(A/N: Sorry for taking so long to update. Finally, exams over! And X'Mas have passed and new year has arrived! And then I failed 4 tests. Woah... -.- It's been quite some time since I last updated, huh... -.-; Aye... Some messages for my readers:)

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Soujirou drifted away into his thoughts while he tightened his clothing.

Misao chan...

Soujirou recalled how Misao looked when they met Aoshi.

Misao looked hurt. She looked so hurt as if she still loved him.

Soujirou didn't like the thought of that. His heart felt twisted, he felt something arousing within him, he felt... pain?

Why? Why is all this happening to him? What is this weird feeling he's having? Why do he always so different for Misao? Why does he always have the urge to just kiss Misao to shut her up whenever she's crying? Why does it hurt so much to see her sad? Why was there always an urge for him to tell her something?

Something he doesn't know what it is?

Yes, they've kissed and held hands and did lots of things together. But...

He just can't figure out what's that feeling.

Was it... Love?

Soujirou's heart started racing, his face feeling hot and he was having difficulty breathing.

Why? Why was his heart racing? Why was he feeling hot? Why can't he breathe normally?

Why?

Soujirou walked to the balcony and looked up at sky.

The stars twinkled brightly in the sky.

Just... Why?

Misao stared into the sky at the balcony.

Millions of stars in the starry night shimmered in Misao's eyes, Misao felt touched, upon looking at the magnificent scenery.

" Misao chan." Soujirou's voice ringed in her mind.

Misao flushed and continued staring into the sky, drifting away.

If only Sou chan was here with me...

" Misao chan?" Misao awoke from her thoughts and turned around swiftly.

" Kao... Kaoru?" Misao replied. " Hai?" She asked.

" Gomen ne, Misao chan! Kenshin asked me out to deal with some matters with him, okay, I insist on going actually... But that's not the point. Anyway, Kenshin and I will be out. Yahiko's gone out to town to look around. Hontou ni gomen ne, I can't accompany you. I guess you'll be alone..." Kaoru paused. " With Seta kun, that is..."

Misao blushed.

What was that supposed to mean?

MISAO! THINK STRAIGHT GIRL, THINK STRAIGHT!

" Hontou ni gomen ne!" Kaoru apologized, her palms together.

" I..."

" Gosh! It's time! I have to rush. Have a nice time with Seta kun, ne? Jaa!"

Kaoru disappeared.

Misao stared blankly.

" Ah... Misao chan. Can I come in?" A voice ringed from behind the door.

Misao looked up and saw the smiling-maniac.

" Sure!" Misao replied.

Soujirou entered the room and closed the door behind him.

" What are you doing alone in the room?" Soujirou asked innocently as he looked around. " It's kind of hot here, isn't it?" He commented and walked towards Misao.

Misao stared blankly into space again.

Misao and Soujirou. Misao and Soujirou. Misao and Soujirou. Misao and Soujirou. Misao and Soujirou.

Misao and Soujirou.

Alone.

Together.

In a room.

KKKKKKKKKKKYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

Gosh.

Soujirou feeling – hot.

HOT.

Misao blushed like never before.

WHAT'S WRONG! GET DONE WITH THOSE THOUGHTS ALREADY!

" Misao chan?" Soujirou called as Misao returned to reality, her cheeks still burning hot.

" Ha...Hai?" Misao managed to pull it through as she watched Soujirou walked towards the balcony, staring into the starry sky.

" I..." Soujirou started while he continued mesmerizing the twinkling stars. " I've been feeling really weird lately." Soujirou looked at the sky, almost not smiling.

Misao stared at his back. She was worried. " What's wrong? Got a cold? What's wrong?" She asked worriedly and started walking towards Soujirou.

Soujirou shook his head and smiled. " Iya. I'm not sick. Just... A little confused inside, I guess." Soujirou replied and smiled at Misao. Misao blushed at the sight of the smiling pretty boy.

Misao resisted herself from her wild imaginations. " You said you were confused. Why? What's confusing you?" Misao asked, feeling really worried now. She knew Soujirou wasn't a very emotional person, and knew he would have had such problems.

" I..." Soujirou paused and thought for a while. Is it really all right to tell her? Misao watched while Soujirou moved his hand to his chest and grab the cloth.

" It hurts here when I see you sad."

Misao blushed.

Soujirou felt his cheeks burning.

What did Soujirou wanted to tell her actually? He loves her? Right? It IS true right? He DOES love her.

" I... I have the urge to kiss you when I see you sad, my face burnt when I see you, my head feels light when I'm with you. What's all these? I don't really understand."

Soujirou could feel his heart thumping real loud and fast.

Misao's having breathing difficulty.

" I... Am I...?" Soujirou tried to search for the words to express, but couldn't find it. He's having difficulty in his speech. That has never happened before.

" I..."

Misao stared at the ceiling blankly, still couldn't quite believe what had happened.

WHY DID YAHIKO APPEAR OUT OF NOWHERE?

That darn brat.

But...

Misao smiled to herself and blushed at the image of Soujirou and her kissing on the floor.

" I think that's love, isn't it, Misao chan?" Soujirou whispered. " I... I love you." Soujirou whispered as he looked into Misao chan's eyes and he blushed furiously along with Misao.

" I..." Before Misao could speak, Soujirou moved directly into Misao's vision.

" Hush." Soujirou commanded gently and kissed Misao on her lips.

It stayed there. For around 1 minute. It was just a gently kiss on the lips, but it seemed sweeter than anything in the world.

Until Yahiko had to appear.

ARGH!

" WHY DID THAT BRAT HAD TO APPEAR?" Misao screamed in her room alone. Her fists were flying in the air, raging over Yahiko's unsuitable timing.

But most importantly...

" I love you."

Misao's anger faded away as she smiled to herself at the thought of Soujirou's sweet and innocent confession.

She loves him a lot.

And now...

She knows he loves her too.

(A/N: Done for this chapter. Short, I know, but well... Hope you like it anyway! I'll try to update soon. -.-;)