Chapter XXI- March 31
Sayori's POV
Kaname had sent Aido to some all-vampire private school with permission from his parents. It was sort of necessary, seeing as how Takuma showed what he found of Alexei with Headmaster Cross, and Cross expelled Aido. Kaname also had approved of our relationship, which was great. If he hadn't he'd be a bit like a hypocrite, since I knew how he felt about Yuki, who was human.
I was lounging around all day, still feeling lonely about Alexei not being there. His official funeral was to take place in his hometown in Russia, and Takuma and I were invited. I accepted the proposal, wanting to meet his grandfather, who Alexei said thought I was a very sweet girl. I was excited, and yet the funeral was a painful reminder of the truth: Alexei was dead.
My health, admittedly, had gotten a lot better in the few days Takuma had been back. He had asked me how I knew where he was, and I said that I skipped class when I saw Aido taking his unconscious form into the village. Yuki must have followed me.
"Knock knock," a voice said from by my window. I got my own room back, but I was still nervous whenever an unexpected surprise came. I relaxed once I saw Takuma standing there with that charming smile on his face.
"Hello."
"Care to join me for a nighttime stroll by the lake?" Takuma asked, holding out his hand. I smiled, and slowly made my way over, grasping it. He held me tightly as he jumped out of the window. We walked calmly through the woods, holding hands.
"What a year," remarked Takuma. I nodded in agreement.
"It's nice out," I said. He chuckled.
"Very much." He stopped, looking upon the moonlit lake, the water rippling in the breeze. I closed my eyes, enjoying the serenity of the moment when he began to sing.
"No more talk of darkness, forget these wide-eyed fears. I'm here, nothing can harm you. My words will warm and calm you. Let me be your freedom, let daylight dry your tears. I'm here, with you, beside you, to guard you and to guide you."
I smiled, opening my eyes to look at him. "Say you'll love me every waking moment. Turn my head with talk of summertime. Say you need me with you now and always. Promise me that all you say is true... That's all I ask of you..."
"Let me be your shelter. Let me be your light. You're safe, no one will find you. Your fears are far behind you."
"All I want is freedom, a world with no more night. And you, always beside me, to hold me and to hide me..."
Takuma grabbed my hand and led me closer to the shimmering water, the happiness gleaming in his eyes. "Then say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime. Let me lead you from your solitude! Say you need me with you here, beside you. Anywhere you go, let me go too...Yori, that's all I ask of you."
"Say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime! Say the word and I will follow you... Share each day with me, each night, each morning! Say you love me..."
"...You know I do..."
Takuma got close to me as we both sang, "Love me, that's all I ask of you..." He then moved forward and closed the space between our lips in a warm kiss, lifting me up and holding me against him. We broke our kiss and just held each other silently, letting the soft moonlight fall over us.
Such silence, and such love.
AN: Sob sob :'( It's over now waah! I am truly grateful to those who read this story through all the way, reviewed, favourited and followed it! You are all great! See you all again, someday... perhaps! Love ya!