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A/N: Memories bring both pain and happiness. But whatever they are, treasure them all. At least you have something you can hold onto. Read and enjoy! :D
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She missed him. His toothy grin, his hearty cackle, his weird antics and his eyes that pierced through her soul. They used to do everything together. They would rant, fight, and shout at each other. People said that their relationship was something that contradicts each other's characteristics. And yet they fitted perfectly. But then, there was no such thing as a perfect relationship. Soon, one would leave while the other would remain.
She looked at the picture album she created from way back when they were together. She stroked his face longingly. She could only live in bittersweet memory now. After everything that they had been through, she still couldn't believe that she still wanted him. She longed for him. But now, she could never be with him for he was gone.
"I miss you," she whispered achingly. "I wish I told you at that time. I wish I told you everything that day, Youichi." Tears started pouring down her soft cheeks.
"I shouldn't have held it in," Mamori smiled at Hiruma's ragged face, a devilish grin tugged at the corner of his lips. She lovingly caressed her now protruding belly. "Youichi, you are going to be a father soon."
