Chapter 25

Under the Moonlight

Hello!

This the last update for this story until September.

You guys kept on asking me to leave you guys at a place where there is peace between Misaki and Takumi.

So here you go.

This is where they decide their feelings for each other.

Enjoy~

Misaki walked up to the platform as Maria stood there with a smile. She held a beautiful silver tiara in her hand.

Misaki beamed to herself as her friends cheered.

Misaki found Kaon in the crowd and they both exchanged a nod of approval.

Maria came forward as Misaki stepped down on one knee. She placed the torah on Misaki's head gently. "Our new decade queen." She cheered loudly. The crowd erupted into howls.

"Ladies and gentleman, don't forget to come to the ball in honor of our new decade queen and princess," Tadashi yelled out. Immediately people began to talk amongst themselves about the ball.

Misaki felt a tap on her shoulder. It was Aoi. "Come on let's get you ready," she nodded as she let Aoi guide her to the carriage.

But before she left she looked around for Takumi one last time. But sadly she never found those emerald eyes, that always made her get lost in a world of dreams.

Later…

Takumi yawned as he placed his hands in his pockets. He always hated these things. He only came here for Misaki's sake. As he thought about her he wondered what she would wear, and how he would be surprised.

As if on cue the main door finally opened.

The girls who had been in the Decade Princess contest all came out as a pair in their gowns. People looked at them awed. Ruri was the last one to come out and Takumi had to admit she looked rather adorable. She wore a beautiful long sleeved white dress. Her pigtails were tied with flower bands. She waved at people as she walked past them with a smile.

She stood at the stage in front of the other little girls. There was a empty area next to where the girl stood. That was most likely for Misaki and her competitors.

Loud cheers followed as Kaon and Erika came in with masks on their faces. Akira, and Renka soon followed. However Asuka was nowhere to be seen.

Takumi felt him lose his own breath as Misaki appeared on the doorsteps.

She held a silver mask in her hand but what put Takumi in awe was her dress.

White really did look nice on her. He knew that when he saw her earth dress.

Misaki wore a sleeveless white dress with a sweetheart neckline. Her dress was high on the top and stopped at her knees. It was low on the back and went down to her ankles. She wore bracelets that laces around her arms like a vine. Her sandals were similar. They wrapped around her legs like a vine.

Misaki had her hair down completely. She wore her usual metal earrings and pendant. A gold bracelet was around each one of her arms. Let's not forget her beautiful silver tiara.

She stood on the stage as people came and greeted her.

Eventually she stepped down and spoke with her friends.

Takumi smiled as he approached her. She pursed her lips as he offered her his arm. Despite her hesitation at first she took it anyway. Immediately whisperer followed from her friends, his friends and everyone else in the ballroom.

Takumi didn't care. He just wanted to be with her. He led her out to the balcony where it was a bit dark for people to see them.

Takumi turned his head to look at her. He could see her eyes even through her mask.

"I'm sorry," he said sincerely as he took her hand in his own. He kissed the back of it. "I should have trusted you more. I knew you were strong. I was so afraid of what might have happened that I said things I shouldn't have." He frowned.

"I was afraid as well. But I think it was because of what you said that I was more determined to win," Misaki replied as she held his face with her hands.

He smiled as he wrapped his arms around her waist. He touched his forehead to hers. "Does this mean I'm forgiven?"

"I suppose," Misaki said after sighing.

Takumi kissed her jaw. "Say it," he urged as he kissed her there again.

Misaki's breath hitched in. "Say what?" She asked innocently as he continued to turn her insides into jelly. "Say you love me," he pressed. Misaki blushed and tried to push him off. "I don't love you," she argued.

Takumi chuckled. "What are you so afraid of?" He asked. "Nothing will happen to you."

"It's not me I'm worried about," she muttered looking away. "It's you. Will your grandfather approve of this?"

Takumi shrugged as he lifted her chin to look at him. "I don't care about them. I just care about you," he told her.

Misaki pursed her lips again. Takumi sighed as he lifted up her mask and looked into her eyes. They were always so fierce and full of passion. "Have I ever told you how beautiful your eyes are?"

"Do you always have to flirt?" She asked as a small smile appeared on her lips.

"Only with you," he retorted. They stared at each other for a while until Misaki looked away due to embarrassment.

"I love you," he said sincerely. He then swallowed deeply.

She look at him and examined his for a few seconds before giving a chaste kiss to his mouth. "I love you too."

Takumi's smile was the biggest she had ever seen. He brought her closer to him and kissed her again. It was the most passionate kiss they ever shared.

When they pulled back for air Takumi hugged her tightly to him.

Misaki didn't know what tomorrow held. But for now she wanted to stay in his arms and enjoy the warmth under the moonlight.

Because now she knew. Whatever happened he would be with her all the way.

This is it for now until September.

Update will continue when I'm back from my break.

I hope you liked this chapter.

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