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Disclaimer: I do not own Crescent moon.
Regular POV
Misoka woke up with a start that morning. Kinda like how kids wait through most of Christmas eve, waiting for morning to come, then they forget about it for a while and remember suddenly making their minds spaz.
Guess I'll find out if I've found Crystal in a couple of hours..
He sat up, got changed, and went to open the door to go down stairs. What he didn't expect is to smash in four noses as he did open it.
He had no sympathy as he crossed his arms at the sight of the four other inhabitants of the moonshine sprawled out in the hall, clutching their faces.
"May I ask why everyone was gathered at my door? Other than getting your noses smashed against it." Misoka asked with a smirk.
Nozomu looked up painfully, still holding his almost bleeding nose, "The others wanted to know who was crystal."
Akira and Mahiru bobbed their heads up and down while Mitsuru just glared.
Misoka's POV
I glared at Nozomu, after all it was his fault that Akira over heard, "As I said yesterday, no one, slip of the tongue." I started walking to the stairs. Of course Mitsuru, who would take any chance just to challenge me, stood at the top blocking me.
I glared at him and went in the opposite direction, only to find Akira standing there also permitting me from getting away. But I wasn't one to give up.
I went back towards my room but Nozomu was there with his arms crossed, the same thing with Mahiru at he door on the right.
They smirked at my indignant expression and I glared at each of them. I shoved my hands in my pant pockets and reluctantly told them everything. Well, except the fact that I'm in love with her…and my nickname.
"Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!…." the princess gushed to my displeasure.
"there, that is who Crystal is, may I go now?" I asked coldly. Nozomu grinned, "Ah-ah-ah, you forgot to mention one important little detail Miso-kun."
…oh darn it…
Mitsuru almost fell down the stairs in laughter, but Mahiru caught his arm just in time, while Akira was rolling around on the ground clutching his stomach.
Honestly if I knew it would humiliate me this much I wouldn't have accepted the stupid name…
I thought miserably as I took that advantage to walk down the stairs. Not until I gave Akira a good kick in the ribs to make him stop laughing a little.
To my annoyance Nozomu and the princess were still following me.
"Misoka, is there something else about Crystal you're not telling us."
"Don't tell me you're in love with her…" Mitsuru said as he and Akira trudged down the stairs.
I didn't answer, I felt like strangling Nozomu then setting him on fire….but then we'd have to hire a new singer for the bar.
Mitsuru blinked and the Princess gasped, I winced here it comes.
"Oh my god you are…." Mitsuru finished like it was impossible….I'm not that stoic am I?
"That's great Misoka! You've gotta find her in that case! Don't worry, we'll all help you!"
Exactly the words I didn't want to hear princess..
"There's no need to start with that, I have no idea if this girl is crystal. It could be she's just a stranger that came to the bar. Now will you all kindly leave me alone so I can get to work?" I finished a little irritably.
They all saluted and left me alone to my relief. Little did I know that shortly my life would have one of the most hectic moments since I lost my powers.
Crystal's POV
Go faster you stupid clock! GO FASTER!!!
I was currently shaking my alarm clock around like it would open some time vortex that would make it tonight. Waiting patiently to find out if after 10 years you've found your best friend again was not an easy thing to do.
I started to pace my hotel room, what would I say if it did turn out to be Misoka? Hi?….I slapped myself on the forehead like I had thought the stupidest thing in the world. Oh yeah that would go over wonderfully.
I groaned and fell backwards onto the creaky hotel bed, if it was this hard trying to find the right greeting then how the heck am I gonna tell Misoka I love him.
The idea of it made me blush a little and turn on my side, hugging my pillow. How cliché can it get…falling in love with your best friend.
I sighed as I rolled over and stared at he ceiling, what if his feeling aren't even mutual?
I felt like crying at the thought of it….that would certainly put a dent in our friendship.
I closed my eyes and sighed. The best I could do now is act like I don't think It's Misoka…just talk to him and at he same time make sure it's him….
I opened my eyes and glanced at the clock, please tell me it's almost time to go…
……STUPID CLOCK GO FASTER DARN YOU!!!!
Five hours later…
I glanced at the clock worriedly, we had opened 20 minutes ago and no sign of the girl.
I continued to clean the wine glasses as I watched people come in, trying not to look obvious in front of the others….apparently it wasn't working.
I felt someone pat me on the back, I looked up to see Akira smiling, "Don't worry, she'll be here."
I really just wanted for everyone to leave me alone but I nodded, after all they only wanted to help.
