Passion In Her Eyes

" Unbreakable Love "

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Disclaimer: None of the characters belong to me except for the OC and the plotline. Althought having Himeko and Chikane for my own wouldn't be such a bad idea.

Sum: Himeko, a miserable woman and fiancé of Souma, found out that her boyfriend was cheating on her with her best friend. With a broken heart, she found herself on the street where she found a girl who would capture her heart and cherish it.

A/N: Good news, if you are reading this than you are about to read the last chapter of Passion In Her Eyes. This story is supposed to be longer but one problem lead to another. I'm quite proud of myself since this is my first ever story with an ending! Oh, and I'm very sorry for the LATE update.

WARNING!!!!

This story is NOT BETA (Reason? My beta is very busy and is unable to read this long chapter)!!!!

There will be lots of errors you will encounter as you read this.

I'm only putting this up because it was a request from one of the reader.

If you would like to beta read this story than please email me or tell me that you want to on the review.

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READ THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!

And don't expect much but expect less from this chapter.

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I might be persuaded to write another one if enough people want me to :)

Himeko rested her head comfortably against her crossed arms as a pair of amysthest lazily took in the foreign surrounding. If her mind was not clouded by thought of uncertainty, she would've rejoiced over the fact that she, Himeko, was getting marry by the end of this week. Frustrated by her indecisive approach toward the supposed to be the happiest event in her life, she settled to just set her problem free...if just for a moment.

The reflection of today's weather complemented with the blond's confused emotion. One moment it was shining with intensity, but the next, cloudy and on the verge of breaking into tear. Yet, her surrounding seemed not at all fazed by the tumulting storm brewing within her heart, crying out that for once in her life, listen to the unspoken please.

One of her hand unconsciously slipped into the water below, only to be greeted by the cold but refreshing caress. A smile graced her lips, remembering the day, two years and four months ago, when she first meet Chikane...a name she had come to love. She was very much angry with her mysterious friend's behavior for not contacting her but knew in her heart that she can never be truly angry with her. She loves her too much...yes...love. Himeko was desperately head over heel in love with the object of her unbreakble affection, and yet, she cannot do anything to fill in that empty hole in her heart.

Over the years, she cannot get the images of crystal blue eyes lovingly held her gaze. She cannot forget the beautiful girl's sulky voice whispering in her ears. The soft touch of her hands trailing a heated path down her arms. Or the creamy soft skin sensuously engraving its erotic dance into her memories. No matter how hard she had tried to forget that very eventful night, she truly cannot forget every moment of it.

It was love at first sight...

Himeko wanted to cry but knew that there was no more tear left to be shed since she had done it every night since the day she had been told by Souma that they will be moving to Venice, Italy. Still remembering the day when she saw her hope and dream burning into dust before her eyes through the small window of the airplane as lifted off from the ground, she was through crying. If she would have followed her heart back than and clung to Chikane with her life than maybe she will not be in this position.

"If only had I followed my heart, oh Chikane-chan. Where are you now? I wish to see you once more if only for a split second..." Himeko sighed. Maybe, Himeko thought, maybe I should cancel the wedding and devote myself to find Chikane. As good as the idea sound in her irrational state of mind, she knew deep in her heart that her unfortunate future depended on the success of the marriage. Her father had made it clear that if she was to even think of escaping from the proposal then she is as good as dead. If it were anyone else, they would've taken the statement as a mere joke, but to Himeko, it was a threat, one that he'll surely follow through.

For all she knew, Chikane might not even remember her since she was half drunk that night. Himeko giggled at the thought of her object of affection trying to seduce her. She looked up into the vast sky above, maybe, if she were to see Chikane again. This time, she will not let her go so easily and fight for what her heart had been dying to tell her all of these years, not lust...but love

"Where are you now I wonder? Do you love me as much as I has come to love you?"

"Himeko!" Mako-chan screamed, waving her hands back and forth.

The blond looked up to see her friend standing next to her fiancé. She sadly smiled before getting up on her feet and jumping off the gondola over to the wooden plank. Two arms immedietly crushed her into a hug. Yes, she knew. Souma had been cheating on her with her best friend, still have been to this day, but she was never the strong type to confront the disturbing situation. It was easier to just ignore and forget.

