Minna-san.. this is the last chapter... okay... I have note for you..

1. To give you a clearer picture of the garden, try watching H2O Just Add Water Season 3 Episode 10 Part 2... starting at 6:44 - 7:20... this is exactly how I imagined the garden... ^_^

And I'll say this the last time...

Disclaimer: I do not own Prince of Tennis nor any of its characters... Hikari is not also from S.A... the name was suggested to me by my friend Danna Deil...

And I thank you all of you who reviewed... who subscribed to me... who stuck with me till the end... no matter how delayed I post my chapters.. thank you so much for all of your support... because of this, I feel so much belongingness in the world... Thank you to Danna Deil Echavia because she gave me initial ideas for the 4 chapters [I think], To my beta-readers, LuvUnionJack20, FlitterFlutterFly and Yusuki Mazui... without them... I don't think I will be able to present you decent chapters.. and to Michelle Bihag and Manasseh Disto.. because no matter how they kinda joked of the ending.. they still came up with a good one [again.. I think it is a good one] and lastly to God. He gave me wisdom to think and type something good... Thank you God~!

I won't delay you any longer... here is the ending... Love lots to all of you and take care everyday~!

Secret Garden

Chapter 8

Ryoma couldn't keep his anxiety. But, he needs to make a decision. It must be done right away.

So he prepared himself for this decision of his.

He first traveled to the place of Hikari. When he steps out of his car, he saw a nice multi course dinner overlooking the river in a romantic setting.

But of course, he does not want to stay here; there are more important things to do.

"Hikari!" he called out. "Oh Ryoma! You're here! I knew you'll come." She said with a sweet smile.

"Hikari, from this moment, I want to say sorry. I just don't love you anymore as a lover. But don't get me wrong, I like you as a friend, and I hope we will always stay like that." Ryoma said.

"I know… well I couldn't force you anyway. I just couldn't accept the fact that she made you so happy than ever before. I never saw you like that. Well, just do me a favor… "Never make her cry". If you do, I'll pursue what I did. Never hesitate to call because I will always be here for the both of you if you ever need me." She said with a chuckle.

~oOo~

"My gosh. What took him so long? It's almost 7:00 o'clock." Sakuno said it with a sigh. "Well, it's not like I want him to choose me…" She thought.

So she waited for a little while, but after that, she couldn't take it anymore. She went to Hikari's place and to her surprise, she saw Ryoma there.

To her shock, she dropped her white silk handkerchief. Ryoma noticed her so he hurriedly said goodbye to Hikari.

"Sakuno! Wait up!" Ryoma called to her.

"I could not believe it. Well, I should accept that fact." She said to herself while crying.

"Why am I crying? I should be happy for them." But she just couldn't stop her tears from falling down.

Ryoma caught up to her and stopped her from running.

"Sakuno, please stop. You got the wrong idea." He said.

"It's okay. You chose her. It's okay." She replied.

"Don't be a fool. I have to show you something tomorrow." He replied.

~oOo~

They traveled to a place only he knows where. When they stepped out of the bus, Sakuno was sure they aren't in the city anymore.

There is green grass everywhere and there is plenty of space which is eco-friendly and has no pollution.

This is the countryside. And where you could really be one with nature.

"Why are we here?" She asked.

"You'll know later. But first let's hike up to that hill." He told her and pointed to the distant hill.

"What? That's far." She replied. "Ah… it's a good exercise. Come on." Ryoma said.

~oOo~

After a while, they finally reached the hill Ryoma pointed. "Now, close your eyes." He said.

Without protesting, she followed what she was told.

Ryoma then inserted a key to the door. What lies behind the door is still unknown to Sakuno. But one thing is for sure, you will feel like you're in heaven.

There were different kinds of flowers with their joyous colors and their sweet-smelling scents.

"I have taken you to a forgotten garden. It has been many years since people have visited it. A very tragic accident happened here of a girl who fell of the cliff. I wasn't able to save that girl but now, I'm very determined to save her, to protect her." He said.

"She was my first and will be my last love. In here, we played, slept as kids and grew up. But fate had been cruel so now, I'm here to recoup what was lost. So Sakuno, let's visit here often and make this our Secret Garden."

With that, they locked their lips for a very sweet and magical kiss.

WWAAHHH~! The saddest part.. the ending... well... I hope I can write more good stories... This is not beta-ed also... but I'll post it right away if I ever receive it...

Once again, This has been Cherry Blossom96 this is her very first fanfic and she is hoping that you will also find your own Secret Garden...

MMWAAAH~!