A/N: Feels weird doing this at the beginning. Anyway, wanted to clear something up first. The missing 'chapter 9' isn't really missing. I just forgot to change the name when I posted the last chapter, my bad for confusing you guys. I'll probably rename the chapter eventually, but for now just ignore it haha. Also, this might be the quickest I updated between chapters. I just stumbled upon some free time and decided to not let you all wait another month for the next update. Anyway, as always , thank you for the support and reviews! Remember, just have fun guys, so with that, I hope you enjoy this chapter!

"Hey, Hikki. Did something good happen?" Yuigahama asked me as we both walked towards the clubroom.

"Why do you think that?"

"Well, I just sorta noticed that you've had this creepy smile all day." Yuigahama says as she leans back a bit as to emphasize how 'creepy' my smile was.

"Do I? Didn't notice."

That was a lie.

"hmmm?" Yuigahama leans over and studies my face.

"You're going to fall over if you lean in that much." I say, leaning away from her.

"So nothing happened recently that has you all happy?"

"Not that I can remember."

Of course I was happy today. Last night Yukino's mother practically 'accepted' my relationship with Yukino. I still hadn't told Yukino because I was waiting until after club activities today. But damn was I lying when I said nothing had me in a particularly good mood today.

"I don't believe you."

Damn was she perceptive. That's one hell of a skill you have Yuigahama. Maybe I should ask you to take me under your wing?

"Ah, Hikigaya!" I heard a familiar voice call out to me from behind.

Both Yuigahama and I turn around to see who it was.

The clacking of her high heels echoed throughout the empty hall with every step.

"What's up Sensei?"

"Ah, Hiratsuka-sensei!"

"I'm glad I caught you before you started your club activities."

"Sorry Sensei but I don't know any free bachelors to set you up wit-"

My sentence was cut off by the sound of my breath escaping my lungs behind a loud thud and pain that spread across my abdomen.

Classic.

"Sorry Yuigahama but could you give Hikigaya and I a minute?" Hiratsuka-sensei asked as her eyebrow twitched and with a grin that was trying to hold back a growl.

Scary Hiratsuka is scary.

"haha…sure. I'll see you at club then, Hikki." Yuigahama waved at me with a concerned smile.

"So how are things going Hikigaya?" Hiratsuka-sensei asked as we stood in the middle of the hall.

"I seriously think you broke something this time…" I say rubbing the area that was radiating with pain.

"Don't be such a baby, that wasn't even half my power." Hiratsuka-sensei said as she puffed out her chest and lay her hands on her hips.

Why do you look so proud? Act your age dammit!

"Now answer my question. It seems like I've had less time to talk to you ever since you became a third year."

Do I sense a little sadness in her voice? Ah, now I feel worried about her. Someone please take her already!

"Things are going good…Probably too good…" I say with a chuckle.

"I take it that means Yukinoshita hasn't broken up with you yet."

You don't have to put it like that but damn was it true.

Hiratsuka-sensei was one of the first people to find out about Yukino and I. Not that we told her first but because she caught us…doing things in the clubroom…She really needs to learn to knock before she enters the room.

"I'm still waiting for something to happen…"

"Something to happen?"

"It feels like things have been going too well with us. I feel like at any moment reality is going to slap us in the face and wake us up from this dream." I say now behind a small smile.

She lets out a sigh and places a hand on my shoulder. With a smile she says, "That's how life works Hikigaya. Sometimes life goes really well and then all of a sudden something happens. Those are the up's and down's that everyone goes through. It's what helps us grow."

I guess she has a point. I shouldn't be scared of our future because of how things are going now. Not like a death flag can be raised in real life just because something good happens to you. Right?

"Thanks Sensei, that was actually some good advice."

"Hey now, I always give you good advice."

"I guess."

"And if you're that worried about something happening, why don't you go get a physical and make sure you don't have some kind of terminal illness or something?" She begins to laugh.

That's not really funny though.

"Alright, well I think I'll be going to club now." I begin to walk away.

"Ah, wait!"

I stop and turn around.

"Don't leave me out in the dark Hikigaya…I worry about you…all of you. So when something happens, let me know. Ok?" She gives me a warm smile and her eyes sparkle with maturity.

How is she still single?

"If you don't, I'll come looking for you and pummel you to the ground. Got it?!" She says cracking her knuckles.

Ah, that's why.

"Yeah. I got it. See you later Sensei." I say with a smile as I turn around again.

Oh, wait.

