A/N: Hello everyone! Sorry if these last few chapters haven't been very good, but I tried really, really, really hard on this one so please review and enjoy! I own nothing still and sadly!!

Chapter 4

Akito came and went from Tohru's life for the next few weeks. Eventually Kyo and Yuki found out about her little outings with Akito, apparently Shirgue hadn't told them about Akito coming at all. Kyo of course exploded at poor Tohru but she stood tall and took it all knowing he was only worried about her. Yuki cautioned her gently, but he believed that she wouldn't dive into something that would harm her. Yuki actually started to believe that Akito was really only searching for friendship. Tohru just waited for them to finish then beamed at them innocently.

"I'm glad you two are worried about me, but Akito-san has been very kind to me. He is my friend." She empathized to them with a gentle smile. She left them to make dinner, she saw the skeptical looks in their eyes but she ignored it. Besides that one day by the lake Akito hadn't said anything that upset her. Akito had become a friend to her, and she actually looked forward to his unexpected arrivals.

Tohru stirred the stew she was making for dinner and inhaled the delicious aroma of the meats and vegetables. As she cooked Tohru's mind began to wonder. Akito hadn't been by for a few days and she missed his company. Though he was usually quiet allowing her to do most of the talking she still found his presence comforting. The last place he had taken her was a traditional Japanese garden. She could still hear the little waterfall trickling over the tiny stones as Akito led her through the path and across the wooden bridge. The wooden bridge. She blushed lightly at the memory.

"Look at those fish Akito-san, they're so pretty!" She exclaimed happily pointing at the multi-colored fish swimming in the pond beneath the bridge. Akito nodded watching the fish as well. He didn't look very interested but he looked just to please Tohru. His head was titled towards Tohru as he looked and eventually it touched on her shoulder. The impact, though gentle, surprised Tohru. She looked down at Akito resting his head against her shoulder and blushed. His hair tickled her bare arm and as she glanced down at his eyes she blushed darker. His eyes looked like they were going to melt, they were so soft and gentle. Her eyes flew wide and she snapped them back to the water. They remained there on the bridge for several more minutes until Akito finally lifted his head with a sigh. Deep down Tohru was sad he had moved.

"Come Tohru-kun there's still time to walk some more." Akito shoved his hands into his pockets and began to walk across the bridge. Tohru, who was still blushing stood there staring for a moment.

"Tohru-kun?" He turned a quizzical expression on his face. She bounced after him a smile lining her rosy cheeks.

"Tohru what are you doing, the stews burning!" Tohru snapped to reality when she heard Kyo's shout behind her. She looked down at the boiling stew and shrieked.

"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry." She apologized over and over turning the heat off and moving the pan off the stove. She heard Kyo give an exasperated sigh and come to help her.

"Here let me." He lifted the wooden spoon and dipped into the stew. He tasted it, thought for a moment then nodded.

"Its still good." Tohru sighed in relief showing a smile. Kyo turned to her now a frown on his face.

"What's wrong with you? You are a space case, but you've been doing it a lot lately." Kyo asked with narrow suspicious eyes. Tohru blushed and looked at her feet.

"I'm sorry, I didn't realize. It wont happen again I promise." She mumbled quickly walking around Kyo and towards the cabinets. She took out bowls and began to dish out the stew. Kyo helped her carry it all into the living room still frowning. Tohru for once remained quiet during their meal pondering over Kyo's question. Why was she zoning out so much lately?

"Oh Akito-san I'm glad to see you!" Tohru exclaimed the next morning when she answered the door. Akito grinned at her. Her hair was tied back in her usual fashion and she wore a light green top and a darker pink colored skirt.

"Do you want to come in?" She stepped aside as Akito entered the house.

"Thank you Tohru-kun." He said slipping out of his shoes. Tohru led him to the patio then left to the kitchen. She returned shortly with tea and snacks for them to munch on.

They were silent for a while as they nibbled quietly. Then Akito brushed his hands free of crumbs and looked at Tohru with a serious gaze. She sensed this and waited patiently for him to speak.

"Would you do me a favor Tohru-kun?" Akito asked softly.

"What favor Akito-san?" She asked blinking at his face. She just realized how handsome he looked. His pale skin smooth against his face. His long black hair framing his face to empathize his dark eyes more. She had only seen him grin but she could only imagine how handsome he would look when he smiled. Tohru blushed furiously and suddenly she had turn away from Akito. Where did that come from? She wondered.

"I was wondering if you'd like to spend a week at the main house with me." Tohru turned back to him her eyes wide with surprise. She was speechless as she stared at him.

"I-I'd like that very much Akito-san." She finally managed to spit out smiling at him as her blush darkened.

"Thank you, it gets so lonely around there. It would be nice to have a friend to keep me company." He grinned again and Tohru's smile warmed him.

"When do you want me to come?" She asked.

"Can you come now?" She was surprised again but agreed quickly. She left Akito down stairs while she rushed around her room packing up essentials for her little trip. As she finished packing Tohru took a moment to think. She felt very happy that she would be able to spend the whole week with Akito. Just the thought of his company constantly made her smile and to her surprise, her heart beat faster with the burden of her thoughts.

"This will be fun." She said aloud as she smiled at her bag. Then she frowned, the hard part would be telling Kyo and Yuki. She flinched at the thought of Kyo's reaction. She had agreed so suddenly she hadn't thought much about the others. She was supposed to cook and clean for them. It was her payment for them letting her to stay. She struggled but in the end she remembered them telling her she could take a break whenever she liked. To avoid the face to face explanation she left them a letter and rushed back downstairs.

"Ready?" Akito asked meeting her at the foot of the stairs. She smiled nodding.

"Good lets go." Akito held his arm out for her and she stared surprised. Then she looped hers through his and laughed as they walked arm and arm to the car. Akito took in Tohru's blush, her laugh, her happiness and her smile. He felt his mind and heart battle again, would he do it? Would he dare shatter the only real friendship he had managed to obtain? Would he dare hurt this girl, he cared about. He flinched unwillingly his heart told him something he didn't think he'd ever hear. But he wanted it so badly. Akito's heart told him that…he was in love with Tohru.

A/N: Aww…I couldn't resist anymore I hope you like this and I hope I did better on this chapter please review thanks bunches for reading!! :D