Chapter 4: What should Tohru do?

Tohru sighed. It was already a couple days until the banquet, and she was nervous. She knew that she loved Kyo, but she was already going with Akito. She was on her way to the grocery store, to pick up the ingredients that she need for tonight's dinner. Yuki had to go to a student council meeting, Kyo had to train with Shisou, and Shigure was being held hostage by his editor, so that he would actually work on his manuscript that was due the next day.

'I wonder what they would like for dinner tonight.' Tohru thought, grabbing a basket when she entered. She didn't expect to see Uo-chan there, as she quit long ago, because she didn't want to bump into Kureno-san. She stopped at the freezer section, picking out some fresh cod, milk and butter.

"Why hello Honda-san," A voice said behind her. Turning her head slightly, she jumped as she saw Akito-san. "H-hello A-akito-san." She stammered, smiling slightly, inching over to vegetables. She took some leeks, and placed them in her basket, aware that Akito was following her. Tohru didn't expect him to be without Kureno.

"Akito." Another voice said, directly behind her. She jumped slightly, as she looked behind her, only to see Hatori. "Don't bug her while she is shopping for dinner." By the time he said that, Tohru was already in the cereal aisle. "See that, Hatori. You scared her away, and all I wanted to do was ask her a simple question." "And that would be what, Akito?" "What she was wearing to the banquet."

Tohru was already at the Check-out, when she spotted Kyo sitting on a bench. When he spotted her, he stood up and headed in her direction. Unfortunately, Akito was behind her, with his purchases, and Hatori behind him. Tohru sighed, ever since she said yes to Akito, she had been worried that he would follow her everywhere, and that worry had been found out true.

Having finally paid for the items, Tohru hurried over to Kyo. "Need help carrying that stuff or not?" He impatiently said, as handed him two bags, leaving herself with two as well. (She bought a lot of cod). "So… Why was Akito there?" He asked, when they were halfway home. "I don't know. All he said was Hello, and then Hatori butted in." She said, slumping slightly. Today was surely a strange day. A couple minutes passed, and they were arriving home. Mii-chan was gone already, relieved that the manuscript was completed early.

Walking into the kitchen, she found Shigure there, drinking a cup of tea. He had a smile on his face, and his eyes were closed. He quickly looked up, when he heard Tohru enter. "Why hello, Tohru-kun! What lovely meal are you planning to cook this evening?" He asked, peering into the bags that she and Kyo had set on the table. "Cod, with a side of leeks." Upon hearing that, Kyo slumped, a disgusted look on his face. "Just cook them the best you can." He said, seeing Tohru about to say something. She nodded, and started to prepare dinner.

An hour passed, and the phone rang. Shigure answered it, and he said in a surprised voice, "Ahh… You do? Alright… I'll tell everyone. No? Just Tohru? Ok… We'll see you in a little while." Shigure walked into the kitchen, eyeing Tohru solemnly. "Akito is on his way for dinner, as we speak." He said. "Ok…" she said, reaching for the cod that was on the table.

A knock on the door, stirred Shigure from watching Tohru finish dinner. He left the kitchen to open the door for their guest. Surprisingly, Kureno did not show up with him. Instead, Hatori was. "Dinner's ready." Tohru called out, as she set the table, with the food she cooked.

Everybody froze, except for Tohru and Shigure, when they saw Akito, enter the room. An extra mat was placed next to Tohru, and Kyo quickly took that spot, while Akito sat down next to Hatori. "So Hari… What made you decide to become Akito's chaperone?" Shigure asked, staring intently at him. "He asked me, and I agreed." He replied, as everyone started to eat. Kyo only took the cod, and the flavored rice.

"Honda-san… This dinner is delicious." Akito said, after he took a couple bites. "T-thank y-you." Tohru said, eyeing Kyo out of the corner of her eye. Dinner was soon over, and Akito had to go. "Honda-san, will you please step outside with me for a moment. Hatori… You can stay and chat." Akito swiftly took Tohru by the hand, and led her out onto the back porch, and down into the dark forest.

"Akito-san. Are you sure you can see?" Tohru asked, squinting just to see Akito's hand, covering her own. "No…" He replied, stopping in his tracks, as he turned to look at Tohru. She was biting her lower lip, nervously. He chuckled amusingly, just sensing the nervousness, emitting from her body. He bent down, and stopped once his lips were a quarter of an inch away from her lips. "What is with Kyo, tonight? Why is he so… so… protective of you, when I am around?" He whispered, and not giving her a chance to answer, he pressed his lips against hers, and a low-pitched squeak emitted from Tohru.

She knew what he was trying to do. He was trying to win her heart, and with this attempt, it surely wouldn't seem to work. But… It did. As Akito said once to Yuki, 'I always get what I want.'

Review... Felt like ending it there, as I'm out of ideas for this chapter. Sniffle Review… as always, feel free to flame if you don't like it!