She felt a bit like a spy, peering into their windows this late at night. But she just couldn't resist. She peeked in and smiled. Yuki sat reading at the table. Kyo was watching TV; it looked like the news. A young girl sat at the table with both of them, silently trying to immerse herself in what they were doing.
But there was still no sign of him.
'Well, better to do this now when he's not here…' she thought to herself. She took a deep breath, trying to mentally prepare herself for what was to come. Before she could have any other doubts, she made her way up the steps to the front door where she knocked softly.
From inside, Yuki looked up from his book. He had heard a knock, but Kyo, who hadn't once looked away from the TV, obviously hadn't. Yuki sighed, standing up.
"What's wrong?" Tohru asked.
"There's someone at the door," Yuki smiled at her, making his way out of the room.
Outside, she stood a bit impatiently, wondering if she'd been loud enough. She wondered if this was such a good idea, if she should really be here. She looked behind her, considering just running away before they could answer the door. It was a very tempting option. However, she was given no more time, for the door slid open, revealing the silver-haired boy she'd known as a little child.
"Hi Yuki," she said, smiling at him.
He looked at her for a minute, studying her… He knew her, that was certain, but… Perhaps…
"Yuki?" a timid voice asked from inside the house.
Yuki, however, had not heard her. His eyes had gone wide and his mouth fell open as he stared at the woman in the doorway.
"S-s-s-s…" he stuttered, unable to get the words out. "S-sasaki? Is that you?"
"Hey. You've grown," Sasaki smiled at him.
"Y-yuki? Are you okay?" the timid voice asked again.
Sasaki peered behind Yuki to catch a glimpse of a short, brown-haired girl.
"Hi there, I don't believe we've ever met," she said, bowing to the shorter girl.
"N-no, I don't believe so," the girl replied, bowing even deeper. "I'm Tohru Honda, It's very nice to meet you!"
"Well, Miss Honda, I am Sasaki Sohma. I'm Yuki and Kyo's cousin."