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Author's Note: Gah, it's almost over! Special thanks goes to j cloud xD, maili-chan, becomeafan, icyangel27, monkeywinz, k a y - t h i, Rinka Tokmiya, yoyogigi125, HoneyFlower15, serenity095, HyourinmaruIce, MoonLightView, Samantha, applestoapples, KnowledgeandImagination, athfdrizzle, Kaye. Shirogane, lil'sayuri-chan, Thrash Unreal, NeonCookies O.o, sapphire wind, SMILES208, Neko-cheung. Thank you for your reviews! Without any further adieu, here is chapter ten of The Knight and his Princess. Enjoy!

LEGEND

"Talking." "Thinking." Flash Back or Character Narration. (Japanese Word Translations)

The Knight and his Princess

Chapter Ten: Our Happily Ever After

The alarm clock sounded throughout the bedroom. However, the person it was supposed to wake up is already out of bed and getting ready to go to school. After fixing his long tie in front of the mirror, Hitsugaya walked over to the small desk and pressed the top of the clock with his hand. Once the device have been silenced, he picked up his cell phone and put it into his pants pocket. Just as he is about to leave the room, he picked up his school bag that was resting on the bed and headed to the living room to meet with his grandmother. "Ohayo (Good morning) Toshiro," she greeted.

"Ohayo Obaa-san (grandmother)," he replied as he took a seat at the table across from her.

Leaving his bag on the floor, he placed his hands together. After, he picked up his chopsticks and rice bowl and began eating his first meal of the day.

Once he is done, he placed his empty bowl and chopsticks down on the table. "Thanks for the meal. It was delicious."

The elderly woman let out a content smile. "Thank you."

He helped her gather all the dishes and carry them to the kitchen so that she can wash them.

"How are things going between you and Fumiko?"

Upon hearing her name, Hitsugaya let out a soft sigh. Turning to his grandmother, he replied, "A lot has happened between us."

"I see; it turned out that way, didn't it?"

"Yes, it has."

"How are you feeling now?"

"If it's regarding the break up, then I'm not upset," the white haired prodigy replied. "She did something I didn't like and I did something that she didn't like as well."

"I...I think we should break up."

Asuna blinked a few times before asking, "Break up? Toshiro, why do you want to break up with me? I thought you said that you love me."

"I do, but...I can't lie to myself anymore or want to hurt your feelings than they already are," he answered. "I used to love you. Right now, I'm in love with someone else."

The jet black haired girl then lowered her head. She clenched both her hands into tight fists. "So the worse has happened after all."

She raised her head, looking at him directly in the eyes. They were flaring with great jealousy.

"You became attracted to that evil witch, Momo Hinamori."

"Fumiko, don't call her that. She's no witch."

She placed a hand on her chest while the other is held out to the side. She exclaimed, "She did mean things to me! Over the past few months, all that girl did was make my life miserable! How can you not see her in that way? You're my boyfriend; you're supposed to believe whatever your girlfriend has to say!"

"You're right; I'm supposed to believe you. However..." Hitsugaya put his hand into his pants pocket and took out the object that is in there. He then held it out for her to see. Asuna's eyes widened. "...How can I trust you when you're the one who locked Hinamori in the sports storage shed?"

"Toshiro..."

He handed the lock back to her. "And the warnings my friends and classmates told me about, they were right. You did quite a few cruel things to her during our time together."

"No...please..." Just as he turned around, she grabbed hold of a section of his cape. Immediately, she got his attention. "...don't tell the teachers about this and most of all, don't leave me."

"Fumiko, I could have not said a word to the teachers and abandoned Hinamori to continue on with this relationship, but...you have crossed the line. If there is one thing I can't tolerate, it is anyone hurting my friends behind my back. Furthermore, my love for you isn't as strong as it used to be. With that said, this relationship is over."

"In order to keep us from hurting each other any further, I ended our relationship together," Hitsugaya explained. "It's for the best."

There was a brief moment of silence.

"What did you do to cause the strain in your relationship?" his grandmother asked.

"...I feel in love with another girl."

The elderly grandmother placed a hand on his head and gently caressed it. She gave him a soft smile.

"Whatever choice you make, I hope you don't regret it. Also, be sure to not to hurt another girl's feelings while you're at it."

Toshiro smiled back. "I understand."

