A/N: Another late chapter. I'm such a bum! Enjoy, anyways.
Disclaimer: Oh, come on!
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Honesty
They were honest with each other about everything.
Almost everything, anyways.
But today, she swore that the almost would disappear. Today, she would tell him the truth.
If he didn't feel the same, so be it.
Swallowing deeply, she tapped him on the shoulder.
"Master," she said softly as he whirled around and smiled at her.
Not for the first time, she was glad for the mask she was wearing.
"I have something to tell you," she muttered shyly, "Something important."
He nodded slowly. "Go on," he said.
It was easier said then done. Her voice seemed to have left her.
"Iloveyou," she blurted so quietly that it was barely audible.
He looked confused. "Err…you what? I couldn't understand you."
"Iloveyou," she said a bit louder.
He shrugged helplessly. "Say again?"
"I love you!" She screamed it this time, even taking off her mask, thinking if he didn't hear her now, he just didn't want to.
He heard her.
His cheeks turned bright pink as she let her words sink in.
She turned slowly away.
"I…I'm sorry, Master," she whispered, "I don't know what came over me."
"Ran Fan," he muttered, grabbing her arm and pulling her into a soft kiss. Her expression slowly went from surprised to blissful contentment as the kiss deepened.
Too soon, he pulled away and stroked her hair gently.
"Don't apologize," he whispered into her ear, "For being honest. It's me who should apologize."
She raised an eyebrow in a confused expression.
"All this time," he continued, "I wasn't being honest. I love you, Ran Fan, and I always have."
A smirk played at her features.
She was glad she wasn't the only one keeping a secret.
"It's okay," she murmured, pulling him into another kiss.
They were always honest with each other.
About everything.
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A/N: Please review, I'll try to get back on track. You may see angsty chapters in the near future, though, just a warning.