Chapter 6

First Date

Last time - Well...Satsuki and Hatsuharu are about to go on their first date! How exciting!

Okay, I'll admit...I'm mad. Why isn't anyone reviewing? Is it because Idisappeared for so long? Is there something wrong with the story? If you guys want something changed...just tell me! I'll take suggestions. In fact, if you guys have anything input you want on CNH, tell me now because I'm in the process ofrevising it. Don't ever be afraid to tell me something. You guys haven't done anything wrong except not reviewing! URG! Just do something about it...please.

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Ominecent POV (ya know...normal POV where you magically know everything that's going on. Pretty cool, no?)

Satsuki went home feeling ten times happier than usual. She had fallen in love and made someone very happy. (A/N: hey, I'm always happy to get a hug)

When she walked through the door, her smile was so big and happy looking that Armitage immediately knew what happened.

"Someone's glad today. May I ask who asked you out at school?" Armitage inquired.

Satsuki blushed deeply. "Hatsuharu. And it's nice that I'm someone he can actually get close to."

"Aw, that's so sweet and adorable!" (A/N: dude, I swear that everyone tells me this at leat once a week. But it's a happy thought!)

This only mad Satsuki blush even more. Of course, that had been her mother's intention. Besides, the stronger the blush, the more love! (A/N: Heh, I just made that up! That makes me feel better...and I think that there are too many author's notes...oh well)

"Well, I have some homework to do and then I should probably call Haru..." Satsuki trailed off.

"You two should go to a park on Sunday. It's been really nice out and you two would be so cute!" Armitage was full of excitement for Satsuki. She was growing up so quickly, but, after all, she was 15. (A/N: I'm only 13 and I have a bf (edit, had one)...I just wish that my parents understood me more...but one day! Oh, victory will taste so sweet! Like cookies...or icecream! Shutting up now...)

It was a Friday so one more day until the weekend. (A/N: remember in Japan, they only get Sundays off of school. Poor souls...just kidding. More time to see your friends to me, and more sax playing!)

Satsuki looked at her math homework blankly. She had make it though three fourths of it but was now stumped by the harder questions. She tried working then out different ways but none of them seemed to work so she asked Armitage for some help. That was the help that she needed and she finished.

That had been all of her homework for that night and so she was able to call Hatsuharu. (A/N: That's sorta how I functioned. Only, my parents can't help me with my math so I'd end up calling my bf for help. I need to really quit babbling. Is that why you guys don't review...no one said that you had to read these...just wanted to give you an insight to my life...)

They talked about just about everything Sohma related. They full function of the curse, about all the memers, how everything seems to tie in, and the deathly subject of Akito.

"I don't get him. He's always been so evil to me. I never did anything," Satsuki stated.

"Well, I'm sure that Yuki didn't do anything either. It's just something that only time can reveal." Hari had encouraging words of wisdom.

She blushed. "You're right. Forget about that for now. I was wondering if you'd like to go to a park on Sunday. The one by the middle school is a nice one to walk around in." (A/N: how she knows that is way beyong me)

"I like that idea. What time?"

"I dunno." She pondered for a moment."How 'bout two PM?"

"Sounds good. Well, I gotta go now. See ya at school tomorrow." CLICK.

That went well, Satsuki thought.

"I wonder if dinner is ready yet..." Just as she said that, the little girl, Chihira, came to get Satsuki for dinner. (A/N: Not to eat her. Goobers...)

"Satsu (their nickname for her since they're so little), food time!" little Chihira told her with a cite smile on her face.

"Oh, arigato. I was just beginning to wonder if it was done."

They both went to the table to eat and then everyone headed off to bed.

Although, Satsuki had trouble getting to sleep. She couldn't get Hatsuharu out of her head. For some reason, she kept worrying about him. She felt like something bad was going to happen. But after telling herself over and over again that he would be fine, she drifted off to the dream world. It was a restless sleep, but she made it though the night in one piece. (A/N: Oh no! She shattered into a billion pieces! Sorry, had to do that...)

