Hello my lovelies! So it's been a bit of a bumpy road since the last chapter with stress and all and I'm not exactly sure when this chapter will be getting to you. Hopefully not too long after the last. So, I'm free! I hope to write a lot this summer! :D Then it's off to college. Yay! SOOO HAPPPPY :D

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There we go guys! So this is the second last chapter of the actual story…I think I'm going to cry! Haha but not just yet! Let me get through this first! I give you chapter 38! Enjoy dear readers! :D

APOV

Sleep.

Breathe in.

Breathe out.

Try to stifle my giggle as a certain someone's hand runs over a ticklish spot.

Breathe in.

Breathe out.

Unable to feign sleep any longer, I opened my eyes to be greeted with one of the most adorable sights I'd ever seen in my whole entire life.

Yuki was still asleep, his mouth hanging open and soft snores breaking the morning silence. His eyes wandered beneath his eyes lids as his cheeks puffed out slightly from breath. I realised that his fingers were running patterns across my covered hip subconsciously, his hand fitting into the contours of my side perfectly. My own hands were clutching at his t-shirt and I couldn't help but smile as a wave of nostalgia captured my thoughts. Pulling myself up silently, I pressed a small kiss to his cheek. His soft snores ended abruptly and his eyes flashed open.

"Oh thank God." He breathed, his hand moving from my hip to cup my face. "I thought I'd been dreaming."

"Silly boy." I chuckled, my voice still thick from sleep. But in all honesty, I'd feared that the last twenty four hours had been a dream to.

My own dreams were filled with nightmarish images of being back in that house with Eric, or locked away like Akito's play thing. I guess it would take me a while before I got back to my full self.

"We should probably go see your aunt today." Yuki mumbled his hand still tracing my face.

"Oh yeah"

I felt bad that I'd forgotten about Satomi. I'd missed her too and I felt bad for not going to see her. But I was only back one day and had needed to see Yuki. But now that I'd been reunited with him, I was suddenly anxious to go see her.

"Food, shower, clothes and then we'll go see her." I told him, pressing my lips to his when I'd finished.

"Yes mam" He released me and rolled out of bed, landing on his feet.

I glanced up at him, not wanting to move as fast as he had. In all honesty, I could have stayed in bed for another hour or two, just Yuki and I. But it wasn't meant to be and so I crawled out of the white sheets, pulling down the shirt that I'd been in since yesterday. Ew.

"Actually, I think Miss Honda has a bag with some of your clothes in it from the sleep over you had." His face darkened for a moment but returned to being happy once he caught sight of my smile.

"Excellent. I don't think checked is my style." I held out the shit like a skirt, giggling like the little girl I am.

"Why don't you go have a much needed show while I get you clothes?" He offered, his smile still in place.

"Excuse me, Mr. Sohma; are you saying that I smell?"

He chuckled and left me with a quick kiss on the head. Yeah you better run. I took his silence as a yes. I left his room and made my way to the bathroom, running my fingers through my short hair. I didn't get very far before I was met with resistance. Owwwwww, fucking knots.

With my clothes left abandoned on the tiled floor, I stepped into the shower. I had always loved their glazed glass door that blurred my figure. According to Shigure, the shower had been one of the newer appliances added to the house. They still had their bath, much deeper and more of a rectangular shape than the one I had in Ireland. My longing for the sea had been justified seeing as how I used to spend my summers there in a small little cottage. It was our break from the two story house in the suburbs that was the norm for my smaller family.

Once done, I stepped out of the warm, steam filled shower and into the slightly cold morning air. Shivering, I grabbed a towel and darted from the bathroom into Yuki's room. He was sitting on the bed, my old bag beside him. I mentally calculated what was in the bag and was glad to remember that I'd packed decent enough clothes and a supply of makeup. I did a mental happy dance not noticing that I was dripping all over Yuki's floor or that he was now staring at me.

"As much as I love you, dear, please leave so I may change." I pointed to the door and he obeyed, mumbling and stuttering. I grinned at the small blush that was splayed across his cheekbones.

I was delighted to find a grey pair of skinny jeans with black zippers all over them and a few safety pins here and there. Thank the Lord for the return of my skinny jeans. If I ever saw a pair of boot cut jeans again, I swear I'd throw up all over Yuki's messy floor. Lovely image, isn't it?

With my jeans, black off the shoulder top and fluffy socks on I was ready to begin the covering of my face. A pair of old tattered converse sat at the end of my bag which I flung down the stairs as I made my way into the bathroom. Yuki was sitting on the top stair and had to duck to avoid being hit by one of the flying shoes. I giggled then shut myself once again into the tiled room to begin the transformation.

Once done, I stepped back and scrutinised the girl that stood in front of me. I looked so much better with makeup on and I was so glad to have the comforting ring of black around my eyes back. Yay for makeup!

I stepped back out into the hall and was met with Yuki's smiling face. He took my hand and led me downstairs and I was surprised to hear several voices coming from the ditting room.

"Who's here?" I mumbled, tugging on his hand to slow him down a bit.

"I'm not sure." He shrugged and continued to pull me along.

Apparently, Hatori and the pervert had decided to pay us a visit. Hatori seemed to be as stoic as ever but, surprising, the pervert was just sitting there calmly, a small smile on his face.

