Second part of the story that got cut off in the last upload. I hope this works!

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"Guess I am too heavy," Kimiko said after a minute or two of laughing.

"No," Rai assured her, "if anything you're too light. I'm just a klutz that trips over things he leaves on his floor."

"You're a walking accident," Kimiko agreed with a smile stretching out on the bed, suddenly sleepy.

"Yeah well you're no Grace," he said stretch out next to her and shifting so that his arm hooked under her shoulders and drew her closer.

"Never said I was," Kimiko argued glancing over at him and watching as the light caught the pendant he always wore. Turning on her side and propping herself on her elbow Kimiko picked the pendant up off his chest and studied it. "You've had this forever haven't you?"

"For as long as I can remember," Rai agreed. He didn't know where or when the pendant came to him but he didn't go a day without it.

"You need a new string or something for it," Kimiko said fingering the leather strip the pendent was currently tied, "this one is getting all tattered. It might break one day and then you could loose the pendent."

"Yeah," Rai agreed inspecting the pendant himself. "I've been meaning to get a stronger chain or something for it but it always slips my mind and I just keep tying it with string or leather or something."

"Hm," Kimiko said through closed lips. Her head had fallen on his shoulder and eyes were dropping shut as she unsuccessfully fought a yawn.

"Don't yawn" Rai said fighting his own as he spoke, "you'll make me sleepy."

"Hmm," Kimiko said again.

"Kim?" Rai asked when he got no further response.

"Just a little power nap Rai," she mumbled in a sleepy tone.

"You're bad for me," Rai said with a smile as his own eyes dropped closed.

'I know,' Kimiko thought silently to herself before slipping into sleep.

End Flashback

That had been on Thursday and since then Kimiko had decided to get Rai a nice chain for his beloved pendant. Her first thought had been to go to Tiffany's or some other high end jewelry store but decided against it knowing that if Rai found out she went there he'd be angry at her for "wasting money on him". So instead Kimiko headed to one of the department stores that dotted the city and headed for the jewelry counters. She wasn't sure what she was looking for but knew that when she saw it she'd know.

Four stores later Kimiko was starting to get discouraged. "How hard can it be to find a chain?" she asked herself allowed.

"Looking for something in particular?" a man behind the counter asked.

"Yeah," Kimiko said immediately liking him for some reason. "I'm looking for a chain for a friend of mine. He always wears this pendant but its usually on this ratty piece of leather string that he has to replace. I wanted to get him a nice chain for it."

"What kind of pendant?" the seller asked.

"Circle with a swirl carved into it."

"Color?"

"I guess I'd say it was yellow, not really gold thought. I don't know what material it's made out of," Kimiko told him watching the man's young face. He wasn't much older then Kimiko, either fresh out of college or still in it.

"You know I think I have just the thing," he said darting to the other side of the counter and motioning for Kimiko to stay put. Kimiko didn't get her hopes up though; multiple sales people had told her that already. When the salesman reappeared he held a plain white box no bigger then Kimiko's hand. Setting it on the counter he pulled the top of and pulled the contents out for her to see. He was right it was perfect.

"Is the length ok?" he asked concerned. When Kimiko nodded mutely he continued, "It's a type of bronze and the links are small but strong so it looks like a solid weave of metal. Here." He handed it to her and Kimiko inspected it herself. She could see the pendant hanging from the end and the whole thing hanging around Rai's neck.

"Its perfect," Kimiko said handing it back.

"And it's on sale," the man said repacking the chain.

"Even better," Kimiko said with a laugh.

"Would you like it gift wrapped?" he asked and Kimiko nodded. "You are my last customer of the day," he said happily before frowning, "shoot we're out of ribbon."

"Its ok," Kimiko assured him.

"No," the man insisted, "if you don't mind waiting I'll go and get some more."

"Sure," Kimiko said still liking the man. No sooner had he disappeared to get more ribbon then Kimiko heard her name being called.

"Kimiko?" a soft voice asked questioningly. Kimiko spun around managing to keep her smile on her face even when she realized who the voice belonged to.

"Oh hey Dyris," Kimiko said with a little wave.

"What are you doing here?" Dyris asked walking over to where Kimiko stood.

"Just getting some shopping done."

"Secret Santa shopping?" Dyris pressed

"Maybe," Kimiko said with a mysterious little smile.

"Come on you can tell me," Dyris said stepping closer and when Kimiko's lips remained sealed Dyris continued, "well then maybe you can help me. I have no idea what to get Rai for Christmas."

