Fruits Basket Fan Fiction ❯ Destiny Brought Us Together ❯ Chapter 3: Making and Keeping A Promise ( Chapter 3 )

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Destiny Brought Us Together

A/N- Oi! Here we are again at another chapt of DBUT, heh, anyway...I don't own Fruba, the guys are cool and all, but sorry. Well, this chapt came along pretty well, sorry it took so long though, you know me and my muses...we never can get anything done on time, gomen...T.T

But enough of that! Now onto why you're here, enjoy the story!

Chapter 3: Making and Keeping A Promise

The sun was just barely peaking over the horizon when Akito decided that it was about time he left before they got caught together like this. The very thought of leaving though made him quiver in pure anger, `I don't wish to leave her here to cook and clean like some common slave girl, but I cannot bring her back with me, for now I must allow this whether I like it or not.'

Getting to his feet, Akito started towards the window when Tohru gripped his arm, halting him. Looking down at her, he couldn't stop the small smile that drifted onto his lips, “what is it Tohru, I have to get going before the others wake up.”

Tohru blushed when she saw his smile, immediately releasing his arm and glancing away embarrassedly.

“Uh…are you, going to come again tonight…” letting her eyes drift up slowly to meet Akito's, Tohru was surprised when his smile widened.

“Of course Tohru…you're my friend now…aren't you?” Tohru nodded her head emphatically and Akito chuckled at that, his eyes filled with barely contained mirth.

`I think I see why I wanted to talk with her, I feel comfortable talking to her and it seems that she is comfortable around me. She wasn't like this before, she has changed…but I wonder if I will be able to continue to sneak here like this. Would she come to the main house to meet with me often if I asked?'

Deciding that it would be best to ask, rather then hold it back, Akito gripped Tohru's chin in one hand and turned it so that she would look him in the eye.

“Tohru, if I sent for you to come to the main house, would you come and talk with me?”

Her blush deepening, Tohru shook lightly as she hesitantly smiled, “y…yes. I…I would.”

Pleased with her response, Akito ran his thumb over her cheek, savoring the soft feel of her skin beneath his fingertips. Without his notice, his hand drifted up her face, brushing her bangs out of her face and behind her ear.

Tohru shivered under his gentle touch, but she couldn't understand the sensations that were rising in the pit of her stomach, she had never felt like this around the others.

It was different, she felt safe and happy around Yuki and Kyou but now…with Akito acting the way he was, with that gentle look in his eyes...

Tohru felt weird, like there was something new that was stirring deep inside her, but she didn't know what it could mean.

Hearing the other occupants of the house starting to stir, Akito pulled away with a jerk, his eyes filled with anger and frustration. He could feel something inside of him demanding that he stay put, but as he heard the door next to Tohru's open he knew that was not an option.

Turning to look at a still dazed Tohru, Akito let out a sigh as he moved to the window and slid it open. Sitting on the sill, he glared outside, not wanting Tohru to see how much this was affecting him.

“Tohru…”

Jerking at the broken and strained sound of Akito's voice, Tohru whirled around finding him at the window, his back to her. A sudden desperation rushed through her as she ran over to his side, grabbing the edge of his shirt as she came to a stop.

“When will I see you again…I mean, I'd like to see you again soon, if you'll allow it…”

Pushing his sudden desire to embrace her away, Akito grit his teeth, then turned his head to look at Tohru, she was biting her lip and was looking away her expression one of embarrassment and worry.

`God damn it! What am I supposed to do…I've never dealt with anything like this before. From her expression she is worried about me…no one is ever worried about me like this, at least the others aren't.'

Reaching his hand over, Akito gripped Tohru's chin, turning her head so that she would look him in the eye again. Her warm and normally cheerful eyes were filled with unshed tears, uncertainty and restrained sorrow clearly shown, that was something that Akito couldn't stand to see.

“Tohru…I promise that you'll get to see me again. Just don't cry and don't worry, please.”

Trembling still, a small yet soft smile slowly drifted across her lips as she lifted a shaky hand, placing her hand over Akito's. Akitocalmed at her warm touch, his eyes meeting hers as he slowly started to lean forewords, his bangs brushing against Tohru's.

Their breath mingled as Tohru moved foreword as well, her lips trembling as Akito's lips almost touched hers. Her eyes drifting shut, Tohru's right hand slid up Akito's arm and came to a rest upon his shoulder. Akito nose now brushing against Tohru's, he tilted his head and his lips brushed against Tohru's.

A shock like lightning surged through Akito's body, causing his whole body to shake, Tohru's trembling increased as she let out a soft gasp. Taking a deep breath, Akito leaned in more preparing to kiss Tohru officially.

Suddenly a knock at the door followed by a muffled call sounded, breaking apart immediately, Akito backed away from Tohru. His hands falling limply at his sides, his eyes wide in realization of what he had just done.

`Holly shit! I just kissed her! Why in the hell did I do that…what is happening to me? I need to get out of here, I have to figure this out.'

Tohru's face was deep crimson, as she looked over at the door and then back to Akito. She knew that moment had come, but she really didn't like it.

“I…I hav…have to go now. I promise I will come to see you again Tohru,” approaching Tohru, Akito touched her cheek once before he turned and walked back to the window, crawling outside. Looking back in, he kept his expression neutral, “goodbye Tohru.” Akito then

disappeared from the window, unable to stop herself, Tohru ran over and looked outside.

From where she was standing, she was able to watch Akito as he walked across the roof and when he neared the end he moved swiftly to the ground. Unconsciously her grip upon the window's sill tightened as she watched Akito turn and disappear into the nearby trees.

