Fruits Basket Fan Fiction ❯ I swear ❯ Part 1 ( Chapter 1 )

Title: I Swear

Author: Andiee

Rating: NC-17

Summary: A Fluffy and slightly angsty Yuki/Tohru.

A/N: I'm not sure exactly how much touching is allowable, so sorry if I allow too much!!

And yes, although I used lyrics from the All4One song I swear, I did lines that didn't fit.I skipped lines. Yes, I butchered a song. *whimpers* I'm sorry.

Disclaimer: I do not own, or have any claim to these characters. They are NOT my property, however, the story line is, so be sure to enjoy it!!!

Yuki looked down at Tohru through his dark eyelashes. He sighed to himself, thinking for what had to be the millionth time, how lucky they were to know someone as magnificent as Honda Tohru. Always caring about everyone else. Her one flaw was that sometimes, she forgot to take care of herself. He let a small smile slide onto his face as she looked up at him. Tohru's face lit up when she saw him smile. A sudden idea caused her to turn faintly pink.

"Yu…Yuki-kun.."She began quietly.

"Hai." He responded, the smile leaving his face. Yuki's violet eyes stared down at her with an intensity Tohru was still unaccustomed to.

"N...never mind!" She whispered, turning a deeper pink. She looked up at the dark night sky. Stars were twinkling over head, shining coldly down at them. She felt a tiny shiver creep through her body as a cold breeze brushed past her, tousling her hair. She smiled as the ribbon Yuki had given her fluttered in front of her face. Yuki reached out and touched the yellow material, letting it slide through his fingers. He stood in front of Tohru, and looked down into her large blue eyes. A blush spread softly across her cheeks. He leaned forward until his face was mere centimeters from hers. Tohru could feel her heart pound in her chest. Butterflies were almost immediately present in her stomach.

"Do you remember Hime?" he asked, showing her the ribbon, small smile on his face. Tohru's mind flooded with the memories of the first time she had seen Yuki laugh like that. How he had truly seemed like the prince all the girls named him to be.

"H-Hai." She said happily. Yuki leaned closer. His eyes fluttered closed as he made contact with her lips. Tohru's eyes widened in surprise, she hadn't been totally prepared for this. But then, how could she? Finally, giving in to the moment, her eyes closed as well, and she simply allowed herself to feel Yuki's lips sliding warmly over her own. The sensation driving the butterflies wild. Tohru opened her eyes slowly as Yuki pulled away.

His cheeks were slightly flushed as well. Tohru raised her fingertips to touch her lips.

"Y…Yuki-kun?" She questioned softly. Yuki's eyes drifted open, and an emotion Tohru hadn't seen before was in them. A lump formed in her throat, why is he looking at me like that? She thought.

Yuki turned away, mistaking the surprise on her face for disgust.

"Go…Gomen." he whispered. "I… I don't know why I did that." Yuki began to run, no place in particular, but his heart was aching. He wanted to escape the pain that was shooting through him like daggers. He thought that Tohru was different from normal people. That Akito had finally been proven wrong. That he wasn't weird. Not so weird that no one could know. It wasn't Akito who was wrong, he was. How could he have been so stupid? Of course she didn't feel the same. He wasn't good enough for her.

Yuki held back the tears that threatened to well up in his eyes. He would absolutely not cry. He would not give Akito that kind of satisfaction. Although Akito couldn't see him right now, that didn't matter, it was the principle.

"Yuki kun!! Matte!!!" Tohru had followed him? He couldn't see her right now. Then again, he couldn't leave her wandering around at night. Yuki slowed his steps until he was standing still. Tohru ran until she was next to him. She bent forward, gasping for air.

"Yuki-kun is fast." She whispered. Yuki made no move. Tohru caught her breath, and stood straight.

"Why did you run?" She asked looking at her feet. "I'm sorry if I did it wrong. I've never done that before, and I'm really slow, so I can't help it."

Yuki felt his heart shatter in his chest. He turned around and wrapped his arms around her, momentarily forgetting the disgust, not to mention the curse. A sudden puff of smoke exploded, and Yuki stood a few inches tall, as a mouse.

Tohru fell to her knees. She gently scooped Yuki into her hands, and held him against her as she had done with Momiji.

"Gomen." She whispered pulling him away and allowing him to stand on her cupped palms.

"Iie." He whispered "It's my fault. I thought… I thought it was what you wanted. I was wrong."

"Chigau. I wanted you to. Yuki-kun… Yuki-kun… I love you!" She exclaimed. Yuki's violet eyes widened. Confusion was completely evident in them. He held his breath, waiting for her to continue.

"I see the questions in your eyes. I know exactly what's on you mind. You can be sure I know my heart. `Cause I'll stand beside you through the years." She whispered in response. "You'll only cry happy tears. And I know I make mistakes, but I'll never break your heart."

Yuki looked surprised at the words, he opened his mouth to respond, but enough time had passed, and suddenly, he sat naked before her. Tohru didn't close her eyes this time. Instead, she simply looked into his eyes and handed him his shirt. Yuki shrugged into it. He looked down at her once again.

"Honda-san…" he said gently. "I swear like a shadow that's by your side I'll be there. I'll love you with every beat of my heart."

Tohru felt her eyes well with tears. They gently coursed down her cheeks, and she quickly wiped them away.

"Yuki-kun." She said as she pushed up, capturing his lips with her own. Yuki melted into the kiss, allowing her lips to move freely over his own, before he took control. He parted his lips slightly, and he felt her follow suit. He slid his tongue along the edge of her lips.

She let out a breathy moan as his tongue slid between her lips. She copied his motions, and swirled her tongue around his, causing a sweet sort of friction. Yuki's hand grasped her arm lightly, and slowly pulled away.

"Honda-san…" he whispered reverently. Tohru's head drooped. She felt stung by his words. Why wouldn't he call her Tohru.

"Yuki-kun." She said, tears beginning to form. "Why…. Why did you call me Honda-san?"

Yuki instantly realized his mistake. She thought he was trying to keep her at a distance, even now. Wasn't he? A small voice asked… Didn't he want to keep her at arms length, where he could be secure, but, he thought, it's far too late for that. Yuki's eyes cleared, and he raised her chin, so she was looking at him.

"Gomen" he said sweetly, causing her to shiver, as though he were caressing her with the very word. "Tohru-chan."

Tohru's eyes lit up. She began to throw herself towards him, but stopped short, quickly remembering the curse. Yuki began to stroke her cheek instead, bringing a lovely flush to them.

"Let's go home." He said quietly.

"Hai!" she replied enthusiastically. Yuki slipped into his clothing after Tohru had turned around.

"Ready." He said. Tohru stood up, and walked behind him. After a moment, he reached his hand back, and Tohru rushed forward, grabbing it, and touching her head briefly to his shoulder. Tohru smiled, and felt her heart swell.

Oka-san I had my first kiss tonight… Are you proud of me? I'm in love too Oka-san. So, you don't have to worry about me any more. Yuki is here to protect me... My Yuki…