"He's hard to shop for," Kimiko agreed.

"Any ideas? What are you getting him?" Dyris asked.

"Not telling," Kimiko said with a glance in Dyris' direction, "I want to keep it a secret."

"You can trust me," Dyris said and Kimiko considered it. She was about to tell her no again when Kimiko's phone buzzed. Apologizing Kimiko looked at the number and then got excited when she recognized her father's number.

"I'm sorry I have to take this," Kimiko said.

"No problem," Dyris assured, "I'll see you later."

"Moshi, Moshi Papa," Kimiko answered when Dyris walked away. "Wait Dad," Kimiko said when she had trouble hearing him, "let me move somewhere quieter." Kimiko looked around for signs of her salesman but didn't see him. 'He'll hold it,' she thought darting to a quieter part of the store.

"Sorry Dad, go ahead," Kimiko said when she found a quiet corner.

"Kimiko! It's so good to hear your voice," her father said from halfway around the world.

"Yours too Papa," Kimiko said happily, "you've been so busy lately. I can't remember the last time we talked."

"I know I know," her father apologized, "things have been so crazy. I got all of your phone messages though. I'm sorry you won't be seeing you for Christmas."

"Why wouldn't you see me at Christmas?" Kimiko asked suddenly nervous.

"Well you never answered my emails so I just assumed," her father trailed off.

"I sent you an email last week!" she said surprised.

"Oh no," her father said on the other end. "We had a major crazy with the computers here last week. Your email must have been lost."

"But I've sent you others," Kimiko said suddenly scared.

"I had to move to a reserved email account. Surly my secretaries told you?"

"No Poppa, nothing," Kimiko said. "Can I still come home? Is that a problem?"

"The company get has been booked up for the Christmas holiday," he father said sadly, "but I'll see if I could get you on a commercial plane or a friends' plane."

"Ok Dad," Kimiko said softly, "please let me know."

"I will Kimiko. I'm sorry but I cannot talk any longer."

"It's alright Dad. I've got something to do anyway."

"I love you Kimiko," her father said sincerely.

"I love you too Dad. Bye," Kimiko said before hanging up. She began to worry if she'd not make it home for Christmas after all but pushed those thoughts from her mind deciding to deal with it when it became a problem. Walking back to the jewelry counter she saw a new girl where her salesman had been.

"Um excuse me," Kimiko said catching her attention, "there was a man working here. Is he still around?"

"Phil?" the girl questioned. "He just left."

"Did he leave something for me?" Kimiko asked.

"Who are you?" the girl asked.

"A customer he was helping," Kimiko bristled slightly, "I was about to buy a bronze chain from him."

"Oh that thing," the girl suddenly seemed to realize what Kimiko was talking about. "Sorry, I just sold it."

"What!?!?" Kimiko exclaimed.

"Sorry," the girl said obviously not meaning it, "I didn't realize it was on hold."

"Wasn't it gift wrapped? Isn't that a pretty good indication someone was about to buy it?" Kimiko asked fighting her temper.

"Phil just said to give it to the girl waiting at the counter and told me to tell her good luck, didn't really get that part though."

"And there was a girl waiting at the counter that bought it?" Kimiko asked surprised.

"Yeah, after she made sure what it was," the girl said looking bored.

"Do you have anymore of those chains?" Kimiko asked her eyes sweeping the glass displays.

"Sorry, everything in this section was the last of what he had in stock."

"Oh," Kimiko said disappointed, "thanks anyway." Kimiko walked away feeling more down then she had in a long time. Trying to get her sprits up Kimiko set off to check a few more stores but by the time the sun set in the earlier evening she had come up empty handed.

'What am I going to do now?' she thought looking at the sky. 'No flight home, no gift for Rai and only five days to get everything done. I'm doomed'

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"You still don't have anything for your Secret Santa?" Keiko asked Thursday afternoon while dying her hair red and green.

"I just haven't found anything good yet," Kimiko said with a sigh. She hadn't told Keiko about the department story jewelry incident or the fact that she still didn't have a flight home. If she did tell Keiko, Kimiko had visions of the girl stuffing her into a suitcase and flying back to Japan that way. Though her immediate family, her mom and dad, lived in the states Keiko's family always flew back to Kyoto to visit her grown brother and grandparents that still lived in Japan.

"Well you're going to have to settle, the party is a twelve sharp tomorrow," Keiko scolded.

