Eyes of the Heart

Author notes: Thanx to all who reviewed and enjoyed the last chapter. I must admit that I liked that last chapter a lot I kinda put a few characters out of their normal image and sorry to all the fans that felt sorry for poor Junpei and the beat down he received. I am sooo very sorry for the late update I know this isn't like me to be so late please forgive me but this have been so hectic for me what with school and projects and getting ready to go on vacation. Also this chapter was originally 27 pages long. I've been working on it for a while, but the other day it all got deleted from my removable hard drive. Thank Goodness I printed it out, my friend was able to scan it in, but now I want to just get it out as fast as I can. I have so much editing to do so please forgive me for the typos. I'll try to have the other part edited and out next week ;; ;;.

Cloud X Solider- I'm glad I could finally get to some action. Not sure if I'll have more installed, I've been wanting to fit that chapter in for a long time. I like making action sequences even if a few persons were out of character it was fun.

Tireen- Well I went back and read that chapter about the guys keeping other pictures and I guess I alluded to that. Man I had too many strings hanging well I'll nip that one in the bud as well. I can work a lot of things out, man its great being the authoress (my new quote)

BeeBop- Every time I read your reviews I get a kick out of them. And I'm trying to update just I had so much going on and like 2 tests this week (darn Japanese teacher is a Nazi)

Piglet- Thanx even if Rui was out of character, and yes the end is coming soon not sure how soon but soon.

Black Maru- I try to release as fast as I can. Stupid work and school like to get in the way darn it.

Philips- I will continue this story to the end. And I try to be funny sometimes I think of it like an anime and what I would say and do in the anime.

Eddie Hunt- Secretly Black Maru, I have been so busy of late please forgive me, here is a semi-long chapter for you.

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Kaio- All night oO;; whoa I feel special now hehe.

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Disclaimer: I do not own Hana Yori Dango or any of its characters; I am just a single writer showing her appreciation of the time and effort it took to create such a wonderful series.

Chapter 15: On our way

Junpei watched the 5 people responsible for his ruin run out of the hotel. The sound of sirens could be heard getting closer in the background.

"Hey Junpei we got to get out of here before the fuzz busts us." Saski began pulling at Junpei's arm leading him to the back of the lobby and into the kitchen.

"It's ruined Saski, everything, its all gone. I've been holding onto all those pictures thinking that it would one day make me a ton of money. And now its all gone."

They ran out the back door of the kitchen and into one of the many back allies. They knocked over trash cans in their flight.

"You have nothing to worry about, remember I was one of the ones to take the pictures."

They finally reached Saski's car, a royal blue Honda accord they both jumped in and Saski pulled off at top speed in the away from the direction of the sirens.

"Open that glove compartment and you'll find three pictures that I confiscated for myself when we took those shots. I figured that ...uh...you would need them later just in case so I held onto them. "

Junpei opened the glove compartment and took out the three pictures Saski spoke of. His mind immediately started to formulate a plan, but as soon as the thought of Tsukasa crossed it his body shivered involuntarily. Junpei started to rip up the three pictures to Saski's surprise.

"Wha- what the heck? What're you doing Junpei? Have you lost your mind?" Saski tried to reach over and prevent Junpei from rolling down the window and tossing the pieces out but he was too late.

"What have you done, are you crazy?"

Saski looked at Junpei from the corner of his eye his voice angry.

"Do you see how I look Saski? I was trounced by that demon man, who claims to be Tsukushi's boyfriend. I told him that those were the only pictures I had of her, and if he finds out that there were others, I don't think he would let me get away with my life. You forget that these people are rich and rich people can get away with anything even murder. "

Saski digested his words as the two of them drove on in silence to their destination.


Tsukushi moaned when she awoke. She had a major headache and she knew her breath had to be horrendous. The only consolation was the warmth pressing up against her back. It took her a minute to realize where she was as she opened one eye and than the second.

