River of Love
By: Chibi Silver Neko
Summary: First attempt at Shigure x Tohru. Shigure has always been fond ofTohru, whom he calls his 'little flower'. But what happens when his brotherly instincts slowly turn into love? Shigure x Tohru fluff.
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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
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.
3rd A/N - Has anyone been wondering when Kisa-chan would come in? Well, I finally found a way to bring her in! n.n
4rth A/N - I must warn you . . . -clears throat- Ayame x Mine fluff towards the end of the chapter! As Akito's plans slowly unfolds. Thank you very much.
Chapter Eleven
Kisa and Momiji watched as Tohru hummed happily, running around the kitchen. Momiji tilted his head to the side as he put a piece of cake tohis mouth, his brown eyes watching his princess. Tohru seemed to be glowing with more happiness then usual as she hummed while preparing some snacks.
"Tohru-kun,you seem more happier today? What made my Princess happy?" Momiij asked, staring curiously at his friend.
Tohru lightly giggled, taking a seat next to Kisa, "Shigure-san is what makes me happy, Momiji-kun."
Kisa crawled into her older sister's lap, hugging her sissy, "I'm glad that Shii-niisama can make Oneechan happy."
"Aww, thank you, Kisa-chan." Tohru giggled, hugging the tiger back, ruffling her golden hair.
"How did Shii-chan make you happy?" Momiji scooted closer to Tohru, resting his cheek on her shoulder.
Tohru put herf ree arm around the seventeen-year-old Sohma, drawing him close, even if Momiji was nearly taller then her now, "It's something that Ican't discuss in front of Kisa-chan."
At hearing her name, Kisa blinked, looking up at her onee, "Onee? What can't you say in front of me?"
"You'll find out when you're older, Kisa-chan." Tohru smiled, hugging her younger sister.
"You and Shii-chan are going out, aren't you?" The Usagi replied, looking at her.
"Eh! How did you know?" Tohru nervously smiled, jumping slightly.
"Because, Tohru-kun!" Momiji smiled, holding up his index finger and wagging it at her, "I'm your prince and you're my princess and as your prince, I can tell what makes you happy!"
Tohru let out a small nervous laugh, her face blushing, "Well . . . I guess that makes sense . . . " She murmered, looking away as Shigure walked in, stifling a yawn.
"Ohayo minna-san. Momiji-kun, Kisa-chan, when did you two get here?" Shigure smiled down at his two cousins, a happy smile on his face.
Kisa giggled, getting up and putting both arms around the Inu's waist, "It's not morning, Shii-niisama! It's 2:00 in the afternoon . . . " She replied, hugging him.
Shigure blinked, patting her head as he looked at a nearby clock, "Ah, so it is . . . So, it is . . . I guess I stayed up too late. . . "
Momiji crossed his arms, staring at his cousin, "Just what exactly did you do, Shii-chan?" His chocolate brown eyes stared up at the older Jyuunishi member, "Tohru-kun is in high spirits and she claims you were the one that made her happy."
Tohru blushed more as Shigure laughed nervously, scratching his head.
"Now, Mitchi-kun, I can't really tell you. Not until you're a year older and plus there is a child present." Shigure smiled, patting the blonde's head affectionately in passing.
Momiji and Kisa exchanged looks, both staring at each other in confusion. Tohru giggled and she walked over to her Inu, kissing his cheek.
"I'm glad you're awake, Shii-chan!" She said, smiling up a him.
The Inu cupped her cheek, carressing her skin gently, "Tohru-chan, I'll always wake up in time for any of your lovely meals. You know that." His dark eyes stared warmly at her, a smile playing on his lips.
"I know." Momiji's princess laughed behind her hand, happiness showing on her face.
Momiji stood and placed a hand on Kisa's shoulder, startling her, "Kisa-chan . . . Let's go and see if Yuki-kun is at his secret base."
"Hai!" Kisa nodded, happily smiling as the Usagi helped her up.
She turned to her sissy and Shigure, "Onee, we're going to find Yuki-niichan."
Tohru looked at the tiger cub and nodded with a smile, "Be sure to come back before 5, Kisa, if you and Momiji-kun want to come to the movies with me."
"Hai!" Momiji and Kisa said in unison before running out.
"You're going to the movies at 5?" Shigure looked down at his girlfriend in mock hurt, "And I wasn't invited? Why, Tohru-chan, I'm hurt."
He pretended to pout, crossing his arms.
But unfortunately, this caused Tohru to spazz out, "I am so sorry, Shii-chan! Sumimasen! I didn't mean to hurt your feelings!" She babbled, nervously staring at him, "Sumi-"
Before she could say another word, Shigure's lips collided with hers, silencing her as Shigure cupped her cheek. The Inu nipped at her lips gently, running a hand through her soft brown hair. Tohru kissed him back, gripping Shigure's robe slightly before cutting their kiss short.
Shigure chuckled, putting his forehead to hers, "Tohru-chan, I'm not hurt . . . and there's no need to worry about me. I'm going to be busy withmy next novel to go with you three, as much as I want to."
Tohru worriedly looked up at him, her gaze meeting his, "But . . . what about dinner? It'll be a little late to start dinner when I finally get home."
"Then me and the boys will have carry out or unless Kyo-kun decides to cook dinner in your place." Shigure whispered, planting a kiss on her nose.
"O-ok . . . " The Onigiri sighed, relieved that her lover had a back up plan about dinner.
"Now, how about we spend sometime together, Tohru-chan?" Shigure whispered, winking at her, making Tohru giggle in embarrassment, "Care to join me in a bath?"
"Eh?" Tohru's turquoise eyes widened as she blushed furiously, staring at her Novelist in shock, "A-a b-bath?"