"I know, I know" Kimiko assured her before hopping off her bed. "I'm going to go talk to Rai," Kimiko decided aloud.

"Sounds good, tell him I said hi," Keiko said her focus on her hair. Kimiko walked out and headed toward the boys' dorms. Walking up to his room she was surprised to see the door open. A laugh from within told her why- Dyris was visiting. Kimiko was considering turning around and heading back to her room when Clay spotted her peeking in.

"Well hey Kimiko," he said looking up from the book he was studying.

"Hey Clay," Kimiko responded. Both Dyris and Rai turned from where they sat on the bed to look at Kimiko. It was hard for Dyris to do since she was practically sitting on Rai's lap. "Hey Rai, hey Dyris," Kimiko greeted.

"Hey Kimiko," Rai said with a smile, "what are you doing here?"

"Study break," Kimiko said with an indifferent shrug, "I thought I'd come visit."

"Well I was here to give Raimundo his present for Christmas only to realize I need to get him another one for under the tree," Dyris said snuggling closer to Rai.

"What do you mean?" Kimiko asked confused.

"Rai didn't tell you?" Dyris asked as Rai opened his mouth to reply. "He's staying here for Christmas and his going to spend the holidays with me!"
"Rai?" Kimiko asked confused. "You told me a little while ago that you were going home for break."

"Yeah well my sister got engaged and it was either fly back for the wedding or fly home for Christmas," Rai said with a shrug turning his eyes away. He was expecting Kimiko to yell and was surprised when she didn't. She was just staring at him a shocked look on her face. But her eyes weren't on his face but his chest area, or at least what could be seen of it. Dyris was pressed into him covering nearly every square inch.

"Wha, what's that on you neck," Kimiko struggled to say.

"Oh this?" Rai said picking up his pendent to show off the new chain it hung on. "Dyris got it for me for Christmas. Nice huh? We were just talking about this the other day. Kimiko?" he asked concerned realizing she was having an unusual reaction to the pendant. Her mouth had gone from being open with shock to drawn tight, as if she was keeping something in and her eyes were tearing up. "Kim?" he asked again trying to discreetly push Dyris off so he could see if Kimiko was ok.

"Its nothing," Kimiko said in a shaky voice suddenly looking at the floor, "I've to go." She then turned and rushed from the room.

"Kimiko!" Rai yelled after her jumping up and practically dumping Dyris in the process. By the time he made it to the door Kimiko was already gone from sight.

"You should go check on her," Clay encourage from behind. "Something set her off."

"I'm sure she's fine," Dyris said. "It's probably just stress from the finals."

"Yeah," Rai agreed though he was unsure.

"Go check on her Rai," Clay said suddenly sounding angry.

"Trust me," Dyris said, "she just needs some space."

"You think?" Rai asked turning back into the room.

"I know," Dyris assured.

"You are a grade A idiot Rai," Clay said gathering some of his things, stuffing them into his back pack and storming out.

"Seems like everyone is a tad cranky and a tad over worked," Dyris said sweetly.

"Finals can do that," Rai said in a distracted tone. Dyris pulled him down so he was sitting on the bed again.

"Forget about finals," Dyris urged. "They're done tomorrow and then we can spend the whole break together."

"Yeah," Rai said with a smile in her direction but his mind only on Kimiko.

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"I hate that girl, I hate that girl, I hate that girl," Keiko repeated over and over again the next morning as she and Clay walked toward their philosophy final.

"I can' believe that she'd buy that chain out from under Kimiko like that," Clay said with a shake of his head. Keiko had gotten him up to speed on everything last night after Kimiko had burst into their room, full of tears and telling Keiko what had happened.

"Believe it," Keiko said looking angry. "What a rotten awful girl."

"I don't like to talk unkindly of people behind their backs, especially women but she is about as evil as a Black Widow Spider," Clay agreed.

"What did Rai say when you told him?" Keiko asked. The two had agreed that even though Kimiko said she just wanted to forget about it, Raimundo need to know.

"Didn't believe me," Clay said with a shake of his head. "I left last night after the Kimiko thing but he wasn't in a good mood when I got back. I think he and Dyris fought."

"I wouldn't mind taking a wack at her," Keiko said looking stormy and Clay smiled.

"You've been living with Kimiko too long. You're starting to act and look like her," Clay observed.

"I don't think that's a bad thing," Keiko said thrusting her chin out.

"Neither do I," Clay agreed.

"Clay! Keiko!" Omi's familiar voice called and the two stopped to locate the short boy in the crowd. They spotted Jermaine first and then Omi who led the way.