"Pancakes!" Tohru seemed to have appeared out of nowhere with a large plate of very delicious smelling pancakes. My stomach growled loudly and Yuki chuckled lowly. I smacked him on the arm and pouted, pulling a pancake and the peanut butter towards me.

"Aimi, I'm sorry." He apologised, still trying to contain his chuckles.

"I don't accept." I sniffled, coating my pancakes in the glorious concoction. "First you say I smell, and now you're laughing at my hunger? That's just not on. We're taking a break!"

He seemed so lost that I found it hard to contain myself. Rolling my eyes, I planted a kiss on his cheek and his smile was instantaneous. He took one of my hands and I huffed using my left to spread around my peanut butter, muttering about how boys made your life so much harder.

"My, my. Aren't you two just adorable?" The pervert spoke, resting his chin on his palm and curling his fingers towards his face.

I glanced up at him, smiling insanely. Before I had a chance to reply, Hatori interrupted.

"Akito wants to see you, both of you." He stared at us and it felt like my stomach was about to drop out of my butt. What they hell did he want? "I'll take you to see him once you've eaten."

The room fell silent and I could feel Yuki's gaze on me. Taking deep breaths, I gripped Yuki's hand tightly, my gaze never wavering from Hatori's face. He seemed apologetic and I could only imagine what was going to happen once we got to Akito's.

"Fine" I mumbled and then turned my attention back to the pancakes, my mind trying to find some sort of way that I could get Yuki and me out of this situation. The only consolation I had was that Hatori's memory swipe thingy wasn't fool proof. If I could beat it once, I could beat it again right?

Suddenly, I burst out giggling at the memory of Hatori dressing me and fixing my hands. I'd been about to swallow a mouthful of goodness and so my giggle came out as a somewhat attractive snort and I lunged for my cup of tea, choking to death on my humour. Eventually I swallowed the mouthful of pancake and peanut butter and gasped for air, a few giggles still escaping.

"Are you alright?" Yuki asked, worried and I noticed the silence that had fallen over the room.

"Y-yeah." I answered smiling away to myself like the crazy person I am. I glance at Hatori, a small blush hidden beneath my makeup. He was about to take a sip of his own tea. Perfect. "I was just remembering the last time I took a bath.

It took a moment for Hatori to realise why I had been laughing and he, unfortunately, began coughing and spluttering on his own sip of tea. I began giggling again, my side beginning to hurt ever so slightly. Poor Yuki looked so confused as everyone began glancing at Hatori and I.

"You took a bath with Tori?" Shigure asked, seeming so sad all of a sudden.

"No." With a shake of my head I managed to calm down my giggles. I scooped up the last bite of my pancakes and then drained my mug. "It's a long explanation and I want this visit to Akito to be over and done with."

I pulled Yuki up with me and we left the room with Hatori, leaving a few goodbyes behind us. Pulling on converse using only one hand is a difficult feat but I managed it and soon we were strolling through the trees, inhaling the crisp morning air and in no rush to reach Akito's.

"Are you alright?" Yuki's voice was soft against my hair and his grip on my hand tightened.

"Just peachy." I answered, nibbling my bottom lip. With a glance I noticed Yuki's worried face and I sighed, hoping that this trip to Akito would end better than the last. "Hey, if I can beat Hatori's memory swipe once, I can beat it again."

I came to a stop just at the last line of trees and pulled him to a stop beside me. His head was lowered, his hair covering those gorgeous eyes that I loved. Reaching up, I cupped the side of his face and forced his head up so he was looking at me.

"Don't worry, silly boy." He tried to force a smile and almost succeeded. "Everything will be fine, I promise."

He finally nodded and kissed my nose. I sighed, scrunching up my face at the intolerable feeling of someone touching my nose. Has he not learned by now that I do not like it? We set off again, following Hatori out onto the footpath and into the sunlight. I squinted for a second, waiting for my eyes to adjust and allowed Yuki to lead me along.

Eventually, we read the gate of the Sohma estate. They seemed so much taller than what I remembered and I couldn't deny the lump of fear that rose in my throat as my stomach twisted itself into knots. I was scared, really, genuinely scared and I couldn't do a damn thing about it. What if Akito thought that erasing my memory wasn't enough? Lord knows that he'd most likely be capable of anything. Or at least, his goons are.

"Aimi" I glanced up at Hatori after a slight pause. I so did not want to do this. "Are you ready?"

I thought about it for a quick second but Yuki's hand around mine forced me to nod and try to force a small smile. I really, really did not want to do this. But I guess I had no choice. The gates opened of their own accord and we entered.

Here we go…

And there we go! I dunno how happy I am about this chapter but it was written in the space of about a day and a half. I'm officially finished school and I'm quite happy :D I just have to wait now for the results of my exams and I'll hopefully be even happier! This chapter might get re-done at a later stage but for now here it is!

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ATTENTION: Go read Learning to Love by Chynacat32, it looks like it's going to be an amazing fanfic that's definitely worth the read! So go do it, now! :D Lol, sorry I'm being rather pushy today But seriously, go read it!

So that's pretty much it for now! I'm going on holidays next week with my dad! He's taking me to New York from Monday to Friday. I'm hoping I can find time to write on the seven hour flight over and the six hour flight coming back! :P But for now, thank you all so much for sticking with me and I hope you enjoy this chapter! We're almost there!

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As always,

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