Disclaimer: I do not own Kana or Hatori Sohma.

Warning(s): For our younger readers who also treasure this paring, I pray that you know that this story contains sexual material. Thank you

Summary: Everyone knows what happened when Hatori asked Akito for permission to marry Kana, but nobody was aware of the happenings the night before. Rated PG13 for sexual situations.

Hold Me Closer

Written By: XBlackfireX

"I'm sorry to keep you waiting Kana. I suppose I took up more time than I promised." Hatori's gray eyes traced to his lover's as she waited for him outside of the Sohma Main House. Kana smiled sweetly, reaching out and taking his hand.

"It's alright sweetheart I don't mind. How is Akito-san faring?"

"He's a little weak, but aside from that his health is improving from yesterday."

"I'm glad. Now where should we go?" There was a hint of excitement in her voice, also a tone of longing in a way. The physician eyed her curiously, a sly smile taking his lips. He stopped her, the both almost to the car. He placed a hand to her face positioning his mouth only a few centimeters from her ear.

"Let's leave Kana."

She shivered from the sensation, let alone the huskiness in his voice. Just the tone sent chills deep within her body. Her hands arose from her sides as she placed them on the sides of his face. She met lips with him passionately. He deepened the kiss, urging her to respond with the passion he knew she possessed. After a few moments the pair released, each softly inhaling air.

"Where should we go my love?" She tapped his nose knowing how that caused a reaction of him scrunching his nose in an adorable manner. He kissed her on the forehead gingerly.

"Wherever you wish to go."

"It's not much, but it's a home for now."

"I think it's wonderful."

The two entered Kana's apartment shortly after the time of ten P.M. Hatori switched on a light before seating himself onto her couch, loosening and detaching his tie. She went into the bedroom where she began to strip herself of her warm clothing. A smile came to her as she rummaged through her possessions to find the proper attire for the evening with her mate. At last, satisfied with her apparel, she pranced into the living room, allowing herself to plop onto the couch next to him. His eyes widened slightly at her now more revealing breast. His hand slowly made its way towards the top of them as he began to create circular patterns with his index finger. She smiled placing her own hand on his.

"What to do, what to do," she began playfully, "I'm yours for the evening."

"Just for the evening?" he asked beginning to unbutton his vest.

She leant in closer, careful not position herself in the wrong way due to his certain condition. "I'm yours for as long as you'll take me."

"That's a long time," he smiled at her slowly continuing to undress.

"Really?"

"Mmm-hmm. Kana," he began, bare-chested, "I don't know what's happened lately, between the two us I mean. Ever since I met you, you've completely altered the person I thought I was. You can't imagine how happy you've made me not caring about my family's curse. You're everything to me and now I want to share my life with you."

Tears began to form and fall as she saw him dig into his pocket for the item she prayed that he would offer to her. Cries were now escaping from her lips as her hands went to her eyes when seeing the doctor take a kneel in front of her. He took her trembling hand within his own as a warm smile claimed his lips.

"Ha-Hatori," she made out through the sobs that continued to escape from her uncontrollably.

"Kana, will you allow me the honor of asking your hand in marriage?"

Time seemed to have stopped, for the moment seemed to last forever. Happiness, sorrow, joy, frustration, new emotions seemed to engulf her all at once. Not being able to speak, she began to nod slowly then vigorously. His declaration of love had been accepted. Tears began to well within his own eyes, him trying desperately to hold them back. She loves me! His soul rejoiced. Kana...MY Kana...she loves me... His logical side cautioned him to be careful, to not trust blindly...to keep in mind of Akito and his punishments...but he ignored it for the moment, choosing instead to revel in the moment, to enjoy the feeling of loving and being loved in return for as long as he could.

"Kana..." He whispered softly, reverently, as he slipped the ring onto her slender finger. She looked at it for several moments unable to believe what reality was hitting her with. Looking into her shimmering eyes solemnly for several long seconds, he struggled to find the truth in her promising gaze that would unlock the chains binding his heart that had wound around him. Releasing a soft, inaudible sigh, he felt his soul rejoice at the deep love shining in her eyes, and he slowly claimed her lips in a tender, loving kiss, praying that his own feelings weren't clouding his judgment.

"Hatori," she managed to murmur between breaks in the passionate kiss. The male stopped short, keeping his forehead in lock with hers, his fingers now jumbled within the depths of her hair. "Have you consulted Akito-san of this?"

"I've arranged a meeting with him as of tomorrow to ask his permission. It's all settled."

"Oh Hatori I love you!" she began to feel stronger sensations taking her down a path she hadn't expected herself to be traveling for a few more months. She placed her arms out to hold him in a dear embrace when suddenly she stopped short remembering what she had forgotten.

