Thank you so much for the reviews! And now I present to you Yuki's
birthday. I'm sorry if it is rather angst, but Yuki is really a very sad
person....
Fruits Basket and its wonderful characters do not belong to me. They belong to the great Takaya Natsuki-sensei!
~O-tanjobi omedeto~
By: XiaoBai
Chapter 2: Nezumi.
The clock rang for a good 20 minutes before a figure rise slowly up from the pile of blankets and comforters. The person reached for the clock and clicked the alarm button. The clock stopped ringing. Then the person sat on the bed motionlessly for another good 20 minutes.
It was obvious that Souma Yuki was still somewhere in La La Land. His eyes, although opened, were glazed over.
It looked like Yuki wouldn't be out of bed for another 10 minutes when the bedroom door opened and a man around late twenties peered in.
Souma Shigure sighed when he noticed the still asleep Yuki sitting motionlessly on the bed and went over to the boy's side.
He tapped Yuki on the shoulder and shouted into Yuki's ear.
" YUKI-KUN! IT'S TIME TO WAKE UP!!"
--
Downstairs, Honda Touru snapped her head up in surprise when a loud smack was heard after Shigure had yelled.
" What are you doing in my room?!" Yuki's voice was heard.
" I came to wake you up, Yuki-kun." Shigure said, sounding a little upset, " It's your birthday after all. You wouldn't want to be late for school on your birthday, right?"
A thud was heard from the kitchen door and Touru turned around. Kyou was by the door, and he was somehow in a shock.
Touru smiled, " Ohayo, Kyou-chan!"
Kyou did not responded. He was still wearing the shocked look on his face and Touru began to get worried.
" Kyou-chan? Is there anything wrong?" Touru asked.
Kyou suddenly jerked up and he stared in horror at Touru, " IT'S THAT FELLOW'S BIRTHDAY TODAY?! OH DAMN IT!!"
He squatted down and began muttering to himself. Touru managed to get fragments of, " Had to get out of here quick." And " Oh no, Oh no, Oh no."
Just when the confused Touru was about to ask Kyou what was going on, Kyou stood up suddenly and declared to himself.
" Yes, I am going out of this house. There is no way I am staying here when it is his birthday. No, no way I am staying here--" Kyou turned around and was about to dash out of the room (and probably the house) when Shigure grabbed hold of Kyou's school uniform and stopped the orange-haired boy from running.
" Ohayo, Touru-chan!" Shigure greeted cheerfully, pulling Kyou into the kitchen with him, " What's for breakfast today?"
Touru smiled, " All of Yuki-kun's favourites."
Kyou stopped struggling and stared at Touru in horror again, " All of the nezumi's favourites?! Then we are eating leeks and chives today?!"
Before Touru could answer, Shigure patted Kyou's head and said amusedly, " Well, what do you think, Kyou-chan?"
At once, Kyou began struggling again, " THERE IS NO WAY I AM EATING LEEKS AND CHIVE!!! NO WAY IN HELL!!!!"
" You have got to mind your language, baka neko." Came a voice behind them.
Yuki was in the doorway, fixing his tie somewhat unsuccessfully. His hair was still a little ruffled and he still looked a little dazed.
" Ohayo, Yuki-kun." Touru said cheerfully. Shigure let go of Kyou and helped Yuki fixed his tie. Yuki nodded his thanks and moved slowly into the kitchen.
" Ohayo, Honda-san." Yuki muttered, still feeling very sleepy.
--
As soon as he opened his locker, a whole pile of presents fell from it. Yuki's eye twitched slightly while Saki placed her hand at the side of her face.
" My, the Ojisama got a lot of presents today." Saki remarked. She turned to the amazed Touru and asked, " Touru-chan, what is so special about today? I don't seem to remember that Valentine's Day had been brought forward."
Touru sweatdropped, " Today is Yuki-kun's birthday, Saki-chan."
Saki's eyes widened slightly, " Ojisama's birthday? Ai ya ya..."
Uotani raised an eyebrow, " What's wrong with the Ojisama's birthday, Saki?"
Saki looked thoughtful for a moment before saying, " You will know later..."
--
The minute Yuki stepped into the classroom, confetti was thrown over him and a chorus was heard.