The bell rung at the end of the school day. Students of Seireitei High rushed out of their classrooms, happy that their day is finally over. The strawberry orange haired teenager stretched her arms into the air before putting her hands together behind her back. "I'm so happy the day is finally over!" Rangiku said to her pale blond haired friend as they walked through the hallway together. "Ah Kira, did you hear the latest news?"

"What latest news?" Izuru further questioned.

"The news about the popular couple, Hitsugaya and Asuna."

He slowly shook his head. "What about them?"

"Apparently, they have recently went on their separate ways."

"R-Really?"

Matsumoto nodded with agreement. "From my sources, it is Hitsugaya who did the breaking up."

"Hitsugaya did? I can't believe it. I thought he liked her."

"He did like her. It's just his love interest must has changed."

"You're still thinking that he has an interest in Hinamori-kun?" Kira asked.

"Absolutely!"

He let out a sigh of defeat. "Even if he does, it's not like those two are going to be together anytime soon."

Suddenly, an idea came into her thoughts. Without any warning, Rangiku grabbed Izuru's wrist and began dragging him in the other direction. "M-Matsumoto-san, what are you doing?"

"I just remembered I forgot something from the classroom. You're coming with me!"

"Oi, wait a minute! Why do you need me to come with you in the first place?"

"Just because...I want some company."

"Aww...Matsumoto-san."

"No buts, it's time to get going!"

Kira sighed with defeat. "Why do I even bother?"

By the time they arrived at their destination, Matsumoto is about to open the back classroom door until she noticed something is going on from the inside. She took a peek through the small opening from the door.

"What are you doi-"

"Shh, be quiet." She hushed the pale blond haired teenager. "It looks like things are going to get interesting from here on out."

Wondering what she's talking about, Kira also took a peek inside only to find his raven haired friend and another one of his companions in the classroom together.

Momo finished packing her belongings and closed her bag. After letting out a sigh, she was about to leave her seat when she noticed a familiar presence. Standing right beside her is the white haired prodigy of their grade. "Hitsugaya-kun..."

"Hey, how are you doing?" he asked.

She smiled. "I'm doing fine. How about you?"

"Not too bad, I suppose..."

There was a brief moment of silence. "I noticed that Asuna is not here today."

He turned his head to the side. "Yeah, she got suspended."

"Suspended? What was she suspended for?"

Resuming his attention to her Toshiro explained, "The teachers found out what she did to you yesterday."

"Oh..." she replied. After a short pause, a question suddenly popped into her head. "Wait, the only people who knew that I was in there are Asuna and...you."

Hitsugaya nodded with agreement. "I explained the whole situation to them."

"I-I see. Um, why did you do that to your girlfriend?"

"It's wrong to treat others poorly especially when it is out of jealousy," he answered. "Even though she was my girlfriend, I didn't like what she did to my friend."

"Bu-But how did you know it's her who locked me in the storage shed?"

"She used her spare lock to keep you inside. I recognized it because she showed it to me once and told me the combination to open it," he explained. "At the time, I wasn't really paying attention because I was juggling with my soccer ball with my feet. I'm glad I still remembered it."

"I see," Momo replied. "Thanks again for saving me."

"It's no problem."

Hinamori is happy that Hitsugaya paid some attention to her even if it's only out of friendship. Suddenly, a thought came into mind. Turning to the white haired prodigy, she asked, "Wait, a while ago, you said that Asuna was your girlfriend. Did something happened between the both of you?"

"Yeah, I broke up with her yesterday a few minutes after the play was over."

"Oh..."

Leaning against the desk behind him, he placed his hands on the corners so that he doesn't lose his balance. "Part of the reason I broke up with her is because I found out what kind of person she really is. Just as everyone around me has said, she's a jealous girl who likes to be the center of attention. I feel stupid for dating her in the first place. I didn't see that part of her for the longest time."

"It can't be helped. You...were interested in her."

"I suppose so...My second reason to break up with her is because she harmed you, a dear friend I have grown to care about."

"A dear friend he has grown to cared about." Momo felt her cheeks heat up. Quickly, she lowered her head and began fiddling with her bag handle. "I-I'm glad that you value me as your good friend, but why do you care so much about me?"

It is when Toshiro looked deeply into her eyes. He said, "Ever since we've been given the roles of the knight and the young princess for the play, my feelings started to change. I began to see Fumiko as the jealous princess just like in the story. At the same time, I began to see you...as the beautiful young princess that the knight has fallen in love with."

