Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters, they all belong to Arina Tanemura and as well if I ever use song lyrics they as well do not belong to me

A/N: Just like I said before this story is on the border line of the rating T and leans a little more towards M just to let you know.

A/N: Thanks for all the reviews they mean a lot to me and I always like to know what you the readers think so…here's chapter 16

Chapter 16

Sacrifice

Again in the wallows of loneliness she stared dejectedly at the blank walls. Her mind raced around her revelations and her feelings for Takuto. What if he never came back? What would she do, she never got to tell him how she really felt. She let out a shaky breath. "Takuto" she whispered. Everything seemed so silent until the door flew open in a frenzy making Mitsuki scream and the intruder to cover their ears.

"Ah why are you yelling!" he screamed back almost ironically. Mitsuki blinked a few times then felt her heart explode.

"Takuto!" she didn't care about the volume of her voice he was back and that was all she cared about. She jumped off the small bed wrapping her arms around him "Takuto you're freezing" she noticed.

"Get off me!" he roared. Mitsuki fell back feeling her heart crack. Takuto looked into her eyes then sighed covering his eyes with his hand "I…I didn't mean it like that I'm sorry Mitsuki but there's something I need to tell you" Mitsuki nodded feeling her heart pick up…what if he was going to confess to her?

"O-okay what is it?" she asked timidly. Takuto turned his head to look back the way he came then turned back to the girl.

"It's very important and this isn't the best place to talk about it come with me" he offered his hand to her and she gratefully took it. He pulled her through the dark hallways which were illuminated by the moon in some parts. She didn't dare speak a word and just focused on his warm hand wrapped around hers. She looked over to him then remembered the last time someone had held her hand this way…it paled in comparison to now. He gracefully led her up two flights of stairs then down a small hallway that didn't seem to match the contents of the mansion. The old wooden floor groaned at their approach as they walked straight down to the end.

"It's going to be cold outside so…" he shifted out of the grey sweater he was wearing looking away from her while he passed it to her.

"T-thank you" she blushed taking the warm fabric "…But won't you be cold Takuto?" she asked concerned seeing he was only wearing a black t-shirt which lightly kissed his body.

"I'll be fine" his voice seemed hollow "As long as you're happy" he mumbled. Mitsuki was about to ask about the meaning behind his words when he pulled her through the door and out into the opening. Mitsuki gasped at the scene before her.

"W-where is this?" she gasped looking around the small garden area. It was like the scene where Cinderella met her fairy god mother.

"Th-this is where my father proposed to my mother" Takuto said a little embarrassed. A weird shock hit Mitsuki's heart. What were his intentions in bringing her here? "This used to be my grandfather's mansion so my father grew up here. He met my mother at school and they fell in love. He wanted the most romantic place to propose and stumbled upon this little hidden area. I don't think anyone else knows this is hear and I have never told them either" he walked forward to sit on one of the white benches which had a light layer of snow on it.

"How did you find it?" Mitsuki asked taking a seat next to him ignoring the bite the bench gave her when she sat. Takuto seemed to look around the garden before turning his attention back to her.

"Well when I was born that was the exact moment the curse started. Divorces were happening within the entire family and not too long after the only surviving couple were my mother and father" he took in a sharp breath "My father was terrified of that fact and brought me, Kato and my other cousins to this mansion so that we would not see a women who we would fall in love with only to have our hearts broken" Mitsuki looked at him confused.

"I don't understand isn't that the exact opposite of what he would want? I mean I thought that he would want you of all people to find that special someone?" she didn't even notice how he cleverly diverted her away from the answer to her question.

"Well as that is true those were not my father's intentions. He wanted to almost shun us from society. Our family had always been judged because of our separation rate and girls would shy away from us. So he thought that if he stole us away from everyone else people would forget about the Kira's and that one day the public would give us a chance again. I guess it worked to an extent because women still came to Kato's seductive calls… however once they confessed they could never fall in love with one of us he would get angry and well you know the rest." Mitsuki swallowed the lump in her throat nodding.

"I understand" she whispered rubbing her chilled hands together. She closed her eyes feeling a strong emotion melt her heart.

