Author's Note:
Angel-chan: Gomenasai!! I forgot to mark TBC at the end of the chapter. This is not the end yet. I'm still typing the ending. I'm so happy to know that you like the first few epilogue. I really put lots of efforts in this. More chappies to come!! Oh, guess the sprain is getting better. Thanks for the concern.
All: Thanks for reading my story. The hit is going up and up again (Wink, wink). Oh, please review too (Please, please!!)
Pairing: Echizen Ryoma x Ryuzaki Sakuno
Genre: Romance/Humor/Drama
Timeframe: Senior High School Year 3 (Final Year)
Warning: Sakuno centric. Readers had been warned.
Rating: Rated (T) for suggestive adult theme
Song title: Koibito Doushi by Jyukai (The song is really good!! I recon readers to listen to it while reading this story. If anyone would like to have it, please let me know).
Standard Disclaimer: Tenipuri belongs to Konomi sensei
"…" denotes speech
"Italics" denotes flashback
'…' denotes thoughts
Bold denotes lyrics
Title: Kissing Ryoma-kun 101 Excuses
Epilogue: Part 4 & 5
Part 4: ASSURANCE
And the beginning of a story
Is somehow real like a dream
Even though my smile is a little shy
I held your hand
"I really can't believe we get to spend so much time together, Ryoma-kun" with that said she held his broad hand tighter.
"What's wrong Sakuno?"
She shook her head "I want to keep our every moment as my precious memories"
"Didn't we promise each other this?" Ryoma raise his brow.
"Right, what happened last time is just like a dream" she smiled timidly.
"It wasn't a dream" he said as he turned her around to face him "Dreams are fantasy, what we shared are authenticity"
"Ryoma-kun…" she felt his face inching towards her. She could felt his warm breathe. He plant soft kisses on her forehead before proceeding to capture her lips in full.
He felt her warm fingers tightened its grip, seeking for assurance; her shy smile that revealed on those sealed lips.
Part 5: LOVE
I'm sure the immeasurable
Presentiments of love are overflowing
Almost that it can't be helped
We're both lovers
"So, we'll have dinner together" she confirmed with a smile "Sakuno special…" she announced cheerfully at last.
"Okay…" he gave a peck on her cheek before sending her off "Be careful"
The rest of the players grinned mischievously at the couple.
"What?!" Ryoma ignored them while trying to hide his blushing face.
"Heh, heh…Echizen you're staying alone right?" Momoshiro prompted "Sakuno-chan special"
"So?"
"That means both of you will be alone tonight" Eiji added "You're about to become an adult soon"
"Eiji? You mustn't imply something like that!" Oishi face blushed furiously.
"Don't be stupid. Sakuno is not that kind of girl" he said as a matter of factly.
"Of course we are not implying about her; we're talking about you!! You little jinx"
"Mada mada dane"
"Anyway, this would be needed just in case" with that Momoshiro hand him an item that is good enough to make his face flushed.
"Wait!! Take this back!! I don't…" It seems like the seniors never stops on interfering his personal life.
Sakuno continued to help Ryoma to pack up his stuffs. She heard the jingling sound of the door bell.
"Coming…" she said as she quickly dashed downstairs.
"I'm back" Ryoma greeted as soon as she opened the front door.
"We…welcome home, Ryoma-kun" she said softly, blood rushes up her cheeks. She couldn't help her heart thudding hard against her ribcage. In any case; they look so much like a newly wed couple
"I smell food" he said while taking off his shoes and place them back to the shoe rack.
'Hai, tonight we're going to have Sakuno-chan special, remember?"
"Special?" Ryoma couldn't help but imagine a different kind of treatment from her. He clenches his shirt tightly and turns his blushing face away from her.
'Damn those male hormones' he cursed inwardly.
"Ryoma-kun?" Sakuno was perplexed by looking at him. She noted that Ryoma has been acting strangely.
'He must be tired' she assumed inwardly 'Perhaps he'll cheer up when he see what I had for him'
"Ryoma-kun!! Come with me!!" With that Sakuno pulled Ryoma up and drag him toward the kitchen.
Ryoma was surprise to see all kinds of homemade Japanese food displayed before him.
"My…What's the occasion?" all the dishes displayed are his favorites.
"Sakuno-chan special service!!" She declared happily "To show my appreciation to you"
"Appreciation?" Ryoma look at her dumb founded.
"Ano, today me and the girls had a little chit chatting and I get to know that for a girl, the first kiss is something very precious" her head dropped.
"It is a treasure she wants to keep forever in her heart. That is why it should be tender and romantic given by the guy she loves" she played with her fingers to relieve her tension.
"With that said, I'm really thankful, Ryoma-kun. You've given me a very memorable first kiss and I like it and…and I'll never forget it as long as I live!!"
'I'd said it out loud' Sakuno praised herself inwardly as soon as she finished what she has to say.
"Well, guess we'll have dinner now!!" before she could walk over to the dinning table; Ryoma grabbed her hand.
"Ryoma-kun…" she blinked when Ryoma stopped her.
His hands roamed over to caress her soft cheek before lifting her up and carry her in bridal style.
"Ryo…Ryoma-kun?! What are you doing?" her eyes widen when Ryoma proceed to go up the stairs and she realized that Ryoma is going to carry her to his room.
"Are you still asking? Sakuno…" he said somberly with a pair of lustful eyes fixing on her.
"But…but…"
"We'll make tonight memorable…" he said as he dropped her on his bed "I want you to be all mine"
"Ryoma-kun…" Sakuno comprehend what he means. At this moment, she understands that she's ready to accept his love. She knew; they shared the same lust toward each other.
He moved over and plant kisses on her forehead before they prelude to another extension of intimacy.
They touched and they held on each other over and over again until they fell asleep.
"I love you, Sakuno…"
"Ryoma-kun, I love you too…"
'We are now lovers' she thought blissfully.
TBC
