Fruit Basket fanfic 3:11

The two of them walked quietly towards the house.  They silently slid the kitchen door closed as they entered.  Yuki gave her a smile and headed into the other room.  Tohru came in soon after with a beautiful pound cake with whipped cream and strawberries on top.



Wow Tohru!  Kagura squealed when she saw the cake, I love pound cake!



Kagura sat there drooling over the cake as she cut it next to a half-dead Kyo.  Tohru tried to offer something to help the swelling of the black eye that he had received, but he just got angry and left.  Tohru wanted to go check on him but, Hatori spoke just then.



You really have out done yourself, Hatori noted to Tohru as Kagura passed around small plates with a heap of cake on it.



Oh its nothing really, I just wanted to say thank you!  Tohru smiled.



Well you certainly did a good job of thanking us!  Shigure gloated as he happily dug into his slice.



I do hope that Kyo is all right...  Tohru worried aloud.



Dont worry, Shigure assured her, Im sure hes fine.  He just needs some time to cool off, thats all



Tohru and company talked all through the night until the sun had set and the lights had to be lit so that they could see.  Tohru silently worried to herself about Kyo, and Yuki remained quiet the whole night.

Talk had finally become scarce and Hatori thought that it might finally be time to leave.



Kagura and I should probably head out, Hatori noted as he looked at his watch.



I suppose so, Kagura yawned as she stood up, Night every one!



Good night Kagura!  Good night Hatori!  Tohru waved as they got into Hatoris car and left.



Im heading off to bed, Shigure said as he stretched and walked down the hall, Good night!



Good night!  Tohru smiled as he turned around to close his door.



Tohru walked towards the kitchen with the half-mind to start washing the dishes.



Yuki, is everything all right?

Yuki looked up from the tea that he was holding and put on a fake smile, No, Im perfectly fine

Yuki, Tohru spoke as she saw through his bleak smile, Please, if there is ever anything bothering you; I would gladly help in any way possible

I know you would, He said as he put on a real smile, but theres no reason to worry about me.

Tohru just smiled and nodded.

Ill just be in the kitchen if you need anything, Tohru said as she left towards the door.

She turned around and headed towards the kitchen.  There she saw Kyo, digging through the refrigerator trying to find something to eat.

Um, Kyo?

  WAH!  Kyo yelled as he jumped and turned towards Tohru, DONT SNEEK UP ON ME LIKE THAT!

  Im sorry Kyo!  Im sorry!  Tohru franticly apologized, I really didnt mean too scare you like that!

  I wasnt scared!  Kyo blushed as he tried to make a come back, I was just... hungry.

  Hungry?  Tohru said doubtfully

I-I mea-

I saved your peace of cake if you want it.

  Wah-, oh.  Okay Kyo said, realizing what she had said.

Tohru gave Kyo a smile and reached in the back of the refrigerator.  Her hand soon felt the feel of the plate and carefully slid it out trying not to hit the top of the cake.  

There you go!  Tohru smiled gleefully at Kyo.

Looks good, thanks Kyo smiled his little smile as he looked at the slice of cake with a mountain of whipped cream and strawberries on it.  

Kyo leaned against the wall as he at with his finders the delicious cake made by his love.  Love!?  He thought to him self as soon as he thought of what he had just thought.  I cant LOVE Tohru, can I?
Kyo looked over at Tohru who had started to wash the dishes.  He saw how she held herself elegantly and at her smile that brightened up he creamy face.  

Tohru...  Kyo said aloud with out noticing.

Yes?

  Huh?  Kyo blurted.

You called my name, Tohru said as she turned to look at him with a large smile.

Oh, well, d-do you need any help?  Kyo replied franticly

Tohru beamed, Id love some help!  Thanks!

Kyo taking his plate over to the sink started to wash the dishes with Tohru.  He dipped his hands into the soapy water and grabbed a sponge.

Uh...  Tohru?  Kyo asked, embarrassed, H-how, I mean wha-,

Do you need help Kyo?  Tohru questioned.

Kyo turned redder when she said that.  He didnt know what but just asking her for help made him feel... uneasy.  His heart raced as she grabbed his hand and showed him how to scrub off the hard stain that was on the plate that he was holding.

