CHAPTER 7

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+ I have one thing to add, now, later on in the chapters, it's going to be where everyone is against Kenshin and Kaoru's relationship. It won't matter who it is, but the fact that they are against the relationship. So PLEASE don't flame me when it happens. I don't think I can handle another...=/

+ I forgot one thing, for the line "Blue is the sorrow of the mind, Red is the passion of the heart" I got that from Fushigi Yuugi. Forgot to add that in. ^^"

Disclaimer – I 3 Kenshin, and yet he can never be my rurouni...=(

+ Oh yeah, I have one question. You know that shirt Kenshin wears? What is it called? I forgot..^^" lol also what are his pants called? o_O lol

+ Warning, this will be rated R. Well..it already is..but some lime will be in it. :] [Just a Warning] :)

- Deceit -

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Kaoru had her head against Kenshin's chest, hearing his deep calm breathing. She wrapped her arms around him, trying to mold them together..trying to let them become one and never separate again...

Her heart burst with love whenever she saw him..whenever she felt his warm touch...

"Kenshin..."

He looked down to her, smiling gently, the fireflies surrounded them as they sat in the jasmine garden. He kissed her lightly on the head, and went to her forehead, his luscious lips moving down to her nose, with Kaoru giggling a bit. He reached her lips, a spark occurring, as they continued to kiss. Her lips became pliant, giving in to the tender and sweet way Kenshin kissed her. He wanted more, his hands trailing down to her shoulders and rubbing them gently.

They went slowly to her breasts, caressing them slowly, gently, and tentatively. He could feel Kaoru's desire, wanting to fulfill them, but he could also feel her fear.

He broke away, facing her, "Kaoru...if you're afraid, we don't have to do this....We can wait."

He saw her blue eyes, fear beginning to dissolve away, with new emotions taking over... Passion....desire....

"Kenshin..I've been afraid all my life...the only absolute thing I know, is that I love you. Don't worry about me. For once, I'll put away my fears, and leave everything to you..."

Kenshin laughed a bit, nudging his head against hers. "So..i can do anything to you?"

Kaoru smiled, her arms reaching to his. "Yes...anything...as long as I love you, and that you love me."

"I love you. I love you so much Kaoru."

He pulled her closer again, taking her into a deep kiss. Her lips..her body becoming pliant. Following his every moves.

The night wore on, the cool grass caressing their naked bodies. Clothes flung carelessly, their bodies filling with each other. Their quick breaths was the only sound in the night, their bodies trying to keep up with the pace of their movements.

"Kaoru..." Kenshin breathlessly said, sweat perspiring on his face.

"Ken..shin....."

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That memory fresh in his mind, he could still smell the scent of Kaoru....the scent of that night......

He didn't want to remember those times spent with Kaoru....they were to bitter to handle....and yet...they were too sweet to push away...

Kenshin got up again, and began to walk, his wet hair loose from his ponytail. His bangs limped, covering his eyes. People passing by thought he was nothing but a drunk who ran out of money.

He didn't know where to go, not wanting to go back to his home..for the memories of Kaoru lingered there as well..... they lingered everywhere......

He felt weak....the cold wind chilling his temperature...

He fell to the wet ground, greatly bringing in sleep. He wanted a dreamless sleep....not wanting the haunting moments swirling around him.

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Kaoru opened her eyes slowly, her vision still blurry. She saw an outline of two purple eyes staring at her, and with a great yelp, she awoke fully. "Kenshin..what are you doing?"

"Nothing Kaoru.... I was just trying to convince myself that you actually did say you love me.."

"Kenshin...I love you.."

"Kaoru...." Kenshin whispered, "I love you too" He took her in a warm embrace again, gently brushing his lips to her lips, then down to her neck. He wrapped them together, in his yukata*. She laughed a bit, his brushing lips tingling her body. The sun was beginning to rise, as Kenshin and Kaoru became one again.... Loving the way each felt.....

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"Himura-sama? May I have a word with you?" Kaoru asked quietly, entering his room. She shut the door, making sure no one had followed, or nobody had sensed something suspicious.

"Kaoru..." Kenshin softly called, taking her into a light hold, he kissed her head, as they held each other. "What did you need me for?"

"I...I have some concerns...that woman....Tomoe-sama....she is your fiancee no?" Kaoru asked? She didn't want to...didn't want to mention that name...never wanted to even hear it..and yet she needed to know..needed to know if he still loved her..or if he still planned on marrying her. For all she knew, he could be leading her on, using her for fun...but she did not want to shatter this perfect picture they had created... But she just had to know...no matter what....

