Hey there everyone, Dragongirl here dropping in with another update. I'm so glade that so many people are enjoying this fic. And once again I'd like to thank everyone for the wonderful reviews.

I'd also like to say that if anyone is confused on anything please just tell me what it is and I will try to explain it to the best of my abilities.

Disclaimer: Nope still don't own Fruits Basket, but I do own Kyo and Yuki plushies. CloudySkies86 walks in. "What did I tell you about playing with my plushies?" takes both from Dragongril. "Never mind." Dragongirl says sadly head down. Anyways on with the story.

Chapter 5: Ice Queen

The day after Kyo's encounter with Toshi we find Tomi in the bathroom of the house Kyo and he are currently occupying.

Tomi growled irritably as he once again tried to adjust his tie. 2 days prior Kyo had taken him and enrolled him in one of the local high schools. He'd easily passed the entrance exam and today was his first day. He looked once more in the mirror making sure his attire looked proper. He wore the typical Kawia High uniform. Black, white trimmed long sleeved shirt, white tie, and black trousers. He smiled as he ran his hand through his black hair, before heading to breakfast.

Tomi blinked as he looked around the hall outside his classroom. He was currently waiting for his teacher's "grand introduction." He sighed as he closed his eyes and leaned against the nearby wall. He jumped slightly as the teacher cleared his throat to get his attention. Tomi chuckled slightly, stopping when he noticed the teacher's slightly peeved look. "Please come in Mr. Sohma." The teacher snapped; he was a tall balding man with mousy features and small cruel eyes.

Tomi smiled sheepishly as he entered the classroom. "Have a seat next to Ms. Sohma in the 4th row." He said motioning to an empty desk in the 4th row. Tomi nodded sighlently as he walked to his desk and sat down. (This is great) he thought slumping down in his seat. He then noticed the girl one desk in front of himself in the third row. She seemed tall even sitting with long waist length braided, white hair with red and dark gray highlights. Tomi sighed again as he stared back at the board.

His breath caught as he looked at the girl sitting next to him. She seemed to be average height with waist length silver hair, which was pulled back with a square blue clip. She wore the typical female uniform, save for her skirt, which reached the floor. He blinked when she turned her head to reveal her slight features and icy turquoise eyes. Tomi gulped when he realized she wasn't looking at him, she was glaring. He gulped, a slight blush on his checks as he quickly turned back to the board and sank down in his seat.

DING....DONG

Tolled the lunch bell. Tomi sighed as he stretched. (Finally) he thought opening one eye and sweet dropping at seeing half the female population of Kawia High gathered around his desk and was watching him. "Um, Hi." He said smiling slightly as the girls started rapid fire questioning. " What's your name?" "Is he single?" "Is he cute?" where just a few as Tomi sweet dropped. Closing his eyes in annoyance.

Tomi sighed as he opened his eyes and jumped back causing his chair to tip over and falling on his back, when he came face to face with one of the girls. Tomi took a deep irritated breath as he looked up at the ceiling. He blinked when he noticed the same girl who he sat next to standing over him, still glaring. Now that he could fully see her face she was even prettier. He also noted that she had what appeared to be a brown circle in her hair, that covered her bangs and behind her ear on the right side.

He smiled up at her, he gulped when she merely rolled her eyes and walked off. He sighed closing his eyes. He gasped and sat up when he felt a hand tap his shoulder, the person laughed as he scooted away from her. "Opps, sorry bout that." Came a light, enthusiastic female voice. Taking several deep breaths Tomi realized it was the girl who sat in front of "Ice girl". She smiled warmly her bright silver eyes shining brightly, as she extended her hand to help him up. "Anyways, my names Miarie Sohma. Please tah met yah." She said patting him on the shoulder. "You're a Sohma too?" he asked confused. " Yep, me and Yukiko both." She said grinning and motioning to the girl beside her.

Tomi sweet drooped at her enthusiasm. He then noticed the girl beside her was "Ice girl." "So tell me, um...." Miarie started thinking for a moment. "Tomi." Answered absently. "Tomi right, your new aren't you?" she asked. "Yeah my dad and I just moved back from America." He explained as Miarie nodded. "Oh, ok, so tell me what zodiac sign are you." She asked making Tomi choke on air. " I'm, ok," he gasped after Miarie had pounded on his back. "I'm a rat." He answered making Miaries eyes go wide. "Oh, I see, that's cool, I'm a horse." She said a small sigh escaping her as Yukiko stormed off. Tomi blinked confused to why she'd left, looked at Miarie "Don't worry about Yukiko, Tomi. She not very fond of rats. I guess you could say she's sort of "catty" around them." She said smiling sadly.

Tomi smiled happily, he'd finally gotten away from Miarie and all the other girls that had been following him. He smiled as he opened the door to the roof and emerged into the crisp January air. He blinked as he noticed Yukiko leaning on the rail. The breeze blowing her dual colored hair into her face.

"You have no idea do you?" she asked not turning around her voice as cold as ice. Tomi blinked not expecting her to ask something. "I'm sorry but..." he started but was cut off. "I wouldn't expect you to, damned rat." She stated coldly turning and lifting her right sleeve to reveal a white and red bracelet, identical to Kyo's. Tomi's eyes grew wide as he understood. Yukiko snorted "Just as I thought, you're the new rat, I wonder how father will take the news, oh wait he can't even stand to look at me let alone talk to me." She stated anger in her voice as she shoved her sleeve down. "Yukiko, look I don't want to if..." she cut him off. "Don't ever use my name! You damned rat. It's your fault that I can't be excepted, the same as my father." She said her voice raising, as she clenched her fists.

"My fault?" Tomi asked his temper flaring. "If it weren't for the rat the cat would be excepted into the zodiac, not an out cast to everyone, including my father." She growled a bit of sadness evident when she said the last phrase. "Stupid cat, your not part of the zodiac, so deal with it. And it's not my fault your home life sucks, so go find some one who cares!" Tomi spat out, he was excepting Yukiko to crumble at his harsh tone. But was surprised when she began to chuckle.

"My, my, the little rat has quite a temper. I like that." She said walking past Tomi, as she did she gently reached up and kissed his cheek before disappearing down the stairs.

Well that's it for ch. 5. I hope you like it. And leave lots of reviews.

A/N: if your wondering the way Miarie worded the question, it wouldn't raise suspensions about the curse. She more or less just asked what sign he was not if her were cursed. Just thought I'd clear that up. And also I'd like to worn everyone that there is a character death next ch. It's an old zodiac member, so if you'd like to take a guess just include it in your review, if you get it right I'll give you a marshmallow. Ok?

Character Bio:

Name: Miarie Sohma Sex: female Age: 15

Height: 5'7" Weight: 139 Eyes: silver, with gold flecks

Hair: white waist length with dark gray and red Highlights, normally in a braid

Sign: Horse

Summary:

Haru and Rin's daughter. She is very enthusiastic and hyper. Despite this she is very smart, this can be seen because she is a year younger then both Tomi and Yukiko but she's in the same grade. She is very kind and is often seen as the cheerleader of the new members.

Well I hope you enjoy this, and once again thank you all for the nice review. I'll update as soon as I can.

Until next time, Happy Trails

Dragongirl4