Chapter 2

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The next few days went by so fast, the days they didn't have free time to even start to think. To tell the truth, all they could think about was the kiss. Tohru felt totally content as she cooked dinner again, but the problem was her concentration seemed off. Just thinking was making her food burn, making more people worried about her than usual. "Honda-san!!" She seemed to wake to the voice; her food was burning for the third day in a row! She quickly shut the stove off, looking at what could possibly be salvaged. "Honda-san, there must be something wrong." Yuki's voice now registered in her mind, she looked up at his eyes. They were filled with worry for her, and she felt guilty for having to worry him.

"It's nothing Sohma-kun, I was just distracted a moment."

"Are you sure Honda-san? You seem distracted from a lot of things lately. This isn't like you."

"I know; I've just been preoccupied with some studying."

"Well, I guess I'll leave you to salvaging dinner. I caught you just before it became to the point where takeout was needed." He smiled warmly as he left, but she was sure he knew something was up. She hoped he wouldn't pry at her, but that wasn't like him. She hoped he didn't tell Kyo, but what could possibly stop things from happening now?

Meanwhile…

"Dumb cat, we need a conversation." Yuki's voice said; looking annoyed at the orange haired person with cat like eyes. He knew Kyo well, but he hated Kyo with a passion. They were also after the same person, but he didn't know that yet.

"What is it, you stupid Rat!?" Yuki had just turned the television off, making him angrier as he already was.

"It's about Honda-san."

"Fine, I forgive you this time you girly man." He said, trying to hide his anger from Yuki's view.

"I think something may be wrong with her."

"What do you mean?"

"You know…the burned meals and all?"

"And you think it's an injury?"

"Well, she should probably see Hatori…but I want to know if something is wrong with her…on…a more emotional basis. Maybe she fears something?"

"I wouldn't know, but I'll keep watch on her. You better call Ha-san."

"Right on it." Kyo finally turned the television back on, so he let his anger slide. He was worried as well; Tohru never usually acted this way.

Meanwhile…

Hatori looked on his files in silence; he had checked Akito this morning. To tell the truth, he hadn't done much other than look at the files. All he could seem to think of was the kiss, and how his feelings were met so easily. 'I want to…believe your words, I know your words are true.' His thoughts went to the kiss, once again…but were interrupted by the phone. "Hello?"

"Hatori, it's Yuki."

"What do you want Yuki?"

"I want you to check on Honda-san tomorrow."

"Is she sick?"

"I don't know, she's been being very preoccupied…ever since you came by for dinner last week."

"I'll check her, I'll keep her with me for the day if you want."

"Good idea, thanks Hatori…but don't be tempted for anything. I won't allow it, and so will Kyo be suspicious. Don't make us want to hurt you Hatori." The phone fell to a dial tone, and he knew that voice. He knew Yuki and Kyo had feelings for the same person he did, but she had told him she loved him more than them. 'I will be able to finally get together with her, I'm sure she would like that.'

Meanwhile…

Shigure looked at the burned meal, he hoped this would have stopped. He didn't want the flower of their home to wilt. "This meal is quite good Tohru-kun, I hope you…" He couldn't speak to her this way, not making her wilt with guilt. The dinner this day seemed quiet, with an absence of noise. All were concerned, and Tohru was oblivious at this moment.

That night…

Tohru changed slowly; she had had to dodge Yuki and Kyo. They were questioning her like she was sick. Yuki had told her that he had called Hatori, and she was going to spend the day getting checked up. At first she had refused, but knew Yuki would not give in. Kyo began chiming in about it as well, but she wasn't able to refuse now. "Well, at least I'll be able to talk with him. We'll be alright…I'm sure of it." She said as she fell asleep that night.

The next day…

Hatori had woken up to an alarm; he had set it so he could check on Akito early. To spend the day with Tohru was a request from Yuki, but he had wanted it too. He crept out of bed, and began showering. He then dressed in his regular, very casual outfit. He made his check on Akito quick, making it seem as casual as possible. He then made his way to the car, driving as fast as he could without getting in trouble. "I better be quick, I don't want to keep Tohru waiting too long."

Meanwhile…

Tohru was dressing as quick as possible today, and she was also dressing very comfortably. Her skirt reached her knees, more conservative than usual. Her shirt was ¾ sleeved, and decorated with an olive green color. It complemented the gray skirt she wore. She made her way downstairs, not dodging Yuki and Kyo this time. Just as Yuki began to talk to her, a knock was received on the door. "I'm here for Tohru…" Hatori said as the door opened, she smiled in relief. She made her way out of the door, and Hatori opened the door to his car, he also sighed in relief. He knew Yuki and Kyo well, and hoped they wouldn't have suspected anything. He began to drive.

"Hatori-san, I have been preoccupied with our kiss lately."

"I have had the same thing Tohru-kun."

"Then what are we going to do today?"

"How about we spend the day doing whatever you want? I mean, this could be our first date and all." Hatori blushed a little, and Tohru was blushing as well. They were both nervous, considering Tohru was having a first date. Hatori was having his first date since Kana, and felt very nervous.

"Well, I want to spend the day with you where you want to go…how about we go to the café?"

"Good idea, then maybe we can look around the shops." Hatori laughed, trying to leave the butterflies in his stomach out of his mind. Tohru was trying to stop it as well, but knew Yuki and Kyo didn't know what was going on yet.

I'm updating Alice 19th fic next, I'll update the next chapter after that. Read and review, I hope to update fast. I'll update Asap, and as soon as I updated my other fic.