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Chapter 2

Kyo arose early the next morning to fix the roof, but not before getting chewed out by Shigure.

"Kyo, you really need to learn to control that temper of yours. Look what it's doing to my house. " Shigure complained. Kyo was starting to get irritated. This was the last thing he needed so early in the morning.

" Well, if you people didn't spy on me I wouldn't get so angry and put holes in the wall. " Shigure sighed.

" Just control you anger. " With that Shigure went to his room to work on his latest novel. Kyo sighed and went onto the roof to look at the damage. Hours later he had fixed the hole in the roof and it was stable enought to sit on. Tohru finally awoke and started breakfast. Kyo stayed on the roof until Tohru called out telling everyone breakfast was ready. He was downstairs in minutes. Yuki was still trying to wake up. Kyo avoided him because of this. Yuki was stronger when he was half awake and it pissed him off that he kept holding back when they were fighting. Kyo sat down at the table with Tohru and the others. Tohru greeted them all with her usually big smile. Kyo couldn't help but smile a little. Shigure noticed but didn't say anything. Tohru saw Yuki still trying to get up.

" So Yuki, having a harder time as usual getting up. " She continued to smile. Yuki smiled at her.

" Yes, I'm not exactly a morning person. " He yawned and started to eat. Shigure had started to eat when the phone rang. He sighed.

" And just when I'm about to eat Tohru's wonderful homecooking. " He sighed again. He got up and answered the phone.

" Hello? "

" Shigure! "

" Oh Ayame, how wonderful how are you? " Shigure asked. He seemed majorly happy to hear from Ayame. Like he always.

" I'm just fine I was just calling to say I'm coming for a visit. " Shigure smiled widely.

" Oh Aya that would be wonderful. "

"Okay see you in a bit. " He hung up and so did Shigure. Shigure sat back down in the kitchen to eat.

" Who was that? " Tohru asked. Shigure swollowed what he was eating.

" That was Aya, he's coming for a visit. " Yuki was glaring daggers at Shigure. If looks could kill he'd be dead in two milliseconds.

" You call him up and tell him not to come. " Yuki said with venom in his voice. Shigure looked nervous.

" Why don't you just go somewhere else if you don't want to see him that badly. I know I am. " Kyo suggested. Tohru looked surprised.

" Y-You are? Where? " She asked. Kyo looked at her and forgot that he didn't tell anyone.

" Um I'm just going to train somewhere away from here." Kyo replied. Tohru nodded.

" When will you be back? " She curiously asked. Kyo was starting to think all the questions annoying but he was talking to Tohru and he didn't want to yell at her. He shrugged.

" Not sure. " With that he finished breakfast and left. Tohru sighed.

" Good, that stupid cat actually left. Maybe there will be some peace in the house. " Yuki commented. When everyone finished Tohru cleaned up. Ayame then came in through the door way.

" I take back the comment about peace. " Yuki said when he saw Ayame.

" Oh little brother, I have returned so that we can bond. " He said with a huge grin. Shigure smiled.

" I don't think so. Not right now at least. " Yuki than left to go to his secret base. Ayame smiled.

" Did you hear that? He said not now which means later. Which means he might want to bond still. " Tohru giggled.

" So, how have you been, Ayame? " Tohru asked. He smiled.

" Oh, I've been just fine. " Tohru smiled.

" I'll go make some tea. " She said and then walked into the kitchen. She busied herself with the tea while Shigure and Ayame chatted.

" Where is Kyo? " Ayame asked with curiosity. Shigure sighed.

" He left to go train somewhere or so he claims as soon as he heard you were coming over. " Ayame sighed. Then perked up. " well at least you are here, Shigure. " He said with a dreamy voice. Shigure smiled and in the same dreamy voice.

" I would never abandon you, Aya, you are my strength. " They both smiled and started laughing. Tohru came out with the tea and they both thanked her. She smiled. Meanwhile, Kyo was off somewhere, but not training. He was walking throught the city. He needed the fresh air and the last thing he wanted to do was be in the same room as Shigure and Ayame with all of their lovey dovey crap. Though he did regret leaving Tohru with them. Even though she probably didn't care. She was so optimistic. Even when the time was really bad. That's one of the qualities he admired about her. He smiled at the thought of Tohru. Tohru had changed him. Every since that faithful day, he had been a different person. He was beginning to learn how to control his temper. How is it though that she was able to do this? Was it her smile? He service as a maid? What was it that she had done that made him change? He contemplated on what it was. He continued to walk having no idea where he was going. Before long he ended up in front of the school. He looked at it and remembered the day he first came here. He hated it and still does, but with Tohru there it was somewhat easier to get through the day. He continued to stare at the school when he sensed someone near. It was Yuki. He had returned from his secret base.

