HIS FORBIDDEN FEELINGS

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT own Fruits Basket! All credit goes to Natsuki Takaya for her wonderful characters and the original story she created! I own nothing!

SUMMARY: The curse is broken, but Hatori still has something weighing on his heart. He's in love with Tohru Honda, Kyo's new wife. Will Hatori confess his love, even if it's too late?

RATED: M for Mature (You have been warned!)

Chapter 4 A Dragon's Bite

Hatori retrieved an extra futon from his closet, his heart pounding as he hugged the big, bulky comforter to his chest. Tohru had agreed to spend the night at his place. At that moment, she was on the phone with Kyo, explaining the situation. Hatori trembled with cold sweats as he laid down the futon for Tohru in the room next to his own. He wiped his hands on his shirt, trying to make the nervous perspiration disappear.

"Get a hold of yourself," he said under his breath as he continued to smooth out the blankets for her temporary sleeping place.

"Kyo said it's fine!"

Hatori nearly jumped out of his skin when he heard Tohru's cheerful voice from behind him. He turned slowly and smiled awkwardly. "That's good," was all he could manage before he continued to set up her bed. Embarrassed that he was shaking like a hormonal high school boy, he stood with his back toward her, so she wouldn't have to see his reddened face.

Tohru approached him before behind, laying a gentle hand on his shoulder blade. "I drew a bath for you," she said softly. "I hope you don't mind, but you seem tense and I thought you needed to relax. Oh, but I guess you took a bath already, Hatori-san. I…I guess I wasn't thinking…"

"Y-Yes," he replied hastily, before she could go let the water swirl down the drain. "That would be nice. Thank you. I appreciate it." And with that said, Hatori turned and headed toward the bathroom as quickly as possible.

Once inside, he undressed in the blink of an eye, and hopped into the bath, making it splash a little. He sunk into the steamy bath water and sighed. It was comfortable being in his own skin and not having to deal with the weight of clothing while in Tohru's presence. She just had this aura around her that made her so damn kissable. Hatori ruffled his hair and groaned, submerging himself under water. He was so wrapped up in the quietness that he didn't hear Tohru knock.

"Hatori-san…?" Tohru stood outside the door with a clean towel in her arms. She knocked again, twice even, and asked if she could come in. When there was no answer, she shrugged and opened the door slowly, making it creak a little. "Hatori-san…? I have a…" And then she looked down…at the bathtub…where a naked man lay submerged under water…with everything showing…and more.

If Hatori could sigh with relief under water, he would have. His eyes were closed and his body was so warm that he didn't notice Tohru hovering above him. Hatori blew out some bubbles and finally squinted upward above the surface. His vision was blurry, but he could have sworn there was a person standing over him, a fuzzy, colored silhouette of a girl.

A girl? He thought, putting it all together. Hatori sat up quickly, letting out a startled shout, which made Tohru scream out as well. She put her arms up to cover her face as Hatori reached behind him to slide the curtain over the tub. Suddenly, Tohru was coiled in the curtain, spinning on one heal, and falling right on Hatori.

Within the few seconds of chaos, Hatori couldn't believe how quiet it was or how close Tohru's face was to his or how soaked her clothes were. All he could do was stare at her in awe as her cheeks became cherry red and her eyes stayed locked with his, not daring to look down, but realizing where her right hand may have landed in the event of the accident.

"T-Tohru…" he breathed.

"Ha…san…eh…" she attempted to speak, only finding that none of her response made sense. She didn't dare move, but at some point she had to. This position was awkward with him under her and her dress sticking to her skin, allowing her undergarments to show through.

Hatori's eyes were tempted to wander, but he couldn't allow Tohru to see him give in. But she had to have noticed by then that the way her hand was positioned was getting him aroused. He watched as Tohru began to push herself backwards, making her hand press down. Hatori groaned, causing him to grab her wrist forcefully.

"I'm so sorry!" Tohru apologized, blushing furiously, and jerking backwards. "I didn't mean to! I…!" But, surprisingly and suddenly, she was pulled toward Hatori, now only centimeters away from his mouth.

Hatori couldn't help it. She was just so cute and sexy, even though she wasn't meaning to be. The way the water droplets rolled down her skin made him want her more. Tohru was irresistible to him, even though he had tried with all his might to keep it together for his and her sake. But there was no stopping now. Hatori grasped the side of her neck with his thumb just in front of her ear, titled her head toward his, and brushed his lips over her sweet little mouth.

Hey, Everyone! I'm sorry I haven't updated in a while. I figured I had to give you guys something! :D I hope everyone had a Happy Valentine's Day! Whether you are single or not, it's all about the chocolate! :D And candy hearts! Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this chapter! It's a little short, but oh well. I'll try to update sooner this time. PLEASE, REVIEW! Thank you. :D