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Generation A Smile

by: MrFoshizzlePro

A/N: Here is another for you my friends! :D Enjoy!

Disclaimer: Nobuhiro Watsuki owns Rurouni Kenshin. I, myself, own nothing of it except this little fanfiction.


More Than We Are

The autumn afternoon brought with it cold winds that promised that winter was fast on the approach. Two silhouettes stirred across the ground as they came closer into view. A man with flame red hair and a woman with shining ebony hair made their way down the path. Each had found solitude within their minds. Neither spoke a word, but the expressions upon their faces spoke volumns.

I can't think of a way to tell him how I feel... thought Kaoru sadly. And I don't even know if he'll return my feelings when I do decide to tell him.

She has done so much for me that I could never repay her for what she's risked along the way, Kenshin thought hopelessly. How could sessha ever hope to win Kaoru-dono's affections if he cannot even do the same in return, de gozaru?

If I stay quiet, I'll never know... but if I tell him, will things still be the same?

If only there were a way to give what she has given me...

If only I could tell him what he means to me...

If only

Without warning, Kenshin bumped into Kaoru with a surprised, "Oro!" Kaoru fell forward, her eyes widening in fear. She yelped and brought her arms over her head to protect herself, waiting to land on the ground hard.

However, something grabbed hold of her before she connected to the ground and Kaoru found herself upheld in the slender arms of the violet eyed rurouni. Kaoru stared into his captivating eyes, loosing all sensation in her legs.

"Are you okay?" Kenshin questioned, concern written on his face.

"H-hai..." Blushing, Kaoru smiled warmly. "I'm alright Kenshin. Arigatou— "

"You're face."

Kaoru blinked. "My face?" she repeated. Kenshin smiled and explained, "It looks beautiful at the angle the sunlight hits it. Then again, you have always been beautiful in my eyes, Kaoru-dono..."

He thinks I'm beautiful. Her face turned to a dark shade of crimson. He really thinks that?

"Kenshin, I have something I need to confess."

Kenshin's eyebrows raised. "What is it?" he asked, curious. Kaoru stared down to her feet, shifting her feet nervously. All she wanted to say, what she desired to say, the words were caught in her throat and she helplessly encouraged herself to release them.

"I... I've always... liked you Kenshin, but... I don't like you as just a friend anymore. I want to be more than that to you." With every word, another lump would form in Kaoru's throat. Her anxiety was overwhelming. "And... it doesn't matter to me... if you don't like me back... because no matter what, I will always love you."

Kenshin closed the gap between them, at last locking lips with his wonderful Kaoru. He pulled away and met her gaze gently. Then, he said, "Kaoru, how could I not like you back? You are all that I have thought about during my days staying at the dojo. I've always dreamed of being more than a friend to you, too, but I was afraid— I was afraid to lose you. But, I realize now that I have nothing to be afraid of. For as long as you'll be with me, and even after, I will love you."

An incredible weight seemed to lift from both of their shoulders. Kaoru and Kenshin now knew eachothers feelings, and would forever remain together through their strong bond of love.

— Owari —