Suppressed

AN: Sorry this update took so long (and it’s a short chapter too =( ) APOLOGIES!!! I’ve been writing out of order so the next ones oughta be faster… plus I’ve been watching Naruto! *sighs* OK, enjoy the chapter. Comments and criticisms are always welcome.


Kyo was dozing lightly, his arms securely fastened around his naked lover. Yuki stirred, arousing Kyo from his gentle sleep.

“We need to get washed off.” Yuki replied to his inquisitive stare. “Are you coming with me?”

Kyo groaned and nodded, trudging downstairs after the rat. He placed his hands on Yuki’s hips as he followed him. He smiled. He could barely believe what they had just done. He gave the slender rat a gentle squeeze as they walked into the bathroom. Yuki turned and caught his lips, sighing into their kiss. Kyo slipped his arms around Yuki’s narrow figure, embracing him with a contented sigh. He lapped at the rat’s tongue, feeling completely enclosed within him. The kitty pulled away smiling. He placed another quick kiss on Yuki’s lips and released the smiling rat. Yuki nuzzled into Kyo’s nose before kneeling in front of the tub. Kyo stepped into the ceramic basin as deliciously hot water sprayed from the showerhead. Yuki stepped into the shower in front of him, blocking much of the water. Kyo grumbled, gently knocking Yuki out of the way. The rat tried to give him a dirty look, but his efforts were thwarted. He simply sighed and kissed him, reclaiming the streaming water.

“Damn rat.” Kyo muttered. “I had it first.”

“But it was my idea to shower, or did you forget already, stupid cat?”

Yuki again kissed the grumbling cat. He grabbed the bar of soap, working it into a lather. He slipped the soap down Kyo skin. The kitty sighed heavily as the slippery soap worked its way around his body. Yuki’s hands were so soft, so delicately pleasant. Kyo opened his eyes, finding himself caught in the loving vise of the rat. Water ran through Yuki’s darkened hair, splashing down his shoulders and cascading through the rivets of his finely tuned muscles. The kitty inhaled deeply, breathing in the steam that poured from the piping water. Yuki’s hands made their way down to his lower back. He shivered; moaning, he felt his penis twitch. Yuki gave him a sideways glance.

“Already?” He teased.

Kyo blushed, looking down at his half erect stock. “I… um… GIVE ME THAT SOAP YOU DAMN RAT!”

He snatched the bubbling mass out of Yuki’s hands. He worked it over the rat’s milky skin. He felt himself throb again. ‘This isn’t helping,’ he thought, tracing Yuki’s slender figure with his soapy hands. The rat gave him a deep sensual kiss, latching his arms securely around Kyo’s waist. Through their kiss, Kyo rubbed the soap up and down Yuki’s back. The mouse drew away from him. He turned, giving Kyo a shy, yet coy smile as he went. Kyo stepped under the falling water. He was beginning to feel dizzy. As the water splashed down his face, he gently rubbed the length and width of Yuki’s small back. He stepped closer, encasing the soapy rat with his body. He felt Yuki shiver as his erection slid through his slightly parted legs. Kyo smiled, he wasn’t the only one who was turned on. Wrapping his arms around the mouse, he softly scrubbed his pelvis and inner thighs. Yuki moaned softly. Kyo cupped his testicles with one hand, gently stroking his shaft with the other. Yuki pressed against him, reaching between his legs for the cat’s ever-hardening erection. Kyo moaned loudly as the rat’s hands gently stroked his underside. He pulled away from the mouse slowly, groaning as Yuki rolled his hips into his manhood. He rubbed himself along Yuki’s hind side.

