La Corda D'oro ~

Chapter 18; The End and a New beginning.

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Author's note

Heeey guyz, this is the last chapter (and probably the longest one,) and I just wanted to tell you, "Thank you," for all your reviews and kind words. I love you guys :D.

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Kahoko's POV

Len and I walked, hand in hand, away from the school grounds and to my condo. He decided to walk my home tonight and I just wanted to spend time with him too after the long argument we went through. Len and I talked as we walked and we just had a lot to recall, like what happened when we got separated during that long week. We both felt the same feelings and that just made my heart flutter because I knew that I was no good without him and he was no good without me too.

"So, by Wednesday you're leaving for Europe again right ?" I smiled at him, trying to show him that I was 'okay' with it. He looked back at me with his eyebrows pulled together, he sighed. "I want to forget about leaving you for once, let's not talk about it." he said in a straight tone, I squeezed his hand. "But Len, we'll have to talk about it at one point. You've got an entire career in front of you and I won't be the reason for you to stop that. And plus, I think it's better if I don't ... become a musician first." Len stopped on his tracks and I stopped right in front of him, he was frozen completely. "... not play the violin ?" his voice was silent, cold. "No, no, no. You've got it all wrong !" I chuckled and went at his side again, this time to wrap my arm around his. "For some reason, I feel it's best if I become a music teacher, I would help tutor for those who want to major in violin and as such. I'll still play the violin of course, I can't live without that, but I have this feeling that sharing my abilities would be ... awesome." We both laughed and we went back to walking. "If that's what you want, I don't want to be the reason for you to stop that." he quoted and I poked him on the rib.

We entered my condo and I flickered on the lights, "Would you like to eat something ? I could cook for you. Or something to drink ?" I offered him, opening some cabinets in the kitchen, looking for something to cook. "Coffee would be fine." Len said, lying on one side of my master bed. I giggled, seeing this handsome guy who looked so unsuited in this small condo. After I was done with both our coffee's I placed it on the table beside us and went to lie down beside him. He wrapped an arm around me and pulled me closer until our lips touched.

I had this tingly feeling as Len's hand slowly slid down from my cheek to my neck, all the way down to my waist, hips and my thigh. He lifted it around his thigh and I almost forgot how to breathe. He twisted his head to pull away from me and to kiss my jaw and my neck, I twisted my fingers on his hair to pull him closer. "Ahh-" A moan escaped from my lips as he licked and sucked my neck, he rolled over to lift me on top of him, I rested my head on his shoulder but he lifted my face to kiss my lips again. I licked his lips with my tongue and marveled on how soft it was ... and the taste. Len growled, "Kahoko, why you-" He rolled over again and this time he was on top of me. My leg still stradiling his thigh and I was beginning to feel hot, all this body warmth made me overwhelmed. Len bent down to whisper at my ear, nibbling it a bit. "I love you, Kahoko."

"Silly, I love you too." He claimed my lips once more, moving in synchronization. My lips formed themselves around his, as if the perfect piece. But I knew this wasn't the right time. "L-Len, Len. Enough;" I said in an even tone, but Len's eyes didn't agree with me. His eyes narrowed and his frown was back, "Why? Why not when I need you, when I want you." He took advantage again but he should've known better. I just laid down there and and released my leg from his thigh. He kissed me once, twice, thrice until he stopped to catch his breath;

"Satisfied yet?" I said, stroking his cheek as he huffed for air. I kissed him softly, merely brushing my lips on his but he didn't kiss me back from exhaustion. "You underestimate me, you make me lose control over myself." then he noticed the red spots on my neck and he became worried. "Are you hurt ? Did I do too much ?" He caressed my neck and I felt a bit tickled, "No silly, these are fine. Now, I think it's better if you rest now." I kissed his forehead, "Good night."but he didn't move, his hands still on my neck.

"Can I see you tomorrow night ?" He said after a few minutes passed, I nodded. "Of course."

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Len's POV

I started to stare at the bright stars in wonder of what to do tomorrow night ... something that'll change both our lives forever.

