A spaceship full of love to Innerflame98, Sangeeta, SparkleFace, Nisa, Magica Ring, Canichan001, Padfoot Starfyre, Shannon jacob and abzero001 for the most supporting reviews.

A big thanks and hug for sticking with me. I feel a lot closer to you all in these 9 days. Funny, how common interests make great friends out of strangers. :')

Padfoot Starfyre: 'Without you' sooooo goes with this theme and Usui. :* and btw, I love your pen name. ^_^

Sparkleface: I will definitely send Usui to the hospital after tasting Misaki's food, if i ever write my next fanfic. XD

Now i present, the last chapter of Turning Tables! :') Enjoy!

Chapter 7:

Misaki opened her eyes slowly. For a split second she saw nothing but white.
Then she heard three angry buzz blast!

She jumped. THE DOOR BELL! and her head hit something hard.

'Ow' she exclaimed, as she stood up and noticed that the object she hit was actually a head. A blonde head!

Suddenly, the memories of what happened in the last few hours transpired through her memory.

'Usui!' she thought out loud.

'A-ayuzawa! Please not near my ears!' answered the blonde head, one hand gingerly massaging the spot where Misaki hit while he used the other hand to hold on to the backrest of the couch to push himself up to a sitting position.

The door-bell rang again thrice in quick succession.

'I'll get that.' Said Misaki, running to answer the door.

'Oneechan! What took you so long?' demanded Suzuna with her hands on her hips, as soon as the door opened.

'Oh! Hi Suzuna. I fell asleep, so didn't hear it initially.' Explained Misaki, massaging the sore spot in her head.

'It's 7 in the evening!' she muttered and added 'Here's your overnight bag.' Suzuna shoved the bag in Misaki's arms. She poked her head in to find Usui sitting on the couch.

'How are you feeling Usui-kun?' asked Suzuna, offering him a smile.

'Better than before.' Usui replied, smiling back.

'Take care both of you. I will be off now. Ja ne!' said Suzuna as she waved goodbye to both and took off.

Misaki closed the door. 'I can never predict what Suzuna could and couldn't do. She's still a mystery to me.' She said more to herself.

'I get what you mean.' Affirmed Usui, still smiling and added. 'I know another one like that.'

Misaki blushed crimson.

He's doing that to me again.

She pointedly looked away from Usui.

'How are you feeling?' asked Misaki tentatively, mentally back-counting from 10 to get her blushing under control.

'I am feeling better. Will you come and sit by me please?' asked Usui, seriously.

Misaki looked at Usui again. She never heard him talk to her in that serious tone before. She nodded timidly and sat beside him, but leaving a two inch gap between them.

Usui smiled at this gesture. I knew she would do that.

'Anyway, first thing's first.' Began Usui and he leaned in and bumped his forehead to hers, gently.

'What the heck are you doing?' asked Misaki shocked at his gesture. A faint blush appeared on her cheekbones and her heart started beating overtime.

'Well, in some cultures, it is a sign of bad luck to bump your head with another's. So to counter that luck, it should be done again. Or both head develop horns.' Answered Usui in a mock serious tone.

'You made that up' said Misaki in disbelief.

'No. I didn't! You can look that up.' said Usui, smiling, his eyes twinkling and added, 'Or do you want to bump our heads for the third time and see if we develop horns?' He mocked leaned in to carry out his words.

'Noo, thank you!' said Misaki quickly and threw a cushion at him.

Usui laughed. Misaki froze in her position to take in that scene. Come to think of it, I have never seen Usui laugh properly. I don't think I ever gave any effort to know him properly. His likes and dislikes. It has always been about me and my problems and troubles either at school or Maid Latte. And he has always been there for me. I like the sound of his laugh.

Misaki smiled. She felt her body relax and get comfortable with the surrounding and a very much awake Usui.

That gesture did not escape Usui. He tentatively put a hand on her cheek. 'Misaki?'

He said my name again. I can get used to this. Soft blush appeared on her cheeks again.

'Hmm..?' Misaki urged on, still smiling slightly, leaning in to his touch. The edge of her lips slightly touched his palm.

'T-thank you for taking care of me today.' Said Usui, blushing slightly.

Misaki's eyes widened and then softened. Have I always been so selfish? I have always taken your presence and help for granted and when you stopped hanging out with me, I realized how much I relied on you. And no matter what I do, I can never repay or match up to you.

To his shock, she took his hand from her cheek and entwined it with her fingers timidly.

'I believe you would have done the same for me and more.' Replied Misaki quietly, concentrating on their entwined fingers.

Usui's eyes widened. 'Misaki.' He breathed as he pulled her in his arms.

'U-usui! You are not strong enough yet.' Said Misaki as she gently hugged back, burying her head in the crook of his shoulder and added softly, 'You had me worried when you didn't turn up at school today.'

'I tried to. I am so-', and he was cut off as Misaki pulled back and put her index finger on his lips.

'I know.' She replied, surprised by her own bold gesture. She blushed beet red and saw Usui mirroring her.

I can make this alien blush! Now I can understand his obsession with making me blush. It's overpowering!

