Ahh...the last chappie! This has been one fun story to write, and I hope you all had as much fun reading it as I had creating it. A special thanks to all of my reviewers: Uma-Isuzu-Chan, Rubedo Kukai Jr, A.M. bookwrm247, Sage of downtown Hyrule, Kitty Mojo, aniprincess13, and Ying darkness with everyone else! Thanks you so much for all of your time reviewing your story. Your kind comments gave me the inspiration to write more! Thank you so much! This chappies is dedicated to Rubedo Kukai Jr...who helped me write some of it...or gave me the ideas at least. ) And now on to chappie 7...

Disclaimer:I do not own Fruits Basket, it characters, or its ideas. I also do not own Xenosaga, or its characters, where the name Rubedo came from.


Chapter 7

Dance, Dance

"Presenting Tohru Honda…" on cue, Tohru stood at the top of the stairs. Her skin was beautifully flawless, with a baby-pink shadow swept over her eyelids, and a shimmery, sheer, pink gloss covering her lips. Her hair was pulled back into a slightly curly bun. Her hands were twisting nervously in front of her.

"Onee-San…you look like a fashion model…" said Kisa, her mahogany eyes wide.

"Tohru is one hot mama!" yelled Momiji, punching a fist into the air.

"You look lovely, Tohru-kun," said Shigure. "Our little flower is all grown up!" Yuki smacked him on the side of the head.

"Stop embarrassing her," he scolded. Kyo stared at her, blushing. He had never seen anyone look as radiant as she did, standing right in front of him.

"Kyo?" she asked. "Are you okay? You seem kind of lost…"

"What? I mean um…no. I mean yes! I'm fine. It's just, you look really…um…beautiful." Kyo blushed even harder. Tohru blushed too.

"It's a good thing my shoes fit her," Kagura whispered to Shigure, and pointing to the ballet flats Tohru had on her feet. "They will provide some protection from Kyo-Kun's flustered feet." Shigure sniggered.

"The joys of young love…" cried Shigure. "Haa-San should be over with the car any minute now." As if on cue, a honk! came from outside. "Punctual as usual…" said Shigure, sliding open the front door for the four dancegoers. Kyo, Tohru, Yuki, and Momiji all piled into the back seat. It was pretty cramped with all of them squeezed together. Kyo bristled angrily when he felt Yuki's arm brush against his, but his stomach did summersaults when he felt Tohru's hand on his own. She didn't seem to mind, especially since Kyo found her hand slowly intertwining with his own. He blushed slightly and saw out of the corner of his eye that she was too. All too soon, it seemed, that the moment of tranquility was shattered as Hatori pulled up in front of their school.

"I'll come pick you all up at eleven right here then?" asked Hatori, glancing into his rear-view mirror.

"Sure Hari!" sang Momiji and bounded out of the car.

"Goodbye Hatori-San!" called Tohru. "Thank you for the ride over! We'll see you at eleven!" Hatori smiled and pulled away. Yuki and Momiji had already went inside, leaving Kyo and Tohru by themselves on the sidewalk. Tohru still had a hold of Kyo's hand.

"Tohru…" he called.

"Yes…?" she answered

"Um…your hand?" he pointed out.

"Oh my gosh! I'm sorry Kyo! I forgot I was still holding it! I'm sorry!" she wailed, and let go of his hand.

"No…that's not what I meant…" said Kyo, looking at his sneakers. He hadn't bothered to dress up. He wore the usual cargo pants and black T-shirt, but added a robin's egg blue colored sweater. "I mean…I like it…when you hold my hand…" he blushed. Tohru looked a little surprised, but smiled. She took his hand in her slightly smaller one, their fingers intertwining once again. She was blushing too…but not as much as Kyo.

"Should we go in now?" she asked.

"Sure…"said Kyo. The pair walked into the crowded gymnasium. Dance club music and J-pop blasting from the dj's speakers, and the strobe lights flashing, Kyo and Tohru were stunned. Before they had a chance to mingle, Uo and Hana came swiftly over

"Hiya Tohru-Chan! And…no way! Orange top!" said Uo, shocked.

"Ahh… as I suspected." Said Hana calmly.

"C'mon Tohru," said Kyo, dragging her away from her friends, blushing furiously.

"Bye Uo-Chan! Hana-Chan! I'll catch up with you later!" Tohru called.

"Catch ya later kid!" said Uo, grinning. He led Tohru into the middle of the crowd of people, all dancing. Tohru looked slightly apprehensive.

"Kyo… I don't know how to dance…" said Tohru quietly, blushing.

