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Kenshin looked all over the mansion for Kaoru. He was turning the mansion over, just to look for one girl. Kenshin could never understand himself. Tomoe wanted him to kiss her, and he refused! After all that longing for the older woman, he just refused! Why? He didn't even believe himself when he said he was in love with Kaoru. Was it true? Yes, his mind replied. He had fallen in love with her, without him knowing. He could see her elegance and grace through her boyish ways, and her beauty through her messy raven hair. He could be himself around her, become a better person and feel emotions he had never felt before. He thought what he had for Tomoe had been love, but boy was he wrong. Kaoru changed all that in just a matter of weeks. True, she could never replace Tomoe, but she dominated his heart. Kaoru was Kenshin's, as he devoted himself to her. When he realized this, it was as if he was walking a path leading to the other side of the world, a much brighter and happy place. But he must look for her, the key to his happiness, their happiness.

He finally found her on the bar, having a drink with ENISHI? He looked at how many shots she took. SEVEN! Goodness! If she drank more, she'd be unconscious! And if that happened, who knew what Enishi would do. He ran over to her and grabbed her arm, "Kaoru! Are you alright? I'll bring you home." Kaoru glared at him, pulling her arm back, "I don't want to go anywhere with you." Enishi butted in, "Yeah, leave us alone." Kenshin replied by showing him his amber-colored cold stare, "This is none of your business, Enishi. What did you do? Asking her to drink like that. Kaoru, he's only going to take advantage of you!" Enishi snorted, "Like you didn't." "How dare you! I would never take advantage of Kaoru!"

Kaoru stood up, hands clenched, her eyes ablaze with anger, "Oh really? You should think before you speak, Himura. Let's go, Enishi." Kenshin flinched at the mention of his surname. Kaoru usually gave his name a ring to it, yet this time, it was cold, as if she never wanted to say it again. Even Enishi's name sounded more pleasant than his. Enishi smirked at him. After they left, Kenshin stood there, aghast. He had to follow them. He couldn't allow Enishi to take advantage of Kaoru. This was a good time to put his Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu training to use. He was barely noticed, with him ever so quiet. They were already quite a distance away, yet Kenshin caught up with his god-like speed. They were heading for the garden. Kenshin followed, careful not to make noise.

"Darn that Himura, who does he think he is? He plays with my feelings, leading me on when he loved your sister all along," Kaoru spat. Kenshin grimaced. What? Had she heard them? 'No, Kaoru, I love you!' Kenshin thought. Enishi placed on his fake smile and rubbed her back, "I'm sorry about that." Kaoru returned his smile, "I'm sorry about being rude to you. You're not that bad of a guy after all." Kaoru gave him a big hug. Of course, Enishi, being Enishi, had to give her a kiss. Kenshin widened his eyes when Enishi gave one on the lips.

Just then his eyes turned amber, showing all of his anger. If his eyes were blades, he would have cut Enishi up. His jealousy was arousing his alter ego [A/n: we know who THAT is] to take over. Kaoru was surprised by the kiss, but was enjoying it. She knew she was doing this out of her jealousy for Kenshin. She kissed him back, more roughly than Enishi's. Enishi smiled at this as his hand grazed her back. Both of them moaned as Enishi proceeded to her neck. Kenshin couldn't take it anymore, so he showed himself.

"Let her go, Enishi," he said; his voice cold. Kaoru and Enishi broke apart and stared at him. Kaoru was shocked to see him. Kenshin saw joy in her eyes at first, then it turned to anger. She marched up to him and slapped him on his scarred cheek. "How dare you? How dare you come up here and intrude my privacy? I hate you, Himura! I wish you'd get out of my life and leave me alone!" She began to run back into the house, crying. She bumped into Soujirou, who had been looking for her as well.

"Kaoru-chan? Are you okay?" Soujirou asked. She shook her head and said between sobs, "Take me home, Sou, I can't stand it here." Soujirou agreed as he led her to the limousine.

Meanwhile, Kenshin and Enishi were still staring at each other. Enishi scoffed, "What do you want, Himura?" He clenched his fists tighter, "I want you to leave Kaoru. Don't treat her like one of those disposable women of yours. She's not any ordinary girl, de gozaru."

Enishi laughed even more, "Kenshin, what do you really want? Do you want Kaoru? I thought you wanted my sister? Or did you have enough fun with her so you want this fresh one. I think I'm not the only one with the disposable women." Kenshin glared at him with pure malice, "I had loved Tomoe. She didn't return my love. I have no choice. And Kaoru, she makes me feel something I've never felt before."

"You didn't answer my question. What do you WANT?"

"Kaoru. I want her, all or her. I can't let you take advantage of her."

"I'm sorry to bear it to you but you're time is up. You've had her once, it's my turn now. You should treasure what you have, not push it away." Enishi scorned, "But it's good to have competition, no matter how annoying it really is. May the best man win."

"Kaoru is not a trophy to be won. She's a woman. They are respectable breeds. You should know that," Kenshin said. Enishi shrugged, "Then it'll be her choice. Good luck."

[A/n: Good news, I think I can update on 31'st. sorry if it's short again.it's getting harder to scheme up stuff, you know. But I will take two of your suggestions! Thanks for the reviews!]