sapphirebubbles: ohayo, minna-san! this is my first fanfics so... i hope you will like it! i also accept reviews and some constructive criticism! just a warning, i am a 100 ken-kao fanatic, so for tomoe fans, gomen! i have nothing against her, but i dislike her just the same! hehehe! arigato gozaimasu! ja ne!

Disclaimer: I don't own Rurouni Kenshin! Wish I do, though! Anyway, they are Watsuko-sama's! Enjoy!

Last time...

"Huh? Oh, let's go." Kenshin said, looking ever so fondly at her. Kaoru blushed at his intimate stare. Now, if she ever remember her past, she won't definitely feel grief or anything, instead, she'll remember the passionate kiss she and Kenshin shared. She blushed at the thought. Definitely no grief.

Unnoticed by the two, a boy smirked, his camera flashing noiselessly.

Chapter 6: Always with You

Sano was staring out of the window, in deep thought. Their Science teacher was babbling about cells or something. Earlier, he said that Kenshin was called by Hiko, as well as Kaoru, so they are excused (and because they own the school...). He sighed. Kenshin finally found a girl to replace Tomoe. Good for him.

Sano sighed again. He just can't stop thinking of a particular woman. A foxy woman...

"Megumi..." he breathed. Why doesn't she leave my mind? I just have to see her, one last time. With that, he flew out of the room, surprising the teacher.

"Sagara?" his call fell on deaf ears.

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"Kenshin, where are we going next?" Kaoru asked from her perch on his arm. They just went to a clinic for Kaoru's sprained ankle. She was leaning on him, clutching his arm tightly because she still can't walk alone.

"Where do you want to go?" Kenshin asked, smiling.

"Me?" Her eyebrows furrowed in thought. "I just want to go home, that's all." Kenshin smiled. So she consider's Seijuro mansion home...

"Home it is, then."

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Sano walked through the bar he went last night, hoping to catch a glimpse of the fox lady. He strode to the counter.

"We're not open yet, sir." the bartender said.

"No, I'm looking for someone..." Sano trailed off.

"Oh, maybe I can help you..."

"Well, sure. I would like to speak to Megumi, please."

"Takani-san? She's not here. Maybe if you would come back later this evening, she'll be here." the bartender suggested.

"I guess... wait, can I have her address?"

"But sir, we can't give out infor-" the boy started, but one look at the older man's eyes made him stop. His eyes were pleading, begging.

"Please, I promise I wouldn't do anything bad." Sano said.

"No harm?"

"Nothing."

"Make sure of that. Takani-san is a good lady." he handed Sano a piece of paper. "Don't tell her I told you her address, sir."

"You're safe with me, man!" Sano waved at him.

"Good luck!"

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The couple alighted from the limousine, arriving at the Seijuro mansion.

"Thanks for the ride, Carlos." Kenshin said.

"It is no problem, Young master, though your earlier call was unexpected." the driver, Carlos, said.

"Hehe, gomen." the limo sped away to the parking garage. "Kaoru?"

She snapped out of her daze, offering a weak smile.

"Are you alright?"

"I guess I'm just a little tired."

"Hmm... care to watch a movie with me?"

"A movie is fine, Kenshin..." she said, leaning on his arm.

"Good." He led her to the movieroom, unaware of the stares they attracted. The staff only had one thing in their mind.

Cute couple...

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He set her on the couch, flopping next to her.

"So... what do you want to watch?"

"Anything, I guess."

"There's a new movie today, Open Water. Care to watch it?"

"Sure." Kenshin rose from his seat, picked the movie, then sat down next to her.

Kaoru shivered.

"Oro? Are you cold, Kaoru?"

"I'm fine." she lied, hugging herself.

"No, you're not." he pointed out. He slid sideways, propping his whole body on the sofa. "Come here."

She obeyed, snuggling next to him. He took a sheet from the drawer under the couch, then draped it over them.

"Better?" he asked.

"Hmm..." she said softly, burying her face in his neck.

"The movie, Kaoru, the movie..."

"Hmm..."

He grinned.

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Sano wove his motorcycle through the narrow streets. It was littered with drunk men, some gangsters, lots of poor children.

I can't believe Megumi leaves here... Sano thought. He parked his sports car on a near spot, then proceeded on foot to her house.

