This is probably the last chapter! I had fun making this fic! Thank you to all readers!
Chapter 8: The Unexpected Confession
It was a dark night. Hao finally decided that he would knock on Jeanne's window tonight and tell her his feelings once and for all. To do that, he summoned all his courage. Jeanne wasn't expecting any of this. It was the first time the great Asakura Hao felt atinge of worry in hislife. He was so nervous. The tension seems to block his breathing, thus, causing him to pant. The stars finally appeared. That was his cue from heaven. He walked towards Jeanne's house, wishing for all the luck in the world.
Jeanne was doing her Religion project in her room. It was the last day of school , a very faithful Friday. Other kids her age were probably partying right now, but not for her. Her priorities were different. These past days were so magical to her. Feelings she never have felt before sprouted during these days. Hao made her past days special, but she wondered why. She wondered why he seems so special for her considering the fact they were former foes. As she ended the reflection project, she stretched her hands outward. She rubbed her eyes, keeping herself from dozing off. She had to finish this today. Her deep silence was disturbed by a soft knocking in her window. "Now who could that be?" She stood up and opened her curtains, only to find a certain Asakura knocking in her windows.
"Hao?". Jeanne opened the windows and let the long haired shaman enter. He certainly looked quite serious today. He didn't have those annoying grins and smirks in his face. "What brought you here at this hour?" she asked with a smile on her face."Jeanne.. i..." he breathed in heavily "I have to tell you something..". Jeanne blushed. She sensed it was of grave importance. She also sensed it was nothing like their past conversations. It was the first time she saw Hao as serious as he was on the battlefield. "What is it?" Jeanne asked. "Well... you see... these past days, i have discovered something new to me. Something I didn't expect to have nor to appreciate." Hao said. "Something I didn't saw before but definitely, something special. You know what it is?". Jeanne blushed as she asked him. "What is it?". "It was.." Hao said "It was love, Jeanne.. and.. i didn't think this would come from my mouth. I always try to make you see the best in me. Even if I tend to hurt you or to tease you. I guess that's just really me. It's my nature. You taught me how to love. To care for others. Most of all, you made me fall for you, Jeanne.". Jeanne blushed so much she illuminated in her white room. Was Hao really saying this? Saying all of this to me?. "Hao.. i... i..." But Hao stopped her by putting his finger on her lips. "I love you Jeanne...I will always do..". Jeanne's heart was beating so fast. She didn't know how to react. She didn't know what to say. She knew to herself that she loves him too. "Hao... i love you too..". Hao can't believe his ears. " I didn't tell you anything. I kept it from you because I was afraid of rejection. Knowing you had a battalion of fangirls out there, I was too afraid.I thought they were better than me. But now, since you said all these things to me, im not afraid to open up..I love you so much Hao...".
Jeanne blushed so hard when Hao kissed her passionately. She closed her eyes and tried to remove all her problems in her head. It was indeed a wonderful feeling. Hao's hands were wrapped around her waist. Her hands were on the nape of his neck. Everything seemed so right. Hao pulled her closer to him. This was one love he would gladly risk his life for.
FIN