AN: This is an idea I've had for quite awhile but could never get to flesh out until now. This will have future chapters, but given how crazy my life is especially now that school's started up again (I work in the cafeteria, I'm not a student lol, graduate of 2014) I might be slow with all of my stories. I will try not to fall behind too badly though!

As always, I read and appreciate every single review! I'm sorry if I don't have time to reply, but know it makes my day when I hear feedback. Also if you have requests, feel free to mention them and I'll see if I can write something for you! No promises, but I'll consider anything thrown at me. My creative juices run dry sometimes so I like ideas or themes to build from.

This story does contain hints at AkiGure (cough, my second FB OTP, cough). I love Akito so she will be making an appearance later on! (Spoiler) she is a friend of Tohru so I feel like some heart to heart moments would be nice~.

This can be considered a sequel to A Sacred Night, but it can also be considered stand alone. It's totally up to you guys if you want them to be the same time line!

Yuki and Tohru may seem a bit OOC, but not without reason. They are meant to seem a bit unlike themselves and it will be explained in chapter 2.

Without further ado, enjoy!

I don't own Fruits Basket or the characters.

Tohru set up breakfast on the table just as Kyo and Shigure walked in.

"Ah, good morning, you two! Help yourself to whatever you like!"

"Thank you, sweet Tohru! You're still far too kind to cook such delicious meals for us." Shigure was always so comically grateful, she couldn't help but smile.

"Yeah, thank you, Tohru." Kyo wasn't as enthused, but he didn't have to be. She knew he appreciated it and cared, he just wasn't overly energetic about those things. It's not him.

"It's my pleasure! Thank YOU for still giving me a roof over my head!"

"Oh don't be silly, Tohru-kun. You're practically part of the family now. And it's the least we can do after everything you've done for us."

"It's quite alright!- hey is Yuki up yet? I haven't seen him this morning..."

Tohru couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed her boyfriend hadn't showed up yet... She made all of his favorites because he seemed really out of it last night.

"Oh he'll be around. Sometimes he just likes to sleep in."

"Damn lazy rat."

"Come now, Kyo. He deserves a late day every now and again. You take them more often than he does."

"Now what's that supposed to mean, you dumb dog?"

Tohru tuned them out and walked towards the door. She knew he was probably alright but given his aloof demeanor last night she needed to check-

She nearly bumped into the former rat in question as he turned around the corner. She backpedaled and bowed in apology.

"I'm sorry, Yuki-kun! I just wanted to check on you! Good morning!" She looked back up at him with a wide smile that quickly faded. His eyes were still distant, his face slightly flushed.

"Good morning, Tohru-san... Forgive my tardiness..."

"Oh it's... No problem.. Are you ok?"

"Yeah... Guess I'm just... Not myself. I apologize." He walked forward a bit, his arm brushing against her just slightly, and immediately she noticed his cheeks turn pink as a quiet noise escaped him and his body turned rigid as he walked. It was concerning to say the least... But she wouldn't hound him about it. He didn't seem up for talking about it. "Thank you for cooking another lovely breakfast, Tohru."

"Oh, you're welcome! I made you your favorites!" She bounced over beside him as he sat down.

"So it would seem." He flashed a sweet smile up towards her. "You truly are the kindest person." Her face turned red hot as she folded her legs to sit on the cushion beside him.

"Oh- no no! I couldn't possibly be! I just wanted to do something nice for you!" Despite her trying not to look at him out of embarrassment, she noticed out of the corner of her eye that his eyelids dropped just a bit, his cheeks turning a shade darker.

"I mean it, Tohru-chan, and you just prove it more and more everyday." He leaned closer to her, nuzzling into her hair. She froze, unsure of how to react in this situation. Yuki had never acted like this... And not five minutes ago he was acting really cold and unreachable.

"Bleh! I'm out of here. I'm gonna go train. Too much lovey dovey gross shit in here." Kyo stood and left - Tohru had totally forgotten that he and Shigure were still there, and she was willing to bet Yuki did too... And was still ignoring them given one of his hands moved to her leg.

Shigure simply chuckled.

"Oh dear, looks like despite that our curse was lifted, even he can't escape this time of the year, although I must say this is the first time Yuki has ever been affected by it. I wonder if it's because now he has a chosen..." He trailed off, leaving Tohru completely confused.

