Chapter 10 is up and please rr

The One I Love Chapter 10 A Date Tomorrow?..

Saori yawned and rubbed her eyes. She got up from her futon and changed into a simple kimono. She slowly dragged her feet towards the living room. When she walked in, she gasped. "Woah.. Is there something I should know about?" She asked, obviously confused. She didn't recognize anyone except for Kaoru, Sano, and Kenshin.

"Actually, you're right on time Saori-dono. We all just came inside," Kenshin mentioned calmly. "Um.. okay then." Still puzzled to what was going on, she sat next to Sano. Kaoru turned to face the girl. "Saori, meet Aoshi, Misao, and Soujiro." Saori looked at each person Kaoru pointed to. When she saw Soujiro, she blushed. Wow.. I was right when I said all the guys here were cute..

"Everyone, this is Saori. She's been with us for several weeks now.." Misao jumped excitely. "Hi Saori! I'm Misao!" Sano groaned. "She knows Weasel!" She in return, glared at the rooster head. Aoshi spoke before she could. "Watch who you're talking to Sagara," He said coldly. Sano scowled at him. "What! You don't have to be so defensive! It's not like she's your girlfriend or anything."

Shock was written on the group's faces when Aoshi was at a loss for words and Misao started blushing. Suddenly, Kaoru squealed loudly. "Oh my gosh Misao-chan! Since when?! How come you didn't tell me?!"

The usual perky girl fumbled with her hands and blushed harder. "Since this morning..."

Sano laughed out loud. "Haha. Didn't know you had it in you ice!"

Aoshi kept quiet but gave a death glare to Sano, who immediately stopped laughing.

So now Kenshin, Sano, and Aoshi are taken.. But I think Sano is more like a brother to me.. and he likes Megumi anyway.. even if he denies it.. it's so obvious.. and Kenshin loves Kaoru and she loves him.. I don't really know this Aoshi.. but he's so emtionless.. but who's this other guy?.. I wonder if he's taken too..

Misao suddenly smirked. "And what about you Kaoru-chan?"

Kaoru got all flustered, and to everyone's endless surprises, so did Kenshin. Misao gasped. "Y..You.. You guys are together! Since when?! why didn't you tell me?!" She wasn't mocking Kaoru, she seriously wanted to know and it seemed like the right questions to ask.

Kaoru looked at Kenshin and blushed harder. "This morning..." Misao squealed louder than Kaoru had before. "Kaoru-chan! I'm so happy for you!" She ran to the red girl and hugged her.

Sano shouted above their noises. "Can you girls talk about this later?! I want to know who this kid is!" He pointed at Soujiro who was quiet the whole time. Kaoru grabbed her bokken out of nowhere and bonked the ex-gangster on the head. "Sano that's rude!" He rubbed where she had hit him. "Oww.. Sorry Jou-chan.."

Kenshin laughed at his friend's misfortune. Kaoru secretly smirked, that only Kenshin caught. She noticed her cousin glancing at Saori now and then and vise versa. "You guys, this is Soujiro. And like I said, he's my cousin. We were best friends when we were kids.. But then he had to move to America when I was nine and he was ten.." She came face to face with Soujiro and whispered gently, "What brings you to Japan Sou-chan?.." He smiled, one that was true. "Mom and Dad let me move back here Kao-chan.. That is.. If you'll let me stay here.. at the dojo.."

Tears ran down Kaoru's face as she went to him and hugged him. "Of course... I've missed you Sou-chan.." She whispered, while sobbing. He hugged her back and replied, "I've missed you too Kaoru.." He pulled back and chuckled. "Well Kaoru.. I'm gone for eight years and you grew up so much!" He said jokingly. Kaoru grinned at him and wiped her tears. "So did you Sou-chan so don't even start!"

Time past by quickly after that...

Once again, the stars were shimmering in the night sky beautifully. Kaoru offered to share her room with Soujiro because Misao wanted to take Koji's old room with Aoshi. How the girl managed to convince him, she'll never know. Sano teased Aoshi endlessly, until he threatened to kill him. Hm.. that really shut him up... Kaoru thought. She and Soujiro sat side by side under the stars.

"Kao-chan?"

"Hmm?"

"Kenshin.. You're boyfriend.. He.. He looks familiar.."

Kaoru knew what he was talking about but just played along. "Hm? Like who Sou-chan?"

Soujiro struggled with his next words. He didn't know she already knew. "Well.. it's not anyone I know personally.. but just heard of.."

Kaoru turned to him and said sofly. "I know. You're thinking of the Battousai.. Red hair and a cross-shaped scar on his left cheek.. But Sou-chan.. He vowed not to kill anymore.. And I know he will never break his vow. He is Kenshin Himura now.. and I love him. He's a great person Sou-chan.."

He nodded slowly. "I see.. Well.. fine.. but as your closest cousin, I have the right to watch over you!"