“Yuki,” he groaned, letting the steaming water flow into his mouth. “I want to…”

The rat nodded, parting his legs slightly. Kyo ran his hand down Yuki’s back, tracing the flow of water as it streamed down his spine and over his exposed buttocks. Kyo pressed into him slowly. He closed his eyes, afraid he might be overtaken by another flashback of his dream. He felt Yuki’s soft skin against his erection. He shuddered and pushed in slowly, pausing as he approached the taught ring of muscles. The cat gripped Yuki’s hips and guided the rat back onto his member. They both let out a sudden moan. Kyo opened his eyes. ‘That wasn’t so bad.’ He thought through his pleasure filled groan. He withdrew slowly and pressed fluidly back into the rat. Euphoria washed over him like the water from the tap. Yuki moaned softly as the cat buried himself to the hilt. The rat stumbled forward trying to steady himself against the cold wall. Kyo pumped into him. He savored the sensations of the tight chasm constricting around him. It was like nothing he had ever experienced. Inexplicable warmth grew from the pit of his stomach, traveling to the tips of his toes and back again. Yuki reached down and pulled on the cold-water lever, relieving Kyo from his dizzy bouts. Kyo pushed Yuki more securely against the wall, grinding into him harder and harder. He moaned loudly. His cry echoed off the walls of the bathroom. The kitty grasped Yuki’s manhood, pumping it in time with the gyrations of his hips. Yuki cried out as he struggled to reach Kyo’s testicles from between his legs. Kyo shuddered. His knees were growing weak.

“Mmm… Yuki!” He cried, wrapping one arm securely around his waist.

The kitty’s knees buckled. He withdrew and pulled Yuki onto the floor of the tub. Kyo flipped Yuki on his back as he positioned himself for reentry. Yuki hooked his long legs over the cat’s shoulders. The rat’s eyes were clouded as he groped for his lovers face. The mouse pulled Kyo in for a deep, sensual kiss. Kyo pressed into Yuki, swallowing his cry as he penetrated him to his core. The kitty moaned as once again, Yuki’s tight inner muscles gripped his erection. His body shook as he held back coming that very instant. Yuki’s moan bounced around the bathroom. Kyo ground into the shaking rat, the water sloshing between them. Kyo moaned. The sound really turned him on. Yuki reclaimed his lips, flicking his tongue inside the kitty’s mouth. Kyo pressed back into his kiss as his hips found their own quick rhythm. Their moans grew higher in pitch and intensity, echoing off of the tile walls.

“Kyo!” The rat breathed, latching onto him securely.

The cat felt Yuki’s body constrict as he approached his apex. He wanted to watch Yuki cum. He stared into the rat’s heavy lidded eyes expectantly. He thrust into him faster and harder. He groaned. If Yuki didn’t hurry up… Yuki’s pants became increasingly shallower. Kyo felt his erection throb, pleading for release. He didn’t know how much longer he could sustain this pace. Yuki latched onto Kyo’s face, struggling to maintain their intense eye contact. He couldn’t do it, he couldn’t hold on. Yuki’s muscles were gripping him tighter and tighter. Yuki’s brow furrowed into a pleading stare as Kyo’s world exploded into tiny prisms of shattered rainbow. Yuki moaned loudly. His eyes grew urgent as Kyo pushed into him with his final thrust. The rat let out a breathy cry; chin tilting upwards, body quivering beneath the cat. His eyes glazed and he caught Kyo’s lax lips.

“God Kyo.” He whispered, sliding his hands through the kitty’s dripping hair. “I love you.”

The cat moaned softly and nuzzled into Yuki’s ear. “I love you too.” He whispered.

The cool liquid from the showerhead poured over their joined forms like water from a baptismal font. They lay embracing in the tub until their fingers and toes began to shrivel and Yuki began to shiver. Kyo pulled away from the nearly unconscious rat. Yuki groaned, latching his arms around the cat and forcing him back down to him. Kyo turned the cold water down and pulled Yuki to a sitting position. The warm water felt good as it ran over his clammy skin.

“You’re gonna get sick, you damn rat.” Kyo grumbled sleepily.

Yuki yawned and began washing the remnants of his sticky cum from his stomach and Kyo’s. Kyo dragged him onto his lap. Sighing, the tired rat rested his forehead on the kitty’s shoulder.

The kitty groaned. “Come on. Let’s get out of here.” Yuki didn’t budge. “Yuki?” Kyo nudged him, concerned. “Are you O.K.?”

The rat nodded and struggled out of the tub. Kyo wrapped him in a towel and rubbed his arms. Yuki gave him a weak smile and lazily dried himself.

