Disclaimer: I don’t own Fruits Basket...it is merely mentioned...

Setting is in Japan...most likely a neighborhood in Tokyo...not sure yet

Chapter One

My News

"I think we should break up...I know this is kinda pointless after three months...but..." After his words, I could hear my blood pounding in my head. I nodded ever so slowly and wrung my hands nervously.

"Uh...would it be too much to ask why?" I questioned, trying to control my breaking voice and soothe my shaking hands.

"Well,...basically the aforementioned things. I didn't really feel attracted to you, but I said yes to you anyway because I like your personality and we're pretty good friends." I figured as much, how could I have been so stupid? I listened as he continued. "And...well you know how our friends got on us about affection and all. Well, I don't think I'll be able to show more affection and it would be unfair to you to expect something when there would be nothing." Once more, I nodded letting his words sink in, while breathing in slowly.

"I see well...you should have just said no...I wouldn't have cared. I on...that would save us from this issue now."

"I know." There was silence and then Ken spoke. "Um...well...I'll see you later then. Later." I was silent as he walked off, my heart was in a knot, my stomach was uneasy. But, ignoring that I plastered a smile on my face and left the school yard.

I hurriedly walked in the direction of my home, when I saw Koji ahead of me. Ah, someone to talk to. I ran over to Koji, who looked to be stomping and looking as mopey as ever.

"Koji!!!!" My voice rang out loudly and highly. He seemed to twitch before turning around.

"What?" I smiled ever so brightly at him and jumped to land in front of him.

"I. Am. Free! Ken and I just broke up!" I exclaimed. He stared at me oddly for a moment.

"Oh...really...why?" After giving Koji a basic play-by-play, he nodded. "So, he didn't think you were hot?"

"Apparently...oh well. I get stressed when I am in a relationship anyway." Skipping, I dragged Koji down the street towards my home.

"Oh yeah...Arisu was looking for you. She, like, went to your house. And then like went to the pool." I hopped eagerly. I hoped he was buying my act. Not many could tell if I was sad or not. And now, I really was. I mean, I really liked Ken. But, I guess he just liked me as a friend. Oh well, things shall get better.

"Then off to the pool we shall go! Come Koji!"

"You are like way too happy to just get dumped."

"It...was...mutual!" I stressed, my anger popping up for a moment. Koji regarded me quietly before beginning to walk again. I followed him, screaming "I'm free!" ever so often.

When we arrived at the pool, I pulled out my keys and unlocked the gate. I sprinted in and stopped at the edge of the pool.

"ARISA!!!!" The blonde-haired girl stuck her head above water and looked into my grinning face. "Guess what?" She glanced around the pool area, confused.

"Um...what?"

"Me and Ken broke up!!!" Her eyes went huge as she began to sputter.

"But...yesterday all you could talk about was Ken. What happened?" Sitting by the edge, I replayed the events quickly to her. She took them all in, silently. "So, you're single now? Wow...it was mutual?...hmm..."

"What?"

"Oh, nothing...hey, are you going to swim today?" she asked. I shrugged and rose to my feet.

"Not sure...maybe tomorrow. I have some...uh...Latin translating to finish and some other work. Plus, I want to finish watching Fruits Basket." It was true, but I never really did homework, I really just wanted to get home. I wanted to cry so badly, but knew to hold it in. I refused to break down in front of them. I don't cry in front of friends...or anyone for that matter.

"Okay...whatever." I waved good-bye and left with Koji.

"Well, Koji, you have been upgraded. No longer are you my Best Non-boyfriend male friend. But, since there is no boyfriend to speak of. You are my best male friend!"

"Uh...dude...you, Chise, are like my best female friend."

"Only!" I piped up as we arrived at my home. I walked to my door and grinned at Koji. "Hey, come back later...so we can like tell Huang, the news. Okay?"

"You come get me." He protested. I knew he would come get me, he always did. Maybe my mother was right, maybe I did have him on a leash?

"No, get me. Fare thee well until...like...six o'clock, I suppose!" With a wave, I clumsily unlocked my front door and left him outside. I checked through the peephole and after a few minutes of staring creepily at my door, he walked towards his home. I exhaled loudly, and felt one of my cats rub against my leg. I knelt down to pet him. It was Taishi, the only male, he knew my emotions quite well, in fact. "H-hey...Taishi. You always know...don't you?" And for the first time, in what seemed like ages, I sat down and cried.