Chapter 13

AN: Hello everyone! Someone just told me that I'm suppose to say this so here it is…I do not own Fruits Basket or any of its characters. I'm just a huge fan….Okie then…Now that I got that over with, let's get to the point. I'm trying to update a.s.a.p. so my readers (hugs and kisses to you all by the way) can read it at the speed that they want and not mine. I'll begin to update quickly again….hehe…I have more free time now… ) so enjoy! Please leave me reviews; this is the only way to let me know what I'm doing right and/or wrong. Thank you all!

That afternoon, we all ate lunch together. Afterward, Kyo, Haru, and Akito left together leaving Rin, Momo, Hiro, and me behind. I was tempted to follow them, but I was too afraid. I was afraid of what I would find out, so I decided not to go. After James had Rin and Hiro settled into their rooms, we all decided to go swimming in the indoor pool. We were all playing in the pool when Kyo, Haru, and Akito entered. Haru was wearing grey swim trunks and Kyo was wearing orange ones. Akito, however, was still in the clothes that he was wearing earlier, an all black outfit. Rin greeted Haru at the edge of the pool, while I stayed where I was ignoring Kyo. He seemed to have noticed. When he entered the pool, he immediately swam to where I was. Momo, who was originally by me, had floated away with Hiro to the other corner.

"What's wrong?" Kyo asked.

"Nothing," I answered simply.

"Are you sure?" he asked.

"Yes, I'm fine. I'm just a little tired," I said.

"Why don't you get out and sit for a little bit?" he suggested.

"No, I'm fine. I'm going to play with Momo and Hiro," I said as I swam off to Momo.

I know that Kyo sense something. I know that he knows that I'm avoiding him, but I don't know what else to do. I can't stand to look at him, because when I do, I'll remember everything I've heard and questions will overwhelm me again. The only way to escape this torture was to avoid him, so I did. Kyo didn't come close to me afterward. We swam separately. We were all in the pool when Akito suddenly said that he had to go. We swam for about another hour after he left before we all decided to head inside to dry up.

We had dinner together. I sat at the end of the table while Kyo sat at the beginning of the table. After dinner, everyone went back to their rooms. Haru and Rin stayed in one room. Hiro originally had his own room, but Momo decided to stay with him. As a result, I stayed in Kyo's room by myself.

I couldn't sleep. I mean, how could I? I glanced at the clock. It was already 12:08am. I got up off of the bed and wandered the house quietly. I walked outside into the backyard area and began to wander around there. Eventually I came to a beautiful fountain that was lit by rays of lights that made it sparkle. It was a magnificent site. I sat down on the fountain's edge and admired its beauty. Then I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned my head to find Rin standing right behind me.

"Oh Rin, hi. Why are you still up?" I asked.

"I guess I'm too used to sleeping late that I couldn't sleep," she said.

"I see. Where's Haru?" I asked.

"He's asleep," she answered.

"Oh," I said.

"Tohru," Rin called.

"Yes?" I replied.

"Is there something that you want to talk about?" she asked.

I just looked at her.

"Haru told me that Kyo said that you are avoiding him. Are you?" she asked.

"I…I really don't want to avoid him, but I just don't know what to do," I answered.

"What happened?" she asked.

I was silent.

"Kyo's anger can be a bit much at times, but deep inside he's a nice person," she said assuming that we had gotten into some sort of argument.

"No, it's not that," I assured her.

"Then what is it?" she asked curiously.

"It's nothing big," I lied.

"Good. You two make a cute couple, I'd hate to see you guys break up," she said.

Suddenly realizing something, I smiled.

"I'm pretty sure he's still up. You should go talk to him," Rin said, "Come on."

She led me back into the house. Afterward she headed back to her room. At first, I wanted to go back to Kyo's room, but my legs somehow got me to the door of the room that Kyo was staying in. I wanted to knock, but I was too afraid. Then I wanted to leave, but my body wouldn't let me. I stood there helplessly. Then, the door knob turned. The door opened to reveal Kyo on the other side.

"Tohru?" he said in a confused tone.

"Hi," I greeted him.

"Why are you here?" he asked.

"Um…I…Can I talk to you?" I asked.

"Of course," he said and guided me into the room.

I sat down on the bed and Kyo did too. He turned his body to face me and then he held my hands in his. I looked down at our hands. Then back up at him.

"Kyo, are you hiding something from me?" I asked suddenly.

He hesitated. "No," he answered firmly.

"Who do you love?" I asked.

"You, of course," he answered as he brushed his thumb across my pink cheek.

"Really?" I replied.

He looked at me in a weird way. "What's wrong?" he asked concerned.

"Nothing," I answered simply.

"Then why were you avoiding me all day?" he asked.

I thought about it. "I'm afraid," I said.

