The next morning, Kyou and Tohru were awakened by the smell of something burning and smoke coming from the kitchen. Kazuma stuck his head out of the doorway and smiled. "I put the fire out and I now have everything under control."

Kyou slapped his hand to his forehead. "You are hopeless."

The smoke cleared and they all walked into the kitchen. Tohru walked over to the stove and picked up a large flat charred circle. "I tried to make pancakes." Kazuma admitted.

Tohru looked up at the man and smiled. "I am banning you from the kitchen. I will do all the cooking from now on."

"That is probably a good idea." Kazuma said.

"I'm surprised you survived this long without burning down the house." Kyou said.

Kazuma laughed at his young son.

Tohru looked over at a bowl setting on the counter. There was still some batter left in it. She stuck her finger in and then licked the batter from her finger tip. She made a funny face. Then she looked at Kazuma. "How have you survived making food that isn't fit for a dog?"

Kazuma grinned sheepishly. "I'm not sure." He answered.

Kyou grabbed Shishou's elbow and began dragging him from the room.

"Doesn't Tohru need help?" Kazuma asked.

"Maybe, but not from you. She banned you remember?"

Kazuma just laughed and allowed his son to pull him from the room. They both sat at the table and waited. "How did you sleep?" Kazuma asked.

A look of confusion flitted across Kyou's face, follwed by a look of anger. "What's that supposed to mean?"

Shishou's face became confused, and then understanding lit his features. "Nothing. I think you lived with Shigure too long." He said with a laugh.

Kyou's face instantly calmed. "Yeah I guess so."

Meanwhile, Tohru quickly cleaned up the charred mess Kazuma had made. Then she dumped the batter, which was not fit for human consumption. She cleaned the bowl and made the batter. She easily made the pancakes, without burning anything.

As soon as she was finished, she entered the dining room. She placed the pancakes in the center of the table and then sat next to Kyou. "Those smell delicious." Kazuma commented.

"Just wait till you taste them." Kyou remarked.

They each filled their plates and started devouring the meal. "These taste even better than they smell!" Kazuma remarked excitedly. "I think this is the tastiest meal I have ever had. You are a fantastic cook!"

Tohru blushed. "I'm not that good." She said, modest as always.

"You don't give yourself enough credit." Kyou said as he leaned over and kissed Tohru's cheek. "You are a great cook. It's that little plum on your back." He added the last part, remembering that conversation from so long ago.

Tohru giggled as she thought back to that conversation. "So, my plum is still small?"

"Yeah, tiny. You can hardly see it." Kyou replied with a smile on his face.

"What are you two talking about?" Kazuma asked, a puzzled look on his face.

Tohru opened her mouth to answer, but Kyou spoke first. "Nothing. It's an inside joke."

"And I am on the outside?" Kazuma asked.

"Yes you are Shishou." Kyou replied.

Kazuma watched as the young lovers talked and laughed. I have never seen him smile and laugh so much. I am so happy for my son. He thought. Thank you for allowing him to find love and happiness. Kazuma sent up the silent thank you prayer. This is all I ever wanted for him. Thank you.

A/N: I hope you enjoyed. Please read and review and let me know what you think of Kyou and Tohru living with Kazuma? I wanted to thank you for the reviews that you have already given me. I'd like to give a special shout out to Esther-chan and Frosty! Thank you guys for your continued reviews and support.