Kyo felt awful. He had commited the terrible crime of kissing a girl against her will. And what a girl! The kiss had felt so right to him, but obviously affected her, if it had made her cry. "Kyon Kyon, dinner!" shouted the loud voice of his cousin Shigure Sohma. Kyo didn't feel like putting up a fight about the stupid nickname. He didn't feel like fighting with the stupid rat. He ddin't feel like killing the stupid dog. He didn't feel like yelling, nor talking. he didn't feel capable of sitting in the same room as Tohru, but he knew he had to, or else risk being humiliated by his embarrasing familt. he slowly walked downstairs, and took his place at the table. Tohru quietly handed him a plate of sushi, giving him more of his favorite salmon rolls then anyone else. She discreetly slipped a small scrap of paper into his hand as well. To his credit, Shigure did not see it, for which Kyo was grateful, but Unbeknownst to him, Yuki had seen it. His eyes seemed to dim, and a swift look of disappointment crossed his face, but he said nothing, because he would not interfere with Tohru. Kyo stood up. " Need air" he barked, picking up his bowl, and going back to the roof.He wolfed down the rest of his food, and with trembling fingers opened up the stiff scrap of paper. Kyo-kun, the note read, I must speak with you. we have much to talk about Kyo felt his heart soar, and then sink,becuase, surely she was just coming to clarify that the kiss had meant nothing. He knew she wouldn't yell, but she would probably be hurt, and dissapointed with his brash behavior. And her disappointment hurt worse then all the beatings in the world. He heard everyone else leaving the table, and heard Tohru calling him in that melodious voice of hers. He watched her run up the stairs. And trip. Jeez, she was a klutz. But a cute klutz at that."Kyo-kun" she said. " Can we talk privately? Maybe, um, maybe in...your room?" His room?! His room?! Was it clean?! It was't where she would really want top be?!Oh No! Wait!She can't! Too late for Kyo, Tohru entered the room. "Um, sit on the bed" Kyo said awkwardly, " oh no! I couldn't!" breathed Tohru. " PLease" Kyo said firmly, though he wasn't sure why, " It's the most comfortable place in the room. I insist" Tohru reluctantly sat on his bed. She ran a creamy white hand over the bedspread, to smooth it out, and motioned for him to sit down in front of her. Kyo blushed a furious red, and sat in front of her." Kyo, I need to tell you that I am not upset with you, as I fear you may have thought. Your kiss was not something to be ashamed of, though I was taken quite by surprise, because you've never really given me a second glance" Kyo moved to speak, but she place a slender finger to his lips, and as he enjoyed the touch, she continued. " I never expected tobe telling you this. i thought it would be something I would always keep to myself, but" She broke off awkwardly, her cheeks a rosey pink. She took a deep breath, seemed to pull herslef together, and continued, " The truth is Kyo, that I like Yuki, and-" "enough" Kyo said severely. "you like Yuki, well, have a nice life without me, goodbye" A tear slipped down her cheek, and Kyo glared at tohru. " What now?" "Kyo, I didn't finish.I said I like Yuki and I am quite close with him, but I love him like a brother. You Kyo, are the one that I have loved ever since you hugged me, that night, when yuoreturned to your human form, after showing me your true form. I knew then, that i cared deeply for you, stronger then Yuki, stronger then anything.And so Kyo, your kiss...well...it was wonderful, but I wasn't ready, and I was overcome with joy" Kyo just sat stunned, blushing, and overwhelmed. "me?" he whispered uncertainly, " are you sure?" " one hundred percent" she whispered back. "Tohru...can I kiss you?" Tohru nodded, her eyes shining. Kyo leaned in close, and placed his lips on hers. Tohru took his hand,and kissed him back, and he deepened the kiss, while trying not to hug her in any way. He did not want to transfom at that moment. Tohru put her hands around his neck, not quite hugging him. She parted her lips in the slighest bit, as she and Kyo continued to kiss, and Kyo, a bit embarrased, attempted to nibble on her lower lip. It came out as more of a double kiss, but Tohru sighed and Kyo sensed that she liked it, and meant to continue, only, he never got a chance. The door flew open, and he and Tohru flew apart. Yuki walked in, hurt visible in every line of his body. " So that's it then?" he asked softly. " I've lost?" Tohru gasped softly, but reached for Kyo's hand. " I'm sorry Yuki, I don't know how long you were outside, but I love you and care for you as a brother. I wish I could say it was something more, but it's not. I'm very sorry, but I hope we can still be close, like before? talking to you is very..calming..." Yuki paled and swallowed.Hard. "Honda-san" "are you certain that he is what you want?" "yes" Tohru whispered sorrowfully, " I am deeply sorry if I have hurt you" Yuki smiled wanly, and leaned forward, giving her a gentle kiss on the cheek. Kyo felt his jealousy rise, but then realised that this time, hitting Yuki would do nothing. Yuki walked out of the room, his shoulders slumped, his head down. Tohru leaned toward Kyo,gave him a soft kiss on his cheek, and said softly, " Yuki-kun is hurting very much right now. Please don't fight with him for a while, though I know he might bother you. I think it might be best if we separate for a little while, so as not to make him feel worse." At that moment, Shigure popped up out of nowhere. " so! it's official?" he teased, acting the fool. Then he grew serious. " I suppose it had to happen eventually. Oh well, my flower, I'll have to find a new high school girl." Kyo kicked him, while Tohru just covered her eyes." Stupid dog!:" He shouted, "Get lost!" "very well" replied Shigure. He went away saying, " Kyo, I'll be here when you need my advice...on certain things...." he chuckled dryly, and entered his office. " Kyo" said a slightly horrified Tohru,"it was really nice,being in your room, and um, kissing you. Also, thank you. You are my first kiss. Am I yours?" Kyo nodded, wishing they were still kissing. Tohru apologised in advance, and then leaned in and wrapped her arms around Kyo's lean waist. She fit perfectly, the top of her head, just brushing his jaw. He rested his chin on her head, though slightly shocked by her boldness, and then to his dismay, he turned into a cat.She was still holding him, and he gave a quick lick to her lips, as he was unable to kiss her.Tohru giggled, and held Kyo close for a moment. He could hear how fast her heart was beating.She kissed the top of his head, and set him down on the floor,and "floated" out of the room. Kyo stared after her,slightly dazed, waiting to transform back to his human form.