"Wait, what do you mean? What's going on? What time? And chosen what?"

"Ah, mating season, of course! You must be his chosen mate!"

Her eyes widened and her jaw dropped. M-mating season? Yuki was still ignoring anything going on around them, trailing his lips over her cheek without a care in the world.

"Mating season?"

"Yes! We were once possessed by the spirits of animals, so naturally that particular part came with it. Although like I said, Yuki never even showed signs he felt the effects... But now that he has you I guess it's coming out! It is spring, the rats' mating season afterall." He chuckled. "Oh Tohru, forgive him, will you? Right now the only thing he can think of or register is you. He won't be like this the whole time, but... He has no control over it. Oh I do wonder how Akito put up with me last year ~."

Yuki pressed closer to her, his hand sliding up her thigh. "Tohru..."

"Well! I suppose I'll get going and leave you two to do what you will. Thank you again for the breakfast." He snickered as he turned to walk out. "Maybe I should pay a visit to Aki... Oh did I say that out loud? Ignore the babbling old man. Have fun with him. Don't make a mess of my house, okay?" He winked over his shoulder at her, and then he was gone.

Tohru turned bright red at the implications, and the heat in her face only intensified when she could feel Yuki's breathing against her skin, the hand that wasn't on her thigh wrapping around her and pulling her more firmly to him. She was embarrassed at the sudden affection and in front of the others, but if she was honest with herself, she was enjoying it. She made no move to stop him as his fingers slid under her skirt. Instead she leaned into his touch, the bottom of her stomach beginning to burn. Suddenly, Yuki froze, his breathing shallow, tense and strained.

"I... I'm sorry, Tohru..." He immediately pulled away from her looking away. "I...I don't know what came over me... It was indecent. I'm sorry."

"Yuki..." She laid a hand on his arm, knowing his twitch was from surprise and heightened senses. "Don't apologize... I understand." She turned her gaze to his crotch, able to see the bulge despite his effort to lift his leg over it. "You're just..." She leaned close to him. "Horny... Right?" She nipped his ear how she knew he liked as she pressed a hand against the tent in his pants. She was never this bold, but she felt an almost primal need to be... How strange. A sharp hiss escaped through his teeth as his body stiffened, but she knew it wasn't out of pain.

"Tohru..."

"Don't worry... Let me help you..."

She heard him swallow, and a couple seconds later his body relaxed.

"Alright... But not here." Before she had a chance to react he stood and grabbed her hand, pulling her into a standing position and leading her upstairs. He certainly wasn't wasting time, but judging from the bulge and how sensitive he seemed to touch, he probably couldn't help it. It was mating season... He had to be horny as hell and had been since last night. That must've been what that look had been for. His gaze had seemed rather...heated yet distant - as though he was suppressing it with everything he had - as he said goodnight, and their nightly kiss seemed to linger just a few milliseconds longer.

Now she was in his room, Yuki locking the door behind them and closing the window as he spoke. "Tohru-san, this isn't something you have to do... You can leave if you want to."

"I want to do this for you... You've done a lot for me, and afterall..." She attempted to send him her own heated glare, though she was certain she looked ridiculously foolish. "I am your mate, right?"

They had recently given themselves to each other, and it had been a magical loving night. Both had never been touched by any other, and neither ever wanted to be. Perhaps his essentially going-into-heat and wanting her was just a sign that they were indeed mated for life... Soul mates...

At the present, Yuki's face flushed and turned a deep red. "I suppose that's true... But... Only if you're sur-" she cut him off by kneeling in front of him and unzipping his pants. She hadn't done this before, only lightly touched him before they got down to it, but... She wanted to do it for him right now.

"Shhh... You talk too much, Yuki. Just enjoy it." She reached into his underwear and pulled his throbbing member free. It was hot and heavy, pulsing thickly. It had to be torture to deal with...

"Tohru..."

She gave a couple experimental strokes, pleased with the strangled moan that came from his throat as he leaned back against the wall. She kept stroking his shaft slowly, occasionally swiping her thumb over the tip, as she mentally braced herself for what she had planned. She could only hope she didn't make a fool of herself...