“You’re hopeless when you’re tired, you know that?”

Yuki nodded with a little cough. He finished drying and secured his towel around his waist. “Are you ready?” He mumbled, reaching for Kyo’s hand.

The cat smiled as the rat helped him to his feet. He slipped his arms around him, savoring the feeling of his hot skin against his own. He inhaled deeply, giving the rat one final squeeze. They left the bathroom and made their way upstairs. Kyo started toward his room.

“It will be wet.”

“What?” The kitty was confused.

“Your bed, because of the rain.”

Kyo nodded and followed Yuki into his bedroom. The two discarded their towels and snuggled together in Yuki’s bed. The kitty happily fit his arms around Yuki’s waist, gently kissing the back of his neck. ‘How can I be this happy?’ He wondered. ‘Am I allowed?’ In all his life he never imagined he could feel so fulfilled. “I love you…” He mumbled into Yuki’s ragged hair.

“You too.”

The couple drifted into a content, sleepy, stillness gazed upon only by the gentle, protective, glow of the full moon.

When Kyo awoke, bright sunlight was streaming through the window. He stretched and smiled, latching onto Yuki’s unconscious form. He didn’t want to move, but he was afraid Shigure and Tohru would be home soon. He slipped noiselessly out of the room and snuck down the hallway for clothing. He couldn’t help but smile at the state of his bedroom. The sheets were mused and the covers strewn haphazardly about the room. Their clothes were wrinkled, lying in disconnected lumps. The KY was still opened on his bedside table. Kyo blushed, closed it, and tossed it in a drawer. He straightened up his room, and headed downstairs with his sheets and their dirty clothes. After dumping the laundry in the hamper, Kyo decided to make breakfast for his sleeping lover.

Yuki arrived downstairs just minutes before Kyo finished cooking.

“You’re getting to be like Shigure.”

The rat mumbled something incoherent and rustled around in the fridge.

“Yuki… Um Yuki… I’m making your breakfast.”

The rat kept digging.

“DAMN RAT!!! LISTEN TO ME!!!”

Yuki turned his head and stared blankly at the kitty.

“YOU’RE HOPELESS!!!” Kyo steered the rat out of the kitchen and sat him down at the table, where he continued to stare blankly ahead.

Just as Kyo was serving the slightly more coherent rat, the door rattled and a sleepy eyed Tohru entered.

“Morning guys!” She chirped. “How were your evenings?”

Kyo shrugged. “Good.”

“Yuki?” She asked.

Mumble mumble…

She smiled. “I guess he slept again last night!”

“It’s a miracle he doesn’t stab himself in the eye.” Kyo muttered as Yuki haphazardly scooped his breakfast into his mouth. “I wish that damn fan club of his could see him now!”

Tohru giggled. “Kyo, did you make breakfast?”

Kyo nodded, munching loudly. “There’s still some in there if you’d like some.” She followed his soft gaze into the kitchen.

She shook her head. “No, I just think it’s nice that you made some for Yuki!”

“Well if I didn’t, he’d probably burn down the house! He can’t cook anyway, and you know how he is in the mornings!!!”

“Well… I know but…”

“She isn’t as thick as you are.” Yuki mumbled.

“WHAT DID YOU SAY?!?”

Yuki sighed, rubbing his face. “Good morning Miss Honda, how was your evening?”

“HEY!!! I’M TALKIN’ TO YOU!!!” Kyo sighed internally. He wasn’t sure how much he appreciated being ignored. “I thought you were out of it!” He added as an afterthought.

“Um… fine.” She stammered.

“LISTEN, YOU DAMN RAT!!!”

“Yes, Kyo?” Yuki asked.

Kyo blinked. “I… um… YOU… um… I forget.” He blushed.

The rat chuckled softly. “I swear, sometimes I don’t know why I put up with you.” Yuki stood to clear his dishes.

Kyo followed him into the kitchen. “PUT UP WITH ME?!?”

“Relax Kyo Kyun, I was kidding.” The rat gave him a quick peck on the cheek.

Kyo smiled. “I know, I was just… Ahh hell, I don’t know!”

