"Yuki…Why won't you look me in the eye anymore?"

Why does he avoid me all the time? He never smiles at me anymore. A while back I could have sworn we were real close friends… Maybe a little more, but now…. It almost seems like a wall was constructed between us. And it feels like I'm the only one who is trying to tear it down.

Everything about him was just so easy to adore from his prince like personality to his gentle gestures… Every day is a new adventure to try and find out something new about him. Something I didn't know before. I used to look forward to that so much I could even feel my heart skip a beat when I was near him. But now I think he's mad at me. I'm not sure anymore. That's what he does to me but he probably doesn't feel the same. With so many other more beautiful girls chasing after him it doesn't surprise me. But it still hurts deep down.

Ever since the day I meet him I didn't want to be like his fan club. Forcing your love on someone, oblivious to their own feelings isn't right. I didn't even want to fall for him. But before I knew it, I did. I love him, more then anything in the world. He doesn't have to return my feelings; just having him here with me is enough. I'm already the luckiest girl in the world because I get to live in the same house as him. And that's enough, it has to be. I can't be selfish.

Why don't I feel content though? I have the two best friends, a mother who loved me and a grandpa who cares for me! Not to mention the Sohmas who have taken me in for no charge. But why can't I be happy with what I have? Why do I need him to be by my side? Why……

Enough of these thoughts!!! I had to go do something to get my mind off of him. Now! Quickly I scurried out of bed and ran downstairs. Breakfast! That's what I could do to clear my head.

Maybe I was running too fast because I slipped and almost fell but Kyo-kun was there to catch me.

"Kyo-kun!" I gasped trying to regain my balance.

"Stupid. Don't run down the stairs!" he yelled at me a blush beginning to coat his cheeks as he released my arm.

I looked down timidly. Why did everyone have to catch me at my embarrassing moments.

"Why are you even in such a hurry?"

"Bre-Breakfast needs to be made! Before anyone else gets up!" I choked out quickly.

He eyed me suspiciously. Don't look at me like that! If you do I might end up telling you everything. But I can't!!!! So please look away! I smiled widely so he wouldn't worry about me. Before he could ask me anything else I walked around him and into the kitchen.

Kyo-kun didn't press for me to tell him anything thankfully. He walked into the living room and turned on the TV half watching the news. I think I heard the weather man predict a rainy week and frowned when I heard him groan. Quickly I finished breakfast and set it on the table. Maybe a nice meal would help him cheer up?

"Kyo-kun! Breakfast is done!" I called.

"Yeah. Okay I'm coming…" He muttered as he clicked the TV off.

I took a seat at the table smiling as he joined me. A scowl was planted across his face as usual.

"What's the matter Kyo-kun?" I asked worriedly.

"It's going to rain this whole week… Today's the last sunny day according to that damn weather man!" he snapped, blaming the weather channel for the unfortunate event.

"Kyo-kun! It's not the weather man's fault that it's going to rain!" I laughed.

His frown just deepened. I just giggled harder. He had his own way of making me feel better without even trying. Soft foot steps grew louder as Yuki entered the kitchen. Immediately I turned around to face him blushing timidly. Was he still mad at me?

"Good morning Yuki-kun!" I greeted him.

"Good morning Honda-san," he returned my greeting softly.

His smile seemed awkward and forced. I must have offended him some how! But he's too nice to yell at me, isn't he? Now I feel real stupid! Maybe he'd forgive me if I apologized?

"Would you like some breakfast?" I offered with a wide grin.

He took a seat across from us nodding. I stood up walking back into the kitchen to get some dishes. I bit my lip; I'd find him alone later today and apologize!

I came back setting down plates and serving the food to Yuki-kun and Kyo-kun.

"Thank you Honda-san. It looks delicious," he replied picking up a pair of chopsticks.

"Yeah…. Thanks Tohru," Kyo grunted.

I watched Yuki eat. His bites were in small parts. Was my cooking not good? Or maybe he wasn't feeling well? Or was it that he didn't like to be around me because I made him so mad!

"Yuki-kun? Are you okay?" I asked, worriedly.

"Yes, I'm alright. Is something the matter?"

"You seem a little depressed today….."

"Don't worry about the damn rat. He can take care of himself," Kyo muttered as he gulped down the rest of his breakfast.

Yuki-kun pushed aside his food with a light smile.

"I'm just not too hungry this morning," he told me.

"Was the food bad? Would you like me to make you something else?" I suggested frantically.

"No… It was fabulous….." he smiled an honest smile.

"Ah well…. Be sure to eat more at lunch then!" I reminded.

"I will…….." he reassured me.