A shakey moan was too telling that he was enjoying just what her hand was doing to him. She smirked and faintly kissed the tip, pleasantly surprised when he twitched and gasped. Not giving him a chance to question if she was okay with it, she closed her mouth over the head, prodding her tongue against the tip of him.

"Gah- Tohru..." One of his hands moved to her hair, gripping it lightly as she slowly took his length into her mouth. She inwardly groaned and berated herself when she couldn't take his entirety, but she reminded herself of just who she was pleasuring. Yuki wasn't someone that was going to care about something trivial like that, he just appreciated what she could do and that she wanted to of her own accord. Unsure of what to do, she trailed her mouth back, stopping just below the head. Suddenly self-consciousness and embarrassment came over her, but she refused to back out now. It wouldn't be fair and if she was ever going to learn how to do this, she had to make herself. Positioning her tongue, she pressed it along the underside of him firmly as she lowered her mouth again. His grip on her hair tightened considerably as he released a deep hush of air. Taking this as a good sign, she kept her tongue against him as she moved. His noises gradually got louder, and she took note how much more vocal he was than their last encounter. He must've been much, much more sensitive. It was obvious in his moans and gasping and clinging to her hair, as well as how hard and hot his member was. She wondered if this would be a one time need, or if he would be this horny throughout the mating season, and if it was the latter, how long was the season for rats? She didn't even know rats had a breeding season...

"Ah... Ah- Tohru..." She opened her eyes and looked up at him, the sight making her own organ burn and dampen in arousal. His head was tilted down, his eyes squeezed shut, mouth agape, his face red as beads of sweat trailed down his skin. Yuki looked absolutely overwhelmed by pleasure, and Tohru found herself blushing harder than before knowing she was the cause of his expression. His composure was completely broken... Going off a whim, she sucked on him lightly, instantly rewarded with a loud strangled cry as his back arched and he leaned his head back, his grip tightening even more. Was this really the same Prince Yuki she knew so well, the Yuki that was always calm and collected and couldn't be influenced easily?... Her eyes darkened and her gut exploded in flames at the thought. She was doing this to him. Only she had ever seen him like this... She didn't even know herself it seemed, she never knew she had such a naughty side... She never would've thought of doing this to anyone before, yet she was so willing with Yuki.

She forced herself back into the moment as he moaned her name loudly, followed by more panting and those "ah" "ohhh" and various noises that sent scorching heat to her abdomen. It was as though his heat was spreading into her. She could hardly keep herself still as her nether regions throbbed in need... Yet somehow she got the feeling his need had been much worse, as unimaginable as it was.

"Hng- Tohru... I'm..." Knowing what Yuki was trying to say, the brunette pulled off him, closing her hand around him and stroking him.

"L...let go..." There goes her seductive charm. She really needed to practice dirty talk...

With a choked cry, Yuki tensed, his member throbbing thickly in her hand once before thick streams of sticky white fluid erupted from the tip, clinging to Tohru's face. Ordinarily she would be disgusted and freak out and run to scrub her face... But this was Yuki and... She was so horny...

His heavy panting after the jets ceased only intensified the burning in her gut. However she wasn't going to let her own need show... He seemed utterly spent and that would just be selfish- but this was strange? His manhood didn't go limp in the slightest, if anything it was firmer than before...

Just as Tohru made that observation, the former rat looked down at her, and meeting his gaze she almost gasped. His pupils dilated so much his eyes were almost completely black, just a thin line of violet showing... His eyes were still glassed over and filled with desire.

"Tohru..." Before she could respond he grabbed her arm and pulled her up, pushing her back onto his bed and falling over her. He grabbed a tissue from the box on his nightstand (he had just gotten over a cold last week afterall) and wiped her face clean before attacking her neck and throwing the used paper onto the floor. She moaned out at the sharp bites, succumbing to his pleasant caresses across her skin as his hand slipped under her shirt. There was a certain urgency about him that told her he wasn't in control, his conscious slipped to his heat and need. Strangely, she liked this side of him... She could feel her own deeply rooted desires bubbling to the surface with every caress, every nip on her skin, every kiss and suck.

Yuki bunched her skirt up around her waist, his hand slipping through the side of her panties and stroking her mound, a finger slipping inside of her.

