Fruits Basket Fan Fiction ❯ Too Much Birthday ❯ 3 ( Chapter 3 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]
Ayame smirked at the inu suggestively, as he watched Shigure prepare the drinks. He looked on as Shigure took out the small bottle and poured the hot liquid into the 9 glasses before him.

"Gure-san...is that what I think it is?" Shigure turned to look at the hebi with a wide smile.

"ah... If it's what I think you think it is, then it is" The hebi matched his grin. He liked playing this game.

"If what YOU think I think it is IS what it is...." His voice droned out as both older men sweatdropped. "Uh, Gure-san, I forgot what we were talking about."

Shigure grinned slightly and turned back to the glasses. He put them on a leveled wooden tray, and picked it up by the handles. He nodded at Ayame.

"Grab the bottle and let's go"

"Do you have more than this one bottle?" Ayame looked slightly concerned.

"Maa, maa" He waved the concern off. "I have a whole box of them..." He began to walk back to where the group had gathered. Ayame flounced out behind him.

"Tooru-kun! Did you miss me?" Shigure put the tray down on the table and leaned close to Tooru, placing his fingers underneath her chin. She blushed.

Shigure grimaced as he felt sharp needlepricks on his hand. They stopped as soon as he had withdrawn his hand. He rubbed his skin thoughtfully, as he smiled slowly at the raven-haired girl that had caused him such pain. He liked pain. This could be interesting.

Hanajima watched at the inu watched her, with no readable expression on her face. Tooru looked at the glasses.

"A-ano? Shigure-san? What is that?" Shigure grinned, sensing an opportunity. He sighed dramatically, lifting one of the glasses close to his cheek.

"Music!" He grinned and traced the curve of the rim with his finger, making a soft howl fill the small room. Tooru giggled, while Hana and Uo looked at Shigure with disbelief. A grown man....acting like a little boy.

This act by Shigure had ellicited different feelings from the young men in the room. Kyo snarled as Yuki rolled his eyes, tapping his fingers on the table. Ritsu giggled appreciatively. Ayame grinned. Hatori coughed.

Ayame smiled widely. Shigure's head whipped around to look at the newcomer.

"Ha-san! So good to see you!"

Ayame bounced towards the doctor and leaned his head on his shoulder. He batted his eyelashes as he looked at the doctor. Tooru blushed lightly as Shigure gushed.

"Ha-san! You came after all! You couldn't bear not being with Tooru-kun on her birthday, ne?"

Hatori glared at the inu, and instead of giving Shigure the satisfaction of a reply, he turned towards Tooru and smiled.

"Happy birthday Tooru-san" Tooru blushed even more, shifting her gaze towards the glasses again. Her mouth was getting dry, and that liquid looked mighty tempting.

She leaned over to pick one of the glasses up and brought it to her face. She inhaled deeply. It smelled slightly like vinegar. She watched as steam rose from the glass, before putting it to her lips. With one hand around the cup and the other supporting the bottom, she drained the liquid all at once.

She coughed suddenly, bringing all eyes to her and the glass that was empty before her. Kyo and Yuki both stood up in shock, as Hana and Uo looked at Tooru with concern shadowing their eyes. Hatori looked slightly unnerved as Shigure and Ayame smiled at each other. What were they up to?

Ritsu looked confused, but also grabbed a glass after he saw Tooru take a drink. He drained one glass as well. His eyes nearly bugged out of his head as his stomach grew hot. The aftertaste of the fluid was sour, and his nose inhaled the vinegar aroma, making it cling.

"Tooru-san!" Yuki stared at her. She smiled at the mouse, before reaching for another glass. Once you got used to the weird taste, this stuff was actually pretty good.

Uo and Hana exchanged concerned glances behind Tooru's neck. Hana nodded at the inu and hebi who were still watching Tooru intently. Uo stood up, intending to have words with Shigure, but Tooru's hand on her sleeve stopped the blonde girl in her tracks. Uo looked at her friend, whose eyes were looking slightly heavylidded as she slowly shook her head. Tooru reached over and grabbed another glass, this time holding it up for Uo to drink from. Her eyes pleaded with Uo to take it.

Reluctantly, Uo sat back down and lifted the glass in the same way that Tooru had done to her first two glasses. Hana stared at Uo, but followed her lead.

Tooru pushed two glasses towards Kyo and Yuki. They growled as they caved in for her. Her eyes looked so sad. They glared at each other before taking their glasses and draining the steaming liquid.

Ayame and Shigure still looked at one another, smiling. Their expressions froze on their faces as a hand landed on each of their shoulders. They looked back to see Hatori glaring at them.

"What are you doing?" He hissed through clenched teeth.

Shigure and Ayame squirmed out of his grasp. Ayame looked innocently at Hatori and Shigure. Shigure reached down and refilled Tooru's glass and grabbed a fresh one for Hatori. Hatori refused it. Shigure flinched under the stern gaze of the doctor. Hatori might need a little "something" extra in his...

Shigure nodded to the kitchen. The three of them excused themselves and walked out of the room. Shigure smiled as he noticed Tooru reach for her third glass.

Tooru drained her third drink as she watched the Mabudachi leave the room. She stood up. She wobbled a little bit, but Hana and Uo both reached up to grab one of Tooru's hands, steadying her. She smiled down at them.

"Sumimasen, I need to go to the bathroom."

Tooru walked upstairs, not hearing the footsteps thudding softly behind her.