And as if the stars were responding at me, they started to shine and glimmer. It even made me smile a bit, my lips coming up at both sides of my face. I've already decided this;

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The next day//Kahoko's POV;

What was he thinking ?!

What could possible happen tonight ? Will it be just a simple date like always ?

I started to worry at the wrong place at the wrong time. "KAHO !" Mio called my name even though she was just sitting across the table from me. I vegan to debate endlessly inside my head about tonight. Len hadn't answered my calls, he never did that. (Well, except from when we broke up.) It irritated me, what the hell was he keeping from me ?!

"Kaho, seriously. Could you chill for awhile? Len is like, the one for you so you have nothing to worry about. Now, wasn't this your idea of your 'two best friends' bonding time ? Now you just called us to complain about Len's plans for tonight. Ugh, Kaho. BE REAL FOR ONCE !" Nao groaned, completely annoyed. I pouted and just played with the glass of tea in my hands. "I'm sorry."

"You better be, now, shopping ?" Mio said as she tugged my sleeve until I stood up followed them. We went to the mall and just did what we usually did. We had went to the photobooth and took crazy pictures of ourselves. We even watched a movie this time, it was comedy, and ended up having stomach aches from laughing. Then we toured around the several shops, first buying from our favorite ones and then to the newly opened ones, also causing me to be broke. But it was all worth it;

"This is your last date too right? Your last one after another few years of separation?" Nao suddenly asked and it kind of caught me off-guard. She was right, it would be our last date till he leaves again for another set of ... what, 5 years ? Or even more ?

I threw a shirt at Nao and she laughed but turned serious after, "Kidding aside, I really didn't mean to offend you. It's just, we're worried about you Kaho. Even if you say you're strong enough to stand all by yourself while your boyfriend leaves for his music career, it wouldn't be right. I mean, he would come back but for how long ? Just five months ? Do you know how small that amount of time is compared to how long he's away ? Again, I don't mean to offend you but truthfully Kaho, would you love him so much that you would dare to go with him to Europe ?"

I shrugged but I knew my chest was getting too tight for me to breathe, "I couldn't ... go with him to Europe. I'm already broke with just shopping here and you expect me to have enough money for a ticket to Europe? Are you kidding ?" I laughed but it seemed to be exerted. Mio and Nao stared at me as I absently stroked the fabric of the shirt I was holding, "It's the only way to go, don't you think ? I would love to go with him but my calling is here." I giggled again, "Let's stop talking about this for now. It's ruining our bonding time, now, how 'bout this shirt ?" I smiled but they didn't smile back, they looked ... blank. Mio walked towards me and placed the shirt back in it's place. "You need to go to him now." she winked. I blinked and just followed them, 'What am I going to do ?'

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"G-guys ? Where are you taking me ?" I said because out of nowhere, they blindfolded me and pulled my arm to follow them. I already tripped twice and my legs hurt. It was a long walk, then suddenly we came to a halt. "MIO, NAO WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING ?!"

"Sssssh," said someone who didn't sound like any of my best friends. It sounded like a guy, "Uh, guys?"

They took off my blindfold and when I opened my eyes, Toya-kun was in front of me. He held my hand and got me inside of the car, "Goodbye Kaho-chan~! Good luck on your daaaate~!" waved the both of them while Toya turned the car into life and drove away as fast as we can. I immediately put on my seat belt, praying we wouldn't crash. "W-w-w-where are you taking me ?"

"Secret. But you've already got plans, don't you? You should've known this yourself. But I heard you were as dense as a stone," he smiled at me. "Figures." he chuckled and I frowned at him, "Heeey ! I swear, I will kill you if you don't tell me."

"Then who would drive the car? You'd be sorry if you did, not to mention I would haunt you for the rest of your life." then I gave up. Dammit.

After a half hour of driving around the entire city, he stepped on the brakes and we ended up in a bright, well-decorated venue. Right beside us was the beach with the soft beige sand and I stared in awe as somewhere on the field of sand, lay a basket full of food and a soft blanket. But nobody was there in sight. "Okay, this is your stop. Enjoy !" He pushed me out of the car and drove away. "Geez, what a day. What the hell's going on."

