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: I apologize for the long update. I had this chapter planned out and written right before my long absence from the internet started. But it slowly begun to become sloppy and I had to rewrite it three times, just not to shove another plot twist in here and rush it. I'm glad you all are being patient with me! Thank you and I hope you enjoy this chapter!
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Thanks for reviewing,everyone! May you all enjoy a life of bliss, while watching Fruits Basket or reading it. n.nDisclaimer: I don't own Fruits Basket, much less Shigure. What a cruel world . . .
" . . . " - talking
' . . . ' - thinking
Italics - dreams or flashbacks
bold - Shigure's dog instincts (Go Doggie!)
OOC - Out of Character
A/N - Shigure maybe a little OOC, but it goes well with his struggling feelings for Tohru.
2nd A/N - Since Akito is a female and there is a strong sexual attraction between her and Shigure, there will be alot of sexual themes. Just skip over it if you don't like it.
3rd A/N - This will also have swearing because of Kyo-chan's and Shii'sbad mouth. n.n I guess Uo's mouth would count as well.
4rth A/N - This is also rated for . . . alot sexual themes or at least adult theme implied.
Chapter Twenty-one
(A/N - I can't believeit's already chapter 21! -sweatdrops-)
A few months had passed and Tohru's pregnancy was starting show alittle. As for Shigure, he was still protective of his little flower and wherever Tohru was at, Shigure was always nearby. The Inu often had to break up a fight between Kyo and Yuki, which always ended up with Shigure losing his temper with Kyo and Kyo being scared half todeath of him. Afterhis little 'fight' with Uo, Shigure found his girlfriend getting alot of visits fromthe two self proclaimed aunts. And each visit always had Uo pushing Shigure's buttons, making him rise to her challenges.
Tohru's friends weren't the only visitors they had. Momiji and Kisa, sometimes accompanied by Hiro or Hatsuharu, would often visit after school. And then there were the two 'uncles', Ayame and Hatori, who would come by as well. Hatori had to come anyways, since he was the doctor.
Shigure smiled warmly at a sleeping Tohru, who was curled upbeside him. The inu had been talked into taking an afternoon nap with his little flower, by nonother then Tohru of course. He kissed her forehead and looked up as a phone ring could be heard downstairs. As usual Yuki's muffled voice could be heard, answering the phone. He strained his ears to listen in on the conversation that was taking place.
"Honda-san . . . ? Yes . . . She's . . . " Was all Shigure could hear from his cousin, since Yuki's voice was soft, "I'll tell. . .when she wakes up. . ."
A few moments later, a soft knock could be heard on the bedroom door.
"Shigure? Are you and Honda-san decent?" Yuki asked, raising his voice high enough for Tohru to remain asleep.
"You can come in, Yuki-kun," Shigure answered, "Just come in quietly." His dark eyes turned to Tohru once more as she mumbled his name in her sleep.
Light filtered into the semi-dark room as Yuki quietly opened the door, slipping in. The Nezumi looked over at the Inu and the sleeping Onigiri.
"Honda-san is still sleeping?" He asked, approaching the bed.
Shigure chuckled with nod, "She's been asleep for the past hour." After brushing Tohru's bangs out of her angelic face, he looked at his cousin as he sat on the bed gently.
"So, who was on the phone?" He added.
"One of Honda-san's relatives." Yuki answered, resting his arms on his knees, "I'm not sure which of her relatives it was, but they had some horrible news."
Shigure's face turned slightly pale as his heart skipped a beat, 'News? What's the news?' The Inu shifted slightly in discomfort, looking at the silvery haired rat.
"What happened?" Shigure asked.
Yuki nervously looked away, avoiding his gaze, "Honda-san's grandfather passed away a few days ago. . . "
Shigure sighed, turning his dark gaze to Tohru again, "What else?"
"They want Tohru to attend his funeral tomorrow afternoon, so she can hear his last will." The younger Sohma male replied, "She's allowed to bring one guest with her. And I'm thinking that single guest would be you."
Yuki's cousin rubbed his face, sighing more, "Great . . . Just great . . . Her relatives are going to give her crap now . . . "
"I'll leave it up to you, to tell Honda-san." Yuki stood and walked out.
Japanese Words and any other words
-san - Used at the end of one's name in respect. Or it would be the japanese equivalent for "Miss" or "Mister". (ex. Honda-san Miss Honda for Tohru)
-chan - Used at the end of a youg child's or girl's name that is close with one.
Inu - Dog
Onigiri - Riceball
-kun - used at the end of a boy's name that is close with one. (ex. Yuki-kun, Kyo-kun, etc.)
Nezumi - Rat
Note - Tohru is about... -thinks- Two to three months pregnant in this chapter.
Silver: I hope you all have enjoyed this chapter. Leave a review on your way out. Ja'ne and see you next chapter!