It was finally here, the wedding day! My stomach was fluttering with so many different kind of nerves that I could barely keep still. Louis came to my room and styled my hair for me, styling it in rather luscious waves and swirls before braiding my rather long hair into a fishtail plait, letting it sit over my shoulder before placing a pretty flower pin into my hair, a cluster of blue and purple flowers which drew out the colour of my eyes. "There, you look super nice Kona. You shouldn't feel so shy, because like, you're so pretty everyone will love you just the way you are."

"Thanks Louis, you're so sweet. Thank you so much for styling my hair, I'm rather hopeless with it myself."

"No sweat, it was fun." He said, giving my shoulders a squeeze before drawing back. I was already wearing my dress and the shoes, but now Louis was done with my hair I put on the accessories Miwa had also send to me. A really sweet silver necklace with a heart charm, a pretty amethyst stone glinting every time I moved set at the top right hand corner. The other accessory was the hair pin and when it was all put together, I couldn't help but feel like a princess. Miwa really knew how to pick out clothes, I loved her fashion sense and I was really glad that she was going to be my mother. It'll be nice to have someone as lovely as Miwa to talk to about girl stuff. Dad had tried his best but it was a little too awkward for the both of us so he didn't push it much.

The venue for the wedding was utterly beautiful and everything was so well decorated, my dad never had this much taste so I assumed it was all Miwa's doing, she's such a stylish lady. My dad sure was a lucky man. "Well little lady, it's going to be official soon. You'll be our adorable little sister." Kaname said to me as he lay his rather large arm around my shoulders, pulling me into him with a charming smile. "Are you excited?"

"Well yes, but I already feel like part of the family so nothing is really going to change." I reasoned, still gazing at everything around me. "I'm just happy that my dad is finally finding himself his own happiness, you know? He works so hard and I knew he used to worry about me a lot, but now things are starting to go so perfectly for him. I want this day to be the most special day for him ever." Unable to contain my excitement, I beamed. "And I'm lucky too, after all, I get thirteen amazing and wonderful brothers all to myself. It's the best."

"You're too cute Rikki." Kaname said with a soft chuckle before he leaned closer and brushed his lips against my cheek, making me start slightly in surprise. That was unexpected, but I think Kaname meant it well as he winked at me then pulled back, letting me have some space as everyone else either talked in their own groups or helped with last minute preparations such as setting out the order of service and things. Behind me the doors opened and a familiar presence washed around me, making me lose my breath.

"If it isn't my beautiful girl, you look so grown up. I hardly even recognise you little angel." Almost immediately I was spinning around in a whirl of fabric and ribbon, seeing my dad standing there in his wedding suit and looking happier than I had ever seen him before as he opened his arms and I was already flying into them with my hands stretching outwards, elation gleaming in my eyes as I flung myself into his embrace as I cried out.

"Dad!" I was so happy to see him that I buried my face into his clean scent and familiar arms, letting them curl around me as he placed his cheek on top of my head. "I missed you so much dad! I don't think you've ever been gone for such a long time all at once."

"I know angel, I'm sorry. I'll make it up to you soon, I promise, can you forgive your old man for being a jerk and leaving his precious little girl with so many new life changes without being there to hold her hand?" He asked and we both laughed as I reached up and pressed my forehead against his, positively glowing as his thumb brushed against my cheek.

"You know that you never have to apologise dad, I'm just so happy that you're back now and that it's such a special day for all of us. Besides, you don't exactly have to hold my hand for every little thing now, I can take care of myself." He laughed again, nuzzling my nose before pulling me back into him for another hug. I felt so refreshed seeing him again, it were as if I truly hadn't seen him for years on end and now that our separation was ended, nothing could shake me.

"If our little sister ever greeted me with such enthusiasm, I think I'd die and go to heaven." Tsubaki said with a chuckle as several of the guys observed us closely. "I'm even a little jealous."

"Yeah, we can see who the number one man in her life is." Azusa agreed and I glanced their way, giving them a smile before I looked back to my dad who told me to come and meet Miwa properly, taking me to where she was getting dressed. I'd talked with her over the phone and we'd video called a few times when she happened to be with my dad at the time, however when I saw her in the flesh, those video calls did her no justice. I could see why all of her boys were so handsome as she turned around to face me, just was just so pretty.

"Rikona! Oh you look so lovely, it's such a nice change being able to buy things for a girl rather than thirteen boys, I'm so happy to meet you finally!" She gushed, moving forwards and taking my hands in mine as I continued to stare. "Your dad speaks so highly of you I feel like I know you already, but we'll get to know each other properly face to face from now on, okay?"