“Fighting does seem kind of awkward sometimes.” He paused. “But it is kind of fun to watch you get all riled up over nothing.”

“HEY SHUT UP, DAMN RAT!”

Yuki smiled. “See?”

“YOU GET ALL MAD ABOUT NOTHING BECAUSE YOU’RE SO GIRLY!!!”

The rat glared at him.

“Fine, fine… I’ll drop it.” He muttered. “You like making me mad?”

Yuki kissed him on the nose “No, not mad. Frustrated.” He smiled. “You turn all red, and your hair sticks up…”

Following the rat into the living room Kyo spit, “MY HAIR DOES NOT STICK UP!”

Tohru giggled.

“WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU LAUGHING AT?!?” The two pointed to a mirror. Kyo blushed struggling to smooth out his hair. “Does it always do that?” They nodded. “That’s embarrassing.” He muttered, flopping to the floor with his ears down.

“I just told you I liked it, stupid cat.”

“I like it too!” Tohru chirped

“That’s what’s embarrassing.” Kyo muttered.

The phone rang. “I’ll get it!” Tohru said scrambling to the phone.

Kyo sighed. “What do we say to her?”

The rat shrugged. “She knows we aren’t fighting, you don’t have to try to hide that.”

“I know but… well, what do we tell her about us… as a couple?”

Yuki sighed heavily. “I know we have to tell her sometime, she’ll be hurt if she finds out from someone else.”

“What are we going to tell her?” Kyo asked, resting his head on Yuki’s shoulder.

“Everything.”

“EVERYTHING!?!”

“O.K., well not everything.” Yuki huffed. “I don’t think she wants to hear about that part.”

Kyo chuckled. “She’d probably pass out.” He sighed. “How do we tell her?”

Yuki shrugged, leaning in to capture Kyo’s lips in a sweet, gentle kiss. Kyo felt Yuki take his lower lip into his mouth, lightly nibbling on it through their kiss.

The couple was unaware of the soft pair of blue eyes that watched their kiss with a smile. She silently slipped away, waiting for a less intimate moment to make an appearance.

Yuki pulled away. “We’ll figure something out.” He kissed Kyo on the cheek and leaned back on his elbows.

Tohru bounced around the corner. “Shigure’s editor is on the phone, is he home?”

Yuki shook his head. “No, I think he’s at my brother’s.” He quickly scratched the number onto a piece of paper. “Here, he deserves a rude awakening now and then.”

Tohru dashed off toward the phone.

Kyo gave Yuki another quick kiss. “Thank you.” He whispered. “I want to show you off to the world.”

“Um… why don’t we concentrate on telling Tohru right now.”

Kyo nodded and smiled. ‘O.K., so he isn’t ready to fess up to Akito just yet.’ He sighed; he wanted nothing more than to stand by his beloved rat in the face of anything and everything. ‘But first Shishou, now Tohru… Someday it won’t be wrong to love you out loud.’ He smiled again. “I do love you.”

Yuki gave him a sideways glance, but it softened after he met the loving vise of his kitty. “I love you too.”



Kyo stirred as someone knocked gently on his bedroom door. “What?” He grumbled, snuggling back underneath his covers.

The door rattled slightly on its track. “Kyo?” Spoke a hushed female voice. “Would you like some dinner?”

Kyo grumbled again, rolling out of bed. He glanced at the window. Rain poured down the pane, pummeling the glass in a slow, steady tempo. “I hate rain.” He mumbled as he thumped down the stairs.

He glared at Shigure for no particular reason as they sat down to eat.

“Oh, and why are you so grumpy?” Shigure cried. “You had your night of fun interruption free.”

“What the hell are you talking about?” Kyo mumbled, dropping his head on the table.

“It was so cruel of you to give Mii Aya’s number!” Tears flowed down his face. “YOU RUINED MY FUN!!!”

“If you’re trying to make me feel guilty,” Yuki said as he came around the corner carrying the dinner plates, “it isn’t working.” He sat down next to Kyo.

Shigure huffed latching onto Tohru. “I’ll just have to get my revenge elsewhere!”

“You’re sick.” Yuki punched Shigure, sending him flying across the room.

