Chapter 22

                                    

                                          
(I am sorry for ahead of this long time skip-)
                          
It's been four months since the incident happened. Kokichi and Ireland are together, been dating for two months from now. Kaito had to move to another city, never seen him since. Rantaro asked out Kaede, and Kaede said yes, now they are now dating for two weeks now. Korekiyo just vanished, never to be seen again. Including Ryoma. Maki decided to have a summer job at a day care(Yeah- ;-;). Now what about our main characters? Good question! Shuichi is getting ready for Sakura's birthday party today. Shuichi managed to get all the decorations up, with Kokichi's help. All the presents were laid out, the cake was on the counter, and balloons were everywhere.
                          
Shuichi sighed and wiped sweat off his forehead. He check the time. "Teddy Bear will be coming home soon." He said to himself. He opened his coat pocket and saw the ring. It was at this point that Shuichi will ask Sakura to be his boyfriend. He was so excited and couldn't wait.
                          
Kokichi hummed to himself, putting his hair up in a ponytail. "Alright Saihara-Chan. The decorations a-are all up."
                          
Shuichi smiled at him. "Thanks Ouma-kun. I really appreciate it."
                          
Kokichi nodded and walked over to where his girlfriend was, humming as he did.
                          
Shuichi looked around, seeing everyone he invited, including Sakura's invites as well. Rantaro was here, with Kaede. Kaede was chill and didn't mind. Maybe she changed? Kiibo was here as well. He changed since the last time Shuichi saw him. Sakura wanted to invite Ryoma and Korekiyo, but sadly they weren't around anymore. Tenko was here with her girlfriend Himiko. Himiko looked like she didn't want to be here at all, while Tenko protected here from males here. Maki was supposed to be here but she had to take care of some childern.
                          
Shuichi smiled and saw a taxi come by, Sakura was here. "Everyone get to your hiding spots quickly!" He yelled out, going to his hiding spot.
                          
Everyone else did as well, waiting to surprise Sakura when he comes inside the house.
                          
Sakura opened the door, yawning and rubbing his eyes. He was tired and exhausted. He flipped on the switch, and saw confetti coming up in front of his face. He accidentally swallowed one, coughing.
                          
Shuichi came out of his hiding spot, helping out Sakura. He stopped when Sakura spit out the confetti. He sighed in relief. "Are you ok teddy bear?"
                          
Sakura wiped salvia off his mouth, laughing to himself. "Yes I am, thanks for asking." He looked at everyone else. "Sorry I ruin the surprise."
                          
Ireland smiled. "It's alright Takahashi-kun!"
                          
Sakura smiled and took out a piece of confetti in his hair, chuckling. "Thanks for the surprise guys, I really needed it."
                          
"Anything for you teddy bear." Shuichi said, hugging him close.
                          
"Alright alright you two." Rantaro said, smiling. "Time for presents!"
                          
"Aww no cake first?" Ireland said, pouting.
                          
Rantaro patted her head. "Sorry but later. Sakura needs to open up his gifts first."
                          
Sakura set his stuff down and looked at Ireland. "We'll have cake later Amami-san. Just you wait."
                          
Shuichi looked around and took out the box, taking a deep breath in. He decided that this will be a perfect time to ask out Sakura, and see his answer. "Sakura I-"
                          
Kaede interrupted Shuichi by shoving a gift into Sakura's hands. "Take it."
                          
Sakura held onto the gift, shallowing a lump in his throat. He opened it, seeing a portrait of him and his other friends. "Aw thanks Akamastu-san!"
                          
Kaede rolled her eyes, crossing her arms. "Whatever.. Trying to be nice and all.."
                          
Sakura smiled and looked at Shuichi. "Were you about to say something Shu?"
                          
Shuichi snapped out of his thoughts and nodded, taking out a box. "Sakura Takahashi, we have been friends for so many years and it has come to my conclusion that I have encounter these feelings for you.. Love feelings.. More than a friend feelings.. You don't have to say yes but, will you be my boyfriend?"
                          
Sakura widen his eyes, blushing. He was shocked by this, looking at everyone.
                          
It seems like mostly everyone knew about this, only that Kaede looked more grumpy when Shuichi proposed to him into hand in dating.
                          
Sakura looked back at Shuichi, unsure what to say. "U-um.."
                          
Shuichi smiled lightly. "It's alright. I'm not forcing you. I know this is a little bit too mu-" He get Sakura clingy onto him, crying. "T-teddy bear..? Why are you crying..?"
                          
"Oh Shu.. These are happy tears.. Of course I will date you.. I also had some feelings for you too.." Sakura said, wiping his tears.
                          
Shuichi held him close, rubbing his back. He looked at the others, smiling so happily. "Guess I have a lover now."
                          
"Hell yeah you do!" Kokichi said, chuckling. "I'm proud of y-you!"
                          
Ireland giggled. "This is so beautiful. Asking him out on his birthday. What a beautiful surprise!!"
                          
Shuichi smiled and closed his eyes, relaxing in the hug. "I love you so much, and nothing will ever change that teddy.."
















                          
The end.. Or is it?