I'm extremely sorry (to those of you who were waiting for an update) for not posting anything up recently…the website was acting kinda weird so there was nothing I could do but wait impatiently until it was stable again. But now it works and without further adu, here is Chapter 3!!!!
Chapter 3. Tohru's Explanation
"Yuki!" Tohru cried out in surprise. " Is the spell broken?"
"I think it might be," answered Yuki uncertainly. That's all that was said before Yuki found himself being softly kissed by Tohru.
"Ah, love is such a wonderful thing," said Shigure, who was leaning on the door watching the couple kiss. Yuki quickly let go of Tohru.
"Aww, don't stop, that was really cute," Shigure said, mockingly. "So, I take it that the curse is finally broken?"
"You know Shigure, you really know how to ruin a romantic moment," hissed Yuki. But Tohru grabbed his hand bashfully, and then suggested that they should all go inside.
"Shigure, did you manage to make that tea?" sad a sarcastic Yuki as he followed Tohru through the front door.
"Oh! I'll make some if you'd like," Tohru quickly said before she rushed to the kitchen, leaving the two men and the little boy near the front door. Shigure's eyes went immediately to the boy next to Yuki.
"Hm…you know Yuki…he has your-"
"Eyes. Yes I know…He's my son," said Yuki in a happy tone. Shigure was thrown back with surprise.
"He's your son? Well, well, how my cousin has grown up, and so fast too…" Shigure commented before he realized something. "But then that would mean that she was pregnant before she left us."
Yuki's eyes widened when he grasped what Shigure had just said.
"No…I mean…he's…"
Shigure only grinned at the fact that Yuki had had a love child with Tohru.
"So that's why you wanted to stay home with her that night Kyo and I went to Sohma house. You had some naughty plans with her. You dirty boy, corrupting our poor innocent Tohru just when she became of age. How could you deflower this poor girl! And not tell me about it!!" Shigure began to laugh for a moment before he paused and began to whisper a song.
"Yuki did Tohru! Yuki did Tohru!!" sang the annoying dog merrily.
"Shut up you idiot," hissed Yuki. "Not in front of the boy." The rat gave a glance towards the small boy who didn't seem to be paying attention to the men anyway.
"Opps, sorry. Well," said Shigure, kneeling to face the boy eye to eye, "let's go and see what your mommy is up to," Shigure said to Yuki's son. The boy looked at Shigure and nodded in agreement as he gave Shigure his hand.
Tohru had been so happy to see Yuki standing there in front of Shigure's house. "What a coincidence," she thought as she parked her car. It felt good to be back in that house. It felt even better to have Yuki hold her for the first time.
That had been the very first time she was able to have his body pressed against hers for longer than a second. She liked the way his warm breath had hovered over her like a blanket and the way his arms wrapped around her small form, engulfing her with love. Tohru could still feel his lips where he had kissed her. She thought it was all very sweet.
This seemed to be one of the most perfect days of her life. Not only was she able to finally kiss and hug Yuki, she was also able to introduce him to their son, Toshiru. She couldn't even believe how happy Yuki looked when he realized that the boy was theirs. His eyes were full of love for Toshiru. This was something that came out in Tohru's dreams and now it was all coming to life, and for the first time in a long time, Tohru Honda was truly happy.
Now there she was, making tea in Shigure's house, just like old times. She sighed dreamily as her mind wandered. "I'm surprised that they kept everything so clean while I was gone," she gave a short giggle before turning to see that the ex-members of the zodiac curse were staring politely at her.
"Is.. something wrong?" she asked meekly, her cheeks blushed.
"Ah, no…it's just been a long time since I last saw a pretty woman in my kitchen," Shigure commented playfully before noticing that Yuki was giving him a cold glance. "I know, I know, Yuki. She's off limits now. Such a shame though," the older man sighed as he put his hands up as if to surrender.
After a short while, Tohru asked if anyone would like something to eat.
"Tohru, you really don't have to," Yuki replied kindly.
"But it would be my pleasure," she insisted with a smile.
"Well, by all means, be my guest." Shigure didn't bother to argue and was eager to taste some of Tohru's splendid cooking once again. Without another word, Tohru quickly set herself to work and almost in no time, Tohru had a large meal ready for them.
"Look at this exquisite meal made with love just for us by our beloved Tohru! It smells so good, hmmm." Tohru blushed as she watched in delight as Shigure dug in.
"It's delicious," Yuki complimented after his first bite. Tohru could feel her cheeks blush even more.
"Mmmm, so Tohru, what is your son's name? And how old is he? Four or five maybe?" said Shigure after he had finished his plate.
"His name is Toshiru and he'll be five this September," Tohru said proudly.
"Was he born on the year of the rat?" asked Shigure.
"He wasn't born with the curse, was he?" Yuki asked suddenly.
"To tell you the truth, he was born under the year of the dog and no, Yuki, he was not born with the curse," she giggled.
"I see. But how did you manage to raise Toshiru all by yourself?" the ex-dog asked curiously. Tohru took a moment before she answered.
"It was hard at first, but Hana and Uo really helped me out a lot," she slowly started to explain. "At first, when they found out that I was pregnant and had moved away from here, Uo got really upset. She said she was going hurt you all very badly, and Hana also said that she would make sure that you would hear horrible voices in your heads forever. But after they calmed down, I told them what happened…but not everything. I never told them about the curse. I promise. Soon after, Uo found me an apartment in a city not far from here, and Hana was able to get me a part time job so I could go to collage. They ended up living with me until Toshiru was two years old. I don't know what I would have done without them. So, I guess I have many things to be thankful for," she ended brightly.
"It sounds like you got by well without us. But still, it must have been difficult," sighed Shigure. "I'm surprised that you didn't work yourself to death," he half joked.
"And what about when you were pregnant? Tohru, you could have come by secretly to ask us for help, especially from me. We would have been more than willing to help out," Yuki commented.
"Yes, I have to agree with Yuki. You could have come by to ask for help. Then again, we did tell you to leave and never come back," Shigure recalled. "Ah well, at least you're safe and back…which brings me to another question, Tohru…What made you come back after all these years?"
Tohru looked down at her empty plate. She could feel their eyes staring upon her. She took deep breath and spoke softly once again.
"I…I found out that Akito died today," she whispered sadly.
"Hmm…so you heard about his passing? Quite a tragic day for a reunion, don't you think? Funny the way things work out."
"Yes, it is, isn't it?" she replied softly.
"But you're back now and nothing can make you leave us again," said Yuki, grabbing her hand reassuringly.
"Yeah, Tohru. You won't be able to leave us so easily this time," said someone who had not been there a few seconds before. Everyone turned in surprise to see a man with orange hair and scarlet eyes standing just outside the dining room.
Hmm, so there it was. All I can say is: REVIEW PLEASE!!! That was a national broadcast from yours truly, Elie!! Thanks everyone!!