Hey everyone! Sorry I havent updated in a while- real lifes been hectic for me. I'll try to update soon with chapter 6- but I dont know how soon that'll be. Hope you like the chapter! Please- review! Oh- and I have a poll -it'll close at the end of May 2009- so please vote in that. Its located at my profile page- its for naruto- so ..yeah.
Also- you have a special guest co-author in this chapter!! Leafheart '-' is your special guest author. Me and him worked together on this chapter. So- half credit goes to him for this chapter!
Beware- exposure to fluff in this chapter!!
Disclaimer: I dont own Fruits Basket-
But I do own: Kami, Elli, Kohaku, and Koharu.
And incase your wondering- Here is who each OC is based on:
Kami - myself
Elli - Lookoutshe'sgotapen
Kohaku - Leafheart '-'
Koharu - Leaf's older brother
All throughout the day, my mind kept thinking of Kohaku, but I still managed to keep up in class. Everyone was stunned when I stood up on my own free will and answered a question. Normally teachers would have to bribe or almost demand me to- but today was different, and I can tell that they are glad of my recent attitude change. I walked out of the classroom, smiling a goodbye to Yuki and went to get my books from my locker. Just like the first day, as I shut my locker, I came face to face with the four girls.
"Look here- we don't know who you are or where you came from- just like that other new girl- but we demand you stop hanging out with Prince Yuki!" one exclaimed, putting their face right in mine. I stood there, trying to find something to say, but nothing came to mind.
"Why don't you just back off and allow her her breathing space," I heard someone snap back. We all were stunned, and when we turned, I smiled a huge smile.
"First off- Yuki chooses to hang out with her and Saia, okay? Secondly- who are you to boss her around? No One bosses my girl around," Kohaku said, walking up to us.
"Who are you!?" one of the girls asked.
"Kohaku Sohma- now, would you all please be as so kind as to leave?" They all nodded, having heard him say Sohma, and raced off. I tackled into his side, hugging him tightly.
"Thank you Kohaku," I whispered. I wasn't the kind of girl who spoke to others like that-never was, never will be- at school, I was the quiet girl who let others think she was shy and everything. At home and with my friends though- I was outgoing and fun to be with.
"No problem," he whispered back, hugging me tightly, and he whispered," I've missed you so much."
"I've missed you too," I replied.
"Aww, isn't this cute?" Kohaku and I turned our heads and looked; standing at the beginning of the lockers, was Koharu.
"Oh, be quiet Koharu," I smiled," You know you missed me too."
"Maybe- maybe I didn't," he smiled, teasing me a little.
"Hey- don't tease her," Kohaku warned his younger twin.
"Like you'd be able to stop me if I did," Koharu smiled, and then got softly wacked upside the head.
"No- but I can," Elli smiled, as Koharu nursed his head.
"Saia- nice to see you again," Kohaku and Koharu said in unison, then respectively with a slight nod,
" Yuki, Kyo, Haru, Momiji."
"Hey Kami," Momiji smiled, and introduced me to the guy behind him," This is Hatsuharu- but everyone calls him Haru."
"Nice to meet you," I said, smiling.
"Pleasure's mine," Haru smiled. He seemed like a pretty nice guy, and his hair was pretty neat- with the black and white.
"Come on, lets go already," Kyo complained, and I shot him a glare.
"You guys go ahead," Yuki told us, politely," I have to stay for a student council meeting."
"Okay," Elli nodded, and we all walked our ways.
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"So, how come I didn't see you at school?" I asked Kohaku," Well- at least until you popped up at the end of the day?"
"I normally tend to stay near my side of the building," Kohaku explained," But with knowing there was a beautiful young lady on the other side- I couldn't resist straying." I blushed to my roots, and heard Elli softly laugh.
"He has been very twitchy all day," Koharu nodded," Even the teachers noticed his slight change in how he acted today."
"You didn't get into trouble did you?" I asked, hoping I hadn't gotten him into any trouble with his teachers.
"No- don't worry," Kohaku smiled, and I exhaled a breath I hadn't realized that I had been holding. With a look around, I saw we were at Shigure's. That had been quick, I thought.
"I'd like to stay, but I have a lot of homework today, and my mom wants me to help at the house," Kohaku said sighing sadly. He brushed a strand of hair behind my ear, kissed my forehead, and walked away with Koharu beside him.
"'Bye," I found myself whispering, and Elli gave me a reassuring hug.
"You'll see him tomorrow," she assured me, and I nodded- wishing for tomorrow to come sooner then it would- and then go slowly.