"So, how do you like it here?" Mako pulled back to give her blond friend some needed space.

"It's very...beautiful," Himeko stated with little interest in her monotonous voice.

"Just beautiful? You got to be kidding me...Hey, how about you go visit that cathedral church where the wedding is going to take place. I'd heard it's a sight that will take your breath away," Mako suggested before pushing the protesting blond into the direction of the church. "Have fun!"

"But..." Defeated, Himeko solemnly made her way down a seclusive street, leading to what might be her future.

Why is there so much trees?

Lost!

What's that sound?!... Oh, it just the birds...

LOST!

Get a hold of yourself Himeko! You are a grown woman...a very overreactive grown woman...

She hated to admit it but she has no idea where she's heading. Why didn't she just take the long way and save herself all of this trouble from the start. Oh yeah! She thought she knew where she was going, were she ever wrong. Now, all she needed was to find someone to direct her into the right direction.

For some unknown reason, she was compelled by a force pointing across a bridge covered in vines and blooming flowers. Her feet somehow heard the whisper and began to move on its own account. At first, her pace was slow and uncertain, but once she got over the fear, nothing can stop her once she is on the run. Faster. and Faster. It was calling her to hurry before it's too late. Time is running out. Tick Tock... Just like a movie, everything flashes before the audiences' eyes in motion by motion. Feet increasingly slow came to a stop as little speck of dust frame by frame rippled onto the scene before the viewer's eyes and in the blink of an eyes. Normality was back, showing us the profile of Himeko standing in front of a... "Pure masterpiece!" Himeko gasped, still too shocked by what she's seeing.

Its decorative and distinctive profile made it among the most olympian thing to surface, proudly reaching for the sky in all of its glory.

"There you are!" Mako screamed, "Come on, we don't have all day."

"Wait a minute! If you're already here than why am I standing here? You could have saved me the trouble of getting lost if you could have suggested my company earlier," Himeko fumed, angry that she was left behind, once again.

"Sorry, it wasn't my idea to come here anyway. Souma, here, seems to change his mind on the last minute."

Himeko watched as the couple began to argue with one another before disappearing into the hall of the cathedral. She followed behind, unaware that a fourth person is also presented.

Himeko was very surprised to see how grand the place actually looked up close and personal. While its external decoration and location capture the eye, the internal design itself is quite remarkable. The octagonal church, ringed by a classic vocabulary caught the eyes of its watcher. The interior has its architectural elements demarcated by the coloration of the material, and the central nave with its ring of saints atop a balustrade is a novel design. It amazed her how mere human being like herself can create such heavenly creation.

Suddenly, her heart began to skip a beat for some unknown reason. Her body quivered unconcously, sensing a massive force pulling on her senses. She had experienced this strange reaction two years and four months ago on that very murky night and also when Chikane came into her life for the first time. She can't quite figure out the connection between the two but something was telling her that she was close to the true. Not that it mattered but she was just the curious type who like to seek the truth. It would also confirm the bond that she and Chikane shared.

She's here...

"I've finally found you...Will you smile for me?" a husky voice whispered from behind before she can feel heated breath blowing, no...caressing her ears. Even in death, she knew exactly who the voice belong to. The same sensuous voice that had been haunting her dream.

"C-Chikane?" Himeko breathed into a whisper, barely audible to the ears.

Two strong, yet gentle, arms lovingly wrapped from behind around Himeko's small waist, making the girl blushed.

"Mhmm...I miss the sense of your soft skin," Chikane snuggled closer into the crook of her neck, as she tightened her arms around the girl.

She didn't care who would be watching them any more as she pulled away. Seeing the look of disappointment on the beautiful girl's blue eyes, Himeko forcefully hugged Chikane from the front with every ounce of strength she has left. "I miss you too, Chikane-chan. Don't ever leave me again, please?" Himeko begged.

Surprised, Chikane returned the hug, showing how much she had missed her adorable blond haired friend. "Not if you leave me first, Himeko..." Chikane promised, meaning every words of it. " Do you know how much I have missed you. Over the years, I have waited every nights under the tree for your return, wishing to see you once more. I was afraid at first when you did not show up at your mansion only to find out that you are to be wed and moving away. My heart at that moment was shattered into pieces, even the heaven itself cannot mend my broken heart. Every night, your present would flood its way into my dream. Night after night, I praised to the angel above to reunite us once again. I don't know what it is Himeko, but I can't seem to forget you...I've tried, really I did..."

