Disclaimer: I don't own Fruits Basket or any of the bands that may show up in here. That is not yet my privilege…

A/N: Well, here we are again! The quintet of love. Or something. Again, I just returned the book to my friend and I don't remember exactly what happened, but I've got an idea. Just incase you're wondering, I'm too lazy to ask for it again.

It was a sweltering July afternoon, and Hatori and Kana were enjoying lunch outside his office. He stretched out, grey vest and white shirt nearly blinding her in the sun, with a book in one hand, carrot in the other. As he munched and read, she watched him, smiling. His book was one that he had gotten from the Shiraki bookstore, and he was totally absorbed in it. Smiling, she crawled over and cupped his cheek in one hand. Laughing, he set the book down open on his leg and reached over to touch her hand and let her kiss him gently. He had never been happier in his life.

"Mmm, you taste good," he smiled, and she pushed him. Laughing, he kissed her again, slower, softer. As they pulled away, he picked up his book again. "What do you think of going out drinking tonight? Shigure, Aaya, and Mayu can tag along," he suggested. Her face lit up.

"Oh, let's! I'll call Mayu when I get home. I'm sure she'll come. You're leaving after lunch, right?" He nodded.

"It's too hot to concentrate," he groaned and took out a handkerchief to wipe his forehead. She smiled and leaned up against his shoulder. Reaching across, she plucked the carrot from his fingers and finished it. He made a face at her then went back to his book.

After an hour, they cleaned up where they had been sitting and moved into the office. Hatori straightened files and papers, and then told her that they could go. He walked her to the entrance and reminded her to call Mayuko about that night. He had no doubt that Kana would remember, but he could never really tell.

"'lo?" I answered my phone unenthusiastically.

"Hey Mayu! It's Kana!"

"Oh; hi. What's up?"

"Well, Hatori offered to take everyone out drinking tonight. Shigure-san and Ayame-san are going to be there! Mayu, Shigure's going to become a novelist! He's still trying to find a publisher, but he loves books!" she told me excitedly.

"Erm…" I replied, not sure what she was getting at. I could just picture her rolling her eyes or stifling a laugh right about now.

"I think you'll really like him," she said simply. I couldn't help but be suspicious.

"Kana… are you trying to hook me up?" I demanded. She laughed loudly.

"No! I was just saying," she gasped. I smiled.

"Fine. Where are we meeting?" I scribbled down the directions, finally realizing what my students must feel like trying to take notes on my long speeches. My heart was thudding excitedly. I was going to see Hatori! I was going to meet his ridiculous friends! And over beer, no less. I could hardly wait.

Drinking had been fun, Mayu thought. She had been laughing ridiculously at Shigure and Aaya, as they called him. In fact, Shigure was over bothering her right now. He was a very interesting man. She shifted her position to her knees and yanked a weed out of the flowerbed and spoke.

"Kana mentioned that she'd like to go out drinking again," Mayu threw out. Shigure smiled and leaned against the house.

"Ah, yes I thought she might," he said, watching the clouds nonchalantly. Mayu said nothing, but shoved a flower into the hole she had just dug. The thoughts swirling through her head were troubling.

"Those two… they're going out aren't they? I wonder why they just don't say," she mused. Shigure watched her, interested, selecting his response with care.

"There are some things that are better left unsaid. Like, say, how would Kana feel if she found out about your secret crush on Hatori?" Mayu flew up and wheeled around, flipping out

"You…! Am I… wha-…HOW…!" she sputtered frantically. Shigure laughed and patted her shoulder.

"Intuition, my dear! A novelist must have a sharp sixth sense! But, you know, Mayu, if you're so lonely…I've been bored lately. So, why don't you go out with me?" he asked coolly. She thought it over. She was lonely…

"Well… you're very nice Shigure. And I am quite lonely… I guess… yes." She said, unsure what she was getting herself into.

"What is it Mayu? You called us over." Kana asked. Mayu fidgeted unhappily. Shigure was turning out to be an idiot; she should have seen it coming. He never kissed her or hugged her. They just got together to read. And now, she was about to tell her best friend and her boyfriend that they were having a great time going out. Shigure only made her lonelier; made her only want Hatori more. She sighed.

"You know…um… well, Shigure and I…are going out." She spat. The looks on their faces made her want to cry. I'm such an idiot…

"That's… that's great, Mayu!" Kana managed, breaking the silence. She gave her a halfhearted fake smile. At least Kana was trying to be optimistic. She had the feeling, though, that she had hit rock bottom. Little did Mayu know things would only get worse.

A/N: Ah yes, things can get much worse, Mayu-chan-sensei. Did you like it? Review please. And listen to Sanctus Real. They're the bomb. Lol, I sound really stupid.

 Ah yes, things can get worse, Mayu-chan-sensei. Did you like it? Review please. And listen to Sanctus Real. They're the . Lol, I sound really stupid.