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Author's note: Ahh...I screwed up at the end of that last chapter. I didn't want her uncle to be there, but oh well. Enjoy and review.

Chapter 9: Confessions

Sakura smiled at her uncle, "Hello, Uncle Ryu."

"Sakura," he said, giving her a hug, "It's been a while. I came down as soon as I heard. I'm so sorry you had to endure such a thing. Shigure told me everything about what happened. Are you okay?"

"I'm fine," she said, hugging him back, "Before we even start talking, I'm staying here."

"Yes Ma'am," her uncle said, smiling and pulling back, "Shigure already told me. I just wanted to make sure you were safe before I left. I must leave now, I've been gone for an hour now, and you know how your aunt gets. Just make sure that you take care." He handed her a handful of money, "Use it wisely. I'll drop in every now and then to give you money. It's not for blowing. Use it for things you need." He waved goodbye to Shigure and the two boys and left.

Sakura smiled a hello to Kyo and Yuki and followed Tohru upstairs. Tohru cleared out half the closet for Sakura's stuff and Sakura took all the blankets and sheets off of Tohru's bed and replaced them with the new. She took the old bedsheets to the laundry room and shoved them into the washer. She went back to Tohru's room and helped her hang up clothes. She paused for a moment, picking up the gray pants, "Can you tell me what Kyo's like?"

Tohru was caught off gaurd by the question, but still politely answered it, "He's a wonderful person once you get to know him. He's real afraid of his own feelings most the time, but deep down he's a kind person..."

"What kind of stuff does he like?"

"He's really into martial arts, and he likes to win things. He's a really commpetitive person," Tohru noticed Sakura's dreamy expression and giggled, "You like him don't you!"

Sakura turned her head, blushing very brightly, "I'm not gonna tell!"

"You do!" Tohru giggled a bit more, then walked over to Sakura, "From what I know of you, you're perfect for him, and from what I know of him, he's perfect too! Ooooh it's so cute!"

Sakura was confused a little, but was enjoying talking to someone about it. "You promise not to tell anyone?" She waited for Tohru to nod, "I think he likes me too. We talked a little when there wasn't anyone here, and he told me to meet him tonight to talk some more. Oh gosh, Tohru, I'm talking to you like I've known you for ever." She didn't say the complete truth, but it still felt good to share.

Tohru seemed so happy, too. She continued to tell Sakura everything that she knew about Kyo. Sakura smiled, "Let's go on a double date next Saturday! You and Yuki and me and Kyo! It'll be great!"

Tohru blushed, "Me and Yuki?"

"You two will look so cute! It'll be great!" Sakura said, grabbing Tohru's hands.

"Alright...I'll ask Yuki," Tohru said, "And you have to talk to Kyo."

"I will tonight," Sakura said. She was so grateful for her new friend.

After supper and a few hours of television for her and Tohru (Kyo was training, Shigure was "working on his novel", and Yuki was at his 'base'), it was bedtime. Sakura got the bedclothes from the dryer and made herself a bed a few feet from Tohru's bed. She dressed into Kyo's sleeping robe and grabbed the pants. She snuck outside and looked around, waiting for Kyo. She seen his shape running through the woods. She smiled, sitting on a rock. He approached her with a slight smile on his face, "Did anyone see you?"

"No. Not a soul," Sakura said standing up and walking over to him. They started walking through the woods together. Sakura timidly reached out and touched his hand, and he gladly held it. She let out a sigh of relief. She was afraid there for a moment that he had forgotten their previous meetings. He stopped and sat on a rock, leaving her some room to sit. She sat down beside him. They were so close. There was a long awkward silence.

"I think I love you."

Sakura turned and looked at him with a suprised look on her face, "Huh?"

"I know, I know. We just met and all, but I do. I love you. I've...never felt this way before," he paused for a moment, "I want to protect you. I want to be there for you if you're ever in trouble. I want to hold you...forever if I can.." He turned to look at her, and seen she was crying. "No! Stop! I didn't mean to," he wrapped an arm around her shoulder, "Hey! Don't cry!"

Her tears turned to giggles, "I'm not crying because I'm upset, I'm crying because I'm so happy." She handed him the pants, "It's stupid, but I got you these."

"Thanks," he said, taking them in his hands. It was really dark, and he couldn't quite tell what color the pants were or what size. He stood up, "It's getting dark, we better head back before someone realizes we're gone. I'm sure Tohru's worried."

"Oh! Tohru...Kyo, I was wondering if you wanted to go with Tohru, Yuki, and I to the movies next Saturday," Sakura said, walking close to him in the dark.

He let out a barely audiable groan, "Alright..."

He wrapped an arm around her waist as they walked. Luckily, no one was awake in the house, and Kyo walked her up the stairs and stopped at Tohru's door. He held both of her hands and kissed her on the lips. She was suprised at first, but eagerly returned the kiss. "G'night," he said, letting go and turning to go down the hall.

"Wait," Sakura whispered, hugging from behind, "I love you too. Sweet dreams." She turned and went into the room. She smiled to herself, and went over to her bed and layed down to immediately fall asleep.

Shigure: I get some action next chapter!