Fruits Basket One-Shots

Akito: Alone

"Tell me Shigure.. why would you waste a pretty thing on me?"

I let that flower wilt. And yet, I still kept its dry and crumbling petals. Even if it meant nothing.

"Shigure! Do you think I could be as fast of a reader like you?"

Those many nights I could've spent reading and sharing what I learnt wasted. They just sit in the corner, crammed with dust and the dying bugs that falter close. And yet I still try to pick one up. I don't understand what any of them say. I knew they were letters but none made sense. Just mumbled up nonsense to waste my time on.

"You stayed. Even though I hurt you, why?"

I never understood your heart. You were a bastard, still are. Nothing but a lying and cruel bastard. And yet your hands were so gentle. Something mine could never be. Something I wished I had.

"Stupid mutt. I don't know what she saw in you!"

Those puppy dog eyes. What did I see in them? Why did I hate you so much but also crave every moment we had together. Was it because of the nights we shared? Or the night you shared with the devil in woman's clothing. And yet.

"Shigure please! Please don't leave me! Promise me you'll stay! Please don't go!"

I still pleaded even as you walked away. Why did you walk away? Was it something I said? Something I did? Please come back. It's dark and lonely. Why won't you come back? Please, Shigure. Please. I'll never hurt you again just please.. please come back. Don't abandon me. Please.