This is the last chapter...

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After the last words Ruka had said, it was silence that engulfed them. Ruka had said what he wanted to say but he wasn't getting any reaction from the other side. He waited for a response.

"Is that all you want to say?" Hotaru said, her face showing no emotion as if what was just said didn't matter.

Ruka suddenly grunted.

"At least show a feeling. You act as if it doesn't matter, that you weren't having a hard time." Ruka said, hiding his face in his hands.

But when he looked up, he saw a different Hotaru. A tear was dropping on the side of her left eye.

Ruka can't hide the shock in his eyes. It was really unexpected.

"Is this what you want?" Hotaru said, trying to keep her voice straight.

"You act as if you were the only one having a hard time, who was in pain and was hurt." Hotaru continued, her tears continued flowing.

"You're right. To be in love, you have to be a fool." Hotaru said, looking straight into Ruka's eyes.

"You want to know why I went away to Europe?" She asked.

"It was because if I stayed here, I couldn't pass through a single day without spying on you. Looking through your office window, hoping to get a single glance of you. Everyday, it happened." Hotaru explained her voice now shaky.

"I felt like a fool. So I needed to get away." She added.

"It was a stupid decision because I still hear a lot of you. From television, newspapers, magazines." She sighed, just letting her tears flow freely.

Ruka slowly went nearer Hotaru.

"I'm sorry. I'm really sorry. I was selfish. I have always been." Hotaru said her voice pleading and sorry."

"I was selfish but please don't say to me that I wasn't hurt or having a hard time." She begged, her voice shaky, her hands covered her face while she cried.

Ruka reached out for her hand, placed it on her sides and slowly he wiped the tears off Hotaru's face.

"I'm sorry" was all he can say.

"I'm sorry too."

He hugged her. It has been so long. He snaked his arms on her waist to pull her closer. For he had the feeling that after tonight, they'll be closer than they have ever been.

It was Hotaru who broke the hug.

"We have to go. Natsuki is alone there." She said.

"Okay." Ruka said smiling while wiping the last tear drops on Hotaru's face.

Ruka was holding Hotaru's hand all the way back.

Morning came and though with the lack of sleep, Hotaru have to wake up to prepare breakfast although that day was a Saturday.

"Good morning." Ruka greeted.

"Morning" Hotaru replied back not turning her back since she was cooking and partly she was shy because of last night.

Then suddenly, a hand snaked in her waist and gave her a kiss on the cheek. Hotaru froze on the spot.

"Since we are together again, I can do this, right?" Ruka said, seeing the frozen Hotaru.

Hotaru nodded like a robot and Ruka smiled saying, "That's great. We are really back together."

Unknown to Ruka, Hotaru was also smiling.

"Good morning." Natsuki greeted.

Hotaru turned and greeted back.

"Auntie, why are your eyes so puffy?" Natsuki asked innocently, not aware of what happened last night and with this Ruka choked in his drink.

"Did you cry?" he asked.

"When mommy cries, her eyes also get puffy the next day and daddy would notice them and feel guilty." He continued.

"Wait. Your daddy makes your mommy cry?" Hotaru asked, to make sure.

"Sometimes. But usually crying gets them back again." He said.

"It did for us too." Ruka thought.

"Breakfast is ready." Hotaru said, placing it on the table.

"When are mommy and daddy coming back?" Natsuki asked while they were eating.

"Wha…we almost forgot. They're coming back today." Ruka said, totally forgetting.

"Really?" Natsuki asked sadly.

"What's wrong?" Hotaru asked.

"They'll get mad at me." Natsuki said as he placed his fork down.

"Why is that Natsuki? You have been a good boy." Ruka said.

"Because…I was supposed to get you back together." Natsuki said, almost like a whisper.

"Don't worry about it." Ruka comforted Natsuki.

"They are gonna pay." Hotaru thought evilly.

They were waiting now at the airport with Natsuki who was impatiently sitting for his parents. He obviously missed them though not that much because of Hotaru and Ruka's comfort.

"I can see them!" Natsuki suddenly shouted, jumping from his seat.

Mikan and Natsume approached them while Natsuki was running towards them.

"Hey! Be careful. You might slip." Mikan said, getting into his son's level.

Natsuki hugged Mikan and went to his father.

"Daddy, do you have something for me?" he asked.

"Of course." Natsume said, taking his son into his arms. Of course, Natsume missed him too.

"Hotaru. Ruka." Mikan said.

"Thanks for taking care of Natsuki." Mikan continued smiling.

"Baka. I'm gonna punish you for using Natsuki." Hotaru said.

"Wait…we were just trying to help." Mikan reasoned. "Right Natsume?" she added.

"Hn" was all Natsume said since he was playing with his son.

"I'm really gonna punish both of you." Hotaru reminded them.

"Wait. Wait." Ruka interrupted.

"Sorry Hotaru. The punishment have to wait." He continued.

Mikan, Natsume, and Hotaru eyed him curiously.

"Yeah. It has to wait after our wedding." Ruka said happily.

"Hotaru! You didn't tell me." Mikan almost shouted while she hugged Hotaru.

"Congratulations" Natsume greeted his best friend.

They all went home with smiles and happiness overflowing from inside.

All it took them was a short walk and a bright moon to find each other together again.

THE END

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