"O-TANJOBI OMEDETO, YUKI-KUN!"
Yuki sighed in exasperation as the girls in the class beamed at him. He put on a fake smile and thanked the girls.
After returning to his seat, Kyou nudged him, " You should be more sincere, nezumi."
Yuki frowned slightly, " You won't like it if it was you, baka neko. I am starting to get sick of them. No wait, I am already sick of them..."
Suddenly someone gave a gasp. Yuki and Kyou looked up and saw Touru staring at them.
" Oh my! Kyou-chan and Yuki-kun are engaged in a civil conversation without quarreling!" Touru gasped. She smiled happily and cheered, " My wish REALLY came true!"
Kyou jumped as far as possible from Yuki and barked, " THERE IS NO WAY I AM ENGAGING IN A CIVIL CONVERSATION WITH THAT NEZUMI!"
Yuki frowned and closed his eyes in slight irritation, " I didn't even want to TALK to that baka neko, Honda-san, much less have a CIVIL CONVERSATION with him."
Kyou growled, " What the hell did you say, kisama nezumi?!"
Yuki pretended to look elsewhere, " I think I heard a small cat whimper."
At this, Kyou was already bursting with anger. He was about to jump on to Yuki when he spotted Touru eyeing him. Eyebrow twitching, Kyou gritted his teeth and retreated back to his seat in a huff.
Unknown to anyone, Yuki had a small smile on his lips.
" Yuki."
Yuki turned around and came face to face with Haru and Momiji. Momiji smiled and pushed a present towards him.
" O-tanjoubi omedeto, Yuki-kun." Momiji said softly. Yuki stared at the present before smiling slightly, " Arigatou, Momiji-chan."
Haru handed Yuki a present too and nodded, " O-tanjoubi omedeto, Yuki. I know you don't really like today at all, but a birthday is still a birthday."
Yuki accepted the present and smiled, this time for real, " Arigatou gozaimasu, Haru-kun."
--
" Jaa, I'm going home now!" Touru said. The other workers nodded warmly to her and Touru left the building, only to see Yuki smiling back at her.
" You are early today, Honda-san." Yuki asked. Touru smiled, " There isn't so much work today."
Yuki nodded and said, " Let's go home then."
On the way back, Touru noticed Yuki was rather silent. Frowning slightly, she asked, " Yuki-kun...can I ask you a question?"
Yuki blinked, " Un."
" Today's your birthday, right?"
Yuki nodded slowly.
" Then why aren't you feeling very happy?" Touru asked.
Yuki lowered his head slightly and was silent for a moment before answering, " During the days when I was back at the main house, I hated my birthdays."
Touru blinked in surprise, " Why?"
" Akito will spent the whole day with me, and it was not a nice day." Yuki said quietly.
" In those days, no one cares whether it was my birthday or not. Perhaps only Haru cared." Yuki said. He shook his head slightly and smiled, " But that is the past. I should just forget about them."
" But you can't forget them can you, Yuki-kun." Touru said. Yuki's eyes widened. Touru continued, " It is not easy to forget painful things, Yuki- kun. I...understand that kind of feeling."
To Touru's surprise, Yuki suddenly hugged her.
" Arigatou, Honda-san, arigatou gozaimasu."
--
The expression on Yuki's face could be defined as annoyance.
Souma Ayame was laughing and smiling at the door of the house, welcoming Touru and Yuki home in an...irritating way.
" Ah, isn't it very romantic, Yuki? Walking home in the moonlight and--" Ayame was cut short as Yuki shook him hard.
" Why-can't-you-just-shut-up!" Yuki growled at every shake. Shigure sighed mockingly and said, " Yuki, how can you be so rude to your only brother? He came here to celebrate your birthday!"
" More likely to send me into the coffin by pissing me off to no end," Yuki muttered darkly.
Ayame laughed again and said, " Today is you birthday, my dear brother. So let us celebrate into the night! Oh and Touru-chan, can you prepare some food-ouch!"
Kyou scowled as he removed his fist from Ayame's head.
" Go cook yourself, baka." Kyou muttered, pulling Touru into the house. Yuki followed, muttering about how his birthday was the worst day in his life.
