Yoruko: Consider this a late Christmas present. ^.^

Summary: Everyone knew Yuki and Kyou seemed to think that they had feelings for Tohru. Anyone who truly knew them also knew that they were actually in love with each other yet didn't seem to have realized it. So Tohru and Haru decide to do something about it. But what happens when their attempts at matchmaking ended up leading to the two confessing their feelings for each other themselves?

Pairing: Tohru/Haru w/ a side-pairing of Kyou/Yuki

Matchmakers

Tohru, who was doing the dishes, was lost in thought. Yuki and Kyou were fighting again this morning. She hated it. Tohru hated how even though they're a little better usually the only way they can be around each other without fighting or arguing was if they ignored each other. They didn't hate the other, she knew because each had told her before. But… She sighed and dropped it for the moment. At least she didn't have to worry about it right now. Yuki was dragged into an outing with the student council and Kyou was who knows where… though she suspected that he was at Kazuma-san's dojo.

Just then, someone snuck up behind her. "What are you thinking about?" he asked.

She gave a slight yelp then turned around. It was Haru. "Hatsuharu-kun! You startled me!"

"Sorry. Here- Let me help." he said.

"Th-thank you, Hatsuharu." she said.

Haru always insisted on helping her out in the kitchen. He always mumbled something about her 'deserving all the help she could get for not just keeping Shigure's house clean but helping out with Yuki and Kyou.' when she tried to ask him why. Tohru had long since gotten used to it and learned not to protest. If she did protest, he would just ignore it in his typical half-dazed fashion.

Once they were finished, they sat down at the table with some snacks Tohru had had on hand that didn't require dishes or silverware. They were silent for a minute, just thinking, but it wasn't awkward. Over time Tohru and Haru had gotten much closer. Unlike Kyou and Yuki, he both didn't just write her off as an overly-trusting oblivious airhead, but also understood her in a way that no one else except for Momiji, possibly Hatori, and, surprisingly enough, Shigure ever had. She'd only admitted it to Haru, but sometimes they even seemed to understand her more than her mother ever had. And Tohru? She didn't write Haru off as an idiot, an airhead, or anything that people had accused him of being, and she had not only made the effort to truly get to know him but she knew and trusted him enough so that she knew that in spite of what anyone might think, Haru would never hurt her when he's gone black. Not on purpose or on accident. She also had realized that he rarely hurt people who hadn't messed with him or gotten him mad. (Not that he would EVER hurt a kid or the elderly.) Tohru had even said to him once that it was adorable seeing him with Kisa, and that it reminded Tohru of seeing a nice, caring older brother with his younger sister.

Finally, Haru was the first one to break the silence. "So… what were you thinking of?" he asked, "You must have been pretty distracted if you were so lost in thought that you didn't notice me when I came in."

"…" Tohru didn't answer at first, trying to find the right words to explain her thoughts.

"It's Kyou and Yuki, isn't it?"

"They were arguing again this morning, after breakfast… I'm afraid that it might have been worse than usual."

"Tohru, you probably know them better than anybody… except maybe for Kazuma when it comes to Kyou. You probably know well by now that Yuki was so closed off from others as a child that even now that he has trouble understanding, let alone identifying or dealing with, his feelings. And Kyou… well, he's a little better than Yuki when it comes to understanding them, but he still has trouble dealing with his feelings."

"Yeah, but still…"

"I know. It hurts you, seeing people you care about fight like Kyou and Yuki do."

They both knew that this was true. Haru was one of few who knew anything about Tohru and actually paid attention when it came to such matters that knew that while yes, Tohru had come to love Kyou and Yuki very much her feelings for them were completely platonic. This amounting to no one else except for Shigure, Momiji, Hatori, and even though he rarely saw her and didn't know her that well Kazuma. Haru suspected that maybe Akito would have also known by now, but even though he hated her at first, but it had taken them awhile to become friends and they didn't see each other very much. Then again in spite of what one might think, he was smart and observant in matters concerning emotions and states of mind so knowing Akito he may suspect or even already know. Something else that few seemed to realize about Tohru was that it didn't simply worry her when friends of hers fought, got hurt, or something similar- when a fight between friends of Tohru's was like the ones between Kyou and Yuki were, it hurt her. She hated seeing her friends have so much trouble getting along. The only other people that realized this, that Haru knew of, were Shigure and Hatori. Then again… maybe he was underestimating Uotani and Hanajima; and he knew that Momiji was very observant and insightful with some things so he may suspect.

