Performance 4

Aoshi was gaining. The ninja fought hard to get away but Aoshi finally caught up to her.

Aoshi dove and wrapped his arms around Misao's waist. She tripped in surprise and her and Aoshi skid across the wooden bridge.

The wood scraped Misao's elbows and caused them to bleed.

Neither moved. They sat in silence with Aoshi holding Misao tightly.

Slowly Aoshi pulled Misao up with him while still holding her waist. He turned her around to face him.

"Misao… I'm sorry…" He stared down at Misao.

"Aoshi-sama… please… I'm sorry. I should have never assumed that you loved me. Just leave me be. I'm a disgrace to all the Oniwabanshu." Tears swelled in her eyes.

"Misao… you have it all wrong…I'm sorry I never told you…" Aoshi stopped to gather up his courage. "Misao…I hate to do this but I want to sing to you…"

Misao stared up at him in confusion as he began singing. (In a really sexy voice by the way)

"Looking back at me I see that I never really got it right.
I never stopped to think of you.
I'm always wrapped up in things I cannot win.
You are the antidote that gets me by, something strong like a drug that gets me high!

What I really meant to say, is I'm sorry for the way I am.
I never meant to be so cold to you.

And I'm sorry about all the lies, maybe in a different light, you could see me stand on my own again.

Cause now I can see, you were the antidote that got me by something strong like a drug that got me high!
I never meant to be so cold!

I never really wanted you to see the screwed up side of me that I keep locked inside of me so deep.
It always seems to get to me.
I never really wanted you to go so many things you should have known.
I guess for me there's just no hope.
I never meant to be so cold."

Misao stared at Aoshi in complete and total shock. "Aoshi… where did the band come from?" She pointed to the band that had miraculously appeared out of nowhere.

He looked behind him and then back at her. "I hired them but that is beside the point. The point is that I am sorry for how I've been…"

"I know Aoshi… your silent by nature." Misao responded.

"Yes but I just wanted to tell you that I love you. I never meant for you to get hurt by my emotionlessness."

Misao stared up at Aoshi in shock. He loves me?...HE LOVES ME! "Aoshi!"

Misao jumped with joy. She stopped jumping and laid her head against Aoshi's chest. "I love you, too."

Aoshi pulled Misao's chin up in to a passionate kiss. Misao's heart fluttered with delight. Aoshi felt relief for he had finally admitted his feelings.

Misao finally broke the kiss. "We should get back to the dojo, Aoshi."

He nodded and they began walking there together. They held hands as they walked.

Hello again! Animelover here! Sorry this is short! I'm sick and was dieing to put this chapter up so it is not as good as it could have been.

Battousai: You got that right! I didn't even show up! What happened to my cliffhanger from the last chapter?

Animelover: It will show up in the next chapter Battousai no baka!

Battousai: Whatever! Just make sure I show up soon!

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Kenshin-gumi or the songs.

Today's song is Cold by Crossface!

Answers to Reviews:

midnight cherry blossomz- Yes the truth is that he loves her. Glad you like it! And you probably do look stupid with that grin on your face!

x mz imperfect x- Or else… what? Maybe I won't continue it! What you going to do about that!

Battousai: You will continue it or I'll cut your throat!

Animelover: (cowers) O-Okay!

Estal-Elf-Lover-Thanks and Okay!

Yami Chikara- Thanks! Your Kewl too!

Anonymous miss- yeah it is pretty original….

Triste1-Wow you do have a lot to say. You're a very good critic and seem to know what to say. Well, I was at first offended by your critics but now I see it is just constructive criticism. I applaud you. I will take your word to heart and make a note on your opinion. Hopefully, I will improve by the next time you read my writing. Also, maybe you should write some stories yourself. It is not as easy as it looks.

Battousai: Your pretty pissed aren't you?

Animelover: No. (Twitch) I'm fine with constructive criticism.

Battousai: Yeah… right. Keep telling yourself that.