Disclaimer: I don't own Fruits Basket. Shame huh?

A/N: MY first F.B. fic. This was written after seeing episodes 1-22 on Youtube. It's place during episode 2. I haven't read any of the manga but due toloose mouthed people, I know some of what's going on. Let me know what you think! Review and get cyber kitties! Mew… +

Maybe It Was

I know I shouldn't have yelled at her. She was an innocent bystander, only asking if I wanted lunch.

But my stupid temper! I was angry at Shigure, Akito, that damn rat! Not her. Not that dumb girl.

Tohru the girl who lives with my cousins and me. Who, on the first day we met, within seconds of meeting, turned me into a cat trying to protect rat boy.

He would've beaten me anyway, much as I hate to admit it. He doesn't need protection. Stupid, stupid girl.

No, I can't think that way. It's not her fault I'm cursed with the cat.

Maybe in the end it's pointless. I yelled, so what? I yell all the time and try to beat him.

So why do I feel so bad? Why do I feel like I should apologize even though I'm terrible with words?

Why do I feel responsible for thrashing out in self defense?

Maybe it was the look on her face. Even if I didn't get a good look at it I'm pretty sure she was hurt.

She did make lunch. And it did look good and I am hungry…Great now I'm rambling on in hunger on Shigure's roof.

I'll make it up to her somehow. I feel bad so maybe I'll help make breakfast sometime. Or if I can get a good grip on the words, I might apologize.

As long as that damn rat isn't in the room!