Hiii! Look, I updated on time. Alright, it's at the end of the weekend. But it's still the weekend! So there. Lol. This chap. was amazing. Not cuz it's any good. It isn't. I planned it on the way to the library and back. Not much time for planning actually. In fact, I didn't plan a lot. Only a couple of things happen in this chap. The amazing thing about it, however,was that it was 4 pages. I don't know how that happened. No clue. But it is an IMPORTANT chap. so read it. Shout-outs at bottom.Enjoy.

YOO-HOO! LOOK HERE: Chapter 7 is dedicated to Indigo Siren who sent the most feel-good review ever! Thank you so much! You really made my day!

Chapter 7

When Yuki and Tohru walked in, they came upon a very, very, very strange sight.

Shigure was…actually…could it be?…maybe it was all a dream…but no…it seemed real enough…it must be true…he must actually be working.

What a mind-shattering thought.

He didn't just look like he was working either. He was, in all honesty, working hard at his newest novel.

It was crazy. No, it was insane. Never, never in his wildest dreams did Yuki imagine that Shigure actually worked. Well, he knew the guy did write all those popular novels, after all the bills got paid, didn't they? But to see it with his own eyes was a whole other story. It was mind-numbing, at the least.

Tohru, though, was pleasantly surprised.

(A/N: Now that we have spent a few minutes on the amazing-ness of Shigure working, let's move on shall we? No offense to those who love Shigure! I ADORE him! In fact I adore every one of the Mabudachi Trio…Ayame…Hatori…Shigure. It's REALLY hard for me to decide which one I like best! In fact, I haven't decided yet. I've been putting it off like other people put off their dirty laundry. You just don't wanna do it until you absolutely haveto. Lol. I love Ayame's funnness, (btw, I think they got his voice completely wrong in the anime! It's too deep for this character!) but his seriousness too. His regret concerning Yuki is interesting. It makes his character complicated. I like that. Hatori's pain (from Kana) does the same for him. Shigure's the only one we don't know that well, actually. It's weird. But it's only brought about a veil of mystery around him, that's lifted for a breif moment when we see Shigure with Hatori, smoking (I don't enjoy that last part. The smoking part. Not the other part). AAHHH! I just reread this and I realize I sound morbid by thinking pain was interesting. I'm not. I just think that pain complicates a character. It's what makes a character interesting. If a character goes around all preppy all the time with no pain, hurt, sadness to speak off…well, he or she is pretty boring, right? That's all…wow…this is sooooo long. I have got to keep a better reign on myself…Lol. End.)

It was another few minutes before Shigure looked up. Yuki and Tohru hadn't moved since the moment they'd walked in.

"Awww…look at the sweet couple. Holding hands and everything…it's sooooo cuutte. Although I am a bit put out that I wasn't Tohru-chan's first. Ah well. Que sera sera," Shigure said, shrugging his shoulders. (A/N: I hope I phrased that last part right. I want it to sound like it does in the anime…)

Tohru and Yuki realized they were still holding hands from when Yuki had grabbed on to it to stop Tohru from slipping in a puddle of water in the woods. He must have forgotten to let go. (A/N: Woops… ;P )

The pair pulled apart suddenly and at the same time. Both of their faces were red as tomatoes and Shigure was finding it a really difficult task to hold his laughter in. In fact, why was he holding it in?

Yuki and Tohru's faces went even reder, if possible, when they heard Shigure's crazy laughter.

Both ran away from the scene of over-whelming embarrassment; Yuki with a mumbeled excuse of having to go to his room to go study and Tohru to the kitchens to cook dinner.

It was another few minutes, actually quite a few minutes, before Shigure stopped laughing. He couldn't help it. It was so funny. They were so awkward around each other; it was hilarious!

When he did stop, the only sounds that could be heard in the house, came from the kitchens where Tohru was hurridely banging a few pots and pans together. There was no sound from Yuki's room or Shigure's study.

Later that afternoon, Yuki came down into the kitchens, searching for Tohru. He found her outside, taking the laundry down from the clothesline.

"Honda-san," Yuki said.

"Eep!" Tohru said, surprised. She turned around. "Oh Yuki-kun. It's you. You scared me," she said.

"I'm sorry. I just wanted to tell you that I was going to my secret base for a while. I want to work a bit today. Would you like to come?"

"Oh, I'd love to Yuki-kun. But I can't. I still have to make the rest of dinner and clean up a bit. I'm sorry. I would have loved to!" Tohru said.

"It's all right. Don't worry about it. Just make sure to make a lot of dinner today. I'm going to be hungry when I get home!" Yuki stated, smiling.

"You got it!" Tohru said, giving him a thumbs-up. She waved goodbye, as he walked off. She'd really wanted to go with him. It felt like she couldn't spend enough time with him sometimes. Ah, well. Back to work.

Kyou came home before Yuki did, an hour before dinner. He came in quietly, wanting to sneak in without being seen. He had to get to his room before anyone saw him.