She remained laying in bed looking out the open window sunlight poured in. As her headache subsided she tried to remember what happened last night, but every time she tried to remember pass her drinking the champagne Tsukasa gave her, her mind went blank.

What happened last night? What kind of champagne did Tsukasa give me… Tsukasa? Tsukushi moved slightly from her position knowing now where the warmth at her back came from. She even realized the little things such as the soft breaths on the nap of her neck and the tingling sensation her body got at the nearness of Tsukasa. She even realized that she was now completely naked. She tried to move away from the sleeping man only to be pulled back and held in a tighter embrace. Tsukasa continued to sleep soundly and buried his face closer into her hair.

This is the second time I've ended up in the bed with this man lacking clothes did something happen last night? We didn't get buck naked and do the bedroom tango did we? What's happening to me? It seems that ever since I met Tsukasa I've let go of a lot of my reservations.

'That can only mean one thing... ' Yeah I know what it means but am I ready to admit it to him...to myself? 'It's a little to late to think about that.' What's that suppose to mean? 'Oh... oh nothing…' I really need to stop talking to myself like this. Its too weird almost split personality like.

Tsukushi turned in Tsukasa's arms and watched him sleep. She managed to free one arm from his embrace and placed the tip of her finger on his lips and pretended to draw pictures on his handsome face. Tsukasa's brow furrowed a little while he slept. Which made Tsukushi giggle a little she held it in trying not to wake him. She lay their just watching him for a while until she realized what she needed to do.

"Tsukasa ..." She whispered his name not sure if he was still sleep or but wanting to say what was on her heart.

"… I love you ." she let out a soft sigh and than jumped when Tsukasa answered her.

"I know you do." He opened one eye and looked at her; he had his usual cocky grin fixed on his face.

'You were awake this whole time?" Tsukushi blushed from embarrassment as Tsukasa chuckled from her surprised and embarrassed expression.

"I've been awake since you moaned and tried to move away from me. I'm never letting you go Tsukushi so don't get any ideas of trying to run away."

"Like you wouldn't hunt me down if I tried to run away." Tsukushi said tartly.

"Aw don't be like that love, what you said makes me very happy, even though it's the second time you've told me. The first being last night when we were engaged in…how should I say this... very enjoyable activities." Now why did I say that, she's going to blow up and think that we had sex or something and than she'll try to inflict damage on me.

"What do you mean enjoyable?? Is this why I'm naked?"

"Well...yeah but it's not what you think." Tsukasa could tell she was getting hysterical

"Not what I think..."Tsukushi was quiet for a minute deep in thought. I bet you he's trying to mess with my head; trying to get a reaction out of me. 'Probably'

"I am in the bed naked right... "She spoke in a soft voice almost to herself.

"Yeah but…"

"…and we had a lot to drink last night correct?"

"You can say that…"

"...and I wake up not remembering what happened last night, but naked and you say we did something enjoyable?"

"I did say that didn't I but…"

"There is only one thing left to think don't you agree?"

"I guess."

"So that means you have to do something to make it up to me right?"

"Well..."

Now its time to scare him.

"No need to say a thing all the evidence points to one conclusion. You have to marry me that's all too it. You've taken this poor girl's virginity. I'm soiled no longer fit to be another mans bride. I'll have nothing no one will love me…"

Lets see him squirm now. He'll try to back out of it by saying it was just a joke and he'll tell the truth...

"Ok, let's get ready to go than." Tsukasa got out of the bed and walked into Tsukushi's closet picking out clothes for both himself and her.

and say it was all just a joke and what the...he said ok...I was just joking.

"Wait Tsukasa I was just joking I didn't mean it I know we probably didn't do anything. You don't have to feel obligated to do this." Tsukushi jumped out of the bed making sure to wrap the bed sheet around her.

She walked over to the closet to stop him from packing their clothes when Tsukasa snaked his arms around her waist and pulled her into a tight embrace.

