Well, here's the final chapter! Thanks for all the support, guys. I'm glad you liked it. Honestly, I wasn't sure whether or not they would end up together until now. But you'll have to read to find out if they do!

Togami looked up, his shoulders were shaking as he desperately dabbed his tears away, making eye contact with Fukawa. She stood in shock, unsure how to respond to the shocking reaction he had to her words. She felt slightly guilty, but also relief that she got it off her chest.

"I'm sorry, Touko… Really, I am. I was awful. I never deserved you, and I don't deserve your pity. Keep doing what makes you happy. I was foolish to even confront you. I never thought I would be the ignorant one…" he croaked, turning away and hanging his head.

"B-Byakuya-sama…" she began, "I-I do love you! I always have! But you don't love me, do you? Not the real me, at least…" Fukawa muttered, her eyes glancing at the ground.

He didn't move, still not ready to face her again. He didn't know anymore. He thought loved the fake Fukawa, but it began to dawn on him that he missed the real Fukawa much more. He knew one thing for sure, he'd rather have her be who she really was.

Plucking up the last of his courage, he turned to her, "I'd rather have you be who you are than some hollow gimmick."

"But… you hated me! You never loved me when I was myself!" she protested hysterically, her fingers digging into her scalp.

"Don't tell me you were really that clueless. Of course I loved you, don't be stupid." Togami muttered, "And I still do."

Fukawa's face lit up as happy tears welled in her eyes, "Byakuya-sama…!" she cried, running into his arms.

Togami was never one for much physical contact, but for her he would make an exception.

Epilogue

Fukawa was a nervous mess, despite how long they had been planning this event. Still, twenty years was a little young to marry. But she looked beautiful; hair pinned up, a long, white dress flowing behind her. The familiar notes of the piano fell into place, her cue to begin walking down the aisle.

She took long, shaky strides, trying not to rush herself as Fukawa slowly approached the man waiting for her at the end. When she reached him, the priest began his usual speech, ending with the recognizable words.

"Touko Fukawa, do you take Byakuya Togami as your husband?" he asked.

"I-I do…!"

"Byakuya Togami, do you take Touko Fukawa as your lawfully wedded wife?"

"I do."

"You may now kiss the bride." He announced.

Togami turned to her, grabbing her waist and pressing his lips gently on hers as the guests cheered behind them.