Disclaimer: I do not own Fruits Basket. Never will. If I did... let's just say Kyo and Yuki would be messing up Shigure's house in a completely different way.

Author's Note: Once again, to get any confusion out of the way, Kyo and Yuki have the same last name in this story but they are in no way related to each other.

Chapter 2: One Thing in Common

I hadn't seen Kyo at all during the Opening Ceremony, not that I was looking for him or something.

Sou and I made our way back to our classroom to get through some notices and general warnings of "being well-behaved as this is your last year and you should all set an example to the younger years" and the like.

5 minutes into the teacher's speech the classroom door opened and in walked Kyo.

The teacher didn't seem to be taken aback by his sudden entrance and soon told him to introduce himself.

"What's up? The name's Sohma Kyo." A look of shock came over my face as I discovered his full name.

So I guess we have a total of one thing in common.

After his short introduction, Kyo seemed to make his way right to the back and sat down in the seat next to mine.

Sou, who was sitting side-ways with his back against the wall, turned to me. "That the principal's nephew?" I nodded in affirmation, "They look nothing alike."

Kyo suddenly turned to the two of us. "If you want to know about my damn history, the least you can do is ask me to my fucking face!"

I sneered at him while Sou just laughed, "No need to get uptight man. I'm Sano Souichirou by the way."

Sou held out his hand and surprisingly Kyo shook it. I was sure he would shrug it off or something.

He turned to me expectantly with an eyebrow raised.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" I asked harshly.

"Don't you have the fucking decency to introduce yourself, huh?"

I glared at him, introducing myself anyway, eager to see how he'd react.

"Sohma Yuki."

I smiled as a completely blank look covered his face.

"Surprised?"

His look quickly masked into one of disgust.

"I hope to whatever deity there is out there that we're not related."

I sent him a fake smile. "Don't bet on it."

Kyo and I seemed to engage in a glaring battle again but Sou quickly broke the silence.

"So Kyo, why are you suddenly here at Kaibara High?"

Kyo never broke the gaze as he replied, "My dad's gone abroad for training in China."

"Oh? What training?"

"Martial Arts."

"That's awesome, you know, Yuki here's got his bl-"

"I know." Kyo cut Sou off harshly.

"Oh... you know, you don't really know anyone here, do you wanna have lunch with us or something?"

Kyo finally broke the glaring contest and answered, his voice filled with disgust. "With you and him? I don't think so."

Sou smirked, "Now now, come on. You don't want to have lunch alone now do you? There'll be girls."

"Pfft, don't lie Sou. There are no girls."

"Now why did you have to tell him. He'd never have known otherwise!"

I saw Kyo's eyebrows raise and a look of amusement cross his face. I guess I am supposed to be helping this guy out. Urgh, I hate being told to do something.

"So? Are you gonna eat lunch with us or not?" I asked him, nonchalantly.

"Whatever."

"You're gonna love hanging out with us. We're awesome." Sou said, his voice full of pride.

"Wow, if that's not flattery then I don't know what is." I drawled lazily.

"Sano! Sohma!"

Our attention was suddenly brought back to the teacher. "Keep quiet in class you two!"

"Sorry Sir." I replied while Sou saluted with a "Righty-o!"

We heard our teacher sigh before carrying on with his lecture. It's not like we haven't heard this talk a thousand times. We got the same one last year. And mid-year. And at the end of the year. Do they think we're deaf?

As homeroom came to an end, the classes were a bit messed up since it was the first day back and it was all about initiating the first years into high school, we headed to our usual spot outside for break, Kyo following behind us almost hesitantly.

I groaned and brought my fingers up to the sides of my head in order to massage my temples. I felt an arm snake around my shoulders as Sou leaned in, "Hey, what's wrong?"

"It's nothing." I lied swiftly.

"Don't do that, Yuki. I've known you since we were 10 years old, don't think you can hide when you're troubled."

I sighed and looked behind us, Kyo watching us carefully, almost scrutinizing us.

I turned back and whispered my response, "It's nothing really. Just... this guy, he gets on my nerves."

Sou laughed, ruffling my hair a bit. "I'm gonna have to point this out to you dude, but.. most people get on your nerves."

I hit his hand away from my hair, "It's not like that! I've only just met him and I already feel like strangling him sometimes. No one's been able to annoy me this much since... since... well, you!"

