Author's Intro:

Sorry this chapter took so long to get out. You may or may not have known this, depending on whether you read the note, but I was in Japan for a while. And didn't type a thing! O

But I did post a pre-written chapter.

So I typed up this chapter, and thought 'God, this is terrible. And cheesy.' And it was seriously bad, so I'm re-writing it. It's not like my last attempt, but kind of along the same lines.

But I'm going to see the Da Vinci Code today! I'll tell you guys how it is.

Hope you enjoy:

"Tohru-kun….Tohru-kun? A-are you waking up?" The Cat slowly gained her consciousness to Kyo's voice. It sounded as tired as she felt at that moment.

"Uggghhh…..what time is it?" she replied, still not really awake.

"I dunno….but we fell asleep. It's light out now."

"What!" This time Tohru really woke up. Opening her eyes, she discovered that Kyo's upside down face was about two inches from hers, looking down. "Kyo-kun!"

(A/N: Why does Tohru always wake up to one of the boys' calling her name! I should be asking myself that…..)

"Yeah?"

"Sorry, you just…..you just startled me!" Tohru also discovered that she was still laying on him. A blush quickly covered her entire face. "Ah! U-umm…!"

"Ah, I see the two lovebirds are awake!" The pair looked down to see Shigure and Yuki standed below the roof, looking up at them. "You didn't…..de-flower the flower, did you, Kyo-kun?" Shigure continued, narrowing his eyes playfully at Kyo, who, like Tohru, quickly had a tomato-red face. Yuki just glared at Kyo.

"N-NO! PERVERT DOG!" Kyo yelled back, now standing up with his fists balled. "YOU SICK BASTARD! I'M NOT LIKE YOU!"

Meanwhile, Tohru was sitting behind Kyo, smiling and blushing. Yuki kept looking from Tohru to Kyo to Shigure, and back again.

'What happened up there? If he hurts her….' The Rat thought, cursing his rival. While Shigure and Kyo were still fighting, Yuki asked Tohru if she needed help down.

"Oh, thank you Yuki-kun!" she smiled, taking his hand and climbing down to the ground. Kyo huffed and jumped to the balcony.

"Just remember to keep things from getting to an R rating, Kyo-kun," Shigure smiled slyly at Kyo.

"Shut up, damn dog."

"Honda-san?"

"Yes, Yuki-kun?" Tohru and Yuki walked through the door, and towards the kitchen.

"Can I speak with you later? Alone?"

"Um..okay. After breakfast, alright?"

"Of course. In the Secret Base, right after breakfast."

The Rat turned around to see Shigure climbing the stairs, and Kyo walking inside. Yuki stood over by the sink, and met eyes with the approaching teen. They held the stare, red to purple, insider to outcast, speaking with expressions.

Both boys were glaring, as if telling the other 'Back off. What's your problem?'. Kyo turned away, giving Yuki a last look the stated 'I didn't do anything to her. Don't be jealous, damn Rat.'

They went back to their tasks, waiting for their next meal.

"Ah, Kyo-kun. Can you help me with this?" Tohru called to the Former Cat. She had two pots filled with food in her hands, and was looking like she was about to drop them.

"Yeah, here." He grabbed one and set it on the table. "Looks good." Tohru blushed a bit, thanked Kyo with a smile, and tried to walk past him, but was blocked.

"Tohru….if…if anyone does anything to hurt you….before you're….gone…just tell me, okay?" Kyo requested quietly.

"O-okay, Kyo-kun. But….who would do that?" Tohru questioned innocently. Kyo just shook his head and kept walking.

'What does he mean?' the Cat wondered, nervous and confused.

"Oo! This looks delicious! My little flower, once again, is quite the cook!" Shigure smiled, smelling the deliciously baked meal before him. Breakfast didn't last too long. Just Shigure stuffing his mouth.

But nobody else really seemed to be eating. Playing with their food while deep in thought. And, even Shigure, wasn't just focused on eating that day. He was watching the trio before him, wondering and hoping to know what had happened the previous day. Especially what Akito had done, exactly.

He observed the reactions they each had toward one another. Each time that Kyo and Tohru met eyes, at least one of them blushed, even if it was just a slight blush. Yuki seemed to be keeping things to himself, and had a bothered look on his face. Sour, like he had just swallowed a lemon.

'Very interesting. I STILL have some spying to do. The job isn't done yet…' Shigure thought, smiling.

"Toooohru-kun! Yuki-kun and Kyo-kun! You're all so quiet! We need someone to spice this situation up a little!" the Dog perked up, and reached for the phone.

"YOU'RE NOT CALLING AYAME!" both Kyo and Yuki yelled, smacking Shigure's hand.

"Aww….you guys are no fun," he cried, holding his red hand.

"Whatever, but you're NOT picking up that phone," Kyo muttered. "I'll saw your hands off."

Yuki had an anger mark on his forehead. Everyone knew that even though he was getting closer to his older brother, the Rat didn't always like the Snake.

'For obvious reasons,' Yuki mentally added. He also noticed that breakfast had ended. Tohru was cleaning up the dishes, and Kyo was heading up to his room. Shigure lingered for a bit, and then heard a knock on the door.

"Hehe….that must be my editor…" he smiled, and disappeared around the corner. Cried outside of the door could be heard. Yuki took the opportunity to speak with the girl.

"Hey, I'll meet you at the Secret Base when you're done cleaning this up, okay?"

"Of course, Yuki-kun," she grinned back, and continued with her task. Yuki headed out the back door, towards the woods.

'I wonder what exactly Yuki will be talking to me about, but I think I have a good idea. I just hope that HE can accept my decision,' Tohru thought worriedly, finishing the last of the cleaning and heading out the door after the Rat.

Author's Closing:

Whee! Another chapter done!

I hope that this one was enjoyable. Just tell me in a REVIEW! xD

I hope to be updating soon.

But tomorrow's my birthday, so it definitely won't be then!

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Laterzzz.

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