Meant to be Together

Disclaimer : Although the plot is made by myself, I don't own Fushigi Yuugi characters; that credit goes to YuWatase. Also I used some characters from my other favorite anime such as X, Card Capture Sakura and Wedding Peach.

Chapter 2. Confession

After showing gratitude to the school nurse, Miaka and Nuriko left. Miaka suddenly asked, "Why are you pretending to be a girl again? I thought you changed yourself." Miaka suddenly blushed and asked, "Were you born…as a girl?"

Nuriko almost tripped when he heard her question. He looked deep in thought. "No," he finally said, "I'm still a guy. I had a sister, again." Nuriko's expression darkened.

Miaka realized how Corrine was killed in Nuriko's past life. She thought that maybe his sister died.

"Tomoyo…she died after battling with an unknown illness for three years," Nuriko closed his eyes. "She was a sweet girl even thought she liked her friend more than me," he smiled. "Maybe I am not meant to have a sister. It just gives me pain."

"Nuriko…"

"But it's okay now. I found you. That's what matters." Nuriko hugged Miaka. "Let's go back to the classroom. Oh, by the way, who is that guy who keeps on calling me 'bambie?'"

Miaka laughed. "That's Sorata. He is kind to everyone, but I heard he is currently dating Ms. Kishuu."

Nuriko sighed with relief. "I can't stand being loved by another man."

"How about Hotohori? You liked him," Miaka poked Nuriko gently.

His face turned brightly red. "He is one exception. Hotohori sama is handsome, kind, cool…" he suddenly turned to meet Miaka's gaze. "But I… I… I love you too!"

The two finally reached the classroom but neither opened the door. Miaka looked into Nuriko's eyes and realized he still loved her. "Nuriko…"

"I know it's too early to…start new love since you… it was just a week ago. I can wait. I will, just like I have waited for you since I died in my past life." Nuriko tried to smile.

Holding Nuriko's hands, Miaka said, "Thank you, Nuriko. Thank you," she hugged him lightly. "Wait, people think you are a girl!" Miaka said with her eyes widening.

"That doesn't matter. I can cut my hair again. Remember in my past life when I cut off my own hair?"

She clearly remembered. "This?" she took something out of her pocket. "This is your hair. I kept it when you…" she could not finish the sentence.

Nuriko held his long lost hair. "Thank you for keeping it. It's yours. My gift to you."

They finally went into the classroom.

"Miaka chan, are you okay?" Yuri asked quietly.

"It's nothing, just minor fatigue."

Sorata suddenly stood up and said, "Bambie! You are awesome! I think I'm in love with you!"

"SORATA! See me after class," Ms Kishuu said.

"Aw, nee chan"

Ms. Kishuu became very upset and sent Sorata out with his desk to hold it high up in the air until the class ended. Others were laughing, including Miaka and Nuriko, and a few boys looked at Nuriko with new respect.

Nuriko suddenly raised his hand and said, "I have a confession to make," he reached for his scissor and cut his hair short. "I am actually a man, and I have known Miaka for a long time. I love her."

The whole calss became silent. Just then Sorata entered the room, holding the desk, and said, "I knew it! I just knew it! I wanted to make nee chan jealous," he smiled.

"Sorata san, GET OUT OF THE CLASSROOM AT ONCE!"

The girls clapped and cheered while the boys began to cry at loss of two beautiful girls. "I loved Miaka since middle school!" "I thought Nuriko had the most beautiful hair, but she…he cut it!" "I can't believe Nuriko is a guy!"

Nuriko went out to change his clothes. Others began to crowd Miaka. "When did you meet Nuriko?" "Are you guys dating?" "Do you love him?" "Can you match me and Nuriko up?"

"Return to you seats, ladies and gentlemen, and leave Miss. Yuuki alone."

The students obeyed reluctantly.

"We left off on page 201…"

Lunch came soon, and Miaka and Nuriko left the room before anyone could follow. "Let's go find Yui chan. She and Tetsuya will be waiting." They went outside to the large field. Under one of the tress, Yui waved her hand to Miaka.

"Miaka, here!"

Miaka and Nuriko ran toward where Yui and Tetsuya were waiting.

"Nuriko?" Yui looked surprised to see him.

"Hello again, Shiryu no Miko," Nuriko's eyes narrowed slightly.

Yui realized Nuriko still held anger toward her.