The phone rang.

“I’ll get it!” Tohru chirped.”

“No, I’m already over here.” Shigure cried, leg twitching. “Moshi moshi!” “OH IT’S TERRIBLE!!! YUKI JUST HIT ME!” They heard him cry. “Of COURSE I didn’t deserve it! What could I POSSIBLY do to deserve such harsh treatment?” Silence “YOU’RE SO MEAN!” Pause “Yuki? Why Yuki?” Another silence. “Oh fine… YUKI!!! IT’S FOR YOU!!!”

Yuki looked confused, but he shrugged and made his way quietly to the phone. The two left at the table could only hear hushed mumblings emanating from the other room. Kyo nervously drummed his fingers on the table. Shigure sauntered back to the table.

“Well?” Kyo asked.

Shigure raised his eyebrows.

“Aren’t you going to tell us who is on the phone?”

“Hmm,” Shigure looked pensive. “NOPE!”

“GRR!!!” Kyo stood to send him flying. Shigure whimpered. “Ahh hell. This is too much work!” Kyo complained, flopping back to the floor. Shigure sighed happily, singing something about how he loved the rain.

Yuki returned to the table looking a little puce. Kyo gave him a worried look.

The rat smiled, noting Kyo’s troubled stare. “It was nothing.” He assured them.

“Come on, you damn rat. Who was it?”

“It was Shishou,” he replied quietly. “He wanted to thank me for helping that stupid cat out of the rain last night.”

Kyo glared at him, secretly wondering what really was said on the phone. He caught Yuki as he was trudging up the stairs after dinner. “O.K., damn rat. Spill it.”

Yuki furrowed his brow. “What are you talking about?”

“Shishou… the phone?”

“Oh.” Yuki looked anxious. He peeked around, then grabbed Kyo by his sleeve and pulled him into his bedroom. Kyo flopped onto Yuki’s futon while the rat paced nervously about the room. “Shishou wants to see us… together.”

Kyo shrugged. “So why are you so anxious about it?”

Yuki sighed. “I don’t know it’s just… well… I don’t know.”

The kitty smiled as Yuki bit his lip. He was really precious. He pulled the rat onto his lap. “You don’t have anything to be nervous about.” He whispered, giving Yuki delicate kisses on his cheeks. “AND STOP TAPPING YOUR FOOT!”

Yuki froze. He blushed. “Sorry, I didn’t realize I was doing that.”

“When are we going to see him?” The kitty asked.

“Thursday, after your training.” Yuki looked a little panicked.

Kyo squeezed him excitedly, though he had to admit it was a nervous-excited hug. He buried his face in the rat’s neck. “Well,” Kyo began, “I’m sure it will go a lot better than when we have to confront your parents.”

Yuki swallowed and nodded.

The kitty sighed, dreading that day. “O.K., well why don’t you take a bath or something and relax.” He pushed the nervous rat out the door. “I need to make sure I have sheets on my bed.”

Yuki gave him a coy smile as he disappeared down the stairs. “You can always sleep in my room.” He whispered.

Kyo smiled. The rat was slowly getting more daring. His stomach twittered as he thought about the events of the previous night. His penis pulsed as the memory cursed through his veins. Still smiling, he made his way to his room. He flopped lazily onto his futon, awaiting with much angst his meeting with Shishou.

“GAH!!!” It suddenly dawned on him that he was not alone.

Tohru giggled. “I’m sorry about that! I was changing your sheets and I saw this dirty sock on the floor, I thought I’d take it downstairs and wash it.”

Kyo sighed. “Why do you always gotta do that?” He demanded.

“Hey, this is Yuki’s sock.” Tohru noted, a little confused.

Kyo blushed, hiding his burning face in his pillow. “Uh, yeah… what about it?”

“Oh, I was just wondering how it got in here.”

Kyo shrugged. “How the hell should I know? He did help me out of the rain last night.”

Tohru gave him a doubtful glance. “Well, that was nice of him.”

Kyo nodded.

“I’m really happy you two are getting along.” She sat down next to him. “Did you really go to Shishou’s last night?” She asked.

