Falling for a Prince?
By: Senko Tenrou
Disclaimer: I don't own Fruits Basket or their characters
Author's note: Read, enjoy, and review! Three easy steps to a good story—I mean, reviewer!! ;
Chapter 1: Am I late?
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Tohru Honda sprinted through the halls of Kaibara High (A/n: Is that right?) She was desperately late for school; well, she thought she was. She assumed so because Yuki and Kyo already sat comfortably in class probably waiting on her arrival.
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'Where the hell is she?! Shouldn't she be here by now?!' Kyou thought angrily, tapping his fingers on the desk impatiently while staring out the window. He wouldn't dare make eye contact with any one for even though he sounded angry his eyes shown differently. They reflected worry for the girl that had grown on him after a while.
Yuki sighed. He had been staring at the door for ten minutes now; a worried look graced his usually emotionless face. It was true he had a soft spot for that girl, the only girl who didn't show any attraction to him in the whole school... 'Well, none that I know of, of course. I'm pretty good at realizing people's feelings and I don't ever really see any attraction in those beautiful and revealing eyes. Or maybe I'm just not looking for it? What if s—'
His thoughts were interrupted by a certain commotion in the room.
The door flung open to show a panting auburn-haired girl. Yuki smiled. 'Finally! She's here…'
Yuki was going to get up to greet her but didn't have time; she met him at his desk. "I'm not late, am I? Please tell me I'm not late!" Tohru said urgently.
Yuki glanced at his watch then looked back up at her. "You're not late." He said kindly. "Really?" Tohru asked eagerly. "No, Honda-san. You're right on time, thankfully." Yuki informed politely.
Tohru simply nodded thanks; she was too tired to say anything. She collapsed in her own seat, sighing in relief.
Yuki felt exceptionally proud of himself for a reason even he did not know. But there was no time to dwell on it for right then the bell rang through the school and their teacher walked though the still ajar door, closing it behind him.
Yuki sat up straight and pulled himself from all unschooled related thoughts, though Tohru's smile ran through his mind, he decided to pay attention to the teacher and his work—no one else... not even Tohru for the time being.
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The girls of Kaibara High seemed to somewhat envy Tohru, especially "The Prince Yuki Fan Club." They all out hated her and her friends—well, all except Yuki, of course.
Girls glared and whispered to their friends as Tohru passed with Yuki and Kyou on either side, glaring at any guys who eyed up Tohru. They seemed very over protective, but 'It was for (for Kyou) Tohru/Honda-san (for Yuki) so, why not?' they always told themselves. Tohru was chatting happily but Kyou and Yuki didn't really talk, they listened and commented when appropriate, still glaring at guys when necessary.
"I can't believe I was almost late this morning! I'm so sorry, guys! Can you forgive me?" Tohru asked.
Kyou smirked and shrugged his shoulders. "Sure, why not? You made it on time, didn't you?" Kyou asked.
Tohru nodded and hung her head in unreasonable shame as they left school grounds. Yuki immediately softened from his hard exterior when he risked a glance at Tohru. "Honda-san?" Yuki asked Tohru.
Tohru slowly looked up. "Yes, Yuki-kun?" She answered.
"Honda-san, there is no reason to be sad or shameful when you did absolutely nothing wrong. Just smile, okay? Be happy. If not for your own sake, then mine maybe?" he asked softly. Tohru blushed and couldn't help but smile.
That smile made Yuki's heart melt completely and he returned a dazzling smile.
Meanwhile, as Kyou watched the two lovebirds (A/n: hear the sarcasm? ), he felt his fists clench and his jaw set tightly, forbidding himself from speaking so not to make a fool of himself, he tried to ignore them.
"Thank you both!" Tohru exclaimed, still smiling brilliantly. Even though Kyou was almost sure the smile was not directed to himself, he felt all his anger melt away and his fists unclench as he stared at her. Whenever she smiled it brought on a wonderful feeling of peace and tranquility. It was a wonder what one simple smile could do to someone. But, what Kyou didn't know, was that Yuki was feeling the exact same way.
"Let's go to the park—can we? The weekend's coming so can we, please? Can we?" Tohru asked; her glowing smile was still plastered on her face as if refusing to leave.
Kyou simply shrugged and turned away to hide his blush—that damn smile. "I-If ya wanna." He said.
Yuki gave another charming smile and nodded. "Sure, Honda-san. We can go. I don't mind at all; it's been a long time since I've been there last." Yuki said.
The girl grinned. "Yay! Really? You'll come? Both of you?" she looked down suddenly, slightly embarrassed, "I know it's kind of childish for my age but—oh, I don't know—I just want to go for some reason!" Tohru said, gazing at her hands uncomfortably.
"No, not at all, Honda-san!" Yuki insisted.
Tohru smiled again and grabbed one of each of the boy's hands and pulled them along to the park. "Thanks guys!" she said.
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Done with chapter one! I know, I know, it's kinda short but . . . I couldn't really think of any other way to make it longer! Hopefully another chapter will be coming out soon!
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4th Of July, 2004:
Whee! Yay! It looks so nice now! I think I'm proud of it! –tear tear– So beautiful…
Senko