Hello guys! I decided to finally post something for one of my favorite mangas! ^^ I love Fruits Basket so much. This story is like two years or so after Kyo and Tohru leave. I took 'kun' off of Kyo's name because I figured, since they were married that Tohru might just call him 'Kyo.' I dunno. That might be just me. -_- But anyway! This is just a small one-shot that popped in my mind. Woot woot.
Disclaimer: I don't own Fruits Basket, only a basket of fruits :T
A father. I was going to be a father? That didn't seem right. Not at all. Was I worthy of a child? Especially, Torhu's? I couldn't wrap my mind around this… At all.
"Kyo-kun? A-Are you alright? Do you not want the baby…?" How could she even say that…? I guess I did come across the wrong way. I probably looked utterly horrified. When the words 'I'm pregnant' came out of her mouth I nearly threw up. I was so shocked. The universe has a funny way of coming after me. Me? Raising a kid? Did those words even go together?
The phone rang. Damn it who could that be! I picked it up, "Hello?"
"Oh hey, Kyo…"
"…Yuki what the hell do you want?"
"I just called to give you my congrats and tell you not to screw up!"
"Thanks… that really helps my self esteem…" I grumbled.
"I knew it would, that's why I called!"
"Does the entire Sohma house already know about this!" I demanded.
"Yeah... pretty much."
"Great..."
"Aren't you two coming to visit soon anyway? Then you'll hear tons of congrats."
"Yeah, and I'm seriously terrified."
"Look Kyo, I know we fight, but I honestly do believe you can be a good father. You just have to believe in yourself. You know Tohru will be a very good mother, with her by your side you should be fine."
"Wow, thanks Yuki... That has to be one of the nicest things you've ever said to me."
"Don't get used to it."
"I won't."
I searched around my home, looking for my wife, who I have hurt once again. I arrived at our bedroom and peaked my head in, "Tohru?"
She sat up in the bed, "Ah, yes Kyo?"
"I'm sorry for what I did earlier... I was just surprised is all..."
"Oh, it's alright."
I made my way to the bed and sat beside her, "I do want the baby, you know that right?"
Her face lit up, "You do?"
I wrapped my arms around her waist and sat my chin on the top of her head, "Of course I do."
"But earlier..."
"Like I said, I was surprised. I've never thought of myself as a father, ever. When I was younger all I thought about is being locked in a cage the rest of my life. But now I see that I can do whatever I want. I can live a normal life now with you, Tohru."
Tears brimmed in her eyes, "I'm glad you feel that way."
"I'm sorry for all the shit I've done in the past, but I'll make them all up to you now. The birth of our child will give me a chance to make up for what I've done and raise another person."
Tohru smiled gently, "Kyo, you've already made everything up to me."