It was a quiet ride back for Takishima. The teen was absorbed in thought, all revolving around Hikari. Of course, he never did think the girl he had been in love with for twelve years would actually open up to him, and shyly agree to finish the bet with him. She looked happy when she consented. In the days that follow, I'll make her even happier.

Takishima had arrived home shortly after and decided to finish up his work then go straight to sleep.

As he lay in bed after some intense typing, he stared up at the ceiling, thinking. Tomorrow will definitely be interesting, and I can't wait.

The next day looked fruitful and promising. Takishima purposely woke up early to catch Hikari on her way to school, to give her a ride. Although, when he arrived at her house, Hikari's mother, who was pulling weeds in the front, said she had already gone to school.

"Sorry, Kei, Hikari said she wanted to beat you to school today. Hikari left only a few minutes ago, so you could probably run into her along the way. She said there was something she wanted to give you."

"Thank you, I'll try to meet her along the way, then," Takishima thanked her.

Takishima climbed back into the car, and told the driver to speed up a bit. At the rate they were going, they reached the school in a matter of minutes. The brown haired boy stepped out of the car to find Hikari only feet away from entering the school gates. She looked beautiful today with her crisp S.A. uniform and her long hair let down. It was what she typically wore, but Takishima couldn't help admiring her. The only thing that troubled him was the slight frown that donned on her face as soon as she saw him.

"What's wrong?" Takishima questioned.

"Umm… It's just that I-I woke up early to get to school before you, but you still beat me!" Hikari pouted.

Takishima laughed quietly. Ahh… So that's what's troubling her. He smiled down at her and laced his fingers through her right hand. Hikari truned red, but didn't reject his hand. Instead, she held his hand tighter. As they walked back together to the green house, the fan girls were surprisingly silent. They all gazed in awe as the two walked by. A couple moments passed by, and Takishima and Hikaeri had already walked past them. Suddenly, the girls regained their verbal abilities, and started screaming, crying, or stood motionless in disbelief.

Takishima and Hikari were walking to the greenhouse when Hikari opened her mouth to say something.

"This reminds me Takishima, I have something to give you!"

With that, she leaned up and kissed him gently on the cheek.

"It's for the three weeks after we returned from England when we barely spoke. I wanted to say 'I'm sorry'." Hikari smiled.

Takishima was indeed surprised. After he came over his shock, he unhooked his hand from Hikari's and wrapped his arm around her waist, instead. Hikari's blush intensified, but she didn't push him away, so the boy took it as an acceptance. It must be my lucky day today. Takishima smiled for himself and to her as well.

As they entered the greenhouse, everyone stopped what they were doing and stared at the two. A minute passed until someone said something.

"Kei! What are you doing with you arm around my Hikari! I FORBID you to touch her!" Akira shrieked.

Takishima led Hikari back to their seats around the coffee table, while Akira followed him, screaming all the way. Takisima had to unhook his arm around Hikari because he really needed to finish some company work that his dad had forced onto him. The deadlines for the papers were due tomorrow, and Takishima wanted to spend more time with his love, so he decided to finish the documents early. To make up for his lack of touch on her, he scooted his chair next to Hikari so the sides were touching. Hikari didn't mind, and she decided to take out a book to read.

Akira instead went to Takishima's side to yell, so she wouldn't disturb her best friend. Takishima ignored her and kept typing, while Tadashi tried restraining Akria from actually punching him. Ryuu and the twins decided it was a fine time to keep quiet until Akira had finished her rampage. They didn't want to get caught up in the commotion.

Two and a half hours had passed when Hikari decided to go to class, even though it wasn't a requirement for the seven of them to go. She closed her book after she marked the page, and leaned over to Takishima. Akira was still yelling, but she was becoming tired after her two and a half hours of screaming at an oblivious boy. Hikari kissed Takishima on the cheek again, said she was going to class. With that, she left the greenhouse to have everyone stare after her, including Takishima.

"Who knew Hikari could be so affectionate?" The slightly blushing Takishima thought. Akira turned back to Takishima and sighed.

"I guess if Hikari is fine with you as a boyfriend, then I can't complain," Akira said, exasperated. "But! If you ever hurt her, I will not be okay with you two as a couple!" With that, she stomped off the make tea for everyone.

The day wore on, and everyone wondered off to do their own things. By the end of the school day, Takishima had finished his report and was packing up his laptop. As he zipped his bag closed, Ryuu, the only other person in the greenhouse, noticed his friend was acting so much more cheerful. So you finally succeeded, Kei.

Takishima walled down the school hallway to find Hikari so they could leave together. As he was turning a corner, he heard the annoying student council president's voice. As he came into full view, Takishima saw he was talking to his Hikari. Immediately, his good mood turned sour. He came up to Hikari, picked her up, bridal style, and walked away with her, leaving the other boy to stare and stutter as they left.

"Hey! What are you doing, Takishima!" Hikari asked, surprised.

Takishima said nothing, but opened and empty classroom door, and propped the girl in his arms on a student's desk.

"Hikari, you are mine, and only mine." Takishima said quietly, but in a commanding way.

And with that, he leaned in and kissed her fully on the lips. He kissed her lips possessively, but not in a way that she would become frightened. Hikari's eyes were wide open, but after her initial shock passed, she closed them and shyly started to kiss back. Takishima wrapped his arm around her waist and places the other on her nape. They stayed there, locked, for several more moments, until Hikari ran out of breath. Takisima lifted her off the desk and placed her on her feet.

Together they left, hand in hand, to Takishima's waiting car, both smiling.