Author's notes: Here it is, as promised! *grins proudly* Personally, I like the derivation of the title from the previous chapter… MWAHAHAHAHA!!! Ore wa Tensai!! MWAHAHAHA!!!
Lots of significant A/M interaction here… and… yeah. I won't spoil. Just read! ^_^ Arigatou!
Disclaimer: I don't own the anime, but I own the title! MWAHAHAHA!! (disclaimer boy: *raises eyebrow* Like, you know, I don't CARE, like, about the title… you know?)
OKAY! WHERE'S THE REAL DISCALIMER BOY, HUH? WHO PUT A DUMB ASS COÑOTIC JOCK HERE?!!!
Minnie me: *whistles* She doesn't own "Everything" by Lifehouse either. ;p
Mission: Frustration!
By Tesuka- chan
Chapter 18
The Seduction Scene
She shrugged, took off her necklace and handed the small, golden key to him…
Misao's eyes almost popped out of their sockets.
WHAAATTT? She handed it to him just like that?! LIFE IS NOT FAIR!!! She seethed from the corner table where she was observing him. She continued to watch as Aoshi started making some stupid gestures, then made the key "vanish", keeping the key up his sleeve and showing a pair of empty hands. Then he made more stupid gestures and discreetly pulled out a fake key from his other sleeve, giving it to her. The stupid girl – she couldn't help it, she couldn't believe that Kaoru fell for it – smiled and rolled her eyes, grabbing the "key" back and putting it on her necklace.
It was as easy as that.
She was disgusted. She thought that her friend knew better, that she would be indifferent to that asshole's charms. Yet, she was proven wrong. Kaoru, how could you? I thought better of you! Agh… I can't lose to a guy like him! The battle's not over yet…DAMN, DAMN, DAMN!!!
"Is anything wrong, Misao-san?"
Whoops.
Misao totally forgot about her companion. She turned to his approaching form, both of his hands holding two glasses of drinks. She couldn't help but admire then how good he looked when he was out of those suits and into these casual clothes. A simple button up shirt with the first two buttons left unfastened, nicely fitting black pants, and a tousled hair. And that purple shades that made him look like a VIP before only added suave in this getup. Hot. She fought the urge to drool.
Okay, he's the superior, remember?!! Boss! No think evil thoughts…
"No… not at all! Thanks for getting me a drink," she replied, smiling at him while accepting the glass.
"Really? For a moment there, you looked quite… ready to fry someone," Enishi said amusedly.
"Oh? Ah… it was nothing! I was just thinking of … uhh… fried chicken. Yeah. Only I can't eat some because of the bird flu going around." O-kay Misao… smooth. Really.
The businessman chuckled lightly at her answer. "All right, I'll import some chicken for you and we'll have dinner again after this."
"Uh, sure." Misao blushed thinking of her blunder. She took a sip of her martini then remembered Aoshi. She really shouldn't take her eyes off him tonight… she has to think of some way to get that key for herself. Jade eyes looked across the dance floor towards the bar and – He's gone! And Kaoru too! Panicked, she quickly scanned the room, looking for them while kicking herself for losing him.
"Care to dance?"
Misao looked at Enishi. Now why is he looking at me that way? Oh geesh, just stop putting meaning into other people's actions! She swallowed, gathered her scattered thoughts, and concentrated on his question. Dancing. Right. "Oh… oh yeah! Okay!" This way, I'll be able to have a wider scope and find Aoshi.
The pair headed towards the dance floor. The techno music was filling her up when they reached it. But then, she crushed the wild thing inside her, thinking: this is a mission. I have to get that key no matter what! Intent on her task, she strained to search for him and forgot to concentrate on her dancing.
What followed was a series of foot-stepping and elbowing.
"Ouch!"
"Sorry!"
"It's okay. Just don't – ah!"
"Gomen!"
"Fine. Hey!"
"I'm so sorry!"
Suddenly, a pair of strong arms grabbed her shoulders and she felt herself bump into something firm. Alarms blared inside her head. Someone's attacking me! But here? In a public place? Who the hell –
"I'm sorry Misao-san, I had to do this –
Oh Kami!
- before all my toes die. Relax… you're too tense!" A husky voice chuckled in her ear.
She looked up into turquoise eyes. Oh. Damn… I'm getting to paranoid. She gave him a slow, apologetic smile and forced her body to loosen up. "Okay, I'm relaxed now."
