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Title: Now What?
(3 of 3)

Author: Ariyana

Fandom: Fruits
Basket

Theme: #20 broken dreams

Pairing: Kyou and Kagura Sohma

Rating: MA

Genre:
Romance/Drama/Angst

Disclaimer: Fruits Basket and its characters belong to Natsuki Takaya and
whoever else holds the copyright. No money is being made from this story it is
merely being written for my entertainment.

Notes: This story
takes place at least four to five years after the manga ends. This is pretty
much the last chapter of this story arc. I will likely be adding an epilogue
but for the most part it is now finished. This is the uncensored version of
this chapter.

Summary: Kyou and
Kagura have to deal with the aftermath of what they have done.

X

X

She had taken her bath sobbing the entire time. What a way
to start off the New Year, little bits and pieces of the previous night kept
returning to her...tormenting her further. Finally Kagura came downstairs fully
dressed, she could feel Kunimitsu's eyes on her but she just couldn't bring
herself to meet his gaze.

"Kagura?"

"We need to talk," she said in a small whisper.
She had hoped for a little more time but if he was already suspecting something
it was better to come clean as soon as possible. He merely nodded at her words
as he motioned for her to sit down at the table with him.

"What is it?" he asked, handing her a couple of
aspirin.

She tried to smile as she took the aspirin but she was
feeling absolutely miserable between the hang over and her guilt. She just knew
she had to be showing it. The fact that he looked at her with eyes full of
concern made it worse.

"Last night, I made a huge mistake. I'm not using this
as a justification but I was very drunk and I allowed Kyou to walk me home. One
thing lead to another and well�" she trailed off, fresh tears rolling down
her cheeks. "I woke up in bed with Kyou beside me. I don't remember much
but I'm positive we did more than sleep," she confessed, her voice full of
shame.

The silence was deafening. What was he thinking? She knew
her words had to hurt him. She almost wished he would get angry and yell at her
but he wasn't like that. Yeah they argued over things but he had far better
control over his temper than she did. Something that until today she had
considered a blessing.

She looked up at him with tearful pleading eyes.
"Please forgive me," she sobbed. "I don't want to lose
you."

"Do you mean that?" he asked, moving to kneel down
beside her. She looked at him confusion clear in her eyes. "About not
wanting to lose me, do you mean it?" he clarified.

"Yes, of course I do," she said wide-eyed. She did
mean it. She had worked really hard to move on from her heartbreak. She had
learned how to be a better person despite her failing love life and when she
got involved with Kunimitsu all her past failed relationships seem to
disappear. "I love you very much."

"What about Kyou, I overheard you two this morning? I
think he wants you."

And there it was, he had known, the blood drained from her
face upon hearing that admission. Did that mean he heard her tell Kyou that
something was missing between them? She was too scared to ask because she
didn't want him to ask her what the something was. In truth she didn't know
what was missing between them. Dammit why did Kyou have to raise all these
doubts in her? A mere 24 hours ago she was perfectly content with her life and
with what she and Kunimitsu shared. A sudden feeling of anger swelled inside
her; no way was she going to let Kyou destroy everything she built.

"Well I don't really care what he wants anymore!"
she snapped.

Kunimitsu began smiling through his own falling tears. Her
hands went to wipe the tears from his face. He kissed her hands and pulled her
into a warm embrace before kissing her passionately. It took her a few moments
but she relaxed in his arms and kissed him back.

X

X

X

It had been a few days since New Year�s had passed; since
Kyou had hugged her like he was feeling guilty�since she had smelled the scent
of Kagura�s perfume soaked into his clothes and his very skin. �She didn�t have the courage to confront him
about her growing suspicions. Part of her wanted to believe it was all innocent.� She wanted to believe it was her being
paranoid, but the growing strain between Kyou and her; while Kagura was actively
avoiding her didn�t help the situation.

She didn�t want to believe that Kyou would go astray but she
had to admit that they had been slipping into a rut.� She couldn�t even remember the last time they
had done anything special.� While they
were still intimate with each other that had also become routine lacking any
kind of spontaneity or enthusiasm on their part. They hadn�t been a couple that long so how could the fire go
out?� It was the thought that the fire
had never been there that hurt her most. Her chest �tightened as things became clearer. She had
always thought they were passionate enough until she began to notice all the
others around her. Arisa and Kureno were so loving�so devoted�so passionate that for the first time she
began to doubt what she had with Kyou. She had figured she was just being silly
and that all couples were different in the level of passion and connection but
she saw Akito and Shigure as well as Rin and Haru, yes their relationships were
different from each other but the level of intensity between them was nearly
the same in all cases. Even Yuki and Machi seem to share something that she and
Kyou were missing.

