Wedding Day
Selene Serenity
Disclaimer: I don't own fruits basket or its characters, sadly enough. But I do own this fanfic so please do not copy or steal it.
Author's Notes: Hey all. A two part fic I thought up while at a friend's wedding! Also for your information, I fancy the ShigureMii pairing and so in this story the two are together and Mii is living with him, Tohru and the boys, though they are not married. Also, she knows about the curse. Please enjoy and have fun figuring out how Tohru's future husband is!
Wedding Day
The soft sunlight leaked into the bedroom through the closed curtains. The light poured over the rather large, pink bed in the corner of the room. The occupant of the room remained in a state of dreamy sleep. She breathed in and out, breath brushing over her pink lips, which formed a soft smile. Giggling softly from a dream, she rolled on to her side, snuggling deeper into her pillow.
The serenity of the scene was quickly destroyed when from outside an extremely energetic voice cried, "Tohru! Tohru are you awake yet!!!??"
Tohru's eyes shot open and she jumped into a sitting position. "Huh?" she blinked.
"Come on Tohru! Get up!" The voice called again.
She rubbed her eyes and pulled off her covers. Placing her feet on the ground she stood up and walked over to the window. She pushed aside the curtains and opened to window to find the blond and ever energetic Momiji Sohma outside. "Mo...Momiji?" She looked at him with wonder. "Why did you come here to wake me up so early?" she asked.
"But Tohru..." Momiji let out an embarrassed sigh. "It's your wedding day Tohru!"
Tohru's face quickly became flushed and she fled from the window. "That's right!" She cried frantically. "How could I have forgotten!?" She hurriedly shed her pajamas and put on a simple skirt and shirt. In a rush she swung her bedroom door and trampled out of the room.
Meanwhile Shigure Sohma sat in the main room of his house reading the morning paper and sipping from his tea. His peace was soon disrupted not only by Momiji's shouting from outside, but Tohru's frantic running from upstairs. A smirked appeared upon his face as he put his paper and tea down on the table. She stretched as he stood up and meandered over to the stairs where Tohru would be coming from. Sure enough Tohru soon came bounding down the hall in a frenzied state. As she reached the first step she tripped over her own feet and went flying into the air. Shigure, expecting this to happen, stretched out his arms and caught her, making sure not come too close, so as not to transform. "Woah, Tohru," he chuckled. "We don't want our bride to get herself only hours before the wedding."
"I know," Tohru blushed. "I just...forgot for a moment," she lightly bit her lip and averted her eyes.
"Shigure, for goodness sakes but the girl down. She needs to get ready before her friends arrive," a female voice scolded almost playfully. Tohru peered over Shigure's shoulder and spotted Mii standing behind him.
"Oh, good morning Mii," she smiled as Shigure let her down.
"Good morning Tohru," she gave a smile in reply. "Now go over to the table and sit. I made breakfast for you."
"Oh, Mii, you didn't have to do that! I would have done it!" Tohru gasped.
"No, no, no." Mii swayed her finger in front of Tohru's face. "This is your wedding day, no cooking for you. And besides, some is going to have to cook in your place while you're off on your honeymoon."
"But..." Tohru began.
"No buts! Sit down right now missy!" Mii insisted.
"Right!" Tohru yelped and sat down at the table just as Momiji entered the house.
"Tohru are you all right?" He asked worriedly as he sat down next to her. "I heard a lot of noise!"
"Everything's fine Momiji," Shigure assured him as he resumed his seat at the table. "Tohru just had a little fall is all. Isn't that right?"
"Yep." Tohru nodded. "Shigure caught me before I could hurt myself."
Momiji let out a huge sigh of relief. "That good. We can't have you hurt today!"
"That's right," Mii agreed as she came over to the table holding a tray of food in each hand. Carefully she placed them on the table and eyed them over. "Here we go. One for Tohru," she said lifting one plate and placing it in front of Tohru. "One for Momiji, two for Miss. Uotani and Miss. Hanajima when they arrive and that leaves just one more," She paused after giving Momiji his plate.
Shigure eyed the whole process and began to reach for the last plate, hoping Mii wouldn't see. She did of course and quickly snatched the plate up. "Good! Enough for me!" She grinned.