Kaoru giggled and rolled her eyes. "You're my ONLY cousin Sou-chan. But of course." Her giggles died down and both just sat there quietly.

Soujiro fumbled with his fingers while faced down. "Hey Kao-chan?..."

She looked at him. "What is it Sou-chan?"

"Um.. You know your friend.. Saori-chan?.." He asked nervously.

Kaoru smiled michievously on the inside and played dumb. "Yeah what about her?.."

Soujiro sweatdropped. "Well uh.. I..I uh.. sorta.. like her.." He whispered the last part, but Kaoru heard him loud and clear and was happy to hear it. "Hmm really?.. Well she doesn't have a boyfriend.. and.. she's my age.. hmm.. I guess I can help you..." Kaoru really wanted to but she wanted to see his reaction. "Really?.. but.. what if she doesn't like me?"

Kaoru let out a small laugh. "Haha. Don't worry Sou-chan.. I'm your cousin of course I'll help you! Misao-chan and Megumi can help too!"

The usual smiling boy's face looked surprised. "N..No.. Kao-chan.. You don't have to involve everyone.."

Kaoru was enjoying this too much. "Haha. Don't you worry Sou-chan!" He shook his head and said to her, "You haven't changed much on the inside.. Still the michievous fiery girl I knew.. Well I think I'm going to go inside. Are you gonna stay out here?" Kaoru looked up at the sky. "Yeah.. I will.. Good night Sou-chan."

"Night Kaoru." And with that, he went inside.

Kaoru continued to sit there, staring at the stars in the night sky. Now I know why Kenshin always come here.. It's so beautiful.. Suddenly, she felt two arms wrap around her waist from behind. She smiled, knowing who it was. The person leaned in to her ear and whispered huskily, "Beautiful.." She didn't get it. "Yes.. Now I see why you enjoy it out here so much.." She felt him shake his head sideways and heard him chuckle. She turned around and saw her red-headed rurouni.

He leaned closer and closer. She did the same until both their lips met. It was soft and gentle, but with so much love. "I love you Kenshin.." She whispered. Kenshin panted and replied back, "I love you too my Kaoru.." She blushed. She still wasn't used to him being so forward.

Kenshin sat next to her with one of his arms around her. She leaned on his shoulder and he rested his head on her's. It was picture perfect. And that's exactly what the eavesdroppers thought. This consisted of Sano, Saori, Soujiro, Misao, and Aoshi. Aoshi only came because Misao practically dragged him with her. Misao and Saori both giggled silently. "Aww.. Don't they look so cute.." Misao whispered quietly.

Sano snorted. "Alright, alright. Let's give them some 'time alone'." Misao grumbled. "Fine." Then, Sano, Misao, and Aoshi silently left. Only Saori and Soujiro stayed behind. When Saori stood up to leave also, Soujiro stopped her. "wait.." She turned around and blushed. "Yes?.."

He extended his hand. "I'm Soujiro.." He mentally hit himself. Why did he do that? But to his surprise, she smiled and took his hand. "I'm Saori.." They stayed like that for a while until Saori interrupted the moment. "Um.. You can let of of my hand now.." He blushed and muttered, "Sorry.."

"It's okay."

"Saori?.. D..Do you want to.. go.. around town.. with me.. tomorrow?.." He asked nervously. She looked surprised and felt butterflies in her stomach. "Uh.. Sure." Soujiro beamed. "Great! I mean.. Okay.. good night.." She nodded and left to her room.

In her room, she put her hand over her heart. He just.. asked me out.. I think..

In Kaoru's room, Soujiro's heart was still beating fast. I can't believe I did that.. I can't believe she said yes.. maybe I don't need Kao-chan's help.. maybe she likes me..

Kenshin sighed contently. I really can't believe Kaoru accepted me.. I'm lucky to have been blessed with such an angel like her.. He heard Kaoru breathing softly. She fell asleep.. He looked at her and was in awe. She's so beautiful.. He gently touched her cheek and brushed her hair out of her eyes. She looked so fragile. She's my angel...

Slowly, he stood up without waking her up and gently lifted her up in his arms bridal style. She squirmed slightly but calmed and snuggled in closer to his chest. He smiled and carried her inside. He got to her room and entered. Soujiro was still awake. He was sitting up and looked deep in thought. He heard feet shuffling and turned around.

Kenshin looked at the boy and met his eyes. Then he put Kaoru in her futon as gently as he could and put her blanket over her. He kissed her cheek lightly and left the room.

Soujiro looked where he was a second ago. He loves her a lot.. You're lucky Kaoru.. Then he fell asleep himself.

So the Battousai got himself a woman huh?.. Even better.. Maybe the boss will promote me if I got her and that other bitch..

In the darkness, a man stood in the shadows, plotting.

Sorry if this chapter wasn't that great. I'll try to make the next one longer and better! rr pleasee