"Kyou-kun? What are you doing?" Tohru asked, coming out of the kitchen. She had been about to go upstairs, to do a bit of her homework before dinner, when she saw Kyou tip-toe across the living room (A/N: I don't know what else to call it…sorry.), carrying some package in his hands. She couldn't see what it was from this angle, but it was square.

"What are you carrying?"

'Too late,' thought Kyou.

"Oh this?" Kyou said, present it. It was a medium-sized package, wrapped in brown paper and tied with some string. But it was thick. "Oh, um…this is…um…it's got some leeks in it. Yeah…uh…leeks." 'Oh, great job, idiot,' Kyou thought to himself. "Um…I have them because…" Suddenly a light bulb came on. Standing up straight, Kyou looked Tohru in the eye and said, "I stole them from Yuki's garden so that he couldn't give them to you and you couldn't cook them. I hate leeks! And I wrapped them in this paper so that nobody would notice. But I guess it didn't work too well, huh?"

"Oh no! Not at all! I had no idea what was in the package until you told me! No idea at all!" With that, she turned around and headed back into the kitchens, basically saying, "Oh, go about your merry way. Don't worry about me. I'll just pretend I never saw you."

Kyou sighed. "Phew!" He hadn't expected that. But he was proud of himself, he hadn't blabbed to Tohru. About her birthday party or her present currently under his arm. He smiled looking down it. He hadn't actually gone to his Shishou that day. He'd gone shopping for Tohru's birthday present. He'd spent all afternoon looking for the perfect thing and he'd finally found it in an out-of-the-way shop. Now all he had to do was make sure Tohru never came across it while she cleaned.

Once in his room, Kyou closed the door behind him. Looking around, he finally decided to store the present in his underpants drawer. He figured that was the one place Tohru would never look. (A/N: he's right. Our Innocent Tohru would never do such a thing. The same can't be said however for a certain friend of this authoress…eni-chan! Tsk, tsk, tsk. So sad really…shakes head… "She used to be such a nice girl," said a grandmother somewhere. Lol)

Some time later…

Tohru was in the kitchen, making final preparations for today's dinner. She was washing her hands for the last time, when suddenly she heard someone behind her.

"Honda-san. Are you done yet?" Yuki asked.

"Eep!" Tohru turned around. "Yuki-kun, you're making this into a habit. You've got to stop creeping up on me like this!" Tohru laughed and Yuki smiled.

"I'm sorry. Would you like any help carrying dinner into the dining room?"

"I would love some. And when did you come home? I didn't hear you."

"Oh, just a little while ago. I'd gotten dirty working in the garden so I wanted to take a shower."

"Oh, okay."

The two headed into the dining room, carrying the meal between them.

Yeah, I know that isn't the best ending. I'm sorry. I didn't want to include the dinner cuz it's not important so I had to end it here. Oh, well. There are quite a few hints in this chapter concerning the presents from a few certain people to a certainsomeone else. Trust me.

HELP WANTED: Here's the thing. I know what Yuki, Kyou, Shigure, and Ayame are getting Tohru. I still need to figure out what Hatori, Haru, Momiji, Hana, Uo, Kagura, Kisa, Hiro and possibly Akito are getting Tohru. If you guys can offer suggestions in your reviews, I'd really appreciate it. Please do so! I need help! Thank you!

Shout-outs:

Indigo Siren: Wow. You have absolutely no idea how much your review meant to me. I mean, seriously. It's crazy. I keep re-reading it and every time, EVERY time, I feel soooo giddy. Whenever, I'mmomentarily depressed from now on, that's what I'm turning to. I swear. Lol. Anyway. I REALLY hope you keep on reading this story. REALLY do. PLEASE do. Lol. Hope you enjoyed this chappie.

DetroitRockCity: Wow. blushesThank you for your review. I really loved it. It made me really happy knowing I was on AuthorAlert for you. Thank you for that and I hope you weren't disappointed with this chappie.

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Suriana Amaya: Did I ever say he hugged her? No. I didn't. I have no idea what you're talking of. None whatsoever. (whispers secretly): just between us though...i fixed it. Lol. don't tell anyone.: I hope you keep reading.

SerenaClearwater: Your review made me laugh so much! I loved it! And I love Goldfish too! YAY! Lol. I had to get one YaY in there somewhere. Lol. I hope you remembered to read this story... I didn't quite get your review though. What did you mean, you needed to include an "H"? (confused)

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Animefreakkagome: I don't know if you should go around saying that kind of stuff. It might give me a big head. And we wouldn't want me stepping on all you little people, now would we? It would hurt. Trust me, I wear heels that are considered weapons in some country out there, I'm sure. LOL. Just kidding. Loved your review! Thank you so much for putting up with me! I think you're my most consistent review at the moment!

Eni-chan: Hi! I hope you enjoyed the shout-out in the chappie! Lol. Don't worry. At the rate of reviews I'm getting, (52 at 6 chappies! YES! (punches arm into the air)) I doubt I'd live a long and fulfilliing life if I stopped writing. Lol. THANK YOU! You are the only one who mentioned the fluffiness of that chappie! For that, I thank ye.

All right, that's it! YAYNESS! Review soon people. 5 before I even think about updating! Lol. YaY! ok. Ja ne!

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