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All thoughts are italicized
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TRANSLATIONS
Ano um or huh(hesitation)
Iie no
Hai Yes
Arigatou Thank you
Maaa Well, well, well
Nezumi Rat/Mouse
Hentai Pervert
Baka Idiot
Ittekimasu I'm leaving(said from someone leaving)
Itterasshai Take care(said to someone leaving)
Ne Hey(sometimes can be used as "right")
Inudog
Sumimasen I'm sorry
Let's Stay Together…Always
Chapter 8Our Own Romance
Yuki sat in his room, also deep in thought. A small bouquet of flowers lay on the side of the bed. Yuki had never been on a date, well, besides going to the Secret Base with Tohru but this was supposed to be romantic. He sighed. He was wearing a silky, white, long-sleeved shirt with slim black jeans. It was ten till eleven thirty. He might as well head downstairs. He grabbed the small rose bouquet and walked down the steps. "Hmm?" Shigure asked playfully as he saw Yuki pass his study. "You look nice, Yuki, where are you going?" Yuki flushed slightly. "T-Tohru and I are going out today," he replied calmly as he hid the roses behind his back. "Where, Yuki? Ah…as a date?" Shigure implied, coming out of his study to stand in front of Yuki. The nezumi nodded. Shigure smirked, "Have fun." The simple words emitted from his mouth startled Yuki, who would have expected Shigure to make fun of him or take this moment to say something perverted.
Shigure's smirk faded as he busted out a huge smile and whispered teasingly in his ear, "Don't damage our little flower, Yuki." Yuki looked questioningly at Shigure, who winked. Yuki gasped, flushing. "HENTAI INU!" he yelled, bopping the dog on the head with the hand that held the roses. "sighSpoke too soon…" Yuki thought. A few petals fell to the floor when they made contact with Shigure's head. "Iie! Ugh, look what you made me do baka hentai." Shigure rubbed his head, "Augh…I'm always getting hit," he sighed. "If you didn't act like such a baka I wouldn't do it as often," Yuki told him, while he outlined the rose petals in the bouquet, making sure all the roses looked good. Shigure looked up, "Ah…roses? Why thank you Yuki, you're so kind," he said happily, reaching out for the bouquet. Yuki glared at him, stopping the playful dog in his tracks. "Anoo…Just kidding," he laughed nervously in a sing song tone, while he flailed his arms to the side. "They're for Tohru," Shigure smiled as he waved good-bye to Yuki and disappeared into his office. Yuki sighed, and then sat on the couch.
Upstairs, Tohru was just about ready. She was wearing the pastel yellow ribbon Yuki gave her, a light pink sundress (like in the cover of the 1st anime, that's what she's wearing, LOL), and white sandals. She skipped down the stairs to where Yuki was waiting for her. "I'm ready!" she smiled. Yuki's eyes widened. She was dazzling. She wasn't wearing anything extravagant, but she looked very cute in the sundress she wore. "Ne, T-T-Tohru," he smiled, handing her the roses. "Ah! They're gorgeous!" she exclaimed, cradling them in her arms. "Not as lovely as you though," Yuki told her. Tohru flushed, then laced her free arm through his and nuzzled her head against his shoulder. "Thank you, Yuki," she smiled gratefully.
"Ittekimasu!" two voices rang happily. "Itterasshai," Shigure replied, waving goodbye. The two lovers walked past a couple streets to get to their destination: a lovely romantic café by the lake. As they walked by, onlookers gazed up at them. Kids pointed happily, adults smiled and hugged their loved ones, and teenagers, especially the teenage girls, drooled and shot angry looks at the couple. Yuki and Tohru were laughing happily when they arrived at the front of the café. "Ahh!" Tohru sighed happily, "It's like a fairytale!" Yuki smiled at her, her mouth was open in a wide grin and she squeezed his hand as she guided him towards the building. In a way, it was like a fairy tale. It looked like a mini castle, made of white stone with two turrets sticking out at the sides. The stained-glass windows were heart-shaped, and very ornate. The huge double-doors were very intricate: the glass carved and the colors and golden handles. In two words, as Tohru put it, it could all be described as a fairy tale.
