Her Rabbit (Fruits Basket)

I'm Here

I'm always here for you as a living example of how things could be much worse. -???
"So how'd it go?" I asked Momiji absentmindedly as I skimmed through my book.

"I think it went good?" He said hesitantly.

"You think?" I asked, putting my book down. "What happened?"

"Well we went to a haunted house and Tohru was really scared." Momiji began. "Yuki and Kyo were arguing who should hold her hand since her eyes were closed. While they were arguing, I got to hold her hand." He said sadly.

"Isn't that a good thing?" I asked gently.

"I don't know." He frowned.

"I-I feel like she's treating me like a little brother or a child. And I didn't feel anything when I was holding her hands. When I looked at her I saw that she really wanted to be with Kyo..." He trailed off.

I ruffled his curly blonde locks,"C'mon, you're worrying too much. This is a new crush. You might not be able to decipher your feelings yet. Don't worry about Tohru. You're an amazing guy, eventually she'll see that. Just keep being the good old Momiji." I assured.

He released a breath of air and smiled innocently. His phone buzzed and he glanced at it with a pout.

"Tori needs me." He grumbled.

I stood up and walked him to the door.

"Sorry 'bout this Hinata. Thanks though. For the advice. I'm really lucky to have you by my side." He smiled gently and reached out.

I stepped back quickly and gave him a shaky smile. "No problem."

He let his arm fall limp and we stood in a tense silence.

"Y-you should probably go. Hatori is a force to be reckoned with." I forced a chuckle.

He nodded and sent one last glance, lingering at the door before turning away.

I bit my lip and turned away, blinking back frustrated tears.

We weren't the same and it was killing me but I didn't want him to catch up on my one sided school girl crush.

A knock at the door alerted me.

"Hinata who's at the door?" Tohru called.

"I don't think we were expecting anyone." Yuki said thoughtfully, appearing from upstairs along with Kyo.

"If it's my editor don't tell her I'm here~!" Shigure giggled.

I glanced at him in disbelief before shaking my head.

"It's probably just Momiji. He most likely forgot something." I shook my head.

"Momiji what did you forget th-" I paused as a familiar elderly woman stood at the door.

"Oh, I'm hello ma'am." I said politely, opening the door wider.

And then the woman was crying.

"E-excuse me? A-are you alright?" I panicked in bewilderment.

"Eh? Who was it-" Tohru paused as she saw the elderly woman crying softly.

"Honda-chan who is it?" Yuki asked quietly.

"I-I don't know. I just opened the door and she started crying."

"I'm s-sorry." The woman sniffled before smiling softly. "You just look so much like your mother."

"W...what?" I stuttered.