Himeko closed her eyes, being in the protective arms of this wonderful girl was pure bliss. Who knew love can feel this good, this complete. God, Himeko silently cried. She have never been desperately wanting another's warm before like she's now.

"Come with me," Chikane pulled away, pleasing Himeko to for once follow her hearts.

Himeko shyly looked up, what she saw was... passion in those dark stormy blue. She have never noticed it before but Chikane's eyes were very expressive, especially of her feeling, and right now it have her name written all over it. She was afraid to let herself go, to be out of the safety haven of normality. For years, she have tried hard to work her way into society, to be accepted, to be viewed as someone who's worth more than the money they have in their pocket. If she was to risk everything for love, will she look back and regret it someday. Like everybody, guessing what the future might hold will only be their tragic flaw since fate seemed to lurk its head unannounced once in a while.

What would she have to loss, Himeko questioned herself. Money? She doesn't need it. A place in society? Yeah right, she have always felt indifferent about the high class trying but simply failing to put on facade after facade just to make themselves seem a little richer. A husband? That's a laugh, especially when he's cheating on you with your best friend. She have nothing to loss at all in the end especially when the reward will be much more than she can ever have hoped for.

"Yes," Himeko answered, bringing a smile onto Chikane's flawless face. The blue haired girl was about to kiss Himeko, sealing their unspoken promises once and for all.

"You again," Souma coughed, glaring daggerly into an icy blue eyes, "Let go of her you freak! I've heard all about you and your obsessive and immoral way with my Himeko!"

"What's going on?" Mako looked from Chikane to her lover, "and who are you?"

Sensing the stiffened body under her arms, Himeko pulled back a little to see Souma glaringly stared at her beloved, which suprisingly irritated her.

"Get away from her Himeko! Don't you see, she's trying to seduce you! She's trying to break us apart!" Souma screamed.

"Calm down," Mako interrupted.

"Calm down!? Why should I! She's trying to steal my fiancé! No one, and I mean, no one, will say no to Souma!"

"What have gotten into you," Mako scowled, never have she seen her lover this raged before. "I don't know what is going on here, but whatever it is, you better listen to what Himeko have to say first before throwing a fist about what she can and can't do."

"She is not oblige to say anything if she does not wishes to. I suggest that you watch what you are saying Souma, or you might regret the consequences of your action," Chikane replied mysteriously, her voice not lacking any confident.

"Who do you think you are! Himeko, you have until tomorrow to make your decision on who you want to be with. I'll be waiting here...might I add, with your father... The wedding will proceed here in the cathedral exactly at two in the afternoon. And Himeko, one more thing, you should know your place. A women's duty is to obey her husband's every command because they are a disgrace to society. A worthless pieces of trash," Souma smirked, seeing the conflicted expression on his fiancé's face.

Both Himeko and Chikane watched as the man slammed the door behind him.

"I-I'm sorry..."Mako apologized, ashamed of herself for not recognizing Souma's close minded and arrogance self.

"Why do you wish to apologize when it is not your words that had been spoken," Chikane mused by the fact that anyone would want to defend the rude and arrogance man.

"I'm not defending him...I'm apologizing for letting it go this far. I should have known that he was raised to be a bastard but what I want to say is I was too narrow minded to see between the line and let him have his way with Himeko," Mako didn't wait to hear what the couple have to say and made a dash toward the door, leaving the two confused girls behind, still questioning the girl's proclamation.

Himeko sighed. She was very tire. Why does Souma always have to be the roadblock that prevent her from true happiness.

"Are you mad?" Chikane asked worryly, tilting her head to the side.

Himeko blushed unconsciously, finding Chikane to be very adorable before looking down at two glorious...another blush.

Chikane's laugh was melodic, harmonic with a tinge of maturity lingering at the tip.

"I-I..." Defeated, she closed her eyes. Laying her head on Chikane's shoulder, she horsely whispered, "Will you take me home?" She could feel Chikane's chin atop of her head, nodding.