"You are." Len's voice said, he was right beside me as if he was there the entire time. I winced and jumped, "Gah ! Len, could you please explain? This is so bizarre." He held my hand and pulled me to the field of flowers. "I hope you're hungry." he chuckled and sat down on the blanket, he pulled me down and placed me right beside him. He opened the basket but that wasn't what caught my eye right now.

Len was wearing a simple outfit; a black shirt and a white jacket to match and beige jeans and shoes. He couldn't even look more stunning than now right ? Wrong. "Kaho?" He squeezed my hand which was tightly held in his. "Why're you staring at me like that?" he smiled and raised an eyebrow. I shook my head, "Nothing. You just look really handsome right now." I cupped my hand on his cheek and he rested his head on my palm. "Want some cake ? I've got some." and with that, I immediate accept his generous offer of sweet desserts, (totally unexpected from someone who barely eats anything sweet.)

"Mhm, you should try some caramel cake." I giggled as I scooped a spoonful and placed it in front of his mouth, but he shook his head. "No, thank you." I pouted, "Pleeeaaaase." then he gave up and I placed the sweet piece of cake in his mouth, he chewed and swallowed. "Hmm, not bad." I giggled and we continued to eat the food he brought for the both of us.

It became sunset and I lay down on Len's lap while we both stared the bright orange sky and as the sun slowly stared to set. "Y'know, I heard a rumor that if you see the sunset here and wish, your wish will come true." I said and I watched as Len closed his eyes tightly to wish. I closed my eyes too and wished, 'Don't let us seperate ever again, let me be at his side forever.'

... and we slowly drifted to sleep.

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The next thing we knew was that we fell asleep in each others arms and it was nighttime by the time we woke up. I looked up at the stars with Len's warm arms around me. "Finally awake, Kaho ?" he asked and I nodded and stood up. He stood up too and rested his head on my shoulder, his arms around my waist and sighed, "I don't want this to be our last date again. You really don't want to come with me?"

I hesitated, "It's not that I don't want to. It's because I can't and it's better if I stayed here." The stars above us were shining brightly, more bright than I have ever seen them before. "Look, the stars are so bright tonight !" I pointed at each of them and smiled, looking at stars always cheered me up.

"Wait a sec," Len whispered and he released me for awhile, he took something from the basket and on his palm was a glass song box. Almost similar to the one Mio gave me during highschool but this one had a different and unique design, not to mention it's a gift from Len that made it special. "Here's another gift for you."

I laughed, "You know, when we got into that fight, I was almost going to give you back all the gifts you gave to me cause it made me a bit guilty." Len laughed too, but there was an edge to his voice. "But you aren't now, right ?" I nodded in agreement, "Mhm."

"Well, then, why don't you open it for me? I haven't opened it ever since I bought it this morning. Now I just want to hear the song that it'll play." He said as he placed the song box on my hands. I turned the knob thrice and opened the lid slowly. I started to tear up as the song began to play; it was Ave Maria.

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But that wasn't what made me cry right now.

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It was the silver ring with a diamond on it that made me gasp for air. It lay there as bright as the stars above us, the diamond glimmering in it's unique style. I took it with one hand, the song obx on my other one. Len took the ring from my hand and placed the song box back into the basket and stood up straight, towering over me. I stared up at him but he wasn't looking at me ... yet. He absent-mindedly played with the ring with his fingers as he spoke;

"You may say that you're strong enough to stand on your own here in Japan while I go to Europe to fufill my dreams. You may say that you're doing this in order for me to fully focus on my goal that I've been waiting for my entire life. You may say that music is even more important than you yourself .." he now smiled at me, the same peaceful but heartwarming expression he would only show to me.

"But you're wrong, I can't go to Europe leaving you all alone here. I can't go and fufill my dreams when you aren't here beside me. I can't feel your support if you'll leave me alone here. I need you and only you. It's only you that make me feel as if I've accomplished something great in one point in a lifetime and that is to be with you. You have no idea how much I regreted not even bringing you with me the last time, and how much I decided to think about my cause when after everything I did was to dedicate it to you." He held both of my hands and kissed my fingertips. "You're everything to me. Everything."

