Dear, Ni-Ni-Chan

I've never been one for letters, or saying anything that might make you sad or hurt you so I'm going to try my darndest to make this short. I hope you know I love you with all my heart, I really do. I was a drunken idiot before your beautiful mother gave birth to you, but after seeing your smiling face and letting you fall asleep in my arms countless times after I read you a story I realized that you deserve a better father.

That is why it hurts when I see the admiration on your eyes when you see me and I feel that it's time for you to know the truth about me. In my 20's I was restless and found myself the "kept man" of a socialite, but little did I know she was married to Yoshiro Ootori who you know as "monster" I'm so sorry Nika. It was my fault he even came into our lives so many years ago. I owed him a very large amount of money over the years and kept rubbing my happy life in his face unknowing that he carried a bitter hatred for me after ruining the memory of his wife.

I know you think he should be in this jail cell instead of me but I volunteered to be here. I knew I would continue to make the same mistakes and at the time I didn't feel like I deserved to have you as a daughter. I beg of you not to blame him or seek revenge because it would break my heart to see you tarnished.

In fact he visited me tonight and bowed before me apologizing continuously for what he did to you and me. He even offered to exonerate me of all charges but I had to turn him down. I forgave him because I think in the end he helped us out a bit by making us stronger don't you think? He also showed me some pictures of you with his son. You two looked so happy together but I must say one thing…YOU ARE TOO YOUNG TO BE IN A MAIDS UNIFORM!!! IF THAT SILVER SPOONED A MAKES YOU DRESS UP LIKE THAT LET ME KNOW AND DADDY WILL TAKE CARE OF IT.

Sorry but I had to get that off my chest. Though I cant help but laugh at how ironic life has become in the fact you fell in love with the son of someone I was sure would have closed your heart off forever, and don't try to say your not in love because as much as you tell me about that young man and blush when I tease you about him I know it's more then a crush heh, heh ,heh. Ni-Ni you might be wondering why I'm writing a letter even though I'm supposed to see you tomorrow along with that young man….

I'm tired sweetie, So very tired of living with this guilt. I know you never blamed me and that in your sweet, sweet soul you think the world of me, but I will never see myself through your sparkling green eyes. I remember when I first held you and you looked at me I couldn't help but wonder "Why was I blessed with such an angel for a daughter?"

I think it's safe to assume you inherited your mother's wings.

I'm rambling now aren't I? You're the only person who could ever keep me on topic you know that? Well I guess I should just out and say it. Ni-Ni-Chan I wont be here tomorrow so don't come and visit I beg of you. I'm so sorry for leaving you especially after you've already lost your mother so tragically but I think in my own selfish way that you'll survive. You won't be entirely alone right? Kyo…Kyouya seems like the kinda man who will do right by you…You know what, give him this letter I've got something to say to him.

Hey there mister big shot. Take a good look at that girl in front of you (But not TOO good of a look) Right there is my heart and soul. When she's happy I'm happy, when she's sad I'm sad, when she's hurt I'm hurt and I'm an angry and violent son of a bitch when I'm hurt...get my drift? Treat her right because I'll be watching over you two to make sure I'm leaving her in capable hands. She's going to be hurting for a while and will probably blame herself she's unselfish like that. Hold her and let her know how you feel about her so that she knows she's not alone. I don't care if you two break up down the road because frankly things happen, but don't break her heart. Not by accident, not on purpose. She may seem strong on the outside,( lord knows how in the world she was able to stand tall and smile after her mother passed.) But I know that she hurts on the inside and refuses for anyone else to feel her pain. She has always lived making other people happy and I have to say ever since you two hooked up I've never seen her so content. Treat her well kid, treat her well cuse if you don't I will make the ghost of Christmas past seem like Casper. That's all I gotta say to you so pass this back to NI-NI.

Ni-Ni..i know you probably read what I want to say to that young man and I mean it sweetie. If he ever hurts you I will come back and haunt his spoiled rich butt….I really don't want to leave you like this but the truth is I was close to when I first got in here. If it wasn't for your visits and your laughter I don't think I would have made it all these years. I know your going to feel like it's your fault and that you could have done something…but it was inevitable Ni-Ni. My heart broke when I had to leave your mother and you, then it crashed when your mother started drinking and was hit right in front of you no less…now I'm just trying to make excuses.

I'm sorry Ni-Ni but I just need to go. I'm a coward I know, because I can't even write the words down but I just need you to know that I love you and I hope you'll forgive me so that I can forgive myself.

With all the love I can possibly give which isn't even close to how much you deserve,

Minoru cho a.k.a "Daddy"

Kyouya Folded up the letter silently and put it back in the envelope noticing a few water spots and a red smudge on the envelope that told more then the letter itself.

"He seemed like a good man." Kyouya said looking over at Nika who had drawn her knees up to her chest and was looking towards the Hospital room window.

"He was…is a good man." Nika said more to herself then to Kyouya as she continued to avoid eye contact.

There was an eerie and awkward silence between the two as Kyouya didn't know what to say and looked forward as he crossed him arms only to say the first thing that popped in his head.

"Where did you get a kitana?"

"It was a present." Nika said with a smirk.

"From who?" Kyouya asked trying to make some kind of small talk to lighten the mood.

"Your dad, who wanted me to use it to gut him like a fish…uhJust someone." Nika said off handedly.

Kyouya looked at Nika who was now smirking slightly to herself.

"What's so funny?" Kyouya was a tad irritated to be sitting on a hospital bed trying to respect the quite somberness of her sharing the suicide letter from her father only to have her laughing at some inside joke.

