:Disclaimer: I don't own fruits basket. If I did, there would be even more cross dressing.
I'm so sorry for taking so long. I've been suffering from anorexia for a while now and I needed a little time to myself. I will try to complete the next chapter faster.
Thanks to my reviewers. (I love you guys)
Fk306 animelover- You'll see soon why they didn't change.
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silverpheonix2- I'm glad you like it. Though about the minion thing… well, you'll have to ask Akira, as my editor she controls my life.
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Ruusei- You're welcome, glad you like it.
XxRainChildxX- Yes, it's confusing, but funny.
NightshadeHibana- You'll see soon.
deadlykitty- Because I'm still deciding who the couples will be.
Chibi Ame- I will, I took a break, but I'm not abandoning the story.
MabudachiGirl- Please breathe, I would feel so bad if the story killed you.
Yoru- The fluff will come when the time is right.
Ray- Sure thing.
Noyesgirl- Well, a lot of stuff has happened. Don't worry, I will still update.
Hatori lightly sipped his coffee and took small bites of the breakfast Tohru cooked for him. It was early in the morning and only he and Tohru were up at the moment. Everyone else didn't have the energy to get up after all the excitement they had gone through the day before. 'Well, at least we actually got through one day like this…' He thought trying to be at least semi-positive.
Hatori looked up at Tohru, who looked extremely discomforted. He noted the flowery apron she was wearing and cringed. He knew that if Ayame and Shigure could see her… like that… they would be laughing and taking pictures. "Honda-kun? Is something wrong?" he asked.
Tohru looked at Hatori and nodded while biting her lip. "I have to go to the bathroom…"
The dragon looked confused. "Well… you know where the bathroom is… so couldn't you just…?"
Tohru shook her head. "I think I need your permission…"
Again, Hatori was confused. "Why?" he asked.
Tohru looked down, then back up at Hatori. "Because well… it's your body and there's something you… might not want me to see…"
Hatori's eyes widened. He finally understood. "Honda-kun…" he started. This was very awkward. "You have my permission from here on out to use the bathroom."
Tohru nodded gratefully as she stood up and bolted for the bathroom. Hatori felt a small smile pull at the corners of his lips, which was strange because the dragon was not usually so easily amused.There was just something about Tohru that made him feel happy, like he used to with… Kana…
"Hello Hatori-san!" Kagura greeted Hatori as she sat down at the table. She waited for a response from the dragon, but he just continued sipping his coffee. The boar sighed, then brightened. "Is my Kyo-kun awake yet?" she asked.
Hatori shook his head. "Only Tohru-kun and I were up before you came."
The boar remained silent until Tohru entered the room and sat down, looking relieved. The two girls began chatting and giggling among themselves.
While sipping his coffee, Hatori felt a sharp pain in his lower stomach. He groaned and put his coffee cup down on the table.
The two girls stared at him, concern in their eyes. "Hatori-san? Are you okay?" Tohru asked.
Hatori nodded, though the pain wouldn't go away. "I'm fine Honda-kun, it's just some pains."
Tohru's eyes grew with worry. "Are you sick? Where does it hurt?" she asked. Hatori placed his hand on his lower stomach. Tohru began to calm down, her face seemed knowing. She glanced at Kagura, whispered something in the boar's ear, and ran out of the room.
Hatori looked at Kagura. "What's that about?" he questioned. To his dismay, the boar didn't give him an answer. Instead, she took his hand and led him upstairs to Tohru's room. Aaya walked into the hall and fallowed them.
"Is something wrong Tori-san?" the snake asked, but he was ignored.
They stepped into the room, and Tohru looked at him. "I'm sorry Hatori-san." She apologized, on the verge of tears. "I completely forgot and I should have warned you but with all this happening I just…"
"Honda-kun…" Hatori interrupted, mildly confused. "What are you talking about?"
Tohru nervously glanced at Kagura, giving a silent plea. The boar got the hint and took over the explanation.
"You see… it's Tohru's…" she paused for a moment to plan her words out carefully. Kagura took a deep breath. "It's her… time of the month." She finished. Tohru turned a deep shade of red and Hatori's mouth dropped open in disbelief.
"Congratulations!" Aaya patted Hatori on the back, jokingly. "Our little Hatori has finally become a woman!" He began giggling.
Hatori shot the snake a death glare. "You have got to be kidding me!" he muttered.
"I'm so sorry!" Tohru whined. "And we have swimming today at school too."
Hatori sighed. "Well then, I guess I'll need to stay home today." He said.
"Not necessarily…" Kagura said. Everyone looked at her.
Tohru stopped sobbing and thought for a moment. "She's right…" she whispered under her breath. Tohru ran to her closet and began digging around for a while. After a few moments she finally found what she was looking for.
Tohru motioned for everyone to sit while she dumped the contents of the box on the floor for everyone to see.
Hatori's eyes widened. "No… please." He said.
"But Hatori-san." Tohru begged. "I need to go to school. But since you're me then that means that…"
"But…" Hatori interrupted. "These are tampons…" He argued. The word rolled off his tongue as if it were poison.
Kagura tried to help convince Hatori. "But…" she started. "Ayame-san doesn't seem to have a problem with them…"
Everyone looked at Ayame; he was holding an unwrapped tampon. "These things are cool!" he exclaimed excitedly.
After a few moments of staring, the defeated Hatori sighed. "Fine… just… fine…"
Tohru cheered up considerably. "Thank you Hatori-san!" she exclaimed.
An hour later
Tohru stood outside the bathroom door. She knocked softly on the door. "Hatori-san…" she called quietly. "Are you sure that you don't need any help?"
"I'm a doctor; I think I can use a tampon…" Hatori argued.
"But you've used half the box…" Tohru observed.
Hatori walked out of the bathroom. "I'm ready to leave." He disregarded Tohru's statement.
Kyo was losing his temper downstairs. "Where is Hatori!" he grumbled angrily. "We're going to be late!"
"You need to have patience you stupid cat." Yuki pointed out.
"Damn rat!" Kyo yelled. "I had patience for the first ten minutes after we announced we were going to leave!"
Hatori walked down the stairs, a backpack was slung over his shoulder. "We're leaving." He announced and simply walked out the door, leaving Kyo no time to say anything to him.
And now, as an added bonus, I've decided to use my supreme authoress powers to put Mii and Akita in the same room, just to see what happens.
Akita: Woh, how did I get here?
Mii: Who are you?
Akita: Oh my god! I know you! You're Mii, from Fruits Basket!
Mii: Fruits basket?
Akita: You're my idol! It's because of you that I decided to be an editor! Now… if only Nekala would make her deadlines.
Mii: You're author doesn't make her deadlines either?
Akita: Sadly… no.
Mii: Finally! Someone who shares my pain!
Nekala: So all they would do is talk about is me and Shigure? That's not nearly as interesting as I thought it would be… Oh well, I must think of other ways to torment my editor… Remember, Please review, reviews motivate me.