"O-Okay." I stuttered, a little overwhelmed. She looked a lot like Ukyo and her dress was absolutely stunning, her figure still that of a much younger woman. I couldn't believe she'd had thirteen boys and still looked so trim. "I'm sorry Miss Miwa, it's just that you're so beautiful. I'm a little nervous." I admitted before I could stop myself and I blushed deeply, touching a hand to my mouth but Miwa only smiled further.

"You're such a sweetheart, but please call me Miwa or even better, mom. I'd really like it if you did but you take as much time as you need. We have all the time in the world from now on." She was just so lovely and angelic, I thought people like her only existed in fairy tales but here she was in the flesh as my dad came to her side, placing an arm around her and lovingly kissing her head.

"I told you she'd be a little shy, but I think you both have a lot in common so I'm sure you'll grow used to one another very soon." He said and Miwa nodded her head, still gazing at me as if she already thought of me as a daughter. I was happy, my own mother died when I was young so I had no memory of her, yet Miwa was everything that I imagined a mother to be. Relaxing, I allowed myself to smile as I nodded my head.

"I'm looking forward to it, Miwa." She brightened again, happy that I'd dropped formalities and she squealed, throwing her arms around me to embrace me properly.

"When I next come back I'll be sure to take you shopping so we can get to know each other properly, I've always wanted to go shopping with my own daughter and it would be great for us to spend time together. Oh! I see you're wearing your necklace, it really suits you." She said, noticing the glint of the stone. "I know it's not your birthstone but I thought it would suit your eyes, it was a good choice after all. I hope you'll wear it often, it's my gift to you, the first of many from mother to daughter."

"You're so kind, Miwa, and I really do love it as well as the dress and the shoes. To be honest I was so worried about what I should wear as I'm not very good with fashion or clothes or even looking very girly, so I'm glad that you were there to help me out." I told her and she smiled, tightening her embrace around me before letting go. I didn't think today could be anymore wonderful, however as Miwa and my dad said their vows, I don't think I could keep myself from crying though Masaomi kindly handed me a handkerchief, patting me on the shoulder as I stood on his left hand side.

There were quite a lot of people at the wedding but I only knew my family, I'm fairly certain that most of these people were either close friends or business associates as a few of them seemed to recognise me. "Ah, you must be Rikona, Rintarou's girl." A middle aged man said to me and I blinked, instinctively freezing. "I've heard about you, I can see why you're important to him, you're a very pretty girl." This made me frown slightly and some of my nerves dropped at the slightly severe looking man, the champagne in his hand bubbling softly.

"Well, I think even if I was ugly, my dad would still love me the same, so I don't see how that has anything to do with it." I answered before I could think, though my voice was quiet and still timid. "My dad doesn't love someone for how they look, like Miwa, he loves people because of what they feel and how they are as a person." The gentleman blinked at me, surprised that I had answered back and I blushed, looking away as his cold eyes fixated on me.

"I'll be sure to remember you, Miss Hinata." He said smoothly before walking away. The moment he was gone I exhaled, allowing my shoulders to slump. That had been so scary, who even was he? He didn't introduce himself at all. Just as I was about to go in search of a familiar face, Azusa stopped next to me, looking after the man I was staring at before he placed a warm hand on my back.

"Don't let people like that frighten you. They're all talk and nothing much more." He advised and I nodded, feeling more comfortable now that he was here. "Come on, I think we're about ready to cut the cake now, let's go find a good place to stand."

"Alright." I walked with Azusa over towards the top table where a beautiful cream cake stood, expertly crafted and I instantly felt my stomach rumble. It looked so good, strawberries and cream was my favourite, did Miwa like it too? Everyone clapped as the cake was cut however when I heard a flickering sound of a shutter I blinked, looking over my shoulder towards one of the professional photographers had his lens pointed directly at me. My face softened naturally, the surprise ebbing away as I relaxed into a smile as the photographer took another photo before grinning at me, giving me a thumbs up and I waved back at him before returning to look at the cake. When the time came for the first dance, however, my dad had a surprise for me. He danced with Miwa, however after the first song he then held his hand out to me, making me blink. Miwa was nodding her head in encouragement so I rose up to my feet, feeling more than a little nervous as my dad took me by the hand and held me close.