Kyo swallowed. ‘Man, sometimes her insight…’ He nodded. “Yeah, I did” ‘That’s not entirely a lie.’ “Why?”

Tohru shrugged. “Just curious. Oh well, I need to get back to my chores!” She chirped happily.

“Actually, will you come back here in ten minutes or so?” He asked nervously.

She nodded. “Certainly!” The rice ball bounced happily from the room.

Kyo paced about his room anxiously waiting for Yuki to get out of the bath. He heard the floor creaking outside his bedroom.

“Yuki!” He hissed, motioning for his lover to join him in his room.

The rat, still clad in a towel, slipped through the door. “What is…” He paused as Kyo delved into his mouth with a sweet, probing kiss. Kyo stared into the rat’s glazed eyes. “…going on?” He asked with a sigh.

Kyo shrugged, not sure how to tell Yuki his intentions.

Yuki recaptured the cat’s lips, tousling his orange mop. He sat down on his futon, giving Kyo a pouty look. “I see your bed is made.”

“That doesn’t mean I can’t sleep in your room though.” He splayed himself across the rat’s lap, giving him a heated kiss. He pulled away suddenly, realizing Tohru would be in here soon.

“What is it?” Yuki asked, leaning back on his elbows.

Kyo took a deep breath. “I think we should tell Tohru.”

“So do I.”

“I mean now.”

“NOW?!?” Yuki hissed, jumping to his feet. “Are you sure… how are we going to…”

Kyo interrupted him with a kiss. “Come on Yun Yun,” he pleaded. “We might as well get it over with.”

Yuki looked anxious. “I know, but I mean…” His breathing was getting rough. He put his forehead in his hands.

“Yuki, what are you so afraid of? Tohru will probably be happy for us.”

“I know I’m just afraid that… When people start to find out it becomes…”

“Real.” Kyo interrupted skeptically. He gave Yuki a sour look. “I think it became a little too late for you to back out last night.”

“Kyo,” Yuki grabbed his folded arms and gave Kyo a strong meaningful kiss. “It’s not like that. I love you.”

The kitty pulled away angrily, but he was caught in the hypnotic vise of his lover. He felt his breath leave him and his knees buckle. The rat caught him and steered him back to his futon.

“I told you to stop doing that!” Kyo muttered, turning his face away from Yuki’s.

“I didn’t do it on purpose.” Yuki hissed. He pushed the cat onto his back, slowly mounting him. The rat moved in to kiss him. Kyo again turned his head. “Kyo, why are you being like this?” He asked, nipping his ear.

Kyo closed his eyes and sighed, running his hands along Yuki’s sides. He didn’t know why he was so angry. He could feel the rat dotting his face with his loving lips, occasionally taking his flesh gently between his teeth. The cat balled his hands frustrated. ‘Why do I feel like he won’t trust me?!?’ Kyo thought. He furrowed his brow, biting back the tears that stung the corners of his eyes. He finally succumbed to one of Yuki’s pleading kisses.

“I love you.” The rat whispered. “I’m sorry. We can tell Tohru. I just… I don’t know why I’m afraid.”

“Why won’t you trust me?” The kitty finally asked. “What have I ever done to make you think I won’t always protect you?”

Yuki looked away. “Kyo, you can’t, you won’t be able to…”

Kyo could feel his heart blazing. He felt his anger flash across his face. “What have I ever done?!?” Kyo snapped. “What can I do?” His pulse was racing. “What the hell do you want me to do to prove to you that I won’t walk out on you?!?” Kyo pulled Yuki’s face towards his. “I’m trying to be patient, but how long do you expect me to wait for you to dump all of this baggage?!? QUIT TAKING IT OUT ON ME! I’M NOT HARU!!!”

Yuki gasped, pupils narrowing. He pulled away from the cat, shrinking into a little, self-enclosed ball. Kyo felt his heart pang with guilt as he watched the shaking rat. He sighed, swallowing his anger. “Ahh… I didn’t mean that.” He crept over to the shivering ball. “Yuki… I…” He placed his hands on his bare shoulders. “I’m sorry. I love you.” He whispered, trying to pry Yuki out of his protective stance.

