Disclaimer: I do not own Fruits Basket! I am getting tired writing this again and again.

CHAPTER 10

" I decided that I should….move out." said Tohru.

"But, Tohru you know your welcome to stay here if you like." Said Shigure.

"No, Thank you I need to learn how to be independent, so I will try and find a place to live." said Tohru.

Shigure said, "Fine, you can do that while you can stay here and when your ready you can move out." Smiled Shigure not that he wants her out beside Tohru needs help in the upcoming months. (I am not trying to make Shigure sound mean. --)

"Thank you Shigure!" she went to hug Shigure.

"Hold it!" said Shigure

"That's right the curse. Silly me well I better start lunch." Said Tohru while she headed to the kitchen.

"Do you think it's a good idea to let her live by herself?" said Yuki.

"Now, now Yuki it was Tohru decision but we will still help her when she needs us. Besides when Kyo comes…" Shigure was cut off.

"I don't think that idiot is ever coming back. I'm going to my room." Yuki left.

"Geez, what a though crowd today." said Shigure.

"Shigure!"

"Aahh, its you Mitchan." Said Shigure as his world got smaller.

"You, promise you would finish and your deadline is tomorrow!" cried Mitchan.

"Yes, yes I WILL finish." Sigh Shigure.

"Shigure!" cried Mitchan.

It is a though crowd today. --

It was a typical Monday. Tohru was on the look out for a place to live during her break.

"Wow, everything seems pretty expensive. Will I be able to afford it?" wondered Tohru.

"Tohru!" someone called her name. It was Yoshiko who was trying to catch up to Tohru.

"Yoshiko, what are you doing?" said Tohru when Yoshiko was gasping for air.

"I-I just want to help that's what are friends are for. Right?" said Yoshiko giving her the victory sign.

"I don't want to cause you in any trouble." Cried Tohru.

"Well, I just want to help you out so let's search!" smiled Yoshiko.

Tohru and Yoshiko were watching around the streets of Tokyo.

Looking for a place that Tohru could afford.

"I am so tired! Hey, Tohru look a crepe stand I will treat you to some." Said Yoshiko.

"Ok!" smiled Tohru.

Then something caught her eye. She could not believe it. All these years it is still here. Their old apartment were Tohru and her mother used to live. Tohru was so happy that tears were rolling down her face. Then Yoshiko handed her a chocolate crepe. Yoshiko noticed her crying.

"What's wrong Tohru? You do not like chocolate crepes." Said Yoshiko with a sad smile on her face.

Tohru shook her head.

"N-N-No it's not the reason at all. Its just this use to be the apartment where my mother and I used to live."

"Oh, Then lets go check it out. Who knows maybe it's a affordable place to live." explained Yoshiko.

While grabbing Tohru's hand heading to the apartment building.

The manager of the building was showing the place to Tohru.

Tohru was looking around the place while getting all these great memories in her mind.

"Ah, Tohru you're so cute! Tohru, make mommy some Okiyama. Tohru, promise me you will graduate from high school. You will do fine just believe in yourself." All these great memories where the time her mom was still alive.

"Excuse me, Miss are you interesting buying the place." Said the young man.

Tohru turned around and looked at the young man. She said, "Yes, I am interested, I will buy the place." Smiled Tohru.

Moments Later

Tohru was walking to Shigure's house after school.

"I have to make dinner then I have to do more homework. It is hard being a mother." Sighed Tohru.

As Tohru walked in Shigure's house.

"Shigure I am….

Tohru froze. She could not believe her eyes.

Author's Note

Oh, No I guess I will leave at that. IF you want to find out what will happen next. Then stay tuned for ch 11

Of Cat and Onigiri Equals Puppy!

P.S. (should I change the title?)