Disclaimer: Rurouni Kenshin is copyrighted to Nobuhiro Watsuki, Sony, Shuiesha Jump... -mumbles on wishing that RK belonged to her-.....
Onna-baka is in the middle of self-berating for not writing longer chapters... That could get me in the mood for some, errr... no. Angst is not the word I'm looking for...
Just get the tissues ready.
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Kenshin
She was so warm, so soft. The scent of jasmine filled his senses, making him bury his face against her raven hair.
And he couldn't get enough of that feeling.
His arms tightened around her, trying to mask the pain he felt. He told her everything he felt, his gratefulness for her compassion, for their family.
Everything.
Except that he loved her.
Baka, rurouni!
With pain in his chest he said these words to her.
"Sessha wa rurouni. I guess I have to go wandering again."
She stiffened, then started to tremble. He felt moisture drop on his shoulder. Oh Kaoru... don't cry... please... don't make this any harder...
"Ima made arigatou... soshite... sayonara..."
He didn't want to let go... not ever...
Kaoru
Iie! Iie! IIE!!! Kaoru screamed to herself. Kenshin...! No...! You can't go...!
Kaoru wanted to move her hands. To hold Kenshin to her. She wanted to beg him not to go, but stay by her side. While he was still within reach.
But sorrow held her immobile.
Kenshin was an honorable man, and his honor would not stand and let Shishio destroy their lives. And others'.
Kaoru understood that.
But why does it have to hurt so much...?
She felt Kenshin release her slowly. Through her tears she only saw the sleeve of his gi as he turned and began to walk away. She watched his back as he walked through the fireflies, then through the trees.
Then her legs failed her and she buckled to the ground, her face cupped in her hands.
The tears and damp ground were staining her kimono. But she didn't care.
She just wanted him to turn around. Turn around and come back.
I haven't told you what I feel...... Kenshin..... onegai...
"Kenshin... Ken... shin..." her sobs echoed through the forest.
She wanted him to stay with her... forever...
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A/N: Now I wonder if that was sad enough to make people cry... ack! No! I don't wanna make anyone cry!
But I hope I gave out the sad feelings they both have...
ANYWAY!!! Review?
Chapter 4