--
As Yuki entered the room, most of the 12 Juunishi greeted him. Yuki blinked in surprise and confusion when he saw Kisa, Hiro, Kagura, Ritsu, Haru, Momiji and Hatori smiling at him.
" Nani--?" Yuki said.
Shigure came from behind him and said, " They are here to wish you well on your birthday, Yuki-kun."
Ayame added, " We never have the chance to do it, so..."
Kisa stood up from her seat and smile brightly at Yuki, " Today is your birthday, Yuki-neesan, you should smile more."
Haru nodded in agreement while Kagura said, " Even Kyou-chan got a present for you, Yuki-kun."
" He's just too shy to give it to you." Hiro said nonchalantly.
From somewhere in the house, Kyou's voice was heard, " I HEARD THAT, HIRO!"
Ritsu sweatdropped and said, " I managed to come today because the hot spring is down for repairs." Smiling he added, " And my present for you is a trip to the hot spring!"
" Speaking of presents, Akito sent one to you too." Hatori said. Everyone eyed him carefully.
" Is it something dangerous?" Momiji whispered.
Hatori shrugged, " I have no idea. Akito did not say anything."
Yuki, who had been quiet the whole time, suddenly bowed, causing everyone to freeze.
" Thank you very much, minna." Yuki said quietly, tears gleaming in his eyes, " This means a lot to me."
Kisa smiled and pulled Yuki up, " No need to say 'Thank you', Yuki-niisan. Today is your birthday, this is what we should do."
Just then, Touru came in with a tray of food and Kyou was behind her, carrying another tray.
" The food is ready! Let's eat then!" Touru said brightly. Yuki looked with slight amazement at the people that were here to celebrate his birthday. He lowered his eyes a little and finally smiled happily.
" Oei, baka neko, I can't believed you are giving me a present." Yuki said. Kyou fumed and snapped, " If you don't want it, you can always throw it away."
Yuki shrugged, " Well, I might do that, or I will give it to Kisa-chan," He smiled at the little girl, " She is really good today."
Ayame pointed at himself, " Will you give it to me, Yuki-kun? I want to know what Kyou-chan will give Yuki-kun."
" Maybe it's a book or something." Kagura said thoughtfully, popping a piece of meat into her mouth.
" Nah," Hiro said, " It will be a bomb or something."
" What?" Touru exclaimed, " A bomb?" She turned to Kyou frantically, " Kyou- chan, a bomb is too dangerous! Where did you get that?"
" No I did not give him a bomb, Touru!" Kyou turned to Hiro who was eating and snapped, " Stop saying such stuff, gaki!"
Hiro continued to eat uncaringly and said, " Well, that seemed to be the most realistic present you will give, * Kyou-chan*. After all, you won't be able to choose a decent book..."
Kyou growled at the younger boy, " Kisama--!"
Shigure placed his hand in front of Kyou and said cheerfully, " Now Kyou- chan, you cannot bully a person younger than you, much less start a fight with him, especially in my house..."
Ritsu nodded and said, " Fighting is not good, Kyou-chan."
Kyou growled louder and snapped, " I WILL FIGHT WHEN I FEEL LIKE IT!"
That sent Ritsu off in tears and wails. As people tried to calm Ritsu down (" I'M SO SORRY!!!! I WILL APOLOGISE TO THE WHOLE WORLD!!! I'M SO SORRY!!!!!!!!!"), Hiro wasn't doing any help by commenting on many things. Hatori was silent the whole time, observing the noisy scene with a slight exasperated expression.
Touru turned from the loud scene to Yuki; worried that Yuki will be more irritated.
Instead, to her surprise, Yuki was laughing softly at the other Juunishi. Hatori seemed to notice this because he was smiling slightly in support at Yuki.
Finally, after so many years, Yuki was finally happy-on his birthday.
~Owari.
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Rather short...Hope you guys like it though. I decided to leave out the opening of presents because I can't think of appropriate presents ^^;;
Anyway, please review guys! This is, after all, my first FB fic...
Up next, Kyou-chan's birthday! What is going to happen? Will Kyou-chan try to run away like he did on Valentine's Day because of Kagura? Will Yuki piss him even more?
Please stay tuned! I promise the next chapter will be much more funnier!