"Len ..." I sobbed and rested my forehead on his. After a few minutes have passed he started to speak again;

"So I decided that the moment I know that you'll be my first and last, I knew that I'd have to make one big step in this relationship. We've been together for more than 7 years now, haven't we ? And we loved every single moment of it. Except for the fights and arguments that we had, but it's only natural because we are lovers. And so, Hino Kahoko, the woman of my dreams, who plays the most beautiful music to my ears ..."

He got my left hand and took a deep breath and kneeled on one knee, "I will love you for the rest of my life, every single moment with you I will treasure, Will you marry me ?" His voice, husky and low but loud enough for me to hear said those heartfelt words.

He placed the ring on my finger and stood up, waiting for my response but I couldn't speak just yet. "K-kaho? You need to say something." he chuckled but still waited patiently.

I took a deep breath, blushing furiously. Len started to get anxious and shook my shoulders a little, "Kaho ?!"

"OH, YES ! YEEES ! How could I say no to that ?! Oh, Len Tsukimori, Yes ! I will marry you." I threw my arms around him and he laughed as he took me in his arms and twirled in a circle in excitement. He placed me back on my two feet, "Thank you, thank you." he whispered to me, his breath on my face before he completely captured my lips on his. I gladly kissed him back with the same passion only he could ever receive.

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And so, after that very day of his proposal to me, our wedding was to be schedule a month later. A MONTH LATER ! Can you believe that ?! (Well, that is what happens when you're mighty rich.)

Haruka-san was the wedding planner since she has dreamed of making a dream wedding and I trusted her and gave her the job and of course with Len's help, she was given several choices to pick such as the decorations and everything else. (With the help of Hamai Misa, of course.)

Amo-san was my maid of honor since she was one of my bestest friends and she would help me with different kinds of lovely dresses, (She does have a good fashion sense, doesn't she ?) and the bridesmaids, of course, were Fuyumi, Mio, Nao, Mizue (can you believe it ? She got back with Tsuchiura and I got her invited !) and Mori-san (She heard about the news from Mio and we met again after so many years and I got her invited too !)

Toya-kun was the best man, since he was the closest friend of Len and he was a close friend of mine too. Tsuchiura, Hihara, Yunoki, Shimizu, and Kaji, Ousaki and Kanazawa would also be guests there. Etou and Kira-sensei were also invited.

Tsukimori Mansion;

Right now, I was waiting in a room for the wedding dress (made by a world-renowned fashion designer which specializes on wedding outfits,) with Amo-san, Len said that this would be where I could live for now since he said that he didn't want me to stay in that small condo when we were getting married soon. True enough, he sold my condo and I had no choice (except of course go back home but that wasn't an option,) but to live with him in this huge mansion. He also told me that his parents wouldn't be interrupting our privacy since his parents would be returning to their London tour soon after our wedding. I felt kind of useless sometimes but I was thankful so much.

"Here it iis !" Hamai Misa said as she entered the room, she was smiling the entire time since she was so happy for the both of us. "Oh, Kaho, it's wonderful, here ! Try it on." she winked at me as her maid laid the black dress case on the bed. My eyes grew wide as I saw a peek of the floral white chiffon at the end of the black velvet case. Amo-san picked it up and slowly slid the zipper down, revealing the most beautiful dress I've ever seen, this was the second one but I would've loved to wear my mother's but it was too worn out and wasn't my size since my sister had it altered in her wedding 3 years ago. So, Hamai Misa (or mother,) had one made personally for me.

"Oh my ..." I said in wonder, the dress was made of silk and the softest of fabrics. The dress was a tube, the color the brightest of whites, and it shaped into a slender curve that fit right into the outline of my body and the waist of the dress had floral designs of silver and scarlet over it to show a feminine touch to it. And lastly, the skirt was filled with more silk and white chiffon with a tint of beige silk under.