"Yukiiii..." Her breathing was strained, laborious... And they had yet to start.

His response to her whine was simply to grind his hips against hers, groaning into her neck.

"My...Tohru..." His voice was unrecognizably low and husky, gravelly in its near growl. A second finger was inserted into her, both appendages moving at a rough fast pace. She whimpered softly, rocking her hips forward in time with his fingers. They felt so good inside her, stretching her walls and filling her... But she needed more. Nothing could compare to connecting to her love in the most intimate trusting way. She could feel herself throbbing around him, her juices leaking out and soaking her panties and his hand.

When she seemed wet enough for him he withdrew his fingers, using his dampened hand to position himself, the other held her panties to the side as he slid inside of her. Both released a sigh of relief at their connection, and the first thrust was much smoother than last time now that her barrier had been snapped. Still, she wasn't used to being stretched so far, the insertion uncomfortable for a few seconds. Even in his dazed state, Yuki seemed to know this. He simply stayed still for a few moments, kissing a trail down her neck and smoothing his hands up and down her sides. Tantalizing touches trailed over her stomach, the flame in her gut intensifying to the point she couldn't stop herself bucking her hips against him, effectively causing him to sink further inside. A quiet moan fell from his lips near her ear. The former rat pulled himself back slowly as he lifted his head and planted a firm kiss to her lips before thrusting back in. He established a steady, medium rhythm. His manhood reached deep inside her, stretching and filling her in the most wonderful ways. His hands shifted to rest to her sides on the bed, gripping the sheets tightly as he sped up, adding more enthusiasm to each thrust - and effectively hitting her sweet spot with immeasurable force. She cried his name out and moved her hand to entwine in his hair, the other clinging to his shirt as he gradually increased his speed, shaking the bed with each thrust. She couldn't control herself, her hips rolling to meet every thrust and effectively take him deeper inside. All inhibitions had faded away, and she lost herself to the heat burning her alive from inside. Raw instinct took over both of them, moans and pants and desperate whines of their partner's names bouncing off the walls. Her vision blurred, and she could hardly make out Yuki's face above her when she was able to open her eyes. Sharp warm electric tingles shot through every vein in her body, a fierce knot forming in her abdomen and growing tighter and tighter with each push and pull of flesh. She could feel him throbbing inside her, the twitches becoming more frequent as time passed, and it was all becoming too much to bear. She needed relief from the high pressure in her stomach- she felt ready to explode! When one of Yuki's hands slid under the small of her back, pulling her up against him... She knew he was reaching his own limit. As if to prove it he bit harshly into her neck, groaning before sucking on her skin, his movements becoming frantic and rough and-

"YUKI!" One particularly firm thrust against her most sensitive spot sent her flying over the edge, her body exploding within as pleasure spread all throughout her in unmanageable waves. Her mind completely shut down, only able to register his own growl seconds before heat filled her insides, warm fluid quickly overflowing and leaking around him. Along with her own intense throbbing, she could feel his organ twitching within her walls... She could feel his breathing against her skin, she could feel the bite of his nails digging into her side. Finally everything else came to her suddenly as she returned from her other world experience. He followed soon after, nuzzling into her neck as he panted, the rushes of air sending chills down her spine... Reigniting the flame she had believed was quelled. He swallowed thickly, removing himself from her and shifting to look down at her face. Immediately, she lost herself in his beautiful purple eyes, glistening with love and satisfaction.

"Tohru...chan..."

"Yuki..."

"You're..." He pressed his lips to hers tenderly. "So good... I..." Looking back into his eyes, Tohru almost missed his pupils suddenly dilating once again, the glimmer in his eyes darkening into lust and desire. He still needed more?... Suddenly his heat seemed more intimidating than before... Was she really prepared to deal with it?

He pressed kisses down her jaw, keeping her firmly up against him. It reminded her this was still her Yuki... The same prince who always loved and helped her, was always there when she needed him. He listened intently to all of her stories, even the most boring mundane ones. He comforted her when she crumbled from her memories of everything she's ever dealt with...