And there you go! said Tohru triumphantly.  Kyo looked down as saw their hands together on the nice clean plate

Than- Kyo started but he was interrupted.

Tohru?  Yuki asked with disbelief.

Yes Yuki?  Tohru said as she casually let go of Kyos hand and turned around facing Yuki.

Yuki stood in the doorway in disbelief.  He didnt want to believe that he was right but he saw it.  There was no mistake about it, they had been holding hands.



Yuki?  Tohru stood next to Kyo looking at Yuki, utterly mystified, Is there something you needed?

Tohru smiled with an innocent grin as her eyes sparkled.  Yuki was petrified, witch had only happened twice before.  However, this was worse than either.  He had seen them no doubt about it.  He knew in that instance that he had lost.  The cat had finally won.  From where he stood he thought that Kyo had finally won the heart of the one he cared for most.  He did not know that it was just a misunderstanding instead of some gigantic cataclysm.  

No, Yuki said, trying to keep the pain off his face, I just wanted to know if you needed any help, but I can see that you dont need any.  I better be getting up stairs, its pretty late, goodnight.

Yuki turned back around and started to leave through the door in which he came.

Yuki wait!  Tohru pleaded.

Im sorry Miss. Honda, and with that he left.

Tohru just stood there looking at where Yuki had just been moment ago.  Why was he so upset? she worried.

Tohru?  Kyo interrupter her thoughts.

Oh, Im sorry Kyo, Tohru apologized with a big smile, Now, lets see... we need to dry the dishes next.

Tohru turned around and started to dry the dishes.  Kyo looked at her and knew that something wasnt right.  He had known her for so long, how could he not notice.  They finally finished after a moments work and put them away.  Tohru smiled at Kyo and thanked him with a smile that just made him feel wonderful.  He smiled too, that smile he saves just for her.  With that, they bided each other good night and headed to their rooms.  

Tohru turned to her door and slipped inside.  She turned on the light and headed over to her dresser.  She found a nice baby blue pair of pajamas and remembered when she had first gotten them.  It had been the last time that Hana had a party.  It was a sleep over that Uo, Hana and Tohru had had ever since they had met.  They would each bring a gift and exchange it for another one.  Tohru had traded Hana the pajamas for some fragrance candles that Uo had traded her for some bath stuff.  It was a little confusing at first, but they finally got the hang of it.  Then she remembered something else that had happened that night.  She remembered that they were talking about something and Hana said something that Tohru really thought meaningful.  Hanas voice filled her mind,

If you hold some one dear to you, you should try to do all you can for that person, even at your own expense.  Because to truly care for another means putting their feelings before your own.


Tohru considered this as she pulled her shirt on.  She stepped into her pants and her mind was made up.  She brushed back her hair and left her room.  She arrived at her destination and knocked lightly on his door.  There was a pause and then the door opened.



The room was empty, he wasnt there.  Tohru paused and looked again just to make sure, before she went back out to find him.  Sure enough, there was no one there.  She closed his door and walked back to her own room.  She almost made it to her door when she herd a sharp whistle come from the kitchen.  It lasted for a few seconds, and the abruptly stopped.  She realized after a moment that it must be him.  Though, then again, it could be some one else as well, she thought to herself as she descended the stairs, the whistling stopped it must have been the teapot.  Tohru stepped into the kitchen and wrinkled her eyes, trying to adjust to the light.



Oh, Miss. Honda!



Tohrus eyes, fully suited to the light, now saw the young man standing before her.  



Im so sorry; I didnt mean to wake you up.



Its fine I was up any way, no need to worry!  Tohru smiled gleefully.



In that case, would you like some tea?  Yuki smiled in return as he pored another cup.



Id love some thank you!  She bubbled happily, as she took the tea that he offered.



Tohru and Yuki left and sat in the other room.  Tohru sat down across from Yuki and blew at her tea.  Yuki studied her features as she took a sip.  He saw how her beautiful hair softly touched her cheek and came flowing over her shoulder.  How soft her skin looked and probably felt, though he dare not have the nerve to do such a bold thing as to see if he was right.  How he longed to tell her his feelings, even though she felt nothing towards him.  He took a sip of his own and stared at the girl staring back at him.  He smiled and she smiled back.  I love just being around her, he thought to himself.