I smiled one more time before running up the stairs to get changed. Kyo followed me grasping my hand in his. I looked back at him with wide eyes. He held up my hand at the top of the steps pointing out that I had some sauce splattered on the back of my hand. An embarrassed blush crept onto my face as I ran to the bathroom and washed it off rapidly. As quick as I could manage I slipped into my school uniform and skipped down the stairs to where Yuki was waiting.

"Yuki-kun? Are you ready to go?" I asked.

"Yeah…" he replied.

"Ok then….. Bye Shigure-san!" I added noticing Shigure-san standing beside Yuki-kun.

"Bye Tohru-kun! Have fun at school children!" he laughed to himself.

I just smiled at Shigure as I slipped on my shoes.

Kyo-kun and Yuki-kun were fighting again. I didn't hear exactly what they said, but they both looked a little mad.

The three of us walk to school in silence. I didn't know what to say so I just remained quiet. The two of them looked like they were deep in thought anyways; I didn't want to sound silly as usual.

Shivers ran down my spine as we entered the classroom. All the girls seemed to be glaring at me. Uo-chan and Hana-chan walked up to us immediately taking my mind away from all the fan girls.

"Hey Tohru! Orangey… Prince Charming," Uo-chan greeted with her usual smirk.

"Yes, good morning, Tohru-kun," Hana-chan added in her monotone voice.

"Good morning Uo-chan! Hana-chan! How are you?" I responded with a huge smile.

"Yeah yeah… Yankee…"

"Good morning Uotani-san, Hanajima-san," Yuki add with a faint smile.

Before we could say anymore the bell rang signaling the beginning of school. Mayu Sensei entered the classroom slamming her books on her desk, silencing everyone. We took our seats ready for another day of learning. I sat there listening intently to today's lessons. I couldn't fail another test. My arm hurt from writing so many notes but lunch crept up quickly. Like always I sat with Uo-chan. Hana-chan, Yuki-kun and Kyo-kun.

Yuki was awfully quiet though. Now I was sure of it, it was my entire fault. He couldn't stand my presence anymore, yet I wanted to be near him, I needed to be beside him. Just please humor me a little more then Yuki, can you do that…. I promise I'll get over you….

Uo-chan and Hana-chan stared at me worriedly. I forced a smile and started a light conversation about school cheerfully. Hopefully they didn't notice anything. I couldn't even look them in the eye. Let alone even glance in Yuki's direction. Lucky for me lunch was over in a flash. With a soft smile I gathered up the leftovers and packed them up. Hana-chan helped me carry the things, I was about to call Yuki. He seemed a little spaced off but Uo-chan stopped me. She gave me a light shove to the door. Somehow I think they both knew how I felt….

"Prince Charming! Prince Charming!"

Uo-chan had to call him a couple times before he looked up at her.

"Huh?"

I wonder what he was thinking about……

"Lunch is over. You coming?"

"Yeah…" he muttered standing up and following the rest of us back to the classroom.

Luckily the rest of the day passed quickly. I was ready to talk to Yuki-kun but he had a student council meeting. Reluctantly I followed Kyo home giving Yuki one last smile before going. It was nice of him to go outside with us but that just made me want to talk to him even more.

I sighed, slightly disappointed that I hadn't gotten to talk to him. Kyo must have sensed this because he grabbed my hand.

"Eh? Is there something on my hand again?" I asked flipping my hand over frantically.

He laughed at me shaking his head muttering, "No stupid…"

This wasn't like Kyo-kun. He was acting very strangely now. I peered up at him with a confused look. He gazed back at me seriously.

"Look… I don't know how to say this… uhh…. I…." he stuttered.

"Yes?"

Kyo-kun looked very uncomfortable. Was he sick? His face was a dark red. I was beginning to get very worried.

"AH! FORGET IT!" he snapped abruptly.

I stumbled backwards, shocked by his sudden change in mood. He looked back at me apologetically.

"Look… what I'm trying to say is…. Uh…. I like you okay?" Kyo blushed madly as the words slid out of his mouth.

"I like you too! And I also like Shigure-san, Kisa-chan, Hatsuharu-san… Momiji-kun, Hiro-kun, Ritsu-san, Hatori-san.. Ayame-san…. Isuzu-san… Kagura-chan, Kureno-san and Yuki-kun….." I exclaimed hesitantly breathing Yuki's name…

His eyes widened at me. Had I said something wrong?

"No! That's not what I meant! I mean I like you mo-more then a friend…"

"Oh…"

Stupid me! Kyo-kun looked so hurt! Couldn't I think of anything better to say then, 'Oh'? Anything… But nothing came to mind… I stood there uncomfortably. What could I say to fix this? This wasn't good. How did I feel about him? I don't know!!!

