Disclaimer:All characters and original storyline belong to Natsuki Takaya, so I, Kaiya, do not own Fruits Basket and the song "Because of You" belongs to Ayumi Hamasaki

Chapter Summary:"Crying is pain, laughter is the remedy. Always know that..." Haru whispered. The embrace unlaced and we looked at each other. The sky had turned a bright orange and yellow, along with some red and pink. We could see our breath as we breathed our first breaths into all of our promises of tomorrow. Whatever will be will be. Crying hurts, laughter is healing, love is a curse, and a gift.

Fruits Basket

Because of You

By Kaiya

Chapter Twenty-Five

"Because of You"

"So, you gonna make your wish?" Haru smiled as the sun began to rise. We were standing in the middle of the football field watching it. A lot of the students left but the Sohmas and my friends remained. But they were all inside eating the midnight breakfast still.

It made me happy to know that Haru was by my side every step of the way. I've had real life problems like every other teen. And I've had my story. Meeting Haru was the best day of my life. Back then and a year ago. So I've realized that whatever comes my way, I can handle it. As long as Haru was by my side.

Eye to eye we met and then after that some words were exchanged

My heart was throbbing hard in my chest with a smile, I hid it from you because it seems

I can't go back again to the days when I didn't know you at all

"So, you glad we don't have to go back." Haru smiled at me again. I was confused though.

"Back where?" I stupidly laughed. Haru chuckled.

"The Sohma Main House, you know? Last year, I had to spend it alone, but that's the only time we all went. Yuki and everyone came, but when the went back to your school, it was seperation time again. You know? Because of your amnesia." Haru shrugged.

The wind's already changed, it's colder now, you know?

Laughing faces everywhere fill it with white

For no reason at all, I can break into tears

Maybe it's just because of winter?

"Oh...Yeah...I guess. I haven't been at the Main House for two years. It was boring anyways." I laughed. Haru laughed too.

"How's 'bout we leave that life behind for good? No more remembering those Akito controlling us moments. Right?" Haru held out his pinky.

"Another promise after the other. Okay then, but this is the last promise I'm making this month! I haven't even made my New Year's resolutions." I took Haru's pinky in mine and we squeezed. Somehow...I began to cry. Tears of happiness, that's what I'm betting. But anyways, I hugged Haru just then. He seemed surprised.

The day I met you

Even now I can recall...

Eye to eye we met and then after that some words were exchanged

My heart was throbbing hard in my chest with a smile, I hid it from you

Now it seems I can't go back again to the days when I didn't know you at all

"Rin? You...You okay?" He held his arms around me. The sunrise began to fade from a light blue into a pale yellow.

"I'm fine...It's just. Remember back then when I didn't know anything. I was stupid to have pushed you away. I was stupid as to have let you go so many times. And when I felt I hardly knew you...I can't even imagine what that felt like again. It was an awful feeling now that I thinka bout it." I held him, breathing in the cold air.

"It's fine Rin...Whatever's past is past. It's all okay now...I'm here and I'll never leave you. Kay?" Haru held tighter.

Little by little, I know more and more of you

Yet sunddenly I can't understand anything you do

Even if you shout it's okay

Just let it out it till there's no more to say

Anytime we could not agree, I asked you for what's on your mind

Never got a word out of you, and it hurt me right to the heart

That's when I could not go back again to the days when I didn't know you at all

"We hurt each other to protect the dreams we made in the past. But you know? What I think is, because I choose to love you and you choose to love me, it's all okay, no matter if I yell at you or if you yell at me. We'll make it through because of our cheesiness. No...Not cheesiness...Our love." I felt a tear fall onto my head as he held me. Was he crying?

If you can, when there's another storm

When you've got that sad look in your eyes

Please try not to smile like you're about to vanish or collapse

Come on, just what is it that you expect me to do?

"Crying is pain, laughter is the remedy. Always know that..." Haru whispered. The embrace unlaced and we looked at each other. The sky had turned a bright orange and yellow, along with some red and pink. We could see our breath as we breathed our first breaths into all of our promises of tomorrow. Whatever will be will be. Crying hurts, laughter is healing, love is a curse, and a gift.

Anytime I couldn't see you, it just made me think of you

I didn't get to hear your voice, that's what hurt me right to the heart

At this point, I can't go back again to the days when I didn't know you at all

Because of Haru...My life is complete...Well, my love life anyways. But he can complete me...All of me. From when we first met, to my confusion, my tears, the laughter that follows, the heartaches, the pain, the sorrow, the grieving, and finding out about my amnesia. But because of that dream, my memory is clear now.

How is it that from time to time, you can't just be honest with me

How is it that from time to time, you can't show affection to me

Even though sometimes Haru won't seem honest, like him not telling me about my true self, my real name, he was willing to help me and still love me. And even though he may not show his love for me, that doesn't mean he hates me, he's only human. But mostly...He can be affectionate.

How is it that from time to time, it hurts me to be around you

How is it that from time to time, I just need to be around you

A while back, it used to hurt when I thought about Haru or when I was around him. I was confused about my feelings for him. But I still need to be around him. I needed to be with him.

How is it that from time to time, it can get as painful as this

How is it that all of the time, can be quite so lovely as this

So even though we cry, our laughter heals us. Even though we feel pain, we still have love. It's all right in front of me. It's called life. Life with Haru from now on won't be easy, but like I said, I have Haru to help me through. And my friends.

I've never stopped loving Haru. I know that now. And he's never stopped loving me. And now that Akito is out of the way and we've solved our problems, everything seems perfect. Now I can live the rest of the school year with a breeze. And like I said, whatever comes my way, Haru will be by my side...All the way...Because no one but him will do...No one but him will do everything for me...Like I will for him...

"Thank you Haru...For everything you've done and everything you will do." And with that, the sun fully came up, lighting our future and our path. Haru and I kissed again. Into the New Year.

Because no one but you will do...

Because no one but you will do...

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Well...We'll see about that...

Thank Yous:For who's read this and for who will read it and actually review. LOL! Anyways, I hope you all loved this fic. It was fun to write! So I hope you've all had a happy New Year! I know I did. I'd love to thank Brenna and Shaffer for being with me since I first started this fic! You are the best ever, you know? And your reviews made me happy! Anyways, I'd better be signing off now. Please leave a lovely review for this one last chapter? Thank you all again for making this a fun fic to write! Now who wants a sequal?

-Kaiya