Hey everyone, Co chan again. Sorry this has taken so long to get up, comp problems again, GOMEN!!! Anywho hope you enjoy this chapter. Thanks to my regulars:

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DISCLAIMER

Co chan: I DON'T OWN RUROUNI KENSHIN!!!!

Co chan starts crying and runs off.

Sanosuke: Wait Co chan, come back... don't be sad.

Sanosuke runs after her.

Yahiko shaking head: Some people have serious problems.

Now on with the story.

Chapter 8

Yahiko and Tsubame walked slowly towards the town laughing about the encounter and discussing what Kenshin and Kaoru were up to. Before they knew it they were in the heart of the city, directly in front of some markets. Tsubame went to investigate whilst Yahiko followed behind her. In the stalls they were selling various items, mostly cute knick-knacks for children but one stall caught Tsubame's eye. It was a jewellery stall. Her eyes lit up at the sight of it and she went for a closer look, with Yahiko still following behind. One particular piece caught Tsubame's eye and she picked it up to examine it further. It was a beautiful silver, heart-shaped locket on a matching chain. The stall manager turned to her and smiled.

"That would look lovely on you dear. Maybe your boyfriend will buy it for you," the woman said gesturing to Yahiko.

Tsubame blushed and smiled sheepishly as she put the locket down. Little did she know that Yahiko was going to do exactly what the lady had suggested. While she was looking at something else he had a talk to the woman, gave her some money and then he and Tsubame went on their way.

They had decided to have dinner at the Akabeko together so seemings as they had a while to spare they continued browsing and site-seeing.

Meanwhile at the river with Kenshin and Kaoru, Kenshin was taking Kaoru somewhere but wouldn't tell her where. He however told her not to wear good clothes because it was a difficult walk. After a while they arrived at their destination. It turned out to be a secluded grove, guarded on one side by a beautiful lake and the other three by thick trees. It had taken so long to get there that it was starting to get dark when they arrived. Little did Kaoru know that Kenshin had brought her the far longer way than usual. In reality this very spot was no more than fifteen minutes away from the edge of town. He led her over to an area where he could light a fire. He made up the fire and then dragged a log close to it so they could sit down. From behind the log he produced a sack full of food. Kaoru laughed at the grin on his face.

'He thinks he's so good, being so organized and devious. It's so kawaii,' she thought and then grinned mischieviously as a plan came to her.

Back to Yahiko and Tsubame who were now happily seated at the Akabeko in a more private booth. They made small talk while they were eating the main course, then things got interesting when dessert was brought out.

"We don't serve dessert here," Tsubame stated.

"I had a talk to Tae about it," Yahiko said and smiled.

The dessert consisted of a rich chocolate pudding with shaved chocolate pieces. Tsubame picked up a chocolate piece and realized there was something underneath the arrangement. She picked the pieces off to reveal a neat little box. She picked it up and opened it, then squealed in shock. In the box was the same locket she had been looking at that afternoon except slightly different, on the heart her name had now been engraved on it. She looked over at Yahiko, who was blushing and looking from Tsubame to his dessert as if contemplating trying to bury himself in it. Tsubame got up and sat down next to him and made him look at her.

"You did all this?" she asked.

"Uh...yes," he replied then looked back down at his plate.

"I love it," she said and he looked up.

As he did she kissed him on the lips.

"Thank you," she added.

"Uh... umm, you're welcome," he managed.

She smiled and picked up some chocolate from his plate and offered it to him. He still had his mouth open so she put it in his mouth and closed it. She also had to prompt him to chew. After that she just burst out laughing and he joined in.

Unbeknownst to them was Tae, who was listening from the other side of the shoji. She shoped they wouldn't leave their relationship hanging after tonight, although she didn't really think that would happen.

Tsubame turned around so that Yahiko could do up the locket for her.

She then faced him, "how does it look?" she asked.

"Beautiful," he replied.

She blushed at his response.

After that they finished their dessert and decided to go for a walk. They walked out of the Akabeko hand in hand.

Tae watched them leave together and smiled.

'It's about time they got together officially. If they took as long as Kenshin and Kaoru I would have made them both work overtime with each other until they realized. Now what to do about Sanosuke and Megumi?' she thought to herself. At that she sighed and went back to work.

Next chapter, find out what went on with Kenshin and Kaoru. Keep reading to find out. Bai bai for now