And here we are. The final chapter.

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P.S. Stay tuned for an announcement at the end!

The weekend went by relaxingly; the rain was persistent, but that didn't bother Allen nor Lavi, as the pair spent the two days in their bedroom, leaving only to procure food and drinks before returning to the hidden activities behind a closed door.

Monday greeted the exhausted and well-sexed pair like a slap to the face. They didn't want to leave the safe confines of their bed and their bodies, until the redhead climbed out unwittingly and began to dress himself, coaxing his boyfriend to do the same, only to receive a mechanical 'no' in reply.

He had won in the end, however, and they travelled to work, the pure white snow turning grey and seeping into the drains beneath their feet. Gloved hands were clasped together as they walked slowly, admiring the white sun and grey-blue sky dotted with pure, fluffy clouds. As they reached their workplace, they were greeted with a parked police car stationed outside. They shared a curious look.

It wasn't until they had gone inside that they grasped the full situation. Two police officers were apprehending their former CEO with authority as they led him down from his office, passing the two commuters who were making their way up. Malcolm's face went red and his eyes turned livid, his mouth turning into an aggressive snarl.

"You two!" he yelled, saliva flying from his lips as his expression became even more outraged the longer he stared at the apathetic expressions of his employees. "I'll get you for this!"

"Sir!" one officer commanded as his grip on the older man's arm tightened considerably. Soon the man had left the building and was carted off to New York Police Department where his fate awaited him.

"Did we miss something?" Lavi joked as he entered the main office, everyone accounted for and gossiping amongst themselves.

"Apparently, someone tipped the police off about Mr Lvellie's business with the mafia, and when your article was publishing this morning, they came to arrest him," Link informed the two from the doorway; his expression was unreadable, but his heart was doing flips inside his chest – he had a heavy burden to bear as the new CEO of the company at such a young age.

"You should've seen it, Lavi. They came in here and asked if Malcolm Lvellie was present – Komui told them that he was currently in his office, and then all you could hear was scuffling and shouts until they brought him down the stairs," Lenalee said, her mind still not catching up to the events that had just happened. "He was cursing and everything, and even said 'Bookman will rue the day!' as he was taken downstairs, it was quite a show."

There was a hum of agreement from the others as Lavi and Allen began to undress themselves of their winter coats, scarves, and gloves before delving further into the office gossip. Link made a move to speak to Allen and Lavi on their recent yoyo between unemployment and rehiring. Lvellie had found out about the article from Link on the Saturday and, with a delighted smile, he fired the two with little regret. However, when the boss had been arrested for criminal activity and was no longer in charge, Link couldn't find a reason to keep the two dismissed and rehired them with haste. In the end, the young CEO deemed it unnecessary to rain on the duo's parade as he stood back and watched the group converse.

"I hope you're ready for this," Komui said to Link with a sympathetic look on his face.

Link didn't say anything in return and stalked back up the stairs to his office. His fingers stroked his old desk with melancholy; he'd have to hire an assistant just like Lvellie hired him, but that could wait – right now, he had to let the group celebrate and wonder whilst he appointed himself the job of ridding the company of bad press.

As the day chimed on, things almost returned to normal; Allen and Kanda started a heated argument in the middle of the office over who had eaten the last of the doughnuts Komui had bought to congratulate the company. Lavi broke the fight up quickly, and then promised the Brit that he would buy Krispy Kreme doughnuts later to make up for it. Allen then begrudgingly apologised to the Japanese man, who grunted and left the office to cool his nerves.

Allen's phone went off a little after lunch, while he was busy reading articles on Lvellie's arrest online. With a groan, he answered it, and was met with a very simple "Meet me outside."

He didn't go alone – Lavi wouldn't let him. Together they left the building, wrapped up in coats, Lavi's favourite orange scarf around Allen's neck as they looked up and down West End Avenue, not sure what they were expecting to see.

"Behind you," a voice murmured, and the two whirled around quickly, coming face-to-face with Tyki in disguise. His thick rimmed glasses caught the wintery sunlight as a cigarette hung from his pale lips.

Lavi quickly dug around in his pockets, pulled out a carton of his own, and lit up his cigarette. He let out a very appreciative exhale, the smoke curling in the cool, frosted air; Allen twitched his nose in disgust.

"Can we help you, Tyki?" Allen asked sharply.

"Yeah, we printed the article. It's done," Lavi added, in between hasty inhalations of the cigarette between his ungloved fingers.

"Yes, I'm aware. I just came to thank you, and apologise." Tyki trailed off for a moment before removing the limp cigarette from his mouth and kissing Allen's hand with a charming smile. Lavi glared at the beautiful Portuguese man. "Congratulations on your article. Though you are not out of the woods entirely."

"Allen!" A feminine voice called out from among the throngs of people in the street as Road ran down towards the two, wrapping her arms around the Brit's neck affectionately. "I was hoping to see you again!"

"Aah, Road, so nice to see you." Allen reached back for Lavi, who took his hand quickly with his own and held it up for Road to see.

She took a moment to digest what was being wordlessly said to her, before stumbling back as if she had been shot. "Oh… I see…"

Tyki let out a chuckle and threw the cigarette butt to the floor, stepping on it with his Converse before taking another one and lighting it. "Don't worry, kiddo, I'm just as heartbroken as you are."

Allen shot the dark-haired man a dirty look before he removed Road's arms from their hold around his neck. "Road, what are you doing here?"

"I need Lavi to write a new article saying that I'm not dating my uncle!" She jabbed her thumb at the actor beside her with a pout. Lavi almost swallowed his cigarette in surprise as he looked up at Road, his expression showing his obvious forgetfulness.

"Ah, yes. That."

"Yes. That," Road echoed, folding her arms over her chest. "I'm free Wednesday. I'll come then. Be ready for me!" With a swift peck on Allen's unaware cheek, she skipped down the slushed pavement and climbed into the back of a white limousine.

"Well, this is adieu," Tyki said, his hands sliding into his pockets. "I wish you well for your future."

"And you, Tyki," Allen returned with a genuine smile, taking Lavi's hand once more and smiling at his boyfriend.

Tyki palmed his face in frustration before walking down the street and also climbing into the back of the limo. Allen and Lavi looked at each other and both exhaled deeply, relief finally freeing them from their shackles of fear.

"I'm starved," Lavi groaned, looking at his watch and realising that the lunch period was over. "We have no work. Let's go to Pizza Hut!"

Allen agreed, feeling the hunger emerge from his stomach as the two walked hand-in hand, snowflakes falling upon them like confetti from the grey clouds above as they cut across towards Central Park. They admired the naked trees and the green grass poking out from beneath the snow. Though spring was still to come, Allen was sure it could only bring happiness with it.

~Fin~

Well, that's that. The end.

Or so you thought.

As I may have leaked to some of you, I am currently writing the sequel. As of now, [16/07/13] it is currently 9 chapters long, and I'm expecting it to be about as long if not longer than this story.

Now... the question of: The plot of the sequel?

I'll give you some hints.

Think of the place setting for this story. Think of the main couple. And think of a recent event that happened in said story setting.

And voila, you have your answer.

I don't have a precise date of release as I'm currently writing another story for another fandom with another pairing (and a free cookie to anyone who can work out the fandom.) But it will be soon.

Alright! Thanks for reading folks, see you next time~!