M'Kay. This is not chapter 9! Chapter 9 is after this. I meant to put this up before chapter 9 because I think it fits there. Maybe. But I got a request fot more YukixTohru and KyoxKagome. The KyoxKag is coming later but I felt I should put up the YukixTohru now cause it isnt later in the story all that much. It isnt necessary to read this to understand the story but if you want to, GO AHEAD and please remember to REVIEW! Nicely please:)

Tohru sat at the dining room table waiting for Kagome and Kyo to return. She was absolutely confident in the other girl's ability to bring back the stubborn cat. She had looked so confident when she said that she would be able to bring him back that it was hard not to believe her. But it was getting late and neither of them were back yet.

"Ne, Sohma-kun," she began, "Do you think Kagome-chan and Kyo-kun are alright?"

Yuki smiled softly at the girl before saying reassuringly, "Yes, I'm sure they're fine Tohru-chan. Kagome seems like a strong girl even if Kyo-baka is stubborn. They'll be back home shortly, don't worry."

Tohru smiled happily at Yuki's reassurances. "Okay!"

Internally though, Yuki was just as worried about their new friend as Tohru was. But he couldn't care less about what happened to Kyo. There were dangerous things in the forest and he wasn't sure if Kagome could actually defend herself.

Tohru stood up suddenly and began to clear off the table. When she had finished, she gathered the dirty dishes and began to wash them vigorously. Yuki stood when he heard a dish shatter and ran to the kitchen.

Tohru was standing, shaking, in front of the sink and her hand was bleeding sluggishly. "I-I'm sorry Sohma-kun," she stuttered. "I-I'll clean it u-up."

Yuki caught Tohru's arm and pulled her gently toward him. "That's unnecessary Tohru-chan. You're hurt. Please, let me take care of it for now."

Tohru's heart leaped to her throat despite her worry for her friends as Yuki lowered his head slowly toward her injured hand. Suddenly a warmth spread through Tohru as Yuki's warm tongue swept across her cut finger, cleansing it of the blood.

"T-t-t-thanks, Sohma-kun, but I t-t-t-think I'll be fine now," Tohru stuttered violently. She was sure her cheeks were a color that would rival the ripest cherry or tomato.

Yuki looked up at her through his long, dark lashes. "Are you sure, Tohru-chan. In that case, please call me Yuki. I would very much appreciate that."

"O-o-okay, Y-Yuki." If it was possible, Tohru's face colored even more. "It's just, I'm scared. Kagome-chan is really good and I don't want her to get hurt. I mean, if you guys hadn't found me, I would have been crushed in a mudslide. Something just as bad, or worse, might happen to Kagome-chan!"

Yuki looked sadly at the trembling girl before enveloping her in his arms. "Tohru-chan. I'm worried too, but I'm sure they'll be fine. Now let's get this mess cleaned up and we'll wait for Kagome-chan and that damn cat to walk safely through those doors."

Tohru nodded and Yuki bent down as if to gather the shards of the broken bowl, but instead of cleaning, he boldly placed his lips on Tohru's. Tohru squeaked into the kiss, but then melted. She knew she loved him and now it seemed as if he loved her too, but since he hadn't said anything, could things not be what they seem?

K. It was interesting but unnecessary. Hope you enjoyed it anyway. Now I'm off to camp! Ja and please remember to Review Kindly! Arigatou Gozaimasu(?)