Fruits Basket Fan Fiction ❯ Cat Scratches ❯ I know you love rice balls... ( Chapter 8 )

I know you love plums on your rice balls

 

I am new at this, so please let me know what you think. This is my first FanFic and very Kyo x Tohru centric. There will be spoilers from both anime and Manga especially things that occur toward the end. You have been warned! I hope you enjoy. The first couple are very tame, with the possibility of Limeness(not being a big fan of lemon without good Lime). Rated T or M for language. Romance

 

A/N I do not own these characters, nor any part of Fruits Basket

 

 

I held out my hand to help her up the rest of the way. It still amazes me how a woman who falls down the stairs and walks into walls, can climb a ladder up two stories carrying food. But she does. She is carrying…rice balls.

 

I can not hold back my smile when I see her beaming holding up the plate for me. Just seeing her happy face, washed away most of the agony and pain. I knew it was still there, on the outskirts of my consciousness, just waiting to come back…but at this moment, at this time, I was filled with joy just seeing her face, the memory of which I could take with me to the…'KAMI, that damn rat was right!'

 

We went back to our normal spot. I started eating, without thinking…”Wow these are good, and sweet too.” I commented.

 

“I know you love plums on your rice balls!” She added in her happy, confident way.

 

I just look at her, her eyes radiating as they gazed off at the star filled night. I know I should say something, I really should. But all I can do is look at her, memorizing how her hair has fallen back, exposing her face and neck. Seeing how her neck curves so gracefully, how it seems her glowing skin makes her beautiful turquoise eyes even more brilliant. I am in awe, just looking at her. Without even thinking, my brain is burning the vision before me onto my heart. `DAMN! The rat is right.' I wish so badly to touch her again, to be close to her again.

 

My eyes wander to where she is looking, out of the corner of my eye I see her. I see her face turn to me. I can not look in her eyes, but I know I need to say something. “I am sorry for leaving you alone to deal with Shigure and Yuki.” Is that the only thing I think to say to her?

 

“No, No…it is Ok. Plus half the time I do not know what Shigure is saying anyway, so it's fine.” She really is so innocent. Of course, I hate to admit it, but I am no better at this stuff. I mean I know much of what Shigure says is perverted and dirty, but since I have no experience at these things…well other than what guys say in the locker room. I do not get it either.

 

“Um, Kyo…about today.” She starts.

 

I really did not want to talk about this yet, but.

 

I could tell she wanted to continue, and her voice was quivering,”I did not mind it, not in the least. I enjoyed it actually. I know that may seem wrong, you being in the cat form and all. But it felt…nice to be able to make you happy like that. I am sorry if it was embarrassing to you. It's just, you keep telling me, it is ok to let you know what I am thinking, right.”

 

`Damnit, yes I told her she could tell me anything. But if she starts to tell me about…I will not be able to take it.' I move closer to her, turning to her to encourage her to keep talking. I do love it when she shares her thoughts though.The way she just opens up so easily. I know with many, she relates much through her experiences with mother…but not to me. She tells me things from her point of view, from the way she thinks and I adore it. She does have this remarkable way of seeing the world, which makes it not seem such a bad place.

 

I realize she did not continue talking; she is just looking at me.

 

I feel my heart filling again with joy. I do not fight it this time. I look into her eyes. `KAMI, it's that look!!' If I were standing, my knees would be buckling. I have the urge to look away, to not bask in the love I see coming from her eyes, but I fight it. My eyes stay locked with hers. I feel my soul falling into hers and my heart rising from my chest at the same time. OH WHAT BLISS! Is this what love feels like? My heart is filling so full, the warmth of joy radiating throughout my body.

 

Soon my body starts to ache to be closer to her. To feel her gentle touch again, to feel her body close to mine. My hand reaches for her cheek, `I just want to touch her.' Her skin is soft

 

“Kyo,” she begins softly, “What does that look mean? The one you have on your face right now.”

 

Her question stops me. `I give her that look? No wonder everyone else seems to know how I feel, why Yuki and Momiji knew…does that mean she knows? I can not admit it! NO! not yet…' But I still want to just live right now, just me and her…enjoying being close.

 

I moved my hand, so my finger could rest on her lips, “Can we talk about it another time?” I smile at her. Her eyes widen, but she nods, almost absently. Her eyes are still wide, her pupils dilated like saucers, as if in shock, but her breathing has increased. I feel her pulse quicken.

 

We are locked. She has that look; it sets my soul on fire. My hand still resting on her cheek. The memories of her hand running down my back, touching my face sends spasm of heat through my body making my body respond to the intensity of my emotions. The absolute heat radiating from my chest has traveled through me like waves. It feels like energy coursing through my veins, grow stronger and stronger. KAMI! I feel the impossibly strong urge to taste her lips. I feel the urge to…to…my body aches to…'NO' I scream to myself. That I can not do…that would be disrespectful, of her. `But…'

 

“May I hug you, Tohru? Even though, I will quickly change.” My eyes still swimming in her glorious pools.

 

She simply nodded, her eyes still holding mine. While a smile spread across her lips.

 

I slowly pull her close. Wrapping my arms around her, nuzzling my head next to hers, my lips inches from her neck, breathing in her scent (KAMI Lilacs and lilies), and for a brief moment. I felt her small body against my chest. I felt her heat, in the back of my mind I knew, I knew…she wanted more, too. (Although, she had no clue what that meant!) But this is what I could give, for now.

 

**poof**

 

I am still in her arms. My head resting on her shoulders. She nuzzles her cheek against my fur. I am laying across her chest, I want to enjoy being close to her for just a little while. She starts running her hand down my back, again, like before. OOOOOOO, it feels so good. My body still full of energy from the emotions of earlier. KAMI! This is ecstasy. I know my purring is loud this time.

 

With my eyes closed, I whisper, “Can we just stay like this for a while. I want to make a memory.”

 

She just nodded again, I feel her head move against mine. My purring got even louder, if that was possible

 

I hear from the house Shigure say, “Now where has my little flower gone? She would not be hiding somewhere with Lucky Kyo is she?”

 

I thought she would have reacted to this, so I open my eyes. But her head is still rubbing against mine, eyes closed. Smile across her face.

 

“Shut UP!!!” Yuki yells

 

`Thank you, Yuki.' I think to myself. `As much as I hate to admit it you are right. I will live, right now, as best I can, because for now, I am happy, for now, I know love. Thank you, Tohru, for giving me this. I will cherish this memory for all my days, no matter where I am. Thank you for loving me, thank you for caring, thank you for accepting me. Thank you for being part of my life I am not ready to tell you, but yes, I do love you, with all my heart I love you!'

 

I just let the waves of joy burn this memory into my soul. I know it is something, no matter the darkness, that will never be erased. My last conscious thought was, `Yes Shigure, right here, right now. I am…Lucky Kyo!'

 

“…” words

`…' Thoughts

 

Japanese Words.

Neko-cat

Jyuunishi-cursed

Kami-God

Baka-idiot, stupid

Onigiri-rice ball

-san-end of ones name used for politness

Onegai-please

Kun-used at the end of a boy's name

Shishou-Master

 

 

A/N That is it for this story. I hope you enjoyed reading it. I sure had a ton of fun writing it.. I have already started working on the sequel. It is tentatively called “The Talk” It will be rated M, due to the necessary verbiage of discussing such things. Plus, you know, Kyo may have a cooler head, but there are still some people he can not help but swear at.