"Awww Miiiii....don't be so mean!" Shigure whined and made a pouting face at her.
Mii rolled her eyes and snorted at Shigure's pitiful state. "Oh don't be such a baby. I was just kidding. We can share." She said and put the plate between them and handed Shigure a pair of chopsticks.
"Ah, you're so good to me." He sighed contently and stole a quick kiss from her then began eating.
"So I go from being mean to good in a matter of seconds, hm." Mii sighed, but also began to eat. Tohru gave a little giggle at the scene as she at her food.
Not long after there was a knock on the outside door. Tohru stood up and began to head for the door. "That must be Uo and Hana." She said with a smile. She slid open the door and beamed at her two best friends.
"Hey Tohru." Uo smiled back.
"How are you doing this morning Tohru? Your signals seem a bit out of sorts." Hana said in her normal monotone voice.
"Oh well, we almost had a little bit of an accident, but I'm fine and I suppose I'm a bit nervous...but that's normal right?" Tohru explained, her tone growing a bit uneasy.
"Of course it is." Uo replied and hugged the onigiri. "Just some wedding day jitters. Don't worry about it."
"Right, of course." Tohru smiled and nodded, hugging Uo back. She then hugged Hana and let them both inside.
After everyone had finished eating Tohru, Uo and Hana left for Ayame's shop. They needed to have Tohru go to her final fitting, for the 'touch ups' as Ayame had put it, for her dress. As soon as they entered the shop the piercing cry of "I'm sooooooooo sorry!!!!!!" Rang their ears. The cry belonged to of course, Ritsu Sohma. Ayame had been swamped with his normal work, as well as all the outfits for the wedding and he had need more help than just Mine and Ritsu had volunteered for the position.
"No, no, it's all right Mr. Ritsu." Mine assured him as they both bent down the pick up what appeared to be a spilled box of pins.
Ayame emerged from the back of the shop thanks to the commotion, but immediately noticed their guests and rushed over to them. "Tohru!!! Ah, it's so good to see you, and your lovely friends too!" He gushed over them. "Now, come into the back we only have so long until the big moment. We need to get your wonderful dressed finished," Ayame, said as he ushered the three girls to back room. Once in he carefully took Tohru's dress off a rack where it had been hanging alone. "Tohru, you put this on while I got show Miss. Uotani and Miss. Hanajima to their dresses.
"All right," Tohru nodded. "Thank you Ayame."
"Of course dear. Anything for you." Ayame smiled broadly at the girl before leading the other two outside, closing the door behind them.
Tohru smiled as she held her dress out in front of her. This was the first time she had seen it this complete and was extremely exited over how lovely Ayame had made it. She slipped into the dress after some time and took a good look at herself in the mirror. The dress showed off her shoulders, but not enough to make her look like she was trying to show them off. The sleeves draped down like curtains and covered Tohru's hands for the most part. A light pink ribbon was tied around the waist and a light pink lace trimmed the skirt of the dress, which billowed out around her. The long lacy train of the dress trailed along the floor behind her, attached by the pink ribbon. "Oh Ayame, it's beautiful..." She sighed dreamily.
A knock on the door startled her out of her dreamy state. "Tohru...its Ritsu. Ayame wanted me to come and start the final adjustments."
"Oh, come in Ritsu!" Tohru replied and walked over to open the door.
Ritsu stood in the doorway, holding the box of pins that had earlier been scattered on the floor. He looked Tohru over and did his best to smile. "You.... you look very pretty Tohru," he whispered meekly.
"Thank you very much Ritsu!" Tohru beamed. "So what would you like me to do?" She wondered.
"I just need you to stand over there, at the center of the room. I need to pin the bottom of your dress up a bit so we can get the last of the lace on," he replied, racking his mind for the answer, trying to say everything correctly, since he didn't know all that much about sewing.
"Okay," Tohru replied and walked to the center of the room and stood perfectly still. "Is this good?"
"Yes," Ritsu nodded and got down to his knees next to Tohru and began to pin up the dress, just as he said he would. "So how is the weather outside today?" He wondered, trying to break the awkward silence.
