Maki wasn't sure if she liked valentines day. It wasn't like she love spending time with her girlfriend, but it was more about how the celebration was pushed in peoples faces. Since she started working in her parents hospital, she hasn't had much time to spend with Nico.

Even though she claims to hate that fateful day, it was her 15 year anniversary and was determined to show Nico just how much she loved her. She was taking the day of and a few days after to spend time with the raven haired girl so that she could set up the surprise with the help of Eli and Umi.

When the day had ended, Maki went straight over to Eli's place to help with the set up for the next day.

"So Maki-Chan, are you all set for tomorrow? Minus what you need to and Elichii to do?"

"Yes its all sorted. She won't know whats coming. Do you have the keys and the ring Eli?"

"Right here. Good luck for tomorrow. I've booked the restaurant and all you have to do is give the thing to the manager and he will do the rest"

"Thank you. I better go. Nico-Chan will be waiting for me as I'm later than usual. Bye bye"

"Good luck Maki-Chan. Don't do anything I wouldn't do"

Maki walked out the house with an eye roll and drove to Nico's place. Even though they had been together for so long, they still hadn't decided to move in together. After they both finished college and both their careers took off, they haven't found the time to move yet. Maki pulled up and went to Nico's door and realised that there was no lights on and when she knocked there was no answer. She used her key to get in and realised there was no one in. She looked around until she found a note on the table.

Dear Maki

God I hate writing these things. The great Nico-Nii should have a personal assistant to do these things. Anyways, I won't be back tonight. My manager wants me to drive to Kyoto to do a photoshoot tomorrow morning. I'm sorry it is last minute and it will ruin tomorrow but I will make it up to you.

I love you

Nico

Maki didn't realise that she was crying until she read the last bit of the note. She wanted to be with her girlfriend for the whole day tomorrow, but now she might not even get to go to dinner with her.

Why does this happen to me?

Maki left the house and proceeded to drive back to hers. When she pulled up she went straight into the house and into bed. She wasn't feeling like eating so she jumped into bed and cried until she fell asleep.

She woke the next morning feeling worse than she did the previous night. She thought about going into work but she didn't have the energy to do so. She spent the whole day in an oversized t-shirt watching anime reruns as there was nothing better to do. She did check her phone but she hadn't received a single message from Nico.

Maybe she forgot it was our anniversary because of work. Like I care. I made all this effort and for what?

She dialled Eli's number and the phone picked up almost immediately.

Hey maki. Whats up?

Nothing really.

Shouldn't you be enjoying your day with Nico?

Well I should, but when I got to her house last night, she left a note saying shes gone to Kyoto for a last minute photoshoot.

Oh. I'm sorry to hear that. I'm sure she tried to get out of it.

Like hell she did. You know how much she loves the attention.

You know shes a sought after idol Maki. She cant help going on last minute errands.

But it hurts. I've had this whole day planned out perfectly for months and now its all gone to waste.

I know. But try be strong. Im sure she will be back with you tonight okay?

Not if I can help it. I better go and attempt to cook seen as my girlfriend is away so see ya.

Bye.

Maki put down the phone and went to the kitchen and decided against making any food for the sake of her life.

By the time night had closed in, she had given up hope about seeing Nico for their anniversary. It was getting late so she proceeded to go to bed. When she got there, she couldn't help but cry again. In 15 years she had tried to better herself for Nico so they would argue less and no once has either of them missed this day. Until now.

Maki was about to doze off when the sound of her bedroom door opened and she realised that stood there with a bouquet of flowers and some chocolates was her AWOL girlfriend.

"Hi Maki. I got you these too apologise about not being around today I-"

"You ruined it. I had everything planned for today. I was going to give you some surprises but now I don't know. I've had this planned for months and not once have we ever not spent today together and this year its different. I bet you didn't try to not go to the photoshoot did you?"

"…"

"Exactly what I thoug-"

Maki was cut off when she felt a soft pair of lips against hers. She knew she couldn't stay angry too long and the way Nico was looking right now, she couldn't help but kiss back"

"Im really sorry. I did try but my manager insisted that I go to keep my popularity. I really did want to spend today with you. I wouldn't want to miss it for the world. Please forgive me?"

"Only because I have too"

"I love you maki"

"I love you Nico-Chan"

"Sooooo can I have my surprises still?"

Maki bent into the bedside cabinet and gave Nico the set of keys.

"Maki what is this?"

"They're the keys for our new house. Ive taken a few days off so we can start moving… Nico-Chan don't cry. Don't you like it?"

"No I love it!"

"Oh and just one more thing"

Maki got up and walked her way round to Nico's side of the bed and got on one knee as she opened the box.

"Yazawa Nico. We have been together 15 wonderful years and yes, we used to annoy the hell out of each other. But it was worth it. Ive never loved anything as much as I love you and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. That's if you will have me?"

Nico couldn't hold back her tears. She was so happy that all she could do was nod and kiss maki. They both fell on the floor passionately kissing thinking that valentines day was indeed overrated, but it was their special day.