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: Wow . . . . -is overwhelmed by the reviews- This story is popular . . . I thank everyone that reviewed this story and any people that just glanced at it. Thank you!

Kiwadoi Seiitsu - I would feel the same way if I were him. Poor Shii-chan. Here's the update.

Adnexus - Thank you for pointing out that mistake. Sorry about it! -sweatdrops-

Rosemont419 - I would be too. Wouldn't you if someone interrupted your 'private' time with the one you love? LOL. I did that chapter for humor. But . . . poor Shii-chan . . . He was interrupted and Yuki ran away, to escape his evil brother, or so he would say.

Dae-chan - -stares over at Shigure, who is crying over his phone- Um . . . you smashed the only phone in the house . . . You owe him a new phone, LOL. Thank you!

Midnight 1987 - Wow. LOL. Wait . . . -dramatic pause- I didn't get strangled! YAY! LOL. Aaya to the rescue!

Thank you everyone! This story is truly popular! -grins- Well, enjoy this story and see you at the end of this chapter. 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

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 Thirteen

He rubbed his temple as his cousin sat across from him, "So, what was it that was so 'important', Aaya?" Shigure asked, not looking at his cousin.

The Hebi brushed his bangs out of his golden eyes, smiling, "Well, Gure-san, before I can tell you, Tohru-chan needs to be in here."

Shigure's dark eyes narrowed slightly, his protective instincts slowly building up at the mention of his little flower, "What for?" He asked, sitting up more.

Protect mate . . . From harm . . .

His instinct growled, forcing the Inu to shift uncomfortably in his chair. Ayame sighed, his guilt returning, although not as strong. Shigure noticed the stressed expression on his usual confident friend's face. The Novelist's face softened, his protective insinct dieing off.

"From that stressed out expression, I'd say it has something to do with Akito." Shigure replied.

Ayame nodded, not looking at his fellow Madubachi Trio member, "A few days ago, Akito-san called me in."

"And?" Shigure pressed on, resting his chin on his hands, his dark eyes on his flamboyant cousin.

"She seemed to very upset, Shigure. Almost to the point to where she could've been angry at someone, namely you." Ayame looked at the Inu, "What exactly did you do to cause her to be angry?"

Shigure bit his lip as the memory ofhis own meeting with Akito returned. Her words echoing in his mind.

Shigure's heart pounded nervously in his chest as he gripped thebottom 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.

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 ear gently, "Shigure-san must make it up to his God . . . "

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 the 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 act of defiance. She shoved Shigure away angrily, standing.

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

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

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

Akito clenched her hands into fists at her side before turning away from the 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 . . . "

Shigure sighed, "Remember how Akito would ask one of us, or Kureno, to 'comfort' her?" He asked.

Ayame nodded slightly, remembering all those times he slept with their God, "Hai . . . none of us would refuse her. Not even Tori-san when he was dating Kana."

"Well," The Inu looked away, "I refused her for the first time, ever."

Ayame's eyes widened, "You are with Tohru, aren't you?"

Shigure nodded, "Hai. And we're already on the second level . . . "

"You . . . "

Ayame's question was answered with a simple nod from his cousin and it was the Hebi's turn to shift uncomfortably in his seat. Although Ayame found the news exciting, his meeting with Akito overshadowed his happiness for them.

"But anyways, what does your meeting have to do with me making Akito-san angry?" Shigure asked, hoping the subject would change.

"Well, Akito-san was angry and when I went in there . . . She had a plan . . . " Ayame said, lowering his gaze once more.

"A plan?" His cousin sat straighter, the instinct to protect Tohru rearing back to life.

Defend . . . Protect . . . Tohru . . . Mate . . .

His curse seem to whisper, making Shigure feel a rush of anger. The silvery haired Sohma nodded.

"She's planning on erasing Tohru's memories of meeting everyone and of the curse. And she wants your memories of Tohru erased." Ayame answered, looking up at him.

Shigure's eyes widened, his instincts and anger growing.

Tohru . . . Defend . . .

God . . . Kill . . .

Shigure gripped his hands into fists, "No . . . I won't let her. Ha'ri would never do that!"

Ayame sighed, slumping onto his friend's desk, "I know . . . And I don't want to help Akito with her plan, Gure-san . . . You and Ha'ri are my friends . . . And I'm forever in debt to Tohru-chan . . . for bringing me and Yuki-kun a little bit closer . . . "

Shigure sighed, cursing himself inside his mind, leaning back into his chair, "Damn it . . . "

"Gomen, Gure-san . . . " The snake whispered quietly.

Shigure looked at his cousin with a sad smile, "Aaya, I'm glad you told me of this before it was too late . . . Arigatou, my friend." He whispered back, placing a hand on his friend's shoulder, "When are we supposed to be going in?"

"Next Sunday, not this coming Sunday, but the one after . . . " Was his answer.

"Good, that'll give us enough time to come up with a plan of our own . . . " Shigure replied.

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.

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

Aaya - Shigure's nickname for Ayame

Gure-san - Ayame's nickname for Shigure

Hai - Yes

Inu - dog

Hebi - snake

Gomen - sorry

Arigatou - thank you.

Tori-san - Ayame's nickname for Hatori

Ha'ri - Shigure's nickname for Hatori in the English Dub of the anime.

Kana - The woman that Hatori was supposed to marry, but Akito wouldn't allow it.

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: -sniff sniff- My Aaya is growing up fast! LOL. I hoped you all have enjoyed this chapter! Leave a lovely review on your way out and ja'ne! See you next chappie!

A/N - You know . . . the funniest thing happened to me. After finishing this chapter, I went to get up, but my foot got caught in the cord, that's connected to my keyboard. And I fell out of my chair, hurting my leg. I'm glad it's not broke. All I did was hit on the floor. -glares at Shigure, who is now laughing- EVIL SHII-CHAN!