She felt Kenshin take a deep breath before speaking. "Yes...I was..going to marry Tomoe. But not anymore....I'm going to send a message and tell her..."

Kaoru felt tears forming once again. For once.....she was happy. She wished her father could've been here..to share this happiness with her. For once...someone saw her as a real person...

She held him tighter, her tears wetting his clothes. "Kenshin..I love you.." she whispered.

"I love you..." Kenshin whispered, taking her into a soft kiss.

I love you.........

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"Ack!" Kaoru shrieked, turning around, and laughing. As she was hanging the laundry, Kenshin had surprised her from behind.

"Hey..don't do that!" Kaoru yelled in between laughs.

She splashed soapy water on him, as he tried ducking. "Heeyy!" Kenshin cried, laughing as well.

By the end of it, the both of them were wet and soapy, their hair tangled, their lungs out of breath from laughing.

"Kenshin! Now look what you have done! I have to clean all this up. And I'm trying to hang the laundry!" Kaoru jokingly scolded.

"I'll help. I'm sorry." Kenshin said, his breathing calming down, laughter still erupting.

"Kenshin? Shouldn't you mean Himura-sama?"

Both Kaoru and Kenshin bolted up, seeing whose voice that belonged to. "Akira...What are you doing here?" Kenshin asked, his voice hardening, his eyes becoming cold.

"Nothing...Nothing at all. Just visiting my good friend, Kenshin." Akira jokingly said, his eyes continuously flickering to Kaoru. Her clothes were wet from the water, sticking tightly to her slender form.

Kaoru looked away, afraid at what might happen. Akira had just heard her address Kenshin casually, like they were on the same level. Kaoru bowed, clutching the laundry.

"Ahh...Kaoru, please leave us while Akira and I have a word." Kenshin ordered.

Kaoru quickly left, entering the main house. She quickly changed her clothes, and crept outside. She hide behind tree to tree, as Kenshin and Akira slowly walked from the house.

KAORU P.O.V.

Kaoru silently darted behind, seeing a people crowd around Kenshin and Akira. There was loud voices, unable to be understood. She continued to get closer, wanting to hear what was happening. She saw the crowd moving slightly, as if they were someone letting in, then another push.

Kaoru crept closer, inches away, till she heard Kenshin's voice.

"You're right. I did say it. But do you know why?"

"What do you mean, do I know why?" Kaoru heard Akira yell. She felt her hands becoming moist, her forehead perspiring.

"You really think a guy like me, would ever love someone like her. It was all a joke. I needed some pleasurement while Tomoe was away. Doesn't every guy need it? She was just a tool of pleasure, nothing more. Really, a servant that is property, should stay as property."

Kaoru heard Kenshin's words, she heard them loud and clear, ringing through her mind. 'She was just seen as property..just a tool of pleasure to keep him busy while Tomoe-san was away....she was...nothing to him...' Kaoru felt numb all over, not feeling the warm tears as they slowly fell from her eyes, growing quicker and quicker.... What Kenshin had said to her before...was all...a lie....

[IN JAPANESE]

+ Itsumo aruku kaeri michi

+ Tsunaida te wo hanasenai

+ Kono mama itai keredo

+ Toki ga sugiteyuku

+ Yozora ni egaku yume wa hitotsu dake

+ anata no hoshi ni naritai itsuka

+ Manatsu no seiza ni terasarete

+ Futari shozuka ni inoru no

+ Sunao na kimochi no mama de

+ issho ni iraremasu youni

+ Lalala Lalala

+ Lalala Lalalalala

+ Kikari ga umaretano ima

+ Futari no kokoro no nakani

[ IN ENGLISH]

+ The path going back that I always walk through,

+ I can't let go this joined hand.

+ I want to stay like this, but

+ time passes by.

+ There's just one dream drawn up on the night sky

+ I want to become your star someday.

+ Being shined upon a midsummer constellation,

+ both of us silently pray.

+ With these honest feelings,

+ I hope we will stay together.

+ Lalala Lalala

+ Lalala Lalalalala

+ A light has just been born

+ within both of our hearts.

+ Kimi Ga Nozomu Eien [ENDING SONG]

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Author Note - =) cliffy. I had played around with this story..o_O quite a few times, trying to make it make sense. Well..it's not the best, but ehhh....-_-..lol

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