A/N: okay so how does everyone like the story so far? PLEASE review because I worked really hard on this and I need to know what you don't like and do. Also please tell me if you liked how fast they got together because some people are annoyed by it and some love it and I didn't think I did it too fast considering my parents dated since the first day they met. Also does anyone know of a good Beta or is a god Beta who would be interested in the story? ANYONE?
Disclaimer: Sorry I still don't own Fruits Basket. It's on my Christmas list.
They finally made it back to the house. Everyone looked surprised as Kyo carried in Carmen.
Kisa gasped, "Oh my god Carmen! Are you ok?"
Carmen smiled, "Oh I'm fine I just sprained my ankle. Otherwise everything is peaches and cream."
Shigure nodded, "I'll call Hatori."
Carmen shook her head, "Oh no please I'm fine, really, I couldn't."
Shigure shook his head, "Nonsense! You are as much as a Sohma as I am. Now Kyo why don't you lie her on the couch."
Kyo did as he was told though he admitted he was reluctant to let go of her small form.
Tohru went up to her and asked, "Do you need anything? A blanket? Soup? Medicine? Pillows? Wa-"
Carmen smiled, "That's kind of you but I'm really okay. Promise."
Hatori entered the room with doctor instruments, "I assume your the one who's hurt?"
She sighed, "So they tell me."
Her smart response almost got a smile out of him. Almost.
He examined her ankle, "I see your ankle Ms. Vey is fractured and almost broken. Still I'm bed writing you for 4 days. I'll come back and see how you're doing then. I would advise you to stay with Shigure for this time period. And did everyone here that? She is to get out of bed for no other reason than to use the laboratory otherwise she is to stay in bed. And even when she gets up I would suggest someone helps her to it."
Everyone nodded. Carmen whispered, "Dr. Sohma?"
"Hmm?" he asked.
"Would you mind calling my father about the situation Doctor to Doctor? He's quite stubborn and I wouldn't want to go against your orders."
He asked curiously, "What field is you father in?"
"He's a radiologist." she replied.
He nodded. Carmen sighed in relief, "Thank you."
He just nodded ounce more and left. Shigure clapped his hands, "Well it seems our dear Carmen will be staying here for a few days. Tohru would you mind sharing your room?"
Carmen shook her head, "Oh I'll be fine on the couch really I couldn't take Tohru's room."
Tohru insured, "Oh I really don't mind!"
Carmen crossed her arms, "Nope! Thank you for your hospitality but that's where I draw the line. I'll stay here on the couch. I'll be fine."
Tohru continued, "But-"
Carmen sighed, "Tohru, honey, I'm half Texan half Californian I'm not budging an inch."
She surrendered and went to cooking dinner for everyone.
Kisa came up to her, "Well Carmen I have to go now but I promise I'll be back here tomorrow!"
She waved off the comment, "Take your time. I'm not in a rush."
Kisa with a last hug left.
Kyo went and sat by Carmen and stroked her just as she had him all those times he was a cat. She closed her eyes and she fell asleep. Kyo watched her contently. She was his now. He wasn't going to let anything happen to her. He was going to stick around and care for her for as long as he could. It may be short but if he could have a normal life, a love with her even if just for a while, he might find the meaning of life. Or his life at least.
Yuki watched with keen eyes the tender expression on Kyo's face as he watched the girl who was fast asleep. This was a side he had never seen before. His soft side.
He asked, "What happened between you and Carmen in the woods?"
Kyo locked eyes with Yuki, "The best thing that ever happened to me. Does that settle your curiosity you damn nosy rat?"
Before Yuki could respond Carmen stirred in her sleep sighing with a smile, "Kyo..."
Kyo blushed but smirked slightly.
Yuki obviously figured out Kyo had a crush on Carmen and got enveloped in his own thoughts about the girl he liked.
Tohru came into the room and whispered, "Dinners ready. Should we wake her?"
Kyo shook his head, "Don't bother she'll be up in 3..2..1..."
Carmen blinked open her eyes and stretched, "Hey Dad I didn't know you were home. What's for dinner?"
Ounce she came out of her groggy state she apologized, "Sorry I thought I was at my own house for a second."
Kyo smiled, "Nice to have you back...Carmel Cakes" He chuckled at the nickname he seemed to have adopted.
Yuki and Tohru looked puzzled at the pair.
Carmen playfully hit Kyo's arm, "So you've taken to calling me by that too?"
He shrugged, "I guess so. I like it."
She smiled and whispered, "Whatever gets me a kiss."
Kyo blushed and breathed back, "I'm sure I could arrange that."
They were about to lean in for their second kiss when Tohru voiced nervously, "Err Dinner's ready you two."
Carmen pulled away from Kyo, "Thanks for letting us know. I know I'm starving."
She was about to get off but Kyo gently but firmly pushed her back onto the couch, "You heard the doctor you cant get up. Period."
Carmen pleaded, "But I feel a lot better I even took a nap. Come on please."
Kyo shook his head, "Nope. Your not the only one who can be stubborn Carmen."
Tohru brought out a bowl of tomato soup, "Here you go."
Carmen smiled, "Wow thanks Tohru this is great."
She smiled and asked, "Kyo, are you going to eat out here with Carmen or in the dining room?"
Kyo replied, "I'll stay with Carmen you guys go eat."
Tohru nodded and brought out a bowl for Kyo before entering the dining room with Yuki.
Shigure came out came merrily of his office exclaiming, "Ah is that dinner I smell?"
He then made his way to the dining room but not without glancing at Kyo and Carmen chatting happily on the couch soup bowls in hand.
When he entered Yuki and Tohru were talking about the very people in his living room. Yuki stated, "Somethings up with those two. They're hiding something... And I don't like it."
Tohru smiled softly with a twinkle in her eye, "Oh I think Carmen's head over heels for him and Kyo might be too. I don't think I could name a person he has made faster or better friends with."
Yuki nodded, "Carmen definitely has something for him. While she was sleeping she spoke his name."
Shigure laughed, "Yuki how shameful! Here you are gossiping with Tohru like an old housewife!"
Yuki glared at him, "At least I'm not a pervert."
They ate for a moment in silence before Tohru asked, "What do you think Shigure, about Carmen and Kyo?"
He answered, "I think it's possible but I think it's too soon to tell. Besides can anyone imagine Kyo as someones boyfriend!"
They all admitted they couldn't really see Kyo like that.
Ounce they finished they made their way into the living room to find something they certainly didn't expect.
Kyo was sprawled out on the couch with Carmen laying on his chest. They were both sound asleep and Kyo had a protective arm around her waist and the other hanging in the air. Which ment the two weren't technically hugging.
Tohru gasped, "Aww... They're so cute together!"
She grabbed a nearby blanket and carefully covered the two up. Shigure turned off the lights and the other three marched up the stairs ready for bed.