Hearing the knock at her door again, this time more persistent, Tohru grudgingly moved away from the window, silently hoping that Akito would come to see her as soon as possible.

Turning from his clear view of Shigure's house, Akito grit his teeth as a headache hit him suddenly. Pushing the pain away, he began his trek back to the main house, thinking over what had just come over him.

`I just wished to speak with her, nothing more and now I don't want to leave her side. I can't understand why this has happened…but I cannot let anyone know of this.'

Seeing Hatsuharu, Hiro and Momiji exiting the grounds, a sudden idea hit Akito. His headache disappearing, Akito moved with purpose through the garden, heading directly to Hatori's house.

Hatori was working on that month's journal of which of the zodiac members had taken ill, that way he could be able to order what medicines that he needed.

Not even bothering to knock or announce himself, Akito slammed the door to Hatori's office open, catching the doctor off guard.

Jumping in his seat at the sudden intrusion, Hatori whirled about to see Akito standing there with a eerie smirk on his lips.

“Akito, what do I owe for such an early visit…is something the matter?”

Feeling uniquely happy, Akito leaned against the doorframe, his smirk turning into a smile.

“I just thought that I would inform you before I went out visiting.”

Hatori's eyes widened at that as he approached Akito cautiously, “And who, may I ask are you going to visit?”

Chuckling, Akito turned his back to Hatori, gripping the doorknob.

“Why…to see Miss. Honda of course. It's about time that I went to see her after that display of hers, besides, I haven't seen Yuki since that day either. Also, don't try to stop me, or I swear…” turning his head, Akito gave Hatori an evil glare, “…you'll live to regret it.”

The door sliding shut before him, Hatori sank to the ground, his hands clasped to his face.

'Please don't let him do anything rash...please kami...'

She couldn't understand why she was acting like this, today was no different than yesterday, or the day before. So why did she feel like something was about to happen, something really big?

Shaking her head for what had to be the millionth time that morning, Tohru went back to slicing the seaweed before her. Hana and Uo glanced at one another in worry as they watched Tohru finish cutting the seaweed.

Unable to stand the silence any longer, Uo stopped Tohru by gripping her upper arm. “Tohru…what's wrong, I mean, you're acting different today. All you keep on doing is glancing off and sighing, has something happened, did someone hurt you!”

Bursting to her feet, Uo clenched a fist as she glanced around them, her expression thunderous. Her eyes flying wide, Tohru gripped Uo's wrist, shaking her head emphatically.

“N…no, it's not that Uo-chan, no one has harmed me at all. Please sit down Uo-chan…”

Sighing, Uo sat back down her expression still one of concern. Hana on the other hand had been watching Tohru closely and had come to a conclusion.

“Tohru…who is he?”

Jerking at that question, a blush stained Tohru's cheeks as she looked down into her lap, trying to keep calm. But Uo made that option fly out the window when she leaned over and decided to press the subject.

“What do you mean `he' Hana-chan?”

Getting to her feet, Tohru bowed, “umm…I'll be right back, I just have to use the restroom real quick. Don't worry about me.”

Turning, she then made her way outside of the classroom. Moving down the halls she exited the building and stepped out into the school courtyard. She was deep in thought as she started walking, hoping that the fresh air would not only cool her off, but help her decide what to do.

The wind blew gently, lifting her hair and causing it to drift about her face. It wasn't what one would call a hot day, it was just slightly warm out and the breeze gave it that nice finishing touch.

Tohru had been so preoccupied with her own thoughts that she failed to hear the approach of someone, it wasn't until a hand gripped her shoulder that she was brought out of those same thoughts.

“Who...”

“It's me Tohru, I promised that I'd come see you again.”

Whirling about, Tohru's face lit up as her eyes focused upon Akito's face. He had a gentle look in his eyes, but his face was utterly neutral.

“Akito, I'm glad you kept your promise, but what are you doing here though?” Unable to stay still anymore, Tohru's hand lifted and touched Akito's forehead, running down to brush against his hair.

Virtually clueless on how he should react, Akito just glanced about before leaning forewords, letting his forehead touch Tohru's.

“I wanted to ask you something important. But it will mean lying to the others…would you be willing to do that?”

Stunned, Tohru looked down as she thought over her answer. A couple of minutes passed before she lifted her head and gave Akito a tentative smile.

“Yes…I would, but only if no one gets hurt.”

She didn't know what it was that Akito was asking from her, but she was willing to go along with it, for his sake 'or so she thought.'

Smiling, Akito chuckled lightly, `she hardly knows me and is willing to trust me implicitly, no wonder I have such an urge to be with her, she is special.'

“Alright then. But first things first, Tohru, would you be willing to move into the main house and live with me there?”

Tohru's expression immediately turned to that of shock as she stared at Akito for several long moments, as if trying to figure out if this was a dream orwas real. The school bell then rang, breaking the silence that had fallen.

Taking a deep breath, Tohru let her eyes close, “y…yes. I am willing to live with you…but I do have one question…” Looking back up at him, Tohru stepped closer, her hands cupping Akito's face.

“Why did you k…”

“Akito!”

A/N- I know I am evil by leaving it off here, but I just had too! Gomen...T.T...Anyway, I hope Akito isn't too ooc, after all, he is experiencing all this stuff for the first time and something else is pushing him to become closer with Tohru. But what exactly will be explained later, that's it for now! Any questions or comments, just leave me a review or if you want a sooner response, send me a pm. Till next time then...Ja Ne! O.