Please, once again, Review!!
From: XiaoBai
Fruits Basket and its wonderful characters do not belong to me. They belong to the great Takaya Natsuki-sensei!
~O-tanjobi omedeto~
By: XiaoBai
Chapter 2: Nezumi.
The clock rang for a good 20 minutes before a figure rise slowly up from the pile of blankets and comforters. The person reached for the clock and clicked the alarm button. The clock stopped ringing. Then the person sat on the bed motionlessly for another good 20 minutes.
It was obvious that Souma Yuki was still somewhere in La La Land. His eyes, although opened, were glazed over.
It looked like Yuki wouldn't be out of bed for another 10 minutes when the bedroom door opened and a man around late twenties peered in.
Souma Shigure sighed when he noticed the still asleep Yuki sitting motionlessly on the bed and went over to the boy's side.
He tapped Yuki on the shoulder and shouted into Yuki's ear.
" YUKI-KUN! IT'S TIME TO WAKE UP!!"
--
Downstairs, Honda Touru snapped her head up in surprise when a loud smack was heard after Shigure had yelled.
" What are you doing in my room?!" Yuki's voice was heard.
" I came to wake you up, Yuki-kun." Shigure said, sounding a little upset, " It's your birthday after all. You wouldn't want to be late for school on your birthday, right?"
A thud was heard from the kitchen door and Touru turned around. Kyou was by the door, and he was somehow in a shock.
Touru smiled, " Ohayo, Kyou-chan!"
Kyou did not responded. He was still wearing the shocked look on his face and Touru began to get worried.
" Kyou-chan? Is there anything wrong?" Touru asked.
Kyou suddenly jerked up and he stared in horror at Touru, " IT'S THAT FELLOW'S BIRTHDAY TODAY?! OH DAMN IT!!"
He squatted down and began muttering to himself. Touru managed to get fragments of, " Had to get out of here quick." And " Oh no, Oh no, Oh no."
Just when the confused Touru was about to ask Kyou what was going on, Kyou stood up suddenly and declared to himself.
" Yes, I am going out of this house. There is no way I am staying here when it is his birthday. No, no way I am staying here--" Kyou turned around and was about to dash out of the room (and probably the house) when Shigure grabbed hold of Kyou's school uniform and stopped the orange-haired boy from running.
" Ohayo, Touru-chan!" Shigure greeted cheerfully, pulling Kyou into the kitchen with him, " What's for breakfast today?"
Touru smiled, " All of Yuki-kun's favourites."
Kyou stopped struggling and stared at Touru in horror again, " All of the nezumi's favourites?! Then we are eating leeks and chives today?!"
Before Touru could answer, Shigure patted Kyou's head and said amusedly, " Well, what do you think, Kyou-chan?"
At once, Kyou began struggling again, " THERE IS NO WAY I AM EATING LEEKS AND CHIVE!!! NO WAY IN HELL!!!!"
" You have got to mind your language, baka neko." Came a voice behind them.
Yuki was in the doorway, fixing his tie somewhat unsuccessfully. His hair was still a little ruffled and he still looked a little dazed.
" Ohayo, Yuki-kun." Touru said cheerfully. Shigure let go of Kyou and helped Yuki fixed his tie. Yuki nodded his thanks and moved slowly into the kitchen.
" Ohayo, Honda-san." Yuki muttered, still feeling very sleepy.
--
As soon as he opened his locker, a whole pile of presents fell from it. Yuki's eye twitched slightly while Saki placed her hand at the side of her face.
" My, the Ojisama got a lot of presents today." Saki remarked. She turned to the amazed Touru and asked, " Touru-chan, what is so special about today? I don't seem to remember that Valentine's Day had been brought forward."
Touru sweatdropped, " Today is Yuki-kun's birthday, Saki-chan."
Saki's eyes widened slightly, " Ojisama's birthday? Ai ya ya..."
Uotani raised an eyebrow, " What's wrong with the Ojisama's birthday, Saki?"
Saki looked thoughtful for a moment before saying, " You will know later..."
--
The minute Yuki stepped into the classroom, confetti was thrown over him and a chorus was heard.
"O-TANJOBI OMEDETO, YUKI-KUN!"
