(A/N) Aren't you guys lucky? Two updates in one day! (It's partly because I am sooooo sorry for not updating sooner, but I'm not going to tell you that) Any way, Enjoy chapter 7!
Shigure sniffled. "My little flower is growing up and moving away from home." he was naturally over dramatic.
"Shigure, need I repeat myself again! You will not speak to my sister like that. Do it again and there will be consequences." Akito snapped in his usual icy tone that he set aside for the cursed members of the family.
"Yes, I'm sorry Akito. I'm sorry Tohru but your brother word is law."
Tohru smiled a genuinely warm smile. "That's fine Shigure, you don't do any harm. I mean you talk the talk; you just don't walk the walk, so you can talk to me like that. I don't mind."
Shigure smiled and Akito sighed. This would take some getting use to.
"Tohru, you can't move into the same house as Akito! We'll never see you again!" cried Momiji who had tears pouring down his cheeks.
"Don't worry, the only thing that would be changing is my address and where you find me. I'll still hang out with you all and I'm still going to go to school. I did make a promise to my mother after all."
Tohru wiped away his tears as a smile emerged on his face. Momiji nodded.
"But it still all depends on what my big brother has to say." She turned around to face Akito, her eyes were hopeful.
"You are more then welcome to move in. It would make me very happy indeed."
"Thank-you." Tohru whispered.
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"I don't like the idea of you living with him Ms. Honda." Yuki said as he watched her pack the last of her stuff into a bag.
"I don't think it's a good idea either, I mean, I hate agreeing with that damn rat but I gotta." Kyo's comment shocked both Yuki and Tohru.
"It's sweet of you to care, really it is. But you do have to remember that I can take care of myself."
Kyo and Yuki nodded in understanding and helped carry her things down stairs where Akito, Shigure and Hatori were waiting.
"Where did Haru and Momiji go?"
"They went home. Now are you ready to do Tohru?" She nodded to the doctor. "Then we'll give you a moment to say goodbye." Akito and Hatori walked out to the car leaving Tohru standing with the three Sohma's that had looked after her for over a year.
"Well, I don't suppose I will see my little flower until New Years! And that's only a week away!" Shigure said putting a hand lovingly onto the top of Tohru head.
"I should go, but if you don't come to News Years then you will be in trouble Shigure." Tohru laughed.
"I wouldn't miss it! It's actually Yuki's turn to dance this year!" Shigure smiled.
"Shut up Shigure! I guess I'll see you at school tomorrow Ms. Honda." Yuki said shyly.
"See you then Yuki." Tohru kissed Yuki's cheek, causing him to go bright red, then proceeded to do the same to Kyo whose cheeks went the same fiery red as his eyes. "Good bye Kyo."
The three boys watched as the princess of there household walked out the door. Why didn't they stop her? Why didn't they say something that would make her realise how much she would be missed? Or something that would make her want to stay? Even they didn't know the answer to those questions.
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Arriving back at the Sohma Main Estate, Tohru looked out the window to see people setting up for New Years.
"I am sure you'll enjoy New Years here. It's always an event never to be missed."
Tohru smiled. "Mum use to take me to see the fireworks every year before she died."
"How did she die?"
"They it was a car accident, but someone tampered with it. I could tell. They messed with the car and then after she crashed fixed it to make it appear like a complete accident. I'm just lucky that with her line of work she had me prepared at all times in case something like that ever happened."
Akito nodded. His mother died when he was much younger but because he was to become the head of the family, he never allowed himself to get close to anyone. But Tohru was different. She was his younger sister, so it was his duty to protect her and make her feel safe and welcome in his, no, there home.
"Are you going to come to the Zodiac Banquet?"
This question caught Tohru off guard. "Am I allowed? I thought it was only for the members of the zodiac and the head of the family?"
"Are you so stupid that you forgot that you are basically the head of the family too?"
Tohru smiled sheepishly. "I guess when all this is thrown at you then you forget things like that. But I will have to go shopping to get a formal kimono."
"I guess it's a good thing that I asked Ayame to come in today to make you one then." Akito said casually.
"Really?" Her eyes light up. "Thank-you Akito! You really are the best big brother in the world!" she cried out, giving her big brother a hug.
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Walking into the main house, Aya came rushing up with his arms wide open.
"Tohru! My dear, I believe that I am here to make you a kimono that will be perfect and like no other for the zodiac banquet, am I right?"
Tohru slowly nodded.
"Fabulous! I am just so pleased that Akito asked moi to make this for his little sister. Is that amazing? Yes I know what you're thinking; nobody's outfits are a perfect as Ayame Sohma's!" Aya laugh and dragged Tohru into her room so that he could measure her up properly.
"I will have your gorgeous new kimono ready for you tomorrow at noon! Is that okay for you?"
Tohru nodded. She was eager to find out what it would look like. She had asked for a few small specifics, that, if you bothered looking, where in most to nearly all her clothes.
"See you tomorrow Aya." Tohru cried as she waved the snake out. Watching him leave enthusiastically, she started to wonder, if Aya saw Yuki dance maybe she could find some way to fix there fractured relationship. After all, that is how he father met her mum.
(A/N) OMG! I can't believe I wrote that! Is it just me or is this getting more and more sentimental? If you want some kick butt action, vote 1. For some lovey dovey crap (which I am good at writing), like an unexpected relationship vote 2 and say who you want it between. For something random, vote 3, for some terrible accident to the new kimono so Tohru can't wear it, vote 4 and for something else, vote 5 and tell me what it is. If you could send them as private messages via my profile, that would be handy and appreciated, if not, then it's ok.
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