Disclaimer: Fruits Basket is not mine, so no one can sue me! ^-^

Kyo's Birthday

~*Ichi*~

Tohru is narrating the story currently... (sorry, I dunno how else to say it)

"Well, New Year's passed for the second time, and Kyo's birthday is coming up. Everyone's planning in secret; even Yuki's been really nice to him lately. I think it's because on New Year's, Kagura kissed Kyo. He was really mad, but he was still so nice to everyone. I think Yuki was proud of him. Well, maybe proud isn't not exactly the word to use. But the good news is, Kyo's going to have a surprise party. He doesn't even think we know his birthday's coming up!"

"Yuki! Yuki! Where are you?" Tohru's voice rang throughout the house.

"I'm here, you know," said Kyo, chowing down on his cheerios. (I know, he doesn't eat cheerios, bear with me here)

Tohru turned around and smiled at him. "But this is something I need to talk to Yuki about, Kyo," she said. Kyo glanced at her, then glared at somebody behind her.

"Miss Honda, you called?" asked Yuki in his soft, gentle voice.

"Right! Kagura will be here soon, and we-"

"Kagura?! What the heck is she coming here for?!"

"Oh, I thought you knew...She's taking you to that five hour doctor check-up," said Yuki with a grin.

"Five Hours?!" yelled Kyo, "What the heck are you doing, sending me off with Kagura non-stop? How come Yuki can't go? I swear, I never get to see Tohru anymore!"

Tohru bit her lip as tears began to bubble in her eyes.

"You stupid, idiotic cat!" said Yuki, brushing away her tears as Kyo began panicking.

"Tohru...Don't cry. I was stupid to say that-" Kyo said.

"At last. He admits it," said Yuki.

"Shut up! Tohru, I see you all the time. Really," Kyo continued.

Tohru looked up at Kyo and smiled. "Don't worry, Kyo. We'll go out for ice cream Monday night, okay? After I finish work!" she triumphantly stated.

"Kyo!" rang Kagura's voice, and within seconds Kyo's hand was clasped in hers. "Time for you check-up, Kyo my love!" She dragged him out of the room, and Yuki and Tohru could hear him scream, "Don't let her take me!!"

Shigure, Hatori, Haru, Kisa, Momiji, Uo and Hana came in then.

"That," said Uo, "was a close call. If Hana hadn't sensed Kyo's electric signals, we'd have walked in on you."

~*~

"Sissie?" asked Kisa.

"Yes?" answered Tohru.

"I got Kyo's present from me," she said, revealing a drawing she had made of all the animals of the zodiac playing, including the cat.

"Oh, Kisa, it's a work of art! I'll buy a frame at the store. Kyo will love this!" said Tohru, taking the drawing and putting it on the table.

"Haru? You got anything yet?" asked Tohru.

"Er.Not yet. Do I have to?"

"Yes!" said Kisa. "Sissie wants you to get a present for Kyo, so you have to!"

"Okay, okay," said Haru. (A/N: I don't wanna write Hatsuharu every time)

"Okay then, that leaves.Shigure and Yuki. Shigure?"

"Oh yeah.Here you go, Tohru," said Shigure, handing her a picture of a black dog chewing on an orange cat's tail.

"Yuki took that one," said Shigure, smiling.

"I really think Miss Honda would prefer it if you got him something that would make him feel good about himself," said Yuki, glaring at Shigure.

"Can't anyone take a joke? I was only kidding! Here Tohru." He handed her a crystal-looking cat, painted orange.

"It's beautiful Shigure," said Tohru.

"What the heck is with all the Zodiac animals? Especially the cat!" asked Uo.

"The cat is not a Zodiac animal. It is an outlaw," replied Yuki.

"Yuki, would you stop being so jumpy?" asked Hatori.

"What's with the animals?" asked Uo once more.

"Er." began Tohru, but Kagura came dashing in.

"I've got it, Tohru!" she yelled, handing Tohru a red envelope, sealed with a heart sticker.

