I do not own Fruits basket and I'm writing of the high I got from finishing my Ouran High School Host Club story :)

Chapter one

The kiss that started it all

It was a blustery fall day and Tohru Honda stood serenely in front of the stove stirring breakfast. Life was going perfectly, Akito had lifted the curse on his deathbed and now she was free to hug all of the Sohmas without them transforming. It was the year after her graduation and she had gone to work in Ayame's shop. It was a lot better than her cleaning job at night. Tohru was just glad that Shigure had let her stay in his house after she had graduated. They were her family; Kyo and Yuki were like her older brothers. And Shigure… well Shigure was Shigure, housing her for all these years and not complaining about her presence once. She pictured his face with his gorgeous brown black hair and his eyes which were always so full of laughter. Tohru sighed and then blushed. 'Gah, Don't go there Tohru, besides it's really not a good idea to day dream about Him, especially while the stove's lit,' she thought giving herself a mental slap. 'But still, we could be married except for the little intimacy detail. I mean come on, he's always the first one I talk to in the morning and I cook and clean for him. It wouldn't be so bad though, to be married to him.' She sighed happily and then looked up at her mother's picture that hung on the wall by the stove.

"Oh mom" she said quietly, "I'm such a lucky girl." Tohru stood for a while and then absentmindedly looked at the clock. She paused for a moment and then freaked out. It was already 9:30 and she had to be a t work by 10. "Oh no," she said frantically pouring breakfast into the dishes. She'd just have to catch something to eat on her lunch break. Tohru expertly balanced the bowls in her hands and then raced into the dining room. Yuki sat sluggishly on one side of the table with Kyo glaring at him from the other. Shigure sat at the head of the table with his newspaper and a cigarette dangling out of the corner of his mouth.

"Oh, Good morning Tohru," he said brightly stubbing out his cigarette as soon as he saw Tohru rush into the room. "Why the hurry this morning my little housewife?" he asked. Tohru blushed as it was a habit now. Kyo smacked him upside the head and Yuki glared at him and half heartedly said.

"Don't talk to her like that Shigure." He warned. Shigure laughed and then folded his newspaper. He picked up his chopsticks and dug in.

"Ah Tohru what would we do without you and your feasts?" Shigure said dramatically. Tohru smiled and nodded absently not really paying attention. She frantically pulled on her jacket and scarf.

"It's just oatmeal you damn mutt," Kyo said angrily. Yuki still hadn't picked up his chopsticks. Tohru noticed and then walked over to him and placed them in his hands. Yuki stared blearily at them and then began to eat. "So remember Kyo-kun, you need to be home from the dojo early today because Hatori, and Ayame are coming over for dinner with Momiji and Hatsaharu." Tohru reminded them as she searched frantically for her purse. "Oh my where did I put that thing." Tohru said frantically. Shigure chuckled. "I'll also be late tonight because I need to go to the market to get groceries for tonight." She walked around the table to Kyo and flattened his hair absently. Tohru was so lost in her ramblings that she didn't notice the strange looks she was receiving from everyone. Yuki was wide awake now as she sent a more motherly look than usual at him. She was actually acting like their mother…well more than she usually did. "Well I'm off," she said walking winding a scarf around her neck towards Shigure. He stared perplexedly at her until she leaned down and placed a kiss on his lips. His eyes widened and he froze. It was a very wifely sort of kiss quick and sweet and all Shigure could do was sit there as she stood up and then walked out the door, leaving a very confused Yuki and Kyo and an even more confused Shigure. Kyo's chopsticks clattered to the floor and Yuki could only stare at the door with his held limply in his hands.

"What was that?" Yuki asked.

"How the hell should I know?" Kyo snapped. "This is your fault Shigure!"

"That was definitely not like our Tohru, I wonder what's gotten into her." Shigure said absently hiding a small smile behind his newspaper.

"I say we don't mention it until she does," Yuki said softly. Kyo nodded.

"As much as I hate to agree with you, you damn rat, I think that's a fair idea." Kyo said retrieving his chopsticks. Shigure laughed and then stood up.

"I'm going to go tell Haa-san all about it!" Shigure teased heading towards the phone. He was knocked to the floor by Yuki and Kyo's fists. They left and Shigure went to his office to think. Tohru was acting strange, he'd see her in the kitchen zoning out more than usual and then there was the extra motherly and…wifely behavior. Shigure leaned on his elbow and tapped his chin with a fan. He wondered what was causing her to act so strangely. As far as he knew nothing too terribly important was happening and there wasn't an important date coming up. So what could it be? The phone rang and Shigure was jerked out of his thoughts. He just stared at it for a moment and then calmly picked it up.

"Hello," he said.

"Ah Gure Where is our little flower this morning? She's never late!" Ayame whined.

"Tohru just left Aya," Shigure said. "She was a little off this morning."

"Off? Whatever do you mean?" Aya asked.

"You'll see when she gets there," Shigure promised laughter in his eyes

"But Gure, that's no fun!" Ayame complained. Shigure just smiled and then hung up the phone.

Ayame sniffed as he put down the phone. He looked around and neither of his assistants came to see what was ailing him. He frowned and then groaned loudly. There was a crash from the back room and then his assistant Mina came stumbling out of the back room. Her usual maid attire was on and in his opinion she looked absolutely adorable.

