Chapter 16- The End.

    Two months later, now, I’m at home, in front of the television, in the living room. My casts are off and I can walk, use my hand and do my daily routine. Only that, there are 4 more days until the big day.... and hell I’m nervous.

    “Go to sleep, Kizuna. It’s 2am right now.” Akashi said and sat on the couch beside me.

    I turned to him then back to the television. “Let me finish this story first,” I said. “5 minutes!”

    He nodded silently. “You nervous?” he asked.

    I blushed. “Um.... kinda. Are you?”

    He chuckled. “Honestly, I can’t wait. Why would you be nervous, though?”

    I shrugged. “I don’t know.”

    Well, we’re talking about our wedding. We had to wait until my casts are off because Akashi said it would cause some ‘problems’.

    “How about the competition you entered?” he spoke.

    Ah, that.... “The resume I’ve sent were accepted and I will be having my conference at 4pm plus the interviews and the results will be announced on the next day.” I replied.

    Competition. It’s about a wide-Japan competition on game designs and developing ideas. Resumes that are sent will be chosen and the idea provider will be interviewed. First prize would be a great amount of cash you’d never believe so I was aiming for the first place. The problem is the interview will be held on the day of our wedding which is 4th of May and our wedding starts at 11am until 3pm. It will be held in Kyoto, of course but the game interview is located at a further side of Kyoto.

    “We can definitely make it.” He said.

    “I know we can.”

*  *  *  *

I never thought this would happen. Here I stand in my red and black wedding gown with a translucent elbow veil lined with black hem covering my face, listening to the vows whatsoever. Why black and red?

    Because Akashi’s hair is red, so I wanted it to be red. Then, Akashi said black would look good on me, too, so we decided it would be black and red. We were standing for a long time until the ‘I do’ moments, then suddenly I got nervous, I was sweating so much. I glanced at the audience.

    I can see the whole Kiseki no Sedai; Kise Ryouta, Aomine Daiki and his girlfriend Momoi Satsuki, Midorima Shintarou, Murasakibara Atsushi.... where’s the other one—oh, there he is, Kuroko Tetsuya! Then there’s Akito, Kisaragi, some people from the company, some from my previous company, then there’s the mayor, the important people you can see; those with high positions in the city. There were also Reo, Eikichi, Kotarou, Chihiro and Chiharu!

    Yukina’s the bridesmaid and she’s grinning from the start. When I was in the room, preparing earlier, she kept squealing and jumping here and there, telling all her friends that I am getting married, telling the whole world that she’s the biggest shipper of me and Akashi. I grinned back at her.

    “You may now, kiss your bride.”

    I turned my head. What!? Now?! Like, RIGHT NOW!? Akashi chuckled at the look on my face. He leaned closer and closer and stopped beside my ear, when he whispered, I could feel his breath, “You know, when I declared you as my fiancee, you should’ve called me Seijuurou. Usually, I would punish you right here, right now. But then, for just this once you’re excused. From now on, you’re to call me Seijuurou, understand? Any attempts or any accidents on calling me Akashi will not be accepted as we’re both Akashi now. You hear me?” he said in a very cold voice that sent chills down my spine but it didn’t scare me at all.

    I giggled. “I heard you, sir Se-i-ju-u-ro-u!”

    He chuckled then in one movement, lifted my veil and our lips met. I swear I was blushing and since I couldn’t contain my happiness, I wanted to giggle but I don’t think this would be the right time.

    Afterwards, we got down from the aisle then went to eat. Chiharu ran to me. “Aaaah! I can’t believe you’re now married!!!! Congratulations, Kizuna!!!!” she screamed, hugging me. I laughed, returning her hug with a wide grin spread on my face.

    “Thanks, I can’t believe it too.” I said.

    “Sei-chan I’m so jealous!” Reo pouted.

    Seijuro slightly smiled. “Yours will come soon. No worries.”

    “Don’t forget me you two!” Kotarou said.

    “AKASHICCHI!!!!” Kise called from far and went to him followed by the whole Kiseki no Sedai.

    “I thought you aren’t getting married, Akashi-kun.” Midorima said, pushing up his glasses.

    I frowned. “Why so?”

    “He’s absolute, no one defies him, he never lose. So if he’s married, then doesn’t that mean he was defeated, in a complication what you call love?” Midorima explained.

    “Oh.... exactly.” I nodded.

    “I suppose Daiki and Satsuki will be having their wedding soon, no?” Seijuro asked. Momoi blushed.

