Note : This fic is a continuation of the Opera hen. Just so you know, Chiaki has already given her the ring. And I hope you all remember the conversation between Nodame & that female reporter in the opera-hen manga.

Disclaimer : I don't own Nodame Cantabile.

Chapter : 1

Chiaki drowsily opened his eyes to find himself sitting on his couch. The room was only illuminated by the light coming from the TV. He looked at his left to find Nodame soundly sleeping. He picked up his mobile from the side table to see the time. It was 3 a.m. The only thing he remembers is coming home after his rehearsal to find Nodame pleading to let her watch the Puri Gorota marathon for all night. With much reluctance he agreed. After all, he can't stand her cute little annoying pout with that big puppy dog eyes (which she always makes whenever she wants something from him) Later he knows, he was sitting on the couch with her. He was reading his scores while she was emerged in watching TV.

Looks like, she had fallen asleep. Well, no surprise. She had been working really hard for her upcoming performance.

She'll get a cramp on her neck like that.

He thought. He shifted a bit & gently poked Nodame.

"Oi! Wake up."

He said softly. Nodame just made a "Nnn" sound & resumed sleeping. Chiaki sighed. He pulled her closer & lifted her up. He took her to their bedroom. Then placing her on the bed carefully, He tucked her in. He went back to the living room & turned off the TV. When he returned to their bedroom, he found Nodame curled up like a cute baby. Chiaki chuckled.

Who would say that she's already 25?

He shook his head & sighed again.

Well, after this one performance in Paris I'll head off to Italy. And Nodame will go to Germany.

Suddenly an empty feeling filled his heart. Though he never said it aloud he really hated being away from her. But he should get used to this. Cause that's how their lives are gonna be, right?

Another sigh escaped from his lips. His gaze returned to her. Seeing her there made his heart felt warmth. The Moon's light penetrated through the silky curtains, casting a glow on her skin that were exposed.

She looks like an...an...angel..

Memories return.

She's your angel, Shinichi.

That was what his mother told him.

I guess you were right, Mom.

He smirked. He took his place on the bed & smiled when Nodame volunteerily rolled over to his side. Chiaki put his arm around her waist, pulling her closer. He still remembers those days when he used to kick her out of his bed. But now, it's hard for him to fall asleep when she's not there; beside him. He had never thought that he would be that so much in love with someone, had he?

He tenderly kissed her forehead. She shifted a bit. Slowly his kisses trailed down her cherry lips. It was not a passionate kiss but a sweet chaste one. But this time she giggled & tried to open her eyes. (She was really tired.)

"Mukyaaa...Shinichi-kun loves Nodame."

She chirped & looked at him adorobly.

"I thought you were asleep."

He said raising his eye brows.

"GYABO! If senpai wants to do it,Nodame needs to be awaken too."

She said with her pink cheeks & dreamy eyes.

"Hentai! I wasn't going to do anything!"

He blushed.

Really this girl knows how to ruin the moment.

"Ahh..Chiaki-senpai always say that but when the moment comes we all know who-"

"Shut up, you hentai!"

Chiaki cut her off blushing like a tomato.

I swear this woman is gonna drive me crazy!

Nodame just smiled her 'ahed' smile.

"Idiot!"

Chiaki muttered trying his best to hide his blush.

"You don't have to pretend, senpai. Nodame already knows how much senpai loves her."

Saying, she hugged him tightly. Snuggling to his chest, she sniffed him contendly. Chiaki sighed. Hugging her back, he nuzzled her brown hair. He could smell her. Secretly he had also become fond of her scent - sweet...so much like lavender.

"Senpai..."

Nodame whispered sometime later.

"Hmm..."

Chiaki responded.

"Nodame will miss you."

I'll miss you more, Nodame.

"Me too..."

He whispered back.

"Why don't we get-"

Nodame started. But then suddenly the image of that female reporter came to her mind.

Silence is golden.That's what she said to Nodame. And her advice really worked. The ruby ring in her finger is the evidence.

So it's better to keep-

"What?"

Chiaki interrupted her thought.

Nodame closed her mouth & smiled.

"Nothing, senpai."

Chiaki was about to protest. But he didn't when she burried her face in his chest whispering,

"I love you, senpai."

Blood rushed to Chiaki's face. He was glad that she couldn't see how goofily he was smiling right now. He felt a kind of tingling warm sensation in his whole body. His heart was beating fast & he could felt her heart-beats too.

He closed his eyes tightening the embrace. He squinted his eyes shut.

Then he said,

"I love you too, Nodame."

Not with his mouth but in his mind...

Author's Note : Apologies if there are any grammatical mistakes & OOC ness. Review it if you think it's worthy enough. If you don't review, I won't know how my fic is. Good or bad? Let me know.

The continuation of this fic is up to you, readers. Should I continue this fic or not? Tell me.

OK. I'll stop talking now. Bye.^^