A/N: Sorry for the late update guys! On a completely random note, I was in a car accident last night and my body is in intense pain. I mean there's nothing too serious but where I got jerked forwards it kinda hurts from the seat belt. My parents say if the pain doesn't stop I have to go see the doctor to make sure nothing inside is hurt. Anywho, on with the story.
Disclaimer: (sigh) I don't own Rurouni Kenshin
They Say True Love Never Dies
Chapter 4
Kaoru sat back at the computer with Soujirou by her side. They were scanning through websites, trying to come up with the perfect plan to get Aoshi and Misao together.
"Do I honestly look gay?" Soujirou was still fuming over Kaoru's previous statement.
"I'm sorry! You just happened to be there and she knows I'm not interested in Aoshi like that."
Soujirou stopped his rant for a moment. "So who do you like?"
"You don't know him." She swiftly turned back to the computer, trying to evade the topic.
"Oh really? Try me."
"Kenshin Himura."
"I didn't know you were into pretty boys."
"You know him, so what?"
"Somebody's sensitive! Why don't you tell me about it?"
"I'd rather not."
"Fine, I'll just find out elsewhere. Now if you don't mind, I have