I'll be with you forever, If only in my dreams.

Authors note: Alright, here is the next Chapter. I kind of hoped I'd get more reviews but that's okay. Feel free to email me, and keep the reviews coming! Suggestions are welcome!
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Tohru had managed to sneak back into the reception without disturbing Hatori again. Everyone was still dancing and laughing as she walked back into the room. They welcomed her back into the circle and continued the activities into the early morning.
When the sun started to rise everyone was growing tired. Tohru herself was on the edge of falling asleep. Everyone decided that it was best if they wrapped things up. Yuki said his goodbyes to Haru, Kyo to Kagura and Tohru to everyone. Shigure was probably the only one who wasn't overly tired. He picked up Tohru as she began to drift off. Carrying her in his arms he made his way back home, a tired Yuki and Kyo at his side.

The next morning Tohru awoke in her own bed. She stretched her legs and pulled her blankets close to her face. She smiled as she took in the scent of the freshly washed blanket. 'Mmm I'll have to remember to thank Shigure again for this wonderful bed…..bed?' Tohru's eyes shot open as she sat up in her bed. 'How did I get home? The last thing I remember is….I was dancing…then I started getting ready to go….I must have fallen asleep!' Tohru jumped out of bed and started for the stairs. She got to the kitchen to see Kyo looking through the fridge.

"Anou…Kyo-kun, I was just wondering-"

Kyo turned his head to look at the wide eyed girl in her pyjamas.

"Nani?"

"How did I get home last night…..err this morning?"

Kyo blinked, "You don't remember?"

Tohru shook her head.

"You must have really been asleep….Shigure carried you back after you almost collapsed outside the main house."

Tohru gasped and turned around to look for Shigure.

"Shigure-san!" Tohru said flinging open the door to find a stunned Yuki and Shigure sitting at the table.

"H-hai Tohru?"

"Gomen! I didn't mean to fall asleep!"

Shigure blinked and then smiled, "It's alright, how about you make it up to me with a nice breakfast?"

"H-hai!" Tohru bowed.

"Oh by the way Tohru, aren't you supposed to be meeting who you'll be staying with during your studies today?" Shigure asked.

Tohru's face drained of colour. She looked at the clock. She was supposed to meet her new sensei in only thirty minutes! Tohru sank down to her knees.

"Tohru-kun? Are you alright?" Yuki asked a worried look on his face.

Tohru blinked and then jumped up.

"Shigure can I owe you supper instead?"

Shigure blinked and nodded.

"Arigato! I have to go!" Tohru said before rushing up the stairs.

Jumping into the bath Tohru quickly washed herself. She didn't take time to enjoy the warm water that was soothing her muscles even as she hurried. Jumping out of the tub Tohru dried herself off and then wrapped herself in a towel. She quickly pulled on the neat black pin stripped skirt, and the white blouse she had picked out for today. Pulling her hair back she decided to put it into a bun to look more professional. Grabbing a small case of makeup she had bought she applied a thin layer of eye shadow, some mascara and lip gloss. She smiled at herself in the mirror. There was still had five minutes before she had to leave. Looking over her features Tohru grinned, she had managed to pull herself together so quickly, and now she looked ready for anything.

Tohru grabbed her back that contained all the things she would need to show whomever she would be staying with. To think that tomorrow she would be moving in with a total stranger. She would stay there for only three days and then she would return to this wonderful house. Even when she didn't feel she quite belonged, she still loved it. Everything about it was wonderful. She had an amazing bedroom, thanks to Shigure; everyone was always kind to her. 'Oka-san, wish me luck I'm going to meet who I'll be living with and studying under today!'

Tohru took a deep breathe and began to walk down the stairs. She opened the door to where Shigure and Yuki had been sitting.

"I'm leaving now." Tohru said smiling at the wide eyed boys.

"T-tohru-kun?" Yuki stuttered.

Tohru smiled, "Hai? Why is everyone surprised? I don't always look like a kid!"

"Our little Miss Flower is all grown up" Shigure smiled in his sing song voice.

Tohru looked at the clock again, "I really must be going now!"

"Have a safe trip!" Shigure sang as Tohru headed towards the door.

Tohru hadn't eaten anything; actually her stomach had been doing flip flops since the moment she remembered she was to meet her sensei. She didn't think that right now if she ate anything she could keep it down. Tohru sighed as she took a deep breath and walked into the building she had suggested she meet her sensei.

"Ah, Honda Tohru, I've been waiting."

"H-hatori-san?....Ah…eto…s-ensei!" Tohru blushed as she stuttered and bowed.

"You'll be staying with me in the Sohma house. I was surprised to find out that you would be my student….don't think that just because you're Shigure's friend means I'll let you slack off."

"H-hai!!" Tohru continued to bow.

"Honda-san, you don't have to keep bowing."

"Hai!" Tohru blushed, "You…may call me Tohru…if you like."

Hitori blinked and nodded.

"Tohru, lets get started then shall we."

Tohru smiled and nodded.

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"This is your room. You will stay here and learn under me."

"Hai." Tohru said more confidently now.

"You may put your things here."

"Arigato sensei."

"So you'll be moving in tomorrow then?"

Tohru nodded.

"Alright. I guess that's all we really need to talk about then. You may go now."

Tohru smiled, "Arigato sensei. I'll see you tomorrow then."

Hitori nodded and followed Tohru out into the yard.

"I'll walk you to the gate then, so you don't get lost."

"Arigato."

There was a bit of an awkward silence on the way back to the entrance. Tohru stared at the ground intently and Hitori walked a calm expression on his face.

"Ah….it's starting to rain."

Hitori looked up as Tohru held her hand out and let the raindrops begin to puddle in her hand. Hitori watched as she smiled happily at the rain.

"I love the rain. Don't you sensei?"

"….It's just water.."

Tohru turned to smile at Hatori "That's what it looks like doesn't it, but my mother used to say that when it rains if you look really closely you can see angels smiling through the rainbow."

Hotori blinked at Tohru as she smiled up at the sky, the rain beginning to pour down hard on her. It pulled the loose hairs that had fallen from the bun down to hang around her face. She had grown her bangs out a few years back, but they weren't quite as long as her other hair yet, because of that they hung down and shaped her face.

Hitori couldn't help but admire her soft features. The rain delicately traced her pale skin like it was satin. His eyes drifted down until they reached her shirt….her white shirt. He turned his head away assuming she hadn't noticed.

'Tohru…."

Tohru looked down at Hatori who almost looked to be blushing. She was slightly confused.

"What is it?"

"Your….shirt…"

Tohru looked down. Her very white, now very see through shirt was dripping wet. She crossed her arms over her chest in attempt to cover herself and blushed.

"I guess this means the angels got a free show."

Hitori turned his head to look at Tohru. She was smiling. Even though she was that embarrassed she was smiling at him. Hitori couldn't help but curve his lips into a smile. He took off his jacket and put it around her sholders.

"Come on, I'll give you a ride home"

Tohru smiled and nodded, "Arigato sensei."

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Authors note: Another chapter finished! There you go for all you Hatori/Tohru fans like me! I promise to get the next one up soon, maybe not today, but tomorrow!