Chapter 10

Ayame-skaa: I know, he thought so much perverted thoughts in one thought.

Lynsey: I'll try to.

TMH: I'm sorry, but I decided on that a while ago.

That did leave Yuki out in the dark, his thoughts tried to calm him, his conscious thoughts becoming annoying. He could barely focus on what was going on all week, and for the few months that had passed. He would do the same as always, but he would be so confused on the inside. For now, he had to face that he wouldn't get any loving urges until he had another person around. Today, gave him that fate….

"Umm…is anyone here?" There was a sound coming from around the corner, a female student, obviously looked sad. Her skirt was getting full of grass stains, and her bag lay down with the books scattered everywhere. Her strawberry blonde hair whisked around her, revealing one, red eye, and one blue one. "Miss? Is something wrong?" He began to gather the books into her bag, being extra careful not to scare the young girl.

"Sohma…kun! I'm sorry! I must have distracted you!" Her eyes began to worry, and her body stood up, revealing her skirt long enough to her ankles. Her body stood up and grabbed her bag gently as she began to go away. "I'm going to leave you to your business!"

"Wait." She turned around, hearing the word, her face still pouring out tears. "Why are you crying?"

"I shouldn't trouble you." Her body involuntarily stopped moving as he came closer.

"No, you can tell me…I would like some company." This surprised her, and now she was walking with him, to his house? This was too much.

"I'm a former Prince Yuki fan club member…"

"O, why were you not with them then…miss?"

"Matsumori, I'm in a different class then you."

"So, could you answer my question?"

"I was thrown out of the club…for going onto the Tohru Honda side of the debates."

"I see, so, how was your day?" He then noticed the bruise on her arm, and a scar. "And how did you get those?" Her head turned away, almost about to turn to run…until she felt his arm. His grip wasn't too hard, but just as gentle as a tap on a shoulder. Her eyes threatened more tears as she tried to go away, but it had become apparent he wouldn't let go until she spilled.

"I…live with…my…friend."

"He gave you those?"

"Y-yes…"

"Tell me…why do you let that happen?"

"I don't have anyone else to turn to…Sohma-kun…I have to get home." That's when her true weakness began to show, and her injured legs fell on her. To her surprise, Yuki seemed to have caught her with no problem, his eyes looking at her with concern.

"I should take you to Hatori, he'll help you and keep it confidential." She couldn't argue with him now. She held onto him as little as possible, but her legs kept pushing her away from that goal. By the time they had arrived at the main house, her body felt bloodier than ever. Hatori nodded to Yuki to say he was there, but looked scared at the woman with him.

"Tohru! Get the examination table ready!" He yelled, he quickly picked up Matsumori, pulling her to the examination room of his clinic part, she saw Tohru Honda. She was setting up tools, and helping Hatori remove her clothes. Yuki stared, and Hatori was quickly working on the wounds, removing the carelessly laid bandages. There were more wounds than expected, and they took quite awhile to bandage up. By the time they finished, Hatori had been talking to Yuki.

"Yuki, I wouldn't want her to return to that place. I'd rather you keep her away from it. His eyes were full of concern that did not reflect anything like a grudge. "I wouldn't want that to happen to Tohru, and I'm sure she would make good company for you. Shigure comments about not having someone to talk to." He nodded, leaving to Tohru. Yuki helped Matsumori to the house, moving her to Tohru's room. There was a new bed; more like Tohru's used to be, it was hers anyhow. He placed her down on the bed, but she somehow refused it.

"Sohma-kun…I can't…"

"Don't worry, and call me Yuki-kun if you want. I would rather it be that way."

"Yuki-kun…I couldn't accept shelter from you…"

"I won't let you get hurt like this again, I asked Hatori to get some of your things. I have tasted your cookies and dinners from the fan club. I also know that you clean the room of all the markers and crayons of the classroom." His eyes nodded with a smile, and she relaxed a bit. She still feared her friend, but…with the prince around…she was safe for now. Without thinking, she embraced him…and he didn't struggle against it. "It's okay, you'll be safe." He left the embrace, leaving her to think about this situation.

Meanwhile…

Shigure looked at Yuki as he entered the office. "So, you brought another flower to our home Yuki?"

"Yeah, I hope you don't mind Shigure, considering the hentai you are."

"Well, I will allow it to you. Yuki, take good care of her."

The next day…

Matsumori had almost forgot where she was, when she woke in that bed. She stood up with a start, remembering the events of yesterday. 'I'm living in the Prince's house…why? Well, he promised me room and board if I cooked and cleaned…I hope it will work.' She got dressed, finding her things sorted out already. She quickly found her uniform, it covered her bruised legs. She left the room, seeing no one was up yet, and began to cook breakfast. By the time she heard a sound, was Yuki's voice. "You sure you should be up like this Matsumori?"

"I'm used to it…Yuki-kun."

"You shouldn't have to be used to it, you know?"

"Yes, I won't have to…here."

"What's for breakfast?" He looked at the pan, noting the eggs and rice.

"I am making…my special egg dish in the first dinner…"

"I remember that, well, my cousin should be up soon." He nodded towards the man known as Shigure. She saw the kimono, and he looked quite cute. Too bad he was thinking worse things to her. Well, this was the start of life with a new flower…

Sorry I didn't have much other people in…but I had to give Yuki someone. Read and review everyone .