A waitress in a cute pink uniform came up to greet and seat them. They were taken to a beautiful room. The tables were spread out, so as not to bother in other's romance and Tohru and Yuki luckily got a table right near a balcony that overviewed the lake. The walls around the balcony were glass, so the sun was visible and its warm rays showered the couples in light. Couples were free to stand out on the balcony and admire the lake. "Arigatou," Tohru and Yuki said to the waitress, who addressed herself as Yumi. She asked for their drinks. "One special, with two straws," Yuki smiled. It seemed that Yumi, who was taken aback by Yuki's beauty, almost swooned when he smiled, even though he was directing it to Tohru. "Hai!" she cried out louder than she intended, a little embarrassed at her swooning act. Tohru giggled as Yumi sped off. "What's funny, Tohru?" Yuki asked, grabbing her hand. "Hmm…the way girls act around you Yuki. Even…," she said in innocent lust as she scooted her chair closer to him. "me…" she whispered in his ear before she leaned in to kiss him. Yuki had flushed slightly when she said the first sentence but by the time her face had been right by his, his heart was beating madly and his flush was deepening its tint. Then she kissed him. Yuki loved it when she kissed him, and when he kissed her. Tohru broke away from the kiss, her eyes closed, her mouth still puckered in a small pout from when they kissed. When she relaxed her mouth and opened her eyes, she saw Yuki flushing, but smiling radiantly. This made her blush along with him. "O, and did he look radiant!" Tohru thought. The rays from the sun were highlighting one side of his face, forming a half halo. Yuki noticed this on Tohru too, because he leaned over and kissed her forehead, asking, "Did it hurt when you fell from heaven, Princess Tohru?" Tohru's blush deepened, but she nuzzled up to Yuki as close as she could without bringing on the curse. "Iie, Yuki, because you were there to catch me in your arms," she whispered to him, squeezing his hand.
By this time, Yumi, who had regained her composure, came with the drink order. "One special for a lovesick couple," she smiled. Tohru and Yuki blushed deeply and parted away from each other. Yumi laughed, "Hey, don't worry, it's cute." She winked and blew an air kiss at them, then, before she skipped off to another table, said, "I'll be back later!" Tohru and Yuki were still blushing even after she left. Sheepishly, he reached for Tohru's hand and she took it. They looked at each other's red faces and laughed. "Well, here's the special," Yuki grinned. Tohru took one straw and Yuki took another as they began to sip the large smoothie drink. A slight pink tint washed over Tohru's face as she glanced up at Yuki sharing the drink with her. She sipped more and then her face lit up. "YUKI! Its strawberries!" she exclaimed. Yuki was taken aback. Plus, some of the people there were staring at her. "Eh?" she said before her whole face turned red. Yuki began to tremble. "Ano?" she asked him, "Ne, Yuki? Are you o--" His shaking became laughter.
Tohru's face brightened and she smiled. It was so nice to hear him laugh, a delicacy she didn't hear often. Well, until last Friday, that is. "O, Tohru, I love you! You make me laugh! Hahah!" he laughed, holding his sides, so he would calm down. Eventually he did, and their chatting topics ranged from school, to the Secret Base. After they had finished their huge drink, Yumi came to take it up and they each ordered a small salad. Tohru and Yuki continued to chat throughout their date. When Yuki asked for the check, Tohru stood up. "Tohru?" Yuki asked. "She wrapped her arms around his neck, making sure the chair was in-between them, and murmured, "Let's go out o the balcony, Yuki? Please?" He grabbed the hand that was on his right and spun around off his chair to face her. Then, he kissed her hand and began to walk to the balcony.