Suddenly Misaki was pulled out from her reverie by a large groaning sound and at the same time she felt something twist in Usui's stomach. My hand was in his tummy!

'What the-?' she asked looking at Usui.

Usui smiled sheepishly. 'Am hungry. I haven't a-'

'ate since last night, right?' Cut off Misaki trying to recover her composure, 'and you constantly tell me to eat properly. Practice what you preach mister.'

She got up and went towards the kitchen counter. The soup has gone cold. Well, I can heat it up in the microwave.

As she set the timer on the microwave, she saw Usui walking gingerly towards her. He drew a chair and sat on the opposite side of the counter, facing her.

'What did Ayuzawa make for me?' he asked.

Misaki searched his eyes for any hint of mockery but she saw none. Maybe he IS too hungry.

'Tomato soup.' Replied Misaki timidly, 'Mom gave me the step by step instructions. She makes it for us w-when we fall sick. But I don't know how I made it.'

'I would gladly have some.' Replied Usui, smiling warmly.

'Usui? Can you keep an eye here while I go and change?' asked Misaki eyeing the timer. 2mins to go.

Misaki prepared herself to face the teasing ,'You need some help with that? Or can we change together?' but to her utmost shock, none came.

Usui simply said, 'No problem' and put his head down on the counter.

That alien is turning human I swear. He catches a cold, is not being pervert anymore. Don't know what the world is coming to. She wondered as she changed into her comfortable sweatpants and an over-sized tee. Suddenly a thought gripped her. Is it because of that list? Why am I complaining now? He has turned decent, hasn't he? But do I want him like that?

She came back to the kitchen counter to see that 10 secs were still left in the counter and Usui almost asleep again on the table.

'Us-Takumi!'called Misaki, he calls me by my name now. I can do that too.

Usui opened his eyes instantly and stared at her.

'Dinner is ready!' chirruped Misaki, not paying heed to Usui's reaction as she busied herself with pouring the soup on a serving bowl.

She looked at Usui to see him smiling. 'I can get used to this.' He said.

'First eat.' Misaki replied quickly shoving the bowl in front of him to block her blushing face from him.

Usui looked expectantly at Misaki and when she did not show any sign of getting his hint (she pointedly avoided his eyes), he took the spoon and started to eat.

At the first sip, he coughed. 'Usui! Is the soup that bad?' asked Misaki quickly coming to his side to thump his back if need arose.

Before she could say anything, he turned towards her, said 'Here taste it.' And poured some of it in her mouth from his spoon.

She expected it to be really horrible or something inedible but it is just flavorless but edible!

'What do you think you missed?' quizzed Usui, as he saw Misaki's puzzled expression.

'Dunno?' started Misaki, 'I followed Mom's instruction step by step even the timings. And I tried to be careful.'

'Let me show you.' Usui got up, picked the salt cellar and added a pinch of it and added a little sugar.

'Now taste it.' As Usui again held the soul spoon in front of her. She took a sip and her eyes widened.

'It is tasty! Just like my mom used to make!' said Misaki.

'See? You can cook!' said Usui, patting her head, as he occupied his former seat.

Misaki blushed. 'Thank you, T-takumi. But not without your help.' You always make me feel good.

He just answered her by holding her free hand as Misaki sat by his side with her own soup bowl.

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'Now you go and lay down in the couch while I wash the dishes.' Misaki said briskly as she stacked up the dishes.

'Let me do it.' Said Usui.

' No. You take rest. I don't want you to overexert in this condition.'

'I don't want to.'

'Don't make me force you!' she fumed.

'Okay. Can I watch Misa-chan while she does the dishes?' he asked in a kiddy tone.

'Just watch!' she replied eyeing him to see if he had anything else in mind.

Usui looked back innocently. 'Scout's honor!'

She turned towards the sink to clean the dishes. I wonder where we are going. We know each other's nature almost thoroughly but at the same time don't know each other. He is not much of a talker unless he is teasing me and so am I, I guess. And we almost never get much time alone unlike today.

She stole a glance towards Usui and saw him looking at her!

'Don't stare like a pervert, you creep!' replied Misaki, blushing.

'I did seek permission to watch you, remember?' asked Usui smirking.

'I-' she stopped as she recalled his words. Damn, he got me! She shrugged, 'Do as you please.'

As she finished her dishes and walked across the kitchen, she saw Usui extending his hand. She blushed and entwined hers with his'.

As they walked towards the couch; Misaki's eyes caught a chit of paper lying on the floor.

The list! Misaki recalled.

'Usui? What was that 'things to do list' list for?' asked Misaki, lightly.

Usui stopped dead for a moment and then resumed walking the remaining length to the couch and sat down, pulling Misaki down with him by his side.

'Well, that list was an attempt to forget you.' He answered looking away, but she felt his hand clench hers a little tightly.

'And why was that?' she asked again, not sure how to react. I knew you were ignoring me but trying to forget me?

