Ok, short chapter, but still, that's two in one day BE HAPPY... I have decided to continue the story, for a little while at least, um, this chapter is mostly a conversationing thing. But still, without it, no one would know what is going on, so enjoy it as best you can...

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Chapter Six

Once the gates of the estate were in sight, Hatori stopped and looked at Tohru with a saddened expression. "I think we should part here," he said. "We don't need anyone to see us together and become suspicious. I'm sorry..."

"Oh, no, it's ok, I understand. I had a lot of fun with you Hatori. It's kind of funny that this all started with you falling down." She giggled for a moment before continuing, "I hope we can get together again really soon."

"Well, do you have to work tomorrow?"

"No," Tohru replied with a smile warming her already beautiful features.

"How about we go out for dinner. And, don't worry about Shigure, Kyo and Yuki, they can fend for themselves for once," he said, knowing exactly what Tohru was going to say about his cousins.

"Um, that sounds wonderful, but I don't know if I should just leave them alone to get-"

"Great!" He interrupted. "I'll pick you up at six, is that alright?"

"Um, yes, I suppose so..."

Hatori smiled and Tohru felt her heart melt right then and there. She couldn't bare to look at him, he was far too perfect for her to gawk at. She continued her gaze at the ground until Hatori lifted her chin with his gentle fingers. He was still smiling and she blushed.

"I'll see you tomorrow then?" Tohru nodded quickly and Hatori brushed his lips against hers. When he backed off, Hatori wondered how it was even possible for Tohru to be blushing more than she had been before. He smiled again before giving her a passionate kiss and walking away with an 'I love you.'

"I...love you too," she said with a smile. 'Maybe he's finally ready to be healed so he can be happy again,' she thought as she started walking. 'He told me he loves me...ah, I love Hatori Sohma...Tohru Sohma,' she giggled out loud, then spotted Shigure walking up to her. Tohru was so happy that she ran up to greet him.

"Shigure, what are you doing here?"

"I came to make sure Ha'ri didn't do anything perverted to you. I would hate for him to get to do that...that evil, naughty man, he didn't hurt you, did he? DID HE!"

"No..." Tohru giggled as she and Shigure walked away from the estate.

When they were almost back to the house, Shigure stopped and Tohru looked at him inquisitively. He stared at the grass beneath his sandals for a long moment before looking into her eyes with a sad smile.

"What's wrong Shigure?"

"Tohru, do you love him?"

"Eh? What do you mean by 'love him'?

"I mean, love him as in you wouldn't mind spending the rest of your life with him. You want to give him all the joy and happiness in the world. Love him like there's no tomorrow..." Shigure was prying into her soul, it was making her a little nervous, not know his intentions.

"I do," she replied simply and quietly.

"Good," he said and started walking again. "Make me a promise, will you?"

"Anything Shigure," she said as he looked down at her with a serious face.

"Don't tell anyone of yourrelationship with Hatori, and don't tell me of any meetings you two have or advancements that may come about; I already know to much. Stay with him, make him smile again, like he used to."

"I will do my best, for all of us, Shigure."

"I know you will."

YESI know, I have stunned you all with my amazing and wonderful writing abilities. You're all in awe, ok, maybe not, but still. Sorry it was short, but come on...sniff... I did update though, in the next chapter, Yuki moves in on our beloved Tohru and Kyo takes over on Ha'ri...ok maybe not, but that would be a great twist. Ok R&R 'cause you love me that much...