Kurama and Shizuru stand outside in the coldness. Shizuru has gotten rid of her cigarette and is leaning against the wall, Kurama beside her. All is silent for many minutes. No one has the courage to say something at the moment.
After the silence has passed, Kurama works up the bravery to be the first one to speak. But at the same time, Shizuru is feeling the same way.
"……Gomen nasai……" both said simultaneously.
They look at each other with such focus. On Kurama's face, a mask of distress. On Shizuru's, astonishment.
"I don't think…we're fit for each other." Kurama struggles to say.
"I agree." Shizuru sounded very cool and calm.
Kurama walks to the edge of the balcony and rests his elbows on the railing. "I mean you're obviously still in love with Sakyo. And me, well, I suppose I was never in love with you to begin with. I'm sorry I had to say that." He stares up at the full moon, watching as its luminosity shines on him.
"It's all right Kurama. I understand." She walks next to the kitsune youkai and stands.
"I guess it's always been a dream of mine to actually fall in love with someone and get the chance to grow old with them. That feeling of love would really make my life worth living.
Heh, listen to me, rambling on about my thoughts." He gives out a little chuckle. "Me, formally known as Youko Kurama, womanizer and a thief, talking about my dream of love. I must sound pretty crazy."
Shizuru nods in agreement. She's too busy looking at Kurama's face. She watches as the moonlight shines it's radiance onto his beautiful face. As his scarlet red locks casts a shadow above his gorgeous emerald eyes. Marveling at his beauty, Shizuru reflects on if her decision is truly the right one.
But it is, it is the right choice. Shizuru does still love Sakyo and for her to give up smoking for Kurama would be absurd. Her heart is buried with Sakyo. And no means could ever surface it. Not even her only chance for happiness.
"Ah well. It is, of course, a dream. And my goal in life is to achieve it." Kurama places his hand behind his hair and pulls out his trademark red rose. He twirls it between his fingers.
"I guess…you weren't my rose Shizuru."
He hands her the rose in his hand. She gladly accepts it. He then turns towards her and smiles. Shizuru, still in the trance that has been set on her by the beauty of Kurama, continues to stare. Kurama leans in and kisses her, causing her to snap back into reality.
The softness of Kurama's lips leaves Shizuru's as he walks back to his apartment. He enters, leaving Shizuru alone, still recovering from the shock she got from the kiss.
It's the right thing. But God, will I miss those sultry lips.
Shizuru looks at the rose in her hand and smiles.
The scent of roses can do so much.
And thus, they are separated now. Still friends, just not lovers. How'd ya like the title? I didn't want to say, 'The Break-up'. Seemed too boring to me. Plus, if u read the title, u'd know that they broke up and that it would be ruined. Though in the previous chapter, Kurama was gonna tell Shizuru it was over. Ah well, if u think about it, 'Sweet End' kinda sounds weird. Sounds like ur commenting on a person's ass or something. "wow, she's got a sweet end. Oh ya!" me and my sick little world…
