A/N: This is my first attempt at Fruits Basket, so be nice to me! Also, I don't own Fruits Basket. So please read and review! Thanks!
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Ever since when I was little, I was always daunted by the fact that the Cat Zodiac was somewhat a frightening creature. At least, that's what it seems to be whenever I'm around people. But the members of the Zodiac, why can't they be like Yuki and despise me like every other humans? I hate it when they are so calm and carefree around my human form and they look slighty pale and frightened the next when my beads are removed. What's good about me having three different forms? Why me? The cursed cat? Why did I have to be transformed into that grotesque, foul-smelling creature?
Well, it's like Akito says, I'm the cursed cat made to scare people away. But inside, I'm just like the rest of them, I have feelings, I have a heart that's able to love and care for people. Things that my mother does not have, that Akito does not have.
"Kyou?"
And why is it that the doctor feel so much of an attraction towards me? All I did was bicker about every little thing and fight with the damn rat. What's good about me that he is head over heels for me?
"Kyou, breakfast is ready."
I'm the cursed zodiac, so why do you feel the need to adopt me and give me all the love that I deserve? I was better off knowing I was hated by the entire human population, but now I let you in and that view has changed. Could I easily trust you with my heart that's falling apart at the seams? Would you help mend it back together and show it love that it's longing to have? Would you love me if my beads suddenly fall from my wrist and the smell of shampoo has suddenly molded into something that's foul-smelling as dead corpse?
"Kyou? Are you daydreaming again?"
Would you be able to stand it if I have three different forms whilst you have two? Would you always be by my side whenever I need a shoulder to cry on? Would you always take my side whenever the other zodiacs don't?
"Kyou, what's wrong?"
"Sorry, Hari. I was just contemplating on things. It's nothing to worry about," I smiled up at the dragon. He let a little smirk lift his lips and ruffled my orange hair,
"All right, I've made some salmon onigiri and left some extra in your bento lunchbox."
"Really!" My eyes lit up excitedly. It was definately a treat whenever Hatori decides to do something that's beyond his expertise. I ran ahead into the kitchen and sat down, greedily grabbing the onigiri in each of my hands and began chomping away at the delicious meal. Another chuckle met my ears and I smiled up at the doctor. All my worries suddenly melted at the kind act and sighing happily, I realized that my best memories of life was definately the one where I was living contently with the doctor.