Disclaimer: I do not own Fruits Basket! All right belong to the owner and creator of Fruits Basket, Natsuki Takaya

No where on earth I would rather be

This chapter is dedicated to Kyo Sohma and Tohru Honda

The locker swung open with a residual tone of metal against metal, allowing the sound to ring through the now empty hallways. Tohru was never late for class; it was not a habit of hers to be late for mathematics or any class for that matter. Digging through the metal contraption, the young student felt her heart race as she searched for her notebook, worried that she had left it at the Shigure's residence.

Pushing aside a rather large book, Tohru's cerulean eyes found their prize, a navy blue notebook labeled with the characters for her mathematics course.

"Oh goodness," she began, her heart racing, fingers stumbling to stuff the contents into her satchel. Chocolate locks fell before her face like a curtain, sweat beginning to form upon her brow. An overly loud 'thump' of metal caused Tohru to jump out of her skin, heart racing, and eyes wide from the sudden sound. Her gaze, now fixed upon the locker beside her, was stupefied to see the form of Kyo Sohma beside her. Adorned in the usual high school attire, Tohru noticed the vibrancy of his sunset locks, tossed casually aside from amber eyes. Further attention was brought to what had caused such a startling sound; Kyo's arm was rested against the adjacent locker.

"Kyo-kun, you scared me," Tohru began, smiling weakly, hoping that her nervousness would not peek through. She was already late for class and her recent plots to break the Sohma curse was keeping her busy.

"You left the house rather quickly this morning, and in your rush, you forgot this." Kyo held out an opaque paper bag holding the familiar contents of Tohru's lunch. The heat rose to Tohru's face and she was sure her cheeks had turned scarlet. Tossing her the bag, Kyo shook his head, a rather disdainful look gracing his features. Catching the lunch rather awkwardly, Tohru stuffed it within her satchel, bowing graciously to Kyo.

"Arigato Kyo-kun!" She called, bowing once more. As she began to rose, she felt a weight upon her head, eyes widening. Kyo's hand was resting upon her head, such a reassuring, strong weight. Tohru could smell the faint aroma of orchids upon his school uniform, a pleasant smell. It was the smell of home, of Shigure's house.

"Why can't you be more attentive, slow down once and a while." Kyo began, gazing down at the bent form of Tohru, realizing that he held her head, preventing any sort of movement from the young woman. Nimble fingers began to pull away, though one caught a silken chocolate lock, letting it run across his palm before releasing his grip upon Tohru's head.

Rising slowly, Tohru regarded Kyo; lips parted slightly, eyes shifting with bewilderment.
His kindness, why did he care for her? Perhaps it was from that day, when feelings were shared, bodies pressed lightly together only for a fleeting moment. How could Tohru forget something so quick, so memorable?

"Alright, Kyo-kun, I will try!" Tohru resolved, beaming up at him. Their eyes met, amber mixing with cerulean, captivating each other in a rush. Kyo's eyes were softened, the color of warm honey, and yet, scarlet touched his cheeks and the warmth was shattered. Pressing a fist to her forehead lightly, Kyo shook his head, sending orange locks into his eyes.

"Fine," Kyo began, turning his head away from the young woman before him. It was as though he could not find the words, they would dance across his lips, rising on the tip of his tongue, though would not be said. Tohru beamed still and in an instant, grabbed his hand with her own, lifting his from her forehead to rest by his side. Such a gesture left Kyo in surprise, so much that his amber eyes reflected his bewilderment.

"Oi! I am late, gomen, gomenasai!!" Tohru called, running from where she stood down the hallway, waving widely to Kyo as she ran. Kyo stood, stupefied, she had touched him again. Much like that rainy day when the heavens cried for them. Those tears falling as they embraced for the first time. Shaking the memory from his head, Kyo turned on his heel, heading in the opposite direction.

Author's Note:

Just a small story between Tohru and Kyo-kun! I am planning to make a compilation of little love stories between different characters! Such as (Kyo and Tohru, Haru and Rin, etc.)

I was even thinking of venturing to doing a slight relationship with Shigure (though I may need your help of who to pair him with!)

Lastly, along with this…I am planning a full blown fic!

Arigato for reading!