“Kyo…” the rat whispered. Kyo could see the threatening tears dancing above his bottom lashes. “I’m sorry, for a minute I thought you were…” The rat sighed. “You don’t have to protect me. I just…” He paused. “I mean…” another pause. “I just want you to love me…” He leaned in, pleading for a kiss. Kyo complied. “…like I love you.” The rat whispered.

Kyo sighed. He was so frustrated with his little mouse, but how could he show it without causing him to panic. He squeezed the rat, deepening his kiss. And then there was the fact that he couldn’t resist that damn rat’s charms. He sighed again. “I do love you, that’s why I want to…” Kyo cupped Yuki’s cheek sighing once again. “Oh never mind.” He stifled his frustrations into the pleading eyes of his lover.

The couple heard a gentle knock at the door.

“Come in!” Kyo called.

Yuki panicked. “WAIT!!!” He called, whapping Kyo across the head with a magazine that lay on the nightstand. “I’m not dressed!” He hissed, scurrying around the room for something to cover his back with. He slid into one of Kyo’s tee shirts before slipping a small blanket over his lap.

Kyo chuckled. He’d forgotten, not only that Yuki was barely dressed, but also about all the marks that marred the boy’s body. Tohru probably hadn’t seen those, and he was sure Yuki didn’t want her to. He gave him a quick kiss on the cheek.

The rat glared at him. “Stupid cat!” He muttered.

Kyo smiled. “You can come in now!” He called.

Tohru slowly opened the door. “What was that all about?”

Kyo could feel Yuki glaring at him again. “That stupid cat is such an idiot sometimes!” Muttered the mouse.

The kitty’s tail flared. “YOU HAVE YOUR MOMENTS TOO!!!”

Yuki sighed, rolling his eyes impatiently. Tohru giggled.

“WHAT’S SO FUNNY?!?”

The rice ball giggled again. “It’s just so funny the way you two still bicker.”

“WE DO NOT BICKER!!!”

Another giggle.

Kyo flopped back to the bed, ears drooping.

Tohru gave the boys a broad smile. “So… um…” She hesitated. “Why did you call me here?”

Kyo saw Yuki swallow as his face turned an unpleasant shade of green. “Miss Honda…” He began. He sighed.

“I wanted to tell you…” Kyo interrupted, only to get kicked in the shin. “A-hem! We wanted to tell you that…” He paused. This was harder than he thought.

“We’re seeing each other!” The two blurted in unison.

She blinked. Kyo watched as Tohru’s face slowly turned from a blank stare to a smile. She jumped up and gave them both a giant hug.

Kyo sighed happily as he embraced her for the moment before he transformed. POOF! He felt the tiny mouse deflate beside him. Kyo peaked up as tears flowed from Tohru’s blue eyes.

She smiled. “I was wondering when you guys were going to tell me.” She hugged them again.

“YOU KNEW?!?” Kyo snapped.

“Oh come on! You guys can’t make out on the floor in the living room and expect not to get caught!”

“WHY DIDN’T YOU SAY SOMETHING THEN?!?”

She sighed softly. “I knew you’d tell me when you were ready.” She gave them an excited squeal. “I just never expected it to be this soon!” She gave them another big squeeze. “Well,” She sighed. “I guessed it when I came home this morning.” She smiled. “I knew something important happened last night… you were both just so… gentle.” Tohru scooped Yuki into her hand. “And I’ve never seen you so happy before.”

“I WAS NOT GENLTE!!!” Kyo snapped.

“Something was definitely different, but don’t worry. I think by the time Shigure got home you weren’t so giddy.”

“I WAS NOT GIDDY!!!”

“You’re still a little softer though.”

“I AM NOT SOFT!!!”

Tohru gave both boys kisses on their furry cheeks.

POOF!

“EEK!!!” She squealed and shielded her eyes. “I’d better… I mean I need to finish my chores before bed!” She squeaked.

Kyo peered over at a chuckling Yuki as he pulled the blanket back over his lap. The kitty grinned. “You know you really don’t have to do that.”

“Do what?” The rat asked.

“Get dressed.”