He's watching me again. Kyo grit his teeth and continued to stare into his book, refusing to look up at the boy that had been boring holes into him for the past half hour. This is definitely the last time I let Tohru talk me into studying with her and that damn rat. Said girl wasn't even in the room, she had left several minutes ago to get snacks for the group. What the hell is taking her so long? I buried my nose in the book, furthering my attempt to ignore the damn rat who was still staring intently at me. Never again.

x

I continued staring at the orange haired cat across from me. It had become a newly found game for me to see how fast I could get him riled up and it never ceased to amuse me. Where is Tohru? I suddenly realize she'd been out of the room far longer than it would have normally taken her to get the snacks. Shigure probably held her up. I rolled my eyes at the thought. I hoped it has nothing to do with visiting that damn idiot snake again.

x

"So what do you think Tohru?"

"That sounds like a wonderful idea! I'd love to see Ayame-san again!"

Hook, line, sinker. That was easier than I thought it would be. I smiled politely at Tohru. "Thank you Tohru! I'm sure Ayame would love a visit from all of us! Oh, is that for you and Yuki? Sorry to keep you up. Go, go!" I started nudging her toward the stairs, I still had to call Ayame so he wouldn't be completely surprised when we dropped by.

"Ah, not just for Yuki. I asked Kyo to join us tonight too." She smiled innocently, as if this were perfectly normal.

"And they haven't gone after each other yet?" I was honestly shocked. Normally they couldn't be in the same room together for more than ten minutes without destroying it. Well, barring meals anyway.

"No they haven't. They haven't really talked to each other though, so that might be why…." Tohru looked thoughtful for a minute.

"At least they're getting better!" I stated, making her smile broadly, the topic obviously closed in her mind.

"Of course, that's the most important thing!" She smiled again before going upstairs with her snacks while I went back into my room to call up a certain snake to inform him of the news.

"Aya! You'll never believe what I just heard…"

x

Back upstairs, Yuki looked over as the door to the bedroom opened, peeved at having his game interrupted. Tohru was oblivious, setting down the food she'd brought up.

"Are we almost done Yuki-kun?" He could hear the slight hope in her voice that she might soon be able to go to bed.

"Almost Honda-san, we still have English to finish, remember?" Yuki could see the sweat drop as she tried to smile. English wasn't her best subject.

"Ah! But Yuki-kun, what's this word?" Pushing the book over, I glanced at what she was pointing to. My eyes widened when I saw it. I glanced up at her but she looked truly confused. Then I glanced at Kyo and had to work at hiding a smile.

"I'm not sure Honda-san, perhaps Kyo-kun would know?" The fact that I had called Kyo by his first name seemed to have completely gone over her head as she nodded and poked Kyo to get his attention. Kyo jumped, obviously startled.

x

"WHAT?" I jumped as I felt something poke me in the shoulder. Looking over I saw it was Tohru looking surprised. I glanced over at Yuki to see him looking away smiling. Damn rat, I swear if he starts laughing-

"Ah, I w-was just wondering if you knew what this word meant?" She pointed to something in her book. I rolled my eyes but looked down, I wasn't great at English, but it couldn't hurt to look. I love you. My eyes widened dramatically as I stared at the words.

"Get a dictionary, I have no clue." I lied, there was no way I was saying that in front of that damn rat.

"Baka."

"What the hell did you just call me ya damn rat! You didn't know it either so what does that make you? HUH?" I jumped up and glared daggers at said rat as I said this.

x

I looked up at Kyo, not surprised by his outburst. I smirked, watching his face go to an even deeper shade of red to match his fury. And let the games begin...