Author's notes-Oh okay I see how it is... My laptop dies with the next chapter on it so I panic and think it would be cruel not to post the chapter soon so I practically kill myself trying to get it on here. And do I get any reviews for all my hard work? Do I? No not one. What's the deal::sweatdrop: Oh well here's the next one, please review. The death of my laptop shouldn't be in vain afterall.
"So do you need to go somewhere once you drop me off?" Tohru asked Hatori on the way home.
"I don't know if there is anything I can do. However I really need to stop somewhere first on the way to Shigure's. It shouldn't take long." He told her.
"Oh okay." She turned and glanced out the window. It was starting to get dark outside. They made a stop at one house that was about ten minutes away from Shigure's house. Hatori opened his door but before leaving turned to Tohru.
"I shouldn't be that long. Just stay here for now." He instructed her and got out. She stayed put, watching Hatori go to the door. He entered with no one answering the door as though they knew he was already coming. He wasn't in there long though, just as he said. He got back into the car and didn't say a word. Something even seemed to be bothering him but she wasn't about to ask.
The whole way home, neither one of them said anything. They got in the door and Tohru announced their arrival. Kyo came around the corner and noticed Hatori coming in behind her.
"So what's he doing here?" He mentioned pointing at him.
"Oh well he drove me home." Just then Shigure slumped around the corner causing Tohru to jump. She wasn't expecting him to be right there.
"Yeah, Tohru's home. Now we can have dinner." He said in a low tone. Kyo turned to him.
"Are you insane, you just ate about thirty minutes ago." He said.
"That was nothing, besides, Tohru's cooking is the best. I'm starving to death." He explained.
"You've never starved a day in your life." Kyo added heading into the kitchen.
"Well since you're here..." Tohru started, looking back at Hatori. "Do you want to stay for dinner? I mean you've been working so hard, taking care of Yuki and all." Hatori gave her a small grin and nodded.
"Yes, I can stay for awhile. Since Ryana is watching Yuki for now." He agreed. Tohru smiled and went to start dinner. Shigure and Hatori went into the living room to sit. Shigure closed the door leading into the kitchen.
"So what took so long anyway?" Shigure asked once he was sure the other two couldn't hear them.
"She asked me to erase her memory...it didn't work the first time though." He said, rubbing his tired eyes.
"Why would she want that anyway?" "The baby didn't make it. Something went wrong. I wasn't there to find out but he was cursed. There's no mistake about it now"
"That doesn't make any sense though"
"Don't you think I know that. I didn't even find out what Zodiac animal he was." Shigure brought his hand up to his head and let out a sigh.
"I think this is more then we can even grasp. Does Akito know about any of this"
"I haven't had the chance to tell him yet." Hatori admitted.
"Kyo? What are you doing over there?" Tohru asked him as he leaned towards the closed door leading into the living room.
"It's nothing. Did you need any help?" He offered as he walked over to her.
"No, I'm almost done." She told him. "But you can get the plates." They both went to the door and opened it. Shigure's face lit up as Tohru brought in the food. He sniffed the air and smiled more.
"It's the best smell in the world." He was practically drooling.
"Stop being so ridiculous and start acting more like an adult." Kyo hissed back.
"How you manage to go from being so serious to how you normally are is beyond me." Hatori added. They all ate quickly and silently. Shigure was too focused on eating while Hatori obviously had too much on his mind. Kyo glanced over at Tohru, who had no clue what was going on. After everyone was finished she cleared the table as the other three just stayed where they were.
"Being full is the best feeling." Shigure smiled. The other two just ignored him. He glanced around the room and noted something strange. "Yah know, when Yuki isn't here, it's too quiet around here. There's no arguing or anything like that. Guess I'm not use to it." He stood up and stretched.
"Yeah so what, you'd think it was too quiet for you. No one's here the whole day after all." Kyo said, continuing to slouch in his seat. "I don't care if that rat ever gets back." Hatori just kept to himself. He looked over at Shigure. He shook his head slightly and turned to leave the room.
"Something wrong?" He asked.
"Oh no, nothing. It's been a long day. I'm just tired." He grinned and walked out quickly. Unfortunately, Hatori had already noticed how pale he suddenly looked.
Tohru came into the room with some tea. She looked around the room.
"Where's Shigure?" She set the tray down,
"I don't think he's feeling well." Hatori stated as though it was nothing surprising.
"Oh no, what's wrong? Was it something in the food? Maybe I made him wait too long to eat. I made Shigure sick? This is horrible." She started to panic.
'Where does she get these crazy ideas?' Kyo wondered trying not to look frustrated.
"No it has nothing to do with your cooking. If it was that, all of us would be sick. He'll be okay I'm sure." "Please go check on him?" She asked still concerned. Hatori agreed and left the room.
"Yah know you shouldn't get so worked up about these things. That dog doesn't get sick so much. If you can't do anything anyway, what good is it to worry so much?" Kyo told her.
"I know but I can't help but worry. And besides I would think that people feel somewhat better knowing someone else is thinking about them when they are not feeling well." She brought up. "Whenever I was sick and mom took care of me it was always made me feel good knowing she was concerned. Wouldn't you if someone was soo worried for your safety or your health?" She asked him. He looked down, not sure what to say back. No one had ever been concerned for him like what she was saying. He let out a huff and stood up.
"That or the person feels like they are becoming a burden on you because it's putting your priorities on hold. Anyway, let's go see what's going on." He suggested, ending the conversation. Tohru followed him out. They met up with Hatori out in the hallway in front of Shigure's door.
"I think he'll feel better tomorrow. I need to get going though." He told them. Tohru didn't seem so upset anymore once he said that. "I'll come by in the morning. There's nothing I can do for right now." "Do you think he'd like some tea?" Tohru asked him.
"I think that would be a good idea." Hatori answered and went to leave. Once Kyo knew Tohru was out of ear shot he turned to Hatori.
"I don't know all the details but I know something big is going on here. How long are the two of you going to keep secrets from the rest of us?" He demanded. Hatori opened the door to go outside but turned back to Kyo.
"We don't even know everything but even if we did, you should know your place. This doesn't concern you right now"
"Just because none of you think I'm part of this, doesn't mean anything. I'm cursed too, in case you forgot." Kyo snapped.
"Nothing has changed, so don't get your hopes too high." Hatori warned him, ending his side of the conversation.
"I don't."