Untitled as of now
Disclaimer: I don't own Fruits Basket in any way, shape or form. This is strictly for entertainment purposes and I am making no profit whatsoever off of this. The copyright belongs to Natsuki Takaya and other respected parties.
Hia! Well, this is the first chapter of my story and I really hope you like this. I know that this is an unlikely couple and no offense to the strong supporters of Yuki/Kyo and Tohru couplings. I have nothing against that, in fact, I like it. So just, enjoy. Oh, an review too! And now, on with the story!
I ran my fingers along the books on the shelf of the fine literature section, of my school library. A green book caught my eye and I took it off the shelf. It was bound with rough velvet and the title was engraved in small, neat, whispy letters. It read: A Very Fine Collection of Old Fables.
The book appeared to be new, and held a musty smell. Looking at the author's name, I was surprised to see, in the same fashion as the title: Shigure Sohma. "Wow! I didn't expect to find Shigure's book here! That's a coincidene, huh Mom? I can't wait to tell Shigure!" Happy, I put the book in my bag and went off to another section.
Later... Picking up Shigure's book, I ran downstairs to Shigure's study room. The fusuma was closed as usual and I could hear the rustling of his newspaper from inside the door. Sliding open the door, Shigure looked up.
I smiled cheerfully. "Shigure, I was at the library today, and I saw one of you're books on the shelves," I began. I saw a strange flash of fear and panic cross his face. "I checked it out. I'm going to read it. Is that okay?"
I thought Shigure would be excited I was reading one of his books, happy. I expected him to say something like: "Oh Tohru, that's great! Thank you. I'm flattered you're reading one of my books!" I got an unexpected reaction.
His eyes narrowed and he stood abruptly. I saw anger in his eyes. He grabbed the book from my hands. "Tohru, how much did you read of it?!" he asked in a panic-stricken voice. "I- uh- Only the first few pages," I stammered. "Tohru, don't read this book, please, don't read it. I'm begging you!" He seemed desperate. "But- w-" "Tohru, whatever you do, just don't read it!" "But Shigure, why?" I asked, truly wondering in shock. Why could I not read Shigure's book? "You just can't!" "But Shigu-" "Tohru!" He grabbed my shoulders and looked me straight in the eye. His eyes held an almost crazed look in them and I could tell he meant it. He honestly, did not want me reading that book. For reasons, I just could not figure out. What was in that book that Shigure just could not trust me with?
I jerked away as the first tear began to fall down my cheek. I ran up the stairs and shut the door behind me. I fell on the bed and began to sob. "Oh Mom, what'll I do?" I asked in between sobs. I felt so distraught at this. I didn't understand. "Why?" I asked. "Why?" I had made Shigure angry. And it came as a shock to me because Shigure rarely ever got mad. He was usually always calm and collected. And he had shown an act of anger and agression toward me, and it made me sad. I didn't want to hurt Shigure in any way. I wasn't sure how to handle this.
^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^... [Shigure] I shut the door to my room, and lit a cigarette hastily. Slumping down against the wall, I inhaled deeply, causing me to cough. I know, I could have been a lot less rough with her. I could have told her gently, but I didn't. I blew it. Now Tohru is probably so upset. She probably was upset, and I hated myself for it. I didn't want to hurt her in the slightest way. I couldn't do that, not to her.
I inhaled again and let the smoke blow out my mouth. "Oh Tohru, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry," I muttered. I ran my hand through my hair impatiently. How could I ever face her again after what I had said to her, to upset her? I felt like such a criminal. I wanted to apologize, but that might lead to her questioning why I couldn't let her see the book. Because, because I can't let her know. Not yet. Not now. I couldn't expose myself to that. It would just cause pain for the both of us.
I know, it's short. But it's just to get the ball rolling. So, how was that for a ch. 1? Ch. 2 on its way! I'll update soon. What do you think Shigure has to hide in his book? Huh? Read further chapters to find out! But for now, R&R! Arigato! ~ Tsubasa
Disclaimer: I don't own Fruits Basket in any way, shape or form. This is strictly for entertainment purposes and I am making no profit whatsoever off of this. The copyright belongs to Natsuki Takaya and other respected parties.