"Oh nothing." Nika said as her smirk grew into a smile.

Kyouya pushed up his glasses and stood up to lean over her.

"Tell me."

Nika looked up at him and just grinned.

"I will not ask again." Kyouya said eerily leaning close enough that Nika could feel his breath against her.

Nika only started stifling a laugh.

"Well than it seems I'm going to have to break your silence." Kyouya said shifting his glasses up causing a glare.

Nika's eyes grew wide as she saw by the look in his eyes what he was going to do.

"Please…no..stop…stop!" Nika tried to shout between giggles as Kyouya began tickling her all the while keeping a stern glare on his face.

"Tell me and this torture will surely end." Kyouya said with a smirk.

"Never!" Was all Nika could gasp out before he sat back down on the bed to get a little leverage and tickle her sides which were very sensitive.

"Oh god!" Nika busted out laughing.

Kyouya could no longer hide the joy he was getting from watching her laugh. He had forgotten why he even started tickling her in the first place as he sat up on his knees and continued tormenting her only to be stopped by someone clearing their throat behind him.

"If I knew what you planned little brother I would have given you more time." Kyouya's older brother said as he crossed his legs in the chair he occupied at the wall of the hospital room.

Nika grasped how things appeared faster then Kyouya as he soon found himself well acquainted with the (luckily) clean tile floor of the hospital room after Nika had successfully squealed and pushed him off the bed in one swoop.

"I'm so sorry Kyouya!" Nika said nervously as she looked over the bars of the bed as Kyouya stayed still trying to grasp the situation.

"Wait till I tell Otouto about this, he's going to die!" Kyouya's brother chuckled wiping tears from his eyes at having seen his stoic and impassive brother pushed to the floor by a cute little girl.

"Please don't embarrass Kyouya, it was my fault…I didn't know you were there and I wouldn't want any rumors to start since I know how important your family is. I implore you to keep this hush, hush." Nika pleaded as Kyouya stood up and fixed his glasses and clothes as if nothing happened.

"Hmm…You know Kyouya if you don't marry this woman I will." Kyouya's brother mused as he playfully ruffled Kyouya's hair and gave Nika a reassuring wink before leaving the room.

After the door closed Nika sighed and fell face down onto the bed in embarrassment.

"Why do you feel the need to humble yourself for my sake?" Kyouya asked after watching her try to melt into the bed.

"himha hi wonohh hnn hunt whanna hbee uh hbudden." Nika mumbled into the bed.

"If you could repeat that in an actual language please." Kyouya said sarcastically.

Nika turned her head shyly and looked at Kyouya.

"Because I like you and I don't want to be a burden. I can tell that you're going places and I don't want to be left behind because I act too weird or like an idiot."

Kyouya was taken aback by her confession. Did she really see herself as a burden? Was this the same girl who made him catch a cold only to cure it the next day? Was this the same girl that ran to him in the pouring rain just to cry her eyes out and fall asleep on him?

No. This was a girl who had to stand by and watch the mother she loved die and the father she admired leave her alone in this world. The same one who would get flustered by being public displays of affection and apologize afterwards. This young woman who can sooth even the demon king himself, while she lay in hospital clothes unknowing she's under suicide watch was worried about Kyouya.

"Marry me." The words seem to just jump out of Kyouya's mouth before he could stop them…even though he didn't want to.

Nika's eyes grew so large they covered her face as she looked around hesitantly searching for something.

"What are you looking for?"

"Oh…nothing much, just wondering if I died and this is some kind of test with hidden cameras or maybe better yet, there's a pod somewhere in here where the real Kyouya Ootori is locked away in a green gel substance." Nika said as she hung over the end of the bed looking underneath.

Kyouya smiled to himself as he walked to the end of the bed and squatted down lifting her head up to his as he looked her in the eyes and asked again.

"Will you marry me?"

Nika blushed and gulped as she reached forward and pinched him.

"Ow! What was that for?" Kyouya asked as he rubbed his arm.

"Just checking to see if I'm dreaming." Nika mumbled.

"You're supposed to pinch yourself." Kyouya deadpanned.

"I know but pinches hurt."

Kyouya just stood there expressionless as a small smile fitted his lips.

"I want you to be my wife."

"Are you sick? This is a hospital ya know they can help you out." Nika said avoiding eye contact as she got out of the bed only to have Kyouya gently tug at her wrist.

"What's wrong?"

"Were way to young for that…I'm just Nika Cho a public high school student who works part time making teas. You are Kyouya Ootori the son of a medical conglomerate…AND WERE IN YOUR FREAKING HOSPITAL!" Nika shouted stretching her arms out as an emphasis.

Kyouya gracefully stood up and gave Nika a kiss to the head partly to calm her down and partly to check for fever.

"I'm sorry if this seems a bit frank but I don't care. Your Nika Cho a girl who stood in the rain just to watch the moon, who cured my cold a day after meeting me only asking that I get better in return, a girl who put up with my attitude and puts me in my place when she see's fit. I've even broken your heart and made you cry your eyes out only to have you bandage me up afterwards." Kyouya's words were soft and earnest as he looked into Nika's eyes.

"Nika Cho will you marry me?" Kyouya whispered.

(a/n: Oh my god!!! eek! what will Nika's answer be? Who knows! I could always be evil and make another twist. Maybe even have Kyouya's brother knock her out and have his way with her. (I don't want soap opera's but I think I wrote one lol) Oh also on a side note "Otouto" is Japanese for younger brother. In the context Kyouya's oldest brother used he meant the middle son of the 3. I hope you understand what I mean. See you in the next chapter!) zell-chan :D