Disclaimers: I'm sure you already know that someone who's writing a fan-fic based on an anime, one would not own it! So therefore, I don't own the lovely Marimite! (Rather a long and boring note, don't you think! ;P)

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Clouds of Lovely Hearts

Chapter 5- Confessions

There would be escapes made today, not the escapes from reality but for the feelings deep in their heart.

Even though the Buddha once wisely said, "There are only four things that are certain in life; Birth, illness, old age and death. Their certainty cannot and will not be changed."

But this was for sure, all the three girls would confess; it was simply fate, unchangeable destiny for that today, someone's heart will be broken and other will be brought upon joy.

There was no changing that, even they all knew that strange feelings at the bottom of their heart, the feeling that was waiting to break free, vowing that today would be the day they break from their chamber.

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"Dear, darling Yumi, I promise today I will free you from that dangerous lady's grasp, and you will now truly know my feelings for you and simultaneously you will acknowledge of those hidden feelings of me in your heart." She quietly promised under her breath while staring at that picture, the one of Yumi bearing her wide and picturesque smile.

Kanako smiled grievously at the feeling she felt, one that vowed to break free for once and all, and embrace the girl with loving arms and pledged it would be today.

But even though she felt some optimism, her heart still told her that Yumi's "special" Onee-sama would be a very difficult obstacle to overcome. Despite that Kanako stood up confidently, hastily grabbed her bag and left, with a meek goodbye, for school. Once again, for darling Yumi but tomorrow will be a different kind of day. Definitely.

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She didn't know why, but she felt like today was going to be different, an important day. It felt life-changing different, not a tad small change, but something that will change her life and heart.

This is what made Yumi feel extremely nervous, she was shaking, strangely enough, with excitement. Something deep, in the chamber of her heart, told her to get ready of the unbearable joy that was yet to come.

Was this the day Yumi had longed to come?

Was this the day her Onee-sama would finally acknowledge of her feelings and too confess of her own for Yumi?

Or was it the day she would push aside Yumi, disgusted at her feelings and reject her?

But Yumi was certain that no matter what, today are certain to be the day of declarations and confessions. She was couldn't handle the mixed feelings of dread and content, that she quickly rushed out passing the surprised Yūki who was always so used to shaking her sister awake and telling her the same thing; that she would be late for school. But it seems Yumi will be early today.

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Desire was burning hotter than ever. It will never cease to burn and something told her today; her heart told her that today will make sure of that. Sachiko felt strongly, so strong that it made her sure, that today was an important day.

So important, she had to go prepared. While she did so, there was a very estranged yet exciting feeling that told her, it was all for her darling petite souer. This brought a gracious smile to her face. A smile that also asked the question;

Will today be the day Yumi now know of your love for her and accept it with vast, espousal arms and too return her love?

And that was the only question. Not even ones that asked if Yumi would reject, because somehow Sachiko knew that would never happen. What she felt at that moment, the moment of great certainty was one of the greatest things to feel. That and love, the great and eternal flame of desire, burning to nowhere.

Gracefully yet in hasten she exited her manor, passing her mother with a bow that accompanied with a warming smile. Mrs Ogasawara knew her daughter so well, that she knew, today would all end well for Sachiko and her heart's desires will now become complete.

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Yumi approached the Maria-sama statue in hope to find her Onee-sama there. Her face brightened as she saw a figure standing by Maria-sama. But what she didn't realise is that it is indeed not Sachiko but…

"Kanako!" Yumi jumped back in surprise, to find her "fan-girl" instead of her Onee-sama.

"Good morning, Yumi. I'm glad to see you, as I wanted to inform…no, confess you of something." Kanako then smiled the dry innocent smile, which hid her true ego.

Yumi's eyes widened in bewilderment at what she was hearing.

Was she really trying to tell her of her love?

Sachiko stood at the gate thinking she was too late. She saw Yumi with another girl and it was clear what that girl had just said. She felt like her heart was crushed, but then pushed over the limit as she saw the mysterious girl pull Yumi in her arms and placed her lips on Yumi's. And Yumi didn't even flinch. Why?

But Sachiko could not just only find Yumi blindfolded, but she could feel what she felt just by conceding her Yumi's presence.

Even though Yumi didn't move away from the kiss, Sachiko felt that she was petrified, in distress and pleading for her Onee-sama's help.

She intended for that to happen and charged forward, towards Maria-sama and aimed for that girl, that malicious girl.

Sachiko pulled Yumi and held her in one arm, pushing Kanako away and with her right hand; she slapped the girl across her face, leaving her astonished.

Sachiko then took the stunned Yumi's hand and walked to the nearby woods; she wasn't just walking to somewhere for privacy, but she was heading for a specific tree.

They stopped a tree and Yumi walked towards it, trying to remember why it was so familiar and gasped when she leaned against it. She remembered. It was from that dream! She turned around to look at her Onee-sama who nodded her as if to say that she too had that dream.

Sachiko walked towards her petite souer until she was a foot away from her.

"Do you understand? That dream was not just a simple desire, but more than that. It was what was to come, the future, Yumi. We were meant to be; we met by fate, brought together by Maria-sama. But the dream was just a dream and it was up to us to make it reality, our reality in this world; it didn't matter if it didn't go according to the dream, but either way it would still happen, today."

Sachiko moved in closer, dangerously closer to her blushing, smiling angel. Yumi was so happy she couldn't contain it, she was smiling wildly, but she didn't care. She closed her eyes and felt Sachiko body, just barely touching her and her arms crept round her waist and pulled it against her own. Sachiko leaned in and grazed her lips on Yumi's.

Finally, their lips locked into a deep, desiring kiss while their hearts burned the eternal flame. Sachiko slowly proceeded to Yumi's ear and whispered,

"I love you, my Yumi."

"I love you…Sachiko." Yumi murmured contentedly, which made Sachiko smiled. It was actually rather nice to hear Yumi say her name, now that they were in love with each other and knew it.

They shared a kiss that would last, their flames glowing forever and vastly, their hearts free to love, under the clouds of lovely hearts.

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FINALLY, the last chapter is up! (gives myself a back pat.)

I just really like the idea of Yumi being a damsel in distress and Sachiko to the rescue and Kanako fall down in defeat! An old classic of a fairy tale with a "Happily live ever after" ending. Well now, that's this story off my mind and perhaps I will write another…