I stroked it with my fingertips, careful not to rip the fabric and the texture of the dress felt as soft as a moth's wing. "Ready to try it out ?" Amo san smiled at me and I nodded, lost for words. I went into the walk in closet of the room and tried on the dress, I had no trouble with it. As I slid it up my body, on my waist to my chest and had help from the maid to zip it behind me. I finally looked at the mirror and gasped; My body looked like a mix of white, silver and beige colors all over and it even looked perfect. Not to mention the beige designs made my red hair stand out. I could feel myself tear up and Amo and mom entered the room. They both gasped and Amo hugged me. "You look amazing, oh Len would be breathless when he sees you in this." She squeezed my shoulders while I softly kissed her cheek, I smiled at my soon-to-be-mother too, "You are both great, thank you so much for this. I don't know how to replay you." My new mother walked towards me, careful not to step on the chiffon, and held my face with both hands. Her palm warm, "All you need to do for us is to make Len happy, not that you've already done that." and laughter filled the room.

A maid went inside the room, "Master Len is here, you better hide that dress." she giggled and I immediately unzipped the dress and put on my regular clothes. After we placed the dress back into the velvet case and hid it in the closet, I went down the staircase into Len's arms.

"How is my beautiful fiance?" He said as he lifted me up in his arms and kissed my lips softly. I kissed him back and wrapped my arms around his neck to bring him closer, making the kiss longer. "I'm fine," I said, breatheless. So was he. "How was your day ?"

"I was going to sneak in to see you in your dress but I failed." He pouted, his lower lip trembling a bit to tease me. I giggled and kissed his lower lip then I pulled him with me to see Haruka-san with the wedding details.

We were both excited, that's for sure.

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Wedding day

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'Take a deep breath, Kahoko, you can do this. It's been a month and you're ready to be with the man of your dreams. ' I struggled to convince myself to show myself in that huge church. I could barely even breathe. It was like the dress was getting tighter and tighter and I couldn't even loosen it.

"Kaho ! 5 minutes ! You have to get down now !" Amo said, her voice heard from downstairs. My car was already there and waiting but I was still trembling in fear, I took 3 deep breaths and finally opened the door. I walked down the staircase of the Tsukimori Mansion carefully, I never was good in heels.

"Kaho, I'm telling you right now that-" Amo-san stopped midsentence when she turned to see me, but instead of glaring, her face turned soft and blushed as she saw me. "Perfect." She clapped her hands and so did the numerous maids and guards surrounding the living room, I blushed. "Amo-san, I'm not the only one who looks pretty in here." she blushed and her maid of honor dress was beautiful too. With the almost the same design; tube but with much simpler fabrics than mine, also had some chiffon and beige silk underneath and with pink roses in her hand as her bouquet. "Pssh, don't mention it." she said as we walked to the car. Now what was left to walk on was that long aisle. But then again, Len was going to be there at the other end, smiling only at me. Our eyes gazing at each other and-

My fantasy was interrupted when Amo-san pulled me into the car, "Good luck ! I'll be in the car right behind you. Your mother's already there as well as your older sister and brother. So just try and breathe, okay ?" I nodded, trying to remember evey word. "I'll try." and she shut the door.

Len's POV

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I was already in the church waiting for the car of Kahoko, I couldn't wait to see her (I didn't even care if she was wearing a dress as long as she was here,) and tried to control myself. I was a bit nervous from all this, the guys were teasing me about I was the first one to get married and all. And about having children, I shuddered. (Not that I didn't want kids but ... never mind.) "Haaaa." I exhaled and Toya, the best man, patted my shoulder. Since he was beside me, I felt comforted at once. "Calm down, Len. This is your wife-to-be we're talking about, there's nothing to fuss about." I nodded and finally, Kaho's car arrived.

"Take care of my sister, kay ?" Kahoko's older brother said and smiled at me. I returned the smile and stood straight as the music began to play.