Yuki sighed in exasperation as the girls in the class beamed at him. He put on a fake smile and thanked the girls.
After returning to his seat, Kyou nudged him, " You should be more sincere, nezumi."
Yuki frowned slightly, " You won't like it if it was you, baka neko. I am starting to get sick of them. No wait, I am already sick of them..."
Suddenly someone gave a gasp. Yuki and Kyou looked up and saw Touru staring at them.
" Oh my! Kyou-chan and Yuki-kun are engaged in a civil conversation without quarreling!" Touru gasped. She smiled happily and cheered, " My wish REALLY came true!"
Kyou jumped as far as possible from Yuki and barked, " THERE IS NO WAY I AM ENGAGING IN A CIVIL CONVERSATION WITH THAT NEZUMI!"
Yuki frowned and closed his eyes in slight irritation, " I didn't even want to TALK to that baka neko, Honda-san, much less have a CIVIL CONVERSATION with him."
Kyou growled, " What the hell did you say, kisama nezumi?!"
Yuki pretended to look elsewhere, " I think I heard a small cat whimper."
At this, Kyou was already bursting with anger. He was about to jump on to Yuki when he spotted Touru eyeing him. Eyebrow twitching, Kyou gritted his teeth and retreated back to his seat in a huff.
Unknown to anyone, Yuki had a small smile on his lips.
" Yuki."
Yuki turned around and came face to face with Haru and Momiji. Momiji smiled and pushed a present towards him.
" O-tanjoubi omedeto, Yuki-kun." Momiji said softly. Yuki stared at the present before smiling slightly, " Arigatou, Momiji-chan."
Haru handed Yuki a present too and nodded, " O-tanjoubi omedeto, Yuki. I know you don't really like today at all, but a birthday is still a birthday."
Yuki accepted the present and smiled, this time for real, " Arigatou gozaimasu, Haru-kun."
--
" Jaa, I'm going home now!" Touru said. The other workers nodded warmly to her and Touru left the building, only to see Yuki smiling back at her.
" You are early today, Honda-san." Yuki asked. Touru smiled, " There isn't so much work today."
Yuki nodded and said, " Let's go home then."
On the way back, Touru noticed Yuki was rather silent. Frowning slightly, she asked, " Yuki-kun...can I ask you a question?"
Yuki blinked, " Un."
" Today's your birthday, right?"
Yuki nodded slowly.
" Then why aren't you feeling very happy?" Touru asked.
Yuki lowered his head slightly and was silent for a moment before answering, " During the days when I was back at the main house, I hated my birthdays."
Touru blinked in surprise, " Why?"
" Akito will spent the whole day with me, and it was not a nice day." Yuki said quietly.
" In those days, no one cares whether it was my birthday or not. Perhaps only Haru cared." Yuki said. He shook his head slightly and smiled, " But that is the past. I should just forget about them."
" But you can't forget them can you, Yuki-kun." Touru said. Yuki's eyes widened. Touru continued, " It is not easy to forget painful things, Yuki- kun. I...understand that kind of feeling."
To Touru's surprise, Yuki suddenly hugged her.
" Arigatou, Honda-san, arigatou gozaimasu."
--
The expression on Yuki's face could be defined as annoyance.
Souma Ayame was laughing and smiling at the door of the house, welcoming Touru and Yuki home in an...irritating way.
" Ah, isn't it very romantic, Yuki? Walking home in the moonlight and--" Ayame was cut short as Yuki shook him hard.
" Why-can't-you-just-shut-up!" Yuki growled at every shake. Shigure sighed mockingly and said, " Yuki, how can you be so rude to your only brother? He came here to celebrate your birthday!"
" More likely to send me into the coffin by pissing me off to no end," Yuki muttered darkly.
Ayame laughed again and said, " Today is you birthday, my dear brother. So let us celebrate into the night! Oh and Touru-chan, can you prepare some food-ouch!"
Kyou scowled as he removed his fist from Ayame's head.
" Go cook yourself, baka." Kyou muttered, pulling Touru into the house. Yuki followed, muttering about how his birthday was the worst day in his life.
