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"But little do we know, the stars
Welcome him with open arms. "
On the day of graduation, Taiga sat on the train. Today shes visiting her long distance boyfriend Ryuuji, and she was surprising him at his graduation. She had talked to her old teacher and asked for permission to be in the school during the graduation ceremony.
Taiga excitedly ran up the stairs, looking at the place by the window where Ryuuji had caught her before she fell. Looking out the window, she saw the place where she had attempted to ask out Kitamura. She went into her old classroom and smiled at all the memories from the class. Taiga went to the class her boyfriend and other friends were in, smiling seeing everyone outside the window. Taiga hid in the locker like she did when the two had a small fight over an empty envelope in Ryuuji's bag.
"Taiga?" Ryuuji's voice echoed in the empty classroom, He walked over to the locker and opened it.
"I wanted to surprise you, you mongoraal." Taiga pouted, Ryuuji gently pulled her out of the locker and hugged her tightly.
"I missed you so much." Ryuuji sighed. Taiga smiled into his shoulder, not wanting to ever let go.
"I missed you too." Taiga smiled.
"Calling and texting wasn't enough, you where apart of my daily routine."
"I've missed your meals. My mom can't cook like you do." Taiga sighed as Ryuuji pulled away.
"You've gotten taller." Ryuuji smiled.
"Nope, not even an inch." Taiga pouted.
"Want to eat dinner at mine?" Ryuuji asked.
"Yes, please."
"Hey, Taiga." Ryuuji paused. "I love you." He smiled, Taiga blushed.
"You can't just say it!" Taiga got redder. Ryuuji just laughed, pulling Taiga closer to him. Taiga's head rested against his chest. Taiga never wanted to leave his embrace.
"Do you still want to get married?" Ryuuji asked, holding Taiga close to his chest.
"Yes." Taiga smiled up at him. Ryuuji bent down to give her a kiss, cupping the sides of her face. Taiga smiled as they pulled away. "Ryuuji, I- Love you." Taiga stumbled over her words.
"I love you too." Ryuuji kissed her again. The two pulled apart and smiled at each other. "Want to go meet up with the gang?"
"Yes! I didn't tell anyone I was coming!" Taiga jumped out of excitement, Ryuuji staired at her, falling in love all over again. The pare walked down the hallway, holding hands. Once Taiga saw Minori, she ran up to her, jumping on to her.
"Minori!" Taiga shouted.
"Oh my god! Taiga?!?!?!" Minori yelled, hugging Taiga tightly. "When did you get back?!?!"
"This morning. I came to surprise Ryuuji." Taiga smiled widely. The group caught up for a few hours, but then it became time for them to spilled for the night. Taiga and Ryuuji walked back to his house, Happy they get to go back to Ryuuji's home.
"What do you want for dinner?" Ryuuji asked, looking down at Taiga.
"Hmmmm, Pork!" Taiga smiled widely.
"You haven't changed much." Ryuuji smiled. Getting out the stuff to make their dinner.
"Ryuuji?"
"Yes, Taiga?"
"Can I barrow your clothes? I only have my uniform?"
"Didn't you pack a bag? You did ask to come here, right?" Ryuuji looked over at her.
"Yes! I asked but they didn't tell me I couldn't stay the night with you." Taiga looked away from Ryuuji with a pout.
"Go into my room and take what you want. They'll swallow you, so you'll probably not need pants." Ryuuji saic, Taiga gently hid his chest.
"You perverted mut!" Taiga shouted, blushing wildly.
"I didn't mean it like that, and you know it." Ryuuji shook his head, and Taiga went into his room. Taiga Soon came out dressed in Ryuuji's T-shirt. Ryuuji was right. It swallows her completely, and His pants were way too big, even tying them they wouldn't stay up.
"Ryuuji? Is dinner almost ready?" Taiga asked.
"Yes." Ryuuji turned around and smiled at her. "You look cute." Taiga blushed at his comment, ruining up to him. Ryuuji braced himself for impact, but she stopped and placed her head against him.
"I don't want to leave you. I want to live here with my friends." Taiga was on the verge of tears. "I hated not seeing you."
"Hey, don't cry. Remember your 18. You don't have to live there." Ryuuji wrapped his arms around Taiga's small frame. "Let me finish dinner, then I'll hold you and never let go. okay?"
"Okay." Taiga went over to the small table and flipped through the channels onto the tv. Once dinner was ready, Taiga and Ryuuji tried something new. Taiga was sitting in Ryuuji's lap as they ate, Taiga was super happy to be eating a good home cooked meal, when Ryuuji wasn't paying attention shed steal some of his, Once they where finished Ryuuji got out a few blankets.
"Ryuuji? Can we rent a movie to watch?" Taiga asked.
"Depending on which one it is."
"What about the new Twilight movie?" Taiga asked.
"I haven't seen the first one. My mom has the DVD of it." Ryuuji said.
"Can we watch it?" Taiga asked her eyes lighting up. She just wants to spend as much time as she possibly can with Ryuuji.
"Okay." Ryuuji pulled out the movie holder out from under the tv and popped it in. Ryuuji set up a nice little place for them to lay in the floor and cuddle. Taiga layed her head on Ryuuji, She looked up at him and planted a kiss on to his cheek. Ryuuji's arms tightened around her through the movie. He could tell she was slowly falling asleep but fighting it.
"Taiga, Honey. You can go to sleep. I won't be upset." Ryuuji flipped them onto their sides so he could hold her even closer.
"I wanna spend time with you." Taiga pouted.
"We can cuddle all night, eat breakfast in the morning. We both graduated, we can spend more time togethe, I promise." Ryuuji kissed her head.
"I love you, Ryuuji Takasu." Taiga smiled into his chest.
"I love you too, Taiga Aisaka." Ryuuji put his head on top of hers, wrapping them up.
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When Ryuuji wok, hedidn'tt feel Taiga in his arms, He frowne, thinking it was all just a dream. Untell he smelt and heard people taking. Ryuuji sat up and saw Taiga cooking in the kitchen, He lazily got up and wrapped his arms around her from behind.
"Good mornin, Taiga." Ryuuji kissed the side of her neck.
"Good mornin, Ryuuji." Taiga smiled widel, handing him a small plate of pancakes. The pare ate their pancakes, dreading the fact Taiga had to leave soon.
"I really don't want to leave." Taiga pouted, her arms where wrapped around him.
"I don't want you to leave either." Ryuuji placed his face in her hair. Ryuuji gently rubbed her back, holding her close.
"I love you." Taiga said against his chest.
"I love you too." Ryuuji kissed her head. Ryuuji gave her one of his hoodies to where when she misses him. The pare soon had make there way to the stayson.
They stood on the platform and Taiga was on the verge of tears. Ryuuji held her clos. Thee two hadn't seen each other in so long, Taiga's parents never let her.
"Taiga? I know this is a big question, but do you want to move in with me?"
"Do you mean it?" Taiga looked up at him with big eyes.
"Yes, I missed you so much. Where both 18, you can move out." Ryuuji smiled at her.
"I love your smile." Taiga giggle, hugging him. "Of course I want to move in with you." Taiga smiled.
"Grate, we'll have to share a room."
"When we get marrie, we will have to do thatanyways. " Taiga smiled. They heard the sound of a train getting close. Ryuuji pulled her in for a kiss. Once the train got ther, they pulled away.
"I love yo, Taiga.. Takasu." Ryuuji smirked.
"I love you too, Ryuuji Takasu." Taiga blushed, stumbling over her words. Getting onto the train, here comes the start of a new adventure.
"Time is
Slowly
Tracing his face
But strangel, he feels at home in this place."