"So, you were saved from the fire and didn't bother to let any one of us know you were alive because you thought you were protecting Ishara?" Kangin asked at dinner.

"Yes. It was the only way." Wakana replied, shooting Shenji an awkward look. Shenji didn't look her way but he shifted awkwardly in his seat.

"Nee-san, is something the matter?" Ishara asked Shenji.

"N-no, why would you say that?" Shenji replied, red tainting his cheeks.

Wakana sighed. It had been a bit awkward between them ever since Shenji had confessed.

"Wakana, Can I talk to you?"
"Of course, what is it?"

"No, in private. It is important, at least to me…."

"Alright then." Wakana replied, becoming worried. Shenji was not one to become nervous easily, something must be wrong. She followed him to an empty guest room.

"Wakana… What do you think of me?" Shenji asked, not facing her.

"What? What do you mean?"

"What do you see me as?"

"What are you talking about Shenji? Of course you are my best friend. That has never changed."

"Is that all I am to you?" Shenji asked, hurt and anger mingling into his words. He spun sharply and looked into her eyes.

"How could you be so oblivious?" He demanded.

"Sh-Shenji.."

He stepped towards her, she backed away but he continued his advance. Soon she was backed against the wall. There was almost no space between them. "I love you, Wakana. I always have, ever since we were teenagers. There is no one that I can compare to you."

'Shenji, Shenji, I" Wakana groped around her head for words but no avail.

"Shhh." He mumbled leaning in but Wakana recognized the intention in his eyes and placed her palm between them. His lips landed on her palm, he blushed then backed away and sighed.

"Shenji, I'm sorry. You… You should have….. I am really sorry, but, but... I can't..i can't return your feelings." Wakana stuttered. Not knowing what to do, she turned and sprinted away from the room.

"So…. Anybody in the mood for a late night walk?" Kangin prompted in effort to break the.
Wakana smiled "Sure, why not."

-In the Garden-

Wakana walked with Ishara, not too far behind Kangin and Shenji.

"You rejected him, huh?" Ishara.

"How did you….. Yes." Wakana shot her a questioning look.

"He really cares about you, he could really make you happy nee-chan."
"But I already am happy. And married….."

"YOU WHAT?"
"I thought that was obvious….. I mean, you are married too aren't you?"

"I, well yes, but that's a different story! You can't marry any one!"
"What do you mean by that?" Wakana demanded.

"Well, not like that, but it was sort of understood that you and Shenji would…. GAH! I mean, why didn't you mention it sooner?"
" I thought that you all were married, until Shenji confessed that is."
"Oh! So where is my dear brother in law?" Ishara squealed with excitement.

"He..uh…he is not here right now, but when he comes back, I'll be sure to introduce you!" Wakana answered vaguely.

"So what is he like?" Ishara asked, shooting a look forward. Kangin and Shenji were now out of sight.

"He is-" Wakana began but was cut off by a raspy voice that came from behind them. "Well, lookie what we have here! A family reunion! I don't suppose you two would like to join me for dinner? As the main course, of course."

Wakana gasped as she came face to face with the same yokai that had killed her family.

"You!" She exclaimed.

"Yes dear, and I've brought friends." He growled as yokai of all types appeared out of nowhere. Wakana gasped. This is bad.

Ok i am soooooo sorry, i just tooo lazy. but the story is ending in the next few chapters, so please be patient! Thank you, I LOVE YOU ALLLLLL!