He must have noticed have uncomfortable I looked because he said, "Its ok… You don't have to say anything… I just thought you should know… You know?"

I smiled weakly not sure what else I could say. Something told me that things wouldn't be the same anymore. We walked the rest of the way home in an awkward silence. Kyo mustn't want to see me right now… As soon as we got back to Shigure-san's place he went straight to the roof…

"Did something happen, Tohru-kun?" Shigure asked me.

He peered up from his newspaper at my saddened face. Was my mood really so obvious? I shook my head and put on a smile. There was no point in making Shigure-san worry about me. My problems were my own… I'd have to solve them sooner or later.

"Its ok if you don't want to talk about it. But I'll be here if you ever want to talk," Shigure told me.

I nodded. All the Sohmas really cared for me. And for that I'd always be grateful. After changing out of my school uniform I went straight to work. Keeping busy would keep my mind off Yuki and Kyo. I just didn't know what to do anymore.

In less then an hour I had finished washing and drying every dish in the house, clean and dirty… Also, I had scrubbed the floors and counters until I could practically see my face in the reflection. All that was left to do was hang the laundry out to dry. And that's what I was doing when Hatsuharu-san approached me.

"Honda-san, have you seen Yuki?"

I jumped back in shock from his voice. I hadn't heard his footsteps at all.

" No…. I thought he was still at his student council meeting… But Kyo-kun is up on the roof…"

"I don't remember asking about Kyo…. Kyo, Kyo, Kyo! Is that all you can say? Did you ever think about how others might feel?!"

He suddenly got very angry. His eyes flashed furiously. I jumped back dropping the t-shirt I had been holding just moments ago. Why was he so mad? Did I say something wrong?

Haru continued in a sharp angry tone, "Do you think its right for you to act all innocent? You keep saying you care about all the juunishi but you keep trampling on someone's heart!"

"Hatsuharu-san…. I don't understand…." I whispered in a small voice.

"Yuki!"

I flinched.

"He LOVES YOU!!!! Don't you see? He loves you! I'm begging you! Please…. Please stop hurting him……"

My eyes widened at this. For a moment I thought I hadn't heard him correctly. But I must have because Hatsuharu dropped down to both of his knees tears brimming in both of his eyes. I stared at him in shock.

"Yuki-kun loves me…?" I half asked to myself.

"… Yes… Yes he does… And more then love between family and friends… If you aren't going to return his love, then tell him straight out so he can move on. It's real selfish to keep his heart locked up. It's not fair… He deserves his happiness too…"

I stared at him. And for the first time it finally struck me. Yuki loves me, Tohru Honda. The prince of our high school loves me; the perfect handsome most desired guy at school loves me, a nobody who is barely passing my classes. And I just realized I was in love with him too. It wasn't just chemistry, I love him, and that was that.

"Yuki-kun! I have to go find him now!" I cried running forward.

Clumsily I tripped over a root of a tree. I tried to push myself up but winced when my foot touched the ground. I think I sprained it. Perfect… How was I supposed to get to Yuki now? Just when I found out why he was being so distant, I could have fixed it! Why do I have to be so clumsy?

Hatsuharu-san helped me to my feet and helped me back into Shigure-san's house. Silently he bandaged up my ankle telling me I had in fact sprained it. After he finished he stood up and looked at me seriously.

"When you turn him down, be gentle, that's all I ask. You don't have to pretend to like him just don't hurt him too badly… His heart can't take anymore pain…" he told me.

"Turn him down? Why would I turn him down?" I asked meekly.

He smiled and patted my shoulder with a joyous look in his eyes. I couldn't look for Yuki at all. All I could do was wait for Yuki to come home. I waited…. And waited… But Yuki didn't come back.

Reluctantly I listened to Shigure and went to my room to rest. Sleep wouldn't come anytime soon though. I laid there hoping that Yuki would come home soon.

Hours passed but all I heard was silence. That silence I grew to hate. Sleep was starting to get the best of me until I heard the stairs creak. Immediately I got out of bed and swung my door open. I stood by my door, and squinted my eyes to try and see in the darkness.

"Yuki?" I asked shyly biting my lip.

"Yeah…." he replied softly.

"Where were you? I was so worried!!!" I cried.

I almost jumped into his arms but stopped when I remembered the curse.

"I lost track of time…" he answered.

We both stood there in awkward silence for a moment. Even in the pitch black I had to try very hard to muster enough courage to ask him the dreaded question.

"Yuki-kun…. Hatsuharu-san said you loved me……… Is it true?"

He just smiled and pulled me as close as possible without hugging me and kissed me gingerly on the lips. I flinched surprised by his response. I didn't pull away though. It felt nice, but he broke the kiss abruptly.

