Grad Night
It's the evening of their graduation and Kyo and Tohru spend one last visit on the roof of Shigure's house together, unknowing to what plans will soon be in store for the two of them. Now a full length story! Rated for language!
Me: AHHH! I'm so sorry this chapter took some time to post! I've got so much to do at school! I'm a Junior in a Senior's body, I'm five credits behind! Not to mention I was in the middle of a love triangle and I had to get my relationship with my boyfriend fixed first. Just as I was about to continue, I couldn't find the notebook that holds this story! Bleh. So anyway, here are my replies to the reviewers!
Anime Wildfire: Thanks for the review! I'm really glad you're enjoying my story so far!
Short Witty Name Goes Here: LOL. That was short and sweet! It made me smile.
Glorious Kyouru Shimuri: YAY! I'm so glad you're enjoying my story! Sachiko is gonna be SO CUTE! She's a mix of her parents. She's gonna have that cute side of her mom and that kinda...short temper... of her dad. But it's gonna be great. I didn't understand what you typed in that one part, but I got it translated over the internet.
mollymilkshake: Thanks you! I'm glad you are enjoying my story!!!!!!!!
xSmile: Thanks for the review, actually when was Hatori and Ayame found out about Sachiko, it had moved to present day in the story. By this time, Sachiko-chibi is already 5. Thanks for your enthusiasm. It made me happy! I am planning on a reunion (or a meeting, however you look at it.)
year of da cat fanclub: About Tohru's memories...that whole thing is still in the works. You're gonna hafta wait, I don't want to spoil anything for anyone Hesitant smile. Thanks for reading and reviewing! I LOVE YOUR PEN NAME!!!
trishia: and thank you for reviewing!!! It will be very exciting, I'll tell you that!
kate mcbride: If you liked THIS chapter, you're gonna love what's to come. Thanks so much for reviewing!
KillMexIfYouCare: I can't believe I have the ability to make people cry! wow! I'm really glad you like the story. It took some planning to place the cliffhangers and I'm so glad you like them!
KTRose: Sachiko-chibi is gonna be sooooo cute! I'm really glad you like the name and I'm so glad you're enjoying my story! Thanks for the review!!!!!!!!!
earthterra55: YAY! My favorite reviewer! "Did the deed" I about fell out of my chair laughing when I saw that! That was so freaking hilarious!!!!!!! You'll love the chapters to come.
Ferret Love: Up to VOL. 20?! We're only on 13 here in the U.S.! (Unless vol. 14 came out yet.) I'm so jealous!!!!!!!!! AHHHH! Well...I've read vol. 21! Anyway, to my other favorite reviewer, thank you so much for replying! It means a lot!
moonflower: I'm glad you liked the cookie! Thanks for the review! I'm so glad you're enjoying it right now!
Midnight Shadows Starlight: Well Evil, tell Light that there's more to come and things will get interesting. Thank you so much for the review! It means so much!!!!!
Me: So anyway, for our guest today, we have Ritsu Sohma!
Ritsu//Clad in his pretty kimono// T-Thank you for having me here. Even thought it must have been a real burden to have to try and bring me in here. I'm sorry!
Me: There's nothing to apologize, Ritsu. It's okay.
Ritsu: I'm sorry for bringing that up! Please forgive me!!!
Me: Beginning to get slightly annoyed. Ritsu, it's f i n e.
Ritsu: AHHH! NOW YOU'RE ANNOYED WITH ME!!!!!! I'M SORRY! I'M SO SORRY!!!!! PLEASE FORGIVE ME!!!!! THE DISCLAIMER IS RRRRUUUUIIIINNNNEEEEDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shigure//Pokes him in the side.// It's the magic touch!
Hatori: I'm not going home, am I?
Ritsu//weak voice// Hinata does not own Fruits Basket...
Me: Okay, so here we go. This chapter is for my boyfriend, who I hope reads this!
Tohru was clad in her pajamas and was sitting on a rooftop of a house, surrounded by old thick woods. The young woman up to see a night full of beautiful bright starts. She had the feeling of something weighing heavily upon her heart.
"What's up?"
Tohru felt herself react to the voice and turned her head to find the source. Standing there was a surprised expression was a handsome young man. He seemed to be not much older than 17 or 18. He was dressed in a long-sleeved shirt and black pants. This mystery-man not only had a slender but strong looking build, but he also had such gorgeous orange hair.
"This is unusual for you to be on the roof." The young man stated, sitting himself next to her. "Did you go on an expedition today?"
The Onigiri looked at him. "Eh?"
"When you came back, your clothes were really dirty."
"Ah...yes." Replied Tohru thoughtfully. "It was the very least I could do."
The young man was clearly confused. "Huh?"
Together, they shared a long moment of silence. Tohru was fidgeting with the pant legs of her pajama bottoms before she spoke.
"You'd want to be with the person you love, right? You'd want to be near them, wouldn't you?"
The young man's face fell. "What, did you fall in love with some guy?"
Tohru, of course, found herself panicking. "EH?! N-N-NO! THAT'S NOT IT! I'M NOT TALKING ABOUT MYSELF!!" (A/N: That would totally be my reaction. Those who know me would agree. ;)
"Don't worry." Said the young man; his voice quiet and his face slightly sad. But he smiled slightly. "When you do fall in love with someone, I'll cooperate with you."
Tohru nodded. "Ah...yes...thank you."
"WHY ARE YOU CRYING?!"
It was then that Tohru realized what the young man was right! She found tears rolling down her soft and flushed face. "I don't know...for some reason, the t-tears suddenly...started overflowing...why does--"
She paused as she shook from a few silent sobs. Her mind swam with heartache and of unanswered wishes. But she looked at him.
"Kyo-kun. What do you wish for?"
