Disclaimer:
I don't own Rurouni Kenshin.
Summary:
She thought he was in love with another girl, when he realized that he was in love with her. This is a story of how a man falls in love with the best friend and how he will do everything to make her realize what he feels for her is true.
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Prologue: When we were young…
"I'm sorry you can't have your prince, but I'll marry you instead," he said as he held her hands in his. She looked up at him still a little flushed from her outburst earlier.
"Sure? You promise?" she asked as the lights danced in her eyes.
"Of course," he said as he kissed her on the nose, "My promise to you sealed with this kiss."
The kiss made her day and so she smiled at him making his day as well. After that for the rest of the day they went exploring and making up stories with each new thing they found, until their day ended.
Part 3: Are no longer…
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A week passed, and Shinta couldn't help but feel that being with his newfound friend made it seem so magical. For him the week felt like a day and yet an eternity. But it was coming to an end.
Vacation was almost over and he had to move from his aunt's custody to his godfather's at Kyoto. He was sad that he had to go, but was quite happy that Kaoru had taken it lightly. He reminisced as he looked outside the train window.
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"So you are going to Kyoto?" she asked. He nodded dejectedly, not bothering to look at her.
"Why, you're lucky," she said almost wistfully. He looked up at her confused. She looked at him with a smile.
"I mean, I am of course sad to hear you go. But look at the bright side," she said.
"What bright side?" he asked bitterly.
"I'm not happy to hear you go got it?" she asked as her tiny hands held his face, making him look at her.
"It's just that at least you get to travel," she said longingly. She dropped her hands but he held them on his face.
"What do you mean?" he asked looking at her for answers.
"I am not allowed to travel long distances," she explained looking at him giving him a look saying 'don't pity me, when you hear this'.
"Why?" he was almost afraid to ask.
"I become sick. You see, I have a weak heart," she explained as she looked away from him. "But since you can, then you should write to me what it is like outside here, huh?" she asked cheerfully, really not minding her state.
He looked at her admiringly and nodded. He took her hand. She looked at him in question.
"You'll write back also, neh?" he asked.
"Of course. And you'll write everything and keep nothing from me, neh?" she countered as she squeezed his hand in assurance.
"Of course. And you'll never forget me, neh?" he squeezed her hand back in promise.
"Why would I?" she asked and so they ended their day with Shinta walking her home.
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At least they wouldn't loose touch. She promised to write to him as soon as she learned how to mail a letter or let her parents mail it for her.
