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Note: Thanks to everyone who reviewed! For " A flurry of Wings", I can't really think of what to write next. If any of you have an idea, please email me! ( Oh, and to Vampire Kaoru: Kaoru is 17 years old, and she is a little bit skilled at swordsmanship…but you'll find out in the story! And about scythe 195's blood bank question, you'll find out in the story!

Hidden Secrets-Chapter Two

Kaoru couldn't remember a time when she did not have to feed on blood to survive. The need for fresh blood, directly from a human's arteries, had always been a necessity. If only she could just obtain the blood from a blood bank. But the blood wasn't fresh…and would poison her…

She sighed again. She had been doing a lot of sighing these past few days. It was hard to be a vampyere. She could never really be free from her past…and could never forget the faces of the people she had killed.

RINGGG! The bell rang, and Kaoru collected her things to go to lunch. As she exited the door, people slammed into her, and she dropped her books, and went sprawling across the floor as well.

"May I help you with those?"

Kaoru gazed up and saw the hot guy she had seen at the bus stop. He picked up her books and helped her up. Kaoru could still sense something odd about him, even in the crowded scenario.

"What was your name again? I'm afraid I didn't catch it the first time…if there was a first time…" Kaoru said.

"My name? It's Kenshin Himura. What's your name?"

"Kaoru Kamiya. Thanks a lot for helping me with my books. So are you a teacher here? Misao says you are."

"Yeah. I'm the kendo teacher. "

Kenshin eyed the girl through the corner of his eye. She was pretty, no doubt about that, and smart, but still, her eyes were a funny shape. They weren't human eyes…but he couldn't be sure…Still, he was charmed by her positive attitude and she couldn't be a vampyere-she was much too naive and full of life for that. Kenshin felt something cool touch his hand. Startled, he looked down to see Kaoru, holding his hand in hers. He smiled. He was beginning to like Kaoru…a lot…

Kaoru was shocked! Why did she suddenly grab his hand! Now he would probably think she was an inconsiderate-

"So, Kaoru…would you mind if I eat at your table for lunch?" Kenshin asked, without removing his hand.

"N-no. Of course I don't mind. It's really alright with me!" Kaoru struggled to say.

She felt butterflies in her stomach, and an odd quivering feeling. When she peeked at Kenshin again, she felt something she hadn't felt in years- a warm, tingling feeling… No! she screamed to herself, I can't be falling for him! I'm a vampyere! I CANNOT fall in love with a human! CANNOT! Besides, you'e only met him for like…a day! Get a hold of yourself!

The two of them walked off, not knowing that soon, both of their secrets would be exposed-to each other.