So Miss. Honda, Yuki said, putting down his cup, Tomorrow when we get back to school we will have to explain to the teacher about what happened,



Yes...  Tohru said as she stared at the tea in her own cup.



Whats wrong?  Yuki said noticing the change in her eagerness.



I-its nothing, she stuttered finally.



Yuki could plainly see that is was defiantly was something.  The urge to embrace her and whisper softly in her ear that everything would be okay, was too great.  He hated to see Tohru this way.



Tohru, can you please tell me?  I want to help, Yuki said sincerely.



Y-Yuki?  Tohru said with a bit of astonishment.



Yes?  Yuki said off guard by her tone of voice.



You called me Tohru,



I-I did?  Yuki said surprised at his own foolishness, Im sorry Miss. Honda I didn-



Its okay!  Tohru giggled, Its okay to call me Tohru if you want!  I would be happy if you did!



Thank you Mi-, Tohru, Yuki finished with a big smile, Im hoping that you might tell me what the matter was,



Oh, Tohru said with her spirits up more that before, I was just thinking, I really dont want to cause any one trouble,



Tohru, Yuki said now with concern in his voice, you dont deserve this.  You worked hard this year especially so that you could get into a good collage.  You cant give it all up just because you dont want to hurt some ones feelings.  It is not your price to pay.  She did you wrong and I intend to fix it.



Yuki I dont know how I could ever thank you, Tohru said with tears in her eyes, You dont know how much this means to me.  Thanks to you, I can now accomplish the dream that my mother never got to finish.



Tohru sat there for a moment crying out of appreciation and joy.  Finally, she calmed down, drank the last of her tea, and started to get up.  Yuki was finished as well and went over to take Tohrus glass as well.  He was about two feet away from her when she slipped on one of the seating pillows.  Yuki stood there watching as she fell into him.  A large cloud engulfed both of them and when it cleared, Tohru was kneeling on the floor apologizing repeatedly to the small grey mouse in front of her.



I so sorry!  Tohru cried, Right after you helped me too!



No, no, Im fine are you okay?  Yuki said as he looked up at Tohru.



Im fine, here, Tohru said, picking up Yuki and his clothes, Ill just take you to your room.



Tohru ascended the stairs and headed towards Yukis room two doors away from her own.  She opened the door slowly and turned on the light.  She stepped carefully over to Yukis bed and set him down on his soft blankets.  A slight boom rang out and Tohru turned around blushing franticly as she held his clothes out behind her.  She quietly walked out the door and said goodnight over her shoulder.  Yuki quickly got into his clothes, grabbed something from his dresser drawer, and quickly walked to Tohrus room.  She had just gotten inside and closed the door.  Yuki finally got the courage and looked at what was in his hand.  He tried to swallow the lump in his thought without success.  His hands trembled as he slid the contents in his palm under her door, and walked quickly back to his own.



Hm?  



Tohru turned around and saw that something was crammed under her door.  She opened her door and looked around.



No one... thats strange...  Tohru murmured to herself as she picked up what had just been in Yukis hand mere seconds ago.  



It was a note.  Tohru studied the outside of it for a moment.



To my dear Tohru it read.



Tohru plopped down on her bed and curiously opened the letter.  



It read;



My dearest Tohru,



My whole life as I look back seems bleak and foreboding.  The pains I have endured and the burdens I have carried had left me week.  I knew only foolishness for all I had been regarded was that.  I see now that I would have been doomed to a dismal and dark future if not for the way I have changed.  My life has brightened and I now see it in a different light.  My heart has softened and I can even begin to smile as if I never had before.  It was you who changed me.  For some one finally accepted me for who I was, what I was, without question.  You saved me.  Your hand taking mine and grasping it as if not to let me wander back, your soft voice encouraging me on, the way you smile that I can never help but to return, the way you laugh for hours on end at the most simplest of things, and your eyes.  Your eyes how they sparkle and glisten when ever I look into them.  Just these things about you make me happy to know you.  I thought that I could live for me and no one else.  Now, I realize that it is time to respect the one that I love.  Tohru you are the one that I respect.  I love you.  I know that you might not love me as well but I just had to tell you before my heart explodes from keeping it all in.  Please, if you feel the same, let me know.  Do not keep me waiting.  If not then I am sorry to have bothered you.