"Are you cold" he asked embarrassed placing his hand over both of hers. Her skin reacted to his touch and heated up the instant he made contact with her.

"T-thank you" she blushed. He only nodded. She swore she saw a slight blush colour his cheeks but he turned his head so she couldn't tell. She wanted to tell him badly of how she felt but when the words lined in her head her throat wouldn't let her speak. She bit her lip in frustration. 'Just tell him!' she argued with herself 'Forget about Eichi just this once and tell him. The worst that could happen is he could reject you but even if he does that you still have Eichi!' her heart froze. She never thought of the possibility that he might reject her and for some reason that made her not want to tell him even more. She was afraid he would laugh and stomp on her heart. Why couldn't things just stay as they were? He was always by her side and she was content with just that…wasn't she?

And she did have the alternative of Eichi but she didn't want that she didn't want to run to someone else because of rejection she wanted…

"Takuto?" she whispered.

"Yeah?" he asked softly turning to look at her. His eyes were so gentle she was astounded. It was like his expression didn't suit him but she didn't care because he looked happy. Not once had she seen such a peaceful expression on his face and it warmed her heart. She wanted to see more of this Takuto. If she could just stay in this moment forever she would be happy. Just like when he was sleeping with her. It was funny but she could live in any one moment forever so long as Takuto was by her side.

"Where were you?" she asked immediately regretting her question when his eyes hardened.

"I was…I" he released her hands planting her face in her palms. "Mitsuki?" his voice seemed hard and monotonous for a moment he sounded like Izumi. "I want to tell you something but you have to promise me that you will give me your whole hearted answer" Mitsuki's eyes widened as she nodded her head.

"I…I talked to Kato before I left and it turns out tonight is your…sentence day. I know that this is too soon and I know that this decision is hard for you and that you can't sell your heart out. I mean you could lie but if it's not true then the curse would remain and he would find out anyways then kill you" his glacial eyes froze hers.

"But Takuto I-" she stopped when he placed his finger against her lips

"Please let me finish" he said quietly "I talked to him and there…there is another way to break the curse" Hope fled in Mitsuki's veins "Would you be happy if you left this horrible place?"

"Yes" she answered the obvious.

"Would you be grateful?"

"…Yes?" she answered wondering why he looked like he almost wanted to…cry.

"Okay then that's all the answer I need" he said standing.

"Wait Takuto what are you talking about?" she asked jumping to her feet.

"It's nothing Mitsuki as long as I know how you feel. Remember you said you would answer the questions whole heartedly" He replied.

"But how is that going to help us with the curse!" she yelled feeling frustrated that he wasn't explaining anything to her "And you never told me where you went or how you know this place Takuto just answer me!"

"You want answers!" he roared "I'll give you some damn answers then!" she retreated at his new tone "You wanna know where I went! Well after walking down that hallway one day I heard you yell about how you love some boy named Eichi! He has blond hair and hazel eyes. I'm not stupid Mitsuki I can put two and two together. The night that Sheldon attacked you…when I held you in my arms I wished that I could make you as happy that Eichi had…that you would scream about how much you love me like you did with him" he closed his eyes

"But Takuto-"

"Shut up I'm giving you the fucking answers you wanted!" Mitsuki bit her lip not letting him know how much his words hurt her. "So when you rolled into my arms that night I had hope…until you mumbled Eichi's name in my arms. Sure I might have been overreacting but I didn't care I had to get away and clear my head so I…so I went to look for Eichi" Mitsuki gasped as his cold eyes hit hers. "I searched every day and every night not stopping to sleep, not stopping to eat, I had to find him cause then I knew you would be…happy" He ran his hand through his hair. She could see the tendons standing out on his hands. "He makes you happy does he not?" Mitsuki nodded afraid to speak.

"B-but did you find him?" she whispered afraid he might yell at her again. His grave eyes met hers.

"No"

"I see" it felt like a bombshell had hit her. It wasn't like she felt hope or anything, it would be impossible to find someone you've never seen before just by a little description like hair colour.

