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Chapter 5: Feelings

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~…~ = Thoughts

"…"= Speaking

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Kenshin stopped his car in front of the school. His face was expressionless. His eyes wander around as he began to say something out loud.

"So far so good, report that to Yumi…" he said blankly.

The bush that was next to him began to shake in response.

~ Time to move on to plan B…~

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Kaoru sat on the passenger side of Kenshin's car as he drove her home after school. She smiles happily to herself.

~ It's been 2 months since I've met Kenshin and became friends with him. He never misses a day to drive me to school, that makes me very grateful to know someone like him. I still kick his butt in volleyball but I'm much more easier on him this time. He doesn't end up with as much bruises as before. We've been assigned to do a Chinese project together. Misao and Aoshi are also teamed up together, so is Megumi and Sano. These two months of knowing Kenshin has been great. ~

A while later Kaoru face made a frown, as her thoughts get deeper.

~ I can't help but feel that there's something very wrong about him…but what? ~

Kaoru felt Kenshin's car stop and he once again opened the door for her. Kaoru leaned out the car and took Kenshins hand as he led her towards the front door of her house.

"We're going to have to work on that Chinese project soon…" Kenshin reminded Kaoru.

"I know, I know…but it's not due till next year on January and its just going to be December so don't sweat it so much," Kaoru whined.

"Yeah well it's best to do it while we're ahead so then we can have some fun over the winter vacation, just you and I," Kenshin whispered into Kaoru's ear.

Kaoru gently shoves Kenshin away and blushes.

"Fine you win…we'll get started on it tomorrow at around 3 in the afternoon," she said.

Kenshin gave her one of his infamous smile that made her blush even more. A moment later his cell phone rang.

"Hello…what is it that you want?" Kenshin said on the phone.

Kaoru looks at him with careful attention.

"A meeting at 2:30 tomorrow? Yeah sure I'll be there. Okay, bye."

Kenshin close his cell phone and faces Kaoru. She gave Kenshin a smile of understanding.

"Just don't be late tomorrow Kenshin ok? Promise?"

"I promise with all my heart," replied Kenshin.

And with that he left into his car and drove away.

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"It's the weekend! YAY!" shouted Misao all over the house.

Kaoru was busy ironing Megumi and Misao's clothes for their date with Sano and Aoshi.

"Kaoru! You need to get a boyfriend soon! You're too helpful! You cook for us, do our laundry, wash the dishes, clean the house, and you even prepared us for our date! Don't you have a life?" Megumi said aloud for Kaoru to hear.

Kaoru laughs happily, "Sorry but I'm not interested in guys right now…and it's the least I can do for you guys as a thank you for Mrs. Tae, after all, I'm not related to any of you. So it's the least I can do for living with you guys."

Megumi smiles slyly and sighs.

"Little raccoon, I believe that you just said that you weren't interested in guys…then who is it that you've been taking rides from everyday? Hm?" Megumi fox ears began to pop up.

"Yeah…you've been with Himura everyday…do you like him or not?" Misao chimed in.

Kaoru blushes bright red and stood still.

"Well little raccoon…say something or we'll just assume," Megumi said in a saucy tone.

Kaoru takes a look at the time, "Well what do you know…it's 11 O' clock! Aoshi and Sano will be here any minute! Here are your clothes, go and change right now!"

Megumi grabs her clothes and headed to her room quietly.

Misao began to complain as Kaoru pushes Misao into her room, "But Kaoru…you haven't answered my…AH!"

Kaoru shoves Misao into her room and closes the door quickly.

"You two are so nosy…" she said silently to herself as she chuckles.

Megumi came out dressed in a long blouse shirt and a black mini skirt. Sano came just in time to pick her up before she could say anything to Kaoru.

Megumi turns around and glares at Kaoru, "We're not off this subject little raccoon! Just wait till I get back from the library."

Sano who had his arms around Megumi's waist and was heading towards the door began to yell at Megumi.

"LIBRARY! Why are going there? Aren't we supposed to go on a DATE!?"

"Yeah…"

"Then why aren't we!?" he shouted loudly.

"Because I said so you STUPID rooster! I want to finish our Chinese project! The faster we get it done the more dates we can have! OK!? And don't you EVER dare use that tone with ME!"

Megumi voice was heard throughout the whole neighborhood and Sano began to back down in fear.

"Ok, my dear Megumi…don't get angry now…I'm just kidding…going to the library to do our project is the perfect thing to do on a perfect Saturday like this rather than going out for a walk at the park…"

Megumi whacks Sano on the head and left the house. The doorbell rang and Misao ran to open it.

"AOSHI!" she screamed and gave him a big hug.

Misao stops her hug and smiled cheerfully at Aoshi.

"Are you ready to go now Misao?" he asked warmly.

"Definitely!" she said cheerfully.

Kaoru interrupted the moment, "Ugh…so where are you two going?"

"To some cooking class…" replied Misao.

"Yeah…we're looking for a nice recipe for our Chinese project and figures that a cooking class might be a good start," Aoshi said.

"Okay then. Have fun you two!" Kaoru said happily as she waved good-bye to the couple.