"Tsukushi I'm not obligated to do anything I don't want to do." looked deeply into her eyes trying to make her understand what he was trying to tell her

"Y -you mean t-to tell me you w-want to marry me?" Tsukushi had a warm feeling grow in her stomach like a fire slowly growing inside a fireplace. Could this be true am I hearing him right? I know he says he loves me but the fact that he wants to take if further than that. But what if he's just playing with me? 'Rich guys like him can have any girl they want. What makes you think you're so special?' The warm feeling Tsukushi had faded away to a smolder the as analytical part of her mind infused her with doubts.

Tsukasa saw that his girlfriend who had a tendency to always over think things was having an internal battle, so he decided to sooth her fears.

He walked over to the bed holding her hand and sat down on the edge. He than pulled her onto his lap. He squeezed her tight and stroked her head, Tsukushi, head down, was still lost in her thoughts of doubt.

He lifted her chin so he could look her in the eyes and tell her what has been on his heart and mind for a long time.

"Tsukushi I've known for a while now that I wanted to marry you. I know you're probably harboring a lot of doubts about us. I would too if I were you, I mean look at me rich, famous, handsome and very smart…"

"1 could debate that last one." She mumbled. But his words had the desired effect of causing her to relax somewhat.

"The fact of the matter it is that I love you, I've told you this many times I know I'd be able to support you and I'd do my best to make you happy. At first I was willing to marry you even if you didn't love me back. But now I know you do love me, what prevents us from being together?"

"Well for one, you have an arranged marriage I'm sure your mother would not approve of the fact that her son married a nobody. Plus I don't really fit in with your lifestyle, look at me I come from a poor family I'm not much of a looker, I have a violent temper at times and I'm not dainty and delicate like most girls. To tell you the truth I don't think I'm good enough for you." She bent her head down and a few silent tears fell.

"Tsukushi look at me."

When she didn't move he lifted her chin once again.

"Tsukushi I don't want to marry anyone that I don't know or love I could care less what that woman who calls herself my mother thinks. I don't care where you were born or how, I can manage your temper and if I wanted a dainty and delicate girl I would have had one. I've had many through themselves at me and not one of them interested me in the least. And I'm sure that when it comes to it you'll fit into my style of life fine, I mean look where you've come so far." He kissed her softly on the lips and rested his forehead against hers.

"Not only that Tsukushi, but when you aren't by my side I worry…" That my mother will do something to you.

"…when we marry you will always be with me and I can protect you if need be."

Tsukushi remained silent battling with her inner self. Wondering if she should be happy or what

would the future bring for her to marry a man like Tsukasa.

Well one thing is for sure if I marry Tsukasa the normal life I had dreamed of as a child would be forever put to the side. 'But would you be happy in that normal life if Tsukasa wasn't in it?' No I suppose not... 'Besides you know you want to marry him so stop acting like an old maid and indulge yourself so you can be happy.'

"Well say I did agree to marry you..." Tsukushi looked up at Tsukasa who had a cute boyish grin on his face. She realized right than and there that she would gladly wake up to that smile and look of joy everyday for the rest of her life.

"…when will we be going?"

"We leave as soon as you are ready or about an hour. I have someone waiting to marry us already."

"Whaat!? You mean you already knew I was going to agree. Why you cocky bas " Tsukasa quickly took her lips in a long deep kiss. When he finally separated from her she was blushing, her retort already forgotten.

"Lets make this day an agreeable one my love."

Tsukasa gently stood her up and went to finish packing their things. Tsukushi got change of clothes and put them on in the bathroom after which she went into the kitchen and noticed she had a message waiting. She had actually wanted to call Yuki and tell her the good news.

"Hey Tsukasa how do I check these messages?"

"How am I supposed to know?"

"Well you chose this machine didn't you? It has so many different buttons and flashing lights you would think it was everything but an answering machine. I guess I can always figure how to check later." Who would leave me a message here anyway no one knows I'm here it was probably some kind of telemarketer.

Tsukushi dialed Yuki's number dismissing the nagging feeling she started to get about the message.

Yuki's phone rang 3 times before she finally picked up.