Two years and four months, Himeko have been searching for the mysterious blue eyes who she gave her heart away to unintentionally... unannounced...yet, it gave her a flicker of hope. A small glimmer of burning fire in the pit of her stomach urged her to grab a hold of that light and never let it go. If Himeko had never meet Chikane...a name that slipped passed her lips so tenderly you can feel the softness of the word...she would have thrown away the only one life God have presented it to her and fade into the shadow as if she wasn't given a chance at life.

The light crossed the corner of her eyes as another gondola slided through the water to a destination unknown to her. The night sky was moonless, derive of its usual beauty surrounded by infinite brilliant of glorious stars. A slip of tear sneaked its way down the youthful face of a girl too new to the world. A harsh, competitive world where peoples are crude unsympathetic.

The back of her hand wept the tear away and came to rest atop a strong shoulder. The girl with a face she never had the pleasure to admire was described as "breathtaking". A word that's too commonly used to depict a girl with so much to offer. It was her who caused Himeko's heart to beat faster when she would smile her way and stirred a core in the string of her burning passion to be loved.

Time after time, she had tried to erase the memories she have come to treasure with much appreciated bounce to her step, but each time it would come crawling back begging to not be abandon. A lost puppy wanting to find a home to call its own, a place of security, and maybe a piece of precious memories that is to be loved by its beholder.

The street was empty like it was before, not even the peoples who lived in the apartment were home. As the gondola nutted through the darkened water and into a darkened tunnel only to be seen at the other end of the light. Himeko rubbed the sleep off her eyes, wanting to stay awake, before a yawn slipped pass her lips.

As much as she was willing to listen to her heart, she still need a little rest once in a while and now is the time. She have been restless for night on since the day she had first meet the face that she gave her affection to. Something about the girl gave a sense of familiarity she so much wanted to remember. Her eyes came to a close for a slight second, it opened in a hurry again, and then meeted again. This time it stayed close.

Chikane watched as her beloved angel snuggled up into the comfort of her neck. She didn't know why but being with Himeko made her feel completed. Actually, in the last two years, when she said she have tried to forget about her, she lied. Never would she gave the priceless memories of their meager time spend together for anything.

Thanks to the blond, she has even given the future ahead a thought or two. If you were to go back in time before she had met Himeko, you would see a lonely girl sitting in front of her piano, crying, wishing, wanting. When she couldn't take it any more, she would seek solitude outside of her own home. She would gave up on her life and become one of the many hopeless nobody who wander the street aimlessly before she finally gave into fatigue and close her eyes. Not worrying if she would awake to find herself chained inside an abandoned warehouse with a dangling burn out bulb in front of her eyes or if she would ever to wake up again.

What she had awaken to find was hope. Himeko had made it possible for her to live again. Maybe, that was the reason why she had come back to the place where she was born. To rediscover the innocent that she had once lost, and look what she have found instead, that flickering hope. Himeko sighed happily, making Chikane heart's skip a beat. No matter what, she will not give Himeko up even if she have to fight for it.

"Himeko, can I kiss you?" Chikane whispered, as she lowered herself to the parted lips that she have been wanting to taste since the moment she had laid eyes on its owner.

"It's about time," Himeko giggled, opening one eyes. She blushed, not flinching from the intense buildup of years of suppressed passion. Chikane's eyes once again took on a smoky ocean blue that is not only alluring but also very seductive.

"I love you, even more than life itself..." Chikane sincerely confessed. A flicker of light shimmered in her eyes.

Himeko almost choked in tear upon hearing the three letter words that she had dreamt of hearing. Nothing had prepared for what happened next. Himeko rose to her knee before throwing her arms around Chikane's neck. She didn't wait to hear what Chikane have to say and gave into her long over due passion. She did the only thing she knew. She kissed her with such burning fire that weakened Chikane's knee, making her fall onto her back. Himeko had never enjoyed kissing but when she felt Chikane opening her mouth, she wasted no time to show how much she wanted...no needed to be one with Chikane. Himeko greedily devour every bit of the ambrosia that Chikane was willing to offer, which was more than she can bargain for.

What started as a simple kiss had turned into an explosive flame. Chikane's hand snaked its way under Himeko's blue cotton shirt. As her fingers caressed the silky skin, it made a burning path, sending a heated sensation of ecstasy throughout the blond's excited body. They continued to kiss, never a lingering doubt in mind, before breaking apart. Their breath hotly mingled within the small gap of their lips. Both Himeko and Chikane smiled into yet another passionate kiss, leaving them breathless, wanting more.

