Destiny

Chapter 7

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"Come on Tohru, we don't want to be late for the bus," Hatsuharu said, grabbing Tohru's hand. Tohru started walking, keeping her eyes on both their hands. As she sighed, she couldn't help but think about everything that had happened today. She couldn't even begin to understand how someone so perfect and good could like her. Specially when Rin is practically head over heels with him. Rin would of made much more sense to her than herself. Rin was tall and lean, fulsome and charismatic, while she was average and too thin, not at all voluptuous.

"What are you thinking about, Tohru?" Tohru looked up to clash gazes with Hatsuharu. His brilliant gray eyes boring into hers. Anyone could get lost starring into those milky orbs. "Nothing really, just thinking," she managed to mumble out. "Hmmm..." and with that he smiled and took possesion of her hand once again. "You shouldn't worry yourself over little things, Tohru," Haru said, keeping his gaze ahead of him. Tohru looked up at him and really took in his profile. From his delicately chiseled features to the sexy shape of his full lips. It wasn't until he looked down that she remembered he'd spoken. Blushing, she said, "Oh, right. I wasn't worrying, I was thinking." Haru twirled around and placed one hand on each side of her face, "What were you thinking Tohru?"

The closeness of him shocked her. She didn't know what to do or say. All sense of reason fled her mind when he touched her. All coherent thoughts abandoned her and left her empty with only feeling in her. Well, just one feeling. And it scared her. It terrified her. The need to thrust herself into his arms and not let go was unbearable. How could a simple act of physical contact cause her to feel so...so...wanton! It was not normal, it was so scandalous! Instinctively Tohru brought both her palms up against his chest, ready to push. The feeling so suffocating, she couldn't take it any more. She lightly pushed, but not before Haru saw what he was looking for in her eyes.

Need. Desire. Lust. and, could it be...love?. That's all he needed to know. He knew she was his for the taking. He was sure that if they were alone, there's no way she'd of escaped him. He'd of binded her to him for all time, but lucky for her, they were in the middle of a crowded street. All he could do was lay claim to her in the only way he could think of that wouldn't embarrass her too much, or all the multitudes of people walking around them. Steeling himself, he bent down and brushed his lips against hers. At least, that's what his intentions had been. Instead he grabed her wrists so she wouldn't accidentally embrace him and claimed her lips, coaxing--no--demanding she join their little dance.

Tohru couldn't believe the painful surge of heat that scourged through her veins, she simply had to close her eyes. She felt like she was on fire. Not only was the heat from the sun too hot, but his hands on her wrists were too hot, she wanted them off so she could cling to his neck, the heat of her all of a sudden too tight clothes was suffocating. The feeling of her legs turning to jelly was too much, she was sure she was going to collapse. Then, just as unexpectedly as it started, it ended. Tohru opened her eyes to find a panting Haru staring at her, with a mischievous twinkle in his eyes.

Tracing Tohru's blush with his fingertips, Haru released her wrists and continued walking. He'd tryed to put as much emotion and unspoken affection into that one kiss. So if Tohru didn't choose him, atleast she'd never be able to forget that kiss...and him. Smirking dumbly, he couldn't believe how possessive he'd become. It wasn't in his nature, but for her he was.

Author's not: I know, I know it's been such a looooooonnnngggg time since I've updated this story. I've just had so much going on. For one, I moved to Florida from California...and now, I just moved back to CA--from FL! My parent's just can't stay still in one damn state! Sorry there, and I also just graduated from high school in May. So, I've been extremely bussy! Thanks for continuing to review and reading!