I didn't hear wrong, did I? He says he loves me too. Huh!? Even though we only met one night and passed through the morning.
In the early hours of the morning like this... Oh, it's already noon.
In the warmth and tenderness of the feelings, I feel from deep in his heart. He slowly hugged me then I hugged him back.
"This is real, right?" I thought still assuming that this was as dramatic as a dream.
....
"Um, ~ Fuyuki. Is this real?"
I asked stupidly!
"Yes, of course. I love you." The words he spoke made my face turn red again.
"...."
"W-why?" He started to get nervous with a stiff face.
"Ah well, it's really weird when you suddenly say that...."
"What's weird about it?"
"Yeah, um... well, um...." What the hell am I trying to say!? "Don't you need a reason to love someone else? I see...."
"Hmm, loving someone else huh...." She lowered her head with an even expression.
We all became awkward and fell silent.
Then the nurse who took care of him said, Fuyuki should rest here for a week. Of course, his traumatized face wanted to say he wanted to hurry home. Iori said that it was Zakura who sent him to the hospital. Then explained that Zetsu's case had been tried by the execution agency in the organization.
That made Fuyuki's expression slightly relieved.
"Oh yeah, Mr. Matsuda... Mrs. Ibara just left the hospital."
"So, my mother is here!?"
"Yes."
Fuyuki was surprised by his mother's arrival, he sighed for a moment.
Fuyuki had a few people out so as not to disturb him during the break, but-
"Ayami," I turned my head because he called me.
"Yes?"
"Stay here a moment. I want to talk to you."
"Eh!?" I had a bad feeling, but... "Okay."
****
He smirked with a small smile.
"Um, what's wrong?" I asked in surprise.
"You start today, don't leave me."
".... "
"Why?" I asked surprised again.
"Sorry in advance about I love you-"
"Oh, it's okay." Turns out it was a lie huh?
"Maybe you only like me briefly, right? Is there someone else in your heart?"
"Uh, that's not true!" I dodged while stopping him from suspecting me.
"Then who's the Christmas gift full of cakes from if not your close friend? It must be your boyfriend."
"...." Oh so because of that, I looked down glumly "Sorry I lied. Not from a close friend or my boyfriend but Akane-san, my boss."
"Akane-san? A girl?"
"Yes, she is the owner of the Takoyaki shop where I work. She is still relatively young, around 30 years old but rather than being like an older sister, she can be said to be like my own mother."
"O-oh sorry-"
"Ahaha, sorry I made me suspicious, bye-" When I was about to leave his room what could be said his sorry words might reject my love.
"Ayami, don't go! Please don't leave my side." His plea now sounded heavy.
As I was holding on to the hinges of the door, I turned my head at his words and then stepped back towards him. Whether he's scared or the trauma hasn't gone away, I try to approach him.
"I need you alone." His words were very convincing, but...
Why do I have a distrust of him?
"U-"
"I love you Ayami. Therefore, don't leave me."
My face turned red again and my eyes filled with tears.
"Re-really?" I stupidly asked to confirm that.
"Yes. I don't need a reason for love. Seeing you who is willing to help me, fight to take care of me, take care of me, and protect me is enough for me because there is someone who cares near me."
My eyes filled with tears at his words.
"Ayami, I need someone like you in my life. So, will you marry me?"
Deg!!
What kind of feeling is this? Instantly made me cry happy and I couldn't show my face full of tears in front of him.
"I promise, I will make you happy for the rest of my life."
Is this real?
"This-"
"Yes, I'm proposing to you."