Disclaimer: I don't own Kyo or any of the Fruits Basket characters, but I do own the main character, Suki Himatori.

A/N: THis is my first story. I know it's a little stupid, but I want to try it. Hope it's okay. R&R

It was cold outside, but the heat from the bon fire warmed my face. You would think that since it was June, it would be warm, but unfortunately it was about 50 degrees out.

I sat around the fire with a couple people from school, Tohru, Saki, Uo, Yuki and Kyo. Along with a few other people who aren't even worth mentioning. On my left I could hear Tohru laughing at a some joke, or at least I think it was a joke, but it could just be her being herself. And to my right I could hear the almost silent sighs and grunts coming from the obviously irritated Kyo. I guess I just got fed up with him being annoying cause I turned around and looked him straight in the eyes.

"If you hate all this so much, why don't you just go home? You're obviously REEEAALLY enjoying yourself."

"Why do you care if I'm here or not?"

"I don't."

"Then don't talk to me."

"Then go home."

"Why don't you go home?"

"Whatever. I will."

That was the first time I had ever even talked to Kyo Sohma. I've dreamt of talking to him, I've planned out full conversations in my head, but unfortunately they never happen. And my dreams never made me sound like a bitch. But, I ruined that real fast… I wanted him to talk to me. I wanted him to like me…

"I'm sorry."

"What?"

"I said, I'm sorry. I guess I'm just irritated because I don't want to be here myself, but I can't get picked up until later, and it's to far and dark to walk alone. So, I'm just irritated. I'm sorry to take it out on you Kyo." I smiled at him. I tried to do a cute little 'I really am sorry' smile.

"Whatever. I guess I could have been nicer."

"Hey, I was wondering, since neither of us is like enjoying this, can you maybe walk me home?"

". . ."

The silence was awkward…

"Nevermind, sorry I asked."

"No, I guess I'll walk you home, if you want. I'd rather not be here anyway."

We got up and started walking away, towards my non-existent home. Well, I have a home, just not one I'd like to call home. Living in a two-bedroom apartment with 7 people isn't very fun. My parents are divorced, and my mom got stuck with all 6 of us kids. I'm the oldest, and the youngest is 5.

"Kyo-kun? Why are you leaving early? Are you going home?"

"Umm… yeah, it's cold. And it looks like its going to rain."

"Oh, okay. See you later. Tell Shigure that I'll be home late and not to wait up for me."

"I won't let him wait up for you…"

We walked a way in silence. A couple minutes later I asked him a question that made him stiffen.

"You like her don't you? Tohru?"

"Now why would you go and suggest something like that?"

"You do everything she asks, you are always nice to her, and you can't keep your eyes off of her. Don't worry, I won't tell anyone."

"Okay, so maybe a little. But if you tell, be prepared to be killed. I don't want that damn Yuki to find out. I'll never live that down."

"But he's your cousin, and you live with him, shouldn't he know? He likes her too you know?"

"What?"

"You can't tell? He follows her around like a puppy dog, and he's always doing everything for her. He's like head-over-heels for that girl."

His eyes turned almost gray with sadness. It hurt me to see him hurt. I really like Kyo. And he doesn't like me. Sadness filled my heart and I just smiled. Nothing wrong on the outside, dying on the inside.

"well, we're here. Thanks for walking me home. I appreciate it. It's pretty dark."

"Yeah, no problem….. hey, wait, before you go can I ask you a serious question, and I don't want you to laugh."

"okay."

"promise?"

"promise"

a/n: was it bad? constructive criticism is the key to success. please leave me comments to help form this into a better story.

Arigatō. 3