"Actually, Sensei!" I say catching her attention before she turned the corner.

"What is it?"

"You'll be the first one on our wedding list, so make sure you bring a date!" I yell, unnecessarily.

Her mouth hangs as her eyes practically pop out of their sockets.

I chuckle at her reaction and turn around once more and make my way to the clubroom. I only took a few steps before I heard Hiratsuka one last time.

"Y-Y-You can't get married before me!"

Sorry for teasing you Sensei. It's just too easy.

Opening the door and entering the clubroom I was greeted by Yuigahama's overly excited voice.

"Hikki! You made it!"

"Yeah, although I might be suffering internal bleeding." I say as I close the door and make my way to my usual spot.

"You probably did something to deserve it…" Yukinoshita said with closed eyes as she sipped her tea.

"Maybe…" I say as I take out my book.

"Hikki, you shouldn't tease Hiratsuka-sensei so much, y'know." Yuigahama mimicking Yukinoshita as she sipped her tea.

"Yeah, yeah."

As I read my book, the noise of some rustling grabs my attention. I close my book to look up at the source. Yukinoshita was leaning in front of me as she set my tea cup down. Her face was close enough that I was able to take in the scent of her shampoo.

"Make sure to drink it before it goes cold." She gives me a small smile.

"Mm. Thanks." I say returning her smile.

"Wahh?! What's with this mood?! I totally feel like a third wheel right now!" Yuigahama exclaims as she grabs her head.

"Mood?!" Yukinoshita quickly steps away from me.

"You're over thinking things Yuigahama." Is the room warmer than usual?

"T-That's right. Please don't make comments like that." Yukinoshita made it back to her chair.

Don't stutter damn it. You're making it worse. Seriously, did someone turn on the heater in here?

All of the sudden I hear Yuigahama begin to laugh. "You guys are too much!" I look over to see her grabbing her stomach.

So damn embarrassing.

All three of us stand in front of the school gates as we say bye to each other.

"I'll see you guys tomorrow!" Yuigahama chimed as she waved good bye.

"See you."

"See you tomorrow, Yui-san." Yukinoshita gives Yuigahama a small parting wave.

As she disappears from our sight, I look over to Yukinoshita standing next to me.

"Want to come over?"

"Hm? I wanted to get some studying done today." She looks up at me with upturned eyes.

Don't do that!

"I actually have something important to talk to you about." I give her the most serious stare I can muster.

"You don't just want to do…perverted things, right?" She says glaring back at me.

I shake my head.

"Okay then."

The whole walk over to my house I didn't say anything. I wanted to keep her in suspense.

As we make it to my front door Yukinoshita speaks up.

"Does this have anything to do with our conversation yesterday?"

"Yes."

"I see…" She sounded a little hesitant.

I open the door and allow Yukinoshita to enter first.

"Pardon the intrusion." She says in a small and shy voice.

"No one else is home."

She looks back at me and glares.

"Calm down. Not like I planned it." I say as I can feel my cheeks redden.

"So you say. But I know all too well what happens when we are left alone in your house." She says as she watches me take off my shoes and make my way in.

"Just come in." I say turning back to her, giving her a grin.

She responds with a sigh as she soon follows.

"This way." I point upstairs, to where my room is.

Surprisingly she doesn't say anything and only nods.

As soon as I enter my room I throw my bag on my desk chair.

"Make yourself comfortable."

"First, tell me the important thing you wanted to say."

"Did I make you worry last night?"

"Yes. I've been thinking about it all day." She says walking over to me.

"Sorry about that."

"Are you really alright now?" She says as she reaches for my hands. A worried expression on her face.

"I talked with your mom yesterday." I didn't want to make her worry anymore so I just came out with it.

"What?! How?! Where?!"

"Calm down-"

"H-how can I?!" She asks, squeezing my hands.

Wow, you're stronger than you look.

"Did she talk to you about me? Us?!" Her eyes looked like they were swimming.

"Yukino! Calm down and let me explain." I give her hands my own reassuring squeeze.

Her eyes seem to calm down to this. "S-sorry…" She lowers her head.

I let out a small sigh. "Haruno was the one that called me, telling me your mom wanted to meet with me. Your mom asked me not tell you, which is why I couldn't tell you yesterday when you called me."

"How could she…"

"She tried her best to get me to realize that I didn't belong with you…"

Yukinoshita finally looks up at me. "H-Hachiman…" She looks so in distress that I wish I didn't have to explain it all to her. But this was the best way.

