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Should I Stay? or Should I Go?

Chapter Nine - -Our Little Talk

Kenshin's widened as Tomoe's lips touched his. He pushed her away once more and spoke.

"Tomoe, why do you continue to do that?"

She whimpered and bowed her head. "It worked last time."

Kenshin sighed and ran a frustrated hand through his fiery red hair. "Yeah, it did. And because of that Kaoru doesn't want anything to do with me."

Tomoe sighed. "You really do love her, don't you?" She cocked her head to the right awaiting his response.

Kenshin bowed his head. He liked Tomoe and he didn't want to hurt he feelings. But, he loved Kaoru and he couldn't bear hurting her again. Maybe there was a way that someone didn't have to get hurt…and everyone could get what they wanted. But he knew there was no way. Someone would end up being hurt.

"Yes."

She smiled sadly and held back her tears. "I knew you loved her…it's just…" She sniffled as a tear fell down cheek, "It's just that I thought I could change that, you know…but something always told me I couldn't. And I realize that now."

Tomoe took a step forward to Kenshin and kissed him briefly on his cheek. "I'm sorry I caused you so much trouble. I hope you both can find in your hearts to forgive me…"

"Tomoe-"

Tomoe placed her finger on his lips, keeping them shut. "It's okay, Kenshin. There's really nothing else to say."

Smiling a bit wider, she backed away from him and left. Closing the door quietly behind her. Leaving a wide eyed Kenshin by himself to think about what she had just said.

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AN: Happy Belated Birthday to KenKao4eva! As promised, even though it's never late, I updated! I'm sorry this came out SOOO late, but I've been by my grandmother's house for two days and I have a bunch of young nosy little cousins to baby sit…anyway, sorry for all the typos and stuff, it's after one, I'm sleepy, tired, and I still need to finish pack my clothes, and I only had 15 minutes to type this. I will be updating every week as soon as I come from Orlando next week, so it won't be too much of a long wait. Last, but not least, thanks for all of the reviews!!!!!!!!!!! The meant allot!!!!!

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