Disclaimer: I don't own Fruits Basket, but I do own Kyou...or I will someday

Spoiler Warning: If you haven't read the last chapter of the manga, you should probably turn away, unless you want the story spoiled for you.

P.S.: This is my first Furuba fic. I hope you enjoy!

Key: = time passing

The Truth Comes Out

It hurts to know that I'm leaving her. It hurts to know that I caused her all that pain. And it hurts to know that I have to tell her everything. I can't hold it in any longer. I can't lie anymore, she deserves to know the truth. She deserves to know...

I came down from the roof and walked into the house. I was just about to take off my shoes when she called to me.

"Kyou-kun..." I turned around to see her exiting the kitchen.

"Kyou-kun, I'm going to the store right now. Is there anything you'd like me to pick up?" No one else was in the house. Shigure was visiting Hatori and Yuki was at a Student Council meeting. Should I tell her now? This could be my only chance to tell her with out that stupid mouse or that perverted dog around, but am I really ready to tell her...

"Kyou-kun? Are you ok?" She had a look of concern in her eyes, but at the same time a look of innocence. I turned away from her. Could I really rob her of that innocence? Do I have the right? No...not now.

"Yeah, I'll go with you. You shouldn't be walking around by yourself anyway."

"Oh, thank you Kyou-kun!" She smiled and then began to put on her shoes. I held the door open and looked down the path leading away from Shigure's house. I would have to tell her, tonight. No matter what...after shopping or maybe after dinner...tonight.

"Ok, ready." She walked past me and I closed the door. She was a little ahead of me talking about the weather and plants or something like that. It's been a while since I've been able to hold eye contact with her, but now I can't even look at her without feeling this pain. I think it's the guilt. Or maybe it's something else...

I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't notice she had stopped and ended up running into her and transforming.

"Hey! Warn me if you're going to stop like that!" She leaned down and tried to catch my eyes.

"I'm sorry Kyou-kun. Are you all right? You seem to be..."

"I'm fine! You should turn around before I change back." She nodded and turned away. It was a sight that I feared more than anything. Tohru turning away from me. Turning her back on me, even after seeing my true form. I was scared, I am scared, but I knew what had to be done, and came to accept the fact that it would happen.

POOF



We had gotten back from the store earlier than expected. I was prepared to tell her, but I thought it would be wise to let her cook dinner first, if there was no food on the table when Shigure and that damn rat came home, they would be suspicious. I helped her, thinking that it would make everything go faster. We were just finishing cleaning up when I asked.

"Tohru, do you...can we..." Then the door opened

"Ah, Tohru-kun! The food smells sooooo good!" Shigure had the worst timing.

"Oh, Shigure-san! We've just finished, I'll bring the food to the table right away."

"Ah, thank you, thank you!" The dog left and Tohru turned towards me.

"I'm sorry Kyou-kun, what were you going to say?" That look, she always gives me that look and it makes it hurt more. I look away from her again.

"Um...nothing." I grabbed two of the trays and took them to the dining area. Just as Tohru and I sat down, that damn rat came home.

"Welcome home Sohma-kun, you're just in time!"

"Thank you Honda-san, it all looks so good." That damn Yuki, always saying things like that to Tohru. Of course it was going to be good, she made it, he doesn't have to point it out all the time. It's all so stupid I can't stand it.

"Kyou-kun helped me a lot, so he should be thanked as well." I jumped up.

"Stop thinking of others. You made it, take the credit!"

"You stupid cat, don't talk to Honda-san that way!" I turned towards him, ready to fight...

"You damn mouse! Don't tell me what to do!" He wouldn't stand, he didn't want to fight.

"Yuki-kun, Kyou-kun, you don't have to fight. It really doesn't matter." I knew why she was trying to stop the fight. She felt sorry for me, she knew he would beat me. I had to leave before I said something stupid. So I turned around and marched out of the house.



I could have left, but I wanted to be found by her. I went to the roof and planned what I was going to say when she finally came to me. I always wished she wouldn't come. She could get hurt up here and she was only doing it to be nice anyway...she didn't really care. She couldn't really care about the cat. Could she...?

"Kyou-kun?" She came and sat right next to me. This was the night. I had to tell her, I had to tell her what I did.

"Kyou-kun, are you alright? You've been acting odd lately." I knew she was trying to catch my eye, but I didn't want to make eye contact. Things shouldn't be this way. I was supposed to protect her not hurt her.

"I'm sorry Tohru..." She began to get jumpy like she always did when I apologized.

"Eh? No, no, Kyou-kun, I'm sorry for coming up here and bothering you. I just wanted to make sure you were ok. I..." I put my hand to her mouth.

"We need to talk." I removed my hand and she gave me a curious glance.

"Kyou-kun?" At least I can look her in the eyes when I tell her that I was responsible. That I'm the reason her mom is no longer with her.

Cliffhangers are fun to write...but they're not really all that fun to read are they? Ha! Deal with it! J/K...I'll update as soon as I can. And I know that the characters are a little OOC...I was sort of writing this late in the evening/ early in the morning. Also, sorry to anyone who isn't up to date with the manga...nothing has been said in the manga, but it seems to be leading to Kyou causing her accident. The next chapter will expand more on this and it will also talk about what happens to Kyou after high school (if you don't want to be spoiled don't read it) So yeah, I hope you enjoyed and the rest is coming soon. Please review.