Disclaimer: I, obviously, am not the creator of Fruits Basket/Furuba. Nor am I affiliated, in any way, with anyone who has anything to do with the real series. Also, this story is fictional, and any resemblance it has to any real people, is purely coincidental.

Ughhh….okay….I know this story is moving really slow…but you have gotta understand, things usually don't happen fast in the book either….it took forever (like 8 books) for a kiss to take place, in comparison, this is moving at nuclear speed…..soo tired…this might turn out to be a really crappy chapter…I apologize in advance.

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"AAAACHOO!"

"Well, well, Tohru, why were you out in the cold air yesterday? You have a fever. I must call Tori…," said Shigure happily.

"Miss Honda, you must rest in bed all day. Don't worry about lunch," said Yuki gently.

"No…really…I am quite alright…."

"Now now Miss Honda, you don't want to become worse off. Please…rest…Tori will be here soon."

"Okay…"

Saying that, Yuki stepped out of her room. Something had been annoying him since yesterday. When Shigure asked about Kyo, Tohru seemed very upset. That stupid cat better not have said something to her, he thought, while going to the kitchen. On the way, he saw Kyo come back from his morning jog.

"Hey you," called Yuki.

"What damn rat?"

Yuki noticed Kyo looked angrier than usual... "Don't make a noise. Tohru is trying to rest"

"Is something wrong with her?"

"Yes, she has a cold, so keep it quiet."

"What does that mean? You are the one that makes all the noise around here. Why I oughta…"

"Isn't that noise? You are practically yelling stupid cat…"

"Now now people. You both are hopeless as it is. But think about Tohru, remember Tohru, poor girl slaves all day for you two, and when she is tired, you can't even give her peace…tsk tsk…," said Shigure joining them in the kitchen.

"Us? You damn dog, I'll fight you too! You are the one who makes her work so much! Dammit…"

"What did Hatori say," said Yuki, cutting Kyo off.

"He will be here in an hour. He can't come right away because Akito needs help."

"When does Akito not need help...," said Kyo with a grimace.

"Aww Kyo, you are being very bold. So sweet, are you worried for our poor flower. Kyo and Tohru sitting in a tree…k …i…s…."

PuNcH!

"Oww, Wahhhhh, Kyo is sooo meannn," said Shigure pretending to cry.

"Stop it. You both are a disgrace. Tohru is trying to sleep."

"Hmph. I have to go to my room anyway," said Kyo, leaving the kitchen.

On his way to his room, he saw Tohru's room door half ajar. He nudged it open and peeked through to see her sleeping soundly. She looked so beautiful…so angelic...once again, he wished…but no, he couldn't, she had made that clear when she cried. No one would ever…want to be with the cat. He quietly closed the door and went to his room.

"HATORI ! I knew you'd come running when you heard our dear Tohru was unwell. I have missed you SO MUCH !"

"Your voice makes my ears hurt. Where is Tohru?" said Hatori, stepping into the house, holding his usual medical briefcase.

"Sob Sob, you are so mean to me Tori! You know I am hurt! Kyo hit me today, really, that kid is soo violent. Maybe you should look at me first, I think I might be bleeding…"

"She's in her room Hatori," said Yuki, entering the room.

"Thanks."

Opening her room door, he saw Tohru sleeping peacefully. He checked her breath, hearth rate and took out the blood pressure instrument when she woke up.

"Oh Hello Hatori-san. I am soo sorry for making you come all the way…really I am fine…"

"It is okay Tohru. This is my job. Now please, sit up for a moment, I need to take your blood pressure and temperature."

"WELL? HOW IS OUR TOHRU?" asked Shigure, bursting into the room.

"Keep it down Shigure. I am checking her right now," added Tori, tired of Shigure's over the top voice.

After couple of minutes…"You have a cold Tohru. It's not too bad right now, but it can get worse easily. You must rest for at least two days."

"But…," tried Tohru.

"No buts. This is an order," said Hatori with a smile.

"Yes Miss Honda. Please take care of yourself. Momiji called and said he would love to work for you today and tomorrow."

"Oh…no really…that's too much…"

"The faster you get well, the faster you get back to work Miss Honda," added Yuki with a beautiful smile.

Smiles….They were all smiling at her…all three of them…she looked around, the one person who she really wanted to see smiling down at her wasn't there…

Finally everyone left her room and Tohru sighed. Would Kyo ever forgive her? She is such a klutz, if only he would scold her and be mean to her and just let it go. She can't do anything right. While thinking this, she started feeling really hot, and started sweating. No wonder, they had closed the balcony door from her room.

She got up and opened the door, which overlooked the backyard. In the backyard, she could see ….Kyo….practicing his martial arts. She looked at him for a while, and then she started longing for him….just to be in his arms….for a second….

"OH MY GOD," she uttered. What is wrong with me? I am such an idiot, I can't believe I ever thought this…if he ever knew, he'd never talk to me again! I really must be sick….thinking all these things. Thinking that, she returned to her bed and tried to sleep.

Kyo, had noticed her come to her balcony. And also, leave abruptly. He started putting more force into his moves…why did she leave abruptly…I really am disgusting…

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Okay, I am getting kinda bored with this story. Don't know if I want to continue with it. We'll see. Hope y'all enjoyed it while it lasted though.