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Back at the Kamiya dojo Sano wondered what Kenshin and Kaoru could be doing in the forest right now and if Kaoru was safe.  Maybe I should go search for them, Sano thought to himself.  I know that Kenshin is capable of protecting Kaoru, but I don't trust the two of them alone together.  It's clear to me that Keshin has feelings for Kaoru and I don't want him moving in on my territory.  Besides I'll bet the two of them will need all the help that they can get in saving Yahiko.  I better bring a map just in case I get lost, because knowing me I probably will.  Does Kaoru have feelings for Kenshin? I can remember the last time that I told her how I felt and her reaction was not what I had hoped on.  We were sitting beneath the sakura trees when I had told her that all I wanted was to be with her. All she had said was that she needed more time and that she didn't know how she felt about me.  It's been 2 months now and I think that she has had plenty of time to think about how she really feels.  When I get into the Kai forest I will ask Kaoru how she truly feels, she can't keep avoiding the subject forever.  I will not lose her.

"I think that were almost there miss Kaoru." Said Kenshin

"I can see the lamps burning."

"Thank goodness!" replied Kaoru with a pant of exhaustion.

"We should look for the nearest phone"

"Good idea."

The darkness was covering the town and the two decided that it would be best to get a fresh start in the morning.  They ate a small meal of rice balls then headed to a small and cheap inn.  The silence between them the rest of the evening was causing much suspense for Kenshin who was trying to decide whether to tell Kaoru how he felt or not.  Finally when the lights had gone out and there was nothing left to do but stare into the blank ceiling…

"Kaoru, can I tell you something?"

"Sure Kenshin, what is it?"

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