"I…I am sorry about the past. I didn't…"

"Yui chan is not as bad as you think she is. She is my beest friend," Miaka defended her friend.

Tetsuya looked at the other three. He held out his hand and shook Nuriko's. "I am glad to meet you, Nuriko. I read everything about you. Thank you for protecting my friend's sister."

Nuriko relaxed a little.

"I don't blame you for your…anger. I do regret for what I've done."

"I forgave you, Yui chan. I hold no hatred toward you," Miaka said.

Yui smiled. "Arigato, Miaka chan."

Suddenly, Miaka's stomach growled loudly. "I'm hungry." She opened her bag to find her lunch. "Ahh, I can't find my lunch!" She took out everything from her bag. "I must have left it at home." Miaka was about to cry when someone handed her something. "Nuriko," she looked up and said.

"You can have my lunch. I know how much you need it."

"Nuriko…" Miaka jumped up and hugged him. "Arigato." She began to eat like a horse until she noticed Nuriko was staring at her. "Nuriko, do you have a spare lunch?"

Nuriko shook his head. "But I enjoy watching you eat. I missed it very much."

Miaka blushed.

Yui noticed this immediately and said, "Tetsuya and I have to go to…the library. See you soon. Come on, Tetsuya."

Without understanding his girlfriend's motive, Tetsuya was dragged out.

Awkward silence lingered between Miaka and Nuriko. Miaka laughed nervously. "This food is so delicious! Did your mother cook?"

"No, my parents are too busy to take care of me. They hardly visited my sister when she was in the hospital."

Miaka felt sorry for him. She tired to change the topic. "So…where do you live?"

Nuriko explained where his house was.

"That's your house?" Miaka's eyes grew big with surprise, "I used to walk past that house everyday to go to school! I always wondered who lived in that castle."

"It's more like a jail. Your time outside is pretty limited. My butler always asks me where I'm going and tries to follow me. I usually get out of the house by my bedroom window."

Miaka looked surprised. "Oh, so you don't like you house?"

Nuriko shook his head. "No. I just can't wait until I graduate from high school. After that, I'm going to go away from here."

"To where?" Miaka asked too quickly, wanting desperately to know.

Nuriko laughed. "Want to follow me?"

Miaka blushed. "Well, if you go away, I'll…miss you. I don't want us to get…separated again."

"Miaka." Nuriko reached up his hands and touched Miaka's cheeks. "I hate to be separated for you again too." He lowered his head and kissed her gently. "Miaka, I love you."

Miaka shivered under Nuriko's embrace.

"Are you cold? Do you not like my…"

"No, no," Miaka said without hesitation, "it's just that… you see… I…"

"You don't…like me?"

Miaka shook her head and said, " No, I do like you. I really do. It's just that…Tamahome left me only a week ago. I'm very confused right now. I don't know what to do."

'Tamahome,' Nuriko thought, 'how can I forget about him? I liked him and respected him. I thought he would take good care of Miaka, but why? Why did he abandon her?' He was deep in thought. 'I know Tamahome is not that kind of guy who just dumps his girlfriend. He did love her. I knew… Wait a minute!' "Miaka, what is Tamahome's name here?"

"Pardon?"

"You said he has a different name, right?"

Miaka nodded.

"What is it?"

"Taka…"

Nuriko felt a sudden dizziness.

"You okay, Nuriko?"

"Yes, I'm fine."

Miaka looked concerned.

Nuriko spoke very slowly. "There was a guy named Taka in the hospital. I heard he also suffered an unknown disease," he stopped briefly to catch a breath, "the last time I went to the hospital was two weeks ago when my sister died…"

Miaka eyes were filled with tears. "No, no, it won't be that Taka. You must be mistaken."

Nuriko watched her hopelessly.

"No, he was fine." Suddenly Miaka's eyes grew wide. "No, he was not. One time he suddenly fainted when we were studying together." She looked at Nuriko, her eyes filled with horror. "Tamahome told me he didn't sleep enough. He told me he was okay." Tears ran down her cheeks. She covered her mouth with her hands, trying to prevent screams coming out of her mouth. "Even though he is ill, he'll survive He will!"

"Miaka…"

"Nuriko, take me to the hospital right now, please."

"Miaka…"

Miaka held on to Nuriko's hands. Her eyes showed desperation.

"Okay."

Miaka hugged Nuriko tightly and kissed him on the cheek. "Thank you, thank you."