I know I've read a few like that... I'm racking my brain trying to remember which ones they were. In the meantime, I'll do a little self promo. I guess this may fall into the category you are looking for... not a ton of romance, but the 'Hey, I love you' scene is there. In the meantime, I'll nose through my favorites and see what else I can find. 'Course I'd be reading right along side you if DoD did some writing on this topic as well.
While You Still Think You Know Everything
Years have passed since her first love had been gone, wondering into her future, she met a boy that would lead her to a new enemy, a new love and a new life. (Written for insomniac_amy's Tou-sama Challenge)
Rating: T - Universe: Canon - Status: Complete - Category: Chapter Stories - Genre: Action, Drama, Friendship, Humor, Romance - Updated: 07-23-12 - Created: 07-10-12 Chapters: 38 - Reviews: 253 - Words: 64,860 - Reads: 47,819