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Hello again. I wrote this immediately following the last one because I couldn't wait and I was in the mood for writing. So, I know it's sudden but I hope you like it. Oh, and you better like it because I'm missing Jackass to write this!

Chapter Four: Needs and Wants

Kaoru couldn't sleep. All she could think about was Kenshin. His long red hair, the scar on his cheek, the way his amber eyes glowed in the dark. She loved every single thing about him. Like the way he had jumped in to save her and Yahiko, or the way he never insulted her or Yahiko and he even liked her cooking.

Kenshin couldn't sleep either. He couldn't think of anything else but the black-haired beauty in the next room, sleeping beautifully on her futon. He imagined her in that way, so peaceful and pleasant. He loved the way she let nothing stand in her way. He loved the way her hair shined in the morning light.

Kaoru stood up and walked slowly and silently out of her room and into Kenshin's. He lie awake and staring off into space when she came in. She sat next to him on his futon and smiled.

"Can't sleep either?" she asked.

"No, Miss Kaoru." He answered.

"Kenshin, I love you." Kaoru suddenly said, surprising herself.

Kenshin propped himself on one elbow and looked her in the eyes. "I love you, Miss Kaoru, that I do." He returned.

Kaoru couldn't take it anymore. She needed him, now. She bent forward and engulfed in a fiery kiss. Kenshin was a little surprised, but he returned the kiss and slid his tongue into her mouth. Kenshin pulled Kaoru towards him and rolled around so he could be on top of her.

"Are you sure?" he asked.

Kaoru nodded. So Kenshin started to remove her night-gown. He slipped the straps off her shoulders, seizing the right moment to gaze upon her breasts for the first time. When he did, he caught his breath, but continued slipping it off. After he got her undressed, he removed his clothing also.

"Oh, Kenshin." Said Kaoru.

He leaned back down on her and kissed her again. Slowly he parted and started to kiss her neck, moving down her body to her chest. Then he kissed her bare breasts. She moaned almost silently with pleasure.

Kenshin tickled her nipples with his tongue until they were hard. Kaoru loved it. She wanted to give back the pleasure he gave her. She reached her hands down and started to rub his you-know-what. Kenshin was caught by little surprise and started to kiss her again.

After Kaoru let go, Kenshin shifted his hips so 'his' met her entrance. Slowly and gently he started to push it inside her. Kaoru loved that too. She moaned quietly and pulled Kenshin towards her and started to kiss him again.

And all of the sudden, pain. Like no pain she felt before. It felt wonderful yet it hurt so bad but she needed it so bad too. Tears formed in her eyes and blood pounded her ears, as Kenshin slowly took her innocence. Kenshin pulled it out.

"I'm so sorry, Kaoru." Said Kenshin.

"No, Kenshin. Please, don't go." She replied.

Kenshin looked her in the eyes and kissed her again.

"Lie still, it wont hurt but a minute." He said.

He continued to push it inside her. Kaoru felt some pain, but not much. Kenshin pulled it out, and gently pushed it back in again. That time was just pleasure. She wasn't a virgin anymore.

The next morning, Kaoru awoke in Kenshin's futon. Kenshin wasn't there though. She got up and dressed, and headed for the kitchen. When she got there, Kenshin was cooking breakfast and humming a beautiful unfamiliar sound.

"Hello, Kaoru" said Kenshin without turning around.

"Good morning Kenshin." Replied Kaoru.

After breakfast, Kaoru and Yahiko went out side to practice, and Kenshin watched them from the second step. Later he did the waiting laundry, Kaoru fixed lunch, and Yahiko just practiced all day.

Kenshin kept thinking how Yahiko and Kaoru were so much alike. So strong, determined, and they both believed that the sword was to protect, not to kill. And that was his belief too. He would fit in just right here.