"Here, I'll show you," instructed Kyo. "Start by just swaying to the music." Tohru did as she was told. "Now move your hips a bit more…" said Kyo. Tohru blushed. Momiji and Haru were watching the scene from the back corner of the gym. Haru smirked and Momiji was hopping up and down, his version of 'dancing'.

"So he ended up with Tohru-San…" mused Haru.

"Kyaah!" squealed Momiji. Tohru was getting the hang of dancing fairly quickly. She was holding on to both of Kyo's hands so she could dance with him.

"Well, if it isn't little Kyo-kyo!" called a boy from the crowd.

"Who the hell?" asked Kyo, spinning around. He looked at the black-haired, green-eyes boy. "Well, if it isn't Rubedo," spat Kyo.

"You think you can dance little Kyo-Kyo?" asked Rubedo venomously.

"You wanna go?" asked Kyo. At his words, the crowd made room.

"Is that a mosh pit?" asked a girl.

"KYAH! It's a dance off! How cool!" squealed another girl from the crowd. If at all possible, the music seemed to be turned up even louder. Kyo pulled Tohru out of the way.

"Stay here," he instructed. "I'll be right back." Tohru nodded. "All right! Bring it on!" yelled Kyo. Rubedo smirked. She started break dancing. Everyone ohhed and ahhed. Rubedo froze in a handstand. He received mild applause and cheers.

"Beat that you freak! Go dye your hair! You'll have better luck!"

"At least the girls don't call me Ruby-kun!" Kyo smirked. "You material girl!" Kyo started by swaying to the music, and grew into break dancing. The ended in a back flip. People cheered and whooped. Rubedo's face grew red with anger.

"Oh…How cute little Kyo-Kyo! Your name is as bad as your dance moves!" This time Rubedo started with two back flips. His break dancing was becoming even more impressive and complicated. He ended with an aerial. The crowd screamed and raved at his performance. Kyo gritted his teeth. He began with a windmill into a handstand and then…

"ahh…damnit." He cried in pain as he fell. He landed on his face. The crowd booed. Rubedo stood over him, laughing triumphantly.

"See! I told you little sissy Kyo-Kyo can't dance! What a looser!" He turned and walked away.

"why I oughta…" said Kyo angrily, balling up his hands into fists, and staring down Rubedo as he stood up.

"Kyo!" Tohru called, running into the clearing, and up to his side.

"Kyo! Are you okay? Your face! Are you hurt?"

"Naa…I'm fine. Calm down Tohru…" he said. His crimson eyes hid behind his bangs. "Come outside with me." He stood up quietly. Everyone had gone back to dancing, so no one really paid any attention to him any more.

"Oh…um okay. As long as you're not hurt…" said Tohru, following him into the courtyard. It was beautifully lit by moonlight from the full moon. They were the only people there. He walked over to the middle of the yard, and turned to look at her. His eyes were once again hid, since he was looking at the ground.

"Tohru," he asked.

"Yes? I'm right here."

"There's…there's something I've been wanting to ask you…for a long time," he admitted faintly, blushing as the moonlight highlighted his face. Tohru's turquoise eyes sparkled.

"You have?" she inquired.

"Yeah. We've known each other for a long time…and through everything, and all. And when you said you loved me, you have no idea how happy you made me." Tohru blushed. "you made me feel needed, cared for. It was the most wonderful feeling in the world. So…since we've known each other, and I love you…would…would you be my…my girlfriend? Please?" asked Kyo. He was still looking at the ground, but his blush deepened. Tohru's eyes widened in shock.

"yes," she whispered. Kyo's head looked up.

"Really?"

"yes. I'd love to. " said Tohru. She took a step closer to him. "But I thought we already were…" Kyo grinned and put his hand sheepishly behind his head.

"Yeah…well, I just thought I'd make it official." He took a step closer to Tohru, so they were face-to-face, inches apart.

"I'm glad you did," said Tohru, gazing into his eyes.

"Me too…" he whispered. He leaned in and kissed her on the lips. She was stiff at first, but soon melted as he slowly wrapped his arm around her small waist. She made a small, soft noise, which made Kyo deepen the kiss. He opened his mouth slightly and licked Tohru's lips for her to do the same. She did, and their tongues met. Tohru giggled, and they broke apart. When Kyo looked at her questioningly, she said,

"It tickled…" and giggled again. She rested her head on his chest.

"I love you," he whispered. Tohru smiled. The two of them gazed at the glowing moon, and enjoying the moment. Together.

Okies...sorry to ruin the moment. I would like to know if anyone would be interested in reading a sequel to this fic. I have been tossing some ideas around. And I also need some suggestions for 7 odd jobs and a uniform for each. Thankies much!

--lockawayheart