Disclaimer: I don't own Fruits Basket or any of the characters. (Wish I did tho.)
Kyo sat on the roof staring at the stars. Everyone had been in a subdued mood today. There hadn't even been any fights between him and that rat. Because today had been the day that, one year ago, Haru had officially gone missing. Everyone had thought the stupid cow had gotten lost on the way to school or something. But after a week had gone by, everyone was worried.
After searching the area for days the Sohma family finally had to go to the police. They set up posters and the like but nothing ever came of it. Kyo had searched and searched till even the stupid rat insisted that he come home and take a break. The cat sighed, feeling guilty for the millionth time that he wasn't there for Haru.
Another cow hadn't been born yet so everyone assumed that Haru still lived…somewhere. Kyo never stopped searching. He told the others he was just going on walks but each day he would venture farther and farther out, hoping he would turn around a tree and see Haru there. Then he would beat the cow for worrying everyone so.
Four Months Later
Kyo sighed as he looked around the forest. He was a long way from the house. Even if he ran at full speed, it would take him a couple hours to get home. He sighed and started back in the direction of home when a familiar scent caught his attention.
"Haru?" he called, "Where are you? Come out here right now ya stupid cow!! Do you know how much we've worried about you??" He frantically searched the surrounding area, not paying any attention to the time. When he finally leaned against a tree and realized the time, he was exhausted.
"Haru…you bastard…where the hell are you?" He whispered. He turned to start heading home but Haru was standing there, blocking his path.
"H-haru!! You bastard!" Kyo growled, even though he was overjoyed to see him. He pulled back one fist to punch the boy but Haru caught it easily. Kyo's eyes widened as he tried to pull away and couldn't. How the hell had Haru gotten that strong? A small smile played on Haru's lips as he stared into Kyo's amber eyes.
"Sleep Kyo. Sleep my kitten." He commanded as he exerted his will over Kyo's. What the hell was going on? Kyo tried to look away from Haru but he couldn't. Ever so slowly, he went limp in the cow's arms. Haru smiled and gently planted a kiss on Kyo's forehead. So much had gone on in the past year. So much he wanted to share. At first he had wanted to share it with Yuki. But the more he watched Yuki from a far, the more he realized that Yuki really would never love him in return. Still Yuki would always have his place in Haru's heart. But Kyo, Kyo wanted to be loved. Wanted to be accepted. Even if he was afraid of commitment. Yes, Kyo was a much better choice. Haru walked deeper into the forest, Kyo cradled gently in his arms.
Tohru stood on the front porch, a blanket wrapped around her shoulders, a worried expression on her face. Why wasn't Kyo back yet? She knew he went out to look for Haru but usually he was home by now.
"Ms. Honda, you should come back inside before you catch a cold." Yuki said after he came out and joined her.
"But Kyo…He's never been this late before." Tohru replied, worried.
"Kyo knows how to take care of himself. He'll be fine." Yuki replied as he gently but firmly guided Tohru back into the house. He glanced back out at the darkness for a second before closing the door.