Momo: Enjoy my readers!
I woke up, happy to still be in Takuma's arms and safe in our room. I was actually in a very good mood today. I got up and stretched my limbs and let out a huge yawn. I was surprised I could stand, but I sure as hell wasn't complaining. I turned around and looked at Takuma, who was dead asleep. I smiled softly and picked up my clothes so I could go take a shower.
When I got in, the water didn't hurt any of the fresh scars I had for once, what a miracle. I sighed in content and stood there, enjoying the relaxing hot water loosen up my muscles. There was a sudden knock on the door. "Hikari?" Takuma called. "Yes?" I answered. "Hurry up please!" he cried. I rolled my eyes. Men in the morning, so impatient. I stepped out and wrapped my towel around me, picked up my clothes, and opened the door.
I almost fell on the floor laughing at the look on his face. He was bright red. "What?" I asked. "Uhh... nothing." he lied. I giggled at his shyness and stood aside, letting him in. I stood in our room and quickly changed. It wasn't long before I heard the shower running in the bathroom again. I guess like me he was eager to get the dry blood off of him. I walked out of the room and out into the foyer.
All conversations stopped when I entered the room. I raised an eyebrow. "What?" I asked. "Nothing." Hanabusa answered quickly. I shrugged it off and sat by Hanabusa and Shiki. "So, what's on the schedule today?" I asked boredly. "No classes today." Kain answered. "That's strange." I stated. "Well, I suppose we better make the best of our day off, wanna go into town?" Rima asked. "Sure." I answered.
I put on my coat and went into town with Shiki and Rima. Call me insane, but the night class seemed relieved that I had left.
No one's POV
"You almost gave it away." Kain muttered to his cousin. "Not my fault!" he complained. "If you weren't such a horrible actor." Ruka shot. "Why you-" "Enough." Seiren interrupted, getting annoyed with the argument. "She didn't find out and that's good enough. Now lets get busy before they get back." Hanabua said. "Well, who's going to get Ichijou, it was his idea?" Ruka asked. All eyes fell on Kain. He sighed, stood up and walked towards Takuma and Hikari's dorm. "He owes us." Kain muttered.
Hikari's POV
We walked around town, earning many stares from people. We had to kill a few level E's that were running around, but over all, it wasn't bad. Rima and I had dragged Shiki shopping and whatnot. We had probably been out for about four hours. "I'm ready to head back." I announced. Shiki and Rima looked at each other before agreeing. They had been acting weird the whole time. About a couple hours ago I suggested we go back, but they insisted that we should walk around more.
Now it was dark out and we were heading back to the school. "So, any reason why you guys have been acting strange?" I asked. Their eyes slightly widened. "What are you talking about?" Shiki asked. "You guys kept insisting that I stay in the town for quite a while." I said. "We don't want to be bored the entire night." Rima explained. She had a point there. We walked into the moon dorms, which were empty. "Where is everyone?" I asked. "I don't know, try the courtyard." Rima suggested.
Okay, something's going on, how the hell did they know to look in the courtyard? I stepped out into the courtyard and was immediately surprised when Hanabusa ran up to me and hugged me. "Happy birthday Hikari-chan!" he exclaimed. Birthday? I forgot. "Thank you Hanabusa, but how did you know? I haven't told anyone my birthday but Yuuki and Zero." I asked. He smiled. "We have our ways, but come on! We threw a party for you!" he yelled as he dragged me into the courtyard more. I saw that the whole night class was there, along with Zero and Yuuki.
"Happy birthday!!" another voice shouted. My eyes widened as I stepped aside from the chairman, who was seconds away from tackling me to the ground. Of course he got up and pulled me into one hell of a back-breaking hug. "Aww my little girl is eighteen! Happy birthday!!" he squealed. I felt my eye twitch again. "Cross-san, I don't think she can breathe." Hanabusa pointed out. He pulled away quickly. "AIR!!" I gasped. "Well, I'm glad you're okay for your birthday. I can't believe you've grown so fast." the chairman said. My eyes widened. He just matured before my eyes. "They grow up so fast!!" he cried as he hugged me again. I spoke too soon on the maturity thing.
