(Chapter Nine: A Song to Remember)
Hatsuharu nodded to Tohru as the song began and she looked out to the crowd as she opened her mouth.
(Verse One: Tohru)
Dear my love haven't you wanted to be with me/
And dear my love haven't you wanted to be free/
I can't keep pretending that I don't even know you/
And at sweet night you are my own/
Take my hand/
(Chorus: Both)
We're leaving here tonight/
There's no need to tell anyone/
They'd only hold us down/
So by the morning's light/
We'll be half way to anywhere/
Where love is more than just your name/
(Verse Two: Tohru and Haru)
I have dreamt of a place (T)/
For you and I (B)/
No one knows who (T)/
We are there (B)/
All I want is to give my life (T)/
Only to you (B)/
I've dreamt so long I cannot dream anymore (T)/
Let's run away I'll take you there (T)/
(Chorus:)
We're leaving here tonight/
There's no need to tell anyone/
They'd only hold us down/
So by the morning's light/
We'll be half way to anywhere/
Where no one needs a reason/
(Bridge:)
Forget this life (T)/
Come with me (T)/
Don't look back you're safe now (T)/
Unlock your heart, drop your guard (B)/
No one's left to stop you (B)/
Forget this life (B)/
Come with me (B)/
Don't look back you're safe now (B)/
Unlock your heart, drop your guard (B)/
No one's left to stop you now (B)/
(Chorus: Both)
We're leaving here tonight/
There's no need to tell anyone/
They'd only hold us down/
So by the morning's light/
We'll be half way to anywhere/
Where love is more than just your name/
When they had finished the entire room applauded happily. They were very pleased with the song. Rin remained silent but clapped anyway to thank them. Hatsuharu watched her expression as she opened the rest of her gifts, and realized that he would have to talk to her after the party.
(Next Scene)
When everyone had left Haru remained behind to clean up his instrument. Rin came back into the room and walked over to him.
"Rin."
"Can I talk to you Haru? Outside?" she said slowly.
"Yes" he nodded standing up and following her.
They walked out onto a back porch.
"What is it?" he asked her gently.
"First of all I wanted to thank you for playing at this thing."
"Sure" he nodded, "No problem."
"And second I don't really know what to say. You practiced that song for me didn't you?"
"Yes" he nodded again, "Came up with the idea months ago."
"Really? Why?"
"Rin" he replied seriously, "I'm not going anywhere. I can't live without you. I just wanted you to know that. Even if now it is difficult for you. I understand. I'll wait for as long as it takes. I'll wait. I just wanted you to" she broke him off with a gentle kiss on his lips and then pulled away.
But he placed his hands on her face and pulled her back kissing her once more. Then they placed their foreheads together and he whispered to her.
"Happy Birthday Suzu. I love you" he replied softly.
"I love you too," she finally admitted in a whisper of her own.
(Till Next Time
Authors Note: Okay. I will write the last one tomorrow! Hope you liked it! Once again I want to explain because some people are still confused. Rin is the Horse of the Zodiac. She and Haru used to be an item but Akito found out and hurt her, which is how she ended up in the hospital. Because of this she tries to have as little to do with Haru as possible. Hope that clears it up for you. See you all tomorrow!!
Note One: The song is called "Anywhere" by Evanescence. I really love their music and just had to use this one somewhere. Found a place!!
Next Time on Rice-Balls in a Fruits Basket:
Chapter Ten: Saying Goodbye for Now
Kandis and Rebecca have to return to the states so Ritsu and Rebecca have their farewells. Meanwhile someone will be making his appearance again and it all begins when he sees Tohru downtown! Find out who next time! As if you can't guess!!!