Title: Before the Reunion
"Thanks for coming along, Asuka. It's awkward by myself: most of my relatives are married, and when I'm alone, I can feel their pity, which I hate."
"Especially, Tohru. She was my first real love. But I was just a crazy little boy to her. And she loved my cousin. And now she's a mother."
"For a long time after, I felt desperate. Would I find anyone who loves me?"
"But you can't find someone who loves you. You can only find someone you love." He gently took her hand. "So, I have to tell you: I love you, Asuka."
This one was kind of unusual to write, as, except for one sentence, it's all monologue. I hope I made it obvious enough who was speaking, since I never mentioned Momiji's name in the story.
This was a challenge fic, based on the challenge "I love you" from Ebony Dagger. Thanks for the challenge! If you want to give me a challenge of your own, click to my author's profile page, where there's a link to my challenge forum.