"You're gonna have to share her at some point." a voice grumbled behind chairman Cross. It was Zero, with Yuuki standing next to him. "Aw, you're so cruel Zero!" he whined while letting me go. I ran foreword and hugged them both. Yuuki immediately hugged back while Zero just stood there and debated on hugging me back or not. "I love you guys... thanks for being there for me." I mumbled. "It's no problem Hikari, family or not, we're here for you." Yuuki said happily. "Yeah. Besides, who's gonna save your ass next time?" Zero joked. I punched him slightly. Zero just laughed and finally hugged me back. "About damn time! I thought I was hugging a statue!" I teased. He frowned and let me go.
Kaname walked up to me with a smile on his face and hugged me as well. "Happy birthday Hikari." he whispered. I hugged back. "Thanks Uncle." I said. I then pulled away and sighed. "Is there ANYONE else that's gonna hug me?" I asked sarcastically. "Meee!!" a voice squealed. I turned around and was hugged/tackled by Takuma, who picked me up and swung me back and forth. I shouldn't HAVE a spine anymore! "Ah happy birthday Hikari!!" he exclaimed happily. "You're gonna kill her." Shiki mumbled as he walked up to us. Takuma snapped out of it and pulled me back. I on the other hand, thought I was gonna be sick.
"Hehe, sorry." he apologized nervously as he put me down. "And I thought Cross was bad." I mumbled as I tried to stand. Takuma pouted at my comment. I just grinned. "Ohh, lets go cut the cake!" Hanabusa exclaimed, appearing out of nowhere and practically dragging me to a table. "Who the hell got you guys so hyper!?" I asked. "No one, we're just happy!" Takuma answered. Whatever! Those two were the only ones acting like this!
They pulled me up to the table and I about fainted at the sight of the cake. "Damn, who made it?" I asked in awe. Hanabusa snickered a little. "Akatsuki." he answered. My eyes widened and I bit the inside of my cheek so hard I think I almost ate half of my face trying not to laugh. "I didn't know he could cook." I said, a couple of laughs escaping me. "Now you know." Kain said, appearing from behind the cake. I was still chewing on the inside of my cheek. "Just laugh." he grumbled. Me, Hanabusa, and Takuma burst into laughter as soon as he said it. "I'm sorry! I just can't imagine you in the kitchen!" I exclaimed while laughing my ass off.
After we were done laughing, we each got a piece and started eating. "It's good." I complimented. "Thank you." Kain mumbled. The rest of the night went pretty much like this. We'd eat cake, we'd laugh, it was nice. Then, Takuma tapped his fork against his glass, earning the attention of everyone. "I have an announcement." he announced with a smile. I looked up at him and listened to what he had to say. He held my hand and got down on one knee. My eyes slightly widened. He couln't be... "I love you more than anything. Will you marry me?" he asked.
I stood there in shock. I didn't imagine a marriage proposal on my eighteenth birthday. I knew my answer though, no doubt. "Of course I will." I answered, smiling in the process. He slipped the ring on, stood up, and kissed me, earning applause from everyone. He pulled away and wiped a tear from my eye. "You shouldn't be crying. he whispered. They're tears of joy this time." I explained. He smiled and kissed my cheek.
After getting many congratulations and a crying chairman tackle both of us, the party was over and everyone was heading inside. I stayed outside, looking at the moon with Takuma, who was hugging me from behind and resting his chin on my shoulder. "You surprised me back there." I admitted. He chuckled softly. "I kind of figured by the look on your face. I half expected you to faint." he said. "I'm happy... I'm so happy this is all over." I mumbled. He kissed the side of my neck. "Me too." he replied in agreement. "Takuma, I love you." I said. He turned me around. "I love you too." he whispered as he leaned in and kissed me under the moonlight.
Momo: I was going to end this story, until I got devilishly evil ideas.... I'll give you guys the same hint I gave my nest friend who reads this, someone (I'm not telling who) is coming back from the dead later on..... but I'm making you guys wait! Love you all!