Disclaimer: Coral_Bluz doesn't own Hana Yori Dango...besides the plot...but I do wish to own F4!!! Kawaii-ne~

A/N: *sobs* GOMEN! I know....know~ I'm so sorry...seriously! I know, I'bve been neglecting this story for almost 1 and 1/2 years...Sorry~ Don't worry, I'm back now!

Now, Let the story begin...so, sit back...relax! Thanks for the reviews, anyway...and EnJoY!

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Presenting to all the peeps who love F4: ~*Found The Joy In You*~ by Coral_Bluz.

Chapter 18: Be Strong

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Recap:

Tsukasa: If you want respect, then please respect others first. Tsukushi is not what you think she is and she's a important person in my life.

Kaede: Do you know what you just said?

Tsukasa: Yes. Very clearly.

Tsukushi whisper slowly to Rui, "What are they talking about?"

"You...as his fiancée"

"What?"

Tsukushi stood up and look at the guy beside her.

"Kasa, I don't think..."

"Don't worry."

He slip his hand into her small one and held it tightly.

"Auntie...I think you misunderstand. I'm not with your son for money. I really-"

"And Ms Makino. I don't think you have the right to talk at this moment. Tsukasa, this woman will destroy your life."

She calmed down but was getting quite pissed at how both mother and son kept interrupting others' sentences.

This woman sounded really cold and evil. Just like the old wicked witch from the fairytales she heard about since young.

Her voice shivered down Tsukushi's spine, causing hot tears to form. But somehow, she knew she had to be strong for Tsukasa and her relationship. They had promised not to give up and face this battle together.

But deep in her heart, she still felt a little afraid. But about what, she don't know.

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"Son, I tell one last time. You shouldn't waste your time on such a cheap slut."

All a sudden, Tsukasa felt his own fuse ignite brust into flames. First, he didn't even know why on earth his BUZY mother would be HERE on an small island instead of her office. Secondly, he didn't know why she's making such a big fuss over a small matter.

He backed out and pointed a finger at his own mother. No way was he going to let her insult his woman.

"You were never there for me. I've only started to really live and understand this world after I met her. So, f**k off!"

Although she wasn't sure if there was even a need for Tsukasa to scold his mother that way, but Tsukushi felt much braver now.

She felt proud. Proud of him.

On the other hand, Kaede felt so humiliated. She glared at Tsukushi, but Tsukasa wasted no time. He look at his friends and pulled Tsukushi out of the room and ran off.

The woman look at the friends of his son's for a minute before storming out of the room.

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Tsukasa had grip her wrist and pulled her all the way to the beach. There wasn't anyone there now. The wind was blowing strongly and Tsukushi finally got him to stop. She pant and allow her body to fall to the ground. He followed and sat down. They remain in silence for a moment or two.

Suddenly, he heard something coming from her side. She had tears in her eyes, threatening to fall any second. She knew he saw them and quickly wiped those tears off with the back of her hand. Tsukushi stood up and began to walk.

He watched her walk away and began to gave chase.

"Kushi!"

"Don't follow me~" her voice turned a little watery.

"Of course I'm! You don't even know where you are!" He started to run.

"I'll figure it out! Give me some time alone!"

Tsukasa sighed and stopped in front of her, "Look! I have no idea what's going on. Could we talk?"

"About what?" Her face facing the sand and under the moonlight, I could see some tears falling.

His hand reached out to her chin and pull it up, making her face him. She gave a stressed-out look.

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Tsukasa's POV: We stood there looking into each other's eyes,in a distance, a light house could be seen, a full moon overhead proclaiming like one of those nights poets and songwriters love to get their inspirations from. But now, only my girl was livid.

I pull her into one of those kisses that has now, seem to be part of me. She pull away and I pull her in for a long hug. I stroke her hair and allow her to bury her face at my shoulders.

"Oh, Tsukasa....I think we are-"

I shushed her and tighten our hug. "Be strong. Don't give up on me, you...us. Let me handle the rest, all right?"

"I'm so tired. What if she..."

"Trust me. I'm her son. She wouldn't dare do anything."

"You sure?"

She let go and bore into my eyes. I assured her again by a nod.

We stayed there, staring at the stars until it was way past midnight. She fall asleep halfway through out casual chat, and I end up carrying her back to the hotel. Looking at her peaceful sleeping face, I realised how much pressure she's been all this time we're together.