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For: self-imposed 30 minute fic challenge

But Is Actually: practice for an act of Closer

Series: Fruits Basket

Time: 20 minutes

 

Posted: 2004-09-04

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Cradling a chocolate chip cookie so huge it would probably make the most rabid of chocolate lovers die of happiness, Yuki looked up at his smiling seatmate.  "What's the occasion, Honda-san?"

 

"It's a secret."  She put a finger to her lips and giggled, and she looked so adorable that Yuki had to smile himself.  Even though his arms were aching from the sheer volume of cookie.  But then Honda Tohru was used to baking for humans, not mice, so he was in no position to complain.  Tightening his paws on the treat (and secretly praying the cookie wouldn't tumble off the ledge with him stuck on it), Yuki nibbled experimentally on a corner.

 

Not surprisingly, it was delicious.

 

"I also have oatmeal and raisin, and butter, and almond."  She looked down at him anxiously.  "How is it?"

 

"It's very good, Honda-san."

 

"Thank you!"

 

"I bet if you sold these, you'll have orders coming in from all over the country."

 

He was gratified to see the blush on her face.  "I-I don't think that'll happen, but...but anyway!  I'm happy you like them."

 

"Of course I'll like them."  The mouse shifted the cookie so he could take a bite out of a new corner.  "Anything Honda-san makes is a favorite of mine."

 

He was too busy focusing on the cookie to watch her reaction, but when he felt the pad of her finger pat his head tenderly, he knew what she wanted to say.

 

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