"I-I love you too, Chikane-chan," Himeko gasped between breath. She was in heaven. When their lips would meet, her heart would skip a beat. Every time they touch, she would get this electric static souring through her body. The beating of Chikane's heart against her bosom was enough to drive the blond into a frenzy. Lips tasting lips. Skin igniting fire against skin. Soul searching for the other half. A night of crouching amber of pure yet riveting passion.

"Himeko, tell me. Would you still want to be with me if I were poor? Penniless. Would you gives up everything for me? Everything you've worked up till now going into smoke? Being with me can mean living on the street. You will be shun by society even and condemn as a piece of trash, as Souma had once claimed. Would you still want to be with me even after knowing that?"

Himeko looked up, seeing how serious Chikane's eyes were. Yet, it didn't matter to her any more, nothing really does these day except for the person looking down at her with so much love in her eyes. Instead of answering, she just nodded her head slightly before snuggling into the arms of her lover. How can Chikane ask such a thing. Then it hitted her, the girl she'd rescued from that dark night two years ago.

"I remember now, that's why you looked so familiar Chikane-chan. You're her..." Himeko mumbled under the crook of her lover's neck, "I should have known. You're the only one who could ever make my heart beat faster. You're the one calling me that night, that nudging voice in the back of my head."

Chikane smiled, thankful, that Himeko was not mad at her for keeping it a secert. Actually, she had planned on telling her lover but after that night, their path never seemed to cross.

"Really, Chikane-chan. I don't care how much you have in your pocket. If you were to ask me to run away with you two years ago than I might have second thought. But, after two years, I cannot get you out of my head. I will be where you are, because without you, I'm as good as dead. You makes me feel complete. Money is not always the answer to every prayer because you are the answer to mine. All I ask is for us to never be apart." Himeko was surprised by how much she had come to love the girl. It seemed as if in another life, they were lover torn apart, and in this life, their heart came insearch for its other half. She had always felt loved when she's in the present of this girl, so beautiful that even the moon have to surrender in defeat. The one who'd stolen her heart away.

Last night was indeed... passionate, Himeko blushed at the thought, still half awake. Gently, she lifted herself up. With the back of her hand, she tried to rub the sleep off of her eyes, before looking around to find that she was alone. "Chikane-chan?" Himeko worryly cried, "Please, don't leave me." She didn't care who would be watching. All she ever wanted was her Chikane. Was last night just a wishful dream? Himeko looked down to see that she was indeed fully clothed but what bring comfort to her heart was Chikane's shell necklace next to her on the wooden floor. Under it were a white envelope which Himeko hastily proceeded to tear it open.

To my beloved angel,

As you are reading this, please divert your attention to the right for one moment of your time.

Himeko turned and a smile made its way around her lips. There, a car was parked, waiting for her.

Please, enjoy yourself today. If you still wish to attend Souma's wedding ceromony than don't hesitate to tell the driver you wishes to go there. He will not question your action. By the stroke of midnight, if you believe in our love, than all you have to do is tell the driver that you are ready. To make it a surprise, I would like to keep the destination of my whereabout a secret. Listen to what your heart is telling you, Himeko, because I cannot be the one to decide on your happiness. All I have ever wanted was to see your smile.

Many kisses,

C.H.

"Oh, Chikane-chan. My happiness is with you. Don't you see that. I don't care if you are poor or rich. What I care is to be in your arms, where I truly belong," Himeko said to no one in particular. She got up from the deck of the boat before running over to the waiting driver who greeted her with a warm smile.

"Good-day, Ma'am." he bowed hid head in respect which surprised the blond, even the driver that worked for Souma wasn't this half as respectful as the man standing in front of her.

"Um...g-good-day...to you too," she began to frantically tell the driver that he doesn't need to be formal around her.

"It is my duty, one that I'm obliges to follow," he shoved Himeko into the back seat, not wanting to hear Himeko's protests, "Believe me ma'am, you are worth my respect." Himeko looked confused, with a capital C, but she didn't get the chance to ask him before the car door closed in front of her opened mouth.

