Sorry guys(and girls), but I have been having major writers block, added to a busy schedule, exhaustion, and a dash of laziness…Not the best combination, neh? I did manage to watch the first volume of then Fruits Basket anime today though! YAY! Yuki's voice wasn't anywhere near as I expected it to sound like…But whatcha gonna do, neh? Well here is the next chapter.

Disclaimer: If I owned Fruits Basket, I would take over the world. Since there is still democracy, one can assume that I do not own Fruits Basket.

Chapter 7

Kyo walked slowly imbibing everything that had happened to him. He was a little weak, but he would rather die than let anyone know that. He was thankful to Kazuma-san for training him intensely. That rascally cat didn't really intend to HARM himself. (God forbid!) But he did end up slipping and falling harder than conceived…But Uo didn't need to know that…

His mind flashed to the pictures he saw of Uo as a child. She looked like she had a good childhood. She was fortunate. She wasn't an outcast, and Kyo could bet almost anything that her parents and relatives love her. He wondered why she acted tough and mean during school, sure it was pretty cool, (to him anyway) but if she showed her true self, she could easily be the most popular girl in school, even more popular than that damn rat.

At least she can hug people. Lucky girl. Why did this have to happen to him? He finally found someone who cared about him…even though she didn't know about the curse…but still he didn't think she'd have a bad reaction…Really. Her friends are Saki Hanajima and Tohru Honda for goodness sake!

Kyo pondered how the dance would pass. Dancing for Yuki and Tohru would be quite difficult… Kyo hadn't decided whether or not to make a spectacle of himself by attempting to dance, especially with the curse and all… He didn't know how to dance anyway. "I am in for it…" Kyo muttered to himself.

Arisa closed the door behind her and leaned up against it. This is almost surreal! She thought. Neither were acting like themselves. Kyo wasn't as snappy, and Arisa was softer. Love was indeed strange.

I wonder why he won't let me hug him…That reminds me of Yuki…When he pushed that third year girl away when she tried to hug him…Sohmas are weird. Arisa concluded. She laughed at this and shrugged it off as lack of social skills. Yuki was awfully shy, and Kyo was just a repulsive ass! Arisa laughed some more and went up to bed in a good mood.

The day of the dance arrived. It was a Saturday and would be held in the evening until midnight. Arisa, Saki, and Tohru gathered at Saki's house to prepare for the dance.

Tohru and Arisa squeezed their jam-packed duffel bags through the doorframe to Hana's room. Neither was sure what to wear/do with her hair and makeup, etc. Of course Tohru had the blue dress, but there were plenty of things to occupy her.

Uo dumped all her stuff onto Hana's bed and rummaged around the big mess. Tohru neatly took everything out of her bag and placed each item in a neat pile according to what the object was. Hana looked around at the selection of dresses to possibly dress Uo up in for later. She found a pretty halter topped emerald dress that came to Uo's ankles and hugged her figure perfectly.

"Hana! That's SO gorgeous! It looks perfect on Uo-chan!" Tohru exclaimed when Uo struck a pose in said dress.

The girls set up their own system, Uo painted Tohru's nails, while Hana curled Tohru's hair. When that was finished, Tohru painted Uo's nails while Hana did her hair. Tohru's hair was worn loose in thick curls, and her nails were painted a pale pink, only slightly pinker than her nailbeds. Uo's hair was pulled half up, the top layer braided, the bottom layer straightened. Her nails were painted with a sparkly clear polish.

Arisa's final ensemble included small diamond earrings, a silver bracelet, and natural green makeup. Tohru finished her outfit with a black lace choker necklace and gentle earthy brown makeup. Hana smiled at her friends.

"You two look fabulous." She said. "You will have to take many photographs for me."

"Of course, we'll get some prime pix for ya! I am sure pictures of Kyo dancing will be pretty awesome memories!" Uo smiled as she gave Hana a big hug. The doorbell then rang.

"Oh! That will be Kyo and Yuki!" Tohru exclaimed with happy nervousness. The trio trooped downstairs. Hana answered the door.

"Ah Sohmas." The two boys were wearing white shirts and black pants. Yuki had a navy blue bow tie, Kyo a plain black one. "Come in."

The two cousins timidly stepped inside the psychic's house. She settled them on a khaki couch, Uo and Tohru on a matching loveseat, and Hana settled into a large black armchair. It made her look regal, as a queen on a throne.

"So boys, since there is a lack of parentage, I shall act in their stead. So tell me your plans for the night." Hana waited.

"Well…uh I just want Tohru to have a good time…" Yuki said in his soft voice.

Everything was silent. Tohru glanced at Uo. Uo smirked as she watched Kyo squirm.

"Get out you rat." Hana said. Yuki, Tohru, and Kyo froze. No one moved. "I said get out. Your waves are so distinct, how did you ever think you could hide from me, from everyone?"

"Ex…excuse…m-me?" Yuki stammered, his heart beating a thousand miles a minute.

Hana sighed and rose gracefully from her chair. She walked up to Yuki with her an expression in her usually vacant eyes. This expression was rage. Oh my gosh Yuki, Tohru and Kyo all thought at the same time. Each held their breath.

Hana stretched out an arm. Yuki flinched. Hana reached underneath the couch and pulled out a little boy who looked almost exactly like Hana. He had the same vacant expression in his violet eyes.

"What a pest." Hana said. Yuki, Kyo, and Tohru all let out their breath. Whew, that was a close one…It took 10 years off my life… Yuki thought.

"Heh…Uh Hana-chan, I think it is time for us to leave, or else we shall be late…" Tohru said, trying to usher the conversation in a different direction.

"Yes, yes I suppose so." Hana sighed and released the foursome. "Wait." She said. Just as Yuki and Kyo turned around, Hana took a quick picture, which she captured both boys' faces in a questioning look.

Yuki grabbed Tohru's hand and walked briskly to the waiting car. Hatori was driving them. He needed to go into town anyway to see to some medical stuff.

Kyo blushed and held the car door open for Uo.

"Uotani, what is it about you that makes the stupid idiot over there NICE?" Yuki smiled.

Uo laughed. Kyo's blush turned to a red of anger and he attempted to smack Yuki in the head.

"Uh-uh…I don't want you to muss my clothes"

"Oyasumi!" Hana called to the group. She then went to her room and read a book.

Hatori shook his head and drove off. (Once everyone was in of course!)

Yay! This is a good place to end for now. Yay for girly-ness too. n.n Next chapter will be the dance, and I am thinking about bringing in a couple of characters… What's gonna happen with YukixTohru and KyoxUo dancing? Will Kyo even decide to dance? Who knows?

I got a review asking me to pair up Hana. I agree Hana and Hatsuharu would be cute, but I thought that pairing up all three girls, especially all to a zodiac Sohma seemed much to unrealistic and have a too-good-to-be-true vibe. I love a happy ending and all, but way too much "cotton candy" makes me feel…dirty. Well maybe not dirty, but just blech. It makes a story less interesting. At least in my opinion.

Hana: Yes, I can sense the strange waves…

Me: Don't take me the wrong way, it would be fun to find out how Haru could keep his secret from Hana, and such, maybe when I finish this one I will write a fic on HaruXHana.

Again, I am sorry about my not-updating-ness… I will try and make it up to you kay?

Inuyasha: Feh, yeah right.

Me: OSUWARI!