With love nevertheless,

Yuki





Tohru sat there in shock.  Her heart beat rapidly.  She did not think it was real at first, a figment of her imagination.  She read it over several times and decided with much joy that it was indeed real.  She jumped off the bed and opened her door.  She walked quietly down towards Yukis room and knocked on his door.



Yuki, who had not been able to go to sleep herd the knocking.  His heart raced and his stomach filled with butterflies.  He arose from his bed and opened the door.  He almost fainted at what he saw.  Tohru there in front of him with the biggest smile he had ever seen on.  



Tohru...  Yuki said in astonishment, I was sure that you loved Kyo,



No, I love you, she said as she leaned forward and gently kissed Yuki.



Yuki was stunned.  His dream had come true.  He slipped his hands up to the back of her head and deepened the kiss.  They stayed like that for a moment, both of them wishing that that moment would last forever.



...............



Both Yuki and Tohru were oblivious to the pair of fiery red eyes that watched them.  What Kyo saw, made his heart stop.  He closed the door before he saw any more.  His heart ached, not wanting to accept that Tohru and Yuki were now....  He couldnt say it, even though he knew that it was inevitable.  Of course, he would get her.  He was after all, the most popular, athletic, handsome, and charming person in school.  How could she resist?  



How could I be so blind? he yelled to himself, she could never have loved me.  How could any one ever love me?  I am the cat.  Im not supposed to be loved.  No one has and I doubt, ever will.



A lone tear fell from his eyes that were full of hurt.  He had never cried for anyone else.  No one had ever meant any thing, no less compassion, to him before.  She... had to be the one person that he could ever care for, who would never resent him for what he was.  A beast.  He still had nightmares about that night in the woods.  How he had hurt the one that he cared for with his own bare hands.  It gave him shivers just thinking about it.  Kyo herd a shuffle of feet and reluctantly opened his door again just in time to hear their parting words.



Good night, princess, Yuki said as he softly kissed her cheek, may you sleep well,



Thank you, Tohru blushed, you too,



With that, they both smiled at one another and left to their rooms.



I-I-I-I, Kyo couldnt even manage a single word.  His vision became blurry as his eyes filled with tears, ...Lost...



.............



Good morning!  Shigure greeted every one as he entered the room.



Both Yuki and Kyo sat at the table.  Yuki had a tiny smile on and Kyo just sat there, looking at the floor.



My, dont we seem quite this morning.  Shigure said as he looked at them with his hands at his hips, I dont ever think Ive heard you two so quiet.  Youre usually are at each others necks by now.



Yuki just stared at his cousin.  Shigure could tell that some had happened last night and by the expressions on their faces, Kyo lost again.  A small little yelp rang out from the kitchen.  Shigure looked at the boys and then looked at the kitchen.



Well I guess Ill go save our precious little flower from any harm because I can see that Im the only one around her who can save the day!  Shigure said as he let his imagination run free, Ah yes, I can see it in my next book!  The handsome under appreciated man gets the lovely and beautiful flower!  A tragic tail of a man and a girl in love!



Shut up you stupid dog!  Kyo yelled, Damn it, Ill go check on her,



Kyo slowly got up from his spot.  Shigures eyes met his.  Shigure was a little startled to see so much pain and so much sadness in his expression.  Kyo walked into the kitchen just to see the one he loved finish making cod, his favorite.  Tohru turned around and greeted Kyo with a warm, heartfelt smile.



Good morning Kyo!  She greeted him as she put food onto the plates.



Yeh, Kyo said half hearted.



Kyo, Tohru said, is there something wrong?



Yeh, well, I um...  Kyo stuttered, Forget it!



Kyo walked out side and jumped into a near by tree.  



Oh, Kyo!  Waite!  Tohru begged.



Tohru could see that he didnt want to be talked to at the moment but she thought that she could try later.  She grabbed the plates and placed them in front of Shigure and Yuki.  Shigure set down the paper he was reading and dug into his breakfast.  It only took him a moment to finish.



So you two, Shigure said to Yuki and Tohru as they finished up their meal, Did something happen between the two of you to get Kyo so riled up?



Tohru blushed beat red, and Yuki just gave Shigure a menacing look.