She had been raised to never give up, never surrender, so
she had fooled herself into thinking that if she worked harder at their
relationship everything would work itself out. She wasn�t a confrontational
person but she knew that this time she would have to confront him. There was
just no other way.� It wasn�t just the
possibility that he cheated on her, but the fact that their relationship was
dying a slow death and neither one of them wanted to admit it.

By the time Kyou returned home for the evening Tohru was
sitting alone by the table and she couldn�t hide the sorrowful expression on
her face.

�Tohru?�

�Kyou is there something you want to tell me?� she asked,
hoping that the conversation she was about to initiate would be a beginning and
not an end.

He looked crestfallen at her question and finally she could
fully see the guilt in his eyes. Quickly he knelt down beside her and lightly
grasped her hands.

�Tohru�� he stopped. She could see and feel the conflict
within him. This wasn�t going to be easy for either of them.� It was time, and they both knew it.

�Kyou we're both adults here. We�re not doting teenagers
anymore we have to think about the future,� she said softly. �Please, just tell
me the truth.�� She braced herself for
the worst.

He sighed heavily and looked away in shame. �That night at
Kagura�s we did more than sleep�� he started but stopped when Tohru quietly
began to sob. �Kagura and I didn�t intend for it to happen, it just did. I�m so
sorry I never wanted to hurt you. Especially after the way I hurt you all those
years ago.�

�I know,� she whispered. �Do you love her?� She had to know
even if asking was slowly killing her inside. The silence that permeated the
room spoke volumes. Something about Kyou and Kagura�s friendship had always
bothered her but she refused to acknowledge it. Deep down she knew that they
shared a connection that could never be erased no matter how much time passed.

�I�m sorry,� he said barely over a whisper.

She had always tried not to be selfish but Kyou had been the
only thing�the only person that she had allowed herself that luxury. Just like
she had to let go of the promise that she foolishly made to her mother when she
was a girl she realized now that she would have to let him go. It wasn�t that
she still didn�t love Kyou or wanted to give up on them on the contrary she
wanted to work things out. She almost wanted to fight�almost being the key
word. �But, why fight for something when
your entire heart isn�t into it?

Softly she kissed his cheek and placed a comforting hand on his
arm. �I�m sorry too.� He met her gaze for the first time since telling her the
truth and she knew from his expression that he got her meaning. It was the
beginning all right, the beginning of the end.

X

X

X

Coming clean to Kunimitsu had been more painful then Kagura
could have predicted. She never wanted to hurt him. The life that she had
worked so hard to build after she picked up the pieces of her broken heart so
long ago was tumbling down around her. Leaving her to ask over and over why
now? How many times had she had too much drink at the New Year's party? Why did
this have to be the time for her to make a foolish mistake? Kunimitsu was
willing to forgive her but it would take a long time to repair all the damage
that had been done.�

Even though she had assured him that she wanted to be with
him and didn't care how Kyou felt; things were already changing. Just the way
she felt in Kunimitsu's arms didn't feel right anymore. Why should that be? She
and Kyou had only spent one stupid night together and they had both been drunk!
How could one night of drunken sex be more special than the love she and
Kunimitsu shared? It aggravated her to no avail. What the hell kind of hold did
Kyou have on her anyway?

Abruptly she slowed her pace once she saw Kazuma's dojo
coming into view. Her anxiety rising as she got closer. She still didn't know
why she agreed to meet with Kyou. Let alone at the Dojo, there were too many
memories there, plus there were far too many suspicious eyes around for her
taste. She already felt cheap! She certainly didn't need people whispering
behind her back, making her feel worse. Quietly she walked into the yard of the
dojo, repeatedly she told herself to be strong in her resolve. 'Don't be
swayed, you've made up your mind,' she thought strongly but she lacked the
confidence to really believe her own words.

"Kagura, you're here," Kyou said surprised. She
looked over to see him walking toward her. "I thought you might have
changed your mind about comi..."

"I almost did," she interjected, her tone
completely icy.

She noticed him visibly flinched at her words. "Let's
talk in private," he said pointing toward the house.

"Where's Shihan?" she asked, trying to hide her
own discomfort.

"He won't be back until this evening. That's why I
thought here would be a good place to talk about everything that has
happened," he replied, leading her inside the house.

"So talk," Kagura demanded, not wanting to mix
words. She just wanted this over and done.

"I know my timing stinks and circumstances could be far
better but I realize that you're the person I want the most."

"What? Are you an idiot?" Kagura asked
incredulously, turning away. "What about Tohru? I thought you two were
happy!"

"No I'm not an idiot. For the first time in a long time
I know exactly what I want. I'll always love Tohru. She's the one who opened my
heart again but now that it is open," he paused. "It longs for
you."

"Kyou, you're such a jerk! Do you really think I'm
going to turn my life upside down because you suddenly had a change of heart?
I'm happy with my life and it would be just idiotic to throw everything away
over one night!" Kagura snapped angrily.

