spotted a very dirty Haru, attempting to revive a very burnt piece of meat. "You should really stay away from the kitchen, Haru." I stated, making the ox spin around. "You might burn the apartment down."

You found me, you found me when no

one else was lookin'. How did you know,

how did you know? You found me when

no one else was lookin'. How did you know

just where I would be?

((Haru's POV))

I tried to keep my thoughts G rated while staring at the practically naked Kyo. I knew he'd hate me if he knew the thoughts running through my head. After all the excitemt lately, I'd almost forgotten about everything that happened with Akito. It seemed impossible that the Kyo standing in front of me now, was the same quiet, timid person he was only a while ago. I could see the spark in those beautiful crimson eyes again. It almost seemed as if he'd forgotten everything, but you could still, just barely, see the great deal of pain and misery he couldn't manage to hide.

Yeah, you broke through all of my confusion.

My ups and my downs and you still didn't leave.

I guess that you saw what nobody could see.

You found me when no one else was lookin'.

He stepped forward, and slowly began making his way toward me. My heart began beating faster and faster. I felt my face heat up when he was close enough to touch. "Haru.." He whispered in a soft, calm voice. A voice that didn't suit the former cat at all. "Thank you." Was all he said before our lips met once again, in a gentle kiss. My heart still felt as if the beats were getting faster. I wrapped my arms around his waist, and his found their way around my neck. I felt myself being pushed aginst the wall and wondered vaguely why I was the one being controlled. The problem was fixed quickly, as I switched our positions. "Kyo.." I whispered. He stared up at me, lust fogging his eyes. "Are you.. okay with this?" I asked quietly. He answered my question with yet another mind blowing kiss.. And even more mind blowing was the rest of the night.

You found me. How did you know just

where I would be? You broke through all

of my confusion. The ups and my downs

and you still didn't leave. I guess that you

saw what nobody could see...

I awoke feeling extremely comfortable and extremely pleased. Lying just about an inch away, was Kyo, who was snoring rather loudy in my embrace. I laughed lightly at the odd purring noise he made with each exhale. I guess old habits, like purring, really do die hard. Memories of the night before played in my mind. It'd been all that I'd ever dreamt of. - and I was well aware of how corny that sounded.. As Kyo's eyes began to open, I realised just how truely beautiful he was. Bright orange hair hanging slightly over dark crimson eyes. Tall, thin figure, colored with tanned skin. He was far more then anyone deserved.

The good and the bad,

and the things in between.

You found me, you found me..

((A/N: It was really confusing, right?.. I had a feeling.. ((laughs sheepishly))

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