"Of what?" he asked.

"Of becoming too close to you. I'm afraid because I'm starting to become more and more dependent on you. I need you more than ever and I'm afraid that one day you'll suddenly disappear," I said sadly.

I leaned my body forward and rested my head on his left shoulder. He brushed my hair with his left hand.

"Don't be. I'll always be here. I'm not going anywhere without you. You don't have to be afraid," Kyo replied.

I wrapped my arms around his body and rested my head on his chest. He too did the same. I wanted to cry, but I didn't. I wanted to let that ocean of sadness flow out of me, but I couldn't. It was telling me that Kyo was not the person that was destined to be destroyed by this ocean of sadness. It was as if, I was meant to be with someone else. I was confused, but during this moment, all I wanted was to be able to be with Kyo forever. I feel safe and protected when I'm with him. And l felt loved once again, but this person that I've trust with my life is lying to me. Why? Why me? Once again fate tortures me. What can I do now? I can't let myself fall into this love any deeper. I have to get out of it. Then--- it hit me. I have to break up with Kyo. But how? I needed to wait for a chance to break up with him. I had thought that this chance will not come for a long time, but little did I know…

I fell asleep in Kyo's arms…

Monday morning…

We didn't do much Sunday. Kyo, Haru, Rin, Hiro, Momo, and I all decided to go out for the day. Rin did some clothes shopping and then we all went to see a movie. Anyways, before I was able to enjoy my time left with Kyo, destiny called for me. It gave me a chance to end all of this as soon as possible.

Rin and Haru both enrolled into our school. They had told us the night before and it surprised both Kyo and me. Today, we went to school together. Like always, when Kyo's car pulled up to the gate it caused a large group of girls to gather up. Rin and Haru seemed a bit amazed by the commotion, but Kyo and I (for some odd reason) were use to it. Haru exited the car first.

"He's not Kyo!" yelled some girl.

"He's not, but he's so handsome," said another.

"Who is he?" asked another.

Then, Rin exited. She immediately wrapped her right arm around Haru's left arm. The girls noticed this and back away from Haru. Haru smiled.

"Is that his girlfriend?" one girl asked.

"I think so. She looks so familiar," answered another.

"I know her! She's Rin Isuzu!" yelled a girl.

Before you knew it every girl was screaming and asking for autographs. Rin's body guard forced them to back up as Kyo and I exited the car. When we did, the crowd silenced.

"Ew, it's that Tohru Honda again," a girl said.

Kyo was angered by this, but I held him back. We ignored the girl's comment and headed into the campus. But right when we reached the middle of the yard, 6 "Prince Kyo Fan Club" girls came up to us. Haru and Rin looked at each other confused, while Kyo and I looked eye to eye with the girls.

A girl that I recognized from the beating before stepped forward. "Prince Kyo, this girl," she pointed to me, "Is a dirty tramp."

"I told you all to leave Tohru and me alone! Do you all not understand? LEAVE ME ALONE!" he yelled angrily.

"It's true. We have proof," said a girl with short black hair.

"What are you talking about?" Kyo asked angrily.

The first girl took out a picture of Yuki and me kissing in the hall. It was when he suddenly expressed his love for me that day. I didn't know that anyone was around. I had completely forgotten about this incident over the weekend. Kyo snatched the picture angrily and examined it.

"It's true Prince Kyo. We caught Tohru Honda kissing Prince Yuki. She's a tramp. She cheated," said the girl.

"That's a guy? He looks like a girl," Haru said as he peaked over Kyo's shoulder.

Kyo ignored Haru's comment and turned to me. He looked at me, but not in an angry way. Instead, it was in a sad way.

"Is this true?" he asked.

"Tohru will never do such a thing Kyo," Rin answered for me.

"I want to hear it from you, Tohru. Is this true?" he asked again.

I didn't answer him, because I believed that if he didn't believe me in the first place, why should I bother answering. My silence angered Kyo. He stormed away quickly pass me. We all turned around to find Yuki behind us and Kyo charging toward him. I ran after Kyo immediately hoping to stop him from doing anything violent. Yuki was reading a book and didn't notice the charging Kyo. Then when Kyo was near he looked up, but it was too late. Kyo had swung a powerful punch at Yuki's face. Yuki fell to the ground as tiny streams of blood slowly dripped from his mouth to the ground.

"YOU BASTARD!" Kyo yelled angrily.

"Yuki!" I yelled as I kneeled down beside him. I wrapped both of my arms around his right arm and helped him up. "Are you ok?" I asked.

"Yes, I think so, Miss Honda. How about you? Are you alright?" he asked.

I nodded. "I'm fine," I answered. Then I turned my head to look at Kyo. "Kyo, what's the matter with you?" I asked angrily.