"What does he mean by, 'worth my respect'?" she asked herself the same question throughout the whole day.

She could feel the car rumpling into motion and pulling into the raucous street of Venice.

"Ma'am, my master had instructed that you enjoy yourself today. At exactly two, I will drive you Venice's most prestigious palace where you will decide on what dress you will wear to the ball," he announced through the intercom. Himeko stiffened at the mention of the number two, reminding her that she will not only disgrace her honor but also her father's rage if she were to ever meet him again.

"Ball?" She was confused, why would Chikane want her to go to a ball, and if she had heard correctly, the only ball around is in honor of the Himemiya, world's richest family. Why? She asked herself. Didn't Chikane mentioned before that she was anything but rich. Her head hurt, but a part of her was excited, excited to find out Chikane's true identity. She had been intrigued by the girl behind the mystery. When she had first say that she was poor, it had brought up some suspicion on her part. The way Chikane speak, the way she walk, the way she carry herself in front of other, and that aura of high authority, was anything but poor. Whoever Chikane was, Himeko was willing to risk everything, in the name of love.

"Ma'am, we are here." The driver held the door open.

Himeko was skeptical at first of his action. She looked up to see a smirk on his face, which screamed, ''You are in for a big surprise!" She thanked him before getting off. To her shock, she was looking at an image of Chikane's face. "Chikane-chan?"

"Please follow me, we still have a long day to go," the man didn't seemed to be at all awestruck by the billboard of his mistress's face in front of Venice's most prestigious palace.

Himeko followed behind, still in shock by what she'd just seen. "Who are you really Chikane-chan?" As she walked across the long corridor leading into the main room, thousands of maids stopped what they were doing and came running out, lining themselves against the wall on both sides. They bowed their head so low that Himeko had thought of them as solders. "Why are they bowing to me, it's as if I'm a..." Himeko commented.

"Shhh, we have many thing to do. If you have any question, Chikane-sama will be happy to answer when you two are together once again." The driver interrupted her thought.

"Chikane-sama?" Now, she's really puzzled. Why did he prefer to call her Chikane as -sama, it doesn't make any sense at all.

"So, Chikane, have you finally decide on who you would offer your hand in marriage?" Her mother suspiciously queried.

Chikane smiled, before taking a sip of her herbal tea, "Only time will tell." She answered mysteriously.

Her mother excitedly jumped, "Who's the girl? I knew something was up years ago when you returned home from your so call quest to find the one. I can still remember that day when you suddenly gave up on your alcoholic problem. Did I mention that I would see you daydreaming about what I'm sure is your dream girl in the middle of several very important meeting. Don't keep this old woman waiting any longer than she already have to. Come on, spill it!'"

Chikane smirked, she cannot hide anything, especially when her mother is around. She knew her too well, "Himeko Kurusugawa."

Shocked, "From what I've heard, she is getting marry today, um...to...what's his name...OH YEAH! Souma."

"That's one of the reason why I'm here, the Souma family had been nothing but a torn in our company." Chikane carefully chose her words, yet, there was no hint of wavering doubt behind her voice.

"So, what do you have in mind? If I didn't know any better, you are about to do something that will both shock the company but also bring about a declare of your undying love to a lucky girl," her mother teased, "Words to live by, don't make the poor girl wait, just kiss her!"

Chikane blushed, her mother sure was very direct. If she was to know that both of them have already gone beyond the kissing phase, she can't bring herself to imagine what her mother's reaction might be.

"Anyway, back to business. As we both know, your father is long gone from this world, so Chikane, I believes it's finally time to declare a replacement. Everyone in the company are very pleased to hear that you are going to take over the position. What you plan to do with your power is up to you, my daughter," her mother announced to the emotionless young girl, "Oh, and don't forget to bring your fiancé here later this week. I want to have a good look at her. She must be a real cutey pie if she can capture my daughter's heart for the past two years."

"Is it that obvious?" Chikane blushed.

As the clock stroke its hand, alerting to its listener that it was indeed midnight, a long throaty sound clanked. The party was about to end, men and women in formal tuxedo and beautiful gown walked into the center of the dance floor hands in hands. Everyone was anxiously waiting for the daughter of world's richest family to choose her husband. They were all alerted that she will choose someone in the audience by the stroke of midnight to be her lawful husband.