    “Be sure to come, shortie.” Aomine said, giving Seijuro a light punch on his chest.

    “Dare to call me shortie, huh Daiki?” Seijuro questioned.

    Aomine sweat-dropped. “Don’t get mad on your wedding, Akashi. Besides, you’re taller now, no?”

    “Yeah, I don’t want a body without a head attending my wedding.” I said, giving Seijuro a tap on his shoulder. He glanced at me then pinched my cheek making me unable to speak my protest properly.

    “Ooucchh!! Stwahp it!” I said.

    “I’ll be sure to give you the best punishment you’ve ever received tonight.” He threatened.

    I blushed. “Dwon’t schay tchat!”

    “Aww, Akashi-kun has already proposed the plan tonight!” Momoi squealed.

    I blushed harder then he let go of me. I turned away as quickly as possible. “D-don’t say something like that, AGAIN!” I said, eyes still avoiding his.

    “Aww, you’re being shy!” Chiharu said.

    I slapped Seijuro on the arm. “I hate you!”

    “You know you don’t.” he said.

    “Newly-weds fight!” Kotarou said and they all laughed. My head is on the verge of exploding right now. Akito appeared between us.

    “Hey Akito!” I waved happily.

    He crossed his arms. “I guess you two are so happy about your marriage you’re forgetting about your interviews.” He said.

    My smile faded. “OH SHIT!” I yelled and Seijuro grabbed my wrist then we ran out together.

    “HEY THEY ARE ELOPING!!!!” Reo shouted and laughters echoed through the whole hall as we got into the car. I panted and Seijuro drove off; F1!

*  *  *  *

The conference and interviews ended on exactly 11 at night. Seijuro had gone home first as I told him to fetch Yukina and put her to sleep. So I took the taxi home.

    “Miss, you did the game conference?” the taxi driver asked.

    “Uh? Yeah, it was fun.” I smiled.

    “You’re wearing a wedding gown.” He stated.

    I blushed. “I got married to a great man this morning.”

    “Congratulations, miss—err, Mrs!”

    I giggled. “Thank you!”

    When we arrived, he refused my money and said it’s free of charge for me. I laughed and got off, thanking him a million times. He drove away and I entered the dark house lazily, placing my shoes in the rack neatly. The living room was dark, probably everyone’s sleeping. I yawned and went into my bedroom. After having a quick wash, I slipped into my pajamas then wriggled through my blanket when I remembered. Yukina.

    So I dragged my lazy feet onto the floor to Yukina’s room. She was fast asleep, probably tired after all those laughings she had when with Reo and the others. I kissed her forehead and went out, passed Seijuro’s room then reversed and stopped in front of the room. Knock, or not to knock?

    He might be asleep so I just went in silently. The room’s dark and his figure laid on the bed. He was sleeping. I turned my heels but, “Kizuna, come here.” He croaked. I turned my head and went to him.

    “Why aren’t you asleep yet?” I asked.

    “Why aren’t you?” he questioned back.

    I smiled. “I just got back. I came here to look on you.”

    “You must be tired. Go to sleep.”

    I nodded and got up. He grabbed my wrist. “Where you going?” he asked. I arched an eyebrow.

    “My.... bedroom....?”

    He chuckled. “You forgot.”

    “What?”

    “This is your bedroom.”

    I blushed and was at loss of words. “Um....”

    “Close the door and come here.”

    I obeyed his order and slipped into the bed next to him. It was warm. “Seijuro, I got to the final round.” I said.

    His fingers interlocked mine and then he was on top of me. I blinked. “You know, this was never in my calculations. I never expected this. When Kina died, I almost vowed not to love anymore. But then I realized, love is something powerful, you can’t just denies love. It comes naturally, without your will. When you came, all I thought was you were the one to begin with. We’re meant to be together. I don’t forget Kina, like I said, I’m putting you next to her. It’s not unfair, instead, it’s fair enough than putting you on the second. I love you, with all my heart, I do. It’s surprising how you could catch my heart, how you could make me nod, how you could smile for me. It’s odd how you could grin widely even when the worse came. You passed all your planned tests patiently. You caught me, Kizuna. I’m yours, you’re mine. We’re forever, we’re infinity. You’re my empress and no one shall interfere. This is it, my happiness, my fate, my destiny, my everything. I love you.”

    “I think I’m gonna cry.” I laughed awkwardly.

    He smiled and removed some hair from my forehead and leaned forward. “I love you, Seijuro.” I muttered before he closed the distance between our lips.

Then you know what happened....