(( Author Note: Woohoo! Two chapters in one day! How excited am I? So I kinda feel that with this chapter...I jumpedthe gun with Kyou admitting his feelings for Kagura. But hey...I'm impatient and it's my story. Hope you like it!PensiveMuse ))

Kagura was pulling her hair back when she saw Kyou approach her from the corner of her eye. She stood up and picked up her bag, turning away from him.

"Kagura..." His voice was quiet, but she heard and turned around. She wouldn't meet his gaze, but she waited for him to say something.

"Kagura...I...I just..." He rubbed furiously at the back of his neck and gave a small sigh. "...I'm sorry." He looked up at her, then looked away. "I really am sorry. I'm...I was out of line...and...and I didn't mean to hurt you like that." The words came easier now. "...I...understand if you don't forgive me...I don't blame you if you don't...I mean-"

"Kyou-chan..." Kagura interrupted him and he fell silent.

"Yes...?" He looked up at her. To his relief, she was smiling.

"Let's walk home together..." She said softly. His eyes widened and he gave a slight nod.

"Yeah..."

The sky had grown dark and a steady stream of rain fell from above. Kyou made a face of disgust. He hated the rain. It made him so very tired. Kagura knew this and calmly supported him when he leaned against her. She absentmindedly wondered what they looked like to other people, huddled together underneath a doorway. Did they look like a couple? She glanced at him out of the corner of her eye. He was scowling, but that was due to the rain. She tilted her head slightly to get a better view of his profile. Her eyes scanned his features, a small smile hovering on her lips.

Kyou could feel her eyes on him and immediately his ears grew red and he became embarrassed and annoyed. He turned his head to hers.

"What are you grinning about?" He snapped. She kept smiling and shook her head.

"Nothing, really. I was just wondering if you and I looked like a couple to people passing by us." She said. At the sound of the word "couple" Kyou instantly straightened his posture, his face now as red as his ears.

"That's just stupid." He said. "Look! There's not even anyone outside." He waved his hand, gesturing to the empty street. Kagura nodded.

"It's because of the rain." She said.

"No kidding." Kyou said. "Stupid rain, I wish it would just-" Kyou's words were cut short as a car sped past them, drenching them both with water. Kyou bristled and jumped out into the street, yelling and swearing at the driver. Kagura went over to him and placed a hand on his shoulder. He instantly sagged, his sudden burst of energy gone.

"C'mon Kyou, let's go find somewhere to sit until the rain stops." She said, nudging him gently.

"Hn." Was all he replied with, but he let her lead him to an abandoned train lot and wearily crawled into an empty boxcar, laying down, not even caring that the surface was cold and dirty. Kagura sat beside him, watching the rain fall.

"This sweater is useless. It's just as wet as the rest of me." She murmured, peeling the white sweater from herself. Kyou opened his eyes and looked at her. Her back was to him and even in the dim lighting of the boxcar, Kyou was able to see every line and curve of her body. The spring green dress she wore hugged her slim figure due to the rain water and Kyou felt his face grow hot at the sight of her. For the first time in his life, he wasn't seeing her as his crazed and obsessed cousin who beat him senseless on a regular basis, he saw her for what she was. An attractive young woman. She must have sensed his eyes boring holes into her back, for she turned around halfway to look at him.

"Kyou-chan?" She said, her voice slightly confused. "Are you alright?" He gave a small grunt and nodded his head.

"Are you sure?" Your face is awfully flushed." She turned completely and reached out, pressing the back of her hand to his forehead. Kyou swallowed noisily and willed himself to look anywhere but down her dress.

"Your forehead is warm, Kyou-chan." She said, matter-of-factly. Kyou growled and rolled over.

"Will you just leave me alone? I'm not some kid for you to fuss over all the time." He said, keeping his back to her. She was quiet for a moment, then completely shocked him when he felt her body press against him, her small arms wrapping around his waist. He tried to look at her, his face a look of pure surprise and confusion.

"Wh-what are you doing?" He said. She looked up at him, her gray eyes looking into his.

"I'm cold...if we keep our bodies together...our body heat will keep us warm. I'm not trying to do anything perverted to you..." She said quietly. He struggled.

"I know that! But who said I wanted you this close to me?" The moment he said it, he instantly regretted it. Her eyes sparkled with tears and she pulled away immediately, going to sit on the other side of the boxcar. He sat up and looked at her. She was hunched over and was holding her sweater to her chest. Kyou sighed and rubbed his eyes.

"Kagura...I...I didn't mean to snap at you." He said quietly. "You just...took me by surprise...that's all." She raised her head and looked at him, then nodded.

"I'm sorry..." She whispered. Kyou looked at her, then slowly held out his arms. She blinked a few times, then made her way over to him, wrapping her arms around his waist and nestling her head into his chest. Kyou wrapped his arms around her and held her close to him.

"Kyou...I know I say this a lot...but I do love you." She said, her voice slightly muffled since she was pressed against his chest.

"I know." He said. "I...I..." He trailed off.

"You don't have to say it, Kyou. I know how you feel." She said.

"No...you don't understand. I...I do care for you. Who else accepts me...the real me?" He asked quietly.

"...Tohru-chan does..." She replied. She felt his body stiffen slightly and she felt guilty for bringing her name up.

"I...I know she does." He said finally. "But...she doesn't..." He trailed off again. She pulled back and looked up at him.

"Kyou-chan...Yun-chan needs Tohru-chan. She gives him strength. Strength to be a better person. To be nicer and kinder." She said. Hurt and rejection was written all over his face and she reached up to touch his cheek.

"That...that damn rat. He always takes everything from me." He growled, leaning into her hand. He looked at her and his features softened. "Except you...Kagura. You've...you've always been here. By my side. Giving me your support. Your...kindness." She smiled at him, stroking his cheek lightly.

"And I will continue to do just that. No matter what Kyou-chan...even if you push me away...I will always remain by your side." She said. Kyou whimpered and clutched her tighter, burying his face into her. As much as he tried to hold them back, his tears welled to the surface, running down his cheeks and soaking Kagura's shoulder. She raised her hand to his head and stroked his hair, murmuring words of comfort into his ear.