"Good."
Contrary to what she believed he was going to do, Enishi's hands fell to her waist and his grip tightened, making her dance slowly with him. To say that she was shocked was the understatement of the year. Not really knowing what to do, she tentatively put her arms up to his neck. She must've imagined the glint behind those purple shades.
Well, this is nice… why not stop for a while and get that key later? Here you are, in a club with a hot date and you're still obsessing over that ma – err… key! Just relax… it's time to let go for a while.
She was confused at what her conscience was telling her… but then decided to follow it and have fun for a while. She leaned her head against his shoulder and let the music go inside her head and take control of her body. She closed her eyes. Besides, she hasn't gone out with a date for a while now. She certainly deserved a break, right?
*RING RING*
"Damn," a low voice swore on her right ear. The arms around her let her go and Enishi fumbled for his phone. With an irritated voice, he pressed a button.
"What is it? Hai… yare yare… okay, I'll take care of it." He ended the call and faced her sheepishly. "I'm very sorry, but an accident just occurred in one of my companies. I have to go."
Well, is that disappointment or relief you're feeling, Misao?
"Ah, it's okay then. I'll stay here for a while." And concentrate on what I came here to do.
"Are you sure? I mean, you'll be alone here and – "
"I'll make friends. I'm a pretty friendly girl, you know," she winked.
Enishi looked dubiously around the dark room, checking out the crowd. "I suppose it's all right – ah! There's Shinomori!"
Green eyes widened. NO! NONONONONONO!!! Crap, if he calls him over, my plan won't work! I'll be ruined!!! ERK! STOP! STOP! But before she could say anything, her companion called Aoshi over.
Hell and damnation. I'm doomed.
"Shinomori! What a coincidence… hey, do you mind if you accompany Misao-san for a while?"
"Enishi- san! Wait – !" Hello!? Listen to me!
"I have to go and take care of an accident. I'll be grateful if you can stay with her…"
"But I -!" Do I have to wave my arms like a crab to get your attention?!
"…you don't have someone with you, do you?"
"He probably has, Enishi-san! It will be too much of a bother if I go with him," Misao finally got through. Green flames shot at ice blue ones, wishing him to vanish and suffer in the seventh hell of the seven hells in hell. GO AWAY!!
Finally, after like a millennium of pondering on Aoshi's part, she heard an amused voice answer, "No."
ACK!!!
"Excellent." Enishi then addressed her, saying, "I really am sorry, I'll make it up to you with that chicken dinner I promised." He smiled and before she knew what was happening, he leaned in and kissed her lightly on her cheek. "See you." Then he nodded at Aoshi.
And just like that, he was gone.
After a few minutes, the people dancing around started to wonder about the two mannequins in the middle of the dance floor.
"Shinomori." Nod.
"Makimachi." Nod.
"Anou… I'm sorry for bothering you and your date." Polite.
"It's not such a bother at all… I don't have a date." Indifferent.
"Oh? I just saw you with a girl that had long hair." A slip. ~damn~
"That was around ten minutes ago. You were watching me?" Amused smile.
"No. I just saw you from the corner of my eye." You-are-such-an-egocentric-bastard smile.
"Ah. If you noticed, she was Ms. Kamiya, the one who had the key." Condescending.
"No, I really didn't notice. I was just here with Enishi-san to have plain, good fun." Liar liar.
"Ah." Mocking.
"So you got it?" Curiosity kills the cat.
"Got what?" Playful.
"The item, you know?" Frustration.
"I don't know what you're talking about." Innocent act.
"Oh, you definitely know what I'm talking about." Razor sharp claws.
Amused, cool azure challenged the angry, fiery jade.
I don't know what got into your head, you numbskull, but do you know that you just blurted out what your trump card? Argh. Why am I even your conscience? I sure am doing a helluva GOOD job. *smirk* Okay, no more element of surprise. You have nothing to say him anyway so just go home and think of a new plan. Even if you have to squeeze the juices out of Sano's dry brain cells… dear Kami-sama above help us.
Okay. I'll just take a deep breath, declare that it was all a mistake, turn on my heels and walk away.
She took a deep breath, declared that it was all a mistake, turned on her heels, and –
– she suddenly felt a firm grip on her right wrist. And to her surprise (understatement of the year number two), she found herself being twirled around and around ~ ooohhh… lots of peeerrttty octopuseses! ~ into the arms of Aoshi Shinomori.
