A Forgotten Promise

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Chapter 2

Stealing A Kiss

It had only been a couple of days since Tohru had become the new manger of the Cafe, but she was really loving her job. She was currently going over the menu's wondering what to add and remove from it. She wanted the Cafe to have her own style of food and drink to it. Quietly going over the menu in her office, she didn't hear the young slowly and quietly open the door and shut it behind him. Slowly sneaking up behind her, he placed his hands on her eyes and said "Guess who?"

Jumping and turning around, Tohru came face to face with her intruder. "Oh Matthew, you scared me!" she said as she relaxed.

"I'm sorry Tohru, I just couldn't resist." He replied playfully pouting.

Giggling slightly, "Its ok. Now what are you doing here?" she inquired.

"What can't I come see my dear friend, who seems to forgotten we were suppose to go out to dinner tonight." he said once again pouting.

"Oh! That was tonight? I'm so sorry I got so busy working I completely forgot." She said as she rose from her chair. "Come on we can still go have a late dinner." She said as she grabbed his hand and pulled him out the door.

Outside on the side walk, Matthew quietly watch Tohru fiddle with her keys as she locked the Cafe up for the night. He had know her for almost two years now, and watched as she grew into a strong a young woman. He wasn't sure when it happened, but some where along the way he had fallen in love with her. How he longed to tell her how he felt, but always restrained himself not wanting to be rejected.

Maybe just maybe he would tell her tonight.

"Ok all done. Ready?" she asked noticing the way he was staring at her.

"Yep. Lets go" he said with a smile that could melt any girls heart.

Dinner went well, with the two chatting about everything that had happened in the past week. The both of them seeming to really enjoy the other company. But finally it was time for Tohru to get home. The drive to her apartment was oddly quiet, both lost in their own thoughts.

Matthews POV...

I wonder how I should tell her. Should I just go hey Tohru, here's the thing I like you a lot. Would you ever consider dating me? Yeah that sounds great, she'll think I'm nuts. How do I tell my best friend that I'm in love with her?

Tohru's POV...

Its no mystery that Matthew likes me. But what do I do? I'm not ready to have a relationship with anyone. Or maybe I'm just holding on to some hope that "he" will come find me. Maybe I should just let go, move on. I mean its been three years, I'm sure he's already moved on and found someone he loves. I just don't know what to do.

Before long they had arrived at Tohru's apartment. They quietly walked up to the her apartment and stopped in front of her door. Time seem to go by slowly as they both stood there in silence.

"Tohru can I tell you something?" Matthew began.

"Hmm?" was all she got out.

"Tohru you truelly a wonderful person. And I care about you so much. I..." He paused for a moment. He reached his hand out and cupped her cheek, making her look up at him. "Tohru I love you." he said finally. Before she could say anything he quickly leaned in and kissed her softly.

Tohru kissed him back for a moment before pulling away. Which he took as her rejecting him. "I'm sorry, I know I shouldn't have. I'll be going. Goodnight Tohru." He said quickly as he turned and walked away.

"Did he really kiss me?" She asked herself as she touched her lips. She quickly regained her composure as she saw him retreat. "Wait Matthew!" she called to him. He stopped for a moment and looked at her.

"I..You have to understand, you've caught me by surprise. I..I just need a little time, ok?" she asked almost begging him.

He simply nodded and walked off.

"What do I do now? He loves me and I'm not even sure of my own feelings. And its all because of you. Why can't I forget you, or our promise the you made me so many years ago. Why can't I just let go?" These thoughts swam through her head as she collapsed on the floor and cried.

Authors Notes: Ok first sorry it took me a while to update. I've been sick in bed for a days now.

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Now I know this chapter was shorter than the last one, but I promise the next one will be longer. Once again thanks for the reviews. Hope you enjoyed the chapter.