Bam! I made it (barely).

Anyway this chapter is...*shrugs*. Honestly, this story kinda does it's own thing, but I hope it's not turning out terrible because of that.

Disclaimer: I only own Suzu

Suzu found herself going out again; she wasn't sure if moving had just shook her out of her lazy behavior or if she just wanted to get away from awkward conversations with Shigure. Probably the latter. Hatori would be pleased if he could see her now; he had always wanted her to be more active, saying it would be good for her as long as she didn't do too much. She figured he meant that in terms of her mental state, or maybe she was just putting words in his mouth.

Turning a corner, she immediately froze. It was a school day, right? As she pondered that she spun on her heels and made to go back the way she came, but her name was called. Suzu ignored it, re-turning the corner and looking for a place to hide; however, a body was thrown on top of hers, thankfully not fully, and she had to stop.

"It's rude to ignore someone, Suzu," the girl complained, getting off Suzu's back to enter her line of sight.

With a sigh, Suzu looked at the other. "Why aren't you at school, Kagura?"

Kagura shrugged, her stern expression turning a bit happier as she slapped a smile on her face. "I wanted to have some fun. What about you?"

Suzu raised a brow; she had a feeling Kagura wasn't being completely honest. A feeling backed up by Kyo's solemn attitude yesterday. "I don't go to school," she deadpanned, earning a playful shove from Kagura.

"Duh, I was asking what you were doing here."

She really did not want to be here right now. "Killing time," she responded dishonestly and then began to head off again. "Goodbye, Kagura."

However, before she could get far, her arm was grabbed and she was brought to another stop. "Hey, since we're out why don't we get lunch?"

Suzu had forgotten how forceful the other could be, probably since they hadn't interacted in a, thankfully, long time. Trying to pry herself from Kagura's strong grip, she worked up an excuse. "Shigure's expecting me back, so…."

"As if!" she responded with a laugh, beginning to not just hold Suzu but drag her too. "Everyone knows you two don't get along. Now come on, I'm hungry!"

With a resigned sigh, Suzu let herself be dragged away.

After settling into a diner booth, Suzu didn't pay Kagura much attention. If she was going to be forced to sit here, she may as well make the most of it and have a nice meal. She can distantly hear the other ranting about something, probably nothing knowing Kagura. It was like the girl just liked the sound of her own voice.

Suzu was doing a pretty good job of ignoring her, getting all the way until their food arrived before Kagura pulled both plates towards her.

"Hey," Suzu couldn't help but complain.

Kagura didn't even flinch at the cold tone as she smiled across the table. "You haven't been paying attention at all, Suzu!"

Suzu reached forward and pulled her sandwich to her. "How astute."

"At least try to have a bit of fun."

Suzu regarded her with a raised brow as she took her first bite, Kagura soon doing the same, and both watching each other as they chewed. Until finally Suzu could respond, "I don't think that's a possibility for either of us right now."

"Why?" Kagura asked simply, but before Suzu could just roll her eyes, she continued. "We can't have fun because I'm supposed to hate you?"

Her hands paused, leaving her food just before her mouth. Setting the meal back down, Suzu let out a sigh and fell back against her seat. She needed a moment to absorb what the other had said. The Sohmas didn't usual just say they were supposed to hate Suzu like that, most tried to ignore it, like Kyo and Haru. "Yes."

Kagura rolled her eyes at that, taking another bite of her food as she did. "You know, we don't have to let the curse control everything."

"Easy for you to say," Suzu couldn't help but say back coldly, glaring across the table.

Kagura's smile finally fell from her face as she looked at Suzu apologetically. "Sorry, but I still don't think I'm wrong. We're not our curse, not even you, Suzu."

"Our curse is a part of us," Suzu retorted sourly, not one for Kagura's typical disregard. "You can't just ignore the parts you don't like." They regarded each other with matching frowns, Suzu a bit more annoyed, until finally Suzu continued to eat again, trying her hardest to ignore the girl across from her. She'd been talking about Kagura and Kyo, and she really hoped Kagura understood that.

Considering the two had gone out just yesterday and Kagura had shut up, Suzu would say she succeeded.

After they had both finished and they'd paid for their portion of food, Kagura spoke up, "I did love him, you know…." Suzu looked up from her crossed arms towards Kagura, almost feeling sorry for her as she saw her broken expression. "I just couldn't love all of him."

Suzu took a moment, shooting her gaze out onto the street as Kagura looked towards her. She didn't like Kagura, but she wasn't one to beat someone when they're down. Besides wasn't there something about dying without regrets. "It's not about loving…that part of him, it's about understanding that it's there." She turned her gaze back to Kagura as she continued, "It'll probably always be there," if Tohru couldn't break the curse, "and it can't just be ignored."

Kagura laughed, sad smile on her face. "So that's why you hate me."

"I don't hate you," Suzu responded, and it wasn't a lie. She hated some of the thing Kagura did, but her feelings were not strong enough to be hate. Suzu only hated one person. "I just don't like you very much."

Kagura laughed a bit more cheerfully this time, obviously finding amusement in Suzu's honesty. She made to stand, but Suzu didn't move to follow. "Well, we'll just have to change that, huh?" Suzu only raised a brow at this, partially dreading what Kagura was going to do. "Come on, let's go."

Suzu found herself being dragged from her seat and just let out a tired sigh. This couldn't be good.

Hours later Suzu found herself parting from Kagura. The brunette had dragged her shopping, picking out dresses for her, stockings when Suzu expressed that her legs got cold, and finally a pair of boots. Kagura had seemed pretty happy once they split, already insisting they hang out again, and Suzu was just tired.

With another huff, Suzu continued her way to Shigure's house. Kagura was seriously a handful, and Suzu still wasn't fond of her. However, she also didn't have much reason to dislike her now that her and Kyo had gotten themselves settled.

Now that she was thinking about it, Kagura was a bit like Momiji, not as ready to attack but both were high energy. Suzu could deal with high energy as long as it was at a distance and not for an extended period of time, not that she was planning on spending more time with Kagura or Momiji.

She brought a hand up to her temple as she walked, feeling a headache coming on. Hopefully she wouldn't get another fever. As long as she rested once she got to Shigure's she should be fine.

Seeing the building in sight, she let out a relieved sigh. She'd just throw her bags in her and Tohru's room and then take a nap; she would put them away later. Right now she just really needed some sleep.

However, before she could enter the house, she was met with a familiar face.

Great, another person she wasn't fond of, she mused as they caught each others gazes.

"So, you really did move out of your hole."

Suzu rolled her eyes. "How astute, Rin," she couldn't help but retort, earning a harsher glare from Rin.

As Rin moved closer, she crossed her arms. "I don't know why you thought moving back was a good idea, but just watch yourself."

Suzu instantly bristled, not liking Rin's tone. "Is that a threat?"

Rin just waved the question aside as she walked away, not saying another word. Suzu couldn't help but roll her eyes again as she watched Rin go, long black hair swaying behind her. Rin must have been talking to Shigure, probably about the curse. Like Suzu, Rin was trying to end it. The only reason Suzu even knew that was because Rin wasn't exactly subtle in her asking around, and Rin had thought Suzu might have some special knowledge since her curse was different but still intertwined.

Suzu had offered long turn help, telling Rin they could work together, but Rin hadn't wanted anything to do with her once Suzu said she had no new information. Rin really embodied the horse with how stubborn she could be.

With another sigh, Suzu made her way inside, ready for that nap even more so now.