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"I love you too, Kio, for being a good friend and I'm going to miss you." Rin said hugging Kio back.

"I'm Gonna miss you too Rin," Kio said as they pull away from their embraced.
"Well… I guess this is goodbye." Kio stated giving her a sad smile.

"I guess it is… maybe we'll see each other someday, I supposed." Rin said giving him a cheerful smile.

"Maybe," Was all Kio replied. He looked at Rin for a moment before asking. "What about you? Are you gonna be okay?"

Rin know what he talking about, that's all she could think o all day and she was afraid of what her mind will reveal in her. She let out a heavy sigh and put a cheerful face before answering him.

"I'll be fine, I can handle this, so don't worry about it okay?" Rin assured him.

Kio examined her for a moment then let it go, knowing that Rin could handle it.

"Okay if you say so, just takes care of yourself." he
said.

"I will thanks." Rin replied.

"Your welcome, I'd better get going I have alot of work to do before I'll leave this place." Kio said informing her

"I'll bet you have," Rin chuckled. "So I guess I'm not seeing you this year's festival."

"Yeah… I really want to have a head start if I want to find an opportunity to improve my lifestyle. It's better sooner than later right?"

"Right, I hope you'll find that opportunity soon Kio. So good luck," Rin remarked.

"Thank you, I really need that." Kio said gratefully, "by the way are
you gonna stay here for the festival?"

"Yeah I am, I'm looking forward to it and after that I'm going back home. I miss my family so much, it been a long time since the last time I've seen them." Kio nodded in
understanding.

"I guess I'll see you around." Kio informed her.

"Yeah… see you around." before Kio could leave, Rin stepped closer giving him a kiss on the cheek. "Thank you for everything and for being a good friend"

Kio grant her a smile, "Its nothing…." with that Kio bid her farewell and made his way back to his house feeling much better than before even if he don't have Rin.

XXXX
after Kio left, Rin strode along the hallway recalling her conversation
with Kio earlier in the garden…

Flashback:

"Rin I need to tell you something…"

"What is it?" Rin asked glancing at him.

"I…umm… well… I come here to see you to say goodbye," Kio told her
sadly.

"W- What? When? Why?" Rin asked shocked about what she was hearing.

"I already plan on moving out along time ago. Back then I wasn't sure if I wanted to go for it but after thinking about it, lately, I decided to take the chance to see what's in store for me out there." he explained.

"Oh… when do you leave?" she asked filling a little saddened about his leaving.

"At the end of the month,"

"That's seven days from now."

Kio nodded, "yeah only a couple more days to go till I'm leaving this place. By the way Sesshoumaru is leaving too right?" after hearing this, Rin remembered that Sesshoumaru would indeed be leaving. I'm not gonna see him again the thought of Sesshoumaru leaving
made her feel a tight grip in her chest.

Noticing Rin's silence, Kio decided to tell her one of the reasons why he came to see her. "I saw you and Sesshoumaru this morning at the fall," he began, earning a surprised glance from Rin, "it was by accident. I was wandering at the forest when I heard a noise, I was curious about it so I went there to see what it is. As I got there you two were leaning forward for a kiss? Maybe?" Kio was now facing her.

Rin look down at her feet, hiding a blush of embarrassment that Kio
saw the incident this morning.

"Nothing really happened." Rin meekly explained.

"You wish something did?" He asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Of course not, why would I wish that? I'm thankful nothing happened." she retorted scowling at him as she noticed the smirk plastered on Kio's lips. She looks away from him as the blush intensified on her cheeks.

"Seriously, something already occurred between the both of you? Am I right?"

Rin slowly look back at him, even more shocked than before, "H-How did
you know?"

Kio turn his gaze up looking at the blue sky before answering, "It's just a hunch really. It's sort of a hobby of mine observing people." he proudly informed, "I kinda noticed the tension
radiated between the two of you when you are together. At first I thought it was nothing… but after this morning… it was clear to me now what Yuma meant."

"Yuma? She told you?" Rin asked curious.

"No… she didn't. All she said is that; don't keep my hopes high, and she was right." Kio stated. Silence dawned between them until Kio asked something that caught Rin off guard.

"Do you like him?" he asked turning his gaze back at her.

"W-What?" Rin stuttered

"I said; do you like him?" Kio repeated

"What make you say that?" she asked curious about his answer. Maybe Kio's answer can help her understand what she is feeling right now towards the certain silver haired man.

"Well… you seem close for only just being friends and…there is something from the way you look at him that is different from the way you look at me or to anyone. There is a sort of affection that you only held for him. Every time I see you two together, you look happy and content just to be with him." he explained gazing at her.

Rin was silent. Questions radiating in her mind. Do I really look at him differently from others? Do I really hold such affection towards Sesshoumaru? Is that why I feel happy when I'm with him, that even just his presence is enough as long as he is there?"

"Are you ok Rin?" Kio asks observing her silence.

"I like him… I do like him." Rin silently whispered.

"I know…" was all Kio said as he put a hand atop of hers.

"I wish I saw it coming."

"Sometimes… it takes many signs and time for us to realized our feelings towards a certain person. For me it took me until recently for me to realize that I cannot have you. Funny isn't it…" he chuckled, "all this time, I make fool of myself in hope that one day you would feel the same as I do." he calmly explained.

"I'm sorry Kio; I really do wish I felt the same way about you." Rin said solemnly as she touched her right hand to his cheek.

"It's not your fault. I was kinda glad that you didn't push me away while I was courting you and we still remained as friends. For that it's was worth it, I never lose anything I still have you even if we are only friends. Your friendship is more important to me." he said caressing
her cheek.

"Me too…and thank you for understanding." Rin genuinely smiled at him.

"You're welcome…" Kio smiled back, "so… are you going to tell him?"

"I don't know… maybe its better not to. I mean, he is leaving soon and what's the point on telling him if I don't even know if he likes me."

"That's the point. How do you know how he feels if you won't tell him. Maybe he feel the same way…You never know he might be the one for you."

"You are an expert about these things, aren't you?" Rin said, eyeing him.

"I learn from experience," Kio stated. "So, what now?" he asked, back to the main subject.

" I'll think about it, but I'm not sure if I can do it." Rin answer him truthfully. Uncertain of the idea in telling Sesshoumaru about her feelings for him.

" I understand…" was all Kio said, ending their conversation about the certain subject.

They stayed there a little while sitting, talking some other things besides her situation until they went to the foyer saying their goodbyes.

End Flashback:

Rin sigh finishing her recollection of the conversation. She still stood in the corridor walking
hazily, her eyes downcasts watching her feet move. Why did this happen to me now?

"Why did I fall for him…" she thought out loud, " I don't even know if I can f--" she didn't finish her sentence as she bumped into someone that made her slightly step backward. As she regained her balance, Rin lifted her eyes to which she bumped with.

Can this day be any longer? She sarcastically thought as she was met by the object of her affection's golden orbs.

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