"Oh Mina-chan life for me is so low right now. Tohru-chan is late and Gure-san is being so mean to me again." Ayame fake sobbed into his hand. He saw Mine sigh and then smile slightly as she patted his back. Then the bell over the shop door rag and he looked up with a cheery smile bright on his face. Tohru walked in the door balancing three cups of coffee and a bakery box in her hands. Ayame's face fell and then he slumped into a seat. "Oh, it's only you Tohru. I thought you wouldn't grace us with your presence today."

"Oh, I'm so sorry Ayame-san, it's just that…well…I kind of…" Tohru trailed off with a blush on her cheeks. Ayame perked up and observed her closely. Shigure had been right; Tohru was off, way off. Tohru smiled and then said cheerily. "What needs done boss?"

"I need you to clean the shop," Ayame said resting his face on his hands, "It just gets so messy this time of year." Of course he had an ulterior motive. Cleaning was mindless work for Tohru and he'd be able to read her like an open book. Tohru nodded and then started to clean. Her face displayed a wild array of emotions: disgust, fear, and then just a hint of pleasure. Ayame wondered what on earth could have brought this on. He sighed and then shrugged. He'd find out all in good time. Ayame got up and went to the back room to start a new pattern. Once he was gone Mina turned to Tohru and spoke.

"What happened this morning Tohru?" Mina asked placing a hand on her shoulder. Tohru blushed and then focused on her broom.

"It finally happened today, Mina," Tohru whispered. Mina gasped and then put a hand under her chin.

"What are you going to do?" Mina asked.

"I don't know, but what if Shigure-san kicks me out?" Tohru quickly brushed a tear of her face.

"Oh Tohru, if he does you can come stay with me." Mina said. Tohru nodded and went back to sweeping. She was completely not expecting the question that popped from Mina's lips. "So, what was it like?" she asked. Tohru almost fell over.

"Wh-what?" Tohru sputtered. Mina grinned devilishly.

"How was it?" Mina asked slowly. Tohru was silent for a moment and then she smiled softly.

"Amazing," she said softly.

Ayame stood behind the back room door with his mouth hanging open. Why couldn't women actually tell each other what they were talking about? He was itching to know what their entire conversation was about. All he had heard were the phrases "It finally happened," and "What if Shigure throws me out?" Ayame was extremely curious. But then again he could always drag the information from Shigure or his beloved younger brother.

Later that night Ayame sat with his two best friends in the whole wide world, his younger brother, Momiji, Haru, and of course Kyo waiting for Tohru to come home and make supper. There was a lot of friendly chatter around the table and Ayame was dying to ask Shigure about Mine and Tohru's conversation.

"So Gure when do you plan to turn poor little Tohru out of your house and home?" Ayame asked dramatically. Shigure's jaw dropped. Hatori looked up from his cigarette and stared at Shigure. Kyo and the other young adults turned to stare at him also. Shigure regained his composure and smiled.

"I didn't plan on it," Shigure said. "I've rather gotten used to having warm home cooked meals in my stomach."

"Yeah and he's hoping that Tohru will kiss him again," Kyo muttered under his breath. Momiji heard this and gasped.

"What Tohru kissed him!" Momiji shouted. Hatori looked shocked and he dropped his cigarette and Ayame snorted with laughter. Hatori bent and picked up the smoldering cigarette and took a long draw from it.

"Good going you stupid cat," Yuki hissed.

"It's not my fault, you damn rat," Kyo cried, "How was I supposed to know that he'd hear me!" Only Hatsaharu looked unaffected.

"You should have been smart enough to say it in your head," Yuki countered.

"You tryin to start something you damn rat?' Kyo shouted.

"What's the point? I'll just pound you like I did the las hundred times," Yuki said nonchalantly. His eyes gleamed.

"You want to come say that to my face?" Kyo hissed.

"Stupid cat," Yuki said.

"Damn rat," Kyo shouted. He lunged for Yuki who was sitting across the table. Yuki disappeared in the blink of an eye and punched Kyo in the back of the head as he flew across the table. Shigure sighed as they fought.

"Try not to wreck the house," Shigure pleaded. The pair ignored him and grappled with each other all the way out the door.

"Those two never learn," Hatori commented dryly.

"I'll go out and see if they're okay," Hatsaharu said monotonously. Momiji nodded.

"Me to," he chimed. They got up and strolled out the door where sounds of Yuki and Kyo fighting could be heard.

The trio sat in an awkward silence. It was broken by a nervous giggle from Ayame. Then Hatori stubbed out his cigarette and turned a glare on Shigure.

"What were you thinking you dumb mutt?" Hatori asked with a cool edge of steel in his voice.

"Hey in my defense I didn't even do anything to her," Shigure said amusedly.

"And you had better not plan on doing anything either," Hatori threatened

"Wah Haa-san is so mean," Shigure whined but his eyes glittered slyly.

"I mean it Shigure," Hatori warned.

"I promise that I will not force Tohru to do anything she doesn't want to do," Shigure said sincerely. 'But of course I won't be protesting if she does want anything.' Hatori harrumphed and Ayame watched Shigure as a plan started to formulate in his scheming mind. 'Oh dear this can't end well' Ayame thought. Then they all turned and looked at the front door as Tohru walked in. She noticed their stares immediately.

"What?...Do I have something on my face?" she asked innocently. Shigure smiled a sly smile and shook his head.

"Nothing at all my little house wife." Shigure said brightly receiving a death glare from Hatori.

Hi this is the first chapter of what's going to turn into a Tohru X Shigure. I'd appreciate a review to see what yall think. Thanx! :)

-Lady Auzie