This is my first fan fic so I would love it if you would review. That would be awesome!

Disclaimer: I (unfortunately) do not own fruits baskets, if I did I would have a better (and faster) computer

Work was a lot busier than normal today Tohru thought, as she recalls that dozens of rooms that she had to clean at the hotel she worked at. I wonder if Yuki came to pick me up again today. In the recent month, Yuki stayed up late to walk Tohru home.

As she walked outside, Tohru rubbed one of the shoulders that she had accidentally overworked. I hope this goes away soon, I have to work every day this week. But I can't let this get me down! I have to look strong in front of Yuki and Kyo or else they might make me stay home.

After a few steps outside she heard a soft "Yo" from behind her. "Oh, Kyo! You surprised me! I thought Yuki was going to pick me up again today. What a pleasant surprise!"

"Well, that damn rat fell asleep studying and there are a lot of different creepers who would go after a...um... girl like you so I thought I would walk you home." Tohru noticed that Kyo seemed to be quieter lately. Kyo and Yuki were also fighting a lot less lately as well. It started shortly after she had seen his true form. Walking along the path home, Tohru's shoulder gradually got more painful. She must have made a face, despite her attempting self control, Kyo commented.

"Is something wrong? You're making a weird face."

"I-it's nothing, I'm fine." But talking made it worse

"You don't look fine. I forbid you to do anything when we get home until we know that you're fine." Kyo said sternly

"But you can't! I still have to make dinner and finish laundry and clean the house a little and...ow!" Talking was causing her injury to hurt past the hiding phase. After the sharp pain, Tohru had to put pressure on her injury and the motion set Kyo to his limit.

"YOU ARE NOT DOING ANYTHING! YOU'RE IN PAIN! WHY DO YOU FEEL THE NEED TO PUSH YOURSELF THIS HARD! Agh!" Kyo started taking his frustrations out on a nearby tree. When he felt calm enough (and the tree nearly destroyed) he looked back at Tohru "You don't need to do everything by yourself. It's not like it's against the law to ask for help. Tell people how you feel too or else you'll make others worry."

"Sorry. Um...Kyo?"

"Ya?"

"My shoulder hurts a little." He thought for a minute, and then took his shirt off.

"Kyo! What are y-" RRIIPPP! Kyo tore his shirt into strips, then beckon Tohru to get closer. He made a sling out of his torn shirt.

"That should help until we get home and call Hatori to take a look at it" They walked the rest of the way home in a comfortable silence with Kyo carrying both of their bags. When they walked into their house they were greeted with silence signaling that Shigure and Yuki were asleep. Tohru went and sat at the table while Kyo went to call Hatori. It took quite a few rings before a lazy hello went through the line.

"Hey Hatori can you come over now? Tohru hurt her shoulder and I'm not sure what to do."

"Hmmm, you do know that it's 1:43 in the morning, right?"

"Ya, but it's for Tohru. That's the only reason I would call you."

"Ugh, I'll be there in 15 minutes. Bye." Then the phone line went dead. Kyo went to the dining room and sat beside Tohru.

"He'll be here in 15 minutes. I only have one piece of advice right now."

"Huh, what's that?" His words pulled her out of her day dreaming state that she slipped into while Kyo was on the phone.

"Don't look at his face, keep your eyes down."

"Why" curious from his sudden seriousness

"Hatori looks like a demon that just came straight from hell when he just gets up. Judging from how long it took him to answer his cell he was asleep. Seeing him like that when I was a kid gave me nightmares."

"Alright" Tohru looked like she was going to fall asleep at any given moment, so Kyo kept her awake with small talk until Hatori actually arrived.

Hatori strolled into the room, Tohru kept her eyes at her lap heeding Kyo's advice.

"So let's see what I have to work with"

Don't hate me! I had to make a cliffhanger! (Probably wouldn't be able to stop if I didn't)

Me: Please review!

Kyo: REVIEW OR I"LL KNOCK YOUR TEETH IN!

Tohru: Kyo please don't do that or else they won't

Kyo: fine *mumbling in emo corner*

Me: good kitty

Kyo: DON'T CALL ME THAT!