"What's up guys?" Keiko asked. She wanted to tell the two what had happened with Kimiko but they looked like they had news.

"Kimiko just dropped this off to me with her apologizes after her last final," Omi said holding up a large brown envelope.

"What is it?" Keiko asked concerned.

"I guess her dad managed to get her a flight home but it was leaving this afternoon so she couldn't stay for the party," Jermaine explained.

"What do you mean?" Keiko asked confused.

"Her father's company jet was all booked up this week so she couldn't get home that way and I guess all the commercial flights were filled so she wasn't going to have to stay here for the holidays. But I guess her dad managed something cause she left a little while ago," Jermaine said wondering why this looked like it was new information to Keiko and Clay.

"She didn't tell me any of that," Keiko said feeling hurt.

"Kimiko told me to apologize for that," Omi said. "She did not want you to be worried."

"Selfless as ever," Clay said pushing his hate back and scratched his forehead.

"Yes," Omi agreed handing the envelope to Keiko. "This is for Kimiko's Secret Santa though she didn't tell me who it was."

"Process of elimination will take care of that," Jermaine said turning toward the building that held their classrooms, "now lets going or we'll miss our last final." The others reluctantly agreed and turned to start walking. Jermaine peered back though and saw a familiar pair of pig tails disappearing into the crowd.

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Sitting alone in a coffee house Kimiko went over the plan in her head again. Her package had made it to Keiko along with the story that she had gotten a ride home. That wasn't a total lie. Her father had called that morning to say that the company jet could take her home but it was on a tight schedule. It needed to be back in New York by the next morning, just enough time to go to Japan and back. Kimiko had been ecstatic to get away but thought of something after that. She still didn't have a present for Rai. After thinking long and hard on that Kimiko had decided what to do. A quick call to her father and to the pilot of the private jet had taken care of matters. When Rai received his present at the party he'd have two hours to get packed and get to the airport. The plane would then take him to Rio and be back to New York in time to pick up its next line of customers.

Kimiko sighed. She knew that Rai would never accept the offer straight from her, especially if he knew it meant her not making it home for Christmas. But Kimiko would catch a flight home early next week and be in Japan to spend New Years with her father. She'd just stay in the dorm until then and no one would be the wiser. Kimiko sighed again and looked at her watch. It was just noon now which meant the Secret Santa party was just starting. Everyone not staying over break had to be out of the dorms by five so she had a fair amount of time to kill. 'Where to after this?' Kimiko wondered staring down the hot chocolate in front of her. No answer came.

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"Present exchange time," Keiko called out catching eveyone's attention. The party had been going quite successful considering the all out scream fest that Keiko and Dyris had gotten into. Keiko hadn't cared about Rai at that point in time, just wanted to defend Kimiko. Much to her surprise after learning about the chain incident Ashley had also come to Kimiko's defense. Ashley and Dyris were about to get into an all out brawl when Rai had silence them with a yell, then broke up with Dyris. After a choice curse words Dyris had stormed out and Rai had let out a huge sigh before turning to the party and asking what there was to eat. After that the party had gone off without a hitch and even Chase Young seemed to be having a good time despite the lack of Kimiko. That had disappointed Rai.

"I wanted to apologize to her," he told the others not citing a specific offense.

"Call her when she gets off the plane," Keiko suggested and Rai had silently agreed.

"Everyone have their gifts?" Keiko asked looking around.

"I've got the one I was suppose to give to Kimiko," Jack said hold up the poorly wrapped box.

"I'll make sure she gets it after break," Keiko said picking it up and wondering what the heck Spicer had come up with.

"I don't have a gift," Rai said not putting two and two together.

"Well then this is yours," Keiko said pulling the brown envelope from her bag and handing it to Rai. "I guess Kimiko was your Secret Santa."

"I guess," Rai said turning the packet over in his hands. He then realized everyone was staring at him. "What?"

"Well open it," Omi urged. Everyone seemed to be interested in the contents of the sealed envelope. Rai looked at everyone oddly and then pulled out a pocket knife and cut a line in the top. He then fished out the contents, his eyes widening when he realized what it was.

"It's a ticket to Rio," he breathed in surprise.

"That's so not in the price limit," Keiko muttered.

"There's a note on top that says 'sorry its not in the price limit Keiko'," Rai said holding the piece of paper out for Keiko to see.