"It's very nice out actually. I'm so glad that it didn't rain like the weather report said...ow!" She yelped at the end of her sentence. Ritsu had accidentally poked Tohru's leg with one of the pins.
"Ah, Tohru!!!!" He shouted unnecessarily. "I'm soooo sorry!!!!" He jumped up and started his usual panic attack. Before he could start running around Tohru reached out and firmly grabbed his shoulders.
"Ritsu! I'm fine. It was just a little prick really!" She assured him. "Please, just don't worry about it."
Ritsu immediately calmed. He starred at her for a moment, almost in a state of shock, but then he head dropped and he grew sad. "I...I'm really sorry Tohru. I'm just no good. I wanted to help but I'm always getting in the way here. Maybe...maybe I shouldn't go to your wedding today...I'd only get in the way and mess it up. I don't want to ruin what's supposed to be the happiest day of your life."
Tohru watch Ritsu with sadness reflecting in her eyes. She thought a moment, not wanting to say the wrong thing to the upset monkey, but then began to speak. "Ritsu, a girl's wedding is supposed to be the happiest days of her life...and that's why I need you to be there. You're my friend and I'd be sad if you weren't there to share this day with me. Please say you'll come Ritsu?"
Ritsu gasped and slowly raised his head to look back at Tohru who was still look at him with worry. "I...I...Tohru, are you sure you really want me there?" He question.
"No...I don't want you there, I need you there."
"All right...I'll do my best to not do anything to ruin it."
"I know you won't do that, Ritsu."
"Thank-you.... Tohru."
After that Ritsu finished pining the dress without any more issues. Ayame came back in, followed by Uo and Hana already dressed in their own dresses. "Ah Tohru, you are a vision of loveliness!" Ayame sighed and rushed to her side. "And once I sew this lace on the masterpiece will be complete!" He laughed loudly and went to work. When all was done he had Tohru look at herself in the mirror. "Now, what do you think my dear?"
Tohru merely starred at her own reflection. "Oh, Ayame it's beautiful!" She cried happily. "You did a fantastic job!"
"No, no, Tohru. You are the one who is beautiful. You're what is making my dress a smashing success!" He told her sternly. "And don't you forget that."
"Ah sweet Tohru, you look wonderful," Hana said with a smile as she and Uo walked next to the soon-to-be Mrs. Sohma.
"Ah, it seems like just yesterday we were sitting in the school yard and you told us about moving in with the Sohma's...and now you're marrying one," Uo sighed. "Our little Tohru is growing up so fast."
"Indeed she is," Hana nodded solemnly in agreement. "I think I may cry..."
"Hey, save your tears for the actual wedding huh Hana?" Uo smirked.
"Yes, of course."
Suddenly Mine burst into the back room. "Excuse me, Miss. Tohru, a Kagura Sohma just called for you."
"Oh no! That's right, I have an appointment with Kagura so she can do my hair!!" Tohru immediately panicked.
"Calm down Tohru," Uo laughed. "You still have plenty of time. You're all done with the dress right?" She looked over at Ayame.
"With the lovely Tohru's yes, but I still need to work on your dresses," he looked from Uo to Hana.
"It's all right, I'll just meet you two back at Shigure's house," Tohru smiled.
"All right then," Hana nodded in agreement.
"Okay, I'll see you all later!" Tohru smiled and headed to the door.
"Tohru!" All five cried.
Tohru jumped in shock and turned back to face them. "Yes? What is it?"
"I think it'd be best if you change before you leave? Don't you think?" Ayame smirked.
Taking a look down at herself she blushed and realized she was still in the wedding dress. "Oh right!"
After quickly changing Tohru hurried over to the main Sohma house. She reached the immense doors and looked up. 'I haven't been here in a while,' she thought. 'Not since...' Tohru quickly shook her head trying to rid herself of the memory that was surfacing. 'But every time I've come I've had someone greet me...or escort me. Should I knock?' She wondered.
"Ah...Tohru?" A male voice said from behind her. Tohru jumped and spun around. There, standing before her was Hatsuharu.
"Oh, Hatsuharu, it's only you." Tohru let out a sigh of relief.
"What are you doing here Tohru? Shouldn't you be getting ready?" Haru questioned her.
