Chapter IX

First I want to apologize again for taking so long to get back to the story. And second I have to say, 'I do not own Fruits Basket' and so on and so forth. Oh and third I wannna say sorry for rambling on last time, this time also…

Ok, back to the story, Tohru had just opened up the big gift from Akito and it seemed to explode.

Everyone jumped toward Tohru, fearing the worst. She stood there in shock and then started to laugh. The box was blowing out confetti and scented pink smoke. The small bits of colored paper floated around the room adding to the jumble of decoration. Soon everyone was laughing with her, except Kyo and Yuki. They were still stunned ,and a little pissed at the prank.

"It's a giant teddy bear?" Hiro half asked. After the smoke had stopped the box and collapsed and a 6 foot orange teddy bear stood in its place.

"Yea, it is…" Haru poked it a couple of times. "Looks like on of the ones you set up in the corner of a kid's room." Everyone gave him a suspicious look. "I saw it in a magazine once." He explained.

Everyone shook their heads; while Tohru ran up and hugged the bear, her arms unable to make it all the way around it.

"Isn't it adorable Kyo? I just love it!" Kyo scratched his head and nodded, feeling a bit relived.

"Yea, Orange Top, it's just your color." Uo said from behind him while ruffling his hair. He growled and swatted her and away. They started arguing; calling each other names, so on and so forth.

"Just like old times isn't it Yuki?" Shigure had mysteriously left Ayame's side and come up behind Yuki. He jumped before answering.

"I guess…Now go away before my brother joins you." Yuki walked away, leaving Shigure with his fake pout. And of course, Ayame was right next to him in a second.

"I am too late. And it looked like the perfect chance to bond with my brother." They both stood there with their fake pout for a bit longer, and then returned to their usual happy-go-lucky selves.

"I think we should get back to the party." Hana interjected. They all filled back out of the hall way to continue the festivities.

"Thank you all. I had so much fun. It really meant a lot to me." Tohru waved to everyone.

"Oh, but it was such a failure on my side. I couldn't do anything right tonight. I upset everyone at least once. I must have ruined tonight for you, and it was ever so impor…" Shigure poked Ritsu in his side cutting him off.

"Good bye, my flower, I will make sure to come and visit you every day to help ease any pain."

"Like hell you will!" Kyo yelled back at him, shaking his fist.

"Ooo, looks like Kyo plans on keeping the princess away from us." Ayame whispered in his friend's ear. "We will have to put a stop to that."

Three months later

"Kyo, we're here!" Shigure called into the house as soon as Tohru had opened the door. Somehow, as promised, he had come to visit Tohru every day, occasionally bringing Ayame. Today was a day Ayame did come.

"Damn it, again? Don't you to have something else to do, then bothering Tohru." Kyo snapped at them.

"Of course not, the beautiful princess comes first always." Ayame acted shocked. "Well, unless there is a really big order at my shop then I must miss our little visits of comfort." He sighed dramatically.

"And Tohru said she didn't mind. Unlike you, Kyo, my flower enjoys my company."

"No she doesn't! You just guilted her into saying she doesn't mind it when you come over." He growled. Tohru and Ayame were already sitting at the table, chatting about his shop; Shigure joined them.

After a while the chattering of Ayame and Shigure started to get on Kyo's nerves. He turned of the television and headed for the door.

"I'm going to go out for a walk. Are you ok with these two?" He asked Tohru. She nodded and smiled before turning her attention back to Ayame's story.

"Hey, Kyo…"Someone called from behind him. "How's Tohru doing?" He turned to see Haru walking towards him. He was tempted to run.

"She's fine." He answered shortly.

"What are you doing out here? Shouldn't you be with her now?"

"Ayame and Shigure are there…"

"Are you sure it is ok to leave them alone with her?"

Kyo stopped and thought about it for a moment, then sighed. He turned around and slowly started to drag his feet back home.

"You're right." He grumbled.

"I was joking you know. She'll be fine with those two with her." Hara continued to follow him and Kyo quickened his pace.

Kyo walked in to find Tohru leaning over a pot, Ayame and Shigure were on either side of her…still talking. Kyo stood in the doorway a while watching her. She was humming softly and nodding every now and then to whatever it was the two around her were saying. Kyo was trying hard to ignore them.

"Are you going to let me in?" Haru asked calmly. Kyo had totally forgotten about him, and didn't really want to at this moment.

"No." Kyo went andshut the door only to have it opened by Haru. "I didn't invite you in. I don't need any more guests…And don't you dare ask Tohru!" He had started yelling. Tohru, Ayame, and Shigure turned around.

"Hi Kyo, We didn't hear you come in…Ask me what?" She directed the question at Hatsuharu, who had walked in and was making himself comfortable.

"Nothing!" Kyo answered for him before storming of into the bedroom.

A few minutes later, all five people were enjoying dinner together…well four of them were. Kyo was concentrating on ignoring Shigure and Ayame.

"Ow…" Tohru flinched and placed a hand on her distended stomach. The chatter stopped and all attention was on her. "I'm ok, it was nothing. Just felt a little weird." She said quickly and smiled.

Slowly the noises resumed as the eating and talking continued; Kyo continued to watch Tohru. She flinched again and got up from the table.

"Excuse me; I forget a dish in the kitchen…" She hurried out of the room and Kyo followed.

"Are you ok?" He grabbed her shoulder.

"I don't think so…Kyo there's something wrong…with the baby." Tohru cringed in pain again.

"Why didn't you say something earlier damn it!" Kyo yelled at her.

"I didn't want to burden anyone." She flinched, letting out a little whine.

"You Idiot!" He picked her up wedding style and carried her to where the others were still sitting, watching the kitchen door. "Ayame call Hatori, Now! ... Haru call a cab, we have to get to the hospital."

Ok, here it is, chapter 9! I decided to get it up now kuz I got ACT coming up. Wish me luck! Oh, and I hope you enjoyed this one. It was kinda thrown together in a day.

Your stressed tester

Roni