Ok…I know! You're thinking 'two chapters in one day?' Well I just wanted to do the story justice and I couldn't wait to start on a new chapter!

Disclaimer: once again…world domination is still in my future, and maybe THEN I will own fruits basket. But for now…I'm just a wannabe.

So here we go…

Better Treatment "My…bir-" Tohru stuttered, but wasn't heard…

"What the hell is that damn Yankee talking about?" Kyo intruded in on the conversation.

"I'm talking about her birthday dumb ass!" Uo retorted with rage.

"Who you calling dumb ass… Wait! Did you say birthday?"

"Very good Kyo! You're beginning to recognize words…But that's beside the point," Uo said sarcastically while turning to Tohru.

"Tohru, you really should learn how to accept a gift. You didn't think that we had forgotten did you?" a slightly hurt look on her face.

"I-" Tohru stuttered again. "Oh I see now," Hana said with a melancholy voice. "The waves are telling me that Tohru has forgotten her own birthday. But why I wonder?" Every eye was now on Tohru. If she hadn't felt so dispirited at the moment, she might have laughed at her faces. Kyo's mouth was open in shock. Yuki had a sweet, but concerned look on his face. Hana didn't look the least bit surprised. And Uo had a look of fury. "You forgot your own damn birthday!" Uo had been the first to recover. Next came Kyo, "What the hell is wrong with you? Why didn't you tell us!" " Haven't you been listening to a word you stupid cat, she forgot!" Yuki said rather loudly. "Now is not the time for name calling boys," Hana interjected with her unchanging tone. Everyone once again turned to look at Tohru. A deep crimson blush overtook her face. Her eyes stung with tears as she ran inside.

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Tohru was the first in the classroom and the first out when the bell rang for morning break. She ran into the girl's bathroom as Uo and Hana closely followed. "Tohru? We're not really mad. We are just worried about you!" Tohru looked up with tear filled eyes. "How could I have been so stupid? I am such an idiot! Forgetting my own birthday…" Uo and Hana wrapped their arms around the now sobbing girl. "How am I ever supposed to graduate if I can't even remember when my own birthday is?" 'Oh, Mom. I must have really let you down…' "Tohru, really. It's nothing to get that upset about. I think you are just a bit overworked. Speaking of which, I need to go have a talk with the Prince and Orange Top." Uo left Hana and Tohru alone.

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It didn't take Uo to long to find them. 'I'll just scare them a little, just to let them know that they should take better care of Tohru.' "Hey knucklehead! Get your ass over here and start explaining. You too Princey!" "Oh shit… It's that damn Yankee." As she made her way over to them, Kyo prepared for the worst. But before she could say anything Yuki butted in, "Is Miss Honda ok?" "She's fine for the moment, but I want to talk about the way you guys treat her." "We treat her just fine thank you!" "Shutup, Orange Top! Tohru is a little overstressed, probably due to studying for finals. And her running around being your maid and tending to your every needs isn't helping her. She forgot her own birthday for crying out loud!" At this point, Kyo looked like he had just swallowed a cotton ball. It had just been a few hours ago that Tohru had been worried about Kyo and Yuki fighting. 'I must be pretty damn selfish. No wonder she forgot her birthday, she is always looking after us!' At this thought he felt hot guilt run through his veins. He silently made a promise to make it up to her somehow. "So on Monday, I want to hear from her how good you treated her over the weekend. And if I ever hear any complaints coming from her mouth I will punch you so bad that your dentist will feel it." With that, she turned and stalked off.

"I'm going to go call Shigure." Yuki said shortly after.

"Aww! Are you afraid of that Yankee? I always knew you were a sissy boy!" Kyo scoffed.

"Of course I'm not. I just think she is right. Miss Honda does deserve better treatment."

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As Tohru was departed from the bathroom, she ran into Kyo. "Oh…um…happy birthday." Kyo said slightly startled. A blush was now settling on his face. 'Why am I blushing? Nothing embarrassing happened…it's not like I knew it was her birthday!' "Th…thanks," she practically hiccuped the words out. Kyo fought with all of his might not to laugh. He could tell that she had been crying but he couldn't stop himself from thinking, 'That was the most pathetic hiccup I have ever heard. It was pretty adorable though… Wait! What am I saying? This is Tohru!' "So…are you ok? I didn't mean to hurt your feelings this morning." Kyo tried to shake the thoughts that had just been running through his mind. "No, I'm fine. I don't really know what Uo said to you at break, but I'm not mad at you. I was just a little…startled that I had…well, you know." Kyo gave a smile. "Just promise me that you will take it easy from now on." "I can't 'take it easy', I have way to much to do! I'm not overworked, I just…forgot." "Tohru," Kyo took a step closer to her, "I just don't want to be a burden. I'm sorry if I have given you a hard time. But maybe, I could help you sometime, with the housework." 'When did he get so close?' Tohru said trying to fight the blush that was coming on. "Umm… I'd like that! Should we walk home together?" she blurted out. "I…I mean…Yuki has a meeting and-" "I'd love to walk you home, Tohru. After all, we can't have you getting abducted on your birthday." He was now just 6 inches away from her face, smiling. "DID YOU SAY BIRTHDAY! Tohru! You didn't tell me it was your birthday!" Momiji ran up to hug Tohru around the waist. Kyo pushed him to the ground before he could reach her. "Where the hell do you think you are?" he hissed. "Tohru! Kyo hit me!" the rabbit cried.

Tohru smiled as the three walked to Shigure's house together, much to Kyo's disappointment.

YAY! I liked that chapter way better than the first! Did you like it? I can't wait to do the next chapter!