Falling for a Prince?

By: Senko Tenrou

Disclaimer: I don't own Fruits Basket or their characters

Author's note: Sunburn... Ugh!!! ButI'll update anyway since I've gotten such nice reviews! WOW!! So many reviews in only 3 days! Damn, I feel proud of myself! -grin- ARIGATO!! ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE REVIEWED SO FAR ARE AWESOME!! Now, I'm too lazy to name all of them but they should know who they are—hopefully. Gomen, I'm hyper—even though it's REALLY late... damned caffeine! Well, enough of my senseless babble and on with the story! Readm enjoy, and review!

Previously…

Tohru changed and fell back on her bed, smiling again for no reason. That seemed happen a lot more lately.

Smiling.

Sure, she did it a lot but she always had a purpose! Not tonight. She just smiled. A picture painted in her mind at she lay. 'Yuki…' she thought as sleep over came her.

Chapter 4: Don't fight

Cerulean eyes opened the next morning at the first rays of the sun's bright light. Tohru was the first to wake—nothing unusual. The boys always seemed to wake up late on weekends—that is, except Yuki. He was always out tending to his garden in the mornings but he'd always be back to offer any help and sometimes try with breakfast—under the careful watch of Tohru, of course.

Tohru stretched and rolled out of bed. She walked to her window (An: Is there a window in her room? I don't remember and, of course, I'm too lazy to check so there is, my story, deal with it! If there isn't, of course! ;;) And pushed back her curtains to welcome the intense waves of sunshine.

She rubbed her eyes and wandered toward her closet, still groggy, to change. She emerged and walked down stairs and into the kitchen to start breakfast.

She sighed and began.

For some reason, she felt as if today was going to be a long day. Of course, she didn't know this to fact but she just had a feeling, the feeling that was usually right.

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Yuki slowly strolled out of his room and trudged downstairs to see Tohru already in the kitchen preparing breakfast for everyone. He thought that she did too much work around here and was always willing to help though Tohru always declined his offers saying "she was earning her keep" though she was more like a part of the family now.

Yuki stepped out of the house and walked to his garden, taking in the beauty of his surroundings. It really was beautiful but not as beautiful as a particular girl that happened to be living with him. 'No. Don't think that. She doesn't think the same way. You heard it for yourself, remember?' He sighed dejectedly and shook his head. 'Never. Never will she think the same way. Not as long as Kyou's around.' He thought bitterly.

He sat on the stump beside his garden and watered the plants contently. Yuki tried anything to get his mind off Tohru, which happened to be watering a freshly planted batch of strawberries that Tohru and himself planted. It was hopeless. Everything reminded him of her in some way! It's impossible to stop thinking about her.

He was so wrapped up in his own thoughts he didn't realize how long he'd been outside and that someone was creeping up behind him.

Yuki felt a soft tap on his shoulder and he tensed and spun around. He heard that entrancing giggle. Oh God, how much he loved that laugh. He pushed away those thoughts and responded, "Yes, Honda-san?"

"Breakfast is ready, Yuki-kun." Tohru said, smiling warmly. Yuki nodded and moved from the stump to walk back with Tohru. "Any improvements?" she said suddenly. 'Goodness, I must be desperate to ask that! Well, at least I'm not blushing to the point where I can't talk straight.'

"What do you mean, Honda-san?" Yuki asked.

"You said the plants were getting kind of dry last time… and I was wondering if they were getting better." She answered sheepishly.

"Oh, yes, they are doing much better with care. Why do you ask?"

"Oh, no reason. I was just wondering…"

"Oh."

"Well, c'mon, Yuki-kun…" They walked the rest of the way in awkward and uncomfortable silence not daring to glance at each other for fear of eye contact.

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Tohru and Yuki finally made it back to Shigure's home and found that Kyou was still not up yet. "I'll go get him." Tohru offered.

"You sure? He can wake up on his own." Yuki said. Tohru shook her head. "I don't think he would appreciate missing breakfast." She said, smiling somewhat.

Tohru quietly walked up stairs and knocked softly on Kyou's door.

No answer.

She knocked again.

Still no answer.

'Heavy sleeper.' She tried the doorknob and the door swung open. Kyou wasn't in his bed. "Kyou-kun?" Tohru called.

No answer.

It felt like she was being watched and she spun around and there was Kyou. Tohru blinked. He was just staring at her like he didn't even notice she was really there. "Kyou-kun? Are you okay?" she questioned gently. He still didn't answer her he just kept staring like he was looking right through her.

She waved a hand in front of his face and that seemed to snap him out if his thoughts because he blinked several times. Kyou looked up and saw Tohru gazing at him worriedly. "Kyou-kun, are you okay? What's the matter with you? You've been acting strangely lately. What's up? And how'd you get behind me if I entered the door?" she asked softly.

Kyou shrugged; his mind felt sluggish and he didn't really think he could answer all those questions at once. But, in truth, when Kyou heard Tohru's first knock, he'd panicked for some reason at her presence, so in turn, he did behind the door. "I guess I stayed up pretty late studying." He answered, glancing at all the books that covered his bed.

Tohru also looked over. She picked up one of the books. It read, Best Ways To Master Martial Arts. Tohru shook her head. 'He's at it again… doesn't he ever give up? I swear they're going to be fighting to the grave. They'll ne—' She thought.

"What did ya need?" Kyou asked, interrupting her thoughts, feeling self-conscious as she stared at the book. Kyou had been up all night, trying to find new techniques to use on the rat. It was the only way he could ever get the attention he deserved, even if he wasn't sure he wanted it.

"Oh, I wanted to come and tell you breakfast was ready and that you should come down and eat. Will you?" she asked, a smile making it back to her face once again.

Kyou couldn't resist that smile and nodded almost willingly. Tohru's smile brightened and she flounced out of the room followed by Kyo, who shook his head at her cheerfulness.

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After breakfast, Tohru decided to go shopping. And that meant, of course, so did Yuki and Kyou. Even though they bickered and fought the whole time, Tohru really appreciated their help and company.

"Hopefully you guys won't have to carry very much… I really don't like making you do that." Tohru said as they walked.

"Don't worry about it, Tohru. I can handle it." Kyou said proudly.

"Oh? Really?" Yuki commented under his breath.

"Hey! I heard that!" Kyou yelled.

"Heard what, Kyou? Honda-san, did you hear anything?" Yuki asked lightly.

"Uh—" Tohru started.

"You said something! What did you mean by that?! Were you saying I am weak?" Kyou interrupted.

Yuki shrugged. "Maybe." He said coolly.

"Grr… why you—"

"Boys, stop it! Don't fight! Not here! Please, save it for later before you make fools of yourselves!" Tohru scolded.

Both boys hung their head. "Sorry," they said simultaneously.

Tohru smiled sincerely. "It's okay. Just, please, don't fight."

Yuki nodded apologetically and nudged at Kyou to do the same.

"Don't worry, it won't happen again, Honda-kun." Yuki said.

Kyou laughed sarcastically but Yuki ignored it reminding himself of what he just said. 'It won't happen again, it won't happen again, I won't let it happen again. I promised that and I intend to keep that promise.' So he shut his mouth and told himself he would all out ignore Kyo for the rest of the time they were out... for Tohru.

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DONE WITH ANOTHER CHAPTER! YAY!

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4th Of July, 2004

Whee! Yet another chapter done! Yay. I get to go see fireworks soon! Oh, I forgot… HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY, EVERYONE!!!!

Senko