"For a certain someone to stop crying" The young man she called Kyo replied, using his sleeve to dry her tears. (A/N: So sweet! I wish someone would say that to me someday...Thinks. Okay, Janie, don't get conceded now...)
It was the sound of the alarm clock that pulled 23-year-old Tohru Honda from the depths of her sleep. Her weary hand reached over and clicked off the persistent alarm. Rolling on her back, she gazed up at the ceiling and sighed. Once again, she had that dream. Well, more like a series of dreams. Either way every single dream she could recall had this handsome young man she called Kyo-kun.
"He had hair like Sachiko." Thought Tohru with a hazy smile. "It probably means that I need to find a good father for her."
For five years, Tohru's memories of the Sohma Family had been erased. It had been that long since the onigiri and her two best friends first stepped foot into their shared apartment. But it had also been that long since little Honda Sachiko had been born.
It had been very shocking news when Tohru found out that she was pregnant. Since she had no more memories of Kyo left, this would seem the most frightening and impossible. But Tohru just smiled and rather than rejection, she accepted the child with all the love she held in her heart.
"Good Morning, Tohru."
Tohru looked up from her duties at the stove. "Hana! Good morning! How was work."
"Uneventful as normal." Replied Saki Hanajima, who held the graveyard shift at some superstore. (A/N: Think of Walmart or something.) "Breakfast smells wonderful this morning, Tohru."
Tohru smiled. "Thank you, Hana!"
"But don't you usually leave for work with Sachi-chibi?"
The Onigiri was about to answer, but the sound of a pot just beginning to boil over caught her attention. "Breakfast is just about ready. Could you tell Uo and Sachiko?"
Hana nodded. "Of course. I sense their waves coming from the living room."
"Mogeeeeee!" Cried a Pikachu-looking anime character from the television set.
"Oh no!" Cried the boy companion to Mogeta. "This show is over six years old and I live in a paradox of never ending puberty!"
A pathetic excuse for a villain laughed long and hard. "Not until you answer the question can I allow you to pass into this unknown scary world of the mood swinging, acne covered, angsty world of the teenager!"
"Tell us!" Cried the boy.
"Mogeeeeee!"
The villain cleared his throat. "What is the meaning of man's existence?"
The boy gasped as Mogeta hid behind him. "The philosophical meaning is almost too great to handle!"
"Ha! Silly boy!" The villain cried. "Can't answer this simple question?!"
The villain's minion came groveling at his master's feet. "I know the answer! It's "12", right?"
"No, you idiot!"
"God, kill the writers." Thought Uo as she sat on the couch next to Sachiko.
"Poor boy." Muttered Sachiko. It was obvious that the 5-year-old was deep into the show but really didn't comprehend what was really going on. Nor did she notice how bad the writing really was.
Uo just smiled at her little niece and ruffled her short mop of orange hair. The woman had the flashy career as a model and had become relatively well-known. But no matter how famous she would get, she would always be "Auntie Uo in Sachiko's little eyes.
It was then that Hana walked into the living room and the orange-haired child jumped up, giving her a hug.
"Welcome home, Auntie Hana!" Cried Sachiko with the most adorable smile.
Hana smiled softly. "Good morning to you two, Sachi-chibi."
Sachiko smiled at her nickname being said. The five-year-old had some of her mother's features, but looked a lot like her birthfather. She had natural orange hair, cat-like eyes, the cunning movement of a young cat, perhaps that of a kitten. But she also shared her mother's traits quite well. Sachiko did seem to have the same bubbly personality and was panicky when the time was right. No one could be more proud of her than that of her kindness and loving heart.
It was not long before the foursome had gathered around the Kotatsu to enjoy a nice breakfast. It was the same routine as it was every morning: someone would ask Hana how work was, Hana would regale them with some story, Uo would add some adult comment, Tohru would cover Sachiko's innocent ears while laughing with her friends.
"Uo, you mentioned about going on another photo shoot, right?" Asked Tohru.
Uo grinned. "You bet! Goin' to the Philippines."
Tohru smiled excitedly. "That sounds wonderful! When are you going?"
"In a week." The former gang member replied, taking a bite of her food. "I'll be gone for about a week."
"Breakfast tastes wonderful." Said Hana to Tohru. "You've outdone yourself as usual."
Uo looked up at the small hanging clock on the dining room wall. "Hey Tohru, aren't you late for work?"
The Onigiri looked up at the clock and then at Uo. They were having breakfast later than they usually do. "I didn't tell you guys, did I?"
Uo looked confused while Hana seemed to know what was going on. Sachiko guided rice into her little mouth.
"What's wrong, Tohru?" Uo asked.
Tohru paused and momentarily chewed at her bottom lip. "I lost my job yesterday."
"You WHAT?!" Uo screamed, not meaning to frighten the already startled Onigiri.
"That's just terrible." Said Hana. "Why on earth would they do that?"
"They were running into great financial trouble." Tohru explained. "They let a lot of us go."
Uo scowled. "You worked for them since High School. It's just not fair."
Tohru smiled. "But when I was speaking with my former employer, I was given another job within the same meeting."
"Fired and rehired?" Asked Uo. "That doesn't make a lot of sense."
"I was given a job by his family." Tohru explained. "I guess they've heard of my skills of cleaning and they want me to be a maid for the family's huge estate. I'll be cooking, cleaning, and taking care of people!"
"It sounds like a good job for you, dear Tohru." Hana said. "This is something I know will make you happy."
Uo spoke again, but calm and relaxed. "So what's the family that you'll be working for?"
The Onigiri thought for a moment. "The Sohma family."
Uo almost gagged on her rice while Hana looked at Sachiko.
"It's about time that the two bound unknowing by blood should meet." Thought the gothic woman.