" What do you want you damn rat? " Kyo harshly asked. Yuki sighed.

" Nothing you stupid cat, I was just going for a walk and was on my way home. What are you doing here? " He calmly replied.

" Don't call me stupid! I don't have to tell you why I'm here. " Kyo said harshly like before. Yuki sighed.

" You're hopeless. " Kyo was starting to lose control.

" What's that suposed to mean?! " Yuki shook his head.

" If you don't learn to control your angry people aren't going to like you or want to be near you. " Yuki glared at him. " but you are too stupid to listen. " Kyo returned the glare.

" I don't have to listen to you! You damn rat! " Kyo spoke with venom. " do you want to start something 'cause I'll fight you right here right now! " Kyo began to roll his sleeves up. Yuki rolled his eyes.

" I think I'll pass. " With that he walked off. Kyo glared at him. You could practically see the steam coming out of his ears. Before Kyo could yell at Yuki, he was gone.

" Damn rat, running from a fight. " Kyo waited a while before heading back to Shigure's. Ayame had left by the time he got there. Tohru greeted him at the front door.

" Hi, Kyo, welcome back. " She had her usual smile on her face. Kyo only nodded before heading up to the roof. Tohru stood there confused.

" Is something wrong with Kyo? " She asked.

" He just needs to blow of some steam " Yuki replied casually. Tohru nodded. Shigure walked into the room.

" Ah, Yuki, you're back...did Kyo come home? " Shigure asked. Yuki sighed.

" Unfortunately, yes. " Yuki sat down on the couch. Tohru looked at Yuki and then looked up at the ceiling where Kyo would most likely be laying on the roof.

" It would be nice if they could get along. " She thought. Tohru went to her room to finish her homework before lunch. Shigure was in his room adding to his new novel when the phone rang. He sighed.

" How am I to get any work around here. " He was waiting for Yuki to pick up the phone, but he didn't. Shigure unwillingly got up and answered it.

" Hello? "

" Shigure! " Came the loud voice of Mei, his editor. Shigure sighed.

" She's just going to nag me about the new book I'm suposed to be working on. Well, I was working on it until she called. " He thought.

" Yes, Mei? " He asked innocently.

" Shigure, do you have that book done? " She asked calming down a bit.

" Uh well...not exactly. " He could invision her practically ready to rip her hair out. He waited for her outburst, but it never came. He thought maybe she passed out because of her rage.

" Uh, Mei, are you alright? " He asked with concern. I mean come on, he didn't want her to get hurt, if she did then he couldn't tease her. After all she was so fun to tease, and she's cute when she's mad. Mei started laughing.

" I kind of figured you wouldn't have it done. I'm just calling to tell you that the deadline is next month andthat you better have it finished by then. " She calmly stated. Shigure was surprised by how calm she was.

" Good-bye Shigure. " With that she hung up. Shigure stared at the phone a minute before hanging it up. He walked back to his room to finish the book so that he could tease her later about it. Meanwhile, Kyo was thinking on the roof.

" Maybe rat boy is right. If I don't control my temper will people avoid me? AH, who gives a damn. I don't have to listen to him! " He thought. Even his own thoughts were starting to make him angry. He sighed. Why did he have to be cursed. It was because of the curse he couldn't control his anger. If he wasn't cursed as the cat and was left out of everything, maybe he wouldn't fight so much with Yuki. But of course, that's not how things were. Kyo continued to stare into the sky. Yuki, whom was downstairs, was becoming irritated with Kyo's actions earlier.

" Stupid cat, if he doesn't control his anger he's going to regret some of the things he said. " Yuki's thoughts were interupted by Tohru coming down the stairs to make lunch. She smiled sweetly at Yuki and then walked into the kitchen. She smiled and hummed a tune while she prepared lunch. Yuki watched her from the doorway. He would have to admit she was beautiful. He knew Kyo was in love with her and whether he liked it or not, he was going to have to help Kyo admit it to her. He also had a feeling that Tohru felt the same way but was shy. Tohru finished making lunch and turned around and noticed that Yuki was there. She blushed at the thought that he had been there the whole time watching her.

" Has Kyo come down from the roof yet? " She asked. Yuki shook his head.

" No, he's still sulking. " Yuki sat down at the table. Tohru nodded. Shigure walked into the room. He animal instincts told him the food was ready. That's how he seems to enter the room at the right time. Tohru headed for the roof. When she climbed the ladder to the top, Kyo was still staring at the sky lost in thought. Tohru smiled. He was so handsome when he wasn't mad.