"I'm sorry"

"Its okay" she whispered feeling a small tear trickle down her cheek "I mean how you would be able to find him anyways?" Takuto gritted his teeth and walked over to the girl wrapping his arms around her.

"Don't cry baby…I mean Mitsuki…ehem Mitsuki" he stumbled over his words. 'What did he just call me!' her heart pounded. Why did it feel so right when he called her that? was it because that was only a name lover's called one another? Her thoughts were running all over the place. "Mitsuki I want to do something before I go…will you let me?"

"Only if you answer one more question" she replied. Her voice came out sounding weird after his choice of words. He nodded hesitantly "How do you know about this place?" she asked almost wanting to smack her forehead. Although it was something she wanted to know it wasn't the question she wanted to ask. He sighed.

"My dad showed me this place. He told me that as soon as I find the girl who I love more then my own life I should bring her here." He stated simply "Now can I do something?" she nodded hesitantly "But please please don't do anything if you don't like just let me have a moment okay?" Mitsuki nodded again confused at what he meant.

He placed his hands on her shoulders pulling her back a few centimeters. He gently wiped away the few tears that remained on her cheeks with the back of his hand. The moonlight glistened in his deep blue eyes. Her heart beat so loud it was like an orchestra of drums. His face slowly inched closer to hers and Mitsuki's eyes closed as she felt the lightest pressure of his lips touch hers. A wild frenzy ran through her veins as she wrapped her arms around his neck slightly parting them to take in a deep breath. She could feel his breath against her lips only for a few moments until it filled her mouth as she closed the distance once again. This wasn't her first kiss but it was the first time she was kissed so passionately and she too kissed back with the same emotions. She could feel that he was surprised with her actions but at this rate it seemed a kiss would be the only way for her to convey her feelings to him.

'Do you love me?' the question she had wanted to ask burned in her mind.

"Mitsuki" he whispered trying to catch his breath. "I lied to you" her eyes shot open. What was he talking about?

"About what" she replied lightly stroking his cheek. A small smile graced his lips as he gently took her hand away from his face.

"About Eichi, Mitsuki I'm sorry I lied but I know how you feel and… the man you love is here" he finished as if he were confessing to some embarrassing feat.

"The man I love is here" she stated although to Takuto it sounded as if she were asking a question.

"Yes, he is" Mitsuki looked at Takuto confused then gasped when she saw the shadow emerge from behind the trees.

"Eichi?" she asked confused unable to process anything but the feeling of Takuto's soft lips against hers. It felt like time stood still as Takuto passed her off into Eichi's arms. "Wai… Takuto?" her vision was blurred when Eichi's arms constricted around her.

"Thank you" she heard Eichi reply gratefully "For everything" she didn't here Takuto's reply. When she finally broke loose of his arms and got the chance to look she saw that Takuto was gone.

"Mitsuki! I missed you so much I love you Mitsuki I love you so much!"

"Eichi" she whispered. "H-how did you get here?"

"Takuto found me" he replied amazing Mitsuki further.

"We can be together now Mitsuki forever Takuto told me" he smiled hugging her close again. Mitsuki's mind raced.

"What are you talking about Eichi?"

"Did he not tell you?" Mitsuki shook her head "Oh well he said that we could be with each other forever as long as I waited here with you for a little longer, he said that no one could find us and that some guy named Izumi would come give us the okay when we could leave"

"Ei…chi?" what was he talking about "Where did Takuto go?" she begged "Please Eichi where did he go!" she clung to his white shirt pleading with her eyes.

"I don't know he said something about going to smooth things over with Kato and that he would be far past anyone's reach once this was all over"

"He never did tell me the alternative to breaking the curse unless…unless he's sacrificing himself in my stead…" her heart froze, everything froze.

"He's a good guy Mitsuki I'm glad he was there to look after you" he smiled. Mitsuki looked to Eichi then spun around about to run when he grabbed her arm.

"Eichi no let me go, let me go!" she screamed trying to fight against his strong hold.

"He told me not to let you go" He said worried about her reaction.

"Takuto!" she wailed defeated. "Takuto no" she fell against Eichi's chest. 'Please don't leave me again Takuto' she thought crying against her second loves chest.

Chapter End