Epilogue: All the Good Angels

 

*Throughout the next three days she found herself busier than ever before. Hiiro had insisted that she not only tell her friends of what her parents had done, but what she herself had done. After she had told them, of course, a giant crying party was in order. All of them had cried and held each other.

But it had been worth it. The crying had been a sort of release. Even though she had cried with Hiiro, it was different with her friends. Not only was she getting everything off her conscience, but she was able to feel comfortable doing it. The more times she admitted to the problems, the easier it became.

 She had told Hiiro right off the bat that she would not go back to the hospital or to some physiologist for mental help, and he had been very supportive of her decision. Through it all he had stayed by her side, and now she was sure he wouldn’t abandon her. Everything had worked out.

Now she lay on her bed in their room contemplating the events of the last few days. Moving in with the guys permanently had been easier than she had thought. Already they had slipped into a normal routine. Her friendship with her friends was twice as strong as before. She had begun putting on more weight now that she was eating good, well-rounded meals regularly. Her bruises were fading, the pain in her ribs was almost non-existent. School was easier than ever, and soon they would be turning in their chem. report. And her relationship with Hiiro was perfect, not a flaw could be found.

He watched her smiling contentedly while laying on her bed. She had changed in the last three days. Now she was happy, truly happy. She was the same bubbly blonde he had met his first day at school. She was still getting straight A’s in all of her classes, but her life no longer revolved solely around her grades. She spent more time with him and her friends now. Her entire disposition and outlook upon life had switched to the most optimistic attitude he had ever had the luck of knowing. Even Duo and Quatre couldn’t match her cheer and kindness.

Of course, that could be just his heart talking. Since he had confessed in the church, he had let his emotions rule him completely. He was glad he had finally let himself go too. He hadn’t known what he was missing. Now he, too, had more things in life than just the straight academics. He had joined the football team along with Duo and Trowa. Quatre and Wufei had decided to join the next season; they wanted more time to adjust to the new school. Adjust. Everyone had certainly done plenty of that since they had moved here.

But it wasn’t bad adjusting. All of his friends agreed, having Serena living with them was nice. She helped with the cooking, cleaning, and other chores just as they did. She helped brighten their day, and explained things about the area that they never would have known otherwise. It was fun and fresh. Life had a new quality about it, a tangy and refreshing sensation that endlessly washed over him, renewing him and the rest of his mundane world. He wanted to live now, and he had good reason to.

“Knock, knock.” He said as he entered the room, startling her out of her own reverie.

“Hey.”

“Hey.” He countered.

“What’s behind your back Mr. Yui?” She asked him smirking and looking innocent at the same time.

“Nothing Ms. Tsukino.”

“Liar liar pants of fire hanging on a telephone wire.” She sniggered and wiggled her finger back and forth in front of his face. He caught it with his free hand. Gingerly handling it, he examined it with the utmost interest. Then he brought to his mouth and softly kissed it. Shivers tingled down her spine as she melted when his lips touched her finger. He was so gentle with her, and what made it more incredible was the knowledge that he could be so much stronger but chose not to exert that force. Holding back her blush, she remembered her curiosity. Bringing her head close into his ear, she blew on it gently.

“ What are you hiding from me?” She whispered. Her breath made his heart stop. How could she sound so damned seductive and innocent at the same time? However she did it, it killed him. He groaned in response and gave in to her.

“A surprise for you. Sit on your bed and I’ll give it to you.” She complied eagerly, clapping her hands and smiling the whole time. He loved surprising her… she always reacted so happy.

“Ok, I’m on the bed! What is it Hiiro? Come on!  Tell me, please?” She begged him. He laughed his deep, throaty laugh and smile secretively.

“Alright Girl-Angel, you win.” From behind his back he took a small cardboard box. Her eyes went wide, then she jumped up and hugged him.

“Oh! Thank you thank you thank you thank you! Chocolate!” She cried. Reaching for the box, he held it just outside of her grasp.

“Now, now.  What makes you think this chocolate is for you? Or that I’ll let you have it if it is? What if I decide to be mean and eat it all by myself?” She gasped.

“You wouldn’t!”

“I might… It’s going to take some persuasion here…” He gave her an evil smirk and held the chocolate higher. Her expression became one of defeat, but then slowly grew to one of devious planning…

“You want persuasion? You got it Yui. And everything that goes with it. After all, your idea of ‘persuasion’ is worth the high price of society.” Her gaze locked his and she moved in with animalistic grace, backing him against the wall. At first, very slowly tempting her prey with small pecks on the soft and trembling lips; then slowly trailing his jaw line. He let out a low guttural moan. He loved this -  she always had such a sadistically hypnotic power over him. He couldn’t move.  Not that he wanted too… Suddenly it ended.

He opened the eyes he had closed somewhere along the line and looked around for her, full of a newly aroused hunger. He found her laying on her stomach across her bed, chocolates next to her, one already poised to be popped into her sensuous mouth. She winked darkly at him as her lips slowly wrapped around the small delicacy and worked their way over the sugary sweetness. He went mad.

“So you think that’s enough Girl-Angel? I haven’t been anywhere close to being persuaded yet.” His voice was low and monotone, dark double meaning dripping from every word that spilled from his mouth.

“Well then, you had better come here Hiiro… I’m sure I can find more than one way to persuade you…” She smiled evilly. He gulped. Now he was in for it. But he wanted it… Stepping in closer towards her, he leaned down, looming over her and blocking the poor lighting in the room. She reached up and pulled his head in for a kiss. The deep and passionate kiss lasted for over a minute, both completely immersed within the feelings the other was arousing within their soul. Sweet fire dripped through their veins as they sold their souls to each other, and with each passing second they stayed united, the hotter and more erotic the small gesture became. Both heard the other moan in their ecstasy and knew it had to end here if they were ever going to stop tonight.

Breaking the kiss, Hiiro sat on her on the bed and leaned against the wall behind it. She turned from her position and crawled over closer to him, bringing the chocolate with her. Snuggling in closer to him, she picked a piece and held it to his lips. Opening to accept the confection, he picked one up and did the same to her. Soon they were matching each other, piece for peace in a happy and languid state. And that is how they spent the night, holding each other in their arms and contently listening to the constant drum of the rain on the roof and the beat of their two hearts in unison.*

 

*I’m done! I know it was depressing, sorry! But I thought it made for an interesting story….  Thanks to all who inspired me, reviewed, and helped in general!

 

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