(A/N Alright, really now, the last chapter. Once more thank you all for your continued support and please review with your final overall views on the story. Also, I read through your profile Vicki, I think you have about as many of your own characters as even I do, which is a lot! Anyways, I apologise for my hyperness there, but now I shall continue on with the fic and stop this useless rambling which none of you want to hear. )

Chapter 4: I love you...



This was it, it was finally time for Rouge to reveal her true feelings as she quietly began to walk closer to the bench which Tails was sat upon. The streets were empty of other people, nothing but the steadily increasing rainfall beating down around the area, her own footsteps echoicing around the empty streets. Tails still did nothing though, he was in a world of his own as he tried to work out what to do the next time he encountered Rouge.

That even though, came much sooner than Tails had expected as she came up to the bench, stopping a moment before sitting carefully down beside him, herself quite a bit more wet than he currently was. She smiled slightly and a little nervously as she looked across at him, unsure whether or not she should disturb him, and if so how.

She leaned a little closer to him and spoke in a hushed voice, smiling as she did so. "Tails..." She said, her voice a little flirtatious. He jumped slightly at her sudden voice, turning to face her.
"R-Rouge.." He stammered, shaking slightly of nervousness as he stumbled to his feet. "L-listen, about what you s-saw..." Tails stammered nervously, beginning to back away a little.

Rouge however merely moved her hand firmly into his, grasping it softly. She smiled warmly at him, carefully pulling Tails back towards her. "Please, don't go." She said in a firm voice, gaining a slight nod from in return as he sat down beside her.
"Rouge, what you saw, well I..it..uhm.." Tails fell silent a moment, trying to find the right words until she interrupted him.
"What I saw Tails, I loved, and it made my heart melt." She said with an affectionate grin, moving one hand carefully behind his head as her eyes met with his.

Tails fell speechless as he gazed deeply into her eyes, was this really happening? It was as if a dream of his own playing out before his very eyes. "Rouge I...I...I love you." Tails whispered softly, unable to find any other words at this time. She smiled affectionately at him as she leaned slightly closer, planting a gentle kiss upon his lips. Tails was stunned, Rouge, the one he loved, had just kissed him for the first time ever.

Rouge smirked slightly as she gently laced her arms about his waist, pulling him slightly closer as she replied to his earlier statement. "I love you too, Tails." Rouge replied in a soft whisper. Tails' cheeks reddened slightly as she said that, though not holding back anymore as he leaned a little closer to her, his arms gently lacing about her neck.

The two of them felt their eyes slowly fall shut as their lips edged closer together, both warm in their recently found love's grasp. Then finally it happened, the moment they both longed for, a kiss that would be given and received. Their lips pressed together in a tender kiss, held for a few minutes at the least. Them both feeling their body heat rise along with their heart beat speed up a little.

Eventually the kiss was broken, and both were left a little speechless and breathless. The two smiled lovingly at each other, the rain around the area now once again merely a light drizzle. Rouge took a quick glance around and smirked, checking that nobody was around before quickly getting to her feet and walking into the rain, bringing Tails with her by the hand. He was slightly suprised by this, yet took it all in his stride as he moved one arm around her waist, knowing what she was intending.

Rouge grinned affectionately at him once again as she in turn moved one arm about his waist, Tails sliding his free hand into hers and gripping it gently. "Tails, sing for me, please?" Rouge asked hopefully, gazing deeply into his eyes with love. He in return smiled softly, returning the gaze in the same nature as he led her into a dance; beginning to sing the song he had written for her as he'd memorized it. So, the two lovers danced in the drizzling rain with nobody else around, Tails singing the song he had written for her as they did so. Also one last verse was added for this wonderous event that has transcended.

So finally my love,
Your hand is in mine,
Now I am finally with you,
It feels oh so divine...

(A/N Well, there you have it, and I truly do hope that you've all enjoyed it. I do realise that it was a little short, and I apologise for that. Anyway, please do review and feel free to contact me through e-mail or to add me to your MSN or AIM list.)