Falling for a Prince?

By: NikumuChan

Disclaimer: I don't own Fruits Basket.

A/n: Yay!! Quick update this time!! I'm really trying to finish this story quickly because I have about five new stories that I need to get out and I don't want to be over loaded with updates… I'm sorry if any of this seems sloppy to you, really, I am.

Chapter 9: Those three terrifying words

~*~ Previous Chapter ~*~

"Honda-san, meet me," he paused. "Meet in the park, tomorrow, immediately after school,"

Tohru blinked. "Sure," She nodded again and tip-toed up the stairs and into her room, closing the door tightly behind her and sliding to the floor.

Apprehension.

She hated that, too…

~*~ On with Chapter 9 ~*~

She couldn't concentrate. She couldn't focus. She could barely see the paper before her as she scribbled answers because of the haze blocking her vision. She was dizzy. She couldn't speak properly, always slurring a word or two.

Uo had asked her is she was drunk and Yuki had to answer for her. She wasn't drunk, not on her life would she ever be; she was just… exhausted, to say the least. Hana had seemed to receive strange waves from her, sensing extreme anxiety; she'd whispered a few words with Uo. Once the justification was clarified by Hana, Uo had nodded wisely, as if she knew all along.

Tohru would have laughed if she had the energy. Uo was like that…

Wait. The words were spinning, loosing shape. They were moving. Cool… Tohru's eyes drooped closed and her head thumped noiselessly on the desk; she subconsciously thanked god that it was last period.

Tohru rushed out of school. Yes! She could get there! She'd see Yuki! What was he going to say?! She bit her lip with zeal, suppressing an excited squeal. She couldn't wait! Tohru all-but ran to the park, not noticing the scenery like she usually would. She assured herself that it was beautiful as always without a glance.

She gasped with utter thrill as Yuki came into her vision. What would he say to her!? She slowed to a walk, trying to make it look as if she had walked the whole way. Only now did she take in her surroundings. It was desolate, ghastly. What had happened to the park? No sakura blossoms flourished like they should; the trees were completely bare! Awful!

"Yuki, what happ—" she stopped when he turned to her with an utterly rueful look. She redirected her question. "Yuki, what happened to you? Are you alright?"

His gaze only saddened at the name. "Tohru, I can't… I can't help it. There's no way to stop it… They're— He's— Akito… He's going to… He ordered to have you memory… you know… erased…"

Tohru's eyes widened. "No," she breathed. "No. What did I do?"

Yuki lowered his eyes. "I don't know. I can't—Tohru, I'm sorry. You have to go now…"

"No, Yuki, no. You're lying. I haven't done anything… Nothing! Why?! What did I do?" she stood her ground as Yuki walked forward and took her arm. "No. What happened? What did I do, Yuki?"

"You… you fell in love with me…" he answered softly.

Tohru woke with a start, nearly falling from her seat. She sucked in air hastily, clutching her heart as it beat nearly painfully. "No. It didn't happen," she assured softly. Looking around as her heartbeat and breathing slowed, she realized that her entire class what gone. Was class over?! Oh no! She hopped from her seat and packed her bag messily, not caring for neatness at the particular moment.

She was late! She was supposed to meet with Yuki immediately after school and the park was a fair distance away.

She dashed out of the school and through the school grounds, dodging the stragglers that were still there. She was going to be so late!

Reaching the part entrance, she slowed and let the anticipation overtake. What was he going to say? Come to think of it, what was my dream about again? What had he said? It must have been bad…

Before she knew it, Yuki was in her sights. Thank goodness! She could finally find out! "Yuki! I'm here!" she called, waving, and jogged over to him. "Sorry, I'm late," she apologized. "Were you waiting long?"

Yuki responded with the utmost courtesy, "No. Not at all, Honda-san," In all actuality, he'd been waiting for thirty minutes, but he decided that she didn't need to know that. At least, she arrived.

"Good. Now, what is it you needed to speak of?"

A regretful mask graced his features. "I'm sorry I hadn't told you before…"

"Told me what, Yuki?" Tohru asked, her brows contorting in confusion. His expression seemed rather familiar…

"I—It's hard, To—Honda-san, to say," He'd almost slipped. He wanted to call her by her wonderful name so badly but, to him, it seemed extremely forward to him.

Worry took over her figure, stiffening visibly. She remembered the dream, now. Was it reality? "…What is, Yuki?"

Yuki hesitated with his words, trying to choose them best. "I—You—Well…I can't—"

"Yuki, what's so hard to say?" she asked, voice trembling. She was terrified of his reply.

"I—Well, Honda-san—I, um, I have something awfully important to tell you… but…"

"Tell me, Yuki…" She was near tears with concern. "What is it? Did Akito really…??"

Yuki stopped short in his babble. "What? This has nothing to do with Akito, Honda-san…"

Tohru nodded, a bit relieved. "Well, are you going to… throw me out?"

Yuki's eyes widened. "What? No! Never, Tohru—" the name came out before he could stop it.

It was Tohru's turn to stare. "Oh…" she breathed in awe. It sounded so fine on his tongue. Her name, that is…

Yuki barely stopped his jaw from dropping. "Oh, Honda-san, I'm sorry… It just— it slipped."

Tohru blinked once. Twice. A third time… "It's alright…" she answered slowly.

Yuki coughed lightly, blushing… only partly for him mistake. "Well, Toh—Honda-san," There he went, again! "As I was saying…" he blushed crimson, not believing he was going to say this. He opened his mouth… and nothing came…

Tohru made a polite gesture for him to continue.

"I—I…" Dammit! He was stuttering, again!!  "Honda-san… I… Well, um…" He closed his eyes, blushing hard. It's just three, simple words… What could be so terrifying!?  "Honda-san, I… I love you!"

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^_^_^_^_^_^ I really couldn't resist!! It's so adorable when Yuki is flustered!!

I think I may write another chapter tonight… but homework!! Ah!! I forgot it!! …Ah, well, there's always homeroom ^.~

Review plz!!!

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Nikumu