"Hitsugaya-kun..." She couldn't believe what he's saying. Is it true that her friend has taken interest in her? "I-I don't know if your feelings are real. What if you have fallen in love with me just because of the play's influence?"

The white haired teenager didn't reply right away. He lowered his head and replied, "You do have a point, but I believe my feelings are as real as they could ever be. My feelings for Fumiko back then is nothing compared to my feelings for you. With my ex-girlfriend, it's just a simple crush. On the other hand, with you...I-I have a very difficult time trying to explain my emotions in words. I can't stop thinking about you."

He placed a hand over the left side of his chest.

"My heart beats so fast just thinking about it. Sometimes, I can't even think straight. My mind would always think back to the many kisses we shared during our private practice time together."

"His speech...I never knew he felt so strongly for me," Hinamori thought.

However, doubt clouded her thoughts.

"I-I'm still not sure if I can take your word for it."

Hitsugaya then left his leaning spot, got behind her and wrapped his arms around her shoulders. Leaning over, he closed his eyes and gave her a kiss on the side of her temple. Hinamori looked over her shoulder and began kissing him back with her lips over his.

When they broke apart, he continued, "Your heart feels the same way as my heart does."

"I..."

"Momo, don't you want to live a happily ever after just like in the story of The Knight and his Princess?"

"I-I do, i-it's just..."

"There is no such thing as love that follows a fairytale ending?" Hitsugaya then smiled. "Then, let's make a fairytale ending with our relationship."

"Y-You don't mind?"

"Of course not. All that matters is I love you, what else am I supposed to say?"

Hinamori then let out a soft smile. She has come to a consensus. There is no point in doubting him any longer.

"Let me ask you: will you be my girlfriend, my dear princess?"

"Because you have saved me from doom and have cared for me for so long, I'll be happy to be your girlfriend, my dear knight," she replied. "With all my heart, I love you too."

After they said their words, they sealed the deal with a loving kiss. "I'll walk you home, Momo."

"Thank you, Toshiro."

Hitsugaya held out his hand for the peach girl to take hold of. She stood up from her seat and gave him a smile. With their hands joined, they walked out of the classroom together and headed to the shoe locker room.

When they finished changing their shoes, they walked out the building and began leaving the school premises. Along the way, they noticed a patch of strawberry orange hair and pale blond hair hidden in the bushes. Hitsugaya let out a sigh while Hinamori blushed. "Do you think Rangiku-san and Kira-kun are watching us?" she asked.

"Knowing that woman, the news is going to quickly spread throughout the school by tomorrow morning just like what happened to my break up with Fumiko. As for Kira, he's just being dragged into the whole situation," Toshiro replied. "Do you mind, Momo?"

She smiled and gave him a sweet kiss. "Let them see it. All that matters is that we're together."

In response, he just smiled back with great content. Together, the two newly formed lovers left Seireitei High School.

In the end, this young princess got what she wanted; she gets to live happily with her knight in shining armor for the rest of the days of her life. This is a true story because it actually happened to a friend of mine. To be more exact, it happened to my girlfriend. That's right; Momo is my princess and I am her knight. This tale I am about to wrap up talks about our happily ever after.

~ OWARI (The End) ~

Author's Note: And that's all she wrote! The End! I hope you all liked the story while it lasted. Special thanks goes to my wonderful reviewers: Rikku Deathberry aka Selkie Aquamarina, Neko-cheung, KnowledgeandImagination, HyourinmaruIce, MoonLightView, sweet miracle 'michu 17, Kaye. Shirogane, becomeafan, lil'sayuri-chan, j cloud xD, k a y - t h i, serenity095, athfdrizzle, Ai Angel, icyangel27, RiiXHitsuHina, monkeywinz, michiHitsugaya aka michi. hishiro, maili-chan, NeonCookies O.o, DestinedDuelist893, Samantha, SnowKoyuki13, applestoapples, NOYB, bengara-koushi, Chibi Hotarubi, sapphire wind, Thrash Unreal, chococat450, yoyogigi125, nomangaoranimeequalsdead, SMILES208 for your support! A shower of HitsuHina cookies are coming your way!

What am I doing next? Well, I'll try to update The Next Greatest Treasure whenever I get the chance. (Blasted school!) Hopefully, I'll be able to post another HitsuHina fan fic. I'm quite excited about it because it's actually a complete improved and remake version of one of my old stories. Can you guess which one it is? xD

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