"I actually failed to make my case…and left the meeting right after I realized she didn't want me to have anything to do with you."

"What are you…saying right now?" I can see the tears begin to form.

Just hold on a little more Yukino. I'm going to have to apologize for making her cry.

"But…then you called me."

"I-I called?..." Not good she was becoming delusional.

"Yeah, yesterday. Remember? You gave me confidence by proclaiming how much you love me. Remember?"

She's begins to sob hard now.

I am so dead.

"H-Hachiman…t-tell me…" she lets go of my hands and tries to wipe away her tears. "t-tell me… you didn't give up…" She says between cries.

"Damn right I didn't." I proudly say. Grabbing onto her shoulders. Noticing how hard she's shaking.

She looks back up at me, still whimpering.

"After I talked with you. I marched right back up to her and told her that there was no way she was keeping me away from you. That I would take you and run away with you if that was the only way."

"Y-you… said that?"

I nod.

"She actually didn't care too much for that though."

She doesn't speak and lets me continue.

"It was actually Haruno that helped me in convincing her." I say with a small smile.

"Nee-san?..."

Her crying seemed to have calmed down.

"That's right. Long story short." I pause for emphasis.

Looking at how worried she was about all this made me realize that I indeed made the right choice by giving it my all in convincing her mom yesterday.

"She gave me permission to date you." I say with another smile.

I keep a close watch on her so that I don't miss her reaction. She stayed frozen for a few moments before her eyes grew wide.

"She…said yes?"

I nod.

"Well, she said she still wasn't sure about me. But said I could continue to be with-"

"Hachiman!" Yukinoshita cut me off before I could finish my sentence by jumping onto me and wrapping her arms around my neck.

"Hachiman!" She squeezes my tight.

"Hachiman!..." I can hear her crying again.

I in return, wrap my arms around her small waist.

"Why are you crying? You should be happy."

"I'm crying because I'm happy!"

"Geez…" I say as I nuzzle my face into her hair and she into the crook of my neck.

She begins to cry louder now. I move one of my hands up to stroke her hair in order to calm her down.

We stay standing in this position for a while before she finally settles down.

"Jerk! Idiot! Nincompoop! Hachiman!" She says as she puts her hands on my chest and pushes me away.

"W-what?!"

"Why couldn't you just say that from the start!" She says looking down but keeping her hands on my chest, gripping my shirt tightly.

"Well I had to tell you the whole story!" I say trying to cover my ass, hoping that she would let it go.

She sniffles. "Still…"

I let out a small chuckle before bringing her into another tight embrace.

"I'm sorry." I say laying my cheek on top of her head. "Forgive me?"

She doesn't fight back but I can feel her head make a small nod.

I separate her from myself so that I can get a look at her face.

As I reach my hand to cup her cheek, I can see how red her eyes look from all the crying she had just went through.

"I love you, Yukino." I say in a low voice.

I lean in a bit and she meets me the rest of the way as our lips crash together.

I rub her soft cheek with my thumb, feeling the dry tears, attempting to wipe them away.

She grips onto my shirt tighter and I feel herself press against me. Trying to get as close as humanly possible. I use my free arm to do my part and keep her close.

As we separate to catch our breath Yukino breaks the silence. "She really…gave you…permission?" She asks between breaths.

"Yup…you can ask…Haruno…if you want…"

She shakes her head, and gives me a smile.

"If you say that's what happened…then that's what happened." Her rosy cheeks look so beautiful against her porcelain skin.

I kiss her forehead.

"I love you."

She rests hear head on my chest.

"I love you too, Hachiman. So, so much."

She snakes her arms around my waist. I wrap mine around her small shoulders.

"Y-Y'know…my parents won't be home tonight…same with Komachi…"

Yukinoshita slightly pulls away to get a look at my face. As if finally understanding what I'm trying to say, her entire face turns bright red, like a tomato.

"I-I see…" Her voice came out more high pitched than normal.

I try to remain calm.

"Do you want to… spend the night?" My face must be just as red as hers by now.

I can feel the grip she has on my waist tighten. She looks so nervous but her eyes never lose contact with mine.

After another moment of staring into each other's eyes, Yukinoshita gives me a small nod, followed by an almost inaudible, "Okay…"

There is no doubt in my mind that I want to stay with Yukinoshita Yukino for the rest of my life. There is no way I'll ever find someone that understands me the way she does. Yukino has given me all of her and I to her.

Unexpectedly, today, it seems like the rom-com gods are smiling down on me.