I do not own Fruits Basket or it's characters, and yada yada.. Natsuki Takaya made it all. :3

Now, please enjoy the story I (Miyuki) made with the help of my friend Michiko. The first paragraph is based on an actual scene in the manga.

----------------

CHAPTER 1 - Summer Descisions

"And this summer.. I think I'll spend a lot of time outside," Yuki sighed, gazing at the floor. "You mean you think you could like summer?" Tohru excitedly exclaimed. "Uh-huh, when I thought about it, I realized that I might really enjoy it. Fire works, and festivals, and the ocean.. it seems like it could build a lot of new memories.." He paused. "..with YOU Honda-san."

Tohru was taken aback.
"You.. don't want to?" Yuki figured by her expression. "EH!? N-no, of course I want to.." was Tohru's nervous response. "If you don't come along willingly.." He cornered Tohru. "I'll KIDNAP you. You'd better watch out." Tohru heavily blushed, severely surprised by what he said. Yuki stifled a laugh. "Just.. kidding."

Tohru fell backwards. "HONDA-SAN?!"

* * *

Later that year, in the summer, Yuki was planning to go to the ocean. He would love to see the waves and feel the breeze; and he'd also love to take his friend Tohru along.
"Tohru?" he called out from the bottom of the stairs. Tohru came rushing down. "Y-yes, Sohma-kun!?" she gasped.

"Well.. I was thinking of going out to the ocean this week.." explained Yuki, leaning against the wall. Tohru stepped off the last stair. "And..?"

"I'd like to take you."

Tohru blushed. "B-but, I can't just go! I need to stay here, and make food for Shigure and Kyo, and clean, and work, and.." Yuki stopped her mid-sentence. "-BUT, Kyo can make food for himself (and Shigure), and the house shouldn't get too messy, and also, you can ask the boss if you could take a vacation.."

Tohru twiddled her fingers. "But, um.." Yuki turned his back from her, about to go out the door. "Think about it, please, Honda-san. I'd love to spend a nice vacation with you."

Tohru wouldn't stop thinking of the summer vacation trip Yuki had told her about. She knew she shouldn't go, for the sake of Kyo and Shigure, and even her job. But, how could she ever turn down Yuki? The rest of the night was long and hard for her. Her mind was set on not-going, but she really didn't know how to tell Yuki. "S-Sohma-kun," Tohru said, knocking on the door to Yuki's bedroom. A low mumble answered her, and she figured that was the okay to go inside. She warily stepped in, seeing Yuki lying on his bed.

"Umm, Sohma-kun.. About the trip to the ocean.." she started, feeling even more nervous than before. "Yes?" he looked up, staring into her eyes. Tohru blushed, and hid her face with her hands. "Umm, it's just.." her muffled voice said as she peeked out to look at Yuki between her fingertips. Tohru removed her hands and slightly bowed her body down. "Well, I am pretty sure that I can not go, Sohma-kun!" she confessed, suddenly blurting everything out. He stood silent for a moment, then laughed. "You are kidding, right?"

"Well... ah.."

Yuki emerged out of the bed. He pushed Tohru against the wall. "You are kidding, RIGHT?" Tohru's body trembled. She couldn't work up the courage to tell him no. Seeing that the door was wide open, she quickly yelled, "No, Sohma-kun, I'm not!" and made a dash out of the room. After running out, she bumped into Kyo. "What is-?" he started, but could not finish for Tohru had already ran down the stairs. Kyo, wondering what Yuki could have done, angrily stomped through the door to Yuki's bedroom.

"What did you DO to her?!" he yelled, preparing to fight. Yuki scowled. "Nothing."

"LIAR!" Kyo exclaimed, attempting to punch Yuki. Yuki grinned, dodging the attack. "Your attacks are useless," he laughed, and then grabbed Kyo's arm and flipped him over. Yuki folded his arms. "But I hope you know that Tohru will be having a very fun time with me at our vacation this week."

---------------

Thanks for reading the first chapter!

Review? :3