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Chapter 3: Raindrops…

It was three weeks before the present day, Ayame and Hatori were having dinner in a small restaurant when a young waitress delivered their dinner.

"Here you are" The waitress said placing the meals in front of them.

She was instantly recognized by the both of them, it was indeed Raine Sohma. She was a very quiet young woman, always seemed to keep her thoughts and feelings bottled up inside. She used to spend a lot of time with Shigure, Ayame and Hatori's best friend and cousin.

Raine was a writer, just like Shigure and was fresh out of college. She spent her last year in college working closely with Shigure Sohma, learning everything she could from him, from writing teqniques to relaxation tips. During that time she became friends with both Ayame and Hatori, however she tried to stay distant. It was obvious to her that they were all three very close friends and she did not want to intrude on their times out together. Hatori, however, always insisted that Raine was not intruding and that she was more than welcome to visit with them whenever.

So, that day they had the chance to meet again. Raine delivered their food and upon realizing who they were bowed and giggled a little. "Oh, hello!"

Ayame smiled and waved a little. "Aye! Raine! How lovely! Oh you look so adorable in that outfit! Come now, give us a twirl!"

Raine shook her head, but twirled around quickly. Hatori smiled a little watching, although, looking back on it, the twirl seems in slow motion. Raine's face lighting up and slowly turning her head, giving a small smile to Hatori. Her large brown eyes never blinking as she stared into his. Her long brown hair wisping around her neck, as the pink waitress dress whirled around her body.

"Oh! Such a beauty!" Ayame said as the twirl ended. "Don't you think Hatori!"

Hatori snapped out of it and looked at Raine. "Oh, yes, it's a lovely dress." He said nodding to her.

She smiled and thanked the men, before rushing off to finish her job for the day.

That afternoon Raine had gotten in trouble twice for giving out the wrong orders. Her boss was very unhappy with her. She did not get a chance to wave good bye to Hatori and Ayame as her boss tossed her out the door and everyone hearing the last words.

"Your Fired!"

Raine took a deep breath and stood up. Brushing the dirt off her dress she spun around with her back to the resturaunt. "Oh…great…" She was just fired from her job, and whats worse, right in front of Hatori Sohma. The man she had been crushing on for about a year now. She sighed and began walking down the street back towards her apartment.

She turned around, looking back at the resturaunt seeing someone staring back. It was Hatori. He began walking her way.

"Raine, Would you like me to walk you home? It's not far I know, but it is getting dark." He said offering his assistance.

She nodded. "That would be nice Hatori, thank you."

"I am sorry about you losing you job." Hatori said slowly as they walked.

"Oh, it's alright, really…no big deal. I am sure I can find another." She said smiling up at him.

Suddenly Hatori felt something hit his head, he touched his hair feeling wetness.

"Raindrops…" He said looking back at her.

She nodded. "It's raining…"

Suddenly it began to pour water from the sky. Hatori quickly removed his coat and held it over Raine's head. "I don't want you catching a cold…" He said trying to excuse his kind behavior.

She smiled and walked along with him. "Thank you Hatori."

Soon they made their way back to her Apartment and stood on the doorstep. "Well, Goodnight Raine." Hatori said bowing a little bit.

Raine quickly bowed back and handed him his coat back. "Here, you may be needing this…" She said pointing to the sky, but as she did so, the rain stopped.

Hatori let out a soft laugh. "Or maybe not?"

Raine laughed along with him and walked into the apartment building. "Goodnight Hatori" She called out to him.

He stood on the doorstep a few moments, then took off down the street towards his own home.

"HATORI….." A voice suddenly pulled Hatori out of his daydream.

"Huh?" He said quickly turning around.

Ayame stood before him holding out a teacup. "You better get this to Akito before he gets pissed."

Hatori nodded and took the teacup. "Oh, yes, that is right,"

Ayame watched as Hatori left the room, then took off out of the house. There was something important he needed to do…no matter what the outcome of it all would be.