Chapter 7: Guilty

"Misao!" Kaoru smiled to her best friend.

"So you're happy, I see."

"Aha. I'm on cloud 9 million billion times infinity."

"Really happy."

"What's wrong with you? You're usually the hyper one..."

"Oh...nothing."

"...LIAR!"

"I don't wanna talk about it..."

"Fine! Be like that!" Kaoru is getting a little woo-oo. Misao walked away into the dark corridors. Kaoru stared after her. She could at least be happy for me! Jeez! She is going out with Aoshi and her life is so perfect...oh no! Aoshi he didn't, did he? Kenshin tapped on Kaoru's shoulder.

"Hey."

"Hi..." Issues today hm, Kaoru?

"..."

"Aoshi broke up with Misao."

"Oh..." So you're sad 'cause your friend is...Haha that's so sweet. Kenshin smiled. It really was sweet.

"Why are you smirking like that Himura-san? This isn't exactly a happy moment."

"Aw, but you look so cute when you're like this." Oh my gosh! Does he know how I really feel? "I think we're alone now", he whispered. She pretended she didn't hear him.

"...Kenshin why are you looking at me like that?" He leaned closer to her. "Wait! Wait! Wait! Hold the phone!" Kenshin was shocked at the gesture. She backed away from me! ME! "You don't even know me, Himura." The words cut him like a knife. I don't, do I? "Oh, I'm sorry. You probably never felt rejection before." Even though you've done it to me.

"Nah, nah. It's aight." She stared at him suddenly feeling guilty. He didn't remember her, that was his fault. He looked to the floor. Where do we go from here?

"...I better be going then." He grabbed her.

"Don't go", he pleaded. He's giving me those puppy eyes. Stupid cheater! How do I refuse those eyes! Grr!

"What do you think was gonna happen here? Kenshin...I don't even know what to think of you anymore. You drive me crazy! And I lo..." She stopped herself. "I like you as a friend okay? But other times I HATE YOU SO MUCH...I think I need someone who won't do that to me."

"When have I ever hurt you?"

"You...don't remember?"

"Remember what? How come everyone knows something I don't? How come I don't remember you!"

"I guess I wasn't that important to you." The words killed him. He wasn't gonna admit he actually sort of liked her though. No way. Not the great Kenshin Himura. He wasn't gonna say he actually loved her. Then he saw a tear trickle down her face. I'm not important huh? I figured. I kind of never wanted to be anyway...He reached to wipe it off, but she shoved his hand away.

"Kaoru..." Stop being so stubborn you dumb girl.

"You don't care about me. Don't lie. I've known it all along but I guess I couldn't control myself to fall for you all over." He looked shocked. "I know the new Kenshin Himura now. I kind of wish I don't, and that I never met you but...I would never be complete. Please don't chase me around anymore Kenshin. I think..." She kept choking the words between tears and couldn't seem to find the right ones. "I think that...I have spent enough time with you." She doesn't wanna see me again. Me. Kenshin Himura the famous. She has had enough of me? Well lookie here babe, the game is just starting. Even though he thought those things he felt bad.

"How did you find out...?"

"I didn't. I just realized that I knew all along." Knew all along? I'm not some kind of book that you can read for pleasure. You can't read ahead to find out the ending. She knows me so much, but I can't even remember who she is.

"I'm not a toy for you to wind up and play with."

"Whoever said that?" Argh! Should've seen that coming. This girl seems so...familiar. But me with her? Haha, I don't think so.

"You did!"

"No I didn't!"

"Yes, you did, you liar."

"You can't even be serious." She shook her head in disappointment and walked away. Me? Can't be serious? I can too! Maybe I don't wanna! Did you ever think of that, little miss perfect? Argh no! Why did I just say that...I mean think it...Grr...she confuses me too much.

BRIIIIIIIIING

"Enishi will you pass me the glue?"

"Sure." He reached over to give it to her but purposely drops it. "Oh, sorry, Kaoru. Let me get that for you." He leaned down to get it, pressing his body against her's.

"...Ah, umm, thank you." Kenshin glared at him. I can't even kiss her. And this loser presses his body against her's, and she doesn't give a fuck? GOD. The world hates me or something. Enishi caught his glance and smirked. One for Enishi, zippo for Kenshin.

"You need some help with that?" He asked pointing to the unglued pictures.

"Sure." She smiled sweetly at his kind gesture, but then realizes that she is nothing but a mere trophy to him. He just wants to beat Kenshin. Kenshin glared as Enishi scooted next to Kaoru. His partner, Meiko, giggled. Damn this girl laughs a lot. I miss Kaoru sitting by my side...What? Why did I just think that? She's suppose to be falling for me! Not the other way around!

"Well we're done. So whatcha doing tonight Kaoru?"

"Oh! Umm..."Nothing. "Sorry, Enishi. I have plans", she lied.

"Oh..." Kenshin had been listening. Damn, she's a good liar. It was the last period the day, and it was about to end in two seconds. Kaoru grabbed her things and walked out the door as the bell rang. I remember times like this...like before.

Flashback

"Hey, Kaoru! Wait for me!" She turned around to face Kenshin.

"Come on, Kenshin! We'll get soaked in the hard rainy rain."

"Haha. Nope! I brought you an umbrella!"

"What about you?"

"We're gonna share it! 'Cause sharing is caring." He smiled at his eight year old friend. I loved him.

End of Flashback

Kaoru got into her car and stepped on the gas, but the car didn't move.

"Hey, Kaoru! Having trouble with your car?" Kenshin smiled. This is my chance.

"Of course not! What makes you think that? Heh, heh." She sweatdropped.

"Your face."

"..."

"Want a lift?" She didn't see any other option.

"Fine." She stuffed the keys into her purse and got into the passenger seat.

"We're going to my house now, okay?"

"Why?"

"I need to get things." She looked doubtful. He wants to show off his house. They reached his house.

"Come on." They walked into the house. It was so huge. It was made of marble and lined with paintings of some many important people. Kaoru gaped at its magnificence. She likes it. "This way. It's in the basement." He lead the way down into the dark, dark basement. The door closed behind them.

"Is that suppose to happen? Kenshin! I'm scared." Haha. Perfect-o.

"I'm sure we're fine." He went to the doorknob and pretended to turn it. "..."

"What?"

"It's locked." Kaoru's face twisted in horror. She's falling for it, the sucker. She seemed shocked. This will be fun. If I play along he won't know that I know. It's just another plan, huh?

"Oh Kenshin! What will we ever do?"

"At least I've got you." It sounded like he meant it...ah, what am I saying? Kenshin never means what he says.

"Aww...I feel that way too", she said smiling. She snuggled up to him.

"I'm sweet on you, baby." No! Wait! Did I actually mean that? Kaoru smiled. He's lying and all, but I can't help but enjoy it. It started to get chilly. Kenshin put his arms around her. She pretended to fall asleep in his arms. She looks so adorable. It's kind of cute how her mouth is open like that...He leaned in to kiss her. She opened her eyes, but couldn't resist the feeling to kiss him back. Then she backed off, gasping. I knew she couldn't resist me. I'm too good looking. He was being vain again. She sure is pretty though...no! I'm prettier. I mean handsomer. That didn't come out right.

They eventually fell asleep.

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