"She's good," Keiko observed. Rai ignored her and picked up a folded piece of paper with his name written in Kimiko's hand writing on the front. Opening it up he walked away from prying eyes to read what Kimiko had written.

Rai-

Sorry I couldn't be there to give you this in person. I had another gift in mind for you but decided at the last minute that this was the best gift I could give, even if it does fall outside the price limit.(Again tell Keiko I'm sorry about that) I hope you have great holiday and give my love to your wonderful family. I'll see you in the next term,

-Love Kimiko

Rai grinned when he read her note, feeling a warmth spread through him that he always associated with Kimiko. Looking at the flight information Rai hurried to say his goodbyes to everyone at the party.

"Why the rush?" Clay asked.

"I've only got two hour before the plane leaves," he said with a smile, "I'm going home!"

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"That's a pretty amazing thing you did for Raimundo," a familiar voice said from behind, startling Kimiko.

"Jermaine! You sacred me," Kimiko said then suddenly realized she'd been caught.

"You shouldn't day dream when you're alone in the city," he said taking a seat on the bench beside her. She'd been watching the boats go by in the harbor and starting at the Statue of Liberty.

"How'd you find me?" she asked once he settled.

"Took me a while," Jermaine said but I narrowed it down. He then grew more sober. "You gave up your flight home for Raimundo didn't you?" Kimiko only nodded. "That's possibly one of the greatest things I've ever heard. They're gong to make a Christmas made for TV movie out of this story." Kimiko laughed and seeing that Jermaine continued. "I see it now, Lucy Lu can play you and they'll call it The Secret Santa Sacrifice."

"Secret Snowflake Sacrifice," Kimiko corrected with a smile, "we must be PC now don't we."

"True, true," Jermaine agreed. There was silence then and the two just watched the water.

"Snowflakes are funny things," Kimiko said suddenly.

"What do you mean?" Jermaine asked.

"When they're falling from the sky they seem so simple, just little balls of white fluff. But if you look at them closely they're so complicated."

"A good metaphor for life," Jermaine observed.

"I wish it would snow," Kimiko said longingly. Maybe if the city was covered in white she wouldn't feel so gloomy.

"Maybe you'll get your Christmas wish," Jermaine said feeling the wind pick up.

"I already got my wish," Kimiko said confidently. Jermaine put a comforting arm around her.

"Yeah well you deserve two."

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"Welcome aboard Mr. Pedrosa," the pilot said as Rai moved up into the tiny jet.

"Call me Rai," he said with smile. The plane's co-pilot said a polite hello and then returned to his work. The only attendant on the plane told Rai he could choose any seat he wanted. "Kinda seems like a waste since I'm the only one this plane," Rai said looking around.

"It would have been just as empty if Ms. Tohomiko was on board," the pilot said sitting down.

"Yeah well she got an earlier flight so," Rai trailed off not really sure where he was going with that.

"Ms. Tohomiko got another flight?" the pilot said surprised. "Huh, when she called me this morning to tell me you were taking her seat on the plane she didn't mention that she had another flight lined up."

"Wait? What?" Rai asked confused.

"Ms. Tohomiko was supposed to fly to Japan in this time slot. The plane is all booked up by associates of the company for the next few weeks. As far as I know she isn't heading home until near New Years."

"So you are telling me," Rai said slowly, "that Kimiko is still in New York City? She can't go home because she gave her flight up for me?"

"Yeah kid," the pilot said concerned, "you ok?"

"I have to get off this plane," Rai said suddenly jumping up. The door was still open so Rai darted for it.

"Whoa kid!" the pilot called. "Are you saying you aren't going to Rio?"

"Are you crazy? I've got to find Kimiko!" Rai yelled back. "Send my bag back to Mercer Academy please."

"Odd kid," the pilot said leaning back in his seat. "But at least I get the night off."

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Central Park seemed unusually quite for some reason. Kimiko navigated her way through the large part aware of her surroundings but still somehow in a daze. She and Jermaine had talked for a while and the boy had offered multiple times to let her spend the holidays with his family. Kimiko promised to keep it in mind but she knew that she probably wouldn't intrude on Jermaine's family festivities. She knew that Christmas was important to his family and didn't want to disturb them. Christmas in Japan was nothing like the celebration that occurred in America. It was a special time of year but not everyone was Christian in Japan. Most people observed the holiday and exchanged gifts but Christmas Eve was actually the biggest date night of the year. New Years was the time to spend with family and she'd be with her father for that. So why was she so down?
'Because things will never be the same again,' Kimiko thought. 'Between what happened with Dyris yesterday and my feelings I'll be surprised if he even wants to talk to me again.' Kimiko smiled as she rounded a curve in the trail. 'I wonder if that idiot will even realize what I did. Hopefully not, its better if he thinks I'm in the air heading for Japan.'