Scattered applause and catcalls were heard throughout the room.
"Wow, never knew mannequins can dance like that!"
"Awww…how cute!"
"Makes me think of our tango days… *sigh*"
Too stunned to push herself away, too stunned to hear anything, and – hell – too stunned even to breathe, Misao could only stare dumbly up at those icy orbs. This up close, she saw that those eyes weren't as frozen as she thought they were. In truth, they actually seem like they were even… burning. Odd…
She felt his arms tighten around her until it locked into a position not unknown to her. For the innocent, it may look as if the man was giving the woman a passionate hug; however, it was more like a passionate death grip. In that situation, it was impossible for the captive to escape from the arms of the captor. A single wrong move and the captive may find him/herself dead. She should know. She learned that from him.
Suddenly, the blessed stone of "get a clue" fell from the heavens and hit her in the head. She realized that SHE was the captive.
What the -? How did - ? HUH?
Even her multiple inner demons were too stunned to ramble and nag. Yet in the midst of that chaotic void called Misao's brain, a single thought rose above all thoughts: Danger! Escape!!
Oh, yeah? Even if you find it all oh-so-thrilling? And his smell oh-so-good? And his abs oh-so – SHUT UP!!! Death grip? Death? Slimy maggots crawling all over rotting flesh? Ring any bells? Crap… if I get through this alive, I'll have to fix my conscience. Oh, right. ESCAPE!!!
Deep breath. Talk.
"Let me go, Aoshi," she talked – more like snarled – through gritted teeth. It was getting harder to breathe.
Then a very low voice, just the right timbre that sent shivers up and down her spine, whispered, "What, my embrace isn't as satisfactory as Yukishiro's?"
More than confused now, she ignored the fluttering inside her and replied with a question of her own, "You were spying on me?"
"No. I just saw you from the corner of my eye," he answered with no emotions, using her words.
Anger stirred inside her for some unknown reason. "What is it to you, then? It's not like you care!" Something was building within her – hate? fury? despair? - and she just couldn't stop herself. "You only want money. Even to the point of betraying you family… you only care for yourself!"
Blue eyes clouded over. "It's not true. I care for – " he stopped himself, looking uncertain.
"Ha! You can't even finish that sentence!" she whispered triumphantly. She was on a roll, and by Kami-sama, she was going to give him a piece of her mind! "Even before, when we were a gang… a- a family… you didn't express anything at all. You just left us all there, guessing everything about you. You're just a selfish bastard," her eyes glinted as she added scathingly, "and in the end, you're still an unfeeling iceberg. Nothing changed."
She watched as his face showed nothing and his eyes burned with a cold fury. Ha! Let him feel anger… at least that will give him an idea on how to be human! Then she remembered that she was still in his death grip when he tightened his arms around her. Anger drastically changed into pain and fear as her breathing became shorter in intervals. She could literally feel the life squeezing out of her. Jade eyes widened. What have I done?
Then he said with a hoarse voice, "You don't know anything, Misao. You don't have the right to judge me."
She panicked. "You don't dare do anything in such a public place!"
"Oh?" A hint of a smirk was on his hard lips. "Maybe I do. Just to teach you a lesson that I'm not unfeeling at all. Or rather… to prove that I truly am unfeeling. You decide."
The death grip tightened to a point that Misao couldn't breathe.
And maybe it was just her oxygen-deprived brain, but she thought she heard him murmur something in the lines of, "… did you enjoy Yukishiro's kiss? I'll make you forget it."
She gasped.
He kissed her hard on her open mouth. The death grip was released and his huge hands were splayed on her tiny back, slamming her petite frame to his body. They moved into a caress as the kiss became deeper and deeper, he filling her with all the passion and frustrations that he probably went through.
She didn't think. She couldn't think. What was thought anyway compared to all these overwhelming feelings of belonging, of possession, of being? Thus, in that state of mind, or in no state of mind, her arms went up to his shoulders and clasped around his neck, bringing him closer to her, if it was even possible. She responded with all of her own passion, longing and reservations that were released from being bottled up inside her for so long.
This, at last, was the revelation.
The minute lasted throughout eternity, and finally, the pair parted shaken and trembling. Was it just her or was her heart beating too fast? Was it just her or was his heart the same? Misao finally looked up at Aoshi, not knowing how her wide, jade eyes or her swollen, heart- shaped mouth affected him. Then that heart- shaped mouth formed only one word:
"Why?"
