River of Love

By: Chibi Silver Neko

Summary: First attempt at Shigure x Tohru. Shigure has always been fond of Tohru, whom he calls his 'little flower'. But what happens when his brotherly instincts slowly turn into love? Shigure x Tohru fluff.

Silver: I am finally back home! Woot! Thanks goes out to those that read and reviewed this story and to my silent readers!

Moon in Pisces - Sorry, Shigure was all ready at Hatori's house, along with Ayame. Ha'ri might have some feelings for Tohru, but you know Hatori, he has to be a gentleman. Maybe when I get done with my story, Fate, I'll start the Shigure x Akito fic. And thanks again for the idea!

Single Rose - Thank you! I'm glad you like it! I shall continue!

Rosemont419 - Thank you! I'm happy that you're enjoying it as well!

XdearestX - Wow, my fic intrigued someone. LOL. Well, I have to agree, it is wrong, but it WILL work. But how will Akito feel? O.o

Dae-chan - Yay! You love it! It'll get much better as I produce more chapters! Woot! -grins-

Me - I'm glad you like it! Here's an update!

The Cherry Blossom Artist - LOL. Hatori's my third fav, with Haru in second. Yuki's first, for some reason. Anywho, yea, here's the update. Thank you.

Sango92 - They tend to scare when they flirt with each other. n.n; but I have to agree with you. Hatori being mean to them is funny. I don't know how he put up with them throughout his whole life.

Reader - It is legal, in a sense. LOL.

You peoples are giving me ideas! LOL. Thanks for reviewing! I hope you all continue to support me! Ja'ne!

Disclaimer: I don't own Fruits Basket. Fruits Basket belongs to Natsuki Takuya-sama! No suing.
" . . . " - talking

' . . . ' - thinking

italics - song

Bold and Italics - a flashback or a dream

A/N - Just in case, I'm warning you all now: there maybe spoilers from the anime and manga! And Shigure may seem a little OOC. But it goes well with his struggling feelings for Tohru!

Chapter Four

Tohru nervously gripped her skirt as she stood in front of the restaurant. Ayame had convinced her to go on a blind date at the new restaurant, that had just opened up. And the Hebi had even picked her dress for her while Mine did her hair. Her fluttered as the memory of a few days ago flooded back into her mind.

"Hello, my lovely Tohru-chan!" Came a voice as she walked out of the Sohma Building.

The brown haired girl jumped slightly as she looked over. A smile lit up her face as she saw a middle aged male with long flowing white-silvery hair and cheerful gold eyes.

"A-ayame-san! Y-you came to walk me w-walk me h-home?" The Onigiri babbled, confused, but happy all at once.

Ayame let out a chuckle, hiding it behind his hand as he gracefully strode over to the eighteen-year-old, "Why shouldn't I, Tohru-chan? After all, a princess like you should always have an escort. And tonight, I am your escort, Princess Tohru."

Her creamy colored cheeks immediately flushed at his words, turning slightly warm as he stopped a few inches away, "A-arigatou, Ayame-san . . . But you didn't n-need to . . . go through all of that trouble . . . " She replied, quietly keeping her eyes on the ground.

"Nonsense!" The flamboyant Jyuunishi replied, offering her his arm, "Shall we be going?"

The nervous brown haired girl nodded, shyly taking his arm. Ayame smiled and ruffled her velvet locks gently as they headed down the street.

"Say, Tohru-chan, have you ever been on a date?" He asked, breaking the heavy silence and startling the short girl beside him.

"N-nani? A date? N-no . . . Why do you ask, Ayame-san?" Her turquoise eyes looked up at the tall Sohma beside her, staring at him curiously.

Ayame used his free hand to brush back some hair out of his eyes as he started thinking. A smile soon graced the male's lips once more..

"Then this should be interesting. I have a friend who is in love with this certain 'girl', but he has trouble accepting his newfound feelings for her, and so, I was thinking maybe Honda Tohru could help him?" His golden eyes glanced her.

Tohru nodded, "Hai! I would love to help Ayame-san's friend."

The pale snake laughed and clasped Tohru's hands in his, "Arigatou, Tohru-chan! He will meet you at the new restaurant in town. I believe it's called, 'Monte de Cherie', He shall meet you at 6:00 p.m, this coming Friday! And arigatou again!" The snake kissed her cheek before walking off, leaving a shocked and confused Tohru.

He waved once more before he turned the corner.

Tohru nervously straightened her blue ribbon out, tightening it in her braided hair as a voice called out to her.

"T-tohru-kun? What are you doing here?" Shigure's voice asked, nervously stuttering.

"Eh! Nani?" The Onigiri froze at hearing her Guardian's voice, "Sh-shigure-san!" She quickly spun around coming face to face with the dark haired Sohma.

Her blue-green eyes widened as a blush rose on her cheeks, her eyes staring at Shigure. The Novelist wasdressed in a white formal shirt, that had the top two buttons undone, and dark black dress pants with shiny dress shoes to finish off his attire. Tohru has never seen him dress that formal, at least not since her last meeting with Akito. Even back then, Shigure looked handsome and more mature.

"S-shigure-san, what b-brings y-you here?" Tohru asked, blushing darkly as she tried to slow her heart rate down.

Shigure-san looks so beautiful in that suit . . . It makes him . . . more . . . mature . . .

Shigure nervously ran a hand through his dark hair, resting his other hand on his hip, "Well, Aaya set me up on a date."

Tohru's eyes widened, "Really? A-ayame-san did the same with me!"

Shigure's dark eyes widened and he looked at her. A smile graced his lips as he chuckled. It was best to play it out, Ayame's punishment could wait.

"Well, it seems we were both tricked by Aaya, ne, my little flower?" He winked, making his flower blush more with a nod, "We might as well not make Ayame's effort go to waste. He did spend a lot on getting us into the resteraunt."

"H-hai . . . " She whispered as he offered his arm.

Her small pale hand graciously took his arm and she was led inside. Once inside, Tohru was taken aback at the beauty that surrounded her. The restaurant was truly like heaven.

"Bonjour, Monsieour Sohma and Madamoselle Honda. That is you, am I right?" Said a voice from nearby.

The two turned to a man in a dark tuxedo, who smiled warmly at them. Shigure nervously nodded, returning a smile of his own.

"H-hai, I believe a friend of mine reserved a seat for two?" Shigure replied, Tohru hanging off his arm.

"Yes, right dis way, sir." The tuxedoed man bowed, and started walking off, with the two following him.

He bowed once more as they were led to a private booth, "I hope that the both of you enjoy ze food 'ere and Bon Appetite."

"Thank you." Shigure smiled as he and Tohru sat down.

Tohru's heart punded in her chest as she sat across from Shigure. Here they were, in alone and in a fancy french resteraunt. Both of them in formal clothing and surrounded by classy people. A heavy silence had formed between them as they sat there, both not sure of what to do or say.

"Ano . . . Shigure-san . . . " Tohru managed to say after a few moments.

"Hai?" Shigure looked at her with his black eyes.

Tohru shook her head as the food came, "Never mind . . . "

Japanese Words

Hebi - snake

-chan - used at the end ofa small child's or a girl's name that is close with one.

-san- used at the end of one's name in politeness

Arigatou - Thank you

Jyuunishi - cursed

Nani - What?

Ano - um

-kun - used at the end of a boy's name

Silver: Sorry, i couldn't think of what they should do on their date, but I will have a fluffy moment in the next chapter between the two.