"What's wrong with me? What's wrong with you!" he yelled angrily, "I loved you and this is how much you love me?"

He looked at my arms which were still wrapped around Yuki's arm. Then he threw the picture at us. Yuki caught it and examined it. Yuki knew what this was all about immediately.

"YOU STUPID FOOL! YOU'VE---" Yuki tried to explain, but I cut him off.

"Yes. It's true. I never loved you. You forced me to be with you. I never truly wanted to be with you. I hate you. I hate everything about you! I hate your temper, your attitude, and your stupid orange hair! Leave me alone!" I lied.

Deep inside, I knew. I knew that I really loved everything about Kyo. I loved his personality, his orange hair, and especially his gentleness. I loved everything about this guy who I've just said I hated. My heart was overwhelmed with regret, but it was too late. I had to do it. It was the only way.

A hurt expression took over Kyo's face. "And you love him?" he asked softly.

Without hesitating, I answered, "Yes. I love Yuki."

Yuki seemed surprised, so did Rin and Haru. Kyo looked at us one last time. Mr. Ayame Sohma, Mr. Shigure, and Mr. Hatori Sohma were passing by when they noticed that Yuki was bleeding.

"What happened here?" Mr. Hatori Sohma asked.

Everyone was silent.

"My my, young people now a days are so violent," said Mr. Ayame Sohma.

Mr. Hatori Sohma examined Yuki's face.

"Can it be that these boys are fighting because of the lovely Miss Honda?" joked Mr. Shigure.

Mr. Shigure looked at Kyo. Kyo then turned and ran as quickly as he could. He ran out of campus and down the street. Haru and Rin chased after him. My heart told me to follow him but I forced myself to stay with Yuki. I've chosen to give up Kyo and I had to stick with my decisions. Kyo hates me now. I was successful, but my heart burned. The pain was unbearable. Even the ocean of tears inside me couldn't claim the flames. It continued to burn inside me. This fire of regret, it continued to burn.

Mr. Hatori Sohma guided Yuki and me to the nurse's office where he treated Yuki. When the three Mr. Sohmas left. Yuki sat on the bed and I sat on a chair near by. I was almost depressed, but I didn't cry.

"Tohru," he called suddenly.

"Yes Prince Yuki?" I answered.

"Why did you want to hurt that fool?" Yuki asked.

"I don't know," I said softly.

"Yes, you do Miss Honda," he said.

I looked down at my hands on my lap. "I had to end it. I couldn't be with him anymore," I said.

His eyes widened. "Why not? Even though I don't really like him, I still can tell that he really loved you Miss Honda. He is someone that will truly take care of you," said Yuki.

"I know. I loved him too, but---" I paused as I remembered what he had said a couple of days before.

Flashback…

"Tohru is the slave from three years ago," Kyo said.

End of Flashback…

I looked at Yuki. He was still waiting for an answer.

"But a lot has happened over the weekend," I finished.

"I see. So what now? Are you intending to lie to everyone forever?" he asked.

"I don't know. I guess I'll go from here. I'm sorry Prince Yuki," I said.

"Hm? For what Miss Honda?" Yuki asked.

"For using you," I answered.

Yuki smiled. "I'm happy to have been helpful to you," he said.

I laughed.

Suddenly the room's door burst open. Momiji ran into the room crying. He ran to me.

"Tohru! Are you alright? Hana said that you were in the nurse's office! I was soooooo worried," he said as he hugged me tightly.

Hana and Uo followed Momiji into the room. A surprised expression covered their faces once they saw Yuki.

"Whoa, Prince Yuki, what happened to you?" Uo asked in a joking way.

That was what happened. After school, I called Mr. Hamasaki to come get me. When I got home, I was greeted by Mrs. Hamasaki. I went to my room. By dinner time, Mrs. Hamasaki delivered my dinner to me room like she always does. I missed the night when Kyo, Momo, and I would eat happily together. It was fun, but now, I'll never be able to be with them that way ever again.

"Tohru, dear, is something wrong?" Mrs. Hamasaki asked.

"No. Why?" I lied.

"You came home so suddenly and you seem to have a lot on your mind," she said as I ate.

"I came home so suddenly because I miss you," I said and smiled.

"Oh dear, your just saying that to make me happy," she replied.

I smiled. "Mrs. Hamasaki, you wouldn't lie to me would you?" I asked randomly.

She looked at me. "No, dear of course not," she answered.

I smiled and finished my dinner. Mrs. Hamasaki left with the dishes afterward. I tucked myself into my bed and laid there for a few minutes. I wanted to cry, but I couldn't. I just laid there by myself wondering what will happen next. Was this it? What will happen when I see Kyo again? I've done something that I'll probably regret for the rest of my life and yet it was suppose to have been for my own good. I closed my eyes to clear my mind. I fell asleep…