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Disclaimer: I don't own Fruit's Basket or the song "If You See Him" by Reba McEntire and Brooks and Dunn

Two pair of eyes, several tables apart, drifted to the stage as the lights dimmed. Both he and she were interested in this group that sang popular songs from over the sea in America. Oblivious to eachother, both were there, at that spot, for the same reason. They both were hurt, searching for something to heal the hole in their heart cut open by a cruel person who cared only to harm those around him.

"If you see him, tell him I wish him well.
How am I doing? Well sometimes
it's hard to tell. I still miss him more than ever.
But please don't say a word.
If you see Him. Oh, if you see him."

As the song started, it seemed as though a door had been opened, allowing the memories she had fought so hard to push back to rush forward. She leaned back in her chair, closing her eyes. The words the woman sang rang through her soul. One memory struck harder than the other, bring tears down her eyes.

She had just finished with her chores when there was a knock on the door. Opening it, she found the head of the family smiling darkly at her.

"A-Akito-sama! I..I didn't know you were coming here! If I'd known I would ha-"

"Shut up, you stupid girl. Tell me, is it true..? Are you pregnant?"

"Y...yes, Akito-sama.."

"Whose child? Tell me now."

Trembling, she looked away, afraid for her dearest's safety.

"I see...I was right then. Only he would do this to me...baka.."

She heard a low click emit from the pocket his hand was in. There wasn't time to react as the bullet flew from his pocket into her stomach.

She forced her eyes to open, stopping the memory right there. She looked around for a moment to make certain no one had seen her crying and then focused back on the music.

"If you see her, tell her I'm doing fine.
And if you want to, say that I think
of her from time to time.
Ask her if she ever wonders where we both went wrong.
If you see her. If you see her."

He had tears going down his face as well. He knew he shouldn't act like this. So many opportunities for God's servants to see him. He knew he was being watched, but it was hard not to think of her, his sweet onigiri, at times like this. Even though the circumstances between the lovers seperation in the song was different from his seperation with her, the words still struck him deep. Closing his eyes, he too saw a day he wished he could forget...

He ran all the way to the hospital, ignoring the stares and yells of the pedestrians on the sidewalk. He even ran the stairs to her level, leaping over them easily.

Opening the door, he saw Hatori standing there. "Hatori...Tohru..how is she?"

Hatori looked at him and merely shook his head. "She's fine...however..the baby isn't. It died.."

He lowered his head and walked in. Seeing her there brought tears to his eyes. He had brought his love so much pain by starting the relationship. Now, there was only one thing left to do. Pulling a slip of paper from his pocket, he used Hatori's pen to write a note.

"Dearest...I'm so sorry. Please, don't come home again. I don't want to see you gone. I'll send your things here. Go live your life in peace...I love you.."

He lay the note where she would see it and walked out of the hospital, knowing he would never see her again.

Opening his eyes, he shook his head to clear his thoughts and focused on the song.

"Oh, I still want her.
And I still need him so.
I don't know why we let each other go."

"If you see her, tell her the light's still on for her.
Nothing's changed; deep down the fire still burns for him.
And even if it takes forever, say I'll still be here. "

"If you see him.
If you see her.
If you see him.
If you see her. "

The song ended, both stood. They had heard enough. Slowly, the turned and walked out seperate entrances, not seeing eachother leave. Tohru hopped into the cab and left for home. Shigure turned down a path and headed for home.

Well hope you liked it. Review on your way out, please -Daelaeyni