"Relax! It's just with me and no one will see you, except me and only me." Shigure replied, waving his hand to reassure her, a goofy smile on his face.
Tohru shakily nodded, nervously gulping, "O-ok . .. H-hai, I-i'll j-join you in a b-bath, Shii-chan . . . "
Shigure chuckled and he leaned closer to her, kissing her lips, "You don't really have to join me, Tohru-kun."
"Huh? But we . . . already did it and all and . . . I should . . . " Tohru stammered with her gaze on the floor.
A finger was placed on her lips to silence her as a laugh escaped her lover's lips, "Tohru-chan, we'll just take our relationship slowly. One step at a time, ne?"
"Hai!" Tohru nodded, determination now on her face, "One step at a time!"
Shigure placed his hands on his hips, smiling down at her, "Well, I'll go take a bath now, feel free to join me when you want, Tohru-chan, ok?" He kissed her cheek before walking away.
Tohru sighed, leaning against the wall as she placed a hand to her beating heart, 'A bath . . . ? With Shii-chan . . . ?' She stared after him, blushing as the memory of last night entered her mind.
'Although me and Shii-chan did it and all . . . I really should get used to seeing his body . . . I mean . . . I seen it before and . . . He's my lover . . . ' Tohru's body flushed, turning warm as her thoughts buzzed in her head, becoming confusing.
The Onigiri quickly shook her head, clearing it as she stood straight, "It's like Shii-chan said, 'We'll have to take our relationship one step at a time'!" She repeated to herself, clenching her hands in determination, "One step at a time . . . "
A sigh escaped his lips as he looked out the window. His golden eyes staring at nothing as Akito's words replayed in his head.
"Ha'ri-chan is going to erase that wench's memories of the Sohmas and erase Shii-chan 's memories of her."
Ayame sighed sadly, resting his head on his arm, leaning onto the table, 'Should I really bring Gure-san and Tohru-chan to Akito-san, only to have their memories, of each other, erased?' The Hebi's usual happiness and confident had all blown out the window as he, and Hatori, had become Akito's pawns in her plan, to tear Shigure away from Tohru.
'I don't want to tear them apart . . . Gure-san finally found happiness and Tohru-chan helped Yuki-kun and I understand each other a little better . . . "
The poor snake was torn between the duty to his God and the duty to his friend. Mine's dark eyes softened, a sad look passing on her face as a heavy silence hung about them. Her shoes clicked against the tile floor as she made her way to her Boss' side. He jumped slightly as she placed a hand on his shoulder.
It really hurt Mine's heart to see her boss down like this.
"Is there something wrong, Boss?" Mine asked, looking at him, "You haven't been this down in a long time. . . "
"Mine . . . " Ayame looked up at her, whispering her name as tears formed at his golden eyes.
"Oh, boss . . . " Mine whispered, sitting next to him.
She put an arm around her employer, bringing him into friendly embrace. Ayame layed his head on her lap, crying into her apron. Salty tears streamed down Ayame's cheeks, landing on Mine's black blouse. Mine kissed the top of his head as she ran her fingers gently through his longsilky silvery, to comfort him.
"It's ok, boss . . . Ssh . . . " She whispered, her heart aching at seeing her boss in this state, "Boss . . . What happened?"
Ayame gripped Mine's apron tightly as if she were his only life line, "I'm so confused . . . Mine . . . Akito-san wants me to help her tear Gure-san and Tohru-chan apart . . . "
Mine gasped, looking down at him, "Tohru-chan and your friend, Shigure-san? No . . . !"
The Hebi let out a quiet whimper, confusion filling his heart, "I don't want to betray Shigure-san . . . "
"Well, Boss . . . Listen to your heart." Mine whispered, resting her hand on her boss's head, "What is it telling you to do?"
The flamboyant snake bit his lip, thinking as he still kept his head in his assistant's lap, 'My heart . . . '
Protect Shigure . . . and Tohru-chan . . . Help them.
Ayame's golden eyes widened as an idea went off in his head. He suddenly sat up. He smiled, looking at Mine. He clasped Mine's hands into his, squeezing them gently.
"Mine-chan, thank you . . . " He whispered, leaning closer to her.
Mine smiled and reached up, carressing her Boss's face, "You're welcome, Boss."
Ayame smiled more and he planted a kiss on her lips, drawing his co-worker closer, "What would I do without you?"
Mine let out a laugh and returned his kiss, "I'm not sure, Boss, I'm not sure." She replied, smiling warmly at him.
Seeing her boss in high spirits again warmed her heart alot. Both of them smiled each other before laughing out of the blue, still in each other's arms. The burden that was on Ayame's shoulders was now lifted and he knew now what he must do.
Japanese Words
-chan - used at the end of ayoung child'sand agirl's name that is close with one
-san - used at the end of a name in respect.
Shii-chan - Shigure's pet name given to him by the younger Sohmas, mainly Momiji.
Shigure-chan - Tohru's pet name for Shigure
Mitchi - for some reason, Shigure pronounces the last two syllables in Momiji's first name as this. It's really confusing. -sweatdrops-
-kun - used at the end of a boy's name.
Otouto - little brother
Otouto-kun - this is what Mine call's Yuki in the 6th Manga.
Sumimasen - I'm very sorry!
Note - About Tohru being called, 'Tohru-kun'. We all know that Tohru her self is a girl and not a boy, but the name Tohru is a guy's name in Japan. And in the manga, people often added -kun to Tohru's name, because of that purpose. Even Shigure calls her Tohru-kun.
Silver: I hope you all enjoyed the little Mine x Ayame fluff at the end of this chapter. I never expected to use Mine, but hey, it happened and there's no turning back from using her. Anyways, leave a review on your way out! Ja'ne!