A/n: Oh my god, what a hard two weeks! I had to request and fill out an application form for an advanced course in Math, Science, and Engineering (not literature, surprising right? Kidding...) for high school, ask for letters of recommendation for three teachers, complete an extremely long lists of assignments (darn you advanced Language Arts teacher!), shovel water out of our basement to keep it from flooding, etc. etc., and on top of it all we had mid-marks come out this week. (A, A, A, B, B-, A+)

Please pray for me getting into that advanced course! I want it so, so badly.

To all my current (and wonderful) reviewers:

Thank you so much!

I also must tell you that the first part ofmy new (and improved) two parter is out! Please try to take the time to read and review it, since I feel it is my best work yet.

Disclaimer: God gives everyone a certain job in life. Unfortunately, God didn't give me the rights to Fruits Basket.

From last time...

"Kisa! That looks so beautiful on you!" Tohru said running over and hugging the dolled up tiger. "We have to get it!"

"...but I don't have enough-"

"I'll pay!" Tohru announced, grinning.

"No, no! You don't have to-"

"I want to." Tohru replied.

And so, the story continues...

Kyo stared at Tohru with loving eyes, but kept at a distance to make sure no one else would see his buried affection.

When did it become so apparent to him that every one of her actions, every thing she said, was special? When did his name start to sound so memorable when she said it...

"If you don't mind, I'd like to stay a little longer and look at the kimonos for myself," Kagura said. "Is that ok with everyone else?"

"Sure! I personally haven't had the time to look at the kimonos either. Is that ok with you four?" She said, looking with wanting eyes at the four boys (Momiji being exempted from the group), who obviously felt the urge to abandon the kimono stand.

All four said the same "fine" in unision, fearing Kagura's fury.

"Great!" Tohru exclaimed and, grabbing Kisa's hand, lead the way to the women's section.

Meanwhile...

Kagura pulled Kyo gently and smoothly out of the group, so the departure went unnoticed. Pulling him aside, she decided to take the blunt route of conversation.

"Well, don't be an idiot!" she whispered.

"Eh? I-I wasn't!"

"Mhm! You should be watching to see which of the dresses is Tohru's favorite."

"Why the hell would I want to do that?" Kyo answered back, a pinch of frustration in his voice. "What point does that have?"

"Kyo, you can be so predictable sometimes," she added plainly, a small smile starting to stretch across recently damp cheeks. "Do you think that with her job she can pay for Kisa's kimono and her own?"

Shock appeared in Kyo's mind, but he hid it efficiently. Why hadn't he thought about that? Last year she had problems buying us all Valentine's chocolate. She wouldn't never be able to buy two whole kimonos! Buying her the one that she loved but couldn't afford would show her how much I deeply cared for her. But...

...why was Kagura helping me become the boyfriend of another woman?

"Speaking of unpredictable! A half an hour ago you were in love with me, and now you're helping me with my love life?"

"Kyo, true love can make you act in strange ways... If you can never love me, then I must help you find the one for you. Even if it isn't me. I want you to be happy Kyo, and I want to always stay friends."

"Who said we were friends?"

"Oh, don't be such a stupid little kitty! You know we are!" Kagura blurted out, grabbing the no longer engaged kitty (A/n: he he he...remember first book!) and giving him a big and warm hug, making sure the embarrassment set in. "Go get her! Grab her and give her a long, sloppy-"

"You've become even more perverted than the dog!"

"Hmm? Oh well..." she gushed, acknowledging the change. A small, mischevious grin appeared on her lips. "Now can I have a piggy back ride?"

"A very, very short one."

"Tohru!" Momiji said in sing-song fashion, "Have you found your favorite?"

"Not yet Momiji-kun!" Tohru commented, picking up one and examining it. "They're all so pretty!"

"Does anyone know where Kagura-san and Kyo-kun went to?" Hiro asked, one hand in his pocket, and the other grasping one of Kisa's.

"Hmm, I don't know. Maybe they-"

"We're ba-ack!" Kagura sung to a bubbly tune.

"Where were you."

"Um...we..." Kagura stalled, trying in her brain to piece together a valid excuse.

"We went back to get her scarf. The idiot left it near the ice cream stand," Kyo answered, slipping a cautious wink at Kagura to show he was kidding.

"Uh, yes! I just didn't want you guys to know how much of an idiot I was," Kagura finished, turning her attention to finding a perfect kimono for herself. When no one was watching she muttered to Kyo in the lowest tone possible, "Set your mind to find a kimono sees interested in, and don't be afraid to go for it, ok? I know she loves you."

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Be back as soon as humanly possible! I'm really excited to write more.

Love Ya Lots! (creepy right?)