Tohru smiled happily as he escorted her to the balcony. "I'm so lucky!" she exclaimed in her head, "I love Yuki so much! He means so much to me." They walked out on the balcony. "The lake is gorgeous," Tohru stated softly. Yuki smiled at her, nodding. It happened again. Tohru was once again drawn to his amethyst eyes, drowning in their gaze, melting in their loving warmth. The same was happening to Yuki as he leaned in for a kiss…
The surprise of drizzling raindrops broke their kiss this time. "Ano?" Yuki asked. Tohru held out her hand. She felt the soft patter of small wet raindrops on her palm. "It's raining…but the news didn't mention anything about--" Yuki silenced her with a quick kiss. "Tohru, we should head back, it might get worse." Tohru nodded. Sure enough, they had only walked down a few blocks when the rain began to pound down on them. They were only at the park; it would take them a couple more minutes to get back home. Yuki coughed slightly. "Yuki?" she asked worriedly. BOOM! "AAUGH?" Tohru yelped jumping in the air, startling Yuki. Her feet barely hit the ground when her ankle buckled and she stumbled on the wetness of it. "Augh!" she cried as she slipped backwards. "TOHRU?" Yuki reached for her hand as she began slipping away from him. His fingers entwined with hers and, since gravity is evil and they were standing on a hill above the park, they toppled down together. "AAugh? Yuki!" she sobbed, as she attempted to hang on to him despite the fact that they were rolling quickly down the hill. Yuki gasped as a tree came into view. He tugged on Tohru's arm as they were rolling along the ground and brought her close. He embraced her before they collided…
THUD! POOF! "Ow," Tohru sobbed, reaching down to her ankle. "Ano…Yuki?" She gasped. "Yuki? YUKI?" she yelled, searching threw his clothes. She finally found him up against the tree. The nezumi seemed unconscious, so she picked him up and shook the small body carefully. "Yuki? Yuki!" POOF! "AAUGH! YUKI!" she blushed a thousand shades; they were both on their knees. She was still holding him, but he transformed…so…. Tohru tried not to think about it. "Ano?" she heard a soft voice ask. Yuki's eye's opened. "Yuki! Sumimasen, but I hate thunder! It scares me, ano… Sumimasen!" "Tohru…" He looked at her blushing face and realized the situation they were in. "SUMIMASEN, TOHRU!" he yelped as she turned around so he would have some privacy while changing.
She tried to stand but her knees buckled, "Ah!" She splashed in the muddy rain water. "Tohru!" Yuki exclaimed. He laughed. "This is one mess right after the other, are you ok?" He leaned over her, concern in his purple eyes. Tohru blushed. He was so concerned he was almost on top of her. "Yuki! Your shirt! Your shirt will be ruined in the rain! It isn't even buttoned, you'll catch a cold!" He just smiled at her, shielding her from the rain. She sighed softly. She balanced herself up on her hands and kissed him. They parted after a few seconds. BOOM! "AUGH!" Tohru cried in super-shock mode. Yuki only laughed again. He stood up and offered her his hand. She took it, but wasn't able to stand. "We'll have to call Hatori later," he commented. "But for now…"he stated, a lustful glint in his eye. "Eh!" Tohru asked. He grabbed her back and reached under her knees to hoist her up. "O, Yuki! No, I'm too heavy, I…" He gave her an its-ok look. She smiled, and rested her head against his chest.
He was careful to not wake her, or not to hold her too close. He smiled. His angel had fallen asleep in his arms. When he got to the house he took her upstairs to her room. It was jammed; he couldn't open it with one arm, but he didn't want to disrupt Tohru's sleep. He took her to his room and let her lay in his bed. After he had changed into dry clothes, he checked on her. Still asleep. She was soaking wet though…would she catch a cold? Should he… He blushed furiously. "BAD THOUGHTS!" he screamed in his head. He grabbed a beach towel and put it over her, then a normal blanket. Before he left his room, he kissed her on the forehead. "Have a good nap, Tohru." Then he turned off the lights and shut the door.
MWAHAHAHA! I FINISHED! LOL! Now, the next chapter will most likely be up on Saturday or Sunday. Man, my chapters get longer and longer… Please review! I hope you liked!