Hia! Well, this is the first chapter of my story and I really hope you like this. I know that this is an unlikely couple and no offense to the strong supporters of Yuki/Kyo and Tohru couplings. I have nothing against that, in fact, I like it. So just, enjoy. Oh, an review too! And now, on with the story!
I ran my fingers along the books on the shelf of the fine literature section, of my school library. A green book caught my eye and I took it off the shelf. It was bound with rough velvet and the title was engraved in small, neat, whispy letters. It read: A Very Fine Collection of Old Fables.
The book appeared to be new, and held a musty smell. Looking at the author's name, I was surprised to see, in the same fashion as the title: Shigure Sohma. "Wow! I didn't expect to find Shigure's book here! That's a coincidene, huh Mom? I can't wait to tell Shigure!" Happy, I put the book in my bag and went off to another section.
Later... Picking up Shigure's book, I ran downstairs to Shigure's study room. The fusuma was closed as usual and I could hear the rustling of his newspaper from inside the door. Sliding open the door, Shigure looked up.
I smiled cheerfully. "Shigure, I was at the library today, and I saw one of you're books on the shelves," I began. I saw a strange flash of fear and panic cross his face. "I checked it out. I'm going to read it. Is that okay?"
I thought Shigure would be excited I was reading one of his books, happy. I expected him to say something like: "Oh Tohru, that's great! Thank you. I'm flattered you're reading one of my books!" I got an unexpected reaction.
His eyes narrowed and he stood abruptly. I saw anger in his eyes. He grabbed the book from my hands. "Tohru, how much did you read of it?!" he asked in a panic-stricken voice. "I- uh- Only the first few pages," I stammered. "Tohru, don't read this book, please, don't read it. I'm begging you!" He seemed desperate. "But- w-" "Tohru, whatever you do, just don't read it!" "But Shigure, why?" I asked, truly wondering in shock. Why could I not read Shigure's book? "You just can't!" "But Shigu-" "Tohru!" He grabbed my shoulders and looked me straight in the eye. His eyes held an almost crazed look in them and I could tell he meant it. He honestly, did not want me reading that book. For reasons, I just could not figure out. What was in that book that Shigure just could not trust me with?
I jerked away as the first tear began to fall down my cheek. I ran up the stairs and shut the door behind me. I fell on the bed and began to sob. "Oh Mom, what'll I do?" I asked in between sobs. I felt so distraught at this. I didn't understand. "Why?" I asked. "Why?" I had made Shigure angry. And it came as a shock to me because Shigure rarely ever got mad. He was usually always calm and collected. And he had shown an act of anger and agression toward me, and it made me sad. I didn't want to hurt Shigure in any way. I wasn't sure how to handle this.
^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^... [Shigure] I shut the door to my room, and lit a cigarette hastily. Slumping down against the wall, I inhaled deeply, causing me to cough. I know, I could have been a lot less rough with her. I could have told her gently, but I didn't. I blew it. Now Tohru is probably so upset. She probably was upset, and I hated myself for it. I didn't want to hurt her in the slightest way. I couldn't do that, not to her.
I inhaled again and let the smoke blow out my mouth. "Oh Tohru, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry," I muttered. I ran my hand through my hair impatiently. How could I ever face her again after what I had said to her, to upset her? I felt like such a criminal. I wanted to apologize, but that might lead to her questioning why I couldn't let her see the book. Because, because I can't let her know. Not yet. Not now. I couldn't expose myself to that. It would just cause pain for the both of us.
I know, it's short. But it's just to get the ball rolling. So, how was that for a ch. 1? Ch. 2 on its way! I'll update soon. What do you think Shigure has to hide in his book? Huh? Read further chapters to find out! But for now, R&R! Arigato! ~ Tsubasa