Chapter 5
(Kaoru)
I woke to find myself lying on the floor beside Kenshin's futon. I blinked a few times to clear my head, and then sat up. I looked beside me to see Kenshin's peaceful face.
He was still on the futon, chest rising and falling with a steady rhythm. I touched his forehead, and then smiled widely. The fever had finally broken, Kenshin would be fine.
Megumi opened the door, coming inside with her medical supplies. I leaped to my feet and ran to her, hugging her happily. "It's alright now Megumi, the fever's broken!"
Her face was surprised for a moment then she smiled. "This is wonderful! Sir Ken fought it off!"
I grinned mentally. 'With a little help from me.' I decided to keep the experience to myself.
A moan from behind me caused the two of us to turn around. I knelt beside the futon, watching as Kenshin's tired violet eyes opened. "Kenshin? Are you alright?"
"Miss Kaoru," he said softly. He began to sit up and I caught him as his arms gave out.
"Kenshin, you're not well enough…." I started, but he shook his head.
Looking to Megumi he smiled slightly. "Miss Megumi, if you could leave for a moment? Sessha wishes to speak with Miss Kaoru."
Megumi nodded, but I could see the smirk on her face as her fox ears appeared. I glared at her as she left.
Kenshin sighed slightly as I looked back at him. "Miss Kaoru, I must tell you something." I nodded, silently noting that he had dropped the 'sessha.' "I used to wake up every morning and wonder who I was. Was I Kenshin, or the Battousai? Would I hurt someone? Would I do something I would later regret?"
"Kenshin….." I said softly.
He shook his head. "Please Miss Kaoru, let me finish." I nodded and closed my mouth. "I used to think these things," he murmured, looking at me with shining violet eyes. "Then I met you. It lessened, and I think it's finally stopped."
"It's my turn now Kenshin." I said, dredging up my courage. "This whole experience has really had an effect on me. I've finally realized what's most important in my life, and that's you." His eyes widened, but he didn't say anything. "Nearly losing you has shown me just how much I care for you, so I'm going to say it now. I love you Kenshin."
He was silent for a long moment, then he looked up at me hesitantly. "But….."
I shook my head forcefully. "No. I love you, Kenshin Himura, Battousai and all. I don't care who you were then, all that matters to me is who you are now."
A smiled graced his face. "Do you really?"
I grinned and tapped his forehead lightly. "Of course silly."
He smiled and his violet eyes sparkled. "I love you too Miss Kaoru. I have always loved you, that I have."
I frowned. "No 'miss' Kenshin, it's just Kaoru."
I gasped as his lips met my cheek lightly and looked into his shy eyes. "I don't want you to get sick, that I do not."
I grinned. "Well you'd better get well soon." I pulled his red bangs playfully. "You need a good washing."
"ORO!"
HM: Well, this is the end. This chappy was short, but I wanted a cute ending. Hope you all enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it!