Sou smiled down at me, Sou beats me by 2cm in height, now that I think about it, Kyo's taller than Sou.. dammit Yuki get your head out of the gutter!, "Well you won't have to deal with him alone, I'll always be there to get in the way if need be."

I stared at Sou as he leaned closer to my face, his head turning a fraction so he was closer to my ear, "You gotta admit it though, he's hot, don't ya think?" I pushed Sou away from me.

"I hate you." I mumbled as Sou just laughed.

I told my friends and family that I was gay 5 years ago. Supposedly that makes me liable to think that every guy I see is hot. I haven't even dated anyone before.

"Aww, now don't be like that Yuki, just pointing it out you know?"

"Well I don't want it to be pointed out to me, I'm fine with where I am now."

"Ya? And where's that? A virgin?"

I glared at Sou before gaining my cool, "Well we can't all sleep with the entire female population at Kaibara High now can we?"

"Ouch Yuki, that one hurt." Sou said, feigning hurt by holding onto his shirt right above his heart. "Besides, we all know that I'm never the one who goes after them, they all come flooding to me."

"You disgust me."

"I wouldn't have it any other way."

Right at that moment, we saw Seiji and Aki hanging about outside their classroom.

"Aki!" Sou shouted before attempting to glomp him. He was promptly stopped by a firm hand against his face.

"Seiji! I just want to hug him!"

"Well get your hug somewhere else."

"Stingy."

Seiji looked over at me, concern taking over his features.

His forehead connected with mine and I stared up at him until a second later he removed his forehead from mine.

"No fever... are you okay?"

"Did Mimi set you on me?"

"No. Does she have a reason to?"

"No, it's just that she thought I had a fever this morning too."

"Well you're looking a bit pale."

"... Seiji, you've known me for 9 years now, you must've noticed that I'm always pale."

Aki's soft voice spoke up, interrupting our chat.

"There's someone glaring daggers at you, Yuki..."

Without turning around to see, I answered Aki. "Ya, he does that sometimes."

Sou turned around to drag Kyo over to the group. Well doesn't he seem madder that usual.

"This is Sohma Kyo. He's the principal's nephew. We told him to join us for lunch since he's new around here."

"Same surname... you guys related or something?" Seiji mused.

"No." came both of our replies.

"Okay... I'm Minami Seiji, and this here is Kanzaki Akihiko." Aki waved in response.

After the introductions we made our way to the senior field.

We immediately went to sit down on a nice grassy patch and, almost immediately, Sou spoke up again.

"So, I've been wondering.."

Oh boy. I lay face down on the grass, half-listening to Sou while at the same time enjoying the sun beating down on my back. Sou continued, "If you're the principal's nephew, why isn't your surname Hayato?"

"My dad and Uncle Shigure have different fathers. When my dad's mom got remarried she took the surname of her new husband while my dad kept his father's surname."

"Oh... well that makes sense. Are you staying with the principal then?"

"... My dad thought that I'd want my freedom so they planned for me to live in the dorms."

"Woah, that's so cool! I've always wanted to live in the dorms!"

"Why?"

"There's this super hot care-taker... wait, haven't you met her? Her name's Honda Tohru, 22, super friendly, long brown hair, cute brown eyes."

"I only got in this morning."

"So you haven't even seen the dorms yet?" Seiji asked, pure curiosity in his voice.

"Well I only found out I would be staying there this morning anyway."

"Wait then dude, shouldn't you be jetlagged or something?" Sou asked confused.

"Nah, my hometown's about a day's drive from here. I drove her on my bike and kind of stopped along the way to get some sleep. I'm a morning person so I'm used to being up for long hours before coming to school. It'll probably hit me this afternoon though."

"You mean to say you haven't slept today yet?"

"Well after I went to the airport to see my dad off 2 days ago, I kind of just got on my bike and drove here so that I could take my time and be here this morning. The last time I slept was... yesterday afternoon? I went to my damn uncle's house this morning only to find out he'd left already."

I looked up from my spot on the grass, finding Kyo's eyes almost at once.

The whole group seemed to be staring at him, speechless.

After a moment's silence I spoke up. "Well I'd never be able to do it."

There were murmurs of agreement as I sunk my head back down onto my arms and closed my eyes.

Morning person... pfft, there's no such thing.

I stared at Yuki as he let his head drop down onto his arms again.

Damn, I need to get this dude out of my head.