"Moron, do you really think I would throw everything
away over a fling? I wouldn't be telling you these things if I hadn't
experienced something that I thought I never would! Kagura you can't tell me
that you didn't feel it!" Kyou said sharply, grabbing her arms and forcing
her to look him in the eyes.

"Feel what?" Kagura asked, trying to break free
from his grasp.

Suddenly he kissed her and all the fight in her just melted
away. She hated that he had that type of power over her. Her treacherous body
was just responding to his touch even while her mind protested. His hand slowly
caressed her thigh and she found herself moaning into his mouth. He kissed her
deeply, exploring every inch of her mouth with his tongue. His hands began
hiking her skirt up, while pushing the elastic band of her panties down but she
didn't have the will to fight him off. Her body really wanted him and she
groaned at the feeling his of fingers stroking her teasingly. Soon even her
mind could only think about finishing what he had started as she broke free of
his kiss and pulled his shirt over his head.

Quickly he unbuttoned her blouse, while pushing her back
against the wall. He suckled one of her already stiff nipples through the
material of her bra. She let out a sharp gasp at the feeling of his hot wet
mouth on her clothed breast. He then moved to do the same to the other nipple.
Her breathing was rugged as he yanked her blouse down her arms and unlatched
the back of her bra. He lavished her neck, shoulders and now bare breast with his
tongue; licking, kissing and nipping at her skin while her nails ran up and
down his bare back. He moved to claim her lips again kissing her hard and
dominantly, whilst pressing his body firmly against hers. She was already
painfully aroused and the feeling of his erection through the material of his
pants turned her on even more. Roughly she pushed him back and began to
urgently unbuckle his belt and pants; she wanted him now...she had to have him
now. Her body was aching for him.

He grabbed her hands pinning her back against the wall
again, while kissing her aggressively. She grunted her impatience nipping at
his bottom lip for emphasis. Holding both her wrists up against the wall with
one hand he lifted her up easily with his other arm. She groaned as he
forcefully pushed inside her. She wrapped her legs around his waist and
buttocks urging him to go deeper still, he groaned in response to her
eagerness. He let go of her wrists to get a better grip on her waist, she used
the opportunity to grab a fist full of his hair and pull him into another
steamy kiss. Slowly he began to thrust inside her and she matched him move for
move. After a short while he was pounding into her fast and fiercely.� "Oh Kyou..." she moaned, feeling
her orgasm building. Her body was beginning to tingle and stiffen, her inner
walls clenching down on him, tightening around him...trying to prolong the
feeling. She screamed out his name as she felt the shock waves of her orgasm
slam powerfully throughout her entire body. Through the haze of her orgasm she
could feel him continue to thrust into her, his strokes becoming faster,
longer, harder and more urge until finally his own body began to shudder and
convulse. "Kagura!" he cried out, emptying himself inside her.

They both collapsed to the floor panting, their bodies
shaking and covered in sweat. All the memories of their night of drunken
passion came rushing back to her all at once. The sex had been just as
satisfying then too. She hated herself for her weakness but somehow Kyou could tap
into a part of her that Kunimitsu didn't even know existed.

"You felt it didn't you?" Kyou panted. "It's
the something missing," he added.

"Incredible sex doesn't make a relationship..."
she protested weakly.

"No, but it doesn't hurt it either," he retorted.
"But seriously it isn't just the sex, it's the connection. You felt it
didn't you?"

She rolled onto her back trying to catch her breath. This
was wrong her mind knew it but her spasming body begged to differ. She hated to
admit it but Kyou seemed to be the only person who could bring out such a
ferocious level of passion in her and it looked as though she had the same
influence on him.

"Yes, I felt it," she begrudgingly admitted.

"Look I'm not saying that we should immediately move in
together or get married. I just think we owe it to ourselves as well to Tohru
and Kunimitsu to find out how we really feel. Tohru doesn't deserve to be with
someone who can't give her everything he has got and Kunimitsu doesn't deserve
that fate either."

Kagura rolled back on her side to look in Kyou's eyes. She
would have never imagined or even predicted that he would be the one opening up
to her and that she would be the one hesitating. Kyou of the past would have
never talked so freely to her but Kyou of the present was older and wiser now.
Tohru had been good for him in that she helped him grow up but now Kagura could
see that somehow he outgrew Tohru. She wasn't sure how to respond over the
years she had given up hope of this ever happening.

"Kagura after everything that has happened between us
can you honestly go back to Kunimitsu and be happy with no regrets?" he
asked, turning to gaze into her eyes.

She sighed heavily rolling onto her back again. The tears
that had been welling in her eyes began to fall. "Okay Kyou, you win. I'll
give us another chance," she said defeated. "But what do we tell
everyone?"

He wiped away her tears and kissed her lips softly.
"We'll figure things out. I promise," he whispered before kissing her
again.
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