Disclaimer: As much as I want to, I do not own Fruits Basket.

I'm so happy that the two people who inspired me to write this story really like it. It's what keeps me writing.^^ Also any comments or suggestions are very much welcome.

Novalee rolled over groaning. She could hear Hayli throwing things around on the other side of the wall. She made a mental note to move her bed to the opposite side of the room when she got a chance. Sighing she rolled out of bed and changed into her school uniform with a pair of red tights. Grabbing her bag she headed downstairs into the kitchen. She fixed herself a bagel with cream cheese fro breakfast and sat at the table. Before she could take a bite it was snatched away from her. Turning she saw Haylirain in her black straight jacket hoodie, school uniform skirt and boots, eating Nova's bagel. "I was going to eat that." Nova told her.

"That sounds like a personal problem." Hayli said with a shrug. Before Nova could reply Uncle Ronny came down the stairs, rushing the girls out so they would not be late for school.

Nova could hardly wait for lunch. As soon as the bell rang she was one of the first in the cafeteria, beating Shui for the first time. "You ok?" the white haired girl asked, sitting down and pulling out her lunch.

"I missed breakfast, thank to Hayli and I'm starving." She took another bite of her own lunch before turning her gaze to the lunch crowd. She noticed Hayli walking in with Tenkai. As soon as Hayli got her lunch, he claimed it for himself making her go back through the line. "What a jerk!" Nova exclaimed. She must have been too loud because Tenkai looked over. When he noticed Nova watching he walked over to Hayli, kissed her and then smacked her on the butt, shooting Nova a devilish smirk. Novalee was fuming. She hated this guy!

"You look like you're about to murder someone." Shui commented, staring wide eyed.

"I wish it were that easy to get rid of him."

After her last class Nova rushed to Hayli's classroom. "Hey."

"Hey whats up?" Hayli asked, shouldering her messenger bag.

"I need to talk to you...about Tenkai." Nova said hesitantly.

"What about him?" Hayli's brows furrowed.

Nova took a deep breath. "I think he is a bad influence on you and I really don't like him." She felt a huge weight life. She hadn't realized that not telling her sister how she felt was bothering her so much.

"What are you talking about? Tenkai's great!" She defended.

"He treats you horrible. He doesn't respect you or me or Uncle Ronny. He had been nothing but trouble since you met him!"

Hayli's blue eyes narrowed on her sister. "That's not true! He has been nothing but kind. He hasn't talked shit about you like you're doing to him. I think that you're just jealous because I don't need you anymore! You always act so perfect and you think me dating Tenkai is going to ruin you perfect little image!" Hayli spat, taking a step closer.

"I'm trying to look out for you! He's bad news!" Why couldn't she understand?

"You're not looking out for me!" Hayli scoffed. "You're only looking out for yourself! Quite acting so damn righteous!" Hayli shouted, before storming down the hall.

Nova stared after Haylirain in pure shock. This isn't at all what she had imagined. Her sister was stubborn, but she wasn't dumb. Why couldn't she see that she was just trying to look out for her. Frustrated, she slammed her back against the wall. Tenkai was going to destroy Hayli and there was nothing she could do about it. Her eyes began to sting and a lump formed in her throat. She slid down the wall and pulled her knees to her chest as she burst into sobs.

Hayli stormed into the girls locker room, throwing her bag down. What the hell was Nova's problem? Couldn't she see that Tenkai made her happy! She was fuming as she stomped around the locker room grabbing the Kendo uniform. Her jaw was clenched as she changed into a keikogi and hakama. Nova had become so self absorbed that Hayli couldn't even have her own friends. Maybe she was just jealous. Tenkai was so perfect and Nova wanted him for herself. Yeah, that was it! Hayli marched into the gymnasium, grabbing a shinai. She refused to let Nova ruin her first real relationship and destroy her happiness. Hayli stood across from her opponent, readying the bamboo sword. She was going to prove to everyone that she could take care of herself!

Nova was still crying into her arms when she heard a soft voice ask, "need a shoulder?" She lifted her head to see Yuki kneeling down in front of her.

Embarrassed, she wiped away her tears with the sleeve of her shirt. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean for anyone to see me like this." She said, looking everywhere but at the boy in front of her.

"Never apologize for something you feel so strongly about." His voice was gentle, but assertive, grabbing her attention and making her blush. "Would you like to talk about it?"

Nova let out a sigh. "It's Hayli. I'm really worried about her. She's dating a guy who is nothing but trouble and we got into a fight and I don't know what to do." She was holding back more tears.

"I've never had a sister, but I do live with Kyo. In my experience you just have to be patient. You can't live her life for her. She knows how you feel. All you can do now is be there for her." He said with an encouraging smile.

"Thank you Yuki. You're a great friend." She smiled back. She had the urge to hug the kind boy, but the thought only made her blush.

He stood up and held his hand out to help her up. She accepted his help and dusted off her skirt. "Are you going to be alright?" His purple eyes stared into her blue ones.

She nodded, blushing again."I'll be ok. Actually I should be worried about you. You said you live with Kyo." she chuckled.

"Indeed I do. He is my cousin. You shouldn't be worried about me though. I'm tougher than I look." He smiled, making her giggle.

"I don't doubt that." Nova let out a deep sigh, realizing how late it had gotten. "I should probably head home. My uncle is going to kill me."

"Would you like some company?" He inquired, tilting his head slightly.

"I would love some. Thank you Yuki. You're the best."