"Smiles hold so many things. Don't waste your life on meaningless things! Come with me! We can be happy for the rest of our lives!" a young woman, a college graduate looked into the young man's eyes.

"I'm sorry. We can't be together ever again. Good bye, my love, my Reiko," he replied.

He walked away and she fell to her knees as he walked out of her life.

Chapter 1:

Romance and Sorrow

"It was 4 years ago that I declined her offer to eternal happiness," Shigure sat at his desk with his pencil in hand and sighed.

He looked at the picture on the wall opposite him. There he stood with his college sweet heart Reiko with college diplomas in hand. Even though she didn't care that he turned into a dog when she hugged him he didn't want her to get hurt or embarrassed because the man she would marry her would never be able to hold him in public. He sighed and his editor started shouting due dates on the phone.

"Sensei! Dinner is ready!" Tohru called through the door.

"I'll be right there," Shigure replied with a smile.

He sighed and took the picture off the wall and placed it face down in his desk. He walked into the kitchen and saw Kyo and Yuki at it again.

"Now! Now! Settle down you two!" Shigure ordered.

"One day I'll wipe that smirk right off your face! Damn that Yuki!" Kyo said across the table.

"If you can I'll give you a dollar," Uo- chan said.

"Who asked you to butt in!?" Kyo spat at her.

"Are his vibes chaotic or crazy?' Uo- chan whispered to Hana- chan.

"A little bit of both," she replied.

"So, Prince Charming, who're you taking to the dance? Is it our Tohru?" Uo asked making light conversation.

"With me? Don't say that, Uo- chan!" Tohru blushed.

"Ah! A dance sounds nice! When is it? I'll order out that night," Shigure joined in.

"In a week," Kyo answered.

"Really!? Are you going Kyo- kun?" Shigure asked.

"No, I don't like crowds like that."

"Maybe it's because Orangey can't get a date! Tell yah what. I'll go with you for ten dollars," Uo- chan suggested.

"No way!" Kyo bickered.

"Well, I think I will take Tohru, it wouldn't be good if she were to go alone," Yuki answered.

"Oh, Sohma- kun! That would be wonderful! Well, if it's all right with Uo- chan and Hana- chan," Tohru exclaimed.

"Of souse it is! It's great that you're getting into relationships, but if he breaks your heart Uo- chan will break his legs," Hana- chan agreed.

"Then I'll go with Orangey! And Hana- chan can go with that Haru- san guy," Uo said.

"That is if he wants to go," Hana- chan blushed.

"You like him Hana- chan?" Tohru asked.

"No, I just want to get back at him for almost hitting you, Tohru," Hana- chan replied.

"Who said I was going with you!?" Kyo exclaimed.

"Because I said so!" Uo- chan explained.

"No!"

"Would you rather I beat you or go with me?"

"What are you saying?"

"I'm saying I- I just want to protect Tohru and I can get to know you better, Orangey!" Uo chan stuttered.

"If you two don't mind make out in Kyo's room!" Shigure chuckled.

"Ugh! I just can't win! Fine! I'll go with you!" Kyo exasperated.

He got up and left the table. After dinner Shigure returned to his office and began to write his novel again while he put his editor on speakerphone.

"Yes, yes. I'll take care of it," he said.

"Oh, and one more thing. A young women's parents called. They said that their daughter needed to see you."

"And what's the daughter's name? Do I know her?" Shigure replied as he scratched a few more words on the paper.

"Umm... her name was Reiko Fujiyama. They said you knew her in college. Apparently she was in an accident and all she could remember was you."

"No, Haa- san erased her mind of me. Perhaps, a head injury! It brought memories of me back," he thought. "Did she receive a head injury?"

"Umm... yeah! Are you going to meet her? Should I come with you? Should I tell them you're not coming?"

"No, I'll go and I don't think you'll want to be there. There are some personal things I need to take care of."

"All right. Good night, Sensei!"

Shigure picked up the phone and called Hatori.

"Hatori, it's about Reiko. She remembers me. I'm going to see her tomorrow are you coming with me?"

"All right, Shii- san. Come on over tomorrow and I'll go with you. Good night,' Haa- san replied

"Good night."

Was it any good? Well, that's the first chapter R&R plz! Don't flame me. It's such a waste of energy!