Title: Reasons
Author/Artist: sapphirestars/magic_truth
Pairing: Satou/Takagi
Fandom: Detective Conan
Theme: #10 '#10'
Disclaimer: I do not own these characters. If I did… I'd probably give Takagi a huge hug and tell him he was adorable.
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It was a late night and Satou was still at work; she had been procrastinating on paperwork the entire week and now she was paying for it. Takagi had left for the day earlier, having promised Chiba a night watching the soccer game at the local karaoke bar. In fact, most of their friends were there and both Yumi and Takagi had tried cajoling her into coming along but she had steadfastly refused.
Shuffling through forms, she came across a small blue envelope. Puzzled, she tore it open and a crème colored letter popped out. She opened it and it read:
There's a curious holiday in America called Thanksgiving where Americans give thanks by eating a lot of food, or something like that. There's some big parade and they shop the next day. Anyhow, I figured that in that spirit of giving thanks I'd let you know why I'm thankful for you.
Because you're a bit older and therefore wiser and let's face it time and again you've proven to have more sense.
Because you're the best partner any officer could ask for. Or any person, really.
Because you make me laugh. Though I did not appreciate the fake snake, for your information.
Because you always keep a cool head, even when I'm freaking out I know you're there staying calm and in control.
Because you're my best friend and you've always been supportive since the first day we've met. I hope I've done the same for you.
Because you believe in me even when I'm not sure I believe in myself.
Because you're curious and inquisitive. You're always searching and asking questions, which explains why you're the best at what you do.
Because you were patient and waited for me, even when you had others just waiting for you to give them a sign.
Because even though you've accepted me as I am, I still want to be smarter, better and braver for you.
Because you love me and though I'll wonder why for the rest of my life, I'm grateful just the same.
I love you,
Takagi Wataru
She sighed. "Oh, you idiot." Satou wiped her eyes and sniffed but it didn't matter tears kept rolling down her cheeks.
"I love you too."
Satou whirled around and Takagi was standing by the doorway. She rushed over to him and he swept her in his arms. Moments later, they walked out arms linked around the other, paperwork forgotten.
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The End
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A/N: One day I am going to learn my lesson and not leave these until the last possible second. Special thanks to candyland, who encouraged me in the couple hours it took me to wrote this and helped me come up with the idea! Thanks for reading you lovely and patient people!