The wedding music was W. A. Mozart London Trio #1 played by Shimizu-kun on the cello, Etou on the violin and Kaji on the viola. It was played beautifully as the ring bearer walked down the aisle, the bridesmaids and their beautiful bouquets and dresses and the the rest of the guests entered gracefully on the red carpet. Then came Kahoko's mother in her beautiful dress and her older sister. Then my parents as well. All of them smiling at me.

The music changed into Salut D'amour, one of Kahoko's favorite pieces and I had it played especially for her because she was already there at the entrance of the aisle.

Normal POV

Kahoko gasped as she saw the huge church filled with roses and white fabric, making the entire place elegant and heavenly. She had already arrived and is waiting for her cue on the front side of the aisle. She could see Len from here through the flowers hanging on top of her, Haruka did a great job with the venue and she couldn't wait to get married now. Her brother was at her side, he had arrived here a week before the wedding and known everything he needed to do. "You ready ?" Kaho's brother said as Kaho wrapped an arm around his. She nodded and swallowed, obviously nervous, her brother muffled a laugh and he pulled her forward since their cue was on.

Her veil was the only thing covering her fully flushed face as she walked, completely tingly, down the long aisle. She smiled at her friends, Fuyumi, Mio, Nao and the other bridesmaids as they turned their heads to the most beautiful lady. Everyone almost gasped as they saw Kahokoand her beautiful face and fair skin match with her dress. Her mother and two best friends started to tear as they saw their loved one, not that Kahoko was already on the edge of tears.

Finally, after scanning the entire area, she had reminded herself to look for Len ...

First, her eyesight was filled with white and pink roses and white fabric and the smiles of different people then the red carpet ... Toya's smiling and blushing face then finally ... those gold familiar eyes that she'd long to see especially on this very important day. She smiled wider, hoping that she could just skip the slow walking and run to his side. But she had complete self-control and tightened her grip on her brother's arm for support. "If I fall ..." she whispered to her brother, "You'll be fine, now please just try to carry yourself. It's just a few more inches." he whispered back, smirking.

Then she arrived, her brother placed Kaho's hand on Len's as a sign that has been going on for centuries. Kaho couldn't believe her eyes as she saw len in his white suit and how he looked even more happier than ever. She kissed her mother's cheeks and Hamai Misa's and nodded at Len's father too. Then Len held his arm out for Kaho to hold then he pulled her up to the altar.

The priest was smiling down at the wonderful couple and started the ceremony. He started his sermon and explanation of the ceremony and how it unites not only two families but also two whole persons into one. Len and Kahoko never took their eyes off each other except when they were to recite their vows and promises.

"I, Hino Kahoko, claim Len Tsukimori as my beloved husband and promise to love him all the days of my life, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, till death do us part."

"I, Len Tsukimori, claim Hino Kahoko as my beloved wife and promise to love her all the days of my life, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, till death do us part."

Both have said their vows and wore their matching rings. Now all that has to be done is to hear the priest say these last words; "I now promounce you man and wife." he smiled at the both of them then back at Len, "You may now kiss the bride."

And Len lifted the fabric that covered Kaho's face and finally saw her amber eyes. They both smiled at each other before Len took her in his arms and kissed her lips. The guests cheered and squealed for the both of them and Kaho could feel Len's smile through her lips.

"YEAH LEN ! DEEPEN THE KISS, MAN !" Hihara yelled and snickered, Yunoki laughed with him, "OI, LEN, SAVE SOME OF HER LIPS FOR US !" Tsuchiura teased and Len deepened the kiss for them. The guys yelled, "AAAAH, NOOOO !" and laughter and happiness filled the room.

Beach;

The after-party was held near the beach and the weather was perfect. It was slightly windy and the venue was filled with cute lamps that were on each table with a vase filled with white roses and then there was a table for two, specially made for the newlywed couple.

The parents came up first and made their heartfelt speeches for their daughter and son and to congratulate them and to tell them how happy they all were for the both of them. Their friends also said their own speeches and teased the couple most of the time, but they also thanked them on being their friend and fellow musician and how they showed that friendship truly is important.

After the exchanged hugs and tears, came fun part. It was game time !

