A/N: Awesome phone + Bus rides = Finished Fic!

Yup! that's right it's on time! I ended up scrapping my first draft and starting all over again, and then - surprisingly - finishing it all in one day! (excluding touch up and once over proofreading) Woohoo!

And oh yes, that's right - this last chapter is over double the length of the other chapters (~1430words).

ENJOY!

Shizuru's Lust

The chatter and rumble of festivities was in the air as we strolled, hand-in-hand, through the make-shift street of stalls. The laughter of children and teenagers past us by – as the glow of lanterns came and gone as we went.

The word: 'Contentment' did not even come close to describe my satisfaction and feeling of at ease.

We had decided to attend this festival, weeks ago, but little did I know she would surprise me with such a pleasant surprise.

Yet again, like many other times on this night, I peeked towards my dark-haired beauty – my eyes trailed to find our adjoined hands; ventured to the dark blue fabric that matched the colour of her hair, and my gaze continued it ascent to find themselves marvelling at the ivory skin of her exposed neck as those goddess-like tresses that I worship were pinned neatly up into a bun.

I was captivated.

Without a word of persuasion or indication on my behalf she had opted to donned the traditional attire to her own accord - giving me the flimsy excuse of a sudden wish to do so - I was utterly charmed by her whimsical nature tonight.

Even the very fact she had taken my hand into hers as we strolled through this public venue has set my heart a flutter.

Gesture after gesture, I'd fallen further and further into her grasp.

The entire night she has been nothing but attentive and thoughtful - something that would have usually sent red flags up in my mind – have now been categorised as another bout of affection like many others she has grown to take a habit of displaying.

Like the time she organised that picnic - she was so excited - I could see the amount of care and thought she had put into that little outing - so much so that she got emotional over a little hiccup concerning a stolen muffin. I still don't know what was so important about it and what it was they were trying to do behind that closed bathroom door but my dear Natsuki was too upset to even talk about it.

"Shizuru?" Her gentle husky voice spoke to me. "I know this place that has a great view of the fireworks and there're usually not that much people. Want to start making our way there?"

She had turned to face me and for a moment I let myself become lost in that dark, forest green abyss before numbly nodding in affirmation.

She was tearing down my defences, and soon there would be nothing left to hold me back.

She led me by the hand - away from the crowd; away from the lights; and away from the festivities - until we were on a quiet forest pathway that climbed a nearby hillside. The amount of people around us had thinned and only a few couples were within sight - all of which headed in the same direction up the pathway.

The path was badly lit and heavily relied on the pale moonlight that shone through between the trees to guide the way.

"Watch your step okay? The path here is a big old." She whispered to me as she tugged me closer to her side –ever the protector.

I gave her an affirmative hum despite not taking heed to her words as I could not help but admire her features again.

As we walked in the secluded and dark path - I turned my head to face her in our walk - I took in the contrast of her midnight blue hair and yukata to her moonlit complexion that shone with a ethereal glow.

A small part of me felt a hint of dread as my mind started to wander.

Her thumb started stroking over mine nervously - drawing me away from my thoughts - and then I realised how moist and sweaty her hand had become.

At that moment I wondered jokingly to myself if my forbidden thoughts had been transmitted to her – but I knew that was impossible, if it did she would be blushing like an adorable tomato.

"Natsuki? Are you okay?" I asked, amongst the distant giggles of the couple ahead and the chatter from the pair behind.

"Ah, yes I'm fine. I'm just hoping there's not going to be more people there than I thought." My Natsuki replied whilst her thumb continued to unconsciously stroke over mine.

"I'm sure it'll be fine." I assured just as we reached the clearing.

And just as she had stated, we had a great view overlooking the Fuuka River – we had left the path and forest behind us and before us was a vast length of railing that watched over the street of temporary stalls and lights. There were couples littered here and there with more than enough room between each for privacy.

"Let's go over there." My lover said, before pulling me aside to the centre of the clearing but staying back by the edge of the forest and away from all the other people that gravitated to the rails.

"Neh, Shizuru?" My Natsuki whispered. "Remember when we first started going out?"

"Hmmm" I started to hum while my mind drifted to the past to reminiscence. "It still feels like a dream. After everything that had happened I couldn't believe it was true."

"Well, I'm glad it was. For me, after I finally got my head together and bucked up the courage to ask for a second chance - I couldn't even imagine a life without you again... and I still can't." Her hushed voice revealed her sincerity and it melted my heart.

"Me too, Natsuki." I mumbled - struggling to retain control.

Her hold had enveloped me and I was powerless against it.

My body drew close to hers to rest my head upon her shoulder, and relinquishing our hands we wrapped our arms around one another whilst we faced forward awaiting the flares to light up the dark evening sky.

We stood in silence as the time grew near - the other viewer had crowded around the railings with their backs towards us and completely oblivious to our presence.

My mind churned in internal struggle - I wanted to savour the moment she had set but I was being possessed – I could barely think.

The distant clap of exploding gun power snatched me away from my growing haze.

The heaven above flashed with a blossoming flower of sparks and fire - the vibrant flowers painted the navy sky in red and gold before fading and replaced by other burst of sparks.

The ball of fire flew – speeding up into the night sky – leaving a faint tail of light before exploding in to a shower of light.

Burst after burst of fireworks exploded and littered nature's navy canvas with lively colour.

After the final display of fireworks, the sky darkened once more and the crowd began to rumble as friends and partners comment on the wonderful spectacle they had just witnessed.

"Wasn't that beautiful Natsuki?" I asked - turning to face her - and I was perplexed to find she held a firm expression but with anxiety evident in her eyes.

"Shizuru, I-I love you." Her eyes stared deeply into mine. "And I know this is really more of a symbolic thing but... Will you marry me?"

My mind went blank, yet my eyes darted to the movement of her hands to see the ring within the open velvet box in her hands.

"Yes!" I gasped as though that word could not leave my lips fast enough.

I threw my arms to embrace her but to my momentary horror she shrunk away.

"But you should probably know. This ring - Mikoto ate it the other week, we got her to throw it back up and-" My love started to ramble fearfully.

"It doesn't matter Natsuki." I choked between tears of joy as I wrapped my arms around her neck and sealed our lips.

She made a muffled squeak of surprise as she was forced back.

It was pointless to fight it.

I deepen our kiss as I push the both of us further into the shroud of darkness amidst the trees and shrubs - letting my hands to wander as they pleased.

"Wait- wait a minute, Shizuru. He-here?" My nervous lover stuttered.

"You only have yourself to blame, Natsuki. I tried. I tried my best – but, but you..." I muttered between kisses.

I was consumed.

A/N: The 'lust' turned out better than I expected, though it sort of ruined the overall atmosphere of the chapter I don't regret it since, well, its kind of the point of it! lol

Hehe poor Shizuru, she's was trying so hard to control herself.

Shizuru: *sniffling* It's all Natsuki's fault! I wanted to stay civil.

*readers nods and shows sympathy*

Natsuki: *recovering from being ravaged* What? I'm to blame?

Annnnnd, that's it folks! Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoyed all of their deadly sins. Leave a review if you have time: tell me your thoughts on the omake; what it was that consumed Shizuru at the end; whatever you like really - I just enjoy reading reviews they usually brighten up my day no matter the length or content. ^-^

On a side note: I'm going to avoid romance fluff for a bit because I'm running out of ideas and I feel that I'm losing my touch, so I'll be working on some angst next (also because I'm missing my angst fix!). But I hope to see you guys again once my angst fix is sated and I decide to return to fluff!