Disclaimer: I only own Watari and Hanano. Oh and I realized something, there's a guy in Fruits Basket named Katsuya, my Katsuya is different. They are two different people, sorry if I confused anyone.

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Fifteen Days

Chapter Two

Day One: Hatori

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Hatori sighed softly and took his glasses off, rubbing the bridge of his nose and closing his eyes. "Damn," he whispered as he started back on the files he was filling in, his hand cramping slightly.

"What's the matter, dad?" Saya asked from her place at the computer.

"Nothing, this is just so much," he replied and looked over at the red-haired girl, typing. He felt bad for putting all this work on her but every since the new year they had been swamped with patients and he needed a secretary.

"Yeah, we have been getting a lot of people lately," she replied and pulled her legs up in the chair, pulling her long hair back in a ponytail. She cracked her knuckles then went back to work on the computer, her tongue sticking out of the corner of her mouth slightly. "All these people getting injured, sheesh!" she ranted while pulling out another file. "Why can't people just walk around in bubbles like that guy in Bubble boy, he never got hurt!"

Hatori chuckled as he listened to his daughter then shook his head and placed his pen down. He leaned back in his chair and folded his arms behind his head, sighing.

"No fair!" Saya yelled. "You're done?"

"Yep," he replied and gave her a small grin, winking at her. "I got all the easy stuff."

"Oh, you meanie-face!" she said and pouted, turning back to the screen and throwing him evil glares. "Always gets all the easy work and gives me the typing," she grumbled and jumped when her cell phone rang. "Hello," she said when she flipped it open. "Oh, okay, let me ask."

"No," Hatori stated simply. (AN: Don't you hate when parents do that before you even get to ask your question.)

"Dad, I didn't even get to ask you yet," she said with a pout. "Minase is having a birthday sleepover this weekend. Can I please go?"

"Fine, but leave Minase's number on the fridge so I can call you if I need to," he said and placed his feet up on his desk.

"Yay! Thank you, Dad!" she said and ran over and hugged him. "He said yes," she replied into the phone and giggled, closing it and walking back over to the computer. After about another hour of typing, Saya was finally done and they went to McDonalds for something to eat. "Daddy, this food is so fattening," she said when they were standing at the register.

"They have salads," he replied back with a smile. "Get one."

"Fine, I want the Caesar salad with a lemonade," she said and fixed her sleeves then crossed her arms.

"You know, I'm really hungry so I want a Big Mac and a coke, biggie size it," he replied with a grin.

"Dad, you're going to be as big as a sumo wrestler and the ladies won't like you anymore," she replied, her eyes widened. "You know, get more food, Dad. Eat more."

Hatori chuckled and paid for the food, shaking his head. "Find us a table," he said, looking down at her with an amused smirk.

"Fine," she said and walked away, turning around a corner.

"Here you go, sir," the girl behind the counter said with a sweet smile. "Oh, and I think you'd still be a hit with the ladies."

"Thank you, ma'am," he replied with a nervous smile as she batted her eyelashes, grabbing the food. He walked away to where Saya was and slid into the booth, heaving a large sigh.

"Let me guess, the cashier was hitting on you," Saya said with a grin.

"How'd you know?" he asked in reply.

"You always do that little sigh thing when a girl hits on you," she replied with a grin. "I know you to well, Dad. It's sorta scary."

"Yeah, it is," he replied and laughed, taking a bunch of fries between his fingers and biting them. He chewed slowly and took a sip of his soda, looking out of the window watching as a girl with dark, wavy hair walked by. He lowered his eyes and swallowed, opening the box that contained his hamburger. I miss you Saki, he replied and took a bite from the hamburger.

"Dad!" Saya yelled.

"What?" he asked and turned towards her.

"I asked if your heart attack on a bun was good?" she said with a smirk, then frowned. "Are you alright? For the past few days you've been zoning out."

"I'm fine, sorry," he replied and took another bite of the hamburger. "How's school been?"

"Dad," she replied. "Don't change the subject!"

"I'm not changing the subject, it was done with," he replied and took a sip of his soda. "Now, how has school been?"

"It's been fine," she replied with a frown and stabbed at her salad with her fork, placing the green leaves into her mouth. She eyed him, he's hiding something from me, I know it, she thought. "Dad, on the way home can we go to the bookstore, I want some Harry Potter books."

"Fine," he replied and finished off his fries, looking out of the window with a frown.

