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She lifts up her shirt.

I try to stifle the gasp that is ripped from my very soul. A jagged scar was smeared across her creamy side.

oh Mimi.

I enfold her into my arms.

I told him Sora.

Told who what?

I told him that I didn't love him, that I would only ever love you.

I could almost guess what happened.

He hurt you? I already knew the answer. How could anyone do that to sweet Mimi?

Sora, he snapped.

I'm going to snap his neck. How dare he hurt you-

She covers my mouth with her slender finger.

He's locked up now, and this is the only scar that I have that shows. Of course they say I can't have children anymore.

I begin, but she interrupts.

Let me finish Sora. After I got out of the hospital, I tried to find you, but know body knew where you were. And then one day I found myself in the digital world, at the very spot that you proposed. I was crying my heart out, when I noticed something floating in the water. I waded out. It was your crest. I knew that your crest finds love, so I let it lead me to you. And here I am.

My crest lead you to me?



Mimi, why are you crying? I ask, concerned by the tears glimmering in those hazel eyes.

I thought that I'd never see you again. I thought I had lost you forever.

I'd thought I'd lost you too Mimichan.

I'm sorry I hurt you Sora.

I tilt her chin so her eyes meet mine. What matters is we are together again, and nothing will ever separate us again.

She smiles up at me.

We better get some rest. We have a wedding to plan, don't we?

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I woke up slowly. Smiling happily, I reached for Mimi, and I was met with an empty bed. Was it all just a dream? Wait a minute, what time is it? Oh no. I should have opened the store hours ago. I throw on clothes and run down stairs. And I am greeted by the most beautiful sight in the world. Mimi was standing behind the counter, rays of the morning sun giving her an ethereal look. It wasn't until after her customer left that she noticed me standing there.

Good morning! How'd you sleep. she asks cheerfully.

Good morning Mimichan. I was afraid that you were a dream.

She crosses the floor the takes me in her arms. I sigh happily as I nuzzle into her neck and breath in her scent, strawberries and wildflowers.

I'm here Sorachan.

I know. What should we do now? I ask her hesitantly

We need to start planning our wedding. That is, if you still want to marry me.

Of course.

We jumped guilty when the door chimes rang, announcing a customer.

Mimi took a step away from me, but I wasn't going to hide our love. I held on to her hand.

Good morning Mrs. Takiumo.

Good morning Sora.

I'd like you to meet my new partner, and fiancé, Mimi Tackiwia.

The elderly woman's eyes widened, but she shook Mimi's hand.

Its nice to meet you Mimi.

I'll go get your order Mrs. Takiumo.

The moment Mrs. Takiumo left, Mimi turned to me.

Are you sure you should have told her about us? She asked me worriedly.

She would have figured it out sooner or later. Besides I want the world to know that we love each other.

Oh Sora.

As her lips met mine, I floated through heaven again.

to be continued......