"Hey Yuki it's me Tsukushi sorry to wake you up…Yeah I'm doing fine…No, hehe, he's ok…"

"…this is the number to my, uh, well it was a gift from Tsukasa…Yeah he got it for me for when I finish working for him since my parents left…'

"…yeah they up and left kinda sucked but it turned out for the better, which reminds me,…"

"Ok I'll hold…"

"Yuki who was that in the background…ok Yuki spit it out. Who are you hiding in your room?"

"Soujirou!?... Don't Tsukushi me, what are you doing there?"

"Tsukushi I'm done packing are you almost ready to go?"

"Hold on Tsukasa apparently your buddy Soujirou slept over Yuki's house last night."

"Put Yuki back on the phone, I'm about to go somewhere."

"Yuki what do you mean nothing happen?"

"Yeah...ah...so he was to tired to...well what was he doing all night...he won't tell you...hmmm... well I guess if you didn't do anything than that's cool..."

"Well Yuki I wanted to call and tell you I have good news and bad news what do you want first..."

"Why do people always want the bad first? Well the bad is I won't be having a normal wedding with parents and the like..."

"Why you ask well do you want the good news...ok here it goes…" Tsukushi took a deep breath

"It's not conventional because I'm getting married to Tsukasa today..." Tsukushi held the phone away from her ear as Yuki screamed in delight talking very rapidly to Soujirou who than got on the phone.

"Yes I accepted his proposal...now is that something to say while I'm on the phone...all guys thank alike...no I will not tell him congratulations on losing his virginity...oh ok I'll put him on."

"Tsukasa come pick up the phone its Soujirou.

Tsukasa came into the room carrying their bags. He placed them at the door and too the receiver Tsukushi held out to him.

"Hey Jiro what's up…"

"Yeah I finally did it. You know I've been in love with her for a while…yeah I'll be sure to…" a blush crept up on Tsukasa's face.

"…I'm going to get married the same way my sister did, except I'll chose my mate…sorry its rushed but I don't want her to get away…yeah if you like…put Yuki back on the phone Tsukushi wants to talk to her." He handed the phone receiver back to Tsukushi.

"Yuki don't tell Kazuya yet he'd have a fit...yeah we are leaving now…ok talk to you later... bye, bye." Tsukushi turned around to see Tsukasa grinning at her.

"What? Do I have something on my face? What are you grinning at?"

"I'm just happy... Tsukushi you're actually going to be my wife...I can't really explain how I feel. Its like I'm going to explode." He looked away blushing.

"That was way to mushy for my normal self but I'm just so very happy." He scooped her up in his arms and gave her a tight bear hug.

"Ok Tsukasa you can put me down now guess it doesn't take much to make you happy."

"Not take much!? Are you crazy woman? I'm Tsukasa of the Doumyoji Empire, the heir to one of the biggest companies in the world and you say it doesn't take much. You my love are sadly mistaken; it takes a whole lot to make me happy and you..." he kissed her nose and softened his voice.

"…are a handful. .."he placed her back down on the floor and brushed a kiss against the side of her neck..

"You are so much more than what you think you are. Please believe me when I say I don't want anyone else besides you, I want to do all that I can you make you happy and protect you..." He took her hand and kissed the inside of her palm.

"…you're my other half." Tsukushi felt her insides melt as tears of joy began she gave Tsukasa a hug.

"Thank you." she whispered.

They stood there in a silent embrace for five minutes before Tsukasa's cell phone ring. They broke a way but still remained close to enough where they could feel the breath of the other as Tsukasa answered his phone.

"Yeah we're ready. Come and get our bags." He turned the phone off and gave Tsukushi a half smile.

"Are you ready?"

"Yes." They took each others hand and opened the door.

Haithem (Kin) was heading up to the door.

"Congratulations." He gave Tsukasa a clap on the back.

"How did you know?"

"I didn't but the silly look on your face and our destination is all I need to know man."

"Hehe yeah she finally agreed to marry me."

