Okay, I lied. I said would update more often, but that didn't happen. I could give excuses about finals and papers (which I really did have quite a lot of), but yeah, not good enough when you are left hanging in the middle of a story.
My most sincere apologies to all my readers for my regrettable procrastination, and I plan to complete the story soon, maybe about two or so more chapters after this. I hope you all enjoy the next installment below.
The next few days passed with no real excitement. The boys got used to having Tohru around once again, and they all slipped into their usual routines. Then Kisa and Hiro came to stay the weekend for a different change of pace.
That Sunday, Kisa approached Tohru. "Sissy, uh, it's been a while since we went somewhere together. Can you take me and Hiro to the park?" Kisa closed her eyes, and folded her hands in front of her as if praying for Tohru to say yes.
Tohru smiled at the cute, little girl, and gave her a reassuring pat on the head. "Of course. I'd love to."
Kisa glowed with happiness, and ran off to find Hiro.
While at the park, Tohru gave both of them the peck on the cheek needed to help lift the curse, seeing as they were still children. Kisa smiled in response, and gave Tohru a big hug in return. Hiro blushed a deep crimson, and defiantly turned his head, pretending not to care or really even notice.
As Tohru and the two kids headed back home, they ran into a lost looking Haru. He nodded a greeting, and quickly fell in step with the group. Haru remained silent the walk back whilst Tohru chatted merrily with Hiro and Kisa.
Upon reaching the house, Haru motioned for Tohru to wait outside as the kids ran in.
"Um…yeah. I hear that there's something you need to do with me. So I just thought that it might be good to do that sometime soon," he muttered nonchalantly.
"Oh, I'm sorry," Tohru said surprised and a bit embarrassed. "Uh, anytime is ok, but do you mind if we wait a little longer till after Kisa and Hiro go home."
Haru nodded, understanding, and followed Tohru up into the house.
Tohru turned back, and waved for Haru to go find himself a seat. "Kisa's mother should be here to pick them up soon. I'm going to go start on dinner now. Is there anything in particular you would like to have?"
"Anything you make is always what I'd like. Nothing in particular," Haru smiled softly as he reclined in a good position to watch the television.
Kyo and Yuki walked in right after Tohru had left the room. They both looked very surprised to see their new visitor.
"What the hell are you doing here?!" Kyo yelled, demanding a response.
"None of your business, Kyo. This is just between Tohru and me," Haru replied calmly.
"Tohru? What would you have to do with her?" Yuki asked, wondering aloud.
Haru merely gave Yuki and Kyo a serious look before turning his attention back to the television.
The light bulbs of thought finally flipping on, Yuki and Kyo both jumped in realization.
"Oh, that's why."
Flushing with anger and jealousy, Kyo left the room very quickly to find a place to cool his rage. He knew that this was all necessary, but that didn't mean that it didn't get to him.
Yuki regained his composure very quickly, and took a seat down next to Haru. He ran his fingers through his hair, and looked over at Haru. With a look of concern, Yuki waved to catch Haru's attention that seemed fully absorbed in the television program.
Haru started a bit, and turned his gaze to Yuki's worried face.
"Haru, what if you go black?" Yuki whispered fearfully.
Haru's face grew somber, and he looked up into Yuki's eyes, "You know I can't control it. I'm afraid of what could happen too. She's one of the people in the world I don't ever want to hurt, and all the others would be hurt to see her suffer. That's why, Yuki, I want you in the next room when we do it. Just in case I lose it, I need you to be there to stop me. I know this will be something hard for you to do."
Yuki smiled sadly, "I will be there when you need me. I just pray that it isn't necessary."
Haru nodded in agreement, and gave Yuki a thankful pat on the shoulder.
Tohru came into announce that dinner was ready. She went over to the hall door, and yelled to make sure Kyo heard.
Yuki stood up, and wandered into the dining room. He paused, and looked over at Tohru, "Where are Hiro and Kisa? Aren't they going to eat with us?"
"Oh no, Kisa's mother just came and picked them up. Didn't you hear the car come up the drive?" Tohru replied, bringing out a few last dishes from the kitchen.
"Oh, I didn't. I guess I wasn't paying much attention," Yuki answered.
Haru and Kyo both took their seats at the table, and still kept their solemn faces from earlier.
Shigure waltzed in humming some catchy tune off a popular commercial. He raised his eyebrows at the extra dinner guest, but didn't say anything till he sat down. "My my, Haru, I haven't seen you around here for a while. Please feel free to stay as you need. My home is yours. But there are a few conditions…" Shigure looked up to make sure that Tohru was still getting things ready in the kitchen. "Hurt her, I get creative, really creative, comprende?"
"Shigure, please, cut the Godfather shit," Kyo growled. He was still pissed over Haru's presence, he didn't want a reminder of why.
Haru just nodded in response, and inwardly shivered with his own fear of harming the gentle Tohru.
Dinner was quiet with many glances and glares thrown about while Tohru happily ate her meal, oblivious to the tension around her.
After they had finished the last course, Haru rose and offered a hand to Tohru. "Would you mind heading upstairs with me?"
Blushing, Tohru accepted his hand, and stood up. She looked over at the others, stills settled at the table, and her eyes seemed to plead for a look of approval. Kyo sulked, Yuki was too busy remaining calm, and so it was up to Shigure to flash a reassuring smile.
They both climbed the stairs with an uncomfortable silence, and Yuki rose to follow them up. He was to stay near in case of Haru going black. Yuki took up his post in a room across the hall, close enough to hear screams for help, far enough away that they had privacy.
Tohru led the somber faced Haru into her bedroom, and slid the door shut. She raised her eyes to meet Haru's, and in them there was a plea for help. "What do we do now?" they seemed to say.
Haru smiled faintly at her hesitation, and brought a hand up to her face. He brushed back the hair that hung over her face, and slid his hand to the back of her neck. Haru brought her face up to his and met her trembling lips with gentle yet hungry passion.
Tohru allowed him to lead her over to her bed while he showered her face and neck with kisses. She could feel the heat in her rise, and her body cried for wanting something more.
Haru could tell this, ands knew just what her body wanted. His body had a want of its own, but he mustn't lose his control or he could lose control of everything.
His black personality rose to respond to these strong emotions, and fought to take dominance. Haru fought back with a strength that came from his love for Tohru, and his need to protect this loving heart.
The struggle was almost overwhelming, but the knowledge that he was enveloped in the arms of Tohru pulled Haru back from the brink of disaster each time he faltered.
The love between them escalated to waves of ecstasy, and Haru slipped in his control as for a second as he lost all thought in his mind. Yet at the moment the darkness rose to take over in his weakened state, Tohru wrapped the exhausted Haru in her arms, and gently kissed his eyelids while brushing back his sweat dampened hair. When his eyes fluttered open, they were not the eyes of a cruel black Haru, but the calm, kind Haru she knew and loved.
Tears began to form in his eyes as he realized that he could have harmed this girl in his own abandon. Tohru shook her head, and softly whispered, "It's okay. Everything is okay."
Haru let his body relax in her soft embrace, and the two fell into an innocent slumber wrapped in the others comforting arms.