Where I Belong

Ch 3.5

A/N: This is just a filler chapter about Kaname and Kaien's thoughts about Iris...I think.

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Kaname and Kaien reveled in the feeling of being once again in her arms with their own wrapped around her lithe figure.

They missed this. Her face, her voice, her touch, her warmth, her very presence.

Kaname felt, for the first time in a very long time, at peace. The feeling of emptiness that began to fester and grow when Iris died disappeared. As if it was never there to begin with. The sadness and loneliness that became his constant companion evolved into elation and happiness when she is around.

You see, while it is true that Yuki for the most part kept that sadness at bay, she never really was able to dispel it completely. And whereas Yuki was like the sun; bright and lively, Iris was her opposite. Iris was the moon; calm and soothing. The gentle light that guided Kaname in the darkness that was his world.

If Iris never existed he had no doubt that he would have fallen in love with Yuki. 'Or perhaps,-' he thought to himself, ' I would have fallen for the idea of love'

After being so used to the darkness, Kaname was sure that he'd cling to the only light that illuminated his world. To the point that he'd do anything to keep that light with him.

'But now,' He looked at the woman in his arms with soft and love filled eyes. ' I have all I need right here beside me'

It's quite funny actually, he who longed for the sun found himself loving the moon.

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Kaien felt happy. Genuinely happy. The woman he loved and treasured more than anything in the whole world is finally back in his arms.

The smile he wears right now is different from his usual one. While it's not as big, nor as lively as the usual, this smile is more genuine.

Kaien may put up the most biggest and the most bright smiles on his face, but he never really felt the same feelings as his expressions may portray. In a way, his smile was like his mask. His cheerful attitude a fake persona he made to hide what lies underneath the surface.

The lonely, heartbroken man who lost the love of his life.

Growing up, he was taught to keep his emotions in check and to hide it behind an indifferent face. And to which he did. At least, until he met Iris. Iris brought about the true him. The him who was happy. And the him who was able to express his emotions in his face freely.

Ironically, when she died, instead of hiding his feelings with his indifferent face, he hid it in a cheerful one.

'Now though' he thought while staring down at his love 'I don't need to fake if anymore'

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As Kaien and Kaname enjoyed the heartwarming and happy reunion, they both had one thing in mind when they think of the arms wrapping around their much more taller build compared to the woman who was also in their warm embrace.

'I'm finally home'

And they are, for in the arms of Iris and around her presence is where they most feel at home...

A/N: Hope you like it!