"I know it's my wedding, but it wouldn't feel right unless I had a dance with my favourite little angel." He said to me and I glowed brightly, smiling up at him. With my dad there, I didn't feel so nervous as I knew he wouldn't let me trip or fall, I trusted him unconditionally so as we began to dance, I let him carry me into the steps, his hand guiding me when to spin and where to turn as a clap began to sound.

"Dear me, her dad even stole her first dance, this is just too unfair." Tsubaki said and I caught the conversation as we danced passed them, Hikaru giving a light chuckle as he swirled his drink.

"If there's any competition to beat, it'll be him that you'll have to best." I was a little confused as to what they were saying but it quickly fell out of my mind as my dad smiled at me, nudging my nose with his and I grinned, floating away with him before Miwa took my hands, having a little twirl with me before they both placed their arms around me. It was all too perfect and I never wanted that day to end, but after the flowers were thrown and some lucky lady caught them, the party began to draw to a close as guests started to leave.

I sat on a bench in a prettily decorated alcove, enjoying a moment to myself as I caught my breath. There were just so many people here and too many strangers had tried to talk to me, I must have looked like an idiot stuttering and stammering in front of them before making my apologies and dashing away. I really must try and do better around strangers, otherwise I'm going to have numerous problems later on in life. My head lifted when a voice called out in greeting and I saw Natsume coming to join me, taking the opposite side of the bench with as much distance between us as possible. "You look rather distressed, is everything alright?"

"Yes, I just needed to catch my breath." I told him honestly, giving a long sigh. "Everything was so perfect today, I wish I could press a reset button and do it all over again." Natsume chuckled softly but said nothing else so I sat there in silence, the gentle hum of chatter sounding from where the main event was still happening.

"How are you handling the demo I sent you? Have you made any progress?" Natsume asked and I quickly recalled the zombie game he had sent me to test for him.

"Oh! I actually rather enjoy it now, once you get used to the zombies they're not all that scary and besides, I figured it's just a game. Actually, I wanted to talk to you about that, I'm having a little difficulty with one of the sections. I know it's not meant to be easy and it might just be me, but there seems to be a glitch where I can't access the final boss no matter how many times I reset and do that quest all over again. It's in one of the later levels, in the desert." Natsume looked at me quickly, a strange look on his face.

"You got that far already? I'm impressed." I blushed slightly, rubbing my arms where I began to feel a slight chill with goose bumps prickling at my skin.

"I've played a little bit every day since you sent it and one night I stayed up rather late because I got so engrossed into it. I figured that you wouldn't be able to wait around for months on end for me to finish the game completely, so I've done my best to keep ahead." I responded honestly to him and Natsume continued to stare before he looked away, a professional air surrounding him.

"You take this really seriously, don't you? Well I'll talk to the guys about your problem and see if anyone else has had the same issue. If it's a network thing it'll have to be fixed, but are you sure you're meeting all the requirements to be able to access the boss? You might have finished the quest but sometimes there's something else that you either need to acquire or access before you can advance." I thought about it carefully, frowning as I pondered.

"Well I've looked around and searched through the task bar and everything but I couldn't find anything obvious. Maybe it's just not very clear and I keep on missing it." I'd gone over that level more times than I could count and still found nothing. I hope I haven't caused more work for Natsume, though if there is a problem then it did need to be fixed before the release, otherwise they wouldn't sell very well and profits would drop, which would be worse. "But it's a really cool game and I enjoy it a lot, so please thank everyone in the department for me, it may have helped me conquer my fear of zombies a little."

"I'll be sure to pass on the message." He assured me and I smiled, relaxing back for a little while. "Hey, you've got cream frosting on your face by the way." Natsume said and I sat upright, lifting a hand to my lips to try and find it however he had already reached out, brushing it away from the corner of my mouth before he stuck the frosting into his mouth, sucking it off his thumb and I stared at him, my chest tightening suddenly as my throat closed up. That was…incredibly sexy. It wasn't fair for a guy like him to do that, now I can barely even look at him as I rubbed my mouth clean.

"Um, thanks." I mumbled, pressing a hand against my heated face before I rose back up to my feet. "The others will probably start worrying if we're gone too long so I'm going to head back. I'll see you soon, Natsume."

"Take care kiddo." I couldn't help but feel disappointed. I wasn't a kid, I was almost twenty years old and somehow, I definitely did not want him to see me that way. Turning around I walked away from him, returning to the others however with this thought echoing in my mind, I couldn't help but feel that my spirits had deflated a little. I wasn't a child. Right?