Usui let go of her hand gently and withdrew it by his side, he looked towards the glass wall. The North Star could be clearly seen from there. 'Well, that night at the café, you said you despised me and wanted me to be off your face. You always said you hated me but I knew that was not true. But when you said despise…I realized I was making you endure more than you bargained for and I never wanted to make you uncomfortable. So I thought that trying to forget you will be for the best.' He paused, 'for you.'

'So hence the list but instead of making me forget you, it reminded me of you even more. And I couldn't resist hitting Hinata, when I spotted him making a pass at you but then again I thought you preferred him to m-'

'Stop.' Whimpered Misaki. Usui looked at her and saw silent tears running down her cheek.

'I am such a jerk.' Muttered Usui as he leaned to wipe away her tears, 'I never should have-'

'I am sorry.' Said Misaki, closing her eyes as she tried to control her tears, 'for that night. I don't know what got over me at that time. But I never meant it. Couldn't you get that? And when you s-started i-i-ignoring me, I felt as if someone wrenched my heart out. I couldn't stand not having you around me. Not seeing you, not talking to you. Not seeing you smile at me.'

Usui's eyes widened and he gently tugged Misaki in his arms. She clutched the front of his shirt and rubbed her eyes against his chest.

'I am sorry.' He said simply kissing the top of her head.

'So, please. Never think like that. I cannot be happy without you. You still don't know that? Do I have to keep reminding you?'

'I like that idea of you reminding me.' whispered Usui, next to her ear.

Amidst her sobbing, she stopped and coloured up. Misaki looked up, 'Usui!'

'What?' he asked innocently and added, 'I am not joking!' trying to keep his face from breaking into a smile.

She tried to wrench herself free from his grasp as an act of protest but no matter how weak Usui was from the fever, he was strong enough to handle her. He made her put her arms round him and almost tugged her onto his lap.

'How about we both remind each other that from time to time?' he suggested like a truce arrangement as Misaki gave in and relaxed against his body.

She looked up and saw Usui looking at her tenderly. 'ummmm…'

'You know, if I wasn't suffering from this wretched fever, I would have kissed you by now.' He whispered as he put his forehead on hers.

'Medicine!' she shouted suddenly as she remembered what Mrs. Kinomoto instructed.

'Misaki! Not near my ears!' winced Usui replied as he let go of her.

'Sorry Takumi!' said Misaki getting up to get the medicine and a glass of water.

'Here. Drink up.' She instructed, handing over the pill and the glass.

'There's an extra pair of futon in that cupboard. Can you bring that here please?' he requested as he followed her order.

'Sure.' Misaki brought over the futon and laid it beside the couch and smartened it up to make it crease free.

'Good girl.' He complemented and added, 'Now scoot over.'

'Whaaaaat?' she demanded, shocked as Usui put his pillow (from the couch) beside hers and settled himself on the futon.

'I can't kiss you but I can sleep beside you, right?' he said, giving her the sad puppy eyes.

Misaki blinked dumbfound for a moment and then smirked, 'You are SO sly!'

'How am I sly? I never hid my intentions. Ever!' smirked back Usui as he pulled Misaki by the hand to lie down beside him.

'No funny business, understood?' she reminded him, blushing furiously, as he put his hand across her waist to bring her closer to him.

'Scouts honor! And this pill makes me sleepy, remember?' He said stroking her hair as she put her head on one of his arms.

'Takumi?' Misaki asked timidly.

'Yes, love?'

She blushed at the way he addressed her. 'I like this position.' She replied.

He tightened her hold against him for a few seconds and then relaxed. 'Me too.'

She dug her face deep into his chest and inhaled his scent.

'Takumi?'she mumbled.

'hmmm…?'

'Tell me a secret fact about you.' She asked, resting her chin on his chest, so that she can see his face.

Usui smiled. 'I love pumpkin and anything made from it.'

Misaki laughed.

'Now it's your turn.' Urged Usui, pinching her cheeks gently.

'l-like the way you h-hold my hand.' She confessed blushing furiously.

Usui leaned towards her to kiss her nose and let his fingers entwine with hers around her waist.

He put his head on top of hers and breathed, 'You are my life, Misaki Ayuzawa.'

Misaki froze in that position as she soaked in the words, rewinding and replaying that again and over again until she had gone fully red and her heart became filled to the brim with happiness.

She craned her neck to look up at his face to say what she had on her mind, 'Takumi, I-'and stopped. Takumi has fallen asleep.

'-love you.' She finished.

She smiled gently and lightly kissed Usui's chin as she could not reach higher than that and laid her head on his arm as she savored their entwined fingers and already entangled legs.

And before she knew it, she had drifted off to sleep as she burrowed deep against Usui's chest.

Ending a series is soooo much harder than beginning one.

I know, it is not fluff-y, cheesy or romantic -_- I am boring, indeed.

REVIEW! For the last time for this series? :')

An after- treat: Check out my favorite stories, scroll to the bottom one called 'Operation Mr. Right' by Dreamwriter3 and start reading it. That was the first fanfic i ever read and totally fell in love with the genre. Although it is based on Sailor Moon, it has been written generally and i can bet you will start imagining Misaki and Usui in the shoes of Serena and Darrien in no time. Give it a go. :D