AN (10/24/06): All revisions to this story have been completed and here is the epilogue. Epilogue beta read by Mizy.

Hope you enjoy! If you do, please let me know. :)

Disclaimer: I don't own Hana Yori Dango. Rated M for more lime

A Simple Misunderstanding
A Hana Yori Dango Fanfiction
By Maho-chan
Epilogue

The light was bright and Tsukushi shielded her eyes as she watched the sun rise. Her fingers were covered by the sleeves of Tsukasa's shirt, the silky red cloth hanging loosely on her small frame. Bringing her arms up to the window pane to undo the latch, a whiff of his cologne emerged from the borrowed garment and she sniffed the scent contentedly. As Tsukushi opened the window and inhaled the cool morning air, she smiled to herself and closed her eyes, remembering the previous night.

How they had whispered to each other heatedly between urgent caresses.

How their lips had met passionately again and again

And the hardness of the table that was later replaced by the softness of his bed.

Remembering the table, Tsukushi furrowed her brow. Leave it to that crazy guy to think of doing that on a table of all things. But even though it had been such a strange night, she had to admit that there were no doubts left in her mind.

He loved her and wanted her. She was beautiful to him.

Now it was morning, he was asleep and she was here admiring the rising sun. Leaning out the window slightly, Tsukushi jumped when Tsukasa's arms suddenly encircled her shoulders and he pressed kisses against her hair.

Tsukasa murmured "Why are you awake? Aren't you tired?"

Leaning back against him, Tsukushi replied quietly. "I'm okay. I'm just watching the sunrise."

Tsukasa yawned and rested his chin on the top of her head. Tsukushi reached up and clasped his fingers in hers. They continued to hold each other, bathed in the early morning light and silently enjoying each other's company. However, the serene moment was broken when Tsukushi's traitorous stomach gurgled and Tsukasa laughed.

"Stop laughing!" Tsukushi said awkwardly. Feeling embarrassed, Tsukushi elbowed Tsukasa in the side. She fidgeted in his arms and tried to get loose, but Tsukasa wouldn't let her go. Tsukushi stared out the window, her face turning very red while Tsukasa continued to chuckle as he held her tight. As Tsukasa kissed her ear, the sensation reminded Tsukushi of the night before and she began to feel a little overheated. Unnerved by this, Tsukushi sputtered, "D-domyoji, let me go!"

Tsukasa hugged her closer "Moron, you don't have to be embarrassed. Let's go get breakfast. We can go out if you are worried about the staff knowing that you stayed the night." Tsukasa said, turning Tsukushi around.

Not wanting him to notice how his actions affected her, Tsukushi avoided his gaze and instead looked down and focused her eyes on the pattern on his pajama bottoms, trying her best to hide her blushing face.

Mystified by her reaction, Tsukasa said. "What the hell are you doing? Do you want to get breakfast or not?"

"Mhmph." Tsukushi mumbled, frowning at his toes.

"What?" Tsukasa asked. Pulling away from her, he said "What do you want to do? Makino if you don't tell me now…" Tsukasa's voice trailed off threateningly.

Concerned about what strange things might happen if she didn't tell him, Tsukushi said quickly "Okay, let's go out." as she turned and moved towards the door. But as she looked down at the shirt she wore, Tsukushi realized that she was very inappropriately dressed for a breakfast out.

"But, I can't go in just this." Tsukushi said, plucking at the voluminous shirt with nervous fingers. Tsukasa caught up with her and wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her close to him.

"I'll lend you a pair of shorts and a smaller shirt." Tsukasa said reassuringly before kissing her softly. Tsukushi kissed him back carefully, trying her best to cover the fact that his closeness was making her want him. Since it was daytime, there was no reason to follow that feeling, Tsukushi thought. "Okay." Tsukushi replied, hoping he didn't feel the heat that was radiating off of her body. Apparently Tsukasa didn't, because he took her hand in his and began to lead her towards the closet. Tsukushi took a few deep breaths and tried to regain her composure.

"Want to go for another ride?" Tsukasa asked as he opened the closet door.

Tsukushi stumbled in surprise at his utterance and then gasped as Tsukasa pulled her upwards and steadied her.

Looking up at Tsukasa's expectant face, ideas of what kind of ride he might be talking about flooded her mind and she blushed, unsure of how to answer.

"Makino." Tsukasa said impatiently, as Tsukushi looked around uncertainly. Her eyes met with the huge desk in the far corner of the room, the armchair over by the wall and then landed on the bed.

"Um. I don't know." She replied absently.

Realizing what she was thinking, Tsukasa pointed at her red face and guffawed.

"I meant the motorcycle. Do you want to go for another ride?"

As understanding dawned on her, Tsukushi let out a little embarrassed "Oh." and nodded distractedly at him.

Tsukasa bent down and peered at her face. Tsukushi glanced at his lips that were so close and then met his gaze. As they stared into each other's eyes, Tsukasa suddenly muttered.

"Damn you." He swept her up into his arms. "What's with that expression? How am I supposed to resist you when you are being so cute?"

"What expression? Domyoji! Put me down!" Tsukushi protested as Tsukasa carried her towards the bed.

"I will not, you beautiful woman." Tsukasa said very intentionally as he lay down with her on the soft mattress.

"It's enough. You don't have to say that so much!" Tsukushi exclaimed, covering her face with her hands.

"Tsukushi, you idiot." Tsukasa growled as he pulled her hands away. "I'll say it as much as I want to."

"You..." He pulled her with him so that her head was resting against the pillows. As she squirmed and opened her mouth to protest again, he covered her mouth with his until she stopped struggling. As they broke apart, Tsukasa smiled as Tsukushi gasped and pressed her palms against his bare chest.

"It's daytime. We shouldn't." Tsukushi protested weakly with her eyes still closed. "Tsukasa."

"Silly." Tsukasa whispered while pulling the covers over them both. Tsukushi clutched at him and whimpered as he stroked her gently.

"Beautiful." Tsukasa mumbled as he nuzzled and then kissed her neck. Tsukushi cried out softly in response.

"Woman." Tsukasa groaned as Tsukushi wrapped her arms around him and moved against him restlessly.

And as the room grew brighter with the arrival of the new day, no more words were said.

AN (10/24/06): Thanks again for reading and reviewing "A Simple Misunderstanding". Sequel coming soon!

--Maho-chan :)