Sweet Memories

Okay, this is an AU where Tohru is now an adult remembering times spent with the Sohmas (although they are not from her point of view). It's a collection of stories. I may draw it all together and lead up to the time where she is remembering from, or not. I just hope you enjoy these stories! (by the way, this is my first fanfic)

Time for the usual stuff: I own Furuba, I would LOVE some Flames, and don't you DARE R&R. Wait, that's not how it goes… ;) (I don't own FB, please R&R. and I don't really care if you flame because you're the one wasting your time!)

Now for the first chapter…

Tohru browsed through the books at the library, muttering to herself. "Let's see now, it should be around her somewhere…" Suddenly, she stopped and a sweet smile formed on her face. She gently picked up the book she had stopped at, looking longingly at the elegant horse carrying its two riders bareback across a meadow.

How odd, just was I was thinking about…

A faint blush stained her cheeks as pink as her button-down dress as she remembered that precious afternoon…

"I have some good news everyone!" Shigure said enthusiastically before taking a bite of Tohru's delicious beef stew.

"Get on with it." muttered Kyo. "It's probably something stupid"

Shigure shook his head at this and pointed at his full cheeks…

"Naturally, he remembers just before stuffing food in his mouth." Yuki commented.

When Shigure finished chewing, he announced the news: "We are all going to the countryside! There is a lovely place owned by the Sohmas, with horses and individual cabins!"

At this, Tohru looked overwhelmed "But… individual cabins? And horses? I, I don't know, it all sounds so expensive! I can't keep going on these trips and not paying anything! And you let me live here and everything, and I don't do anything for you! Oh no, I simply couldn't! I-"

At this point, Shigure interrupted. "Nonsense. Why, you just now cooked us a lovely meal, much more satisfying that burnt rice, or burnt miso…" He trailed off.

Tohru stilled looked uneasy, and sensing she was just about the start rambling again, Yuki said "He's quite right, you know. You have cooked and cleaned for us for about two years now, and it's been a while since our last vacation. Just relax."

"Yeah, don't make such a big deal out of it. It's not like we do this every week" added Kyo, by now getting irritated.

"Well, I guess you are right, but I still should pay for something! My cabin or gas money or…" Tohru's eyes started to get that dizzy look, so Shigure interrupted again, saying, "Why, Kyo, did my ears deceive me, or did you just agree with Yuki?"

Cat ears popped up on Kyo's head. "What! You're crazy, of course not! Why would I ever agree with that Yuki!"

"Because you know I'm right" said Yuki coolly. At this, Kyo leapt to his feet. "Shut up, you damn Rat! I don't even want to go on the stupid trip anyway! Not if YOU'RE going." He shouted, before storming out of the room.

Tohru's eyes stopped spinning when the door slid shut with a bang.

Oh no, they're fighting again! And it's all my fault…

"Pity, and here I thought you two might be starting to get along." mourned the dog.

"Now why would I want to do that?" Yuki shot a cold look at Shigure.

"Well, it's settled then! We leave in two days!" Shigure said cheerily, ignoring Yuki's glare.

Hatori did the driving!

Tohru pressed her face to the glass, staring at beautiful land stretching as far as the eye could see. "Wow, it's so beautiful!"

Oh, Mom, I wish you could see! I can't believe the Sohmas are taking me somewhere so nice!

"Yeah, yeah, I've seen it all before. Are we there yet?" Kyo had decided to come along at the last minute, and was not happy about it

"Actually, we just arrived." Hatori stated.

After everyone had settled in, Yuki came and knocked on Tohru's door.

"Miss Honda?"

"Oh! Be right there!" seconds later, the door opened. Tohru was slightly flushed, and the room behind her was perfect and cheerful.

She is looks so beautiful, so, so…

"Amazing."

"What?" Tohru said.

Did I say that out loud? Think, Yuki, think!

"Well… it's just amazing that your room can be so neat and friendly after only 30 minutes here. Mine isn't exactly perfect." Yuki managed.

"O-oh! I could come and clean it for you! It's no trouble at all! After all I am supposed to be your housekeeper, I'm sorry I didn't think of it earlier!" she apologized.

"No, no, you are supposed to be relaxing. I'll be fine, really." Yuki reassured her. "Do you want to go horseback riding this afternoon?"

"That would be wonderful! I brought a pair of pants just in case! Are your sure it's all right?"

"Quite sure." Yuki said as he smiled. "I'll leave you to change."

"I'll be very quick! Thank you so much!" Tohru started to close the door.

"Oh, Miss Honda?"

"Yes?" responded the onigiri (A/N for those that don't know, onigiririce ballTohru. Just in case!)

"Have you ridden before?" he asked.

"A little. Just for fun." Tohru blushed as she answered. "A long time ago, but I haven't been able to since. Horses are… well, the chance just didn't come up."

Horses are too expensive. I couldn't have asked mom, with her working so hard just to get us by, or grandpa, who was being so kind already, to pay for it! I just couldn't!

Looking a little awkward wearing pants, Tohru stepped out of her one-room cabin and found Yuki waiting with his back to her

"Um, I'm ready. Sorry it took so long." She said shyly. Yuki jumped at her voice and turned around.

"Oh, not at all, Miss Honda. Shall we go?" said Yuki. He stood and offered his arm to her. She took it and they headed off to the stables.

There were already two horses waiting for them, an elegant white arab mare for Tohru, and a skittish chestnut gelding for Yuki, also Arabian. A groom was there waiting, and after he and Tohru had been thoroughly introduced, he helped her mount up, and saw her and Yuki off.

As Tohru waved to the fading figure of yet another Sohma, Yuki watched her. She seemed to be a natural! So, the Onigiri wasn't a klutz all the time…

"I know a lovely place we can go to. It won't take us too long. Let's start out slow. Just let me know if you need to stop." Yuki said to her.

Tohru nodded, and they settled into a comfortable silence. About 30 minutes later, and after some polite chatting and more silence, Yuki announced that they had nearly reached their destination.

"What is that? It sounds like water!" Tohru commented. Yuki gave a small, genuine smile, and simply said "You'll see."

A/N not much of a cliff-hanger, but I had to break it up somehow! Lol. I really hope you enjoyed the first chapter! I'll update soon.