As she awoke, she relaized that it was a bit early in the morning for any normal person to be awake.

She did some morning stretches and some yoga. Then she decided to take it upon herself to make breakfast.

By the time she was done, everyone had woken up and was ready for the day to start.

They all ate peacefully and anyone old enough washed their own plate.

Satsuki had to get her uniform out of the dryer. Yuji had spilt apple juice on it when he wasn't being careful...again. He also ended up breaking the cup it was in a little after spilling the juice. Satsuki was just thankful that it wasn't grape juice or cranberry juice. Those would both leave stains.

After getting her uniform on, she brushed her hair and made a small bow with a long ribbon ends. She brushed her teeth and then made sure that everything was in her school bag. Yup, everything was ready to go...except Ross who hot a bit of a cold. Satsuki could walk to school, it wasn't that far away and by now she knew her way. Besides, it was good excercise since she didn't have P.E.

She headed out the door and started on her way. The streets and sidewalks were very empty, but she left earlier than most people do, so she got a bit of a headstart. When she was about to reach the school, Haru and Momiji went by in Hatori's car. Then the car stopped and Haru got out to be with Satsuki. Then, when Haru closed the door, the car drove off to the school.

"I guess we get to see each other early today," Haru joked.

"Yeah..." Satsuki blushed.

Haru chuckled to himself seeing her do that.

"Wh-what's so funny?" she asked turning a deeper shade of red.

"It's just so cute when you blush like that," he told her while covering his laughing mouth with his hand.

"Uh...thanks, I guess..." After saying that, Hatsuharu was able to stop laughing and he took her hand and they walked to the school.

When they got there, Momiji wanted to know what had taken them so long.

Satsuki quickly came up with an excuse. "I tripped and so we were a little slower," she lied, hand behind her head in embarrassment.

"Oh, that makes sense," Momiji said and then he left the two alone.

When Haru was sure that Momiji was out of earshot, he told Satsuki, "Smart."

She just fell to the floor and blushed deeply.

"Don't feel bad. Here, let me help you." He extended his arm out to her and she reached for it reluctantly.

"It's okay, I don't bite...hard," he teased.

Satsuki let out a small giggle as she got up.

"See, being happy is good," Haru informed her. "And I love your smile," he added. (A/N: My bf used to tell me that a lot, especially whenever I'm down. He told me that all he wanted to see was my beautiful smile.)

Satsuki probably couldn't blush more in one hour, but she did. She was just overtake by all of the love she was being shown at school and at home, family and friends, everywhere and everyone. It felt so good!

"Now, don't blush yourself to death," Haru joked. "Let's go to class."

Satsuki did better than usual in school and seemed to always have a smile on her face. Everyone knew that something was going on, but they didn't know with who. None of them were dying to know, so they didn't follow her or watch her every move. (A/N: Which is just creepy if ya ask me)

Eventually though, most od the family found out, minus Akito. Just about everyone had been eluding him and just didn't want to be near him.

And that Sunday at the park...it was one of the best days that Satsuki ever had.

They walked around together, hand in hand, enjoying the beauty of it all. They talked and flirted and had a good time. They watched the sun set and saw the stars in the sky. Even though they didn't kiss that night, it didn't want that they didn't love each other.

When Valentine's Day came, it had been 2 1/2 months and they still hadn't kissed. Haru had asked for one, but Satsuki got too nervous and just couldn't do it. Maybe another time, she had thought.

Even now, a full three months later, they still hadn't kissed. It seemed that in most relationships, they kissed within the first week, but they were taking things at their own pace.

But them, everything changed. This doesn't have to be a happy story, does it?

Ha! Cliffhanger! Actually, pretaining to the stary at hand here...this is half based on my own life experiences. I just wanted to have as much naturalism as possible, so this is the way to do it. Even though I wrote this while having a bf, and now typing it when I don't...it brings back the sweetest and the most tearjerking memories...it's so happy but yet so sad... Well, go on to the next chapter...