"Let go of me!" a familiar voice shrieked indignantly. Sano stilled.

"Megumi..." he ran as fast as he can towards her voice. What he saw made his blood boil.
A group of seedy men were upon her. A man got hold of her arm, while the fox lady was trying desperately to move away from him.

"Why don't we have some fun with her, boys?" the leader said, leering at her. "Who goes first?" All the men raised their hands, greedily eyeing her figure.

"I will not be 'having fun' with you, so let me go!" She shrieked. The man holding her smirked, twisting her arm behind her back.

"Oh, but you will..." he breathed on her face. Megumi winced in disgust. This man was obviously drunk.

"You will let go of--" Her breath catched. Their leader was kneeling in front of her, ready to open the folds of her kimono. She stilled.

NO! she thought. Please, anyone, save me!

"I knew you'd give in." the man holding her arm said, kissing her nape. THAT shocked Sano out of his stupor.

"I highly suggest you let go of her and leave her alone." The men and Megumi whipped their heads towards the voice.

"Sanosuke!"

"So this man is your savior? Too bad, he can't possibly save you. After I kill him, we'll have fun with you." the leader said, standing up. "Go get him, boys." The men charged at Sano, their fists raised.

Fool. In an instant, the men were all down, except for the leader, groaning in pain.

"Ready for more?" Sano mocked.

"Why you!" the leader raised his fist, charging at the tall man. Sano crunched his knuckles, then punched the daylights out of the leader. He fell, unconscious.

Megumi strode over to him, then slapped him across the face.

"K-kitsune!"

"You! You almost got hurt! Damn you, I thought you were gonna die!" She slapped him again. "That's for making me worry, you baka roosterhead."

"Wha- wait a second... has my fox lady gone soft?" he teased.

"Of course not, you tori-atama. What brings you here?"

"Me? Just want to see ya, that's all. Never thought you'd be 'playing' with some men." he grinned.

"I was not playing with them." she said, glaring, trying to fight the blush that rose up to her cheeks at his earlier comment. "So, what are you still doing here?"

"Me?" His face grew serious.

"Yes, you. Who else is here?" she said, averting her eyes away. She realized Serious Sano is more unnerving than Cocky Sano.

"I'm getting you outta here. You're not fit to live in such a place. Besides, those men might come again."

"In case you didn't notice, THIS place is my home... well, not exactly a home..."

"I did notice, but now you're comin' with me. Pack your bags."

"Did I say yes, huh?"

"No, you didn't. I did. Now pack your bags before I do it myself."

"Where are we going?" she asked suspiciously.

"For crying out loud! Megumi, just pack up your bags!"

"Yes, sir. I will pack my bags now, sir." She glared at him again, striding towards her house. "Baka roosterhead." she muttered darkly.

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An hour later...

"Kaoru?" Kenshin called softly. The movie has ended, and the two were clouded in darkness.

"Kaoru?" he called again.

"Kaoru?" he tried one last time.

"..." No response. He smirked. This ought to wake her up, de gozaru yo.

Kenshin bent his head down, kissing her forehead.

"Wake up, Kao-chan..."

She groaned. He kissed her cheeks.

"Kaoru..."

"Go away..." she mumbled.

"Koishii." He kissed her mouth hungrily, pressing his body to hers, pinning her to the back of the sofa. Her eyes opened, shocked. She struggled at first, then calmed, realizing it was Kenshin. She sighed, putting her arms around his shoulders, pulling him closer. He broke their kiss, breathing for a moment.

"Sweet. You're so unbearably sweet." he breathed, then kissed her again.

"Mind doing that somewhere?" a voice interrupted. Kenshin broke the kiss again, terribly disappointed.

"What do you want, Yahiko?" Kenshin asked, nuzzling Kaoru's neck. She blushed prettily, burying herself in the thick comforter in embarassment.

"Nah. I just wanted to watch a movie, that's all. Didn't know I would find something more interesting to watch. Who's the girl?" Yahiko said, grinning.

Kenshin lifted his head up. "Yahiko, this is Kaoru Kamiya." She lifted her head up too, smiling weakly at him, her face flushed.

Wow! She IS pretty! How old is she? Maybe I can ask her for a date! Yahiko thought, blushing.

