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Chapter 18- What If Its More?

When Tohru and Kyo walked into the house, everyone's head turned directly towards them. It was like they hadn't seen them in years or something cause now every one was jumping up. Well, Hatori was just slowly sitting up but Yuki and Shigure had shot up to see that Tohru was okay. Akito had told them everything that happened, though she changed the story around a lot. Making every thing seem like she was the perfect little angel, and Kyo and Tohru were the devils minions going after her. And Akito had shot up out of shock when seeing Tohru and Kyo holding hands, smiling happily. That was until they saw Akito.

She thought she had broken the two apart. That they wouldn't be talking anymore. But she didn't. But…how? She asked herself. She just stared as Tohru and Kyo now walked past her after reassuring everyone of there safety. Especially Hatori who insisted on looking them both over. Kyo had let out a small laugh to that, and had told him it was just rain. Now for Kyo saying it was just rain, and laughing about it, now that made Hatori worry. Not like the worry in 'oh my is he going to die?' worry, but more in the 'what has gotten into your brain?' worry. Nobody really took notice to this.

Akito could feel her anger rising like the water in a pool. She wanted to so badly explode on them both right then and there. But she had to calm down. Her plans weren't gone just yet. She was still ready just in case this had happened. But she had also been sure that nothing like this would have happened. And boy was she wrong. So her next plan wasn't exactly sorted out yet. And it would need a lot of thinking. And also for Kyo and Tohru to apart. Just so she didn't have to seem them together happily. Or that might ruin everything she had in mind.

They both left the room, and Yuki stood up. He looked at everyone before leaving the house, a little mad. He went outside and looked around for a good spot to just go and sit at. Not being able to find one he just stormed off and looked around. Still he couldn't figure anything out so he decided to just sit on the porch thing. He looked up at the sky as if something was about to fall from it and kill him. But nothing was there except the rain that had still been falling. Which, if I may add, Yuki was now wet because of it. Not that he really cared at this point. He just couldn't believe how jealous he had gotten not to long ago. When he saw Tohru and Kyo holding hands, his heart tore in two. He had thought he was over Tohru. That when Kyo had finally told her, and she said she loved him back…he had honestly thought his feelings had gone away.

That's what it had felt like. He felt as if his feelings went back to just thinking of Tohru as a mother. And loving her like she truly was his mother. But now he knew that he was wrong about his thoughts. He had to get his mind off of her. She wasn't his, and never was going to be. That would only be a miracle. And miracles were the last thing that had ever happened to him. The one miracle he had was making friends when he was little. Then, a little girl had bumped into him and revealed his secret on accident of course. Then Tohru came into his life. Knowing someone so sweet, so caring. Someone that would help you in anyway form possible was also a miracle.

Yuki couldn't help but let out a small sigh. He knew he wanted to be with Tohru every day of his life, but he also knew that was impossible.

"I think I need some fresh air…" Tohru told Kyo, now standing from his bed and going towards the door.

"What, like you didn't get enough fresh air before in the rain?" Kyo asked, jokingly.

Tohru only laughed slightly before leaving the room. She headed down the stairs cheerfully. She had saw Akito walking towards her, but she didn't stop. Akito wasn't going to say anything to her. Not right now. She didn't care what she had to say. Even if it was about Kyo being locked away. Or her and the whole memory thing. She knew that if it was any of these, she would be able to handler herself now. As well as Kyo. She had picked up the speed in her walking now so Akito couldn't catch up to her. Reaching the front door just in time, she slid it open and went outside.

When she had closed the doors, she turned only to see Yuki standing behind her looking at her curiously. At the sudden sight of him just staring at her, her heart had skipped about 3 beats. She had to gasp for air from the sudden fright that shot through her body. And still, Yuki had just sat there staring at her curiously. She smiled before looking back at him.

"Sorry, guess you just scared me.." Tohru said.

"No, I'm sorry then, I didn't mean to scare you." Yuki replied quickly.