I stared down at the glass I was cleaning, wondering what I would say if it did turn out to be crystal….
"um, excuse me?"
I looked up sharply to see the same girl staring at me. This time she only had her bag with her and an old looking folder.
"hi! Sorry I had to run out before but…this folder is really important to me."
I nodded, "I see, and you don't have to apologize, like I said before it's a public bar you can come and go as you please."
"Oh yeah…right silly me." She bonked herself softly on the head with her fist.
Misoka smirked.
"Anyway I wanted see you again….its easy to talk to you….like I've known you for year."
Misoka didn't respond but kept a steady gaze on the folder, there was a piece of canvas sticking out that looked very familiar….there was a spot of blue on it.
"Oh1 This is just my thoughts folder….If I ever think of a certain painting that I want to do when I'm too busy to do it at that time, I sketch it on a piece of scrape paper and put it in here."
I nodded, wishing desperately that my powers included ex ray vision , the paint and canvas looked so aged…
"Oh, um…would you like to see some of them?" I looked up then nodded.
She pulled a large stack out that included the one I wanted to see the most. Her sketches were impressive so I tried to hide my excitement and look at them as I gradually made my way through the pile. I paused to offer a few comments, which were greatly appreciated. All the while my heart rate speed up, this was it…after this last sketch I'll find out.
I paused before I flipped the last picture….
My jaw dropped…..
END OF CHAPTER!!!!!!!!
…Just kidding, continue
….Four small fingers….
….one tiny bent thumb…
….one oddly shaped A crack on the palm…
………MY PALM!!!
It was crystal! I was actually staring at the face of my old friend and first love…maybe only love.
I gaped for a moment, just staring at her, my jaw felt like it could touch the floor if it hung any lower. Crystal raised an eyebrow before cocking her head t the side, "What's wrong?"
"N-nothing.." I muttered, handing her back her sketches, hanging on to the palm print for just a second longer than I should have. Crystal noticed and turned the print around and gazed at it fondly.
"Ohhh, I remember this….then again I could never really forget it…..It's my friends hand print, the one I told you about yesterday."
My heart started to beat rapidly again….why cant I just tell her?
"We each gave each other our handprints…because I had t move away….did you know handprints never change? That's why we did this….so we could find each other again…"
I smiled knowingly, "That's very smart of you two…"
Crystal smiled, "Yeah…" She traced the outline of the hand print sadly, "God I miss him…"
I cleared my throat, "And uh…is this friend very special to you?" I asked.
She looked up and smiled sweetly…god she was beautiful.
"More than you could ever know…" She replied. My heart skipped a beat at her answer.
She sadly put her folder and the handprint away, standing up making me panic, she cant leave with me not saying anything! Come on Misoka get some courage up you fool!!
"W-well….I'll find him someday…thanks for listening to me b-but…I gotta go." She looked like she was ready to cry, I felt like tearing my hair out but of course I'm the calm one…its against the invisible book of Misoka rules.
As she was walking out I blurted out the fist thing that I could.
"Crystal!"
She froze in place and turned around, her eyes confused, "…H-how?"
I walked out from behind the counter briskly, stopping in front of her at least three feet away.
We stared at each other for a while, ignoring at the other customers looking at us curiously
I walked closer then reached into my back pocket, I pressed a piece something into her left hand and smiled.
She blinked then looked at it, and gasped. It was her hand print from almost 10 years ago. She shot her head up to look at me, completely shocked.
I smiled warmly "I missed you too."
"Y-you're…" Her hand shot to her mouth, tears building up in her eyes, "M-mi-"
I held a finger to my lips, still smiling, "Not here…follow me.." I started to walk away out of the bar, away from the other members of the moonlight bandits who whined in protest since they could watch anymore.
Awkwardly we walked to a safe distance away, to be precise a bus stop. There was no one there and we both stood over the awning net to a bench in front of it.
We stared at each other, "Okay…it's safe now."
Crystal was still crying, but she was smiling in an unbelievable way.
"I-I can't b-believe it…" She said sobbing, She reached a hand out to slowly touch my green hair, "m-Misoka…"
I smiled and wrapped my hand around hers, "That's right…it's me.."
Without a moment hesitation, Crystal collapsed in my arms sobbing, "I-I found you!!"
It had been quite a long time sine I had had a hug that could break my spine in half….I sighed and wrapped my arms around her to return the hug. Finally…we were together again.
