This one is the heart-breaker (in my opinion) and show's Gure's soft, caring side. Hope you like it. Dont forget to review.
I Dont own Fruits Basket - but I do own Mari.
"Shigure-kun… what can you tell me about the accident?" my eyes were serious, but he wasn't sure if he should tell me," Please – I want to know – I deserve to know." He swallowed, his eyes still a little unsure, but he nodded.
"It was about a month after the New Year celebrations," he began," You had told your mother that you wanted to come see me…" he looked like he was about to cry in pride," And she couldn't refuse – she wanted you to be happy. So, she and your father got in their car, strapped you in safely, and began traveling toward here. I was about 18, just out of High School – as were Hatori and Aya, and was pleased that you were coming out. About half-way, there was a patch of black-ice, and your father didn't have time to react. I had been out, walking in the woods, and heard the crash, and rushed towards it. I saw the car, and recognized it. By the time I had gotten to it, you had stopped crying, and I was really scared." Shigure's eyes were lining with tears, as were mine. I couldn't believe this… this was more info than I expected… but I wanted to know, no matter how bad it gave me a heart-ache. I reached for Shigure's hand, and gently squeezed it, trying to comfort him.
"It must be painful for him to talk about," I thought sadly," But, call me selfish; I want this information – no matter what."
"I got down on my hands and knees, and peered in," he continued after the silence," All three of you…weren't moving… and I was scared beyond my natural limit… I thought you were all gone… but then I heard a small noise… and I saw your hand move, just a little…and that gave me enough hope. I had to get you out of their, and into safety. I opened the passenger door… and got your mother out of the vehicle. By that time, officials had arrived, but I wasn't going to stop until I got you out." I was so happy that Shigure cared about me so much, and it meant so much that he had done everything to make sure I was alright. I got up and gave him a hug, practically clinging onto him. He hugged me back, and I didn't want to let go.
"He is the only one who knew what happened," I thought," He's the only one who can fill in that emptiness… that forgotten information." Finally, I was able to stop crying, and I moved back to my bed. Shigure had wiped away the few tears that he had cried, and then I nodded to him, and he nodded back.
"After a little maneuvering, I was able get inside the car, and safely near you – just enough to un-clip your safety-belt and get you out," Shigure continued. We were sitting cross-legged, side by side, my head resting on his shoulder," But as I was about to leave with you in my arms, I felt something grab me. It was Kouvu-kun, your father." I looked at him, surprised, and he nodded. I rested my head back on his shoulder, and he continued.
"He told me… 'Take care of my little Ari, Shigure-kun. I am placing her under your, Hatori, and Ayaa's care…please, take care of her.' I was astounded, but I agreed nevertheless, and as soon as I said I would, he was gone. As soon as I stepped out of the car, officials wanted to take you from me – but, with your father's instructions, I didn't let you go. Instead, I took you to Hatori, and from their, we, including Ayaa, have been doing as instructed."
"That's why Hatori-kun is always their for me," I thought, truly appreciating all that he has done for me, then aloud, I said to Shigure," Thank you – for everything." I gave him a hug, and he hugged me back.
"No problem, Mari-san," Shigure smiled, then he asked me," Is their anything else that you need?"
"Umm… I am a little thirsty," I admitted, then my stomach growled," And hungry." Shigure smiled, and helped me stand up. Then he led me out of the room and into the kitchen. It was dark at first, but then he turned on the light, and I could see around better. I watched as he moved about the kitchen, first filling a cup with water, then start cooking. The kitchen soon smelled of cooked rice, and I was anxiously waiting to taste the savory smell. He placed it in front of me and smiled, and I smiled back at him, before digging in. I could tell that Shigure was definitely going to make sure I was kept safe and out of harms way and I felt very safe with him.