Kimiko sighed for what felt like the millionth time that day and looked at her watch. It was nearing six and the dorms would be empty. 'I should head back and warm up,' Kimiko thought and then her stomach growled.

"Maybe get some food on the way," she said aloud and started walking toward the school.

"KIMIKO!" a voice suddenly yelled and Kimiko whirled around.

"Raimundo?" Kimiko questioned unsure if her eyes were playing tricks on her. When he got within a few feet of her she realized that they weren't and that the real Raimundo Pedrosa was striding purposefully toward her. "What are you doing here?" she asked when he was in hearing range. "You're gong to miss the flight!"

He stopped inches from her, his face red from the wind, running, and yelling. His lungs burned with the coldness of the air and he'd left his jacket on the plane so he was both chilled and hot at the same time. But for all the discomforts that ran through him he only had one thought in mind. Something seemed to take possession of his body and his arms suddenly reached out and grabbed Kimiko pulling her close. Kimiko gave cry of protest that Rai ignored as his mouth descended on hers. Both had had kissed before but none like this. Kimiko went limp, then only thing keeping her from sneaking to the ground was Raimundo's arms around her. She felt light headed but more alive and aware then in her whole life. Rai was enthralled with her lips, some how they were both soft and strong and pressed back into him with as much fervor as he gave her. He'd always known that she fit well with him but holding her, pressed this closely and intimately to her, was entirely different. Her body was completely molded to him like it had been made only for this. And maybe it had.

All too soon Raimundo broke the kiss but pressed his forehead to her, not moving another inch from her or her warmth. Kimiko seemed to get her feet under her finally but continued to stay pressed close to him. But as perfect as this all seemed Kimiko knew it was wrong and after savor it for a moment more pulled away. Rai looked at her surprised.

"What are you doing here Rai?" Kimiko asked seriously, trying to wipe the kiss from her mind.

"What the hell do you think I'm doing here? I'm looking for you. I can't believe you gave up your trip home for me," Rai said looking at her eyes. He could tell she was fighting back tears.

"Happy Christmas," she said biting back a sob.

"Kimiko," Rai said moving to hold her again but she stepped away.

"You have a girlfriend Rai," Kimiko said sternly.

"No I don't we broke up," Rai told her.

"Don't lie Rai," Kimiko said with a shake of her head.

"I'm not lying," Rai yelled back. "I just did something I should have a long time ago."

"If this is about the chain thing," Kimiko started but Rai cut her off.

"This just about that," Rai said praying to every God he could think of that this would get through Kimiko's stubbornness. "I'm here because it took me this long to realize that you are my real family. No one has ever done even half the things you've done for me. Kimiko you're amazing and I was just too much of an idiot to realize that it went beyond friendship. I guess I was afraid of losing that friendship but I am gaining so much more."

As Rai spoke tears began to leak from Kimiko's eyes.

"Can I say something totally corny and cliché that you probably won't even believe," Rai asked her stepping closer.

"You can try," Kimiko said with a laugh. His arms wrapped around her waist, drawing her closer.

"I've loved you from the moment I met you but didn't acknowledge it cause I'm an idiot," Rai said with a charming smile. Kimiko laughed and buried her face in his sweater.

"Can I say something totally cliché and corny that you probably won't believe," Kimiko copied his line.

"I doubt I won't believe it," Rai told her give her a little squeeze of encouragement.

"I've love you from the moment I met you too but I was too sacred to do anything about it," Kimiko said happily. Rai bent his head and kissed her lightly.

"I'm glad we both wised up," Rai said breathing her in.

"I never thought I'd be good enough for you," Kimiko said quietly.

"That's one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. I know I'll never be worthy of you but I'll always try," Rai said the first thing that popped into his head. "That was pretty corny too huh?"

"No," Kimiko said with a shake of her head raising on her toes to kiss him lightly, "it was perfect."

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Pretty corny and cheesy ending I just had to end it happily. I just had to!! Anyway this was a loooooong one-shot (just over 25 pages long!) and is my Christmas gift to you. I hope you all enjoyed. I did some minor editing but will probably repost it completely edited at some point in time. I hope you all have a safe and wonderful and of course happy holidays with the ones you love. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!