Hey. Me again.. No disclaimer.. I think it's obvious I don't own Fruits Basket.. If I did.. WHY WOULD I BE DOING THIS?! -smile- Story!

Kyo- Everywhere- By Rebecca

Kyo walked through the house one Saturday. Shigure was off Book Signing. The rat was either at his garden or a student council thing. Kyo could really care less. And Tohru was shopping. It seemed everyone could always do something else. For once he actually asked himself what he did during the day.

Train, Not now. Brood, Pathetic. Train. Man. Eat. Sleep. Brood. Train.. Was that really all he did? The dog was a writer, the rat was a gardener and was involved in school, and Tohru did everything around the house. So that left Kyo with.... Sitting on the roof. That's where he was of all places. When Kyo thought about it.. every single one of the cursed Sohma's had something they were good at. That they did during the day.

It seemed no one was ever really around. He could care less if the dog and rat were out.. but he was always so empty when Tohru wasn't around all cheerful and smiling.

Turn it inside out so I can see
The part of you that's drifting over me
And when I wake you're never there
But when I sleep you're everywhere
You're everywhere

"Dammit!" Kyo cursed under his breath. Why did he live like this? Actually. If he gave up training... he could probably be a couch potato... or a roof potato.. But he had to beat that rat... there it was again. That was how he lived everyday. And why all he ever did was... Training. All his life to win. Never any closer. Kyo closed his eyes and sighed.

Just tell me how I got this far
Just tell me why you're here and who you are
'Cause every time I look
You're never there
And every time I sleep
You're always there

The cat felt something hit his face and opened his eyes. Rain? Yep. In no time it was pouring. They entire property was being rained on. That ruled out Yuki being at his garden.. unless he was covering it up. And Shigure was safely in some mall probably. And Tohru... was still in the store. Everyone else was spread out. Kyo jumped off the roof and went inside.

Everyone has something they can do. Everyone.. but me... so far...

'Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I close my eyes it's you I see
You're everything I know
That makes me believe
I'm not alone
I'm not alone

In the store now.. But what about later? It was pouring! Kyo picked up his umbrella and walked outside, then he opened the umbrella and started for the store. On the way, he got lost in his own thoughts. Tohru was always so nice to him. He'd never say anything out loud about how he felt about her. At least not anytime soon. He just hoped.. when he finally could.. it wasn't too late. That she wasn't gone and out of reach.

I recognize the way you make me feel
It's hard to think that
You might not be real
I sense it now, the water's getting deep
I try to wash the pain away from me
Away from me

"Why do I care if she gets a little wet... she can do what she did last time and just wait it out. I'm putting myself out there to help her even in the rain! I hate the rain!" Kyo growled/sighed. "At least I'll have company on the way back.." He thought about what he said. "I'll have company... I am selfish... heh..." he smirked to himself. "In every way possible.."

'Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I close my eyes it's you I see
You're everything I know
That makes me believe
I'm not alone
I'm not alone
I am not alone
Whoa, oh, oooh, oh

"Kyo?" Kyo looked up. He hadn't noticed where he was going. He was looking at Tohru in front of the store. "Kyo! What are you doing out here in the rain?" Tohru took a step toward him but he held up his hand.

"I'd ask you that, but that's why I'm out here.." he felt so stupid as he walked up to her. He put his umbrella over her head. At first she didn't get it. Then she smiled.

"Thanks." she gave him one of those smiles and he turned his head away and said "whatever" trying to hide his blush. But Tohru wasn't phased. Tohru always said something that made people feel special. Usually everyday, and without realizing it. Maybe he was being stubborn, but Tohru could say things to Kyo with even opening her mouth.

And they walked home in silence, with Tohru slightly holding Kyo's hand, with only the rain making noise.

And when I touch your hand
It's then I understand
The beauty that's within
It's now that we begin
You always light my way
I hope there never comes a day
No matter where I go
I always feel you so

When they finally got home Kyo was tired, whether from the rain or the way his nerves had been so alert on the way home he didn't know. Tohru headed to the kitchen and Kyo sat down and sighed.

"Dinner will be a while. If you have something to do Kyo..." Tohru looked in on him.

"No. I got nothin to do." he admitted. He released yet another sigh. He really was a hopeless cause. And he was glad that Tohru, at least, never gave up on him.

"Oh then.. maybe you can help me with dinner." Tohru grinned and Kyo just couldn't say No, Damn it! It was strange. Tohru told him what was for dinner and Kyo did most of the cooking. He couldn't help it. He was all over the place making dinner.

"Wow Kyo.. it's like you're everywhere. In 3 places at once." Tohru giggled. Kyo blushed.

When it was almost done, Tohru realized he really didn't need her help and she starting getting out the plates. About then the others arrived home. Kyo was finishing up the dinner.

"Dinner's ready!" Tohru called.

'Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I close my eyes it's you I see
You're everything I know
That makes me believe
I'm not alone
'Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I catch my breath
It's you I breathe
You're everything I know
That makes me believe
I'm not alone

"Miss Honda, this is really good." Yuki complimented.

"Yes Tohru. Your cooking is always getting better." Shigure said sweetly.

Tohru blushed. "But actually... Kyo.."

"Ya.. your cooking is great." Kyo said it like he could care less. When she looked at him in surprise he just gave her this mischievous smile and kept eating. She smiled and turned to her food too.

'She deserves the praise..' Kyo smiled to himself.

"And what's that look for, you stupid cat?" Yuki glared over at Kyo. Kyo swallowed, still smiling that mischievous grin.

"Nothin.. And I'm not the stupid one." Tohru smiled. Kyo hadn't gotten angry. If anything, he was happier.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Yuki asked, slightly taken aback by the cat's cool demeanor.

Shigure froze with food in front of his mouth. "Wait.. Tohru.. did.. Kyo make this meal?" Yuki froze too. Tohru smiled and Kyo smirked. "My my.. Kyo... this.. I.. didn't know.."

'They're lying...' Yuki told himself so he could still eat the food without getting sick. Even if that sickness would be all in his head.

Kyo finished first and went onto the roof since it had stopped raining. A few minutes later, Tohru peeked over the edge.

"Hey Tohru?" Kyo called before she had even gotten high enough to get up there.

"Um.. yes?" she asked as she sat down next to him.

"Qualities. That damn rat gardens and he's smart and a leader. Shigure's a author. You're a cook, a cleaner, a all around maid actually. You do everything around this house. And I.. I.." Kyo left the sentence unfinished as he stared at the sky as stars appeared.

You're in everyone I see
So tell me

Tohru looked surprised but then smiled and said. "Kyo.. you can brag too. You can cook." And Kyo smiled. He had known that.. but hearing her say it was something all it's own.

Do you see me?