Ah so something did happen, Shigure said with a look of triumph, how far did it escalate?



None of this a concern of yours!  Yuki snapped at his cousin.



Ah, Yukis first romance!  I have to call Aaya!  Shigure said as he leapt towards the phone.



You call him and Ill kill you.  Yuki threatened as he held Shigure by his collar.



Okay, okay, my lips are sealed.  Shigure assured his cousin, for the moment at least, He thought to himself.



Lets get out of here Tohru, Yuki said as he grabbed his bag, no need to put up with him,



Ah, so its Tohru now?  Shigure said with a smug look on his face.



Yuki just ignored the dog and walked out the door.  Tohru followed franticly trying to calm him down.



Good day Shigure!  Tell Kyo that his breakfast is on the table, and um, Ill talk to him um later and um...  She said as she tried to keep up with Yuki and talk to Shigure at the same time.



Dont worry Tohru Ill take care of everything!  Shigure waved and reassured her.



.......



Motoko!  There he is!  



Motoko spun around when she heard what she had said.  There stood the prince in all his glory.  He seemed to be looking for something.  Motoko gasped as their eyes met.  He walked down the hall in her direction, never taking his wonderful violet eyes of her own.  His beautiful silver hair caught the light and seemed to make him shine.  Motoko stood there in aw of the prince.



Hes coming, coming towards me! she squealed in her head as he stopped before her.



Hello, Miss. Minagawa, Yuki said as he looked into her eyes, May I talk to you?



Oh, yes, anything, Motoko stuttered.



Yuki lead her into an empty classroom.  Motoko walked in, still not believing that this was happening.  She had waited for this moment, or so she thought, when he would confess his love for her.  This had been the whole point that she had stayed back a year, for him.  



Miss. Minagawa I need to ask you a very important question, Yuki said as he closed the door behind him, It concerns Miss. Tohru Honda



That girl, why is she always in my way?  Motoko fumed to herself as she thought of her, Yes?



What did you do?



Hm?



Motoko was taken back by the statement.  The fire in the princes eyes, the sternness in the princes features, this was unlike him.  



I-I dont understand, she said as she realized that he must have found out about their plan,



You know perfectly what I mean, Yuki said angrily, his temper rising, you did something to Tohrus paper!



Yuki...Yuki...  Motoko said with tears in her eyes, yes, I-I did do something,



I-I changed her answers, Motoko finally whispered.



Motoko felt horrible.  There she was in the same classroom with the prince, alone.  There she stood, before her idol, crying.  Her prince there in front her, angry.  It was a nightmare come true.  Motoko had hoped that he would never have to find out the things that she had done.  The ways in which she had driven off any competitors that stood a chance at stealing his heart, had been ruthless.



Miss. Minagawa, you must tell a teacher immediately, Yuki said sternly.



I-Im so sorry, Yuki, it-it was wrong, Motoko said tears leaking from her closed eyes.



Indeed it was, Yuki said as he turned towards the door, but,



Yuki turned back around looked at the girl crying in the middle of the room, Im not one who likes to make others cry, Im sorry, He said softly.



Yuki lead Motoko to his teacher.  She explained it all and cried the whole time.  How she had entered the locked room alone, she said, and changed the answers on her test because of a grudge.  The teacher understood and suspended Motoko for 5 days.  Motoko left with her head down and her tail between her legs.  



Yuki, thank you for clearing this all up, The teacher admitted, I really didnt want to have to fail Miss. Honda if truth be told,



If truth be told teacher, neither did I, Yuki said as he turned towards the door, Ill get Tohru, and be back,



Yuki strolled down a few corridors looking for her.



Yuki!



Yuki turned at the sound of his name.  What he saw was none other than Tohru herself.



Ah, Tohru Im glad Ive found you.  I just talked to the teacher and sorted this whole ordeal out,



Tohrus eyes widened, that means that I wont fail!  She finished gleefully.



Im so happy for you Tohru,



The two of them turned around to see Hana.  



Indeed Im very happy.  I am glad that Yuki was able to handle this before I had to take any drastic measures.  Though I guess I should tell Magumi to lessen his curse to only three months instead of a whole year....



Ah Hana you really dont have to do anything...eh?!  A whole three months?!  I didnt know he could do that that long!