--
As Yuki entered the room, most of the 12 Juunishi greeted him. Yuki blinked in surprise and confusion when he saw Kisa, Hiro, Kagura, Ritsu, Haru, Momiji and Hatori smiling at him.
" Nani--?" Yuki said.
Shigure came from behind him and said, " They are here to wish you well on your birthday, Yuki-kun."
Ayame added, " We never have the chance to do it, so..."
Kisa stood up from her seat and smile brightly at Yuki, " Today is your birthday, Yuki-neesan, you should smile more."
Haru nodded in agreement while Kagura said, " Even Kyou-chan got a present for you, Yuki-kun."
" He's just too shy to give it to you." Hiro said nonchalantly.
From somewhere in the house, Kyou's voice was heard, " I HEARD THAT, HIRO!"
Ritsu sweatdropped and said, " I managed to come today because the hot spring is down for repairs." Smiling he added, " And my present for you is a trip to the hot spring!"
" Speaking of presents, Akito sent one to you too." Hatori said. Everyone eyed him carefully.
" Is it something dangerous?" Momiji whispered.
Hatori shrugged, " I have no idea. Akito did not say anything."
Yuki, who had been quiet the whole time, suddenly bowed, causing everyone to freeze.
" Thank you very much, minna." Yuki said quietly, tears gleaming in his eyes, " This means a lot to me."
Kisa smiled and pulled Yuki up, " No need to say 'Thank you', Yuki-niisan. Today is your birthday, this is what we should do."
Just then, Touru came in with a tray of food and Kyou was behind her, carrying another tray.
" The food is ready! Let's eat then!" Touru said brightly. Yuki looked with slight amazement at the people that were here to celebrate his birthday. He lowered his eyes a little and finally smiled happily.
" Oei, baka neko, I can't believed you are giving me a present." Yuki said. Kyou fumed and snapped, " If you don't want it, you can always throw it away."
Yuki shrugged, " Well, I might do that, or I will give it to Kisa-chan," He smiled at the little girl, " She is really good today."
Ayame pointed at himself, " Will you give it to me, Yuki-kun? I want to know what Kyou-chan will give Yuki-kun."
" Maybe it's a book or something." Kagura said thoughtfully, popping a piece of meat into her mouth.
" Nah," Hiro said, " It will be a bomb or something."
" What?" Touru exclaimed, " A bomb?" She turned to Kyou frantically, " Kyou- chan, a bomb is too dangerous! Where did you get that?"
" No I did not give him a bomb, Touru!" Kyou turned to Hiro who was eating and snapped, " Stop saying such stuff, gaki!"
Hiro continued to eat uncaringly and said, " Well, that seemed to be the most realistic present you will give, * Kyou-chan*. After all, you won't be able to choose a decent book..."
Kyou growled at the younger boy, " Kisama--!"
Shigure placed his hand in front of Kyou and said cheerfully, " Now Kyou- chan, you cannot bully a person younger than you, much less start a fight with him, especially in my house..."
Ritsu nodded and said, " Fighting is not good, Kyou-chan."
Kyou growled louder and snapped, " I WILL FIGHT WHEN I FEEL LIKE IT!"
That sent Ritsu off in tears and wails. As people tried to calm Ritsu down (" I'M SO SORRY!!!! I WILL APOLOGISE TO THE WHOLE WORLD!!! I'M SO SORRY!!!!!!!!!"), Hiro wasn't doing any help by commenting on many things. Hatori was silent the whole time, observing the noisy scene with a slight exasperated expression.
Touru turned from the loud scene to Yuki; worried that Yuki will be more irritated.
Instead, to her surprise, Yuki was laughing softly at the other Juunishi. Hatori seemed to notice this because he was smiling slightly in support at Yuki.
Finally, after so many years, Yuki was finally happy-on his birthday.
~Owari.
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Rather short...Hope you guys like it though. I decided to leave out the opening of presents because I can't think of appropriate presents ^^;;
Anyway, please review guys! This is, after all, my first FB fic...
Up next, Kyou-chan's birthday! What is going to happen? Will Kyou-chan try to run away like he did on Valentine's Day because of Kagura? Will Yuki piss him even more?
Please stay tuned! I promise the next chapter will be much more funnier!
Please, once again, Review!!
From: XiaoBai