Haru stared up at the darkening sky and sighed.

Lost again!he kicked a nearby rock on the ground in frustration, causing it to strike the sturdy bark of a tree. He looked at his surroundings. He was on his way to the main house for the night, but this and that happened and bam!

He was now lost in a wooded area, the clouds beginning to shade and threatening an incoming storm. He wasn't sure he wanted to keep going anywhere and possibly risk getting himself even further buried in the thick foliage, and he sure as hell didn't know which way he came from. Haru decided to trust his (very unreliable) gut instinct and walk aimlessly in whatever direction may have shown a clearing or a possible sign of a path to somewhere.

As he walked, he began hearing the soft patter of the light drizzle and quickened his pace. Damn! he thought Of all the times I could get lost, it had to be now! The rain began to fall steadily, causing Haru to break into a run. His dark eyes caught the sign of a path, and he bolted towards it. As soon as his foot hit the cleared ground, he clumsily slammed into something. Haru groaned and lifted himself on his hands and knees. He opened his eyes reluctantly and gasped. A small figure was now underneath him, with chocolaty hair and cobalt blue eyes.

It was the one and only Tohru Honda, who happened to be walking back home with groceries that were now scattered across the ground.

Seeing the position he was in, Haru's cheeks began to heat up. He hovered over her with his hands on either side of her head and his knees by her waist. He quickly jumped up and distanced himself, rubbing his neck nervously and trying to regain his usually impassive expression.

"H-hi, Tohru" he stammered. He took a breath and calmed down. "What are you doing out here?" Tohru picked herself off of the ground and brushed the dirt off of her miniskirt.

"This is the path to Shigure's house." she said cheerfully, as usual. "What are you doing out here this late?"

"I ... got lost on the way home." he sighed shamefully. He picked up the various food items and handed them back to Tohru. "I think I can find my way home from here." he turned around and began walking away.

"Oh, Haru! Your elbow!" Tohru grabbed his arm and stopped him. Haru looked down at his arm the see that it had been scraped by the rough ground and was awfully dirty and bloody.

"It's fine. Really."

"No, it isn't!" Tohru said. "I can take you back to the house and clean it up. You wouldn't want it getting infected." Haru stayed quiet, trying not to be affected by Tohru's cute and kind smile. He wanted to say no, but he was dazed by her eyes, like deep blue pools of water.

"O-okay."

ERMAHGERD IT'S A SCENE CHANGE.

Haru winced as Tohru's applied some ointment to his scraped elbow, causing it to sting greatly.

"Sorry!" Tohru frowned.

"It's okay." Haru gave her a slight smile. She was so adorable when she worried too much. "So where are the other guys?" he asked. He had noticed the absence of Kyo, Yuki, and Shigure as soon as Tohru dragged him in the house.

"Yuki went to visit Ayame for some 'brotherly bonding', surprising right?" Tohru stifled a giggle. "Kyo went to some martial arts tournament and I think Shigure is having a meeting with his editor." Haru gave a small laugh, imagining the flustered editor on the edge of insanity at that very moment.

"So it's just us?"

"Yup." Tohru answered with glee. The confirmation of being alone with Tohru made him shift uncomfortably, the air between them heavy with awkwardness. Tohru finished wrapping Haru's elbow up and gave it a gentle pat. "All done!" she clapped her hands together. Her eyes drifted to a small window in the room, seeing the heavy downpour outside.

"I won't be getting anywhere with this weather." Haru sighed, only half disappointed. He ran his fingers through his slightly drenched, white hair nervously.

"I'll make some tea." Tohru offered, getting up a skipping to the kitchen. Haru watched her busy herself and let his mind drift.

God, she's so cute. he thought to himself. I'm alone with her, too! Too bad I'm such a coward that I can hardly get a sentence out in front of her. Haru ran through the various conversations he could engage with her, varying from school to what things she liked, but as soon as she placed a tray of drinks in front of him and directed her sweet eyes at him, his tongue was twisted.

"So how are things going back at the main house?" she asked curiously. Haru thought of detailed reports of every Sohma that he could reply.

"Fine." he managed to answer. He mentally kicked himself for being such a wimp. Tohru smiled and sipped at her tea, completely oblivious to the deafening silence between them. Haru couldn't stand it anymore. Rain or not, he had to get out of there. Abruptly getting up, his knee slammed into the low table, causing his untouched tea to spill on the floor.

"I'll clean it." they both said, kneeling down and slamming heads with each other. Tohru leaned back, rubbing the purplish splotch forming on her forehead.

"S-sorry." she stammered, looking upset with herself.

"No, it's my fault." Haru leaned closer and examined the very noticeable bruise he left on her. Brushing her chocolate locks gently out of the way, he could barely see the hint of red forming on Tohru's cheeks. Without thinking, Haru lightly kissed the bruise.

He then sat there, horrified of what he just did. Tohru's cheeks instantly flamed up and her mouth opened, trying to form a sentence that just wouldn't come out.

"I'm sorry." Haru said, quickly beginning to walk towards the door. As he slid the door open roughly, and hand grabbed his wrist. He turned around to see blushing little Tohru with longing in her eyes.

"Why are you leaving?" she said quietly, trying not to sound desperate.

"I-I ..." Haru tried to speak, but found himself fully faced toward the sweet girl he secretly cared for with all his heart. "I-I shouldn't have done that." he finally said, staring at the ground in shame. He felt Tohru's gentle hands lift his face up so his eyes could meet hers. His heart began beating wildly, his cheeks on fire. Tohru slowly leaned toward him, brushing her lips with his. Haru's eyes widened in shock, but the feel of Tohru's loving arms snaking around his neck caused them to drift closed, his hesitant arms wrapping around her waist, remembering that there was no curse separating them.

They separated and took in some air, Haru now nuzzling Tohru's neck, inhaling her sweet scent. He lost himself in the warmth coming from her body, the intoxicating smell of strawberries, and the sound of her gentle a rhythmic breathing. But this was the good kind of lost.

And he never wanted to find his way back.

ERMAHGERD GUISE. MY FIRST FANFIC.

I feel as if I may have made Haru a bit OOC, but ah well. I tried. Since I am a noob at this, I'd really like a review or two so I know I'm doing this right. So thanks for even bothering to open this fanfic, and if you actually read it, BONUS POINTS! Stay insane, my friends.

-Completely Unstable