Disclaimer: Fruits Basket? Still not mine.
A/N: People wanted it so here it is...a year later. Sorry this took so long. I went back and reread the first chapter and wow, my writing was not good back then. It really wasn't. I think I've evolved as a writer since then. I just wanted to get this finished, so I'm not saying this is my best either... Nonetheless, I hope you enjoy.

This takes place early in the series, lets say...around volume 6 of the manga or the end of the anime. Keep that in mind.

Thunderstorms
Part II

-Boom-

Kyo had to admit, he was beginning to like thunderstorms. Lying next to Tohru, he stared up at the ceiling watching the reflection of rain falling down his window with a smile on his face. 'Maybe I'm not so worthless after all. I can make Tohru feel better…who knows what else I can do.'

He glanced over at Tohru, her breathing almost even.
Kyo figured she must be asleep.
She wasn't.

She was thinking as well, about what she could, no, should do.
'Sure, I like Kyo but do I like him…more than a friend? Would he like me back?' Tohru mused over these thoughts as another clap of thunder sounded, causing her to shudder. 'What should I do?'

She closed her eyes, trying to sleep though knowing it wouldn't come…

When she opened her eyes again, she saw Kyo sitting up, smiling.
"Kyo-kun! What are you-"
"Shh," he said, pressing his finger to her lips to silence her. "Are you still scared?" he asked gently, stroking her hair.
"N-no, not as much…"
"I'm glad."

They say like that for a few minutes, Tohru wondering what in the world was going on.
He broke the silence by saying, "Tohru, you- we're friends, right?"
"Of course."
"You- that is- I was wondering if you felt the same way I feel…about you."

He was right next to her now, his breath on her face.

After a pause, she replied, "I- like you, Kyo-kun."
"I thought so," he said as he slipped his hand behind her neck and leaned in.
Tohru closed her eyes, preparing for Kyo to…

-boom-

She sat straight up, opening her eyes only to shut them quickly, blinded by the sunlight.

"Mornin'," Kyo said, standing next to the bookcase, moving stuff around. "Sorry, did I wake you? I was just up and its too early to go get breakfast so I thought-" while he rambled on, Tohru smiled, saying to herself, "Just a dream, of course…

Don't worry, you didn't wake me. What time is it anyway?" she added, yawning.
"Still early, I doubt anyone else is up yet."
Tohru nodded, slowing getting up. "Well, th-thank you for letting me spend the night."
"Anytime," and he truly meant it. "Just…don't mention this to Shigure. You know how he is."

She smiled, not fully comprehending but knowing last night was theirs alone.

-fin.