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CHAPTER 11

We parted ways with Mr. Riyu and his thick face son after exchanging some fake smiles and some "nice to meet you" comments after our little warm-up out there. Gosh! I sure hope our paths never cross again.

There's only one thing that's bothering me though; the way that Tora stared at Takumi. After he glared at him in anger his expression changed into something else; like he knew something about Takumi. "Could it be that he noticed Takumi is different?" With all that running inside my mind; i sure am spacing out!

"Misa-chan are you ok?" Takumi said while tapping my head. I snapped out of my thoughts and looked at him. I raised an eyebrow and smirk "Misa-chan?" He grinned at me "yeah! Isn't it cute? Misa-chan!" I rolled my eyes still smirking "whatever Takumi!"

"Where do we go next Misa-chan?" he asked taking my hand.

"Hmmm...Still not tired aren't we? Where would you wanna go?" He just shrugged and looks around; after a few seconds he pointed a finger to our left. "There! Let's go there Misaki." My eyes followed the direction of his finger "At the Lake?" I asked. His eyes grew in excitement! "Really?! There's a lake out there? I wanna see it Misa-chan!" He said and dragged me on that direction.

Stars were already twinkling in the sky surrounding the crescent moon, the lake isn't much of a view but what gave it life were the colorful canoes waiting to be rented. Some already have passengers on it; mostly couples waiting for the firework display.

"Misa-chan let's try those" He said excitedly referring to the canoes while pulling me on the edge of the dock.

"Canoe for the couple?" The old man asked.

"Couple?" I mumbled as i blush at the word.

"Yeah, one for us please…Misa-chan which color do you want?" Takumi said excitedly. Boy am i glad i had just enough money to pay the rent but looking at him; it's all worth it!

"Any would be fine Takumi" He pouted and whines like a child "Misa-chan is no fun." I frowned a little as i look around.

"Ok… Hmmm… I want… The green one over there."

"Green canoe coming right up" The old man said then he held it in place for us to get on. Takumi went in first, and then he assisted me to sit in front of him. When we were comfortably sited the old man pushed the canoe forward. Takumi insisted on paddling; we went in circles for a while but somehow he managed to get us on the middle of the lake.

We stopped at the middle and spoke none. It was getting a bit cold since i don't have any jacket to cover myself. I rub my palm together and blew a breath to warm it up a little. Takumi noticed me "Misa sit here. I'll warm you up" he reached for my hand, i hesitated but i took his hand anyways. He pulled me gently to sit closer to him; my back against his chest. He wraps his arms around my shoulder and rested his chin on my head. I blushed at our closeness as i slowly felt his warmth.

"I wish we can stay like this forever" he said almost like a whisper.

"hmmm me too" was my reply. I don't know why but at that moment i felt sad; i feel like i am losing him or something. I tried to push away those thoughts "nothing's gonna happen" i said to myself.

"Misaki… will you promise me something?"

"Hmm? What is it Takumi?" my heart raced and i felt uneasy when he stayed quiet for a while. I was about to turn around to look at him but his hold around me tightens forbidding me to move.

"Whatever happens; i want you to stay happy… Will you do that for me Misa-chan?" I could tell he is sad by the tone of his voice. I didn't even realize that tears were already escaping my eyes. I bit my lower lip, annoyed of the feeling i'm feeling inside.

"What on earth are you thinking Takumi?! Nothing bad is gonna happen!" My heart broke when he didn't answer me. Instead he rested his forehead on my shoulder. There goes these awkward silence again! I reached back to touch his face.

"Hey… are you sleeping?" I whispered; but still there was no reply.

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"I love you Misaki" were the next words i heard from him. My eyes grew wide, my heart skipped a beat! That was unexpected! My tears started falling again i felt the world froze around us.

"Always remember you are not alone, i will always be here for you." those were the words i've been longing to hear from someone. I smiled from the heart; at that moment it was tears of joy that was falling from my eyes. I wanted to say so many things to him but the only words that came out of my mouth were "I love you too Takumi."

Right in time the fireworks filled the sky; it was like a meteor rain. A million stars falling down on us and its little lights reflected on the lake. It felt like we are sailing in the middle of the galaxy. The scene was magical…breathtaking even, especially i'm in the arms of the man i love.

"Thank you Misaki"

"Thank you Takumi"

We said in chorus… our hearts united in the journey of love…

Please bear with the cheesiness in this chapter ;)