3 days later…

--EMA'S POV—

"Ah. Whatever. I don't need anything special for my birthday. I've got sis, right?"

I said to myself.

I got a big box of Snackoos for myself. Who could ask for more?

Though I would miss out other people of my life.

Like possibly, Apollo, Trucy, Mr. Wright, OOOOH!!! And Especially Mr. Edgeworth! I wouldn't mind seeing him on my birthday.

And then there's Klavier.

"Klavier Gavin." I muttered to myself.

A shot of nervousness shot up my spine.

Why did my face feel all warm when I said his name? Why did my pulse race and my heart pick up speed? Why did I always feel like rushing or pulling away when he's here? Why did my life just…just…

*Briiing!*

*Briiing!*

I groaned and picked up my phone.

"Hello?"

"Hey Ema! Let's go out. Have a little dinner with friends! It is your birthday." Lana said through the phone.

How would she know my friends?

"Let's go! Come on. I'll pick you up. Bye!"

"Okay? Bye."

I waited there in my lobby for sis and well…she got there in 10 minutes.

We drove for a good 20 minutes at stopped at a familiar looking building.

The precinct!

"Sis, why are we here?" I finally asked her.

"You'll see." She replied, pushing open a door.

We went inside.

"SURPRISE!"

Apollo and Trucy were off to one side.

"Hey guys. Did you know about this?" I asked them.

They both nodded in unison.

"Hey Ema! I'm gonna perform for you! Show ya all my magic tricks." Trucy announced, walking over to the stage.

She had a good show.

Though Vera did pass out when she pulled out Mr. Hat.

Her Magic Panties was a good part.

We sang Happy Birthday and blew out the candles.

Where was he?

The one I really wanted to see.

"Oh my god! Thank you guys so much!" I cried.

I turned to Lana and gave her a warm hug.

She returned it. "I think someone wants to talk to you." She flicked her finger up to point at Klavier.

I looked up.

He was there, standing off to one corner in the balcony.

I walked over to him.

"What's up? I didn't see you at the party." I said, resting my elbows on the stone terrace.

"I was just thinking." He replied flatly.

"About what?"

"Ema! I must be crazy! I don't know what I'm doing!" he cried.

"What are you talking about?" I asked, concern in my voice.

"Ema," he said, turning to me. He buried his face in his hands.

"Ema," he repeated.

"Yeah?" I responded.

He got down on his knees.

"Ema, I know you may think I'm crazy. I think I'm crazy. I don't know what I'm doing right now but…Ema Skye, will you…will you…"

"Yes?"

"Marry me?"

I swallowed hard.

Yes?

No?

I turned to Lana. She was smiling, fat tears falling from her eyes.

I turned back to Klavier.

He was looking at me.

Searching my eyes.

Waiting for an answer.

I took a deep breath.

I shut my eyes.

My heart picked up speed.

My pulse raced.

I wanted to be alone, with him.

I wanted to pull away and stay there.

But I was here.

Everyone was watching.

There he was, on his knees.

Asking.

Loving me.

I had no idea.

I pursed my lips together and pulled them apart.

I breathed.

In…

Out…

In…

Out…

I held my breath.

"Yes."

Multiply whoops from the crowds echoed the balcony.

He got up and fished the most beautiful thing out from his pocket.

A ring.

He picked up my right hand, slipped it on and kissed it lightly.

Then, he pulled me closer to hug me.

Tears prickled the corner of my eyes.

I wanted to hold it back, but I couldn't.

They fell.

And fell and fell and fell.

More tears.

"I love you, Ema." He whispered in my ear.

Then he pulled my head back and kissed my forehead.

But I didn't want a kiss on my forehead.

I pulled him closer and pushed my lips against his.

Passionate kiss.

Perfect.

More tears fell from my eyes.

I put my hands on his face.

I think I felt a tear escape his eye.

Yes. I swear I felt it.

It made me smile.

I pulled the kiss apart.

Yes.

He was crying.

"I'm crying aren't I?" he asked me with a smile on his face.

I nodded. "You wanna be alone, right?"

"No. I wanna be with you."

I giggled. "I meant away from all the police, attorneys, detectives and guests around us?"

"Yeah." He said, and led me away to the offices.

I glanced over at Lana.

She was crying.

Mr. Wright, he was smiling.

Trucy was hugging Apollo.

Apollo was laughing.

I took a seat on my desk.

We were alone.

Finally.

--KLAVIER'S POV—

I brought Ema to the offices.

Alone.

At long last.

PEACE.

That's all I needed.

To be alone with her.

She took a seat on her desk.

I went over to her.

"What made you say yes?" I asked.

She smiled and took a deep breath.

"You did." She replied and took my hand.

I kissed her.

Finally.

A kiss with no one watching.

And it could last as long as we wanted.