AN: This is sooo long overdue and I do not know if there are people reading this story. I wouldn't say that I forgot this story because I didn't. It took me soo long to write another chapter because I was distracted with Glee (Brittana) and Skins (Naomily). It was fun writing this story.

Ok, I have a confession to make. This chapter wasn't supposed to be the chapter that I planned before. I lost the copy of the one I was writing a year or 2 years ago (I do not know, but I lost track of time)

I hope you guys will enjoy this. This is the finale. It has been a Roller Coaster Ride and I Thank you all so much for sticking to it. I love you all!

(Sei POV)

This park had been the epitome of my childhood. I usually we go here and played with the kids when I wasn't supposed to go out. My mom said that I shouldn't play with them because I was different and she doesn't want me to get attached to them because she doesn't want her to see me cry when we have to go back.

I left these place years ago about twenty years I think. I made a little promise with the kid about the letter that we wrote when we were still kids. It wasn't just a letter to me. I told her about why I will not be able to say goodbye to her, I told her that I will always be her friend no matter what. It was when I decided to stop here in the park, that I realized it has been Youko-san. The kid that I was talking to every night was my Youko and we found each other again but I had to screw everything up.

I walked pass the trees and the benches, so many things had pass and still this park in Fuji is still the same. Well, except for the colored benches and the newly assembled playground. I stand beside the tree—OUR tree—and take a peek into the not-so-secret hole of the tree to see if the letters were still there. I was about to put my hands in it to get the blue and pink papers when someone called my name.

"S..Sei?" I look around, and there I saw the most beautiful girl I have ever seen in my entire life. I had a flashback when I saw her the first time in Lillian. Her hair was short just and she has this stoic look on her face, she was a transferee back then but even that time she has this aura of leadership that I can't pin point. There was something familiar with her back then, but it seems like something was hindering me to really see that familiarity. Then, she became my meddler and then it reminds me of the raven-haired kid that I met in this same spot I am standing… she was wearing a cute little dress and her hair was looking at me curiously. And now, I see her face. I'm seeing her again and I just want to hug her, to tell her everything but most of all, I just want to tell her and make her feel that I love her.

"Hi." I said whilst giving her a dorky wave.

"What are you doing here?"

Now or never Satou Sei. Now or Never.

Now.

"Twenty years ago, I met this cute little meddler when I was all alone sitting here and poking the small plants. She approached me with a curious expression, she asked me if I was new here and I didn't answer. So she continue talking, telling me her name and with her insisting, I told her mine. We became good friends. One day, I asked her to write me a letter and I will write hers but we will be reading it after twenty years. So I am here, hoping that she will show up. I was taking my chances, and I was right. She came." I paused… I looked at her face until realization adorned her beautiful face.

"You." She said whilst putting her hands to her heart. Gone was the stoic look of the great Mizuno Youko and replaced by a teary eyed, Youko.

"I am."

"Youko-san, I'll leave you here now since you have a company already." Yesha whom I didn't noticed said. I stared at her for a minute and before she go she mouthed something like 'take care of her.' I just nod and she went off.

I retrieved the papers from the hole. It was funny how it is still sealed the way we left it. I gave her the Blue paper because it has her name written on it. I then opened mine.

Dear Sei-chan,

I do not know why you asked me to write this. Well, I actually know since you told me to write something about what I want to tell you after twenty years. Honestly, I do not know what I want to tell you. All I know is that I want to be your friend forever. You are special to me. I don't care where you came from but I know I found a best friend in you.

You are my best friend forever.

Love,

Youko

It was short, but everything in it made me smile. I'm happy that even before, she felt that I was special.

"So you guys went away." She said.

"Yeah, we went back to our old house because mom was getting better." I replied. Mom was sick before so they decided to take a trip in Fuji for her to rest and since I was still small to stay alone in that house, they decided bring me, after all I will be starting school after that year.

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"We were kids back then, I was certain that you will forget me. I know you did, because you were shocked to see me here."

"Did you always know that it was me?"

"No. I just learned it today. I had a flashback and I realized that it was you all along. It was whom I talking to every night asking for guidance. I was hoping back then that you were staring at the same moon that I was staring just like what we promised long ago."

"You remember."

"Of course I will. When we moved again, that's when I met Deko-chin. We had a fight when she asked me if I'm gaijin." I said. She giggled at the nickname that I gave to Eriko.

" So back then, you guys are on each other's throat?"

"You bet. And then, first year at Lillian. You were there. I was drawn to you and I don't understand why. And now, now I realized why. All along the kid I was talking to before sleep was just there beside me. I was blinded by everything that is happening with my life. I succumb into the forest of thorns and I didn't know how to leave. I was so afraid that those thorns would pricked me and I was afraid that I will be hurt again if I ever tried to go out. Until I see you… the thorns were slowly crawling towards me but then, you came along. I was able to stand up again and have the courage to move on. You reached out and grabbed my hand. I was able to feel again. I know you are mad at me. But Youko, I love you. I love you more than anything else. I didn't believe in soulmates but with what's happening right now, I can totally believe now that you are the one for me. I've been a fool and if it will take forever to prove how much I love you. I will. Just give me another chance to prove myself." I asked. I know this is too much, but I just want her to believe in me. That I can. That I changed.

"Sei, I came here today thinking that I will have enlightenment with my life, with what is happening. I came here today because I wanted to see and remember that kid that became a big part of my life even for just a year or less. It's funny how I meddled your life before, I was drawn to you too. I want to give you a second chance, but I want to redeem myself. I want to find my old self, the one that meddles with your life, the one what would stay with you all the way. And I can't do it if you constantly asking me for another chance. I need time to heal." She said.

I was thinking that things will be different this time. I thought she will forgive me. But I think she's right. Life had been hard for us. If I constantly bug her, it will only remind her the pain that I caused her. Who knows, maybe the line, "If you love her, set her free. If she comes back, you're meant to be." I believe that she's my soulmate and I know she will be back soon.

"I will be going back to Europe. I'll see you again Sei."

"I love you." I muttered.

"I will always love you too."

After Two Years…

"She'll be here any moment." I muttered. Today, Youko will return to Japan and I'm here in the airport waiting for her. So many things happened during the two years that we were apart. We all grew up.

Shiori stopped bugging me and decided to join a government organization that helps poor kids. She was always been that kind soul, she was just lost along the way.

The Yamayurikai is still intact. We see each other once in a while to catch up with our lives and it's good.

Little Chaia is not so little anymore. She's now studying at Lillian and I know she will be a badass member of the council since all of the people surrounding her were pretty much badass.

"Satou Sei?" a voice broke my musing. And when I turn around to look who the person is. I was met by a beautiful raven lady. Her hair got longer and her features were more mature but she's still gorgeous as she was before.

"Youko." I just said quietly.

We just look at each other. I just stared at her hazel eyes and I can see no regrets or anger. Just pure curiosity and love. We are looking at each other like we are in our own little world. I was glad that I am able to see her again. I tentatively walked forward and so did she. And all of a sudden, we're already succumb into a tight embrace. She smells honey and coconuts and a distinct smell that hers alone.

"I miss you so much!" I whispered into her ears.

"I missed you too Sei."

I pull out of the hug and it made me quite regret it because I immediately miss the contact, but I know I have to say what I have to say in the middle of this airport.

"I still love you, you know. Do..you.. still love me?"

She didn't answer, instead I felt soft lips on my own.

I know, I got my answer.

Signing Out…

Xoxo,

Ja