Hey! I'm back with another chapter! This is the first Fruits Basket fanfic that I've written that hasn't been a one-shot. Yay to me. Anyway, this chapter is a lot longer than the previous chapter and I hope you all enjoy it!

Note: By the way, someone asked when this takes place. I guess it takes place between manga volumes 16-17. With that said, enjoy!

Chapter Two: Leeks Never Tasted So Good

Kakeru gasped, looking at him in complete shock.

"But, I thought you said you didn't like her like that!"

"I don't. But if I take her to the dance, maybe Kyo will finally get enough courage to tell her that he likes her! Maybe he'll get so jealous that he'll finally realize what an idiot he's being and finally tell her!"

Understanding dawned on Kakeru's features.

"Oh, I get it! You think if you ask Tohru to the dance, that Kyo will finally make a move because he feels like he has competition!"

"Exactly. And if that's what it takes to finally get him to show his feelings, than I'll do it."

Yuki smiled to himself, happy that he finally knew a way to bring Tohru and the stupid cat together. Yuki knew that they had strong feelings for one another… he knew ever since the first day the cat and Tohru had met. What they felt for one another was just friendship at first, but Yuki knew that gradually, it had changed into something else entirely. Kyo looked at Tohru with love in his eyes; a love so powerful that it sometimes scared Yuki. It never occurred to him that his rival would ever feel anything but contempt towards the whole world… but recently, Kyo seemed to be more and more happy. Yuki knew that there was Tohru to thank for that.

After an hour of fixing some crooked signs and picking up popped balloons, Yuki said his goodbye to Kakeru, and began on his long walk home. The sun shone brightly through the white clouds, and the breeze swept through Yuki's hair, causing some of his silver hair to fall on his face. He looked around, almost expecting Tohru to suddenly appear, to have that amazing smile that she always had, and to talk to him with that beautiful voice that he had come to love… He hated to admit it to himself, but he knew that Tohru would eventually end up with Kyo. Even more than that, he hated that he knew that they were perfect for one another. Tohru always seemed so happy whenever the cat was around, and Yuki knew that being with Kyo would only increase her happiness.

"Anything for Miss Honda…" He thought to himself, and a smile graced his lips. He made a silent promise to himself. He would make sure that she was going to be as happy as she could possibly be, no matter what it would take. He would do anything.

Anything.

Kyo sat on the roof, gazing at the white clouds and thinking about the day's events. Kyo seethed with jealousy every time a girl would ask the damn rat to the dance, but then hated when any girl had asked him to the dance. He didn't see what the big deal was any way! All it was, was some stupid excuse for teenaged girls to get all dressed up and for teenaged guys to ask girls out because they were too afraid to ask when they didn't have an excuse to. It was a huge waste of time… and damn it, he didn't want to go with anyone…

Well, anyone that wasn't named Tohru, that is…

Kyo clenched his fists and slammed them on the roof, and was immensely surprised that shingles didn't fall. Kyo couldn't ask Tohru… he just couldn't. He had convinced himself that Tohru didn't like him and that he didn't like Tohru. It just couldn't happen… and it wouldn't. It was only a matter of time before Kyo would be locked up for the rest of his life with only memories of the brown-haired girl to keep him company. Why start a relationship when it was simply going to end? And besides… there was no way that Tohru liked him… she was too busy drooling over Rat-boy. And for all he knew, that damned Yuki was probably crazy over her too. Yet again, that damn rat would beat him. Kyo frowned and rage welled up in his heart. Damn it! Why was he even thinking about her? It was never going to happen… end of story.

With a determined look in his eye, Kyo walked down the ladder and into the house. The smell of leeks immediately alerted his attention to the kitchen, and what he saw made him want to gag even more then the horrific smell of leek soup. Sure enough, Tohru and Yuki were both near the stove, flirting as if they were a match made in heaven. Tohru was laughing at some stupid joke that the rat said, and Yuki was smiling because he made Tohru laugh. It was more than Kyo could stand. With nothing more than a growl, he ran up the stairs, making as much noise as he possibly could.

Damn it! Just the sight of them two together wanted to make him punch that rat in his face. Who the hell did he think he was talking to her like that, thinking that he could talk to someone as amazing as her? Realization hit Kyo and his spirits darkened. Damn… if Yuki didn't have the right to be near someone as amazing as Tohru, than what chance did Kyo have of even meaning anything to the girl? Kyo sighed, and rubbed his forehead. Damn… all of this thinking sure made him hungry. He frowned when he remembered what would be waiting for him when he got to the bottom of the stairs. With much reluctance, Kyo got off of his bed and slowly walked toward his object of pure loathing.