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As they ate breakfast the next morning, I waited patiently- yet I found myself getting a little impatient. I didn't want to rush anyone, but I was desperate to see Kohaku again. A knock came from the door, and Tohru stood up to get it, and I quickly stood up.
"I'll get it," I offered, and she nodded, a little confused by my eagerness. I didn't even know who it could be- but I was the only one not eating, and if Tohru got it, it would take her a little longer to finish eating. As I opened the door, I found the most beautiful flowers on the doorstep, and as I bent down to pick them up, a hand caught mine gently. Soon, I found myself being somewhat cradled- one arm around my waist, one holding the back of my head.
"Morning," Kohaku said softly in my ear, and I smiled, wrapping my arms around his neck.
"Morning," I replied back, and he slightly pulled back, and kissed me gently on the lips. I wasn't really expecting it, and so it took my breath away.
"Isn't this sweet?" I jumped at the voice behind us, and blushed as Kohaku broke the kiss and held my close to him again, not seeming the least it embarrassed.
"Good morning, Shigure-sempai," Kohaku said politely.
"Ko..haku- right?" Shigure guessed, and Kohaku nodded," It's nice to see you again. How's your father doing?"
"He's slowly recovering," Kohaku answered.
"What happened?" I asked, wondering. Kohaku's father was a wonderful man- very nice and warm-hearted.
"He was hiking, and the area he was in had unsteady ground, and it caved," Kohaku answered," But, he's getting better- so don't worry." I nodded, realized what time it was.
"Come on!" I laughed," We'll be late for school!" Sure enough, everyone had left, and was far ahead of us. Kohaku took my hand as we walked, and I rested my head against his shoulder. It felt right- like this was meant to be.
"I'll pick you up at six?" Kohaku said out of nowhere, and I looked at him curiously. Then I realized what he meant.
"Is that a date you suggesting Kohaku?"
"Yes," he smiled. I pretended to think about it, but I knew what my answer was- and so did he.
"Sure," I smiled back, and he grinned triumphantly. We approached the school and as we entered school grounds, I saw Yuki's fan club start toward me, and then stop when they saw who I was with.
"They shouldn't bother you anymore," Kohaku told me, and kissed my forehead," I'll see you after school- meet you at your locker."
"Okay," I nodded, and sadly watched him go. The bell rang, making me slightly jump, and I quickly made my way to class.
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"He asked you out?!" Elli asked me, smiling, and I nodded- slightly blushing. Elli squealed happily, hugging me. She was going to have fun tonight, I thought- knowing her, she was going to dress me up and put make up on me even if she had to tie me to a chair. I just hope she wouldn't over do it. We finished walking to my locker, and as we turned the corner, we found Kohaku leaning against the lockers, one leg propped up. He looked so…god-like standing their like that. Man, am I lucky or what? I found myself thinking.
"See you at home," Elli smiled, her eyes twinkling, and she rushed off to find Tohru, Yuki, and Kyo.
"Good afternoon," Kohaku said warmly, and I smiled, opening my locker.
"Good afternoon to you too," I replied, smiling. As I shut my locker, I reached to get my bag, but Kohaku had snatched it without me noticing, and had it slung around his shoulder, along with his own. Smiling, I took his hand, and resting my head on his shoulder, we made our way out of the school.
"So- anything interesting happen today?" he asked, as we walked.
"No- not really. You?"
"Not much- I heard the student council talk about a dance though, of course they don't know I know," he added sheepishly. I realized he had been eavesdropping, but I didn't care.
"Really- a dance?" I asked, and he nodded," Sounds interesting."
"Yeah- but I probably wont go- and If I do, I'll be all alone," he said, making a sad face.
"Why?" I asked him.
"You don't really like dances," he reminded me.
"I only don't like dances if I don't have anyone to go with," I countered, and he brightened.
"It's a date then," he smiled.
"Oh Kohaku," I sighed, smiling," You made two dates in one day…What am I going to do with you?"
"Hug me, hold me, kiss me?" he suggested, and laughed as I done just that. We walked on in silence, just holding each others hand, and relaxing.
"Here we are," he said after a while, and I saw Shigure's house in front of us," I'll see you at six."
"Okay," I nodded, and accepted my bag as he handed it to me. He kissed my forehead, and then my hand, and then walked away- back toward the Main House. Sighing, I walked in, and as I walked up the stairs, butterflies began to form in my stomach as I looked forward to later that night.