It's the last chapter! *weeps* The story hasn't even been going that long. Why is it ending? But, though this is ending I'm happy to say that I have another story in the process of being written. It's called Memory. ^_^ And...! There's some HijiSei in it. In the very ending plus it's an alternate ending, so don't get to excited though. I've been wanting to do a HijiSei for a while, but I've never been able to convince my OkiSie fangirl self to do it. *sigh* Sometimes, I worry about how much I fangirl... but then I get another fangirl spsasm and it's back to normal. ^-^

"Okita-san," Saitou said blandly. "What a shock to see you here."

Okita stared coldly. "Get your hands off of her. Leave her alone."

Sei stumbled away from Saitou. What was Okita doing here?

"Why should I?" Saitou asked, standing. "I'm going to marry, her, remember? She's going to be my wife. She's going to have my children. Or do you intend on stealing her?"

Okita shook his head. "Who do you think you are? I don't intend on stealing anyone! I can never have Tominaga-san. I don't deserve her and I won't force anything, unlike you, Saitou-san."

"O-Okita-kun…!" Sei said, standing up quickly.

Okita didn't turn to face her but instead continued staring into Saitou's eyes menacingly.

Saitou remained quiet for a moment, observing. "I'm not forcing myself. I have permission from her father."

"And you think that makes it right? You have permission form her father, not her!" Okita walked to Saitou and grabbed his collar threateningly. "She doesn't love you so leave her be."

Saitou cocked his head. "Okita-san… you seem to want to protect this girl even more then you do others. You love her, don't you?" It was all going to Saitou's plan. Soon, this would all work out.

Okita froze, shocked. "…Y-yes… I do… she means everything to me. I only wish I could make her happy. But that doesn't matter! She doesn't love me so it doesn't matter. Saitou-san, if you ever touch her again I—"

"Okita-kun!" Sei interrupted. "Didn't you hear me today…? Don't you realize? I dolove you. Okita-kun, don't you believe me?"

Okita didn't turn to look at her. He couldn't bring himself to. "Tominaga-san… today, that wasn't… I thought you meant it… Tominiga-san?" He turned to look at her, confused.

Sei smiled. "You really are quite the idiot, aren't you? After everything I said you didn't get what I meant?" Sei giggled. I'll make sure to be much bolder from now on. It seems that's the only way you'll know what I mean."

"Tominaga-san…"

Saitou took a step back; easily escaping Okita's now loosened hands.

"You… I mean… but there's no way…" Okita tried again.

Sei ran to him and embraced him firmly. "I love you, Okita-kun. I'm sorry I didn't make it clearer."

Okita paused and then hugged her back. He rested his chin on the top of her head.

Saitou smiled slightly. A small smile, but a smile no less. "I knew it'd work."

Okita blushed fiercely and let go of Sei. "Wh-what?"

"Okita-san, you're the type of person who would never admit to anything unless the situation was completely serious. So I took the measures I had too. I hope you're happy."

"S-Saitou-san…!" Okita and Sei both mumbled.

"You mean… the only reason you k-… k-…" Okita began. He couldn't say the last word.

"Kissed her? Yes. I'm not an awful person, you know." He turned to Sei. "Forgive me, Sei-san. I hope you will be happy as well. Watch him like a hawk, though. With Okita-san, anything's possible."

Okita blushed and stared at his feet.

"It's fine." Sei stumbled over words. Everything was happening so fast. How did their hostile dinner turn into this?

Saitou bowed. "I'll be taking my leave now."

Okita and Sei watched him leave, shocked.

"I'll never figure him out," Okita said.

Sei nodded. "I haven't known him long but he certainly is a confusing character."

Okita shrugged and pulled Sei close again. "Tominaga-san, thank you."

"Mm? For what?" Sei asked, nestling into Okita's hold.

"For saving me. Before I met you, all I wanted to do was get revenge. My world was completely dark. But now that I know you, I feel like I have a different reason to live. I'll live for you, Tominaga-san. I'll live to make you smile."

Sei smiled. "And I'll live to make you smile, Okita-kun."

OoOoO

"You what?" Gennan demanded.

"Well, I…" Sei chose her words carefully. She knew this was quite the shock for her father so she had to be careful. "I intend to marry Okita-kun. I'm happy, Chichi-ue. He's bushi too, like Saitou-san."

"That's not the point!" Gennan argued. "When did you decide you could randomly marry someone without my permission?"

"When did you decide I had to marry someone who I didn't love?" Sei snapped.

Gennan sighed. "I suppose… I suppose I'm okay with it."

"Really?" Sei asked, eagerly. She and Okita both leaned in eagerly.

"Yes. It seems that Okita-san is in a plenty good position to support you and if it makes you happy, can I really argue?"

"Thank you so much!" Okita bowed. "I promise I will take care of your daughter. Thank you for trusting me!"

Gennan chuckled. "Well, he's obviously polite enough."

Sei smiled. She hugged her father tightly. "Thank you! Thank you so much!"

Gennan slowly wrapped her arms around her as well. "Just promise to be happy."

"I will be!" Sei agreed.

Okita looked at them, gently smiling. What a wonderful family… Gennan looked to Okita and frowned.

"What are you doing standing there like a nitwit?" he asked. "Come on!"

"I-I couldn't!" Okita said quickly.

Sei turned to glare at him and he immediately did join in the hug.

I love happy endings. I hate endings though. Especially the end of fan fics. I hope to see you in my next fic. I hope this one was enjoyable. ^_^ Even if it wasn't... well, I tried my hardest. ^-^ Soo... how about a review? Yes? Reviews? As a farewell-for-now gift? ^-^ Hope you liked it!