I was pulled out of my thoughts as I was asked another question. "So we're the first people you've met?" I nodded in response. "Lucky us." Sou smiled.

These guys are the most random bunch of friends I've ever met. That guy Minami Seiji, the fucker who put his forehead against Yuki's, was that strong but silent type, it was as if he were the peace-maker while Sou was this rowdy, outgoing guy, not to mention that quiet guy Kanzaki Akihiko. I think I've heard him speak 5 lines since I got here and then let's not forget. Sohma fucking Yuki. I'm not sure what it is but everything he does or even what he doesn't do, manages to piss me the fuck off.

"So I'm guessing you haven't heard of the dance then?"

"The dance?" I asked, this better not be one of those stupid school dance stuff where you have to ask girls out as a date. Hate those damn school dances.

"Yip, it's like a school party, except not. You gonna come?"

"Ya.. no. I'm not a school dance type of person."

"Like I said, it's not really a school dance."

"Well elaborate then cause I don't know what the hell you're talking about."

Sou snorted, "Well, practically the whole school comes but it's at my dad's club."

"Your dad owns a club?"

Laughing, he replied, "Yip. Ever since I can remember."

"And? What kind of party is this?"

"Well no one really knows the theme yet since I kind of only thought about it this morning but it's a masquerade dance party."

I pulled my face. "Masquerade? Are you serious?"

"Ya, well a modern sort of one. Basically just dress your best and at the door you'll be given a mask to wear. I have 2 older brothers and ever since my oldest brother's been at the school there hasn't been one year when there hasn't been a Sano brother at Kaibara High and each year the oldest brother at the school will organize the beginning of the school year party. This year will be the last though cause I'm the youngest."

I nodded slowly, sort of understanding it all. "Why do you guys do it though? Isn't it troublesome?"

"Well it can be sometimes but it's nice to organize so we don't really mind. It happens every year on the first Friday of school and this year's no different. It's more of a way for everyone to get to know each other."

"Well then what's with the mask theme?"

"A twist. I mean, it's all nice to just stick with your friends and sometimes you don't approach people cause you've heard something about them when in reality they may turn out to be someone who's surprisingly very similar to you. It's easier to get to know people. Don't you think?"

Yuki lifted his head from his arms again, turning over onto his back and stretching, allowing a little skin to show when his uniform lifted up. Fuck you Kyo! Stop looking!

"I, for one, think it's a brilliant idea, Sou."

"Well of course you would Yuki. It'll give you the chance to let go again."

I raised a curious brow at this, "Let go?"

Sou laughed, "Ya, you should see this guy whe—"

Before Sou could finish his sentence Yuki had tackled him to the ground with his hand over Sou's mouth.

"Shut up, Sou!"

My amusement peaked when the two started fighting. No punches were thrown, it was more of a wrestling match. About 3 minutes later, Yuki had Sou in a vice grip, with Sou's head in a headlock.

Sou started beating his fist on the ground, "Okay, okay! I give!" Yuki got up off Sou and just as Sou was going to grab his legs, he did an impressive back flip successfully getting out of Sou's reach.

I saw a smirk come over Yuki's face as he stared down at Sou. "You forget who you're dealing with Sou."

"Ya? Well, I could always tell Kyo about your first club experience as payback."

A complete look of shock overtook Yuki's features. "Shut the fuck up, Sou!"

"Why? Are you embarrassed your reputation's going to go up in shambles?"

"He's the principal's nephew!" Yuki hissed.

Wow that's nice to know. I'm going to be treated differently just because I'm the principal's nephew?

"Exactly." came Sou's smug reply.

"Fine, if you're gonna play it that way. I guess you wouldn't mind me telling dear old Shin-nii what you did last year over New Year's? I'm sure he'll be thrilled to find out."

I watched as Sou immediately went quiet.

"You promised."

"Did I? I simply can't recall."

"Okay guys, cut it out. You're gonna scare the new guy away." Minami's deep voice broke through the verbal fight.

I hadn't even noticed that the guy was still here, he and Kanzaki were just sitting there in their own world, silently talking to each other.

"You guys are more amusing than I thought." I mused.

I thought I had done it in my head but I had obviously said it out loud as all eyes were on me now. I started getting a bit irritated at the silence until Sou ran up to me and hugged me.

I tried, in vain, to get him off me, "What the hell dude, get off me."

Minami smirked at me, "Well I think you're going to fit into this school just fine, Sohma."

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