Chapter 6

Nightfall2525: Well, I'm still not writing a lemon.

Teardrops of the moon: I hope I can keep it up…

Slow Motion Runner: Don't worry about it; I'm glad you're back.

Hatori felt warmth against his chest that morning; Tohru had grasped his pajama top, her head snuggled into his chest. He felt like staying there, but knew if he was late for Akito's check up…he'd get it. He worked very gently; having been experienced with doing this before with Kana, he made sure Tohru was still asleep. He changed out of his pajamas, getting dressed, while feeling his regret from moving from Tohru. 'I wish Akito didn't take so much time, I just wanted to be like that for awhile…' He sighed and made his way to Akito's room, in the big estate. His walk seemed longer than usual today, and he took note of the gravel under his feet, the sky a clear blue, with clouds that looked fluffy. This was a sign of a good day, and a good day to just do something outside.

Meanwhile…

Shigure woke, almost forgetting the events of yesterday. It hit him hard, when he had remembered; there were no smells from the kitchen. "Well, I guess I'll just have to get take out…" He sighed as he said this, cursing at what had happened yesterday, it made him regret greatly. He knew that he had to be harsh though, considering what Kyo was being so stupid about. 'I guess it's time to order take out breakfast then, o wait…school is today. I better do it quickly.' He made a silent gesture, quickly ordering as he looked at the worn take out menu, remembering what had happened a while ago, standing in this spot.

Flashback…(Shigure's POV)

I remember ordering take out that day too; I mean…come on. Tohru had woken from that mudslide today too; she got a fever from so much work. Considering I met her earlier yesterday, I couldn't say I knew her that well. I had always been telling Yuki we need a flower to brighten our home, I didn't know it would end up being Tohru. To tell the truth, I thought things would go well…until I heard crash. I walked up the stairs, hoping that it was just the outcast I knew all too well. Then I saw it, Tohru holding the orange form of Kyo, and Yuki clung to my neck a little. "Can we ever stop that stupid cat?" I smiled a little, but then I heard what made me worry.

"We've got to take him to the hospital!" Tohru yelled, she was still in Yuki's clothing, considering the mudslide had put most of her belongings in its claim with the mud. A piece of wood hit her head, and the next thing I knew…I was in my zodiac along with Yuki. The next thing I heard was the doorbell ringing, and her rushing down the stairs as she yelled. "They're all animals!" I swear I would have laughed if I weren't in my zodiac form.

"O, Shigure-san has animals now? Don't see many women around here…Anyways, that will be-" The delivery man of about maybe 18 just stopped, I walked forward, handing him my wallet. Tohru was now sitting down on her knees, holding the boxes of take out in her arms. I swear, it seems like yesterday that happened.

End Flashback…(end POV)

Shigure laughed at the thought of this moment at all times, made him almost forget what he was doing. "Excuse me, is anyone there?"

"O, sorry…I'm going to order…"

Meanwhile…

Tohru woke with a start; she knew school was today. It took her a minute to remember where she was exactly. She noted that Hatori had left a note, mostly just saying he was checking up on Akito. She went to get dressed immediately, pulling out her uniform. She then managed to find the kitchen rather easily, making a quick breakfast. 'I hope they can eat breakfast without me…Well, I'll see them in school.' She ate the remains of whatever she had made, which most likely was some onigiri. She had just gotten out of the door when Hatori appeared; she smiled a little. "Hello Hatori-chan."

"Tohru-chan, I was going to give you a ride to school." She nodded as she walked to the car; the drive was quite well. Tohru was like her old self the whole way; Hatori hoped that that would never change. He reached the school all too soon, hoping to be able to keep a good eye on her. "I'll pick you up after school, okay Tohru-chan."

"That would be great Hatori-chan." Tohru said as she gave him a quick kiss on the lips before she opened the car door. He pulled out after he couldn't see her anymore from his distance; he smiled, thinking of after school instead of work he had to manage. 'Akito's dying so fast...' He thought, a sad thought somewhat subduing his hopes.

Meanwhile…

Yuki and Kyo had walked to school in complete silence; there was deep regret in their thoughts. They wanted to see Tohru, and wanted to change what had happened yesterday so badly. For now, they had to settle to calming down what they had done to her, and so they walked to school in hope she was there. They entered homeroom as usual, finding Tohru looking like her old self. As soon as she saw them, her head lowered, and she looked away…at least from Kyo. "Hello Kyo-kun, Sohma-kun."

"Hello Honda-san, are you feeling better?" Yuki went forward, realizing Kyo was the only one Tohru feared at this time.

"I feel less tense about it, but it will still take time. It's okay Sohma-kun, I'm going to be all right." She looked up at him, trying to make a somewhat excuse for a smile. Yuki seemed to see how deep it must have hurt her still, and he could see Hana and Uo from coming closer. Tohru went closer to them, and Yuki went back to Kyo in defeat.

"How is she?"

"Well, she's still hurt."

"How long?"

"I wouldn't know stupid cat." Kyo wasn't in the fighting mood, and to tell the truth…neither was Yuki. The overbearing guilt of making Tohru hurt at all…was making them less into their usual antics. They wanted the cheerful Tohru back, the one that made them glad to exist, not the dismal one that couldn't even stand to be near them. To see her smile fade was the worst thing possible, they wanted the flower back in the house, cooking and cleaning, doing anything but staying away from them. "Well, here comes the place that I don't want to be near…" Here came his fan club, how he wanted to fade off now.

"Sohma-kun! Why are you so down? You should be happy!" Their voices were so annoying, and at this time of day was not what he wanted. He got up, walking out of the room with a storm. The entire fan club was shocked, unable to understand why their prince would do such a thing. Kyo looked out, knowing Yuki was going to come back, and he did. Yuki came back with a more usual look as he sat back down, not wanting to at all be involved with such a stupid club at this moment. This day was going to be quite interesting…

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