"I am. Kagura is supposed to do my hair," Tohru replied.
"Ah." Haru nodded. "Well, why don't I walk you there?" He asked while opening the huge doors.
"Thank you Hatsuharu! That's very kind of you." Tohru smiled and followed him in.
"So, how are you holding up?" Haru asked after they had walked in silence for a bit.
"I'm doing fine. I bit nervous of course...I mean, he still hasn't shown up yet. I'm afraid he'll miss the wedding. His flight is cutting it awfully close." Tohru stuttered.
"I wouldn't worry about that." Haru replied softly. "He wouldn't miss this for the world. He cares to much about you to miss it. And if something stopped him, Kagura would probably go find him and drag him here." He smirked. "Right?"
Tohru giggled, her nervousness releasing a bit. Her giggle developed into a full-fledged laugh. "Right," she said after finally calming down. "Thank-you Hatsuharu. I needed a good laugh."
"No problem," Haru shrugged. 'Its nothing compared to all that you've done for us,' He thought. "Ah, here we are." He said as they reached one of the many houses. "I'll see you later then?"
"Yes," Tohru nodded. "Thank you again Hatsuharu."
With that said she knocked on the door and waited for Kagura to answer. Soon enough the door slid opened and Kagura greeted her with a friendly, but tight hug. "Hi Tohru!" She smiled.
"Hello Kagura," Tohru sweatdropped and hoped that Kagura would release her soon, which she did.
"So, come on in!" Kagura stepped aside from the doorway to let Tohru in. After Tohru took her shoes off Kagura began down a hallway. "My room is this way," she said and led her into a rather large bedroom. "You can sit over at the dresser," she said and pointed to the other end of the room.
Tohru quickly complied and sat down on the chair in front of the dresser. She watched herself in the mirror and saw Kagura approach her from behind. The boar picked up a brush for the dresser and began to run it through Tohru's hair. "So are you getting excited Tohru?" She wondered.
"Yes! Of course I am," Tohru replied. "Not to mention nervous."
"Oh but Tohru, it's true love! You shouldn't be nervous about that. I never have been," Kagura said in a melodramatic tone. "I mean what's there to be afraid about. You're marrying the man you love. And its not like it's that much of a change right? You've been living in the same house with him for years now. True love knows no fear."
Tohru sighed, but smiled. "I suppose you're right Kagura. I do love him...with all my heart."
"See! That's the spirit. It's your wedding day, you should be smiling, not frowning."
Kagura, after finishing Tohru's hair, did her own then pulled her dress and other needed accessories from her closet. "I'll go with you back to Shigure's all right?"
"Sure, that'd be fine." Tohru agreed.
The two girls made their way to the woods, down the path and to Shigure's house. As the house came into view, Kagura's smile turned into a frown. "Oh no!" She gasped.
"What is it Kagura?" Tohru wondered.
"He's coming this way!" Kagura replied through her teeth.
Tohru took a closer look and gasped as well. "What'll we do!?"
"HIDE!" Kagura shouted and pushed Tohru into the bushes. "Stay there," she whispered and then walked down the path a little bit more. "And just what do you think you're doing here? We said you couldn't be around here today. It's bad luck to see your bride before the wedding, don't you know that?" She scolded.
"Where is she?" His voice inquired nervously.
"I'm not going to tell you," Kagura crossed her arms, not backing down.
"Fine..." He sighed in defeat. "Then just tell her..." His voice grew lower and Tohru couldn't hear what came after.
"All right." Kagura nodded. "I promise to tell her. Don't you worry."
He nodded and began to walk farther and farther from Shigure's house, until he was out of sight. "All right, you can come out now," Kagura turned and winked at Tohru in her hiding spot.
"That was close," Tohru let out a sigh of relief. "Um...what exactly did you ask you to tell me?" She blushed.
"That he loves you," Kagura smiled at the onigiri who was blushing like mad.
"Ah...thank you Kagura," was Tohru's flustered reply. 'I love you too...' she thought, hoping it would reach him, the man she loved.
Author's notes: So, I'd really like to know who you think it is Tohru's marrying and why. I dropped a few hints here and there, but just remember that not everything is what it seems! :3 Please review!