"Oh, I'm sure everything is fine, Musashi-kun," said Mamori as she held her phone to her left, her right hand clearing up her desk. "I don't think he's ignoring you these past months, he is grateful to you after all for all the help you've given him. I think something came up. Yeah, I think he may have gotten into the NFL team. He's being sketchy about it with me, too. Hmm? Me? I'm fine. I'm finally done with my two years here and they'll be transferring me to America by the next month. Of course I'll see you soon. I need to see you and the rest of the boys before I go, don't I? But really, thank you for everything, Musashi-kun."

Sighing, she kept her mobile in her handbag. Everything seemed to be in order. She has all the necessary documents in hand, all her other files and notes arranged in the right order. Good, she could go home now. All the other teachers had left except for her, as she had a lot to prepare before her transfer.

The sound of footsteps echoed in the long corridor outside the teacher's lounge. Who could be here at this hour? Was it security making his rounds? That's odd... it's still light out, the setting sun painting the room orange.

The sound was getting closer now, but Mamori thought nothing of it. She grabbed her bag, ready to leave when a figure stood by the doorway.

She stared, dumbfounded by the sight.

The figure grinned in response. "What kind of a fucking expression is that? I don't think I changed that much...

Fucking Manager."

Her right hand clasped her mouth, holding back a gasp and a sob. She couldn't believe the emotions rushing through her at that very moment, which felt almost ridiculous. It had only been two years, and yet...

Where have you been? I've been waiting here for so long. I've missed you so much.

As if sensing her thoughts, Hiruma stepped forward and held her in his arms. Mamori hugged him back, determined to hold back her tears, at least for now. "You idiot... you should have called."

"And miss this amazing reaction? No fucking way."

"You wanted to see me cry?"

"No, I wanted to see how much I've missed you too."

Mamori couldn't reply, other than to hold him tighter. They held on to each other for a little longer, before Mamori pulled back. "What are you doing here, anyways?"

Hiruma grinned. "Came to pick you up, of course."

She stared back at him, dumbfounded. "... But I thought I was going to meet you there? Aren't you busy?"

"You'd think I'd make you wait any fucking longer? Fuck that, I already got one part of my life set. I might as well get the other part ready, too."

Mamori stared at him. "For someone so careful, that sounds strangely reckless of you. I hope everything there really is settled."

"Do you think I'd be here if it wasn't?"

She shook her head. "You're right, I'm just worrying over you as usual. After all, you haven't really called in the past month."

"Keh, that shouldn't have you doubting me."

"I know."

He was holding her by her waist now, forehead resting on hers. The sound of their heartbeats remained a calm, steady rhythm that seemed to assure them both. They were together, finally together.

"The wait ends here," he whispered to her. "After all the hell you've been through, are you ready to spend the rest of your life having to bear with an evil tyrant like me?"

She smiled, her lips inches from his. "After all the hell I've been through, bearing with an evil tyrant is a cinch."

Cackling, he closed the gap between them.

And that's it. *bows* Thank you very much for the amazing journey as I wrote this fic. I don't think I could have finished this fic without the amazing support I received as I wrote it. To the amazing people who left me wonderful reviews, and those who sent me messages on Tumblr, asking me about this fic, all of you have played a role in urging me on, to keep writing even when I struggled and doubted my ability to write. Like every fic I had written, this one has also taught me a lot. But I could not have completed this had it not been for the amazing love and support you have all shown me. As a writer, I am incredibly grateful to have such amazing readers. You all have been amazing, and I cannot thank you enough.

A big thank you to Elis for being a part of this journey and being my beta. I owe a lot to you, hun. Thanks for being an awesome bestie!

You're all welcome to talk to me any time! I'd really love to hear from you as I plan my next writing conquest. I hope you continue to support me as after much thinking, I may just write my own original story. But that remains to be seen, as I also have ideas to write more multichapter fics for HiruMamo and even SenaSuzu.

Until then, take care everyone and I hope this journey was a great one for you as it was for me.