"See you around later Kaoru," Misao said.

Misao headed for the door but was dragged back by Aoshi. She let's out a scream of surprise as he carried her outside in his arms. Kaoru goes and close the door and walks back to the living room.

"Hm…better clean this up before Kenshin arrives," Kaoru reminded herself as she began to clean the house.

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Kaoru looks at the clock once more after hours of work. It was 2:45 pm in the afternoon. It was almost three and she decided to look at the cookbook for ideas.

A while later Kaoru looks at the clock, it was 3.

~ Kenshin will be here any minute. I'll go outside to wait for him. ~

She left the warm kitchen and sat outside where it was cold. Kaoru sat down on the stair on the porch and waited patiently. She fell asleep later and was awaken to the freezing wind blowing on her. She was shivering, Kaoru stood up for any signs of Kenshin and then she looked at her watch. It was already 5 O' clock. Kaoru face began to show sadness.

~ I guess he's not coming…~

Kaoru headed by inside the house and heated up water for some tea. She was really hurt to know that a guy like Kenshin would be so unreliable. Kaoru stayed deep in thought as she pressed the button on the boiling machine the pour water out, little did she know her cup wasn't even under where the water was coming out…instead it was her arm.

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The hot water poured all over the same arm where her last burn was. Kaoru immediately snapped out of her thoughts and screeched in pain and dropped her cup. The cup dropped and shattered into million pieces. Kaoru who was still screaming in pain accidentally slipped on water that was on the floor. She fell on her back and landed on the shattered pieces of the cup. Kaoru quickly sat up and dragged her knee onto her chest. She immediately started to do something that she hasn't done for years: cry.

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Kenshin approached to Kaoru's house. He immediately sensed that something was wrong and ran quickly into the house.

~ Kaoru…where are you? ~

Kenshin heard sniffling sounds in the kitchen and approached it carefully. He looked at the kitchen where it looked like a fight had taken place. He saw a small body shaking, back covered with droplets of blood.

"Kaoru…" he said with fear in the voice.

The body stayed still and the sniffling continues.

"I'm sorry…I was…"

"I don't want to hear your excuses…" Kaoru said with a deadly tone.

Kenshin quiet down and touched her shoulder which send chills up her spine.  Kaoru stood up and smacked his arm away from her.

"Stay away from me…"

"Kaoru, what happened?" Kenshin asked filled with concern.

"YOU HAPPENED!" Kaoru spat out.

"What did I do!?" Kenshin asked with anger rising.

"Someone promises to come at a certain time today…I waited outside when he was suppose to arrive, then I fell asleep, the wind woke me up and it was 2 hours ago that he was suppose to arrive. I was cold and decided to heat up something warm. I was half worried about my partner and half was angry. The boiling water burned me while I was getting it and my favorite cup smashed into pieces. I slipped on the water and fell on the shattered glass. Anything else you want to know?"

Kenshin was shocked…

~ This wasn't supposed to happen. She was supposed to not get hurt in this plan. ~

Kaoru interrupted his thoughts and immediately realized how rude she was.

"I guess it wasn't your fault…sorry I was so angry. You were probably busy or something. Um…I'm going to shower now so you can leave. Make sure you lock the door before you go out. Bye."

Before Kenshin can react, Kaoru ran up the stairs, and slams the door of her room. Soon running water was heard. Kenshin who was shocked from the whole situation began to feel guilty and left the house.

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Kaoru came back downstairs later to notice that Kenshin was gone. She went into the kitchen to clean her mess but the notice that it was cleaned already. Kaoru went to the kitchen table to see a grocery bag. She began to look at what's inside: bandages, burn ointment, a brand new cup, alcohol, and a note. She opened the letter and read it.

Kaoru,

            Sorry about what happened. I'll make it up to you somehow starting with this bag.

- Kenshin

Kaoru slowly puts down the letter with a smile on her face.

~I think I'm falling for him…~

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The doorbell rang and Kaoru went to answer it. A very muscular man with spiky white hair and shades ran into the house.

"Enishi, what are you doing here? Is something the matter?" Kaoru asked with concern.

"Where is that jerk?" he shouted to Kaoru.

"Who?" Kaoru answered with confusing all over her face along with fear.

"That guy! WHERE IS HE?" he shouted once more to Kaoru as if she was deaf.

Enishi saw her the fear on his childhood friends face and felt guilty.

"Sorry Kaoru…" Enishi said with sadness in his voice.

"It's okay…just tell me what's wrong…" Kaoru said in a soft tone.

"It's Kenshin…" replied Enishi.

"What's wrong? Is he hurt?" Kaoru said with more concern.

"No…"

"Then what's wrong with Kenshin?" Kaoru was now filled with curiosity.

Kaoru held onto Enishi's shoulders and shook him as he closed his eyes.

"Tell me what's wrong with Kenshin, Enishi!"

Enishi was filled with hesitation but couldn't resist telling Kaoru the truth.

~ Kaoru…I'm sorry…I don't want to hurt you…but it's the truth. You're my long time friend, you have to know this before you get hurt. ~

"Kenshin has been toying with your feelings…"

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