Hi there fokes, well due to popular demand (but mostly personal interest) I've decided to 'add' onto my previous Momiji song-fict. Continuing in that tradition this is also a song-fict, but probably not quite like you've read before, this ones not a oneshot. It will (should) be a multi-chapter fict with 17 pages, if all goes well. Each line from the song 'Affirmation' by Savage garden. But before I start, just a couple of quick points:

Savage Garden is an awesome band I love it a lot hehe

At no point through this fict do I claim ownership of any characters appearing in the manga/anime 'Fruits Basket', they are all owned by the super wonderful Natsuki Takaya.

If you haven't read/watched fruits Basket, then go... now! Don't worry, this fict will be here when your done... go read! Hehe

I LOVE comments and stuff. Please leave your thoughts at the end.

Don't forget to check out the 'prequel' to this fict, it's called - "Momiji Sohma – I never gave a reason"

Loves you all and enjoy!

Chapter 1

I walk over from the doorway and sit down beside her bed where she is sleeping soundly. For a time I just look at her, her soft brown hair and peaceful expression sweetly complimented by the soft breeze entering from the hospital room's open window which gently tussles her hair.

"Ahh, I guess your sleeping, right Tohru? Well I guess that's a good thing, you need your sleep to get all better and get back to being your cheerful, kind self" I smile softly, "things are too quite without you".

It has been a week since Tohru had been admitted to the hospital after falling from the edge of a cliff while in Akito's company. I am one of her most frequent visitors, with the exceptions of Saki, Arisa and Yuki. Between ourselves we manage to keep her company most of the time.

I lie back in the cushioned visitor's chair and let my mind wander while Tohru sleeps on. Kyo had been, and is still, banned from visiting Tohru by her 'bodyguards' Saki and Arisa. I do my best to not to bring him up in conversation when I visit. There are two reasons for that really. The first, being far more selfish, is that the more time I have with her the more time I have to win her over. The other reason is that I know it makes her sad to think, much less talk, about him. The last thing I'd ever want for her is for her to feel down. Seeing her sad is, to me, one of the most miserable things I've ever witnessed, and I've seen some very sad things in my short time.

"Momiji?" I look over and see Tohru's soft, sleepy, brown eyes looking back for a moment before she immediately sits straight up. Her face quickly becomes a tribute to embarrassment as red flows to her cheeks, "Ahh I'm sorry Momiji, I had no idea you were going to visit, if I did I would have…"

I put my finger to my lips and she quietens, "Tohru, it's alright", I smile at her, "I don't mind staying with you when you're sleeping. It's quiet and peaceful here, much more than at the main house, so I can rest here with you". I smile at her for emphasis and she returns it. There are few words to describe how wonderful her smile makes me feel, for whatever reason. It just fills me with courage… and hope.

"What were you dreaming Tohru?" Her peaceful expression suddenly leaves and I immediately curse myself.

"I… dreamt of… Kyo" her eyes turn down and her hands clench at her sides. Of cause she'd been dreaming of him. Even when you don't talk about him with her you can tell it's him who's on her mind and if she thinks about him so much while she's awake it makes sense that he must also take up a lot of time in her sleep.

I put on my mask to cover the pain in my heart that would show in my eyes if I don't. You see, no matter how many times I tell myself I don't have a chance with Tohru, I can't stop myself hoping. So when I'm reminded that it's him she wants; it just hurts that much more.

I slowly raise my head and see her slightly downturned lips and her carefully blank expression. I remember Yuki explaining that she was still upset over the argument she had had with Kyo before she fell. It wasn't fair on her, suffering because of his stupidity. My parents had argued often before my mum had her memories erased. Now my mother would never have the chance to apologize, or forgive. I couldn't let Tohru carry that around with her like I have…

"Tohru…", I start slowly, "there's something you should know. Something that Arisa and Hana think would be better that you don't." I look up at her and her eyes met mine. Part apprehensive, part curious, as she silently implores me to continue.

"You see…" I pause for a moment to word what I'm about to say, very carefully, "Whatever happened between you and Kyo… he was with you from the moment he heard you were hurt. He was really scared for you Tohru. I think he's been carrying the blame for whatever he did to you all this time. So you shouldn't". I look up from my lap at her, damnit, her downturned face only just showing the small tears running down her beautiful cheeks.

"Ahh Tohru, don't cry, I…uh… I mean…" then she looks up and smiles. Her lightly tear stained cheeks making her look so... like I just want to hold her and make everything okay. "Thankyou for telling me this Momiji. I'm so lucky to have you, Arisa, Saki, Akito, Yuki and everyone else". I smile at what she said, taken by her thinking that she's lucky to have me around, missing the subtle undertones of what was really going on in her head and heart.

"Ahh but your mistaken Tohru" I wink, "It's just the opposite, we are the lucky ones to have you" I send her the biggest Momiji smile I can muster, "and guess what, I got a present for you". Her eyes light up at the large bunny plush I bought. "Here's someone to keep you company when none of us are able to visit"

"Oh Momiji! I just love it" she places the rabbit in her lap and leans over it to hug me. I flinch backwards, remembering that she doesn't know I've been released from my curse and she stops midway.

I recall what I said to Kyo, how much happier she would be if it was him, rather than me, who was released from the curse. I quickly fumble for my mask as the memories and feelings come back, clouding my eyes. I see a slight blush creeping over her cheeks.

"Ahh I'm sorry Momiji, I guess I still need to remind myself sometimes not to hug any of the Junishi". She smiles at me while she picks up the soft toy.

A blonde nurse knocks at the door, "I'm sorry, but visiting hours are just about over". She looks between the two of us, no doubt, trying to determine our relationship.

"That's alright, Tohru, I think I should be heading home now anyway. I still have to walk home before dark" I shudder. It's not that I'm exactly afraid of the dark… I just don't like being in it alone. I smile at her and get up from the chair.

"Yeah, that's true. Take care then Momiji and thankyou, again, for the bunny. I think I'll name her Moon Bunny, 'cause she's same colour as the moon. She's so soft too... Will you visit again soon?" Asks Tohru, holding her new soft-toy close and ever so cutely.

"Of-cause I will Tohru and remember; whatever Kyo did it's not your fault... Can you promise me something?" Tohru looked up from her bed.

"Of-cause Momiji" and I saw her sweet smile again, giving me courage.

"Will you not blame yourself for what Kyo did? I'd hate to see you carry those feelings around with you".

Her eye's fall for a moment before looking up at me with a smile, "Okay Momiji, I'll try. I'll see you when you can come next then?"

I take her at her word, "thankyou". Unable to resist I lean down and kiss her cheek. We're friends after all. And a kiss is just a kiss…

"Good night Momiji, have a safe trip". I grin as her cheeks go a soft red.

"Goodnight Tohru", 'my princess'. I close the door behind me, take a deep breath and remove my mask for those few precious minutes between the hospital and the Sohma's main building before I'll have to return to the joyful Momiji most know.

I believe the sun should never set upon an argument…

BAuthor/B

Thanks for reading much love. A few thanks to commenter's from the 'prequel' fict:

- Queen of the Crazy People - thanks for the lovely comment, and here's a sequel for you hehe, hope you like it

-GrEeN-eYeS119 – Thanks for the lovely comment too I hope you'll read this and enjoy it as well. I agree, the world needs more Momiji ficts hehe.