Falling for a Prince?
By: Senko Tenrou
Disclaimer: I do not own Fruits Basket
Author's note: Konnoichi wa! I'm back finally! Sorry for the wait.
Previously...
A slight smile spread across his face as he watched the sun finally peek through the heavy blankets of dark clouds. Yuki heaved another sigh as he watched. That day's events ran through his head over and over. He still couldn't believe he had blurted that out!
"I don't worry about just anybody,"
'Hah! Nice line, Yuki! You almost blew it, you idiot!' What he really didn't understand was why he was acting so negative towards himself. He had never acted like this before… he used to be so confident in himself! 'So, why? Why is what she thinks so… important?'
'Don't even start about that! I don't love her!'
'Yeah, yeah! Keep telling yourself that, Yuki!'This argument raged on in his mind as he stared out the window. These sorts of arguments seemed to flare up very often lately, though he had absolutely no idea why.
"How about you, Yuki-kun, do you like rain?" Tohru's earlier question rang through his head over and over. He'd finally found his answer 'Yes, Honda-san, I love the rain… because every time I'm in it, you seem to be there with me, every time.' Though he knew he would never say that out loud it's always nice to think about.Chapter 6: Sickness strikes
Tuesday.
Tohru just finished making breakfast and every one, oddly, except Yuki was at the table waiting. "Is Yuki-kun not up yet?" she asked curiously.
Kyo shrugged.
"No; I don't think he is." Shigure answered.
"Oh, okay. I'll go see if he wants breakfast, then." She stood from her seat and walked to Yuki's room. She knocked softly on his door.
No answer. She seemed to be getting déjà vu…
So, she silently opened the door to peek in and not wake him. Yuki was still sleeping soundly.
"Yuki-kun!" Tohru called softly. "Yuki-kun, it's time for breakfast! Wake up!"
Yuki stirred but didn't awaken.
Tohru smiled. He did look really kawaii when he slept but he had to get up for school. Tohru reluctantly crept forward and softly tapped Yuki. He mumbled in his sleep, turned towards her, and slowly opened his eyes.
Tohru really didn't want to admit it but he looked horrible, a complete opposite of her previous thought. His eyes were blood shot and looked irritated, large bags hung under his eyes, his cheeks were flushed, and he looked paler than usual. She gasped. "Yuki-kun, what's wrong? You don't look too well. Are you feeling okay?"
"I—" Yuki started.
Tohru silenced him when her hand flew to his forehead; it was burning! "Yuki-kun, you've got a fever! I'll go get something to bring the fever down. Do you need anything?"
Yuki cleared his throat. It was sore and scratchy. "A glass of water would be nice, Honda-san."
Tohru smiled warmly. "Of course. Hold on; I'll be right back!" Tohru flew down the stairs, right past Kyou and Shigure, ignoring their odd looks, and into the kitchen. Moments later, she emerged with a glass of water and several tablets. Tohru rushed back up the stairs and back into Yuki's room.
Yuki unwillingly took the medication; he personally didn't like any it. But, since it was at Tohru's request, of course he couldn't deny her. She'd persisted.
"Yuki-kun?" Tohru asked.
"Hmm?"
"You're staying home today and I am, too."
"No, Honda-san, I'll be fine by myself." Yuki insisted.
"But—" Yuki continued before she could finish.
"You don't have to stay. I can take care of myself and you have to go to school."
"No, Yuki-kun, I—" Again, Yuki decided to answer before she could finish speaking.
"Go to school." He said firmly.
"Yuki-kun," Tohru whined. She was on her knees now, at his beside, ready to beg—with every refusal Yuki threw at her, her shoulders only sank lower in defeat.
"Honda-san." The rat answered seriously.
"Yuki-kun, listen, please."
The nezumi sighed and decided to give her a chance as to a reason why she needed to stay home with him and miss out on school.
"I want to stay home. You are sick and it's probably my fault. If I wouldn't have fooled around yesterday then you probably wouldn't be here right now."
"Honda-san, that's not a very good reason. Please, just go to school."
Tohru pouted sadly. "But, Yuki-kun…" she whined again.
"Honda-san, just go, please? I'll be fine on my own. This time I'm not taking "no" for an answer."
Tohru sighed in defeat. "Fine, I'll go. But I'm skipping work today and coming straight home, okay?"