"Great, Kagura!" Tohru put the rest of the stuff away, along with the envelope. Kagura then ran away, remembering that she was supposed to be with Kyo during his check-up. Cries of "I'm coming, darling!" could be heard even after she left the house.

"Oh, um.Yuki. What are you getting Kyo?" Tohru asked, but then remembered that he probably didn't want to get Kyo anything.

"A secret," said Yuki, looking slightly embarrassed. (This is not a Kyo/Yuki fic, okay??)

So he really is getting something for Kyo, she thought.

~*~

Tohru quickly removed her notebook from her bag and began to do all of her homework for that night. (she's at school, had time to finish it in class) Glancing over at Yuki, she noticed he was looking at her, as small smile on his face. Tohru gave him the best smile she had and waved a little. He looked surprised, then smiled in return.

How lucky am I, that such an incredible girl has entered my life? He wondered. He suddenly remembered how happy he had been when he heard her calling his name, then Kyo saying, "I'm here, you know." But, to his joy, Tohru had said, "But this is something I need to talk to Yuki about, Kyo."

"Yuki? Are you deaf? Student council meeting.Let's go!"

"Wake up from your daydream, you *fluffy* rat!" yelled Kyo.

"Do I have to go now?" asked Yuki.

"Yes. It'll be quick."

Yuki sighed and grabbed his bag. He mouthed `see you after work' to Tohru, then followed the senior girl out of the classroom. Tohru nodded then continued the last homework assignment. She was almost done.

"Oh, oops! I almost forgot!" said the teacher. Everyone looked up, even Kyo. Tohru, who had just finished with all her work, stared at the teacher.

"Okay, don't get too excited, but the dance is on Saturday at eight, not Friday. Student council members must attend with a date. By the way, Kyo, stay after five minutes for saying a bad word."

Kyo, who had been trying to catch Tohru's eye, glared at the teacher, but said nothing. The bell rang, and Tohru left in the midst of many students.

~*~

Tohru came out of the building where she worked, feeling exhausted. She stood up straight and smiled as she saw Kyo walking towards her.

"Thanks for coming to pick me up," she said. "There's an ice cream shop around the corner."

"No problem," Kyo said, and the two began walking.

Suddenly, it started to rain (A/N: hehehe). Tohru shivered slightly, hoping Kyo wouldn't notice. But he did. He quickly took off his jacket and wrapped it around her.

"Kyo, no; I'm fine. Er.thanks," she said, seeing his `don't' give me that crap' look.

"Remember what I told you," he said, staring off into nothingness. "Let people know when there's something wrong." He turned to look at her. "You can let me know, as well. Tohru-"

They stopped walking as Kyo stared into Tohru's eyes.

"What?" she asked, air-headed as ever.

"Er.Nothing," he said, and continued walking.

~*~

"Mmm! I love ice cream!" said Tohru, sitting across from Kyo in the ice cream shop.

"So.How have you been doing in school?" Kyo asked, trying to make conversation.

"Fine, I guess," she said.

"So, um.Who are you going to.er.the dance with?" Kyo asked, face down, thinking: Not Yuki, please, not Yuki, not Yuki.

"Nobody," she said, looking a bit sad. "I mean, who wants to go with an airhead like me?"

"I do," said Kyo, staring into his ice cream and turning red. "I mean.Not to say you're an airhead or anything.but.aw heck.will you come with me?" he added quickly.

Tohru looked as though she would burst with happiness. "Of course I will!" she practically sang. "Kyo, thank you so much! Oh, I'm so happy!"

"Er.Tohru.I think I should be thanking you. It's Friday, right?"

"Yep! Friday at eight!" Suddenly she realized.That was Kyo's birthday-the day of the party.

"I'll go pay," said Kyo, standing up.

"No! Kyo, I'll-"

"I said I'd pay, so sit down," said Kyo in his finishing tone.

~*~

So how is it? Does anyone like it? This is my first fan fiction ever, so please don't be too hard! Questions and comments are welcome!! Thanks!!