Tohru smiled again before trying to squeeze by him. Yuki noticing this, moved to the side for her. She sat down immediately. She had felt uncomfortable around Yuki for some reason. Actually it had been ever since the night he had kissed her. She just didn't feel right around him anymore. But of course she didn't want to ell him this. And when Yuki had sat down next to her, she had thought her heart had stopped pounding. Yuki looked over at her, smiling so softly. This had made Tohru feel more comfortable for some reason. Though she didn't know why she had just shrugged it off. Her eyes wondered away form his, and more into the yard. It was all gray outside from the rain. And mud was every where.

"You know," Tohru said trying to break the awkward silence. "You haven't been to your secret base in a long time. I think you should go there soon and make sure every thing is okay."

Yuki laughed a little bit. "Once again always worrying about other things that don't really mean anything. Honda-san, I know that Akito being here has…well put you and Kyo in a state that isn't explainable. I know that sh…I mean he is a cruel and very stubborn person. I can also say that he doesn't give up on things easily. So if you thought that this was finally ending with Akito…then your wrong,"

"No," Tohru started. "I knew. Everyone thinks I'm so ditzy, clumsy person. Not paying attention to things around me. But actually, I do notice the little things. And I know that Akito hasn't given up yet. Someone like him wont give up, even if it kills him."

Yuki started blankly at Tohru. Had she actually just told him she wasn't ditzy? That was a big shocker. But either way, Tohru had been changing ever since the school year had started again. She had even missed school a lot now. But every time she did, did she care? No she didn't. This had also made Yuki very relieved. He didn't have to worry about her for one, she now had Kyo. And two, she was more…aware of her surroundings now. But still, Yuki couldn't help but wonder if something just wasn't right. Nothing with her. But with something that was going to happen to her. Maybe not physically, but most defiantly mentally.

He just knew that she would soon change. Not how she acts. But by the things she knew. That would eventually change, and she wouldn't be with them any more. It was going to happen soon. He could tell. He just knew this for some odd reason. It was like this little voice that was telling him to run with her. So nothing bad can happen to her. Make it so she is safe, and not in harms reach. And yet, something else was telling him to total opposite. Not to run. Stay here with her. Don't make it obvious you love her still. But make sure nothing does happen to her.

That was the idea that Yuki had liked most. If he were to run away with her now, what would everyone think. And it isn't like it would honestly matter. Akito would only look for them until she had found them. And the whole point of running away it to be able to get away from the thing that had made you run away. Not have to keep running away from it. Not having to just keep running for that fact.

"I want to be able to live freely and happily," Yuki said out of know where. "Not to have to go under all the damn rules that have been set up for us. I want to be able to love with out having to be afraid of someone finding out. To be able to live like a normal person. Like you…Honda-san."

"Like me…" Tohru said with a weird sort of laugh. "You don't want to have to live like me Yuki-kun. No one honestly understands the pain I go threw. Yes, I know it is not as much as you have gone threw. But its all so bad that it is almost catching up. I love being able to know the secret of the Sohma's. Honestly I do. But at the same time…I hate it."

Yuki gave Tohru a weird expression. She hated knowing about the curse? But why? He had always thought she loved to know this. Not counting every little problem it came with. But was able to know everything else.

"Why..?" Yuki asked, unsure if he should have.

"Because…I never wanted to have to ca…"


I am so sorry for leaving a cliff hanger. But I had something in mind of what Tohru was going to say...but then i thought i wanted to change it. So i needed some time to think...and also out this on a cliffi. And also i know this chapter was most boring...but i had to put some Yuki in there for the Yuki fans...tho i do not really like him. So thats why this chapter is in here...it is also to get to the ending of my story... Anyways thanks to all my reviewers...and readers. Also, the next chapter is probably going to be my longest one. It is more then likely the most important one...and has most of the main story in it...so yea...anyways thanks to all please r/r!

----Ash