River of Love

By: Chibi Silver Neko

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

Silver: This story is getting to be really popular. I hope you all will continue in supporting me with this story. There just might be a sequel when I'm done with it. I finally came up with an idea for this story. It has something to do with Akito! -insert evil music- -looks around- where did that come from? Thanks goes out to those tht read and reviewed my story! Thank you!

Deadlykitty - Thank you! I did overlook Tohru's reaction to Shigure's nudity, didn't I? Let's see she was caught up in the moment, shall we? I'm happy that you're enjoying this story! Thank you!

Nozomulover - Thank you!

Midnight 1987 - Thank you! Was the last chaper really intense? LOL.

KillMexIfYouCare - I accidently overlooked Tohru's reaction to them changing back . . . As for Yuki, he's just upset . . . He's hiding itthough, unlike Kyo. Poor Kyo.

XdearestX - n.n Foreshadowing, what a beautful thing. Just wait until you read this chapter. Akito makes a visit! And this time, he's a girl! n.n;

Yashas-baby - Calm down, don't cry and laugh yourself to death. LOL. I'm glad you love it though.

I am planning on having Shigure's dog instincts kick in some more. If you don't see anything in bold, just ignore that note. n.n; Thanks for reviewing everyone!

Disclaimer: I don't own Fruits Basket or the song, River of Love. River of Love belongs to LeAnn Rimes. Fruits Basket belongs to Natsuki Takuya-sama! No suing.

" . . . " - talking

' . . . ' - thinking

italics - song

Bold and Italics - a flashback or a dream

Bold - Shigure's dog instincts is speaking

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!

And there will also be swearing, because of Kyo's bad mouth. n.n

2nd A/N - Since I'm going to bring a female Akito in here, and there's a strong sexual attraction between her and Shigure, I'm going to warn you all now, there is going to be sexual content intended in this chapter. And maybe for the rest of the story. I'm still unsure of later chapters though. Please do not be offended if you don't like this stuff. Just skip through it for your sake.

Chapter Seven

Arisa raised an eyebrow as she and Saki stared at the brown haired girl, sitting in between them. For the past few days, Tohru's happiness level seemed to have been going above her usual happiness level. Not only that, she would also often go into one of her dreamy states and the only way to bring her out of it would be for someone to scare her. The Yankee waved a hand in front of a spaced out Tohru as the Onigiri sighed happily.

"Uh . . . Tohru? Tohru-chan?" She said, staring at her friend, "Tooooohrrrruuuuu-chaaaannnnn . . . " Arisa said, trying to get her friend's attention.

"Hmmm . . . " Hana closed her eyes, sensing the Onigiri's electric signals, "Tohru-chan is in love . . . "

Arisa's blue eyes widened as she brushed her sandy blonde bangs out of her face, "Tohru-chan is in love . . . ? But with who?" The rebel looked over at Kyo and Yuki, who both looked away, "Ok, both of you know something. Fess up, Orangey, Princey. Who's Tohru-chan's object of affection?"

Yuki jumped slightly, glancing at the two girls out of the corner of his eye as Kyo fumed. The Neko sunk into his seat as he, too remained silent.

"Who is Tohru in love with?" Hanajima asked, shocking Kyo slightly.

"Yeow! Why the hell did you do that, you damn Goth!" Kyo hissed, glaring angrily after his body felt slightly numb for a few seconds.

"You and Princey over there seem to be very glum, while Tohru-chan is so happy, it's creepy." Arisa replied, pointing to Tohru.

"Huh?" Tohru shook her head as she was finally brought back to reality.

"Tohru, what made you so happy as of late?" Hana's purple eyes looked at the brown haired girl, sensing Tohru's confusion.

"Oh? Um . . . " Tohru smiled nervously, glancing at the two Sohmas as her words got caught in her throat.

"Kyo? You're in love with Kyo?" A grin slowly formed on the sandy blonde's face and she alughed lightly, "Way to go, Kyokyo!"

"I did not win her over! She is not in love with me!" Kyo yelled, standing and pointing at Tohru, "Why the hell would I fall in love with an idiot like her?"

Hana narrowed hereyes at Kyo and she was soon chasing Kyo around, shocking him with her electric waves.

"Hey ouch quit that!" Kyo yelled, trying to escape her shocks.

