Decisions

Hi everyone! This is my second Fruits fic, and I hope you all enjoy! As for a disclaimer I own none of Fruits Basket, I still own my cup of coffee, but that's about it! Just as a pre-warning, since I will be dealing with the anime and not the manga the characters may go slightly OOC.

It had been a few days since the trip to the guidance counselors, and Tohru had come no closer to making a decision. The year was winding down, almost at a breathless pace, and she knew she had to come to one soon. She always had a problem with making important decisions rather she preferred to let things fall into place. She decided to go to the counselor's office and ask a few questions. She approached the office and knocked lightly.

He looked up and beckoned her inside. "Good afternoon Honda-san! I was just thinking about you," he began, "Have you decided yet?"

She sat down and faced him, "Well no, but I wanted to ask you a few questions. Like when would I leave?"

"You would leave the last week of July to be there for August. I know it sounds early but that would give you time to familiarize yourself with a new country. I am sure the time would go fast, and a student who will be attending the school would show you around during that time."

She asked him a few more questions about the area of the school, and about the classes she would be taking. When she felt all her questions were answered, she excused herself and went to her next class. Walking out into the hall she almost slammed into Yuki, who was walking with Momiji.

"Tohru!" squealed Momiji with delight. "I haven't seen you in such a long time.well it has been almost a week!" he said accusingly.

She smiled at the yellow haired boy who was pouting. "I am sorry Momiji- kun. I will be better in the future! I have just been very busy with school and my part time job." She explained.

"So Tohru! What are you going to do after high school? Are you going to try to get into the university?" Momiji asked. At this question Yuki perked up.

"I don't know yet. I haven't really decided on anything." She answered. This she decided was the truth without giving anything away.

Yuki had noticed Tohru had seemed less like herself lately. Like something had been on her mind. He wished there was some way he could get her to talk about it, or at the very least understand why she would keep something to herself that was obviously bothering her. She had helped all of them at some point, and didn't she understand that for once they would want to help her? "Maybe I could walk her home one night and get her to open up." He thought to himself. He was growing more concerned about her each day and didn't know how much longer he would be able to keep it in.

A voice called out from behind him. "Honda-san! I have some more info for you that you could take home and look over if that will help you decide!" the counselor said when he approached him. He didn't notice Tohru's face paled, but Yuki did.

"Thank-you! I have to go now!" she grabbed the papers from the counselor and walked away before anyone could protest.

Momiji turned to Yuki. "Decision? About what?" he asked Yuki. He figured if anyone would know Yuki would since they lived together. Not to mention Momiji always figured Yuki and Tohru had more feelings for each other then even they were willing to admit.

"I don't know Momiji. Maybe Tohru was looking for some information about schools." He hoped he was right and it was nothing more serious. He would have to try to find out sooner then later, but how could he?

The rest of the day flew by. Yuki wanted to ask Uo and Hana-san but he didn't want to raise suspicion. If he let on that he thought something was wrong with Tohru, he knew that they would get to the bottom of it. If however it was nothing, he didn't want Tohru to think that he was going behind her back. The walk home was uneventful. Kyo did most of the talking, or complaining even about various members of the student body. The change in Kyo was remarkable. Since the incident he had become more relaxed and friendly. Once they got home Tohru put her stuff up in her room and changed for work.

"I left dinner in the refrigerator, just need to heat it up and you are all set!" she called out to the household.

"Tohru, do you need me to walk you to work?" Yuki asked her. He hoped she would say yes so he could try to find out what was going on but to his dismay she shook her head.

"Please don't worry, I will be fine! Have a good day!" she said and he heard the door shut.

"Why does it seem like she is moving away from us?" Yuki asked softly to himself.

"What do you mean?" Kyo asked. Yuki jumped, he hadn't heard anyone else in the room. He spun around ready to make some remark to him, but stopped himself short. It wasn't Kyo's fault Yuki had been speaking to himself.

"It's nothing. I was just talking to myself." Yuki answered him. He didn't feel like talking about his concerns, least of all with Kyo. Though they had come a long way in dealing with each other, Yuki did not look to him as a confidant.

"Is something going on with Tohru? If so, why don't I know?" he asked while putting on his shoes.

"Where are you going?" Yuki asked him. By this time Kyo already had both shoes on and his jacket.

"I am going to go see if there is a problem with Tohru." He answered simply. "If there is something going on then we should do something don't you think?"

