Second Spring

The days passed slowly, each the same as the last; so much so I it seemed as if I was reliving the same day. Whispering circulated around the main house, "Hatori seems sad, like, more than normal." "He looks so depressed, you think he'll be ok?" "He's like a zombie, it's kind of scary, don't you think?"

So many people have something to say, why don't they just ask me themselves? If I'm depressed, why not cheer me up? I looked up at the snow, a chilly reminder of my life before Kana- cold and lonely; I shrugged my head and walked toward my office.

Turning a corner I gasped as a brown haired girl ran into me, causing me to transform into my animal form. "Oh no, Hatori,a-are you ok? Oh no, what do I do- Hatori?!" she cried and I rolled my eyes, not this again.

"I am so, so sorry," Tohru sobbed bowing again and again, I felt a bit irritated as I sat down; a cast wrapped around my right arm. Unlike the first time she threw me into the water, I had damaged my fin; causing my arm to be broken when I reverted back to my human form.

I took a deep breath, "It's fine, just be careful where you're going next time. On the off chance we do bump into each other, simply placing me into cool water will do just fine," I explain.

"I am so, so sorry Hatori," she cry, not hearing a word I had said before; I couldn't help but roll my eyes and get a bit irritated. I sat beside her and scratched my face, how to get her to stop crying, it was such an inconvenience.

I sighed, "It's alright Tohru, I should recover just fine in a few weeks," I said in a claim tone as I patted her on the back. She wiped her eyes after a few moments, sitting up to look at me, her eyes swollen red from crying and eyes pink. For the first time, I realized she was kind of cute, extremely cute. I felt my heart start to beat fast.

I shrugged my head, adjusting my glasses; "You can go home, it's getting late," I sighed. Tohru stood up and brushed off her dress, "Ok then, but I'll be back tomorrow ok!" she gasped determined.

"For what?" I asked. She waved her hands around fluttered, "B-Because, you're arm, you won't be able to get any work done because you can't use your fingers either! S-So I promise to come every single day to do whatever I can help you!" she cried.

Me: "That won't be necessary,"

Tohru: "I insist! You don't have any other way to get your work done if you can't type right?"

Me: "..."

Tohru: "A-And I can make you tea and help with everything you can do since your hand and arm are broken! I-I promise, I won't get in your way,"

Me: *Sighs* "Very well they, but you'll have to be here first thing in the morning,"

Tohru: "Yes sir, Hatori Sir! I'll see you tomorrow, bye Hatori!"

She wasn't joking, she came every day without fail; writing down all of my notes, typing my papers; making me tea and cooking for me as well. At first I thought it was a bit of a bother, I had been so used to doing everything on my own.

I had been used to being alone, after three weeks I had grown used to her- enjoying her being with me everyday. Like a puppy she was glued to my hip and only left to go home to school and go to school, I had grown accustomed to her, and all of her warmth.

On the last day, when my cast had been taken off; I felt a sense of sadness. Like Kana, Tohru had been so warm to me, kind, and gentle without ever asking for anything in return. My frozen heart had melted, and beat to a warm, happy tone. Tohru bowed to me, "It seems like your all healed up, I'm sorry again for breaking your arm- I'm so happy you're feeling better!" she smiled.

I patted her on the head and she looked so happy, "Thank you, Tohru; you were very helpful." My hand made its way to her cheek and she blushed, "How would you like to work for me part time?" I asked.

She smiled excited as she nodded her head, "I-I don't know how useful I'd be to you but I'd love it!" she cheered. I smiled, "Hatori, your smiling, I'm so happy," she giggled. I bent down and kissed her, her lips soft and it felt as if my cold body had melted. This must be love. Tohru Honda, you will be my second chance at happiness, my warmth that melts away the cold that is my life. You shall be my second Spring.

Creator's note:

Sorry, I'm late posting the first chapter; I slept in T_T

There will be lemons in future chapters.

Next chapter: "Taboo"