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What the Hell is Going On!

Author's Note: I am so sorry you guys. I know I haven't updated this fic in a long while. Well, you could blame it on the holidays because I was out of town to go visit my relatives. I'm sure that' everybody's excuse too. Oh, and I have a new thing. If I want to, I could respond to your review.

Bluetiger234: Ask her questions so she'll respond to you.

Thunder sister: No! Shut up! Don't tell them anything!

Bluetiger234: Oops, too late.

Thunder sister: You evil person!!!

Bluetiger234: It's all your fault. You did the fooley cooley type of thing to Bankotsu.

Thunder sister: No I didn't!! No, wait, yes I did. You hear that! He's mine I tell you! Mine!!!

Bluetiger234: Yeah, she even dreams of him.

Thunder sister: I swear! Tell them anymore and I'll wring your neck.

Bluetiger234: AAHHH!!! * thunder sister grabs blutiger234's neck and starts shaking it * No * choke * I *choke * could help you.

Thunder sister: Really? * drops bluetiger234 to the ground *

Bluetiger234: On one condition. You have to say it.

Thunder sister: Fine, fine. * gags before talking * sessha 81, I miss you and your reviews. Please come back.

Bluetiger234: Great! You said it!

Thunder sister: I can't believe I said that.

Bluetiger234: Well, you did it for your Bankotsu mini, right? * shows thunder sister a mini Bankotsu doll blindfolded and hanging over a cliff like a piƱata *

Thunder sister: Nooo!!

Bluetiger234: Want it back? Then type the stupid story already!

Thunder sister: * sniff, sniff * I can't believe that my best friend turned evil. Well, here's the story.

By: thunder sister

Chapter 9: Things Are Getting Interesting

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"Uhm, well," stammered Soujiro," I just came to the U.S. yesterday so I still haven't found a place to stay yet."

Kaoru was shocked," So where will you sleep?!"

"On the sidewalk, I guess," replied Soujiro calmly. Kaoru looked at him sympathetically.

Then Shishio came out of nowhere. He pointed out bookishly," Well, if Soujiro does not have a place to stay, then he could stay a our house, right, Kao?" He winked at her evilly. Kaoru blushed really hard.

Soujiro bowed gratefully. "Thank you," he said.

With that, Shishio drove Kaoru and Soujiro to the house.

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"Here we are!" Shishio exclaimed. The house wasn't very big, but it was enough to shelter 3 people. On the bright side, the house was, well, bright. The roof was light blue and the walls were a clean white.

(It's just like my house, except the roof is teal.)

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"Oh, Soujiro," said Shishio," will you pick a bedroom? There are 2 to choose from. But, please, don't go inside the one with the sign that says: Go in if you want to commit some very painful suicide.

Soujiro sweat dropped. "Uhm, yeah, sure." Then he examined one of the rooms. Shishio made sure that Soujiro couldn't hear what they would say. 'Good,' he thought,' Now, I could talk to Kaoru.' "Uhm, Kao," he started," I'll be on a field trip to Africa this whole month so you in charge of the house, k?"

"What?!" Kaoru panicked.

"I'll give you the house and car keys. No parties unless you clean up after. So take care of the house for me, please."

"Aren't you going to pack up?"

"No, I already did, and I'm going to Yumi's." Before he left, he whispered into her ear," Hey, I want Soujiro's child inside your stomach by Christmas, k?"

"Uncle Shishio! You are so evil!!!"

"Ha ha! I actually meant by Valentine's Day, but Christmas is good too." He got into his car. "Get over Kenshin soon!!!" Then he drove away, leaving behind a very red-faced Kaoru.

~~~Bedtime

Kaoru tucked herself into bed and closed her eyes. Then she realized something very, very wrong.

~~~Soujiro's new bedroom

Soujiro was sitting on his new bed as he read his book. It was titled: A Dummy's Guide to the World of Stupidity.

Then he heard a soft whimper at his door. He looked up and there was Kaoru. She was wearing a baggy sweater and underwear-like shorts.

(I like wearing that to sleep all the time!!! It feels good. I even wear it in winter. But please don't ask because I don't get cold wearing that.)

"Ah, what's wrong, Kaoru?" Soujiro asked.

Kaoru whispered," Could I sleep with you?"

Soujiro was a bit taken back at this request so he asked," May I ask why?"

Kaoru shuddered a bit. "Because."

"Because?"

"I'm scared of the dark and my nightlight is broken."

"Well, uh, sure, Kaoru."

(Hey! I'm scared of the dark too! And even if you're not, you could use that as an excuse to sleep with your favorite guy. * wink, wink *)

~~~10:30

Soujiro was done reading his book so he put it down and turned off the light. He felt shuffling next to him and heard whimpering. He pulled the blanket and looked at Kaoru.

"What's wrong?" he asked worriedly.

"I had another nightmare." Kaoru put her upper body on top of Soujiro's chest and hugged him. "I'm scared that Kenshin will take my heart and break it again."

"Aww, Kao." He hugged her back and put her face in the crook of his neck. "It's ok. I'll protect you." 'Damn! Is her breasts really that big?'

"Thank you, Sou-chan." Then she fell asleep.

~~~11:30

Kaoru woke up to the fresh scent of pine. 'Hm?' she mused,' Soujiro smells good. He smells even better than Kenshin.'

Then she heard Soujiro say something," Are you awake, Kao?" She answered him by licking playfully at his neck. "I guess you are. What's up? Aren't you sleepy yet?"

"Sou-chan, I've been wanting to say something to you ever since the day we met."

"What is it?"

"I love you." Soujiro was severely shocked.

'I need a physiatrist,' he thought with swirly eyes.

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Author's Note: Soooo, how'd it go? Oh god! I sound like I'm your big sister and picking you up from your first day of school. Anyway, I'd like to say how proud I am that you reviewers were so patient. Well, here are the responses:

Cocacola43: No offense, but you scare me. Yes, Soujiro loves Kaoru. What else is new?

Sessha 81: I wouldn't be talking sessha because you're cornier than this story!!!