"I'm sorry….. I know you love Kyo…. Please forgive me…. I'm sorry…" he apologized.

The sweet taste of his lips lingered on mine. He looked at me apologetically for a second before turning around to go to his room.

"Yuki-kun…. Wait…."

He turned around.

"I love Kyo-kun yes but… but I also love Yuki-kun…. Please don't go…." I looked down at my feet ready to cry.

"Don't cry…" he told me softly cupping my chin in his hand so I was looking into his eyes.

"I'll always love you and watch over you… but you don't have to worry… I won't force you to love me… I won't stand in Kyo and yours way…"

A tear slowly fell from my eyes. He wiped it away with his thumb sweetly. I snaked my arms around his neck getting on the tips of my toes bringing my face closer to his.

I'll admit it. I was desperate at this point. I wanted him to stay; I wanted him to understand how I feel. And this was the only way I thought would truly get through to him.

"But…. I want to love you…I love you, Yuki-kun……" I murmured to him before I pressed my lips shyly against his.

He wrapped his arms around my waist returning my kiss. My lips parted half way letting the kiss get more intimate. Soon we broke apart lacking air. We stared at each other embarrassedly still holding onto each other. I can't even begin to explain how I felt at that moment. My heart was racing faster then it ever did before. And spread across my face was probably the widest smile.

The soft moonlight wrapped us in its gentle white glow. In my eyes there was never a day before that he looked more handsome then tonight. He was truly a prince, both in his looks and his gentle manner.

I slowly lowered myself back onto my heels. I winced wobbling from my hurt ankle. He grasped my wrist steadying me.

"Does something hurt? What happened?" he asked full of concern.

"I'm okay…. I just hurt my ankle…." I smiled at me.

He didn't look like he believed me one bit

"I'm fine……………." I tried to reassure him.

"How did you get hurt?"

"I fell…. Earlier…. When Hatsuharu-san came over….. We went to look for you but I ended up causing him more trouble…. He didn't get to keep looking for you because he had to help me back… And then he had to help me wrap it up……" I explained briefly.

He released me and crouched down. He lifted the edge of my pajama bottoms staring at my swollen ankle. I blushed darkly out of embarrassment.

"Are you sure you're okay?"

I nodded. He released the hem of my pants letting it cover up the bandages.

"We should get to bed…….. It's late…." I added shyly.

I took a step back flinching again. He scooped me up in his arms holding me up bridal style.

"Yuki!" I exclaimed with a surprised expression.

"Shhhh…." He murmured to me.

I giggled bashfully wrapping my arms securely around his neck trying my best not to hug him. He carefully kicked my door open fully and set me down on the bed gently. I beamed leaning forward and kissing his cheek whispering, "Thank you…" before I released my hold on his neck.

"No problem… my princess…..I'll be waiting. Until tomorrow when I'll see you again…."

He started to pull away. No, I can't let him go now! I wasn't thinking when I tightened my hold on his hand. I was too embarrassed to look at him when he glanced back; I just stared at my legs not loosening my grip one bit.

"Please…. Stay with me………."

He stared at me, I almost thought he'd refuse but a warm smile spread across his face. I scotched over closer to the wall on my bed. What was I thinking? It wasn't like me to be inviting guys to stay overnight…. He brought my hand to his lips planting a soft kiss… I could feel my face turn a bright red….

The next thing I knew it was morning and Shigure-san was at my door way singing, "SCHOOL TIME! WAKEY WAKEY TOHRU-KUN!!!!!!!!!"

Yuki was sitting on the cold wood floor with a surprised expression across his face. Did he fall? I sat upright confused entangled in my covers. Shigure switched his glances from me to Yuki then back to me, a mischievous grin growing across his face. We instantly blushed the darkest shades of red.

"Ooooooooooooooooooooooh… Did I interrupt something??? Huh??? Huh???? What did you do to our little flower Yuki???? Ooohh!!!" He shrieked gleefully in one breath.

"Shut up you old hack! It wasn't what you thought it was!" Yuki snapped at him.

"Then what was it????!" He smirked.

"Nothing!!!!" He yelled at him getting up and shoving him out the door and slamming it shut.

We stared at each other still the darkest shades of red either of us had been in our entire lives combined.

"I guess we should go get ready…." I whispered breaking the silence.

He smiled at me walking over to my bedside and stealing one last kiss before we went to get prepared for school.

Why is there a chapter 2? Because you don't know what Tohru's thinking.. Not that she thinks much anyhoo… Please review! I might write it in Haru and Kyo's point of view! Should I? Maybe Shigure's…