Silence ensued as an interval between the previous song and the next song dragged on.
Before Aoshi could answer, who looked as confused as if not more confused than herself, the DJ's voice echoed throughout the establishment, saying, "Hey, this is for all you lovebirds in the dance floor. 'Everything' by Lifehouse." A heartbreaking melody gradually filled the room, followed by a voice that touches the soul…
~~~
Find me here
And speak to me
I want to feel you
I need to hear you
~~~
Watery Jade eyes met thawed Cerulean orbs.
The place became hazy and dreamlike as the lights were turned down and only a blue hue was left lingering about. Then everything else became more surreal and confusing as Aoshi silently let her go, his hands sliding through her tiny waist, and stood back. He took a few moments to gaze at her astonished disposition, and Misao couldn't help but think how unearthly and beautiful he looked like this.
As delicate as a butterfly, Aoshi raised his arm towards her, unhesitatingly extending his hand in an invitation.
"Will you… dance with me, Misao?"
~~~
You are the light
That's leading me
To a place
Where I find peace again
~~~
She didn't know what got into her but at that moment, all she could think was…
"Yes."
She let her hand melt into his.
~~~
You are the strength
That keeps me walking
You are the hope
That keeps me trusting
~~~
He walked inside the club.
A plethora of images rushed inside his head. Nostalgia kicking in, he headed straight towards the bar and ordered a bottle of sake. Something strong to kick out the evils inside. He didn't know what drove him to walk all the way here, but he really wasn't doing anything important and his partner left him back there. Besides, he needed to think now. Contrary to what he let others know, he was actually a deep thinker.
And now, he needed to think about her. And her proposition.
Divorce. He never really knew that it will come to that.
He sighed as he finished up the bottle and ordered another one. Damn, this really was some serious shit. Is he really ready to let her go, even though they did separate for a time? But then again, there was always that hope that he would see her again and they'd get back together. But if she filed a divorce… hell, was he such a goddamned idiot?
Love makes idiots out of all great thinkers.
He sighed yet again. He vaguely heard the melancholic song reverberating in the club. He's thinking too much, perhaps. He ran a trembling hand through his spiky hair and looked at his image in the mirror behind the bar. Boy, was he a wreck. He smiled pathetically… and saw her.
She was here.
~~~
You are the light
To my soul
You are my purpose
You're everything
~~~
Brandy- hued eyes flickered towards the bar. She thought she felt…
He was here.
Happy coincidence? Maybe.
She almost smiled, remembering all those significant meetings in a bar. She also remembered the significant skipping of her heartbeat in every meeting. Well, even now, actually. The man just infuriates her so, making such an omelet of her feelings every time. That's why she filed for divorce. So she can forget at last… to cut off all ties and not be like what she was before during her years in college. Pining away for the man, expecting him to burst through her door and bring her back to him. Still hoping when all hope is lost.
But it never happened. Pride is just too high a price to pay. Higher even than love.
She stood up and sauntered over to him. She sat beside him and gazed at his chocolate- brown eyes through the mirror.
"Hello, Sano."
"Hello, Megumi."
~~~
And how can I stand here with you
And not be moved by you?
Could you tell me how could it be
Any better than this?
~~~
"Sake?"
"Sure."
He laughed. "That's what I like about you. You can take anything."
Crimson lips curled into a smile. "Not really anything."
"Yeah, well. You're still strong, Megumi." He lifted up his sake cup for a toast. "For strong- willed women."
"For idiotic rooster heads."
"Yep. Still strong. Bordering on bull-headed."
They laughed and fell into a comfortable silence. Their souls felt each other, reached out… and said goodbye.
I love you. Sayonara.
The song continued to play.
~~~
You calm the storms
And you give me rest
You hold me in your hands
You won't let me fall
~~~
Kaoru went to the outer bar. She really wasn't in the mood for partying. Sure, the weird guy was pretty amusing, but other than that… she sighed as she sat down in one of those comfortable plush armchairs. She just felt so tired all of a sudden.
Her mind wandered to that red-haired policeman for the thousandth time. She really couldn't understand why her thoughts kept on going back to him… after their rather uneventful parting. She suddenly felt a bit furious with him. Why? She doesn't really know. He was just so bloody nice and so bloody kind that - ! She heaved a sigh of frustration. NOW she needed something to drink. She stood up and headed towards the bar.
