Shaman King

Okay, I don't own Shaman King, just the plot to this OneShot.

Summary: Horo reflects on his feelings for Tamao.

I love you.

I waltzed into the kitchen this morning, smiling ear to ear, knowing that it was a very special day: Tamao's birthday. I had planned to spend the day with her. I know she thinks that she still has to cook and clean for everyone, but today, I made breakfast, and her cake. She wasn't be up yet. I had scheduled my alarm clock to go off an hour before hers.

I love everything about you

I started with the pancakes, loaded them with syrup, then started on a strawberry cake. My goodness, I hope she likes it. I was going to ask for Pirika's help, but then I figured I should do this myself. I was beating the eggs when I remembered all the times I came in, ready to tell you how I feel, when I chickened out and watched you from afar. I love watching you, but it kills me the way you look at Yoh; it kills me to see you cry.

I have to face the facts

I think a while back you pushed Yoh out of your heart. That was about three months ago. Now, I seem to notice how you smile, and light up when Ren comes over... ever since he commented on what a fine dinner had been prepared. I guess that compliment made you feel so good that you got over Yoh… or maybe you just decided that your crush was going nowhere, and then little M. Spike-Hair came in and wooed you without notice.

I know you don't love me

The thought of you with another kills and tortures me, but if you don't know how I feel about you, then it won't affect you. I wish I had the courage to just walk up and tell you, but… I don't want to put you in an awkward situation, and I don't want you to shoot me down, but I know you would, you would try so hard not to, because you're too busy worrying about what others think.

I know because you never look at me.

I know you don't love me...I can just tell by the way you only give me the genuine smiles you give your friends: the kind of smile you give to my sister or Anna. It breaks my heart. I think my heart has been broken into a million little pieces, and you're the only one who can glue it back together without making it look fake.

I could never be with you...

As the pink frosting of the cake is added, I poke toothpicks into the cake, i place Saran wrap over the top, and tiptoe out onto the porch for a little air, where I see you. You had just woken up, and were sleepily rubbing your eyes, headed for the kitchen. I gave you a smile and a wave, as I just stumbled by, acting as casual as possible, dying to see your reaction. The frosting spelt out 'Happy Birthday Tamao, and Thanks For Your Hard Work'. How I longed to see your reaction.

I decided to go 'help you with breakfast', when I heard you squeal "I knew Ren-kun liked me too!" And again you broke my heart.

I hope you enjoyed it

Skarmory
( I want to thank Iggy- Essence of Angst for her help in editing this particular OneShot.)