"That's good now I can stop watching over her or you. No more butler or chauffer for the Great Pain in the Butt Tsukasa Doumyoji."

"What do you mean, you volunteered to help me?"

"Ha what made you think that me the son of a politician, but currently trying to distance myself from that family, would volunteer to do this for you? Yeah you're my friend but you cause too much trouble. I was actually asked to do this gig by your sister."

Tsukasa looked completely and utterly confused.

"Close your mouth Tsukasa or a fly may find his next home in it. Look I like you but I've loved your sister for a very long time." A look of sadness crossed his face.

"But I wasn't good enough for your mother you see, and I thought that if I couldn't marry her than I'd do anything she asked me too, if it meant her being happy. So she asked me to look after you a while back, so I agreed to look after you until you found the one you would marry. And now that you have her the deal is done I'm free, oh and don't worry about the Sakurako incident your sister already took care of that."

"What Sakurako incident Tsukasa?"

"Nothing Tsukushi, I'll tell you later.

"Well now that's all settled I'll get you're bags, but since I'm no longer your servant you can help, hehe."

Tsukushi was just as shocked as Tsukasa by the man's admission. She knew there was a lot going on behind her closed doors but that last one really threw her for a loop.

"You know Tsukasa…" she grabbed the last one of the five bags.

"...I think it's good that you have a sister like Tsubaki. She cares enough to have a spy among you. She was probably worried after the incident involving your sight. Which by the way, has been healing very nicely, ne? I really need to send this in a report to your mother..." His mother, if she finds out that his sight is back than I will no longer have a job. 'Who needs a job did you forget you're getting married to your patient?' True but the mention of his mother brings the mood down...

"Forget about that Tsukushi the old bat doesn't need to know. As a matter of fact I'd prefer if she still thought I was blind it means she'll under estimate me, which puts me one step ahead of her."

"You make it sound like she's some kind of enemy out for blood."

"You can say she is or will be." Out for your blood that is.

They put their bags in the limo and Tuskasa opened the door allowing Tsukushi to slide in on the smooth black leather seats. He took the seat next to her and placed his arms on her shoulder and squeezed a little.

"I won't let her separate us if that's what you're thinking." He looked down and winked at her.

"I know you won't Tsukasa I know." Tsukushi let out a sigh of relief as the limo pulled off.

30 min later…

A black limo similar to Tsukasa's pulled in front of Tsukushi's residence. The initials KD artfully inscribed on the side in silver lettering inside a maple leaf gleamed in the sun as the limo came to a stop.

The driver came out and round the side to open the door for his passengers. The first to exit was Aika followed my Doumyoji Kaeda. Aika bowed slightly with one arm across her middle and the other with palm up outstretched toward the apartment.

"Madam this is the place your son purchased for the Makino girl."

"My how quaint my son thinks so small. I guess he really is just using her as his mistress, and here I was actually worried he may have fallen in love with her. I know my sons tastes and that girl is too poor for his liking. Well seeing this reassures me, I'm glad he won't do something as crazy as make her his wife."

"What should we do now madam?"

"We can get ready to welcome my son and his little tramp home I think this will make a fitting base do you not. I would also like 24 hour surveillance. I want to be here when they arrive. I have a few surprises for them."


When Tsukasa and Tsukushi arrived at the loading docks for cruise ships the F3 and Tsubaki and Tsutomo were waiting for them.

"Where are we going Tsukasa?" Tsukushi looked up at him with a puzzled look on her face as they exited the limo and walked toward their waiting group.

"It's a surprise." He said as he twined his fingers through hers and smiled down at her.

"Yo Tsukasa." Akira clapped him on the back as he and the rest met them halfway.

"Why did we have to find out from Jiro you were getting married man?" Akira feigned hurt but still maintained a smile.

"Yeah you idiot. Were you not going to tell your older sister?" Tsubaki popped Tsukasa in the back of the head playfully.