"It's like spilled milk- it can be an annoying occurrence, but there's no use crying or fretting over it."

"I know. But…"

"But you know how they feel about each other, so it bothers you more than it probably normally would." Haru finished. He often knew that Tohru would say before she said it or knew either what she was thinking or wanted to say but couldn't find the words to say it. A mystery…

"Yes…" There was a far away, almost sad expression on her face. You could tell that there was something else concerning her if you really knew her.

Haru noticed the look on Tohru's face. "It's not just that, is it? It bothers you that they not only don't realize their own feelings, but think that they're in love with you."

Tohru looked up at him. "Hatsuharu?"

"It's not that hard to guess. Your expression says anything if you know how to read it. And everyone who actually knows those two knows that they have a thing for each other." Haru explained, knowing the unsaid question without having to ask her to elaborate.

Tohru seemed to cheer up a little. Haru knew that it was probably because she was finally able to talk about the subject and voice her concerns. He most likely was the first person to bring it up, too. To her, at least. Well, at least she was happier now. She was much cuter when she was happy. Especially when she was smiling…

"Exactly. I just want them to be happy. I know that they care a lot about each other, but even if no one thinks so I can tell by the way they act sometimes that they think that I'm the one they love. But if they don't just not get along but even think that they're in love with someone that they're not, they won't ever be happy. That would be terrible."

He was also one of few that rarely ever if ever interrupted Tohru when she was in the middle of a mini-rant or rambling. He didn't know why. If left to run its course, she was usually done before long. Not that they usually took all that long in the first place. This was why he understood her better than most people did. He also understood what Tohru said and meant, and agreed with her.

Haru hated how his first crush, who had helped him end his anger problems and hatred, & Kyou, who when he was a child he almost looked up to and even now respected greatly as a senpai in martial arts, had found the love and could find the solace and final piece of healing they needed in each other yet were too stubborn to see it. He understood that too, though. He could tell that they each thought the admired, maybe even wanted to be the other, yet thought the one they were in love with was Tohru. Tohru was the first one to completely accept them from the start and the one to help them start to truly heal, so it was understandable that they mistook their platonic love for her- like that one feels for a mother or a sister- for romantic love.

All the same, it was getting annoying. Who wouldn't when someone wouldn't let the girl or woman you care for alone when they don't care about her the same way that you do, or even care about someone else that way? For those who read that statement who aren't either stupid or completely oblivious, yes, you interpreted that statement right. Hatsuharu Sohma, ox of the Zodiac, had fallen in love with Tohru Honda the onigiri, the Sohmas' personal light in the dark. Neither Yuki nor Kyou loved her the same way that he did- romantically, the way a man loves a woman. So it got on his nerves seeing them act the way they did. Hm… he had an idea…

"Tohru- if it's been starting to bother you so much… than would you like to do something about it?" he asked her.

"Do something about it? Like what, Hatsuharu?"

"Get them together. So what do you say? Wanna play matchmaker?"

"Do you have any ideas?"

"Well, it is Christmas. How about mistletoe?"

"That's a wonderful idea, Hatsuharu!"

'It's so cute how she calls me by my full name' Haru mused.

Haru just chuckled. He leaned closer to Tohru and kissed her on the forehead.

"You're too cute sometimes, Tohru." he half-muttered, "No wonder they think they love you. And… It's no wonder that you've snared my heart, too."

Tohru blushed at his action and words- her blush deepened when he proceeded to hug her after the kiss- but didn't do or say anything. Haru noticed this and smiled a little. Just maybe this was the opportunity he needed to get a chance to tell Tohru how he felt. After all, he pretty much confessed but all she did was blush- which, he knew, was probably a good sign. Looked like all he had to do was conspire with her further on how to get the stubborn duo together.

Owari

Yoruko: Sorry it took so long.

Hanajima: This was most interesting.

Yuki: This makes no sense.

Kyou: As much as I hate to admit it or that it's even the case, I agree with the damn rat! What the hell were you thinking?

Shigure: Maa, maa. Calm down, you two. This is called fanfiction for a reason. She has every right to write what she wants.

Kyou & Yuki: *try to attack/hit Shigure but are stopped by Yoruko*

Uotani: So whatcha got planned next, Yoruko?

Yoruko: I've got a request for it and I've even got a rough draft written out, so the next oneshot is Tohru/Hatori. Ja ne minna! Hope you liked it.