A/N: Hello darlings! This is my new attempt as a Chik/Hime fic. This first mini-story is kind of angsty but the rest of the stories are going to much more cutesy and fluffy. I will probably have to raise the rating in the future though… I'll leave you that to think about *laughs menacingly*
"Chikane-chan…" Himeko whispered in shock, holding the raven haired girl close.
"Himeko… Himeko, I missed you so much."
Himeko felt Chikane's lovely warm body hugging her tightly. She had yearned for the feeling without knowing whose embrace she was yearning for. Everyone's embrace was different, and no one's would ever be the same as Chikane's. No one's arms will ever be the same as my Chikane-chan's. Himeko felt prickles behind her eyes come again. For once though, she was not crying because she felt as though she was missing something. I finally got what I always needed.
Cars were honking somewhere far in the distance. Himeko surfaced to discover that the far off cars were actually right next to her. The light had changed and angry Tokyo drivers wanted to get through the intersection. Chikane took Himeko by the hand and led her to the curb. Himeko was still in slight shock, from receiving her memories back. As they walked toward the sidewalk Himeko sifted quickly through the repertoire of familiar memories. My God, how could I not have realized Chikane-chan's feelings before she had to do something so drastic? It was all my fault. In the meantime I was off flaunting my relationship with Oogami-kun. Tears sprung to her eyes as she remembered her last moments with Chikane. Instinctually Himeko gripped Chikane's hand harder. Before Himeko had time to fully process, they were already standing safely on the sidewalk and she was finally able to stand face to face with Chikane.
"Himeko." With one word Chikane expressed a thousand years of love.
"I'm so sorry Chikane-chan! Please forgive me!" Himeko burst out with her tears beginning to spill.
"Sorry? What are you apologizing for?"
"Everything. I was so blind. I harmed you in so many ways when all you were doing was helping me. I made you sad because you thought… you thought…"
"No. No Himeko. Don't you see? It made me happy. Those days I spent with you were the happiest of my life. I wasn't truly sad because I knew I could be your friend. And now I've found you again. This is the happiest moment of both my lives," Chikane said with a slight smile at her joke.
"You weren't truly sad. But you were. I know better now. All those times you said that you were happy for me, that you just wanted me to be happy and see my smile. I know that you were crying on the inside. And I made you cry. I made you hurt," Himeko said, voice rising.
"I should be the one apologizing. I hurt you too. I should have never thrust those… those impure feelings upon you…"
"Impure feelings? Chikane-chan… don't you remember?"
"Remember what?"
"While we were in the lunar shrine- don't you remember what happened then?"
"Of course I do," she said looking away.
"And do you remember what I said, what I did?" Chikane simply looked down without a word. "Fine," said Himeko, "I guess I'll have to refresh your memory."
Chikane looked up and Himeko took her opportunity. She met Chikane's perfectly shaped lips in a sweet passionate kiss. Himeko's arms wrapped tightly around Chikane's neck pulling her close but she could never be close enough. Soft skin pressed together bringing chills to Himeko's core. I will never let you go…never, Himeko promised silently.
"We can never be just friends again," Himeko said with their foreheads still together, "Because I love you… I am in love with you Himemiya Chikane. I always will be, no matter how many more times we may be reborn."
"I…l-love you t-too Kurusugawa Himeko," Chikane choked through her tears. Tears were leaking out of Himeko's eyes too. Himeko didn't let Chikane out of the embrace. As long as you love me, as long as you'll have me, I am yours. And you are mine.