"I almost missed out on my brothers wedding thanx to Jiro for being the responsible one and filing us all in. And thank goodness I have clothes in my private room on the ship or else I would have really been pissed." Tsubaki gave Tsukasa a peeved side-glance as she picked up a sniffling Tsutomo.

"What do you mean?"

"What do you think it means? We're all going with you."

"NAAANNNII!?"

"Did you think I would miss out on my brothers wedding? You're really selfish Tsukasa if you thought you would be able to just get married with no family or friends there. You have 3 people who have been your best friend for almost your whole life and you were going to leave them out. Shame on you."

"Yeah shame on you.

Tsukushi watched as each of Tsukasa friends came up to him congratulating him and clapping him on the back when Yuki, who had accompanied Soujirou came up to her.

"Oh Tsukushi I'm so happy for you, I know you aren't getting that wish of an normal wedding the one you always wished for but this is so much better." She gave Tsukushi a hug and handed her a pink box with black lace and a card attached to it.

"What's this?" Tsukushi looked down at the box in her hand and than back up at Yuki.

"It's a gift that me and Jiro picked out for you," Yuki blushed a little as Soujirou spoke up.

"Yeah Tsukushi it's for both you and Tsukasa on the big night. Hehe shame I couldn't get Yuki to model it for me but I'm sure it will look good on you Tsukushi you have a little more up top than poor Yuki here hehe ow..." Yuki stomped on Soujirou's foot and glared at him.

"Uh thank you guys, I'm sure I'll like it when I open it." I'm almost afraid to open it and see what Soujirou, no doubt, picked up. Actually I can't believe I'm getting married to Tsukasa at that. This is everything a poor girl like me could ask for. But why am I not as happy as I think I should be? It's almost like I can't allow myself to be happy because it will be taken. Like there is a shadow looming in the background just waiting to steal this happiness. But what or should I say who...

"…your mother, Tsukasa."

"Naw I haven't told the old witch, she would try to stop us at all costs and probably lock me away from Tsukushi. But I won't allow that to happen I'll go through anyone and do anything to keep her. I'd be willing to give up all I have just to have a life with her." He smiled down at Tsukushi and squeezed her hand gently.

"By the, Tsukushi did you call and tell your parents?"

"Oh no I didn't hehe. Tsukasa can I see your cell phone?"

"Sure." He handed her the phone, of which she started to dial her parent's number.

"Hello mother...yes I'm fine...no he hasn't croaked. He was blind mother not terminally ill...do I have a rich boyfriend yet?" Tsukushi blushed

"... well you could say that. Actually I called to tell you that I'm about to get married to Tsukasa." Tsukushi held the phone away from her ear as a loud scream could be heard by all.

".. .calm down mom.. .yes I love you too.. .no don't tell dad or he will definitely stop working again...tell my brother I love him...start WHAT!..." Tsukushi blushed an even deeper red.

"...we haven't thought that far ahead yet mother but I'll let Tsukasa know about it later... ok mom I have to go...Goodbye." Tsukushi handed Tsukasa the phone with a faint blush on her face.

"What did she say Tsukushi?'

"I'll tell you later... when we're alone." She whispered the last part.

"Well guys I think it's about that time. We need to get going before anything happens."

"Yeah, you know what you guys get on the ship I have one more phone call to make. Tsubaki can you get Tsukushi situated in the room?"

"Sure Tsukasa."

Tsukasa made sure they were all on the ship before he dialed the number.

"Hello this is about what we spoke of earlier...yes I'm sure this is what I want...can you arrange it...yes...I want it to be special for her. I love her very much...yeah I know she will...so you will..." Tsukasa chuckled a little.

"…that'd be great. Sure I'll wait at the docks for you...thank you very much...Goodbye."

Tsukasa hung up the phone and looked into the direction of the ship. Everything will be ok with us Tsukushi I promise.


Ok Ok I know nothing really big happened in this chapter, but mainly because this isn't the whole chapter. This is only a portion of the original. R & R and plz forgive me once again ;;;;