A/N: This is my very first fruits basket fic. I just discovered how fantastic it is, and finished watching the anime last week. I want to read the manga as well, but that's besides the point. anyway, I'm not sure where this story is going to go or what's going to happen. The idea popped into my head as I was trying to fall asleep, and I'm hoping I can actually come up with a full plot, because I usually never can. Feedback on this so far would be great, and suggestions are wanted, but please be nice. I'm sensitive. haha. I tried making the characters as IC as possible...Oh and I'm one of the rare Yukiru fans. Please don't hate me. anyway,

In the story, Akito begins to watch Tohru closely, and when he realizes the effect she has on the rest of his family, he becomes jealous of the others and demands that Hatori erases her memories. He then sets out to get Tohru for himself. But what will happen? Not even I know the answer to that yet!!!! haha anyway, ON WITH THE STORY!


He watched them as they walked to school together every morning.

He watched them smile and laugh.

He noticed the warmth in their gazes.

And he was NOT happy about it.

He sifted into the shadows, unseen, and wandered home.


Tohru Honda couldn't remember being happier. After her mother died, she did her best to stay positive and fulfill her mother's dream of graduating high school.

Though she ended up living out of a tent and keeping it a secret from her close friends, she kept the smile on her face and lived life day by day.

After meeting Shigure and Yuki Sohma, and being accepted into their household, she finally realized true happiness, and things were only getting better.

Every day after school, Tohru would either go to her part time job or walk home with Yuki. Kyo Sohma joined them from time to time, and though him and Yuki couldn't last more than five seconds without engaging in some form of argument, Tohru had learned to accept it as a way of life, and began to find it amusing.


"Yuki-kun, look! The clouds are so beautiful this afternoon! I can feel fall arriving slowly," Tohru continued to walk, staring at the sky in wonder. Yuki couldn't help but smile at the girl. She never ceased to amaze him with her observations and simple pleasures, however air headed they may be. Kyo also smiled inwardly. He refused to let the other two notice how her seemingly pointless words touched him. Walking home from school with Tohru was never dull. Surprises hid all around the corners every single day.

"Miss Honda," Yuki said in his soft voice, smiling, "Momiji and Haru will be joining us for dinner tonight. The groceries are getting low, so I hope you don't mind going to the market."

Tohru smiled brightly at Yuki and replied, "Of course Yuki-kun! I will make a savory meal for everyone with the new recipe I learned! I hope it will please everybody!"

"I'm sure it will, Miss Honda. Shigure and I have some arrangements at the house to take care of, but maybe the cat wouldn't mind accompanying you?"

Kyo glared at Yuki, despite secretly being pleased at getting some time alone with Tohru.

"Damn rat! You have no right to offer my assistance without asking my permission first! Who the hell do you think you are anyway!?" Kyo ran after Yuki, who skipped ahead and out of reach of Kyo's punch. He dodged into Shigure's house, where they had finally arrived as Kyo shouted, "Don't you run away from me you damn coward!" Kyo, believing Yuki had fled out of fear of his sheer power (hah hah), was knocked down by an unexpected blow.

"You WILL accompany Miss Honda to the market, cat."

Tohru glanced from Kyo to Yuki with a startled expression. Though she was used to the two arguing all the time, she wished they wouldn't fight over her.

"Please Yuki-kun! Kyo-kun! It's quite alright, I assure you! I can do the shopping alone! I don't want to inconvenience anyone at all! It will only take a few minutes! Please! Don't fight anymore!"

Tohru grabbed some of her money and began to walk to the market. She glanced over and saw Kyo walking next to her. He shrugged nonchalantly at her wide-eyed expression.

"It's dangerous for you to walk around town by yourself," he said simply.

"Thank you, Kyo-kun." Tohru smiled, and Kyo noticed a slight bounce in her step that hadn't been there before.


He watched them walk together to the market.

He noticed his eyes, and how they sparkled in a way that he'd never seen before.

He saw the corners of his mouth lift slightly as he watched the girl skip.

And he followed silently, hidden by the shadows of deceit.


A/N: hooooookay........I wanted to make this longer, but I didnt want to add in anything boring and pointless...Which I think this chapter pretty much was....But, a story needs to start somewhere doesn't it? Anyway, I AM making this entire story up as I go along, so feedback, suggestions, and encouragement would be awesome to keep me motivated. What will happen next? haha even I don't know yet. I'll try to update fast though, I promise. Well, UNTIL NEXT TIME! 3