We pulled apart, our arms still entwined. Huh! Would you look at that…I was actually taller than her by an inch…
A horn honked an we turned to see the bus pulled up. The driver opened the door and leaned out.
"You two getting on?"
I smiled and looked at crystal, "where are you going?"
"Central Osaka."
I smiled and nodded, puling crystal with me as we boarded. We didn't let go of eahcother's ahnds as if we did we'd get separated again.
The whole trip we didn't speak a word…I guess we were both planning on just exactly what to say. Okay…me and her have found each other, now how the heck am I gonna tell her my feelings?
The bus pulled up maybe 10 minutes later and we got off, thanking the driver as we did and paying.
Standing on the street for a moment, we realized we were standing across from the exact same park we had met all those years ago.
We looked at each other, and made our wa to it. Everything was still there…the trees, the mirror, the pond…
We stood in front of it, reminiscing. At the same time I w desperately trying to find something to say. Finally I just decided to make it up as I went along.
I wrapped my arm around her waist. She blinked in surprise then looked at me. I glanced up at her smiling.
"Crystal…" I started as I pulled her in front of me so we were facing once again.
"You know crystal….there's so much I've been wanting to tell you or the longest time….and for the longest time I thought I could plan out exactly how to say those things like I usually do. I thought I could keep it under control and go about it calmly…"
I smiled, "but I cant…Crystal, your nature is exactly opposite of mine…like a burst of uncontrollable color in a sophisticated painting…I cant' be in control when I'm with you…so I'm just going to trust my gut on this one…"
She still was looking at me curiously, only she was blushing at the compliment.
I reached out and held her hand, "Crystal…I"
I took a deep breath…this was it…
"I love you."
Crystal gasped and happy tears started to well in her eyes, I didn't stop there, I was ready to ask.
I got down on one knee, still holding her hand. Sure I felt ridiculous but crystal was worth it….no question about it..
"Crystal, I've loved you for so long….will you marry me?"
Crystal's hands were cover over her mouth and sobbing she nodded.
"Y-yes!"
I leapt up uncharacteristically, "Really?"
She nodded and wrapped her arms around my neck once again. "I love you too Misoka.."
We looked a each other again before we leaned in. finally I was able to do what I had been wanting to do since we met.
We kissed.
It felt odd, to be kissing someone in public. Bu it felt so great at the same time, at that moment I couldn't care less if there was a flash and a click n the bushes…wait, what?!
We pulled apart blushing and stared at the bushes were Akira and the others were trying very hard, and failing, to blend in.
"what are you all doing here? How are you all here?!" I asked, for once in my life flustered.
Akira scratched the back of his head, "We uh…flew and run and uh…we were just taking a stroll eh heh."
I crossed my arms angrily as they all stumbled out of the bushes, hiding the cameras behind there backs unsuccessfully.
"So you two are finally together huh? That's great."
"Misoka! You're getting married!!" Mahiru screamed and hugged crystal. Crystal smiled awkwardly, still blushing.
Mahiru winked at her and whispered, "By the way I'd like to be the auntie of a little girl please."
Crystal blushed even more and I started having a coughing fit. Nozomu patted me on the back laughing.
"It's okay buddy, that's along way off…and by the way make that a boy."
A few months later. Regular POV
So Misoka and Crystal were married in the middle of June, the month they had met. The ceremony was at the pond, and all of crystal's family was able to come out for it.
Oboro was in charge of the vows, Mahiru was the maid of honor while Mitsuru, Nozomu, and Akira where all Misoka's best men….because he really didn't feel like picking between them and start a riot.
After their honey moon both came back to buy a beautiful close by to the park. Crystal's paintings could be found everywhere inside of it.
One night both were standing on the back porch just spending time together without interruption.
Crystal leaned on his shoulder and looked up at him cutely, "Love you Misoka.."
Misoka smirked and curled his arm around her waist "Love you too."
"I can't believe we're finally married…never thought that would happen as I was giving you that dragonfly painting.." She finished laughing.
Misoka chuckled and put a hand on her cheek, "You haven't changed crystal…and please never do."
Crystal smiled and laid her head on his shoulder again, "If you promise you won't, it's a deal."
The couple smiled at each other and returned inside, passing three familiar pieces of canvas.
A red handprint, a blue hand print, and a big green dragonfly.
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh It's over!!!!! I can't tell you how much I loved writing this guys! Sorry for such a late update and if the ending was a little sappy. I plan on making a sequel in the future…not sure when but I will!
