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A/N: Hey guys I had so many ideas for this chapter that I just had to sit down and write. Thank you for the reviews you all sent. Please enjoy this chapter.

Chapter 6: The Kiss

Kaoru tried to play sick the next morning, but she couldn't pull it off. She just didn't feel good about going back to school and having to face Mr. Himura again after their "meeting" in the park. She still couldn't get over what could have happened had she not pulled away. In her heart she wanted to kiss him but her mind knew better than to do something like that, especially with a teacher. Kaoru couldn't deny how she was feeling, but had to forget about it even if she didn't want to. Kaoru dare not tell anyone about what had happened yesterday. She lost her train of thought when she heard a cheerful greeting from behind.

"Hey Kaoru."

"Hey Misao."

"So, what did you do yesterday?"

Kaoru cringed and gritted her teeth at the mere thought of the word yesterday. "Oh. Nothing I just went to temple and took a walk."

"Oh. Where did you walk to?"

"To the park, it was a very nice day and I did some reading."

"Cool I went to the park too with Megumi and you won't believe this - "

"What?"

"Megumi likes Sanosuke."

"She likes Sanosuke. Sanosuke Sagara.

"Yeah." "Sanosuke with a hair style that looks like a rooster."

"Yes I was just as shocked as you are. But the big shock came when I saw you hugging Mr. Himura yesterday after Megumi left . . . Oops." Misao realized her mistake and covered her hand with her mouth, her eyes as wide as saucers.

"You saw me and Mr. Himura hugging at the park?"

"Kaoru I can't lie to you so, yes I did see you and Mr. Himura hugging at the park."

"Oh my gosh, oh my gosh." Kaoru covered her face with both hands unable to believe that Misao had witnessed the hug between her and their teacher.

"Kaoru I just saw you guys hug that's all and I was surprised to see it and I just assumed it was a friendly hug and I left after you guys embraced for a few seconds."

Kaoru felt some relief that Misao had only seen the hug for just a few seconds and that she didn't see her and Mr. Himura almost kiss.

"Misao you have to promise me not to say a word to anyone about what you saw yesterday."

"Why? Did he do something to you?"

"No, he didn't do anything. I just don't want other people to know about it."

"Well, okay. I won't tell anyone, you have my word."

"Thanks."

"No problem."

Kenshin sat at his desk and looked at the clock, it read 7:45. 'Just 15 minutes till that bell rings.' He fiddled with his pen. He was nervous about seeing Kaoru today, ever since yesterday he couldn't believe what had transpired. The hug felt nice, but when he almost kissed her he felt surprised and guilty all at the same time. He couldn't help but feel a little disappointed about not kissing, but he knew I wasn't right. He hoped he wouldn't feel distracted by Kaoru today if she was in and he prayed she wasn't in, mostly for fear of the urges he has been having when he was near her. 'Why me God? Why me?'

The day went on as usual. The boring classes, the annoying teachers, and the loud and rambunctious students. Kaoru kept dreading the time when English would begin. As she walked to the English room, her heart kept pounding in her chest and her nerves were getting the best of her, but she continued walking and when she entered the classroom she avoided looking at Kenshin and just sat down in her seat looking at her book.

This didn't go unnoticed to Kenshin. He had seen how she entered in not looking at him. In one way, he felt glad and in another way he felt disappointed by this. He did wish she would look at him in the eye without shrugging him off, but he respected her choice and removed the thought from his head.

" . . . so the adjective modifies the noun in this sentence because it is asking what kind. Now for homework I want you all to do page 45 #'s 1-10 all to hand in."

(Ring! Ring!)

Everyone then walked out of the room and Kenshin caught sight of Kaoru about to walk out.

"Miss Kamiya?"

"Yes?"

"May I talk to you for a moment please?"

'Darn it. Why now?'

Kaoru walked up to his desk and Kenshin closed the door to the classroom shut.

"Miss Kamiya, I wanted to apologize."

"For what?"

"For what happened yesterday at the park. I don't know what got into me and I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive."

"Mr. Himura there is no need to apologize."

"There isn't?"

"No, nothing happened and let's just forget it did happen."

"Are you sure you're not upset about it?"

"I'm sure so don't worry."

"Okay then."

Kenshin put out his hand so he and Kaoru could shake hands in agreement. Kaoru took his strong but gentle hand and shook it. They looked into each other's eyes and suddenly they inched closer to each other till their bodies were slightly touching each other and their faces mere inches away. Then their lips brushed against each other and Kenshin's arm went around Kaoru's waist. They were locked in a sweet and passionate kiss and neither one wanted to let the kiss end. Their eyes then opened in shock, as they pulled away and stared at each other.

"Uh, I have to go Mr. Himura. Bye."

"Uh, yes. Goodbye Miss Kamiya."

With that said Kaoru walked out the door and didn't look back at the room or Kenshin.

Well that's all I can give for now. Chapter 7 will be out as soon as possible. Please review and thanks for reading. Also be sure to check out my new story, Sadie Hawkins Pt 1.

I also noticed the other day how much Kenshin and Goku (Dragonball, Dragonball Z, and Dragonball Gt) are alike in personality. When they are fighting or training they are completely focused on the challenger and no one else and when they are not fighting or training they are merry and carefree. They are also a little afraid of their spouses. o.