Damn, guys! I'm so sorry! This is the continuation of "And so I loved her" Sorry it took so long! :D

Present

We went to the Meido no Hitsuji Restaurant to visit our friends at their work and got something to eat while we were at it.

As usual, Ikki's fanclub stared Heroine down and I gave them a threatening glare. They shifted their eyes and their lips fell silent.

Heroine and I went down the stairs and through the doors.

"Welcome back, Master." Sawa said with a bow.

"Welcome back, Milady." Ken said with a bow as well.

When both of them looked up to see us, they smiled brightly.

Ikki was busy preparing desserts in the kitchen and Tomo was chatting with the rest of their friends at a nearby table.

Heroine and I went and joined Tomo, Ukyo, Mine and Orion at the table. Tomo was laughing and nudging his elbow in Mine's side and she growled slightly, while Ukyo was busy changing the settings on his camera and Orion was joining in on Tomo's joke.

As soon as Ukyo looked up from his camera, the rest of them looked in the same direction. They scattered from the table and almost fell on top of me and Heroine, when they saw us.

"Heroine!" Tomo and Orion shouted as they hugged her. Mine went to give me a passionate hug, when Ukyo accidently trips her as he stood.

She fell on top of Ikki, who was on his way to another table. The fan girls snarled and lurched from their seats.

I burst out laughing, which is very uncommon of me, and everyone stared at me, stunned.

Heroine smiled at me brightly.

The fan club stood still and confused, unsure of how to react. Heroine noticed the blush that spread across their faces as they stared at my smiling face.

I smiled at her expression. She really can't hide her feelings. She's adorable when she's jealous.

I grabbed her in an embrace in front of everyone to declare that she's mine and I'm hers. Her face flushed as I whispered,

"I'm yours. Rest assured, Heroine."

Mine pouted at the action, jealous of Heroine, I suppose.

"You can't have Shin all to yourself, Heroine! Leave a bit for me too."

What a strange friend she is.

"What's wrong with wanting all of him?" She murmured, forgetting that I could hear every sweet word she says.

I pulled her to my face and kissed her softly.

Ukyo looked a bit depressed. Look, I'm sorry that I took her away from you, but I'd never give her up for anything, I thought.

Ikki came in with the desserts and I was slightly surprised, we haven't even ordered yet. Behind him the ever-so-moody manager was carrying an enormous rectangular box.

"Why are you all standing? Take your seats." The manager said grumpily.

Just as we were seated, the manager placed the box in the middle of the table.

What was going on?

Everyone exchanged looks as he opened the box and by the time it was open, their eyes were set on me.

"Happy birthday, dear Shin…" Everyone started singing.

How the hell did they…I glanced at Heroine and she looked down guiltily. She told them. I told her that I never celebrate my birthday anymore.

The cake was two-layered, black and white with sparklers and had my name in red italics. It looked great and I think I know who baked it. I looked at Heroine and she blushed as if she knew exactly what I was thinking.

I don't really like my birthday; considering it was on this day a few years ago that my father killed a man.

But now, looking at everyone's cheerful faces and knowing the huge amount of effort they put in, my birthday isn't so bad after all.

A blush spread across my face and I was drowning in embarrassment as I said,

"Thanks, guys. I appreciate it."

Mine's face brightened and I once again noticed Heroine's silent glare at her.

As soon as everyone was stuffed and the plates of cake and desserts were polished clean, we all sat back and groaned in delight.

"Well, I have to turn in soon. I have a photoshoot to prepare for." Ukyo said.

"Good luck, Ukyo-chan!"Orion yelled.

"Hold on, I'll walk with you."Sawa said. I think she may have a slight crush on him.

Mine and Ikki and his fan club vanished into the darkness of the night and Heroine, Ken, Orion, Tomo and I were walking in the other direction.

Ken and Tomo were having the strangest conversation involving different dimensions and changes of character in everyone.

"That must have been a really strange dream, Ken!"Tomo laughed wholeheartedly while Orion just giggled awkwardly.

Heroine and I were walking behind them hand in hand. I looked at her and smiled.

While no one was looking, I pulled her to the side behind some bushes and whispered in her ear,

"Thanks, Heroine." I nipped her ear and she trembled.

I slid my hand from her neck to her ear and pulled her into a kiss. I could taste the sweetness of the icing on her lips; she likes to save the icing of the cake for last.

"Huh? Where did they disappear to?"Tomo asked loudly.

I sighed in our kiss. I came out of the bushes feeling like I had a very satisfying birthday.

"Here I am with my lovely bride to be."

So, does this deserve a third chapter? Please let me know.

~`Drarrypeoples