:P My apologies— it took me a while to get around to completing this chapter, but I managed today and then got a page of ch 4 written during French.
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Where My Heart Lies ch 3
Aoshi stood at the Oniwaban Place of Sight. How did he feel? About Misao?
She had grown up, certainly. It was something even he could not ignore. And how was he supposed to respond to that? How was he supposed to be sure of his feelings, anyway?
His little Misao had grown up beautifully. His feelings for her had changed, but in what way? Where did his heart lie now?
If he was wrong… god, if he was wrong it could break her. He couldn't allow that to happen to her. He had to be careful, whatever his decision. But ultimately, a choice must be made. It wasn't fair to leave her waiting on him.
Was this so different? The lives of Hannya, Beshimi, Shikijou, and Hyottoko he had held in his hands, but Misao… this was her heart. The heart is so much more fragile than the body. That was it, then. He was afraid of hurting her, and so he had to realize what could hurt her more.
No. This time he was going to do right by her. He would not lay as an empty trifle for her to carry. It was time he made an action.
A/N: Sorry it's so short, but it's really the appropriate length for this chapter…
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