They all stopped their dancing immediately after hearing the mother of the girl's voice announcing that it's almost time.

"Welcome all, this is the moment you all have been waiting for, but before we get started, I would like to announce a few changes."

Souma, watching, listened to what the old woman have to say. He knew that Himeko would not come to the wedding ceremony, actually, there was no ceremony in the first place. Yes, he was bluffing. So what, he still has his money. Himeko mean nothing to him. Not Mako or anyone in his family will stop him from becoming the riches person ever to live. That was why he's here today, after hearing that the daughter of his boss is going to choose someone tonight for his hand in marriage. "Whatever it takes, she will be mine."

Outside behind the grand door stood our blond friend whose legs cannot seem to stop shaking. "Calm down, Chikane-chan is just on the other side of the door. Stop shaking Himeko, Chikane will think you are a frighten little baby," Himeko shivered at the thought of disappointing her lover.

A heated breath blew across her ears, causing her heart to skip a beat. Two strong arms wrapped its way around her petite waist from behind. "I've been waiting for you," a husky voice whispered," You looks beautiful tonight, Himeko."

The blond relaxed into the body from behind, knowing exactly who it was without even having to look.

"Come," Chikane pulled the surprised blond inside with one hand possessively curved around her waist.

"Everybody. I would like to introduce, Chikane Himemya, my daughter, and her future fiancé, Himeko Kurusugawa!"

"No way!" Souma gasped, watching the two girls walking together through the door and into the center of the dance floor.

Everyone around them held their breath as they watched the beautiful couple made their way across the vast center piece of the majestic cathedral. They were shocked to see that Chikane had indeed broken a taboo, by marrying another girl, yet, they cannot help but to keep staring. They began to question themselves of their past belief. Is it truly immoral to fall for someone who's the same gender as yours. The answer was no. Seeing the look of devotion that each girl gave to the other warmed their heart. Maybe, for once, they can ignore the religious teaching that prohibit a woman from choosing another woman over a man and let love crawl its way into their once cold heart.

Someone clapped their hands, followed by another, and than as if a miracle had happened, everyone stood in respect and began to applaud. Loud. Strong. Firm.

Himeko smiled. She have come to learn that you can never predict what the future will hold. What you should always keep in mind is the most important friend you will have is your heart. It will never let you down or lead you into a path of no return. There is always hope, hope for that flickering glimmer of light at the end of the dark tunnel. The decision you made in life is of your own willingness to accept the choices you have made.

Right now, she's thankful of every second of her life. Looking back, it all started with a broken heart and a night on the lonely street. What's that saying, it's not the destination that will forever be engraved into your memories even after dead but the odyssey of reaching your destination that matter most. She was never one to believe in fate, but maybe this once, she can throw this thought out of the window and be thankful for everything that had happened because of fate to make this day come true.

She looked up to see her blue angel in all of her glory. Chikane. The passion in her eyes told Himeko everything she needed to know where she would stand if she would risk everything to be with her beloved.

As they nearer to the front of the church, her blue angel came to an erupt stop before turning around and kneeling on her knees. Himeko covered one of her hand over her mouth, as tears of joy began to make its way down her flushed cheek.

"Himeko, there is no one out there I would rather love than you. Will you marry me? Will you make me the happiest girl?" Chikane pleased, her voice a little shook but she was determined to not let it get in the way.

"Am I dreaming? Yes..yes.. YES Chikane-chan!" Himeko forcefully leaped into Chikane's open arms and kissed her soft lips, wanting to show how much she loved her.

finis

A word to the wise.

Never let love pass you by because you might not be lucky enough to get second chance.

Life is too short to waste because in the blink of an eyes you might see yourself sitting alone on a swing reflecting back to the youthful day.

A/N: Do a little dance. My first finished story, hip, hip, hooray, three cheer for never giving up!!! I thought I would never finish this story especially after a computer crash. This is supposed to be a five chapter story but since I'm too lazy to write everything over again. Instead, I took the last two chapter and shortened it into one chapter. Anyway, hopefully the happily ever after ending didn't disappoint you. I'm just glad that I actually finished this story.

I would really like to know what you think, good or bad. Don't forget to R/R when you are done if you ever hope for me to write another one. I actually stayed up late to finish this ;)