Author's Note: Sorry for another long wait. This chapter is again very short and is very likely the last one since I will be studying abroad where there's no personal computer and the access to the internet is quite poor.

This happens after chapter eight. I hope you enjoy. :)

The sky reflected by the lake they were lounging by was crystal clear, blotted here and there with sakura petals. Kanda was idly polishing Mugen while Lavi was reading a book, passing their afternoon as usual. If only everything was normal…

"Lavi," she said, still polishing her beloved katana.

"Hm?"

"You've been reading that page for an hour now."

He smiled. "Yeah…"

A short silence ensued. One was deep in thought while the other was waiting.

"Yuu-chan."

"What?"

He glanced over his book. "I love you."

Her hand stopped, but she was still staring at her sword, her steel-grey eyes clouded with thoughts. Just as he began to think that she would say nothing at all, she said softly, "You're one lucky idiot, you know…" She still refused to meet his gaze. "…because your feelings… they're not unrequited."

A genuine smile curved his lips. "Thanks." I know. I just needed to hear it from you.

Another silence followed. Kanda watched cherry blossom petals floating quietly, her expression calm and unreadable. "I won't live long, you know." There was a tinge of bitterness in her voice.

His emerald eye saddened. "I know. I've wasted two years already. I'm not going to waste any more time."

She looked at him, surprised. "You don't mind?"

"No, not at all." Smiling, he looked into her eyes. "As long as you love me back."

She blushed. "Baka! I never say that."

He just shrugged. After a moment, he put his book down and sat up. "There's something I have to fix."

Still embarrassed, she threw him a glare. "What? Your sorry excuse of a brain?"

He leaned closer. "No."

"Then…" She stopped as he gently touched her cheek. His eye was dancing with mirth… definitely not a good omen.

"What happened back then in the library… it was incomplete."

"Huh?" She stared at him curiously. Then her eyes widened in horror. Kami. Does he mean…

Before she could finish her thought, he closed the gap between them and kissed her.

Owari

A very soapy ending, I know. (-_-")

Thank you very much for all your kind reviews and support. I apologized for any spelling or grammatical mistakes.

tokiya