She never saw it coming.
"Watch out!"
*Blahhgabahhg*
"Oro?"
She opened her eyes and found herself staring at the parquet ceiling. She fell because of some stupid leg of an armchair and what's this thing around her waist? And… oro?
"Kenshin?"
~~~
You still my heart
When you take my breath away
Would you take me in
Take me deeper now?
~~~
"Kaoru- dono?"
The policeman looked at the surprised girl in his arms. He figured he had the exact same expression as she has. Surprised and… quite a bit pleased. But only a bit. Really.
"Anou… Kenshin? You can release me now."
"Ah! Gomen nasai!"
Fate can really get a bit mischievous at times. Here he was, leaving the establishment and pondering about the familiar blue eyes he saw inside when he bumps into no other than the girl herself – Kaoru-dono. He had been thinking of her from time to time… worrying mostly about that Jade Jaguar business.
"How are you, Kaoru-dono?"
She flashed him a heart- warming smile that somehow made him believe – he halted his thoughts. There's no point in going there. It was all in the past anyway.
"I'm quite all right," she replied, then added thoughtfully, "would you like to have coffee here with me?"
"I'll be glad to." Kenshin replied with a bow.
~~~
And how can I stand here with you
And not be moved by you?
Would you tell me how could it be
Any better than this?
~~~
They fell into an easy conversation, laughing from time to time.
They never really understood what the confusing comfort that they felt meant.
Sometimes, love blossoms over a cup of coffee.
~~~
Cause you're all I want
You're all I need
You're everything
… everything
Everything… everything
~~~
Why did I wait so long? Why now, of all times? In the middle of all these mission and revenge… why did it reveal itself in the most inopportune time?
I really don't know what happened… I knew I was just so angry. I let myself feel. It is my downfall. But why is it then, now that she's here in my arms, why don't I feel like falling? Why do I feel like soaring the skies when I see her smile?
Why does my heart beat fast whenever she looks at me with those beautiful jade eyes?
Have I known it all along?
Yes.
Then why did I let myself feel?
Now I know I must… I must tell her…
"Misao," he whispered in her ear, "I really can finish that sentence."
She looked up at him questioningly with those huge eyes and said, "what sentence?"
"I care for… you." And even more… you're everything.
She smiled.
He felt like soaring the skies.
~~~
And how can I stand here with you
And not be moved by you?
Could you tell me how could it be
Any better than this?
~~~
The song faded in the distance.
A cellular phone rang.
Misao snapped out of her reverie and fumbled for her ringing phone. There was a sick dread in her stomach… she had to make a decision. This isn't right. Nothing's going as planned anymore.
"Hello? Ah… hai. Okay, sure. Bye."
She decided.
Misao pressed the end button and couldn't look at Aoshi in the eye. This feeling… oh, whatever it is, the only thing she wants to do is succumb to it right now. But she knew that it can't be. She had to have her head on her shoulders now… be rational.
Then why did being rational hurt so much?
"Misao." One word. He knew it. They both knew it. She looked up into those eyes, now warm and melted, and she couldn't take it if they freeze over again. Ice.
"It was Enishi-san. The problem was just a little glitch and he said that he'll come to pick me up and have coffee after," Misao said quietly. She knew what she was doing. She was doing it purposely. "This was all a mistake. Just… forget it. We're still rivals and this won't change a thing. This never happened."
His eyes widened.
The mission. Revenge. You can't throw it all away for this. It isn't rational…
---- His ice blue eyes ----
No. What you're doing is right.
Why does it feel so wrong?
He suddenly let her go. If she had wanted to make it right, it was too late now.
"Aa. Now I understand." But his eyes said otherwise.
No, you don't! I don't want you to freeze all over again…
"I'm sorry Aoshi. I have to go." I'm sorry for everything. They stayed there for a few seconds that stretched to infinity. She saw those eyes freeze into ice. She saw his body stiffen and start the rejecting process.
She just couldn't take it. She couldn't bear to watch. She had to go. I'm sorry.
Misao stepped towards him, closed her eyes, and kissed him gently one last time on the lips. She never saw the hesitating hand hovering near her cheek. She never saw last longing in those rapidly freezing eyes. The hand fell to his side. She moved away and walked towards the exit.
"Misao."
She stopped, not turning around, staying silent to hear what he had to say.
"I remember."