When they finished, he stopped at the familiar bookstore and pushed the door open, hearing the tingle. He stopped when he saw Saki sitting behind the counter, flipping through a magazine before quickly walking into the fiction aisle. He stopped near the H's and dragged his finger along the spine before pulling out the first three Harry Potter books. He walked up to the counter and placed them down, she looked up at him and smiled before gaping at him.

"Someone is a Harry Potter fan," she said after scanning the books and placing them in a bag.

"They're for my daughter, actually," he replied and took the change, looking at his watch. "Thank you."

"Wait!" she yelled and grabbed onto his jacket, then let go with a blush. "I'm sorry, but have met before?"

Hatori shook his head turned to leave but saw Mayuko blocking his way with a grin on her face. "Hello, Mayu-chan," he said and placed his hands in his pockets, knowing he'd have to wait.

"Hey, Hatori, how's it going?" she asked.

"Good but I have to leave," he replied and rushed out the door before she could reply. He got into the driver's seat of his car, placing the bag in Saya's lap and turning the ignition on. He drove home and walked inside with Saya following, placing his keys and jacket on the table. "Saya, I've got to go to Shigure's a little later, okay?"

"Sure, I'm going to start on my homework," she replied and walked to her room.

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Hatori knocked on the door to Shigure's house, waiting patiently as Tohru slid it open and gave him surprised look.

"Hatori, it's not a good time," she whispered and glanced over at something he couldn't see.

"I need to talk to Shigure, it's important," he replied and placed his hand on the doorframe.

"Okay, but don't say I didn't warn you," she replied and moved to the side so he could walk in.

He looked around and saw Saki sitting at the table, his eyes widened and he quickly walked down the hall. He stopped when someone grabbed his arm and turned to see Saki holding onto his sleeve. "Yes?" he asked.

"You are going to tell me how I know you," she demanded and stood in front of him, glaring up at him.

"I told you before, we have never met," he replied, calmly, he hoped.

"Then why did I have a dream about you before I met you?" she asked.

"You're asking for answers that I cannot give," he replied. "Now please move so I can talk to my cousin."

"You're not going anywhere until we finish this," she said and crossed her arms over her chest.

"The we'll do this the hard way," he replied and moved her to the side, walking into Shigure's study and locking it. He leaned against the door a sighed as he felt her fists banging onto to it.

"Open this door, damn it!" she screamed. "Tell me why I dream about you! Tell me why you look like my kids!"

He took a seat in front of Shigure and placed his face in his hands, rubbing his eyes. "Shigure, this is terrible," he said and looked up at the man who was giving him a sympathetic smile. "I can't see her again, not if her memories are coming back."

"Hatori, you knew they would," Shigure replied. "You said they'd conflict with her powers and that eventually her memory might come back."

"I had hoped to be long gone before that happened," he replied with a spiteful look in his eye. "I should've left town when I had the chance!"

"Hatori, don't beat yourself up about it," he replied. "You couldn't have left if you wanted to because of Akito's funeral."

"I know," he replied.

"Maybe it's a good thing she's getting her memory back," Shigure said thoughtfully. "I mean, Akito's dead and can't stand in the way. You two could be happy like you wanted to."

"She's moved on, Shigure, or did you not see the huge diamond on her finger," he replied bitterly.

"Don't get mad at me," he replied.

"I'm sorry, Shigure," he said as his fingers wrapped around the locket he pulled from underneath his shirt.

"Why do you always mess with that locket when you're upset?" Shigure asked. "Where'd you get it anyway?"

"It makes me feel better and I got it from Saki," he replied and opened it, looking at Saki's smiling face. "When's she getting married?"

"On Valentine's Day," he replied. "It was the guys idea, he thought he was being romantic, I guess."

Hatori watched as Shigure chuckled, then stood. "I'll see you later," he said and left, walking to his car and leaving. He arrived at his apartment and walked inside, placing his keys on the counter and grabbing a slice of pizza from the box on the counter. That Saya, she's more resourceful then me, he thought as he walked down the hallway and looked in Saya's room. She was sprawled across her bed, laying on one of her textbooks with a pencil in her hand. "Goodnight," he said as he gathered all the things and put them in her book bag then placed her under the covers. He then got himself ready for bed and slipped under the covers, falling asleep instantly.

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Hope you enjoyed. R&R

Yoko Touma