Preface

Life Is Quite That Simple ~ Black ~
Posted originally on the Archive of Our Own at http://archiveofourown.org/works/37229671.

Rating:
General Audiences
Archive Warning:
No Archive Warnings Apply
Category:
F/F
Fandom:
Fruits Basket
Relationship:
Honda Tohru/Sohma Rin
Character:
Honda Tohru, Sohma Rin
Additional Tags:
Femslash, Established Relationship, Sharing Clothes, Fluff, Short & Sweet, Community: femslashficlets, Kissing, Rare Pairings
Language:
English
Series:
Part 2 of femslashficlets_colorschallenge
Collections:
femslashficlets: colors challenge
Stats:
Published: 2022-02-19 Words: 385 Chapters: 1/1

Life Is Quite That Simple ~ Black ~

Summary

While some might find black to be a depressing color, she finds it comforting. It reminds her of Hana's soft, flowing dresses and how safe she feels when they hug. It's no wonder Rin's clothes hold the same appeal.

Notes

Written for femslashficlets' color prompts - black.

Life Is Quite That Simple ~ Black ~

Tohru inspected the fabric in her hands. While some might find black to be a depressing color, she finds it comforting. It reminds her of Hana's soft, flowing dresses and how safe she feels when they hug. It's no wonder Rin's clothes hold the same appeal.

"Stop feeling up my top." The aforementioned girl says. Tohru turns around and inadvertently hits her with a bright smile. Rin narrows her eyes. "What?"

"I love your clothes, Rin!"

Usually proud of her gothic pallor, Rin curses it as she feels a blush heat up her cheeks. "You wanna wear it home or something?"

Big mistake. Tohru's eyes light up. "Can I?"

"Seriously..?" Rin nods anyway. The other girl thanks her and stands up, prompting Rin to look away for her to change. It's a simple slip-off, put-on affair but her heart beats a little quicker anyway.

"Done!" Tohru announces.

If Rin thought seeing her topless would make her blush then seeing her wearing Rin's own clothes is making her burn up. It's a simpler piece than most of her wardrobe: a black, fitted cowl neck t-shirt with shiny black ribbons criss-crossing up the back. It doesn't suit Tohru's shining personality at all but Rin loves it anyway.

Lacking a train of thought, she her brain defaults. "Yeah." 'Yeah'!? Seriously?

"Oh, it doesn't suit me?" Tohru smiles sheepishly and turns around to look in Rin's mirror. "I guess it isn't my usual style."

How can a ribbon look so good on someone!? "You're a girly girl so goth-loli would suit you better." With a big, floofy skirt and a lace shawl... Rin never liked the look but imagining Tohru in it is quickly endearing it to her.

"That's what Hana-chan wears!" Tohru points her finger up, very proud to have remembered some fashion talk. "I think we're the same size, maybe I can borrow some of her clothes!"

"Mhm." Rin agrees. She absolutely does not suddenly feel jealous of Tohru's best friend.

"And then-" Tohru surprises Rin by turning around and taking her hand in her own. "We can be a matching couple when we go out!"

Rin leans forward and kisses Tohru's lips, surprising the other girl. She returns the kiss gently and weaves her fingers in between Rin's own. When they separate, Rin can't stop smiling.

Afterword

End Notes

It's been a while since I read Furuba (I'm still getting round to watching the 2019 series...) so forgive any wonky characterization. This ship was one of those "ships I didn't realize I shipped" when I was a kid.

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