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Chapter 13 Graduation

Kaoru stood in front of Misao with her black cap covering her head and golden tassel moving about. The long mid- calf black gown covered her and only showed her black high-heeled sandals. Underneath the gown, she wore a black tube topped dress that went down to just above her knees. She patiently waited for the line to start moving and could hear Misao whispering 'Come on, come on'. All the teachers came in wearing black caps and gowns. Their wraps made of green and yellow as well as their tassels. Kaoru and Kenshin made a quick glance at each other and winked as a sign of luck and love. Then the music started playing and the line started to move.

It was over and it ended. Kaoru was smiling from ear to ear after she had taken the final walk out of the auditorium. After receiving congratulations from her family and friends, she saw Kenshin walking toward his classroom.

"I need to return my gown so I'll meet you outside okay mom."

"Alright sweetie. Let me take your diploma."

Kaoru handed it to her and headed toward where Kenshin had gone.

Kenshin sat in his classroom. He had taken off and put away his gown and cap and sat down to pack away the rest of the exams he needed to finish. Suddenly his eyes were covered by what felt like warm hands.

"Guess who?"

Kenshin smiled and replied, "Kaoru."

"Ah, how'd you guess?"

"Just a shot in the dark."

Kenshin turned around, got out of his chair, and wrapped his arms around Kaoru's waist and gave her a long and passionate kiss as her arms went around his neck. We they let go they both smiled.

"Congratulations."

"Thank you. You looked quite handsome today" she said giving him another kiss.

"And you looked beautiful" he said kissing her again "are we still on for Saturday."

"Yes and I can't wait to see what've got planned. Can you give me a hint?"

He gave her a peck on the lips and smiled, "You'll just have to see."

"Okay. I better go though, my mom's waiting."

"I'd hate to see you go."

"Me too, but I can't have her waiting."

"Okay."

They kissed again.

"Call me later" Kaoru said kissing him.

"You bet" he replied.

They kissed once more and then Kaoru left with a smile not seeing that Kenshin was smiling.

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