Shigure Sohma was a man of many things. He was a novelist, a father figure, a friend, a bit if a pervert at times, and yes, even a dog. But above all, he was a very skilled observer, noticing even the smallest of details. Which is why he was very surprised when Yuki decided to join Tohru in cooking the evenings meal; and leeks, no less. The 27-year-old novelist knew that the rat was planning something… but what? Shigure practically squealed in delight; he loved when things around the house got interesting. Because he was a middle-aged man and one of the oldest Zodiac members, Shigure's social and romantic status was practically nonexistent. Thus, he had to find excitement in his semi-boring life through his three guests, having been through enough drama and excitement in his earlier years. He smiled sadly to himself… despite the horrible memories there were good ones…

A noise interrupted his thoughts and he realized that Kyo had just stepped into the room. Shigure smiled… the drama would soon begin.

Tohru grinned and her face lit up exponentially. Although any normal person couldn't have noticed anything so trivial, Shigure noticed immediately how happy Tohru got.

"Hi Kyo! Are you hungry?"

Kyo grimaced when he looked at what was in the pot on the stove, nearly gagging at the smell. "Yeah, but I'd rather starve than eat whatever you made for dinner."

Tohru waved her hands in indignation, and her eyes screamed with apology.

"Oh no Kyo! I would never make you eat leeks! That's why I made you rice balls! Even though, I'm positive that you would've made them better."

At this, Shigure noted, Kyo's face softened and a glint of happiness reflected in his eyes. Kyo smirked and ruffled Tohru's hair. The girl blushed and then flashed Kyo a smile that could cause even the coldest of hearts to melt.

Yuki smiled inwardly, knowing that now was the perfect time to strike. He couldn't wait to see how his rival would react…

The four all gathered around the table, preparing to eat the dinner that Tohru had made for them. Awkwardness hung in the air, and Shigure could've sworn he could cut the tension with a knife. The three Sohmas looked around the table, waiting for someone, anyone to start a conversation. Finally, Shigure spoke up.

"Isn't there a school dance coming up?"

The three teens looked up at Shigure; Kyo looked flustered, Tohru blushed, and Yuki remained absolutely silent.

"I got a call from your teacher today, informing me about the event. So," Shigure narrowed his eyes and smiled sheepishly, "Who're are you going with?"

Kyo crossed his arms in frustration, Yuki looked at his plate and his eyes became strangely transfixed on his soup, and Tohru blushed looking from Yuki to Kyo. Shigure knew that he would, once again, have to take the lead of the conversation.

"Who're you going with, Kyo?"

Kyo flushed and turned his head away. Damn it! Again with the damned subject of the dance…

"No one." He mumbled, and remorse erupted into his heart when he saw the disappointed look in Tohru's eyes. He looked away, not wanting to look at Tohru anymore.

Shigure nodded, and his eyes crossed over to Tohru. "And what about my wonderful little flower? Is anyone taking you?"

Whatever shade of red Tohru had already been darkened immensely. She waved her hands in determination. "Uh-um, no one, really! I'm just going to go with friends." She too looked down, as if masking her disappointment and not wanting to face someone's reaction. Shigure saw Tohru's look of sorrow and wondered if it had anything to do with a certain cat…

"And you, Yuki? Surely one of you have to have found a date by now, what with the good looks running in the family."

Shigure was the only one grinning.

A brave look settled onto Yuki's eyes, and with bold determination, he raised his voice and there was a certain volume in it that wasn't there before.

"Actually," Yuki stated, "I am going with someone. That someone just… doesn't know it yet."

Yuki got off of his seat and made his way over to Tohru. In a most dramatic fashion, he got on his knees and took the girl's hand.

"Miss Honda… would you like to go to the dance with me?"

Kyo's jaw dropped. Tohru blushed and hesitated for a second. A moment passed, and she nodded. "Yes! I'd love to go with you!"

Yuki smiled. "Good… I'm glad."

He made his way back to his seat, and ate, what he felt, to be the best leek soup he had had in a while.

Dun dun dun... just how will Kyo react? Find out in the next chapter!