A/NI havn't updated in about a million years but I havn't gotten any rreviews telling me that the story was ok. So here is chapter 4 I hope you like it

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Chapter 4

It was a picture of Kenshin's house being patrolled.

"Wow, you're popular. Even with your enemies." Kaoru remarked thoughtfully.

"I couldn't sense anyone patrolling my house." Kaoru then pointed at something next to the edge of the picture.

"Looks as if they started a few days ago," Kaoru tapped the number twice, "Actually they started right when you got the case." Kenshin took the picture and searched it.

"But they aren't searching yours." Kenshin smirked, "They probably think you're not worth their time."

"You are the most impertinent and annoying person I have ever met." Kaoru announced vehemently. Kenshin gave a bow, quite awkward looking because of the sitting position though.

"Why thank you, I could say the same about you though, plus a lot more of course." Kenshin drawled flippantly while fingering the picture. Kaoru opened her mouth but she shut it again thinking the better of biting the bait. Kenshin raised an eyebrow. If looks could kill, Kenshin would be dead a hundred times over. Kaoru cleared her throat.

"It's probably because boss handed you the case but got me to help. Any way, are you still going to live at your house?"

"Not at all, since this has to do with work...and it will be a professional decision..." He let the rest of the sentence drop knowing she had gotten the point.

"NOOOOO!!!!!!"

"Yes" Kenshin said simply

"You are absolutely not moving in with me!!!" Kaoru ground out.

"Why? You're my partner, and since you are my partner you are supposed to help me with anything that has to do with the assignment." Kenshin reasoned in a good-natured, totally innocent way. "Besides, Yahiko will like it and both of you will have edible meals". Kaoru growled at the last statement made against her cooking. I mean, my cooking isn't that bad Kaoru thought to herself.

"We could always ask boss." Kensin suggested knowing full well that their boss would always agree with him.

"No, he'll just say, 'whatever Kenshin says' and go an grumble off to his office."

"That's exactly why we should ask him," Kenshin said with a twinkle in his eye, "but it is also because you seem to need some convincing."

"I don't need convincing whatsoever. I have my mind set and that's that, end of story."

"Not necessarily," Kenshin cupped his hands over his mouth making a makeshift microphone, "BOSS!!!" Their boss came rushing into their office and immediately glared at Kaoru like he was expecting trouble from her.

"Boss, Kaoru won't listen to me." Kenshin said in a kind of pleading voice. You could also hear an undercurrent of amusement in his statement. Their boss rounded on Kaoru who now was shooting daggers at Kenshin.

"Why aren't you listening to him?" Kaoru crossed her arms over her chest and lifted her chin.

"Because he's wrong."

"She's just saying that because I had a better idea then her boss. That's why I called you here. I want you to decide which of these decisions is better." Kenshin pointed a finger at Kaoru. "She suggested that I go live at the dump because my house is now being patrolled."

"I DID NO"

"Do not interrupt your partner Kaoru." Their boss commanded. Kenshin was enjoying this.

"And I suggested that I move in with her." Their boss nodded in agreement at this.

"That is a great idea." He turned to Kaoru, "Make sure he's settled in by tonight." Then he left. As soon as the office door clicked shut Kaoru turned on Kenshin.

"You big fat fucken LIER!!!"

"Watch your mouth." Kenshin casually flicked a piece of hair off his shoulder. Kaoru was going to get him back for this. He was being so unfair. Kenshin got up out of his chair and impatiently motioned for her to go with him.

"Since I can't take things from my house anymore, I might as well by knew stuff, but first we have to go and make sure Shishio isn't going to try anything funny." Kaoru walked by totally ignoring him.

"Fine, ignore me then." Kenshin muttered under his breath and fallowed her out. They had been walking for quite a while now and Kaoru still was completely ignoring him. Not that he was complaining. It just wasn't like her. Kenshin decided to tease her a bit to get a reaction.

"So... where are we going, or are we going to be walking circles all day?"

"Why the hell do you always have to be a big pain in the ass whenever you're with me." Kaoru demanded quickening their pace. Kenshin was taken back by her answer but grinned, she was back to her normal self at least.

"I just asked where we were headed, don't have to get touchy." Kaoru huffed.

"We are headed to get you new stuff, after that we can check up on Shishio and see what the he's up to." Kaoru brushed a piece of hair away from her face with an impatient hand. The stopped at a clothing store not to far from the office and went in.

Kaoru saw some interesting pink shirts, raised an eyebrow, and turned toward Kenshin. Kenshin who had been following her gaze turned quickly and went in the opposite direction. Kaoru went and fingered it while imagining him in those.

She then went after Kenshin. Kenshin had chosen a couple and tried them on. After they had finished with those the went to get lunch. Kaoru had suggested the akebeko, which Kenshin had never heard of but went along with her choice.

While driving, Kenshin turned and wondered when they'd get back to tracking Shishio. Whatever he thought and they stopped at a store with a big sign written across the front-Akebeko. The moment the went in a waitress came up to Kaoru and gave her a hug and directed them to a table and got them drinks.

"So Tae, how's business?" Kaoru asked as she seated her self cheerfully.

"It actually pretty good," Tae gestured to the restruraunt, "We've been getting tons of people lately." Kaoru nodded in agreement. Tae suddenly looked very sly.

"Soooo," Tae drew the word out looking pointedly at Kenshin, "Got a new boyfriend, I can't remember when the last time you had one of those." She winked at Kaoru who had turned red at her comment. Kenshin, who had been watching them smirked and decided to play along with tae's inquiring.

"Yeah we've been going for about three months now." Kaoru, who had been drinking, choked on the water. Tae had to give her a firm pat on the back before she dislodged(I have no idea if you can dislodge water but oh well) the water that had been hindering her breathing.

"You bastard, I havn't been dating you and I have known you for longer than I wish I had!"

"She just doesn't want to admit it." Kenshin was having a great time. Tae clapped. "Well congrats, the late bloomer has finally bloomed." Kaoru glared at both of them.

"You bastard, I havn't been dating you and I have known you for longer than I wish I had!"

"She just doesn't want to admit it." Kenshin was having a great time. Tae clapped. "Well congrats, the late bloomer has finally bloomed. Kaoru put her head in her hands. Yup its official, the world was against her.

Cya