Sakura smiled as Alfred led her into the park. She absolutely loved the Magic Kingdom. They went on all the rides she loved and then she dragged him onto the rides that he liked that scared her to death. The whole time on the one ride, she clung to his arm through the whole ride. Once they had been almost everywhere in the park, they got hamburgers shaped like Mickey Mouse ears (of course, it's Disney World, what do you expect?) and ate them on the way back to their hotel.
"So, do you like your vacation?" Alfred asked, his mouth still half full of burger.
"Yes. I love it. Everything is great. Even the hotel is nice." Sakura giggled, standing on her toes and wiping the crumbs off Alfred's cheeks.
"So, do you want to get changed and see the fireworks, or just crash?" Alfred asked, ready to do whatever his lover wanted him to do.
"Let's get changed and see the fireworks," she said happily, holding his hand as they entered the hotel.
….
Alfred smiled in amusement at the look of wonder on Sakura's face. They were sitting in a remote place, where no one was around, but close to where the fireworks were. She put her head on Alfred's shoulder and he chuckle, kissing the side of her head. Their hands were intertwined, resting in the soft grass that they sat on. It was peaceful and quiet, well, except for the sound of the fireworks, but… No words had to be exchanged at that moment between the two lovers to tell their significant other 'I love you'. Alfred glanced at his watch. The fireworks were ending in ten minutes. He was starting to get impatient. Can't time go any faster? I want to do this! Come on… His thoughts were impatient, but he made himself not fidget, move, or anything. This was relaxing. Enjoying a night with his lover under the sky, lit by fireworks and dimly by stars. Yes, it was a perfect night. One that Sakura never wanted to end.
"Alfred, look! Wow, that's so amazing!" she exclaimed.
He chuckled, "Yea, it is, isn't it? Hey, Lovey?"
Sakura looked at him, "Hm?"
Alfred sat up straighter, "You know I love you…"
She hugged him tightly, "Of course I do. And I love you too."
He hugged her back, but then pulled away, "Ever since the day we met, I knew you were the one…"
Sakura's eyebrows furrowed. This is rather… odd… but, whatever… She smiled at him and nodded as if to say 'go on.'
Alfred pulled a small box out of his pocket, taking a deep breath. This was the moment of truth. All he had to say were four little words and her name and hopefully, their lives would be intertwined forever, just like their hands were in the grass.
"Sakurawillyoumarryme?" Alfred's question came out as a bunch of words strung together as he opened the box.
Sakura's eyes widened and she giggled, "Can you say that one more time? I didn't quite catch it…"
He chuckled, putting his forehead against hers and whispered, "Sakura, will you marry me?"
She giggled, kissing his head, "Of course, love."
Alfred smiled, slipping the ring on Sakura's finger and capturing her in a passionate and loving kiss. The kiss lasted until all the fireworks had died away and all the people were leaving. Alfred broke the kiss first, putting his forehead on Sakura's. They stared deep into each other's eyes for a while until Alfred's watch beeped, breaking them from their lovey-dovey trance.
"Come on, love. Let's go back to the hotel." Alfred said, helping Sakura up.
They walked back to the hotel, smiling and laughing together, just like when they were kids. This time, it was different, though. This time, they knew their relationship would last for longer than either of them could have imagined.
…
Dear Sakura,
Well, everything is going all right here. I'm glad you decided to write. Everyone misses you and your friends. Let's see, Hunny and Mori graduated, so they're off to college somewhere. Hikaru and Karou haven't changed much. They're both just trying to find that someone, you know? Eh, Tamaki is reading over my shoulder as I write this (HIII! –Tamaki) Yea… Um… He's alright too, I guess. And Kyouya-sempai is fine too. And I find myself in a predicament. You see, I'm going out with Tamaki-sempai, but for some reason, Kyouya-sempai's father wants me to marry Kyouya-sempai. Sounds kind of crazy, right? Well, in any case, I'll figure something out. But who knows, maybe Kyouya will find someone he loves. After all, he's not too comfortable with the idea of marrying me. I guess it's because I'm a dear friend and nothing more or (I think it's more this than anything) he wants me and Tamaki-sempai to be together. I'm just not sure. But, I should worry about my studies more than relationships right now. Well, speaking of studies, I should get back to them. Oh and congratulations! I knew he would get the guts to do it sooner or later.
Your Friends,
Haruhi Fujioka and the Ouran High School Host Club
Dear Sakura,
I decided to write you this letter on a whim. I have no idea why… I'm assuming it's because we haven't talked in a long time. I'm happy to hear you and Alfred are engaged. I see now that you two were meant for each other and I was meant for someone else. But, as Haruhi said, everything here is very well. I'm guessing that's proper English. I'm not really sure. I too am engaged, and happily I might add. She's a very sweet person. She reminds me of you, a sweet, intelligent and beautiful woman. I have nothing else to say and I should get back to my work now. Goodbye for now, my friend.
Sincerely,
Kyouya Ootori
Sakura smiled. She had gotten a letter from the whole Host Club and a letter, though it was more of a note, from Kyouya. It was nice of him to still think of her as his friend, even though she rejected his proposal. She closed her eyes, memories of those days rushing back all at once. She shivered at the memories where she retreated to the bathroom, scarring her arms with a butterknife. She had told Alfred of these things and he immediately blamed himself, then asked her if she need counseling. She had gone until the visions stopped, but memories and visions are different. Sakura looked at her scars, healed very well because she had not touched them in ages. Alfred came over, reading the letter and note over her shoulder.
"Ah. So Kyouya did find someone after all?" Alfred asked, sitting beside her on the bed.
"Yea. I'm glad. Because honestly, I wouldn't want to be with anyone but you…" Sakura said, smiling.
