Disclaimer: Sadly, I do not own Samurai Champloo. I adore the series though xox and I am for the MugenxFuu JinxShino pairing.

Note: It picks up 2 years after their departure from one another. Yeah, I'm sure you've all read something just like this but oh well. Read if you will. R&R if you wish, but try to be nice, please?

Note: Written from Fuu's view point. It may jump around a bit later.

It had been two years since I had seen them. I was 18 now and lived in Okinawa. I wanted to be close to him somehow… Since we parted I got a job at a small bar, no one else wanted to hire me. Just some girl wandering by herself and worst of all in their eyes I was old to be unmarried. In spite of the scrupulous behavior of the bar owners and the people who went there, it was better than nothing. They even game me room and board.

Over the years much about me hadn't changed. My hair was now at my waist if I let it down and I suppose I seemed my age now. When you really have to face reality, those experiences make you wise up. Over the years my pink kimono became so faded and torn, so I got rid of it. Now I wore a red and white one. It closely resembled what a shrine maiden would wear. Really though, I loved the color. It's funny how certain smells, food, songs; even colors remind you of someone. I missed Jin as well; he was like a big brother really. So silent and serious, sure to do what's in your best interest. I'm sue he's happy with Shino. Nothing could stop love like that. For me though, my love was unspoken. Through many actions though you could see how we feel. Unfortunately we both were too stubborn to admit such a thing. The rains always fell so hard and I'd just gaze out the door. Hoping the traveler in the distance would be him…

Note: This is obviously a very brief intro to the story. I should be adding another chapter later tonight. So if anyone is now anticipating what's next you can watch for that. Oooh special. . .

Edit: It looked sort of sloppy the first time since I was just kind of uploading it to get something up. I went back and fixed a few things.

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