H-Cubed (Hatori's Hidden Heartache) Chapter 14

Rest and Relaxation

.:. Shigure's P.O.V .:.

Hatori and I emerge the now-familiar hospital room in the morning; facing sirens, shouting and, seemingly, chaos. I'd have thought that Haa-Chan would be used to hospital noises as a doctor but he clings to me as much as I cling to him. We finish our paperwork and leave the hospital, blinking against the glaring sun.

"So…where to now?" I ask, realizing it's really a question and not just one of my rhetorical remarks. Where do we go from here? Me back home and Hatori back to the main house? Both of us to Akito to tell him what happened? Suddenly I realize we haven't told Akito anything of the past few days and the idea of running away…err…making a romantic get-a-way…seems the best bet.

I look to Hatori, who slackens. 'To my house then,' I think, 'for some R and R.'

"I'll call a cab." I tell Hatori, who nods, thankfully not asking to where it is we're going. Eventually, the cab arrives and we head to my house. I being to ponder about what Yuki, Kyo and Tohru will think…

.:. Hatori's P.O.V .:.

We leave the hospital and arrive at Shigure's without any problem. Opening the door, Tohru-kun looks both of us up and down before hurrying about to the kitchen, muttering something about hot tea and leek soup. Kyo comes upon us and grunts in greeting, making way for Yuki.

I had figured Yuki would be the one questioning us. Before he can speak, however, Shigure makes an announcement. "Hatori's still pretty weak, so he's gonna be our guest for awhile. Everyone treat him nice, mmkay?"

I stare back at him. He hadn't said anything about himself. Wouldn't they wonder…? Yuki just nods, however, and Kyo grunts again.

Shigure and I take off our shoes, being presented with house slippers by Tohru-kun. Shigure leads me to his bedroom, motioning me to the bed. I lay on it, not realizing until then how tired I really am.

Shigure lies down next to me, gently whispering in my ear. "I'll have to see Akito about all this; let her know what's happened."

I shiver a little at the mention of Akito's name, as well as Shigure's openness to referring to Akito as a woman. He must truly trust that the children can't hear us. That, or he feels he has no need to grant Akito more respect, now that we're no longer in the zodiac.

I nod an agreement before drifting off to sleep, restlessly dreaming of a seahorse, a dog, and their owner who wished nothing more than to shatter their hopes and dreams forever.

End of Chapter 14

.:. Author's Notes .:.

First of all, I'm letting you all know, albeit not in very great detail, that there is VERY good reason I was unable to update this story for seven months.

That being said, Kami, I had a great outline for this story and now I have little idea as to where it's going. Oh well, que será será.

I'm sorry for anyone I confused on the last chapter. The pregnancy thing was a joke; I have never and will never write M-preg into a Fruits Basket fic. Also, speaking of last chapter, an Easter egg for you all! The "colleague" Hatori mentions is actually Ayame!

Next chapter…Shigure sees Akito and there's very interesting results!! The next chapter should be up in a few days, I'm working on it right now.

Finally…this chapter is dedicated to xXMissDiva619Xx for basically forcing me to write it, lol.

!!Mokimo over and out!!