She loved him... And she wanted to do this for him. She could already feel her body warming up again, and honestly, it wasn't so bad... Who was she kidding, it was amazing! The sensations and pleasure he brought her, only intensified by the love and mutual trust between them... She was happy to help him with this. He needed her now, and while she was sure he'd understand if she pushed him away, she felt no desire to stop him. So when he gripped her hips and flipped her over onto her stomach, she put up no resistance, instead blantantly accepted it and pulled herself on all fours under him. The new position even filled her with excitement and curiosity, wondering how this would be compared to the position they had been in.

Yuki pressed his chest against her back, breathing hotly by her ear as he rubbed against her from behind, both arms wrapped around her waist. She could feel his heart pounding in his chest as he buried his face against the side of her neck, grinding slowly against her as if unsure. Tohru was willing to bet this was his considerate side taking control... Even when he desperately needed relief, his caring personality shone through enough to make sure she was okay and give her an out before he couldn't control himself. She arched her back, pressing her hips back more firmly to his, moving her hands to pull her panties and skirt down completely. Now entirely exposed she rubbed herself against him. She was still wet and dripping, and the fire burning inside of her begged to be satisfied. The rat caught the hint, biting her neck roughly and slamming his hips roughly against her, delving deep into her. "Ah- Yuki-kun!"

Being taken from behind allowed him to slip in much further, she could feel him pressing against her innermost wall with every rough thrust. All new pleasurable flames danced within her. Tohru pressed her chest to the bed, the sensations causing her arms to feel too weak to support her.

Yuki was only vaguely aware of what he was doing, his mind completely clouded by his insatiable desire and need to "mate"... The only things slipping through the cracks into his consciousness were the amazing tight wet smooth walls encasing his sensitive engorged flesh, the pleased huffs and moans of the girl beneath him, hushed whispers of his name... The intensity of his pleasure and greedy need was incalculable, his whole body screaming passionately and feeling constricted. He pulled away from her throat and clenched his teeth, staring ahead unfocused with half-closed eyes as instinct had him pounding into his partner relentlessly. He could see and hear the headboard slamming against the wall, but that was as far as his awareness went. It was part of the environment, his brain failing to connect how hard his thrusting must be, or the fact someone could very well be able to hear. None of that mattered right now. Nothing mattered as long as his riceball was enjoying it and wasn't hurting...

Tohru panted harshly, finding it incredibly difficult to get any air into her lungs. The air was thick and hot, the scent of their mating making it hard to breathe in its high concentration, not helped by the warm air heated by their burning passions and labored heaving. Sweat ran down her face in copious amounts, her limbs feeling numb, but she couldn't find it in her to care with such raw pleasure electrifying her body. Her hands clutched the sheets so tightly her knuckles were white, starkly contrasting against her heated skin. A larger hand fell over one of her own, fingers entwining in the spaces between hers. A deep growl rumbled beside her ear, the gray haired Sohma shaking over her, his hand squeezing hers as his other arm pulled her closer to him. The coil in her stomach wound tighter and tighter, the pressure much more unbearable than the last time. Her heart was sure to give up either from the constricted sensation gripping it, or from the outstanding release, like a volcano ready to blow after centuries of building up... With a giant rock blocking the steam inside until finally...

"YUUUKIIII!-" She screamed at the top of her lungs, quickly silenced by a deep kiss, a silken tongue slipping inside her mouth as he swallowed her cry, his hips still slamming into her as he rode out her orgasm. It only intensified the blinding white light as her body convulsed uncontrollably from the incredible pleasure. Towards the tail end when she first started regaining her sense, he moaned into her mouth, burying himself deep into her and holding her almost painfully tight as he slipped. Hot fluid seared her insides, the gushing combined with the thick throbbing of his manhood sending her into an all new orgasmic frenzy, her walls squeezing him for every drop he'd give as she whimpered loudly in her throat. Her mind floated away into her own beautiful world of nothingness and bliss...

As Tohru came down, she felt herself eased back into reality with tender kisses being planted along her cheek. Unlike the rest of the kisses shared this morning, these were patient, innocent... She realized she felt empty - other than the pool of warm sticky liquid deposited deep inside her -immediately registering that he had pulled himself out of her. His hand that had been around her waist was gently rubbing her side. She hummed as she leaned into his touch, her mind too cloudy and her entire body too tired to be able to do much more than lean to the side just enough so she could kiss him softly.

