The drive back home was a happy one. Hiro was chasing ideas about how to tell Kisa how he felt all over his mind. Should he be straight out and bold, to impress her to make the decision? Or should he be princely and be noble, flattering her? Or maybe he should just be very romantic, swaying her into accepting? He shook his head. None of these sounded like him. He needed to be Hiro. It wasn't long till he was back at the college apartment. Luckily, Kisa didn't have any at night activities so he headed over to her dorm.

"Oh, Hiro! Good Evening!" She smiled at him as she opened the door. He couldn't help blushing as the words tumbled from his mouth.

"Um-well. C-can you meet me at Yuki's shop tomorrow? It's a holiday and all, so you shouldn't be busy…" He looked up hopefully at her.

"Of course, wouldn't miss it for the world. What time?" Her delicate honey amber eyes shone. It made his own face soften.

"Around 5 would be alright. Thank you." Hiro wanted to do something, to touch her. He couldn't help himself. But looking into her pure innocent eyes, he knew it wasn't the time. "Yeah, good-night." He said curtly and turned to go.

The night air chilled everyone who was still outside, making them bundle up for warmth. Hiro entered his dorm room to find his roommate there with his senior girlfriend, Hitomi.

"Yo," Ryo greeted with a nod.

"Hey Ryo. Nice to see you Hitomi." Hiro didn't look much at them.

"So, did you tell her?" Hiromi asked excitedly. She soon covered her mouth and looked guiltily up at Ryo. Hiro's eyebrows lowered and he went up to Ryo and grabbed a lock of his hair.

"So, this is where my information goes." Hiro smiled menacingly at Ryo.

"Um, yeah. I couldn't help myself. And Hitomi has some ideas for you!" Ryo keep on looking at her with his eyes, hinting Hiro to take his wrath out on her.

"Really? Do I look like a slouch that would need any help? Do I look too stupid to be able to tell a girl how I feel?" Hiro spilled out and Hitomi looked uncomfortable. "Well, tell me already! It's not good to hold in something that can help someone."

Ryo shot her a look that told her he was like this all the time.

"Er, well. First of all, what do you think you need help with?"

"I'm meeting her at a flower shop. The problem is I don't really know what flower to get her. I just need to get the prettiest ones."

"Hmmm, that we can help you with." Hitomi winked at him. "We girls know a lot about messages of love and things. Flowers especially. Every girl knows the language of flowers!" Hiro blinked.

"The language of flowers?" He repeated stupidly.

"Yes! Roses would be perfect! You see, a red rose means 'love' in general. But if you give one to a person, it means I love you! So, then the person has to return a rose, but it will be either white or yellow. White means 'mutual love' and yellow means 'end of love'. So it's the perfect way to see if she rejects you or accepts you!" Hitomi smiled. "I think it'll fit the situation perfectly.

"…I guess it's a good idea." Hiro mumbled. But inside, he was nearly weak with relief that he had found out about this.

"Okay, will Ryo, I have to go!" Hitomi got up and kissed Ryo and waved good-bye to Hiro. "Goodnight you too! And good luck!" She left the room.

"Hey, did I tell you she was a good chick or what?" Ryo smirked.

"Hmm." Hiro mumbled and hopped on his bed. Even before he closed his eyes, he imagined him and Kisa sharing their love together.

The next day was a little hectic for him. He had to call Yuki to make sure that the shop would be empty around 5, because he didn't want anyone around, and to save him the best red, white and yellow flowers he had. 5 sneaked up behind him and Hiro arrived at the shop early.

"Here are the flowers I promised." Yuki greeted him. "I'll lay out the white and yellow ones on the table for her to choose."

"Thanks." He said grudgingly and wiped an invisible piece of dust off my shirt. "I look fine don't I?" Yuki nodded.

"Perfect, here she comes!" Yuki quickly gave him the single red rose, which Hiro hid behind his back, and ducked out of sight.

"Hello Hiro." Kisa greeted warmly. Hiro blushed a little. Her hair and eyes exactly matched the sun that was beginning to set behind the florist glass. Kisa walked up, completely unaware what she was going to receive.

"Um…Kisa…" Hiro managed.

"Yes?"

"There's something I've wanted to tell you for a long time…" He managed and tried to keep a straight face. "And I was scared to do it. But I am going to have to someday. To stop being that coward child. And start being a man…………………………you can love." His face turned a little brighter, but he stood strong. He slowly took the rose from behind his back and gave to it Kisa. "Kisa, I've loved you forever." He mumbled. Kisa eyes shot open and she disbelievingly took the rose. Hiro looked at the counter, where two equally beautiful roses sat in wait, to set his future.

"I…Hiro…" Kisa whispered, but took a few very wobbly steps to the counter.

She stood there for a long time, her back to him. He began to memorize her every curve, in case she rejected him forever. What if she had a yellow one? How would he take it? Could she never bear to look at him, to speak with him? He started as she made a move to turn around and Hiro held his breath, waiting to see what color would change his life.

She held a pure white red rose. Hiro stared at it, as if not registering that she actually loved him back. His eyes traveled from her hands to her face. Her eyes began to fill with tears, her cheeks flushed, but her lips broke into a warm smile.

"I love you Hiro!" She declared and ran into my arms. I held her, so happy that I could scream. I gave her a long squeeze, which she returned.

"Kisa…I thought you wouldn't accept!" he whispered in her ear.

"I've always loved you Hiro! Always." She replied and pulled away enough for them to be nose to nose. "I thought we would never be, that you wouldn't love me back…" Her honey eyes searched his.

Hiro gently pressed his lips against hers in a very gentle kiss, as if she could break. When he pulled away, Kisa's eyes were wide and her cheeks flushed.

"Hiro…" I smiled at her before kissing her on the forehead.

"I love you Kisa. Now and Forever."

Kisa smiled.

"Yes."