"My girlfriend." Kenshin added as an afterthought. All of Yahiko's thoughts crumbled to dust.

At least I have Tsubame-chan... Yahiko thought dreamily.

"Kaoru, this is Yahiko Sagara."

"You're Sanosuke's little brother?" Kaoru exclaimed.

"Yeah! But I'm not little!" the boy retorted angrily.

"Tsubame's boyfriend." Kenshin added again.

"NANI? Tsubame-chan's boyfriend?"

"I am not!" he argued, blushing crimson. "Wait, do you know her?"

"Of course Kaoru does, Tsubame's her personal assistant." Kenshin piped in.

"NANI? Tsubame serves busu?"

"BUSU? Watch your mouth, Yahiko-chan!" Kaoru snapped.

"Why should I? Busu!"

Kaoru felt steams come out of her head. "Because if you got me angry, I could just tell Tsubame-chan you have a crush on her!"

His face paled. "You can't!"

"Try me."

"That's blackmail!"

"No, it's not. Besides, you're the one who started it!"

"Fine, fine. Gomen." he said bitterly.

"What? I can't hear you!" Kaoru said in a sing-song voice.

"Gomen!" He said, louder.

"Good. See you later, Yahiko-chan."

"Hey! Bu-bye." he stomped off, muttering about Kenshin having bad taste.

Kaoru sighed, flopping down again.

"Man, that kid does rile me up..."

"Don't worry, koishii, you're not ugly. In fact, you're beautiful, sexy, elegant, attractive--"

Kaoru blushed, burying herself in his chest. "Fine, fine!"

He chuckled. "But it's true, koishii."

"Mou!" He grinned.

"Sleep, koishii. I'll be right here..."

Kaoru smiled, closing her eyes, falling into a dreamless sleep.

"...itsumo..."

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Sano was driving his car, weaving through the road like a madman.

"Where are you taking me?" Megumi asked on the passenger seat.

"Just trust me on this, ok?"

"Fine."

Moments later, they arrived in front of a luxurious hotel that has an engraved name, the 'Blue Moon'. It had 30 floors, a large swimming pool, a tennis court, a basketball court, a salon, and a spa. He stopped in front of the building.

"Now what?" she asked.

"Get down." She did. He did the same. He motioned a man to take her bags.

"What room, Sagara-san?" the man asked.

"Floor 23. Room 109."

"Yes sir." He sped away.

"What am I doing here?" Megumi asked suspiciously.

"Come on, fox. Don't tell me you haven't figured it out." he grinned.

"WHAT?"

"Kitsune, you're gonna stay here."

She folded her arms on her chest, raising an eyebrow.

"In case you wanna know, I can't pay the--"

"Yeah, yeah. I know, nobody's gonna pay."

"Wha- huh?"

"We own the place, ok? Now, let's go!"

"You own the place? But I thought this place is owned by Souzo Sagara..." she asked uncertainly.

"Dad." he grinned at her.

"That means you're... Oh. My. God." she said, shocked. This man in front of her was Sagara Sanosuke, son of the famous Souzo Sagara who owns the Blue Moon hotel chains. He probably was one of the richest men in Japan, and one of the most available bachelors. How come she didn't see that coming?

"Earth to kitsune!" Sano said, waving his hand in front of her face.

"Stop it, you jerk. Now what?" she snapped.

"Now, you go in." he gently placed his hand on her back, guiding her towards the elevator. He stepped inside, before the doors closed.

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"Are you sure?"

"I'm positive, boss. I even have pictures of them." the boy said, handing his boss pictures.

"Good. By tomorrow, this should be published."

"Yes, boss."

"This will surely shake the whole school..."

"I know, boss."

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"Aren't they cute?" Miza asked a maid.

"Yes they are, ma'am. Should we left them?" the maid asked.

"I guess they should be fine. Let's leave them as they are." she and the maid left.

I have never seen Kenshin sleep so peacefully, until now... Miza smiled. Maybe she is the one who can save him...

On the couch, a sleeping Kenshin hugged Kaoru tightly, the latter snuggled in his embrace.

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A/N: Hurray for me! I finally finished this chapter! Man, this is the longest I've made so far... again thnx for the reviews! i hope 4 some more! hehe! arigato gozaimasu! : )