"Baka neko don't go running out there!" Yuki said sharply. He then explained his feelings and his concerns. Kyo listened to them and was silent after.

"You think it was something simple like that?" he asked Yuki. "I hope she isn't planning anything major that would involve her being somewhere else. What would we do without her?" he asked softly, in deep thought. "Wait! Do you think the papers are upstairs? Maybe we can just sneak a peek and then we would know!" Yuki was about to say something when another voice chimed in.

"Do you think it would be good to invade Tohru's privacy just to make yourselves feel better?" Momiji asked. "What if it is a school? What if it is a really great opportunity for her? Would you tell her not to go so she could make you dinner?" The rabbit looked almost angry.

"It isn't like that!" Kyo yelled, "I am not taking advantage of her! I just meant." and in his frustration he went to bop Momiji, who ran and hid behind Shigure.

"I don't want her to leave either!" Momiji yelled back, "The way I see it though, if she has a great opportunity in front of her then she should take it. I don't think it would be great to repay her for everything she has done for us by holding her back." He finished softly.

"I agree with Momiji," added Shigure. "Tohru has her own decisions to make, and we need to let her make them. And I also don't feel peeking through her belongings would be a good idea either unless it is in her drawers."

"PERVERT!" all three boys yelled at once.

"Just joking!" laughed Shigure, quickly removing himself out of the room. Once out of sight from the boys he slipped back into his serious self. He certainly didn't want her to go either, but the rabbit was the voice of reason and truth once again. He was also the only one on the house who knew the truth. He did hope Tohru would tell Yuki and Kyo soon.

Tohru was mopping the floor, thinking about how close her secret almost became not so secret. "Thank goodness I was able to get out of there in time!" she thought to herself. What she couldn't understand was why she didn't want to tell anyone. What was she afraid of? Most of all she didn't want to tell Yuki. "Am I afraid he will tell me to go?" she thought to herself. But they were only friends, so why would it matter? Shouldn't friends want the best for each other? Even if it meant one friend going far away? She tried to think of a life where getting up in the morning didn't involve making breakfast for them, talking to them, walking to school and back with them, seeing him, laughing with him, picking fruits and vegetables with him.she shook her head. "When did my thoughts just turn to Yuki?" she thought. Her eyes filled a little when she thought of leaving. She had to snap out of it. She couldn't let them see her upset. Throwing one hand up in the air she yelled, "I will do my best!"

Yuki was waiting outside when Tohru walked out. "Yuki-kun! What are you doing here?" she asked him happily.

"Coming to get you, I thought it would be a nice night for a walk." He told her. They walked silently for a bit and Yuki asked her about her day.

"It was fine. I got a lot done today, even some extra stuff done, so now the morning crew will have an easier time tomorrow." Yuki looked at her and smiled. She was always so concerned about everyone else, even doing extra work herself to make someone else's day better.

"I think tomorrow you should let me treat you to some ice cream." He informed her.

She stopped walking her hands in front of her. "No no Yuki! I haven't done anything to deserve a treat!" she protested.

Yuki faced her, their faces so close. "Honda-san, you deserve so much more then ice cream. Don't you know that by now? Have I failed in showing you how much I do appreciate you?" He touched her face gently and her entire face went red. He thought she was so cute when she turned red. Her face was so close, he could almost feel her breath on his face. He didn't realize that his face was inching closer to hers every second, couldn't realize it he was so wrapped up in her.

"Honda-san! You almost forgot your bag!" a female voice cried out. Their space shattered, reality sinking back in.

"Thank you!" Tohru responded quietly and ran over to get the bag. She ahd no idea what was going on, or where it had come from. She also didn't understand the feeling of disappointment from not finding out what was going to happen.

"He's pretty cute Honda." Her co-worker said nudging Tohru. "Don't get yourself into trouble." She said with a wink. This made Tohru even redder but she smiled and walked towards Yuki.

They seemed almost uncomfortable for a minute then Yuki broke the silence. "Also I have to go to Ayame's shop tomorrow and figured you would like to come with me. If you aren't busy of course."

"That sounds like fun! I haven't been there in a long time." Yuki took her hand in his and they walked happily together the rest of the way home.

That's it for this chapter. I decided to end it on a nice note, but still no decision made. Thanks for the reviews from: Ying Fa19, Chibi Parker, Shiomei, blah, Tyouhkriu, DarkAngelB, Silver Goddess1. I really really appreciate it, and it really does inspire me to write more!!!!