I know I haven't updated in a while but...okay I really have no excuse. I've been updating my other stories and I've got a new one up. It's called "Tutoring for Dummies" If you haven't checked it out, then I suggest you do. Right after your read this chapter. Got it?

Disclaimer: One of these days I'm going to own something. Today isn't that day.

Jennifer sat typing at her desk waiting for Aoshi to walk by. The time ticked slower and slower as her heartbeat got faster and faster.

"Please don't show up for work today." she pleaded in her thoughts. Anyway you looked at it, she'd have to find him sometime. She had to eventually kill him. It's what she did. She stopped typing and placed her head in her hands. It's never been this hard. She's killed before. She's gotten close to the people she's killed too. Very close. She's been so heartless in the past and now...

"I really make myself sound like a bitch." She mumbled. A soft tapping on her desk dragged her out of her thoughts. She peeked up to see Sozo looking down at her.

"Having problems Beauty?" Jennifer smiled at the name. He tended to call her and Aoshi the Beauty and the Beast. Aoshi didn't seem to find it so funny.

"No not particularly." Sozo shrugged.

"To bad, because Prince Charming," he said motioning to himself and bowing, "was going to sweep you off your feet." He took a drink of his coffee right as Aoshi was rounding the corner. He came to stand in front of Sozo and tilted the cup so that all the coffee spilled onto Sozo. His eyes widened as the dark liquid made contact and let out a girlish scream. He ran out of the office telling the whole world about the coffee on his pants. Aoshi smiled and then went around the desk to kiss Jennifer. She smiled up at him but the smile didn't reach her eyes.

"That was mean, he was just being silly, like Sanosuke." Aoshi cringed.

"Unfortunately, me and silly, don't agree often." Jennifer's eyes followed him to the door.

"Sure, whatever."

Later that day when Aoshi was finishing up his work, Jennifer stepped into his office and came around to sit on his lap. Aoshi leaned back to look at her.

"What's this about. Do I need to take a break." Jennifer smirked.

"Not right now. I just came to ask you if you wanted to have dinner tomorrow night with me at my place?" She held on to the back of his neck and played with his hair.

"I don't see why not. Yeah, just give me a time." she smiled again and kissed him.

"How about seven?" Aoshi nodded his head and then kissed her again. He pushed her up from his lap and swatted her on the butt.

"Now go away and let me finish my work." he said playfully. She laughed and then ran out the door before he could hit her again. When she got out the door she sighed and leaned up against the wood.

"This can't get any harder." She thought.

Then end of the day came and the couple split with a kiss. A very long one at that. Jennifer could never resist him. He was addictive and she didn't want it to stop. They finally let go of each other. She couldn't keep the tears from streaming. She kept trying to compose herself but it wasn't working. One way or another she had to do this. There was no way out of it. The next day came. She couldn't keep her mind on the work. Not that she'd be doing it tomorrow anyway. She kept thinking about later that night. All the possibilities that ran through her head ended up with Aoshi dead or Aoshi and her dead. When she handed Aoshi her papers he stared at her curiously and asked her what was wrong. She told him that nothing was wrong as confidently as she could and then briskly walked out of the room.

Jennifer glanced up at the clock on her mantle. It read 6:30. Aoshi was always early. She wished he wouldn't show up. To her dismay the door bell rang. She replaced the gun she had been holding back in it's holster at her waist under her shirt and answered the door. The cold metal stung her skin. The silk of her loose shirt moved with her and perfectly concealed her weapon.

She opened the door with a smile and invited her victim in. As always he presented her with a gift and a kiss. Jennifer slowly felt her heart crumble but tried not to let it show on her face. She lead him to the table where the dinner was already placed. They began to eat and converse.

"So," Aoshi started. "You've never really told me about your life before you came to work for me." Jennifer smiled. This story was well practiced, no matter how untrue it was.

"Well, I grew up in Virginia, went to school in Virginia and then came to work here. There's nothing much to it. I have a degree in business. I 've worked other places such as yours. That's just about it." Aoshi nodded.

"No childhood stories or any details?" Jennifer shook her head.

"No, nothing at all, I was normal and nothing special happened." Aoshi accepted that and went on to another subject. They soon were done with their food and went into the living room and sat down. They kept on with their easy conversation. Before Jennifer paused.

"Uh, I've got to go get something." she stood up started walking toward the door of the kitchen. She stopped mid way taking shaky breaths. She finally built up her courage and put her hand up her shirt to grab the gun. She twirled around to face Aoshi and aimed the gun at his chest. Aoshi froze at the sight. Jennifer pulled back the safety lock and checked her aim. Aoshi stood up slowly.

"What are you doing?" he asked. Jennifer swallowed the lump in her throat.

"What I always do." Her hands started shaking and her finger froze on the trigger. Tears were streaming down her eyes. Her memory flooded back to her as she remembered all the time she had spent with him. There was never a bad moment. The bad memory would be now. Aoshi still stood there with a white face. Jennifer's gun lowered and her knees buckled under her.

"I can't do it." she cried. "I can't" Aoshi stepped toward her and bent down to touch her but before her could two black clothed figures fell from the ceiling and gagged them both. All of them then disappeared into the night.

Soooooooo. This was the climax. Yeah, it was kinda rushed but I'm getting tired and I've already written one chapter today so this is what you're getting. Anyway, I hope you like it. I probably won't be able to update tomorrow since I have a marching competition and it's my birthday so you'll have to wait. But I might be convinced to update SOONER if you REVIEW!!!!