I'm sorry it took so long, I've had it written for days but I haven't been able to upload it due to my dumb computer. And welcome to my newest chapter! I hinted at Rose's secret in the last chapter, I'm going to try and see where that takes me. Oh, and I DO NOT OWN FRUITS BASKET.

Chapter three

Rose's POV

Things had been getting weird, I thought to myself, I mean, I've seen Yuki become a rat. When I was little, I had heard him talking to himself about his curse, his cousin Kyo, who was also part of the curse, was known as the cat. So, in the playground, I tripped a girl over, she hurtled into Yuki and he transformed. I couldn't help the surprised look from my face. All the other kids laughed, I yelled at them, but they pushed me down next to him and laughed at me, too. I clenched my hands, remembering. Because Hatori felt sorry for me, he didn't erase my memory or tell Akito of my involvement, but warned me never to speak of it.

I recognised Yuki as soon as I saw him, and Kyo. I remembered how I'd fallen onto Kyo, just as that girl had fallen into Yuki that day, the only difference was that Yuki transformed, and Kyo didn't. But why? I thought. Why didn't he transform when I hugged him? Did he break the curse? Or was it temporary? There weren't many ways I could figure this out without admitting my own knowledge, which was far too extensive for my own safety! I went to school, waiting for Kyo. I sat under our tree, looking up at the beautiful pink leaves on the tree, and the beautiful pink carpet at my feet, crushing underfoot and releasing their sweet fragrances, just as they did every morning. People used to tell me I was a hippie for appreciating nature. They just didn't see its beauty, its purity.

I pulled out my drawing book and began to sketch the tree to the best of my ability. I was adding in the textures when a hand fell on my shoulder. I looked up, my purple eyes showing my surprise when Kyo stood there. He looked down smiling.
"What are you drawing?" I looked down, blushing. Why couldn't I stop blushing whenever I saw him? I assumed it was because he'd seen my drawings. Yeah, that must have been it...
"I'm drawing the tree," I gestured to the tree. He nodded.
"It's pretty good, I'll admit."
"And why wouldn't you think it's good?" I smiled jokingly. We both laughed.
"I don't know what I like about you more, your talent or your modesty!" He laughed. We continued talking until we were both laughing so hard we had watery eyes and stitches.
The bell rang. "Bye."I said, suddenly sad, but I couldn't fathom why.
I headed off to my class, English. I sat down in my seat in between a girl named Mai and a boy named Miroku. Miroku stood up and walked over to my desk to chat before Ms. Warden came back, she was American.
"Hey, Rose?"
"Yeah," I replied uncertainly. I wondered why he was so nervous.
"Will you bear me a son?"
My eyes widened, my mouth dropped. "Wh-What?"
"Why would I bear you a son?"
He shrugged, smiling expectantly. In one smooth, graceful movement, I slapped him so hard that he lie on the floor with a large, very red, handprint on the side of his face.
"Hentai! Serves you right!" I walked off to a different seat.

At lunch, I saw Kyo again. Why couldn't I stop blushing? I looked down to hide my red face. I snuck a peek at him through my black bangs. He, also had his head down, I wondered why...
I smiled and greeted him, "Hey Kyo!"
He smiled back, "Hey Rosie!"
I frowned, "Why does everyone call me Rosie?" Suddenly, Kyo's grin disappeared.
"Why? Don't you like that nickname?" He said seriously.
I rolled my eyes, "You take what I say way too seriously Kyo-kun!" I laughed.
The grin was back. "Pshaw! I do not!"
"Oh, puh-lease! If I asked you to jump off a cliff, you would ask which one!"
He looked to the side, but he couldn't hide his smile from me. A gentle smile floated across my features. "Kyo..."
He looked up. I walked over, moving his long orange hair out of his mesmerising eyes. They bore into my violet ones, as if willing me to say something. I opened my mouth.

"I'm here!" A little blonde boy called, walking over.
"Mo-Momiji!" Kyo growled. I put my hand on Kyo's shoulder. He looked over at me, with a surprised expression. I looked up from under my long lashes.
"Don't worry about it. I'll talk to you tomorrow, okay?" I said softly, I turned, flicking my hair. I twisted around in Kyo's direction. I wiggled my fingers at him.
"Buh-bye!" I giggled. I shook my head, turning back to what was in front of me. What was wrong with me? I just giggled. Did I just flirt? Did I just attempt to flirt with Kyo? I sighed. Love was so complicated, friendship was so complicated, boys were so complicated! And anyway, why did I want to flirt with Kyo, he hold no interest for me. It's so obvious I can't even convince myself, that's sad, I thought.

Kyo's POV

I watched her as she left, when she turned around and wiggled her fingers at me, giggling, I couldn't help but smile. With another flick of her long hair, she continued on her way. What was wrong with me? I'm a friend to her. Nothing more. I would probably never know, since someone had interrupted her when she was about to say something important. I turned to see the little blonde demon. He shrank back. I thumped him on the head a few times.
"Ahh!" He wailed. "!" In moments, Arisa was there, with Hana at her side. Arisa held up her lead pipe and bent down talk to Momiji.
"What did he do to you, sweetie? Would you like me to wail on him?" Momiji nodded meekly. Arisa stood tall, nodding too.
"Alright, then. That's settled," she began to advance on me. I shot a glance at Momiji.
"I'll get you for this, squirt!" I yelled, shooting a glance at Arisa, "Right after I get out of hospital."
I ran. She ran after me.

Ok, it's me again! PLEASE tell me what you think. I really honestly care what you think; I want to know what you believe I could improve on, if you like it. If I should add another character in or even add something to the plot. Would you like Miroku to become a more frequent visitor to Rose? Okay, well, I'll try to update soon! Thank you for bothering to read my story! Please review! : )