Glittering Jade eyes widened. Remember…? In the cave when he… saved me? She forced herself not to be swayed and swallowed a sob. She forced herself to be cold. He wasn't the only one who can do that. Now their roles are reversed.
"I don't."
With that she walked away, her right hand fisted and gripped for dear life.
"I will never forget," he murmured.
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I felt up my sleeve.
The key was gone.
I stood there, long after she left. I understand now. Everything… for revenge. I hurt her, she hurts me. That's just the way of the universe. Survival of the fittest – only the strongest will survive. There is definitely no place for love.
Love?
Is it really that, I wonder? Or is it mere attraction?
Is this all just a game? Or perhaps a lesson?
I still remember what she said before, that she will make me suffer.
I wonder if she felt what I am feeling now? Did I make her suffer as I was suffering now? Betrayal is s bittersweet chocolate. Now I know.
And now I remember. In that cave… when I saved her.
Why did I let myself feel?
~~~
Would you tell me how could it be
Any better than this?
~~~
A/n: I wonder… did I use this song before? Hmmm… I wonder why not. *shrugs* 'Tis one of my favorites! Heart- wrenching, I assure you. *sniff*
Ah… the irony of it all. In reality, it is usually duty over love… especially for survival. 'Tis the sad case of most poverty- stricken societies today. (Minnie me: What, you're giving a history exam?) Errr. Nope. (Minnie me: Okay. Charge, minna!!!)
*hides*
Okay, to avoid questions like: is it going to end like this?! OF COURSE IT WILL NOT END THIS WAY!!! It's a long way to the end, I assure you. I'll finish the mission first and some more twists… and there! Mwahahaha! Mwahahaha! I tell you, I can get pretty evil. It's summer so evilness rate is high up. Getting hot. *grins*
Anyway… thanks for all the wonderful reviewers!!! ^_^
Amber_eyes: Hallo! Glad you liked it! ^_^ I updated in a week! That's a big hurrah for me, ne? haha! ;p
Hitokiri- miao miao: Hai! That IS Aoshi in leather pants. *grins* It's becoming very popular nowadays. Heeheehee… :D Hope you like this one! :)
Moonstorm: What do you think? I like Aoshi all jealous! MWAHAHAHAHA!!! Well, let's just say that Aoshi is charming. (huh?) Haha!
oO-Innocent Dreamer-Oo: Thanks! I'm glad you liked at least something out of my ficcy *sniff* haha, just kidding. ^_^ Anou, sorry, I didn't think Kenshin- bopping was appropriate here. But I tried, I really did! O.o
jade eyed neko (purpo kitee katx): Yup! Nuclear bombs are released every time they're together. Whoo! ;p
mistress-eos14: Ah… I updated in a week. Doesn't that count? *hides* Lolz. There isn't much of a cliffie in this chapter. *looks to make certain* Nope. Not really. :D
Chibi Mai: Errr… huh? Wave in this … okay, I'm confuddled. @_@ Haha, glad you liked the update. ^_^
IrisKitsune: OF COURSE I can't leave Enishi out! He IS kind of hot… sort of. Haha!!! ^_^ Well, it's kind of obvious that it's a/m. Otherwise, I would've been murdered, castrated, chopped- up, and chainsawed by now. ;p Glad you liked the m/s!
Shin-chan: I agree… but 'tis my fault anyway… I made her like that. ;p *sigh* Sometimes I overwhelm myself with my mean-ness. Lol. ;p
Leila Jenkins: Thanks! Oh, and I replied to your e-mail! Thanks a bunch, dear! ^_^
Silver Miko: What do YOU think? *moves eyebrows up and down* Mwahahaha. Oh yeah, you're doing a great job in your fics! Keep it up! I'm too much of a coward to write lemons… for now. :D
sLL: Ohhh… more of him for you! ;P yeah, I know what you feel… I didn't go here for 3 months. *sigh* I had fanfiction withdrawal. Don't worry, I'm sane now. Sort of. *grins*
auberiyu- juichi: Hallo! For you, this is fast, ne? Hahaha! ^_^ Sorry, less cliffies in the near future. I just had to sate my lust for cliffies. *grins evilly*
I just want to share, I now know how Misao feels when she's with Aoshi, regarding height difference. *shivers* Difficult, I tell you!!! (hint: Senior's ball. Date. You get the pic. ;p)
Oh well. Arigatou, minna-san! Please read and review! Ja! ^_^