"It's alright love. I don't want you to fear hugging me. If that's what makes you happy, than so be it. Besides I think I'll be alright for a few moments without water." He outstretched his arms welcoming her into his body. Without further hesitation she threw herself into his embrace, her arms going around his neck. As expected a cloud of smoke clouded her view. She giggled in a high feminine way as she ran with the struggling sea horse to bathroom.

"Mmm."

"Feeling better?"

He sat up to find himself in her bed unclothed. The covers had been pulled over him covering his lower half. He smiled noticing she too was bare. She sat next to him, her side of the covers draped over her breast. He shook his head, trying to remember the sensation of her embrace before his transformation. He failed in doing so but decided to forget about the matter. His eyes caught hold of the beautiful, shimmering, ring he had given to her out of his love.

"You know," she started twisting her index finger into her hair, "you make a very sexy sea horse."

He snorted, a rolling of the eyes taking place, "Really? Do you think so?"

"No not really," she stated trying to hide the smile that refused to be hidden.

"You know what else?"

"What?"

"I love you and want to be with you always."

He repositioned himself over her in a push-up position as not to embrace her as his soul pleaded him to do so. She brushed her hand against his bare chest, smiling when he tried to kiss her hand. "That doesn't look very comfortable." She noticed his hands beginning to shake as he tried to keep himself elevated from her. He shook his head not letting himself be fooled. She took his arm and lowered him to the side of her where his new position was. The both of them, now lying on the sides of their bodies, continued to stare at eachother lovingly. He reached for her breast slowly, eyes widening when she grasped his hand and pulled it quicker to its destination. He began to caress them softly knowing from his medical studies that woman's breasts were a most delicate thing.

"How many will we have?" she whispered into the silence of the room.

He looked at her in a little confusion, "Of what?"

"Children, silly!" she giggled, hearing a small gasp escape from him. She felt his hands shake beneath the covers.

"We haven't even gotten married and your thinking of children? Oh Kana."

She pouted slightly, watching his eyes soften at her adorable expression. He leant his forehead onto hers their lips a short distance apart. "What? You wouldn't want to have any children?"

"It's not that," he perspired, "the thought just frightens me as of now."

"We could have a little boy and name him after you or maybe a little girl. I've always liked the name Sakura for a girl."

"Sakura is a beautiful name. She would probably be as attractive as her mother," he nibbled softly onto her ear. She pushed him off with her shoulder in a playful manner. He exhaled now turning to lie on his back. She inched in towards his heat-radiating body and leant her head onto his broad chest. His hand went into her hair, brushing it back and forward.

"You're nervous," she told him in a curious tone.

"Why would I be nervous?"

"Your heart rate is above normal."

"I see, well what's the diagnosis? It's alright I can take it."

"It seems, Dr. Sohma, that you've been bitten by a rare insect."

He chuckled softly, "You don't say. Tell me what rare insect has infected me."

"Lovitis Insectus."

"What?"

"The love bug." She pushed herself upwards claiming his lips once more. His legs crossed over hers as she began to deepen the kiss as he'd hoped. Her hands were mangled within the pools of his black hair, her elbows resting on his shoulders. He kept his hands on her lower body, trying not to position himself wrongly for one false move and poof. She pulled away from him, her tongue coating over her lips in an anxious method. He closed his eyes feeling as if paradise were opening its gates and welcoming him in. Never had he felt such a strong sensation as he did now. It was overwhelming.

"I love you Kana Sohma," he whispered into the dark room they inhabited. He waited for her response which came slowly yet lovingly.

"And I love you Hatori Sohma, I love you more than anything."

"Akito-san has been awaiting your return Hatori-san," One of the many servants told the doctor as he led him and Kana down the hallway that led to Akito's chambers. Kana grabbed hold of his hand, as a slight twinge of discomfort lodged into her chest. He squeezed her hand reassuringly knowing that the pressure was not only on him as he prayed it to be. The servant announced their coming and at Akito's word, the door was slid open to reveal the thin boy seated in the shadows. Hatori entered, Kana by his side. He sat her down, his hand slowly slipping from her grasp as he sat in front of her.

"What do I owe this pleasure Hatori?" Akito's cold voice filled the room as the older male had seated himself. Taking a breath for the confidence he couldn't seemed to find, Hatori stated his comings that he wouldn't know would open the door for his suffering.

"Kana and I wish to be married........."

-End-

Author's Notes: This fic was somehow a let go of the pent up feelings I had had for Kana and Hatori. I tried adding a little "flavor" to the story as best I could. Only reviews will tell if I succeeded in doing so. –Farewell for now XBlackfireX