- I'm sorry to all of those who wanted some Kyo/Tohru fluff. :D There's none in this chappie. I do have some Kureno/Arisa fluff and maybe some Yuki/Machi fluff. XD If you can't tell, I LOVE FLUFF!

Please enjoy. (and review. :D)

After school Yuki sat in the student council room. He was reviewing the decorating plans for the dance. He heard the door slide open. He glanced up. It was Machi Kuragi. She was a first year who had been appointed treasurer.

"Oh. I didn't know someone was in here." She said with a quiet voice. Yuki had rarely heard her speak.

"Ah, Kuragi-san. Are you finishing up with the records?" He stood up and started to clean up his area. He has always wondered about Machi. She never spoke directly to him. He had a strange feeling in his body that he wanted to get to know here.

She nodded and began to put the record papers into the files. Yuki's thoughts were racing. He would have to go to the dance. It was assumed since he was the president of the student council.

"Kuragi-san?" He walked over next to her. She looked up at him from her spot. "I was wondering if you would like to accompany me to the Valentine's Dance. I don't know if you would like to go, but I would enjoy your company." He softly smiled at her.

Machi stood there contemplating. She had never thought that the Yuki Sohma would be asking her to a dance that she wasn't planning on attending in the first place. "Sure."

Yuki was taken a back a bit. He was just asking her on a whim. "Alright. I have to get going, but I shall talk to you tomorrow about it. Have a safe trip home, Kuragi-san." He waved and left the room. Machi started to smile. She had actually had liked him a bit. The way he carried himself was quite unique. Laughing a bit to herself she finished cleaning up and headed home.

While Yuki had his confrontation with Machi, Arisa was heading to her job at the convenience store. "Gah. I wonder if I will ever see Kureno-san again." She mumbled to herself as she stored her things in a locker in the backroom.

She was put to work at one of the registers. Beep. Beep. Beep. She was mindlessly ringing up people, when she had accidentally rung up some pears at about ten thousand dollars.

"Ah. Crap. I am so sorry. I didn't mean to do that."

"It's alright." Came a familiar voice. Arisa looked up. Her eyes grew wide. There he was, standing there buying pears.

"Ku-Kureno-san!" She stared at him for the longest time.

"Long time no see, Arisa. I hope I don't have to pay that much for the pears. I don't have that kind of money." He smiled at her. It was the same smile that he showed her after the second time they had met.

"I'm so sorry. I was spaced out. With school and both my jobs, it gets kinda hectic." She started babbling about school while trying to fix her register.

Kureno laughed. "May I buy you a drink?" Arisa had fixed the pear price.

"Why?" Her heart was beating rapidly. She thought that she was starting to sweat.

"Can't a man buy a pretty girl a drink?" He joked at her a bit while picking up the bag of pears.

"Sure. I have a break in about five minutes. I'll meet you outside?" She began the next customer's order.

"Alright. I shall see you then." He waved and left the store. Arisa saw him sit out on the bench. Slowly her heart rate began to decrease.

Five minutes later Arisa walked outside and sat down next to Kureno. "Where have you been lately?" She asked while staring at him. His profile was so distinguished.

The look on his face seemed a bit frustrated. "My job has been holding me up lately. I haven't gotten a chance to come and see you." She blushed a bit. He smiled at her. "I have been wanting to see you again, Arisa." Her heart rate started up again.

She stared at her legs. "I've been wanting to see you too. I've kept thinking about you. I couldn't stop thinking about you." Her head was brought to face hers. His hand softly caressed her cheek. He smiled then slowly kissed her. She couldn't believe it. She shut her eyes and put her hand on his neck.

Slowly he pulled away. "I'm sorry. I didn't meant to be so forward." He smiled nervously at her. Her face was bright red. "Are you blushing?"

She smacked him. "I am not!" She stood up and started to walk back into the store. She almost fell backward when he caught her hand.

"You were," he smiled. "I'm glad." He kissed her softly again. "I have to go. May I come visit you again?"

"Su-sure." She suddenly remembered the dance. She might as well ask him. He started to walk away. "Wait! Kureno-san!" He turned to her. "There's this stupid school dance. Y'know, those ones where you get all dressed up and dance. I was wondering if you would come with me. You don't have to! I'm sure you're very busy, but I thought I would ask." She stared at the ground, her heart beating rapidly. "It's on Valentine's Day." She added quickly.

Kureno stood there in thought. He was very happy that she had asked her. His face sunk. "I'm so very sorry, Arisa. I have work that day." She stared at him.

"Oh. It's okay. I just thought I would ask." She was depressed. She had worked up so much courage to even ask him. He grabbed her hand.

"I will come see you again soon though. Just because I cannot accompany you to this dance, doesn't mean I won't see you ever again." He smiled and kissed her once more. He went on his way leaving Arisa standing speechless by the store.

She was the happiest she had ever been the rest of the night.

Meanwhile, at the Sohma house.

"Shigure! I can't believe that Kyon-kichi asked the dear sweet Tohru to the dance!" That voice boomed through the house. Yuki was coming in the door. He recognized the voice.

"Not him." He muttered to himself. He quickly went upstairs hoping to avoid him.

"Yes! Aaya you should have seen Tohru-kun's face. She was beaming with joy!" Shigure laughed.

"I can't wait to give her my present." Aaya took a sip of tea. "I'm so proud of myself for creating such a masterpiece."

"It is, Aaya. I think you have outdone yourself."

"I can't wait to see the look on her face! Oh Shigure! I'm so excited!" The door suddenly opened.

"Ah! Ayame-san! What are you doing here?" Tohru had just come home from looking at dresses with Saki. Kyo silently followed her into the living room.

"Great. What are you doing here?" He asked but in a much harsher tone.

"Gosh, Kyon-kichi, I have brought a present for Tohru." He pulled out a large box.

"What? Ayame-san! You didn't have to! I don't deserve a present." Tohru started to freak out. Kyo put a hand on her shoulder.

"Don't freak out. It's just a gift." He sat down by the door. He wanted to know what was in it. He just didn't want to show it.

"Go on, Tohru! Open it! Open it and be amazed at my craftsmanship." He slid the box over to her. She sat down at the table and started to open it.

Her eyes grew wide. "Ayame-san! It's beautiful!" She kept it in the box. Kyo had gotten up a bit to look at it, but Ayame shut the top of the box before he could see.

"Kyon-kichi! I am appalled! You are not allowed to see Tohru's dress before the dance! I want it to be a surprise." He shook his finger at him.

"Don't call me that!" He stormed off to his room.
"Wait, Kyo… kun." Tohru stared off after him.

"Don't worry, Tohru-kun. He just wanted to see the wonderful dress that Aaya has made for you." Shigure finished off his tea.

"Yes, yes. Don't fret my dear Tohru. He's just jealous that he won't be wearing something this magnificent." He and Shigure started to laugh.

"Thank you very much, Ayame-san. I'm so grateful. What can I do to repay you?" She started to stand up.

"Tohru. I want you to take care of Kyon-kichi. It seems that only you can talk to him." Tohru blushed then nodded and went up to her room with the dress.

"Isn't she just so cute?" Shigure said. He and Ayame started to talk deep into the night.