"I love you, Tohru-chan..."

"I love you too... Yuki-kun..." He nuzzled her cheek, and she smiled as she closed her eyes drowsily. She felt like she could nap for days...

Her senses started to blur as sleep crept into her mind, but she was aware enough to notice him pulling her skirt and panties back over her and gently guide her hips to the side so she could lay as he pulled away. She whimpered in disappointment, wanting him to lay by her so she could curl up against him and rest together... She faintly heard his zipper fasten, and within seconds her wish was granted as he laid beside her, tugging her close to him. He shifted onto his back, and Tohru wrapped an arm around his front and laid her head on his shoulder, taking in his scent as they recovered from their vigorous intimacy. Several butterfly kisses were pressed to her head as fingers curled in her hair. A soft sigh fluttered from her lips as she cuddled closer to him. The riceball could feel herself slowly slipping beneath the comforting blanket of sleep, but stopped herself and leaned her head up to kiss her boyfriend's cheek. "I love you..." She couldn't say it enough. She felt so cuddly and tender... All she wanted was to spend the entire day in his arms and relax.

"I love you too..." She smiled up at him after he spoke, her eyes stinging and bloodshot but she wouldn't let that stop her. She quickly noticed how disheveled his hair was, sticking out in all directions. Some strands were plastered to his face from sweat, and she could guess she didn't look much better. His amethyst eyes were much gentler than they had been, not a trace of lust to be found flickering behind the surface. Instead, they held only the most innocent and intense of love, softly staring into her own with a certain fondness and care that couldn't be forced, or denied. One of his rare sincere smiles curved his mouth, his eyes seeming to sparkle. Before she could do it herself, the prince shifted and delicately claimed her swollen lips in a tender kiss. She sighed pleasantly against his mouth. As much as their scorching hungry kisses made her weak in the knees, she found an entirely different yet just as fulfilling satisfaction in these slow loving caresses of their mouths working together. She almost felt sad when he broke away for air, but all of her mild grief faded away when she opened her eyes and met his lilac gaze as he pressed their foreheads together. It was an unfailing truth that anytime he looked at her with such endearing eyes, she felt incredibly calm and relaxed like nothing could go wrong. He melted away her worries with one glance...

"You're not hurt, are you, Tohru-chan?"

The sudden question caught her off guard but she gave him a reassuring smile.

"Not at all! It was...nice!" She blushed deeply, wondering if she really said that. Nice. Of all the words she could've possibly used to describe the intense pleasure-

"I'm glad." His tone was light with a faint laugh hiding in his words. Somehow he always knew just what she meant. But within a couple brief seconds, his face fell in concern, possibly guilt or regret. "I...I'm sorry if I got a bit out of hand... I shouldn't have gotten so out of control..."

The brunette girl shifted closer, pressing the bridge of her nose to his jaw in a comforting nuzzle.

"Yuki-kun, it's okaaay. I know it's not something you have total control over, and I enjoyed having you let loose like that... It was a different side to you I had never seen or even expected, but I'm glad I have. It's an impossible thing to describe but... It was...flattering knowing you felt that way for me- oh dear, I hope I'm making sense!" Her face heated as blood rushed to her cheeks again, fretful that she had gone and said something stupid.

"Well..." His arm tightened around her, his other hand moving to stroke her cheek. "That is true, you are the only to ever affect me in such in a way... Like you said earlier," he sighed and cuddled her closer. "You are my mate, afterall..."

The riceball smiled and closed her eyes, holding onto him tighter. Mates for life...

The two eternally bonded young adults fell asleep in each other's embrace, totally at ease with what happened between them (and likely would happen again, Tohru had a feeling they were only beginning) and warmed by the love connecting their hearts. A final thought drifted through Yuki's mind just before he slipped into blissful unawareness. We didn't use protection.

AN: Rats and dogs don't necessarily have a mating season, but research says spring is their most active time of year so please don't feel like it needs to be brought to my attention. Thanks!

Also I apologize if anything seems rushed. I tried to convey how intense and fast things were to Tohru without taking away from the moment, but I may go back and flesh this out a bit more later if I feel like it needs it.