"No, don—" Yuki immediately sat up; he didn't want her to miss out on a paycheck for his sake. There was no telling how long he would be out.
"Yuki-kun, you're already going to make me go to school; you can't make me go to work, too!" Tohru protested, on her feet and planting her hands on her hips in her distaste.
"Alright, alright. Just go tell Shigure." Yuki relented, letting Tohru guide him back into the pillows, and sighed.
Tohru jumped up and down, clapping her hands in delight. "Wai! Okay, I will." She pranced to the door then stopped. "Hey, Yuki-kun,"
"Yes?"
"I won… ne?"
Yuki blinked then chuckled softly. "Yes, Honda-san, you won." He responded compassionately.
Tohru slipped out of the room and made her way to Shigure's study. She found Shigure writing at his desk. "Shigure-san?"
"Hmm? Yes, Tohru-kun?" he asked, not looking up from his work.
"Yuki-kun is sick." Tohru said from the door. She didn't want to interrupt him, but this was important.
Shigure looked up. "Is he okay?"
Tohru nodded. "I think so, but I'd feel better if you let him stay home today."
"That's understandable."
"Thank you." Tohru replied instantaneously. "And I'd also like to tell you that I'll be coming straight home from school today. I'm taking the day off from work this afternoon. I want to be home as much of the evening as I can."
"Alright, Tohru-kun. I'll call Haa-san and have him come take a look at Yuki-kun while you and Kyo-kun are at school." Shigure answered, looking back to his novel.
"Okay; thank you, again, Shigure-san. I'll go tell Yuki-kun." Tohru smiled and bowed her biding, leaving Shigure to go back to work, and slid the door shut behind her as she turned to take her leave.
Shigure sighed, shaking his head knowingly. Tohru definitely had something for Yuki. He smiled. 'Ah, young love,' Shigure thought wistfully, chuckling to himself.
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"Yuki-kun?" Tohru asked from his doorway, inclining her head in curiosity.
"Yes, Honda-san?" Yuki asked from his bed. His voice was quiet. He was facing away from her, staring at the wall across from her.
"Shigure-san's calling Hatori-san and he'll be coming over later, alright?" Tohru ventured softly. She knew of Yuki's dislike towards Hatori-san ever since his time in the Sohma Estate. Somehow, though, she had the feeling that the feeling of hatred had only skyrocketed when Tohru spoke with the man privately without the rat's knowledge.
"Why?" She could hear the edge in his voice.
"Why what?" Tohru asked back, forgetting the question as soon as her thoughts came to her.
"Why is he coming over?" Yuki's tone had taken on a harsh hint and she wished she'd never asked.
Tohru sweat-dropped. "Oh, because Shigure-san suggested that he comes and takes a look at you."
"I don't need him to "look at me;" I'm fine." He still wouldn't turn to see her.
"I'm sorry, Yuki-kun." Tohru dipped her head. She hadn't meant to insult him in any way. She hadn't realized that he would become so angry over the doctor.
Yuki sighed. "Don't be. It's not your fault."
"Are you sure? Well, I have to go. Get well and I'll see you right after school. 'Kay?"
Yuki nodded as Tohru skipped out of the room, looking over his shoulder to watch the cheerful girl. He slid under his warm blanket again and fell back to sleep. Hell would freeze over before he would ever invite that doctor into this house.
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School passed in a haze for Tohru and the next thing she knew she was racing out of the classroom with Kyou on her heels. "Tohru, don't you have work today?" He asked, trailing behind her.
"Yes, Kyou-kun but I'm not going today; Yuki-kun's sick and I promised to go straight home." Tohru rep
"Whatever." His reply came out sour and disapprovingly. He hated how Yuki could so easily gain her attention, her time, and her care. He hated how the rat could get that from anyone, where only he would gain new rivals who thought of him as a cat-lover. Kyou sweat-dropped at the thought.
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Okay, this chapter is done and there will be a part 2 out soon because I don't want to make this chapter too long, so hang tight and I'll get part 2 out soon!!
Reviews make my brain comprehend faster to let you know.
PLEASE REVIEW!!5th Of July, 2004
Whee! Technically, it's the 5th now, because it's like 2 o'clock in the morning, lol. Whoo!
Senko