Disclaimer: I donot own any of the characters in this story. They were all created by the makers of 'Fruits Basket'.

It was a beautiful Saturday morning. The sun was shining brightly high up in the sky and the birds were singing happily from their nests. All was okay in the world and Tohru was as happy as ever, with a smile on her face as always and a skip in her step. She loved the fall and everything about it, so she couldn't be more delighted by the way this day was going so far.

After waking from a peaceful sleep Tohru stumbled out of her bed, grabbed her clothes for the day, and headed for the bathroom across the hall. Upon reaching it she gave the white, sliding door a shove, before padding into the room. She climbed into the shower, enjoying the feel of the warm water across her naked arms as it whooshed at her from the tap. After a while she exited the bathroom joyful and ready for the day ahead. As she entered into the kitchen 3 smiling faces met her: Shigure, Kyo and Yuki. She froze and her heart filled with panic.

Oh, no I'm late! What am I going to do? They all must be starving. I can't believe I made them wait! Quick make them breakfast. No! Wait! Tell them why!

"I'm late! I'm so sorry please forgive me." Tohru squealed as she bowed hurriedly at the others.

"It's fine." Kyo sighed in his usual manner, leaning further back in his chair.

"Yes, please don't worry about it Miss Honda. I've only just awoken myself." Yuki smiled kindly, only serving to make Tohru feel guiltier.

"But you all must be so hungry! I'll hurry and make breakfast okay!"

She hurried over to the fridge and opened the heavy door. At seeing the contents she screamed. "Oh no! I forgot to go shopping yesterday. Not only am I late, but now you'll have no breakfast." She worried as she nibbled at the nail on her thumb before hurriedly spurting out the first solution her mind came up with. "I know I'll run out to the shop and buy lots of things. Then we can have a big mid-morning party. It'll be fun!"

"Hey don't bother, I'm not that hungry anyways. But if you're going to insist, I'll go." Kyo ventured, his ears sticking up from their place on his head.

"No, I couldn't make you do that! When I moved in, I agreed to do all the housework. It's my responsibility!"

"Okay, okay. No need to get so worked up about it." The orange headed boy growled.

"W-Well then I'll be off." She opened the sliding to the outside world and as she waved goodbye she giggled, "Be back soon!"

"Take your time Miss Honda." Yuki called after her, "There's no hurry!"

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"Now what can I make them today?" Tohru mumbled to her self as she searched the isles of the local supermarket. She scanned the shelves in search of that one special treat, when finally she found it: Udon. They hadn't had noodles in so long.

"Maybe I should make lots of different kinds and then everyone will be happy." She whispered to herself cheerily.

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Tohru emerged from the supermarket with two bulging bags full of food. She had decided that she would take the long way home, seeing as it was such a wonderful day. After all, Yuki had told her to take her time, and she wouldn't want to disappoint them 3 times. She frowned as the bags weighed her down. They were just so heavy! She was beginning to regret coming by herself. She was sure now that Yuki would've helped, if only he knew of her trouble. Oh well, never mind. Tohru told herself authoritatively, hefting the paper bags higher in her arms as she continued to stumble down the empty morning streets. A little hard work never hurt anyone.

She gasped aloud when, suddenly, she felt a rock catch the bottom of her shoe. She stumbled and almost lost control of one of the bags in her arms. She noticed the big gash in the side of the brown bag and watched a lone apple rolling down the path before her. Panicked, Tohru chased after it, gaining speed as the hill grew steeper. "No wait! Apple-san I'm sorry I dropped you! Don't run away, come back!" She panted. Just as she grew closer to the subject of her chase, a blaring horn sounded all around her and her heart froze as a caught sight of the monstrous truck barraging towards her, growing ever closer. She stood still, iced to the spot. Not knowing what to do. When did she even get into the middle of the road? She closed her eyes as the noise of the truck grew louder. Oh no! I don't want to die! There's so much I haven't done yet! And I never gave the others their breakfast! Tohru thought in an alarm. 3…2…1… She cringed waiting for the steel monster to hit her, but instead all she felt was cold hard ground slamming against her and a heavy weight atop of her holding her tight to the spot, a set of arms wrapped tightly around her waist.

Tohru slowly raised her head to see a pair of red eyes looking back at her in panic. "K-Kyo?"

"Tohru, are you okay? Are you hurt?" He replied panting, his eyes checking her body frenziedly for injuries.

"N-no. I…don't think so." She replied breathlessly.

"Good." He sighed, giving her a relieved smile.

"B-but… what happened? How is its your holding me?"

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AN: Just a note to say thank you soul for being my beta through this story. Thank you for all your help!