Yuki sighed, shaking his head, "Baka Neko . . . "

Arisa blinked, turning her gaze to Tohru, "If you're not in love with Orangey, then who are you in love with?"

Tohru blushed furiously as Kyo could be heard in the background, yelling and running away from Hanajima. The brown haired Onigiri avoided her friend's gaze, staring at the floor.

"Hey, you can tell me and Hana. We aren't going to judge you for it, Tohru-chan." Arisa said, drawing Tohru close, "Come on, tell Uo-chan."

Yuki stood, lifting up his tray, "I'll be leaving now. I will see you later, Honda-san, Uotani-san." He replied, bowing slightly before walking away.

"Well, who are you in love with?" Uo asked, still holding Tohru close, "Come on, now."

"Shigure-san . . . " Tohru replied, not looking at her.

"Shigure?" Uo stared at Tohru in shock, earning a nod from her.

Shigure's heart pounded nervously in his chest as he gripped teh bottom of his robe. His dark gaze stared at the floor as his dark haired leader sat across the room. Akito smiled before standing. Her red haori slithered behind her as she swiftly walked over to her Inu.

"I'm glad you could make it, Shii-chan." She whispered, lifting her hand to gently stroke the Inu's cheek.

Shigure clenched his hand tighter, shifting slightly to escape his God's touch, "I'll always come to your call, Akito-san . . . " He said as the sick Sohma Leader cupped his cheek, her pale fingers carressing his skin.

"You haven't come to visit me as of late, Shigure. Why is that?" Akito whispered, now nuzzling the Novelist's chest as she settled into his lap.

Shigure's heart thumped more, his instincts screaming at him to leave now.

Tohru . . . Tohru, not God . . . Run . . .

"B-because Hatori-san said you were not feeling well, Akito-san . . . Gomen if I heard wrong." He replied as his Leader now nipped at his neck, her hands sliding into his obi.

"I'll forgive Shi-chan, if you stay with me for today . . . " She whispered, blowing into his gently, "Shigure-san must make it up to his God . . . "

Run . . . Tohru-chan . . . Go . . . Tohru . . . Escape . . .

His instincts yelled. Shigure closed his eyes tightly, his body getting tense as Akito continued to kiss his skin, slowly undoing his clothing. Shigure's eyes suddenly shot open and before he could think, he caught herthe female Sohma's hand before it could get to his thigh.

Akito scowled, almost glaring at her dog, "Shii-chan? What is the meaning of this?" She asked, almost growling.

"Gomen . . . Akito, but my heart isn't into comforting you today . . . Not today, not ever again . . . " Shigure said, pushing her hand away.

Akito bared her teeth at her Inu's actof defiance. She shoved Shigure away angrily, standing.

"Who did this to you, youu damn dog?" She hissed, her teal colored eyes narroing in hatred, "Tell me now,dog!"

Tohru . . . Escape back to Tohru . . .

"Was it that wench, Honda?" She growled, standing before Shigure.

Shigure only looked up at her, "I wouldn't tellyou, even if you were a better person,Akito-san . . .You can't harm the person that owns my heart . . . "

Akito clenched herhands into fists at her side before turning away fromthe dog, "You stupid dog . . . I get it . . . that Honda girl . .. She got you under her spell, doesn't she?"

"Gomen, Akito-san. I-i have to be going . . ." Shigure said.

The dog stood and bowed before walking out.

Akito scowled, crossing her arms,"It is that wench . . .That hideous monster . . . " She growled, looking out to her garden, "I'll win you back, my Inu-chan . . . "

Take me away on the river of love

I wanna go where you go

Take me away on the river of love

Just let me roll with the flow

On the river of love

Japanese Words

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

Onigiri - rice ball

Yankee - Arisa's nickname at school

Orangey - Uo's nickname for Kyo

Princey - Uo's nickname for Yuki

Neko - cat

KyoKyo - One of Kyo's many nicknames given to him by his classmates at school

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

Shii-chan- one of Shigure's nicknames

Gomen - sorry

Obi - a traditonal robe, guys mainly wear it, especially Shigure.

Haori - long robe that Akito wears all the time

Inu - dog

Silver: This chapter seems pretty intense and I think Akito is up to something! Come, my dear Wattson! We must solve this mystery! -holds out a magnifying class- Well, leave a lovely review on your way out! Ja'ne!