" Kyo? " Tohru asked trying to get his attention. Kyo jolted at the sound of his name. He looked over and saw it was Tohru. He sighed of relief.

" Yeah? " Tohru smiled.

" Lunch is ready. " He nodded and walked to the ladder. Tohru climbed down then Kyo. The both walked into the kitchen and sat down.

" So, Kyo, " Shigure began. " what were you sulking about this time? " Kyo glared at him.

" I wasn't sulking. " He said with frimness. Yuki rolled his eyes. Tohru smiled nervously. The room when quiet. There air was thick with tension. Thick enough to cut with a knife. When lunch was over, Shigure retreated to his room again. Yuki stared in the direction that Shigure went.

" Is it just me or is Shigure spending too much time in his room. " Yuki said out loud.

" Maybe he's working on his book so that he can get it done by the deadline. " Tohru suggested. Kyo shook his head.

" I don't think so. He seems to be taking pleasure in writing it. It wasn't like that with his other books. I wonder what he's writing about now. " Kyo explained. Tohru and Yuki nodded.

" Well, I'm off. I'm going for a walk. " Yuki said with a smile. Tohru nodded and he left. She started to clean up and Kyo helped like he did the day before. He took the job of drying again. Tohru and him worked in silence. When they were done Tohru leaned against the counter in exhaustion. Kyo stared at her. He was admiring her beauty again. Even when she was tired she looked beautiful. Kyo realized what he was doing. He still wondered how she made him feel this way. He felt at ease around her. He couldn't be falling in love with her. No, that would be horrible. Not for him but her. She could never hug him and Akito would be furious. He wouldn't want things to end up the way it did for Hatori and Kanna. Tohru saw him staring at her. She blushed.

" You know, you shouldn't work yourself to hard. " Kyo commented. She shook her head.

" I have to work hard, so that I can earn my keep here. " She explained. Kyo smiled.

" You know you don't have to work that hard, we would allow you here anyways. You- you seem to have a permanent place in out lives. " He smiled softly. Tohru smiled and blushed at his words.

" T-Thank you. " She stammered. Kyo shook his head.

" No, thank you. " He said quietly. Tohru couldn't believe Kyo was being so, so... nice. She smiled a big smile. Kyo looked at her in confusion.

" What? " Kyo asked. She shook her head.

" Nothing. " With that she walked out of the room. Kyo watched her walk off. He smiled. He retreated to the roof to think. It was dusk and the sun was setting. Kyo was surprised to see Tohru up on the roof. He sat down next to her.

" What are you doing up here? " He asked casually. She looked at him and smiled.

" Watching the sunset. " Kyo looked at the sunset. The sky was filled with red, oranges, pinks, and purples.

" It's so beautiful. " Tohru commented. Kyo nodded.

" Like you " He thought. He was going to say it out loud, but he was too embarressed. As the sun went down it started to get chilly. Subconsciously Tohru moved closer to Kyo for warmth. Kyo blushed at the contact. Tohru didn't seem to mind. They stayed that way until the last rays of the sun disappeared. Tohru then stood up.

" Well, I better get dinner started. Will you come down and help me? " She asked kindly. Kyo couldn't believe that she was asking him for help. He nodded though. He followed her down the ladder. On the way to the kitchen, Kyo kept thinking about the contact on the roof. It left his body tingling. It was a weird feeling. She brushed it off thought concluding that it was the weather that made him feel liket this. Kyo helped Tohru prepare some salmon and rice and a bunch of other things that didn't include leeks. When dinner was ready Shigure came out of his room and Yuki returned from wherever he was. They all ate in silence. Shigure complimented Tohru on the cooking.

" Oh but I didn't do it all by myself. Kyo helped me. " Tohru explained. Shigure and Yuki were shocked. Kyo just looked down at his food and ate.

" My, my, Kyo can actually cook. " Shigure teased. Kyo didn't say anything he didn't feel like fighting. When dinner was finished everyone but Kyo and Tohru went to their rooms. Tohru started to clean up when Kyo stopped her.

" No, you get some rest, I'll do it and don't protest because I want to do it. " Kyo said all the while staring straight into Tohru's eyes. She blushed and then nodded when she saw that he wasn't going to change his mind. So she said good-night and left. Kyo cleaned up the kitchen and headed for his room. " Today wasn't a bad day. " Kyo thought. " I think I'm getting used to being more open or at least to Tohru. " He smiled to himself and got ready for bed. He layed down and fell asleep thinking about her again.

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Oh kay I leave the stroy here. I hope you all enjoyed it. I'm starting to get writer's block but I'll Think of something. I will try to update soon.

Sayannora!

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