Lord Cynic: "For the recorded, these are all separate one-shots. They have no connection to each other, and do not have a continuing storyline. I'm just making that clear.
Oh, and these next two are songfics. Enjoy!"
Lord Cynic: "Disclaimer: See previous chapter. Chained To You is by Savage Garden."
Fruits Basket
Chained To You
Yuki was picking Tohru up from work again. For some reason, Kyo had offered to take his place, but the grey-haired boy wouldn't hear of it. After sending the stupid cat through another of Shigure's doors, he'd gone out to meet Miss Honda. Besides, he made more planned for the night.
We were standing all alone, you were leaning in to speak to me
Acting like a mover shaker, dancing to Madonna, then you kissed me
And I think about it all the time
Sweet temptation rush all over me
And I think about it all the time
Passion, desire so intense I can't take anymore because
After casually taking his time, Yuki finally reached the location of Miss Honda's work. He remembered being told that Momiji's father was the boss of the whole building, which was quite astounding in itself. However, he wasn't really surprised. There was a lot that people didn't know about the Sohmas, especially when it came to owning a lot of businesses.
I feel the magic all around you
It's bringing me to my knees
Like a wannabe
I've got to be chained to you
Yuki's face paled slightly, remembering suddenly that his elder brother owned a shop too. Worse yet, according to Haru, it was a store that sold romance to men. After he'd seen it for himself, Yuki wanted to disown Ayame right there and then. However, Miss Honda managed to restrain him, and he willingly succumbed to her soothing words.
And when you looked into my eyes, felt a sudden sense of urgency
Fascination casts a spell and you became more than just a mystery
And I think about you all the time
Is this fate is it my destiny
That I think about you all the time
I no longer pretend to have my hand on the wheel because
Miss Honda… truly a magnificent girl. No, magnificent couldn't even hold a candle to how great she was. To put it simply, he was out of her league. She was a rare human, whose compassion and loving nature accepted the cause with enthusiasm. Her smile provoked his own, her laughter infectious, her actions warming him to the bone. Yes, she was more than magnificent. But who could possibly find a word that would perfectly describe her? Yuki thought of nothing, or no one.
I feel the magic all around you
It's bringing me to my knees
Like a wannabe
I've got to be chained to you
(I feel the magic building around you)
Yuki leaned on the rail outside Tohru's work building. There was only one thing he regretted, and that was not getting to know her before she came to live at the house. He frowned as he remembered thinking of her as another simple girl like all the others. The truth was, she was far from it. He just didn't bother to see it because of the other girls who were infatuated with him. Just because he was a 'prince'. Huh, what a joke.
I feel the magic all around you
It's bringing me to my knees
Like a wannabe
I've got to be chained to you
His façade seemed to fool almost everyone. But then, he'd told Miss Honda the truth. The only reason he was nice to people was because he wanted them to accept him. The only reason he cared was for his own selfish desire to find acceptance among normal people. But then, she'd told him that if he truly opened up to them, they'd accept him anyway. He wouldn't have to hide anything, because deep down he was a great person. That was the first time he ever truly smiled.
And I think about it all the time
And I think about it all the time
(Tell me it's madness I barely know you)
Since their time in Shigure's house, he'd grown closer to Miss Honda than everyone else in his life. He felt comfortable enough to tell her anything, to confide in her about his fears. Without knowing it, he'd behaved more naturally around her, although scaring her sometimes in the process. Everything Akito had told him about people thinking of him as a freak was complete and utter lying. He'd found someone who, despite the curse, believed in him and told him she cared. Someone who he could care for and not be afraid of. Someone who he could love.
We were standing all alone, you were leaning in to speak to me
(Ten steps back you're still a mystery)
Acting like a mover shaker, dancing to Madonna, then you kissed me
I can't take anymore because
Finally, Miss Honda appeared through the door of the building, giving him a slight shock. She stared at him in surprise, but the surprise quickly turned to delight when he told her he came to retrieve her. She smiled her heart-warming smile, and Yuki knew then and there that he'd grown to love her with all his soul, tainted though it was. He knew she was the one he wanted to spend his life with and share secrets with.
I feel the magic all around you
It's bringing me to my knees
Like a wannabe
I've got to be chained to you
He smiled heartily back, and offered to take her somewhere, instead of home like usual. She protested at first, worrying about everyone else like she usually did. However, he frivolously pushed it aside and insisted that she come with him. Eventually she agreed, smiling again as he took her arm and led her from the building.
(I feel the magic building around you)
When they neared their destination, he requested that Miss Honda close her eyes until they were there. Laughing, she complied with his request as he led her the rest of the way.
I feel the magic all around you
It's bringing me to my knees
Like a wannabe
I've got to be chained to you
Finally, they reached a lake in the outskirts of town. When Miss Honda opened her eyes, she gasped with astonishment and joy, and almost hugged Yuki out of excitement. She managed to restrain herself, however, and he laughed at her joyous reaction. He spotted a patch of grass they could sit on, and together they sat and watched the gentle ripples of the tranquil lake. Yuki told her this could be their special place when they needed to be alone and talk, to which she smiled and agreed.
(Tell me it's madness
I barely know you)
Their worries slowly evaporated as they sat together by the lake, taking in the moment. For Yuki, this was a moment he would treasure for the rest of his life. To have Miss Honda near him, by his side, was all he could wish for. At least, for those few hours until the morning, his wish could be granted. It wouldn't be long before he knew he could tell her how he felt. Somehow, something told him that he wouldn't be disappointed by her reaction and response. They were chained to each other by destiny, and nothing would break the bond.