Yes, this chapter will be about Yui and Saihitei. Here's an overview: It's been years since the last chapter in Serendipity and the relationship didn't went on as smoothly. Instead of coming back to marry Saihitei immediately after finishing medical school, Yui went somewhere else—and broke it off with Sai. For those who can't get enough of Yui and Hotohori in Serendipity, here's something for you.

Disclaimer: FY is not mine.

Home

By Slavedriver2008

I knew driving in the middle of winter was a bad idea. What's worst was that Japan anticipated a snowstorm in this side of Kyoto. I should have listened to the news before hitting the road. I should have spent another day in Tokyo. I should have just slept and put this jetlagged body to rest before driving. There were so many things I regretted not doing. But no matter how remorseful or how proactive I become now, I know I can never iron out what I did in the past. Even if I brave the storm, I'm still not sure if the only man I wanted to see would wait for me.

It's been years since I last saw Saihitei, five years to be exact. I thought I made the right decision by leaving him and pursuing my career. As it turned out, I made the wrong choice. And it's probably too late now, he probably grew tired of waiting. I can't blame him, I was always too stubborn for my own good. He probably hates me now. I hurt him again, didn't I? He expected us to get married after medical school, but I ran off to the most depressing parts of South America for my service. I never even told him where I was at a given date, I never gave him my number, my address. Nothing. I shunned him out of my life for five long years. How stupid, I turned my back on the one person who loved me the most in the world.

The aggressiveness probably came with age. I was young then, and idealistic. I wanted to serve the world. I was also fueled by my search for freedom. I never had a quiet college life. Reporters, paparazzis, everyone was in the look-out of what I'm doing. Being engaged to the crowned prince of Japan was not easy. I have to be in my best behavior all the time—and it's probably the reason why I asked for space. The relationship was becoming too hard to handle. Not to mention the fact that he cannot just barge in my Berlin apartment without creating a stir.

"Do whatever you want then. Explore the world, sleep with anyone you like. But when you feel like going home, remember: I'm waiting… to welcome you back," he said when we ended the relationship.

Saihitei's words lingered in my thoughts as I drove through the impeding storm. I'm close to home now, a few more turns and I'll be reaching my grandparents' house. I'll be home by the time the storm falls. Home. I haven't been home for a long time. Everything was suddenly very nostalgic. I breathed out, fog went out my mouth. It was a cold winter day. Christmas was just around the corner and I forgot to buy something for everyone. Dad was surprised when I called him at the airport to say I'm on my way to Kyoto. They were as clueless as Saihitei. He even berated me over the phone. He was right and I was wrong. I know that now. I should have realized it earlier.

I turned to the right and the mansion of the Hongou family greeted my view. The gate was already open when I arrived. My family stood at the doorstep, waiting for me. I parked the car and went out. They ran to me and my father's strong arms squeezed me tight. I hugged everyone back but there was someone I wanted to see more than anything. And he probably doesn't want to see me.

"Yui! You're back!" A familiar voice rung in the air and when I turned, I thought I saw Saihitei. "It's me Boshin," the man I remember as a boy smiled widely and embraced me. He had grown a lot like Saihitei. But instead of maintaining a long hair like his brother, Boshin had cut it short.

"How old are you now?" I asked and he smiled sheepishly.

"I'm 23 now. I didn't recognize you, Yui. I think you became more beautiful while you were away," he said and I looked down, sad.

"Is…"

"Ah, there's my brother." I turned toward the door and found him. Our eyes met and my heart palpitated wildly. He had become more attractive since I last saw him. He was older now but he was still the most handsome man in the world. Now he's really a sought-after bachelor. "We hurried here when Uncle said you're on your way home. Sai-nii said he has to be here when you return. Yui—"

I walked toward him as the snow fall very gently. Everything around me lost its meaning. I was speechless. I couldn't breathe. Tears rolled down my cheeks and as much as I wanted to throw myself to him, I couldn't. What if he's no longer single? What if he already has someone special? I missed my chance with him, would he really wait for that long?

"I'm standing under the mistletoe," he said softly when I stopped walking, just a few steps from him. "I'm waiting for you to kiss me."

I cried and my first instinct was to run and throw my arms around him. I did. He wrapped his arms around me and captured my lips for a kiss. I kissed him back, hard and passionate and probably desperate. I missed him like hell. I never thought I could go on for five long years without him. I opened my mouth for him and I moaned contentedly when our tongues lapped against each other. He pulled me up and I wrapped my legs around his waist, kissing him hard. It was my turn to explore his mouth. Our families were probably ogling at us and my father was probably red in anger. But I didn't care, I was with Sai now. I missed him to the point where we can make love in front of everyone and I wouldn't care. The mistletoe brushed through my hair and it probably stuck there. But I was too happy to notice. All that matters was that Sai was with me, waiting just like he said.

Sai stepped back and sat on the ledge. I continued to kiss him hungrily as tears rolled down my cheeks to his handsome face. We parted ever so slowly, both of us were out of breath. I was sitting on his lap and the world stopped moving when I looked into his deep hazel eyes. A smile slowly spread on his lips and I felt guilty again. I took off my gloves and cupped his face. It was wonderful to touch him again.

"Sai…" I called his name, wanting to know if I'm not dreaming. If he was really home, waiting for me.

"You're wearing our engagement ring…" he whispered and I cried harder. I took off the ring after we broke up. I put it again a week before I returned home, when I finally realized that my place in the world was beside him.

"Marry me! Marry me now!" I told him, my voice breaking. "Don't let me go, don't tell me you'll wait. Make me stay. Make love to me and make me feel that I'm yours. Because I am, Sai—I'm yours. I'm sorry—"

Warm soft lips silenced me and I found myself answering his kisses. When it ended, I embraced him tight. I was so happy I thought my heart will burst. I cried on his shoulder and I knew he will tease me non-stop afterwards but I can't stop myself. I was too emotional, too in love with him—a fact I never admitted until now.

"I love you, Yui…" he whispered.

"I'm sorry…" I whispered back, repeating it over and over again. He laughed lightly. "I can't believe you still waited for me…"

"I told you I'll wait." He cupped my face and wiped the tears from my cheeks. "Welcome home. Yes, I'll marry you before you decide to leave me again." He pulled me closer for another embrace and I leaned on his shoulder, relishing the wonderful feel of his body so close. I can hear his heartbeat and I closed my eyes to listen. Right now, it was beating for me.

"Let's stay this way…" Footsteps moved closer and I didn't notice when my father cleared his throat at the door. Sai shook his shoulder and embraced me tight.

"Sai…I love you…" He answered with a light laugh. I missed everything about him, his small gestures, his voice, his kisses. I missed making love to him too, but I guess we have all night for that. For now, I want to hold him tight. Why? Because I missed him and I'm glad he's still mine.

A/N: I almost went overboard with the word requirements. Ahahahaha! Of all the chapters I've written on this one-shot collection, this is the easiest one to write. Maybe because I've imbibed their story so much. By the way, Yui's 26 here and Sai's already 29. The age's about right for marriage, don't you think? Please do leave reviews!