Special Thanks- tohrukun92126 and teen13 Im glad to see that some readers are enjoying my story and this update is for you two.

Author's Note: okay sorry bout the short chapter before. I hope this is a little longer than the last one. This chapter is one that I enjoyed working with and I hope you enjoy reading it.

Disclaimer: I do not own Fruits Basket no matter how much I wish it otherwise. I do, however, own the characters Rayna (means pure) and Lona (means solitary one) I may introduce another of my own charactes into the story.

To Heal a Broken Heart

The Clash

"What are you mute as well as stupid? Stop staring at me!"

Rayna felt herself blush right to the tips of her ears as she stammered, "I-I-uh," then it came to her, "You must be Kyou!" she blurted out. She wanted to smack herself, of course he was Kyou Sohma; he was standing in the spot that had been the agreed upon meeting place. She miserably deemed herself and idiot.

"Yeah," That was it. That was all he said. He left absolutely no opening for conversation. An invitation to get lost.

"I'm Rayna," a pause as she waited for a response; when none was forthcoming she continued, "Im here to show you around and take you to your classes."

"You're late."

"Yeah…sorry. See I lost track of time at home but what made me late was when I bumped-"

"Save the explanation for someone who cares would you?"

Anger came to Rayna's rescue, "Oh excuse me for wasting so much of your precious time." She bit out sarcastically.

"Well now that you realize your mistake, let's not waste anymore of it." Came the reply accompanied by a smirk.

Rayna, who never lost her temper, silently counted to five, pasted a smile on her face and said, "Let's go then; wouldn't want you to get lost on your first day right?"

The orange haired boy blinked his crimson red eyes in disappointment. He had been ready for an argument; anticipating it even. The once irritated countenance that he had seen on the face of the girl standing before him had been nicely masked by a slightly friendly smile that was directed toward him. He was confused at first. How can someone's mood change like that? (unless your Kagura). A frown had settled onto his features until he observed the stormy look that clouded her glowing emerald green eyes. His smirk slipped back in place. Maybe I can get an argument out of her yet, he thought. "Why would I want to be shown around by someone like you anyway?" he scoffed.

The smile wavered a little and took on a stiff quality, "What do you mean someone like me?" she demanded eyes flashing as she struggled for control. What a jerk! She seethed inwardly.

Kyou's smirk turned into a disdainful sneer, "You're an airhead with a clumsy streak!" his declaration came out just a bit louder than he had intended.

Rayna's eyes widened in shock and outrage, "Airhead?!? I am not an airhead. And what gives you the right to call me anything?!? You look like someone set your hair on fire!"

"If you weren't a girl I'd-" Kyou was interrupted by Rayna mid-shout.

"You'd what?!? You probably can't even take me as a girl!" she yelled back.

"Oh I could take you alright!"

"Try it!" she challenged.

Glaring at each other, Kyou clenched his fist as he opened his mouth to yell back when an interruption came in the form of an administrator.

"Rayna Hamaru!" I never thought I'd see the day when you were acting like a poorly raised child, and to a student no less. Maybe you've forgotten that you are representing our school?" the teacher demanded disapprovingly.

Rayna's mouth dropped open as her face turned three different shades of red. She bowed hew head in, what she hoped appeared like, shame. She mumbled an apology as the teacher looked at Kyou, "My apologies, Rayna is normally well behaved."

"Yeah don't worry about it. Maybe she's just having a bad he answered innocently.

Rayna was fuming by the time that the teacher walked through the doors. Kyou, who saw this as a victory, smiled triumphantly as he delivered his final verbal blow, "Now I wonder how many students saw you act in such a horrible manner?" he remarked, face directed toward the sun as he glanced at hew out of the corner of his eye.

Rayna paled, "Oh no! I can't believe I- I didn't…" came the horrified whisper.

Kyou felt a flash of guilt before realization dawned, I won? I've never won! It was always that stupid rat. The smile that had begun to blossom died before reaching full bloom. Yuki. The cause of Kyou's transfer. He beats me in everything. Arguments, fights, and the one thing that had given me hope: love. He had fought valiantly for the love of Tohru Honda but in the end, Yuki's flowery words and romantic gestures won her over. He shut his eyes in a vain attempt to shut out the hurt that was still so fresh.

Rayna, who had turned back to face Kyou, witnessed the brief flash of inner pain flit across his features before they settled into an angry frown, "A-are you okay?" she asked, reaching a hand out to place on his shoulder.

"Just show me my classes okay?" he jerked away before she could touch him and stalked into the school.

Rayna hurried to catch up with him. He had gone down the wrong hallway.

A/N: so what'd'ya think? I know that I haven't put any romance into it but I gotta set the scene ya know? Anyway, I need initiative to add more so as soon as I get at least 6 more reviews I'll add the next chapter.

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