Kahoko positioned herself and her bouquet in front of the swarming crowd of women, obviously desperate to get it. Kahoko giggled and winked at Len as she counted "Okay, One ... two ... three !" she threw it and Fuyumi caught it and blushed. Mio and Nao squealed for their shy friend who unexpectedly caught the bouquet. "Ohh, Fuyumii ! Yiou're so lucky~!" Mio said, giggled. Fuyumi flushed red, "Ahh, thank you." she mumbled and Kaho winked at her as well. Fuyumi glanced at Shimizu and he was already beside her, smiling his angelic smile at her. The crowd fell silent as they saw the next (hopefully,) wedded couple.

Then came the most embarrasing part for Len, the taking off of the garter from Kaho's thigh. The guys would tease him endlessly, and true enough, they did. Len was blushing furiously, but did not glare, as he kneeled in front of Kahoko and raised her dress a bit, careful not to expose so much of her skin. Kahoko closed her eyes tightly and bit her lip to stop herself from laughing.

"WOOOOO~! YEAH ! YOU GO LEN TSUKIMORI ! YOU'RE THE MAAAN!" Hihara yelled yet again at his friend. Toya and Kaji joined in too, "LET'S GO LEEEEEEN !" they screamed and exchanged high fives for their friend.

"L-len, y-you're tickling meee." Kaho giggled and grasped tightly at the chair, Len was almost there, bitting the garter down to her leg and finally went got off her foot. The guys already got into their positions to claim the garter. "Alright, here. One ... two ... three !" Len counted and threw the garter at the farther side of the venue and almost a stampede occured when the guys chased after it. But in the end, Hihara caught it and blushed furiously. He had to go back to Kahoko to put it back on her thigh but Kahoko was just kidding him and got the garter back but Hihara recieved a kiss on the cheek from her and that was enough for him. After all, he had already accepted that the girl he loved was already taken, but all is well.

And so, like always, the day had to end but it ended perfectly.

At least, that's what we think it is.

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Epilogue

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Kahoko's POV

A day after our beautiful wedding, Len and I were to ride a plane to Europe, this was our chosen destination for our honeymoon. Len had canceled all his tours for the next two months to make way for his personal time, which meant me. And I felt happy and okay with that, after all, I would want to take him for myself for at least that amount of time.

We were already in our seats with Len right beside me. This would be my first time riding a plane and I'm happy to spend my first ride with my husband. "Say, Len, do you think I should go back to Japan after our honeymoon ?" I asked out of nowhere, a bit bored. Len sighed and squeezed my hand which was tightly held in his. "There you go again, didn't I explain this already ? I'll be bringing you with me the entire tour, and you're my official partner." he sighed again, "Still dense as a stone." he shook his head while I pinched his arm and he chuckled. "Silly, I was just asking." I stared out the window again.

"Man, our honeymoon, I'm kind of excited for it." I said, seeing the sunset from the plane.

"Kind of ?" he asked.

"Well, no, scratch that, I mean really really excited for it." I giggled, "Then we're going to the different places of Europe then maybe have our own house, oh Len, what would you name our child ?"

"You mean children." he answered and I was kind of startled.

"How many children would you want ?" I said in a surprised tone, he smiled.

"Two are fine, but it's really up to you."

"Fine, how bout ... Ariana or ... Haruhi, that'd be cute. Then our house, oh, that would be awesome. Though I'd want to design it myself, but of course we'd need an architect ..." I turned and faced Len who leaned closer to me. "W-what do you think, Len ?"

"I love you." He simply said before placing his hand at the nape of my neck and capturing my lips with his. I forgot the rest of things I wanted to discuss and maybe, even my own name. I kissed him back of course, how could I not ?!

"I love you too, Len." I whispered back, he just nodded and continue to kiss me.

Being rich and having numerous houses didn't even matter to me.

Having lots and lots of money didn't matter to me.

Not even cars or fame from being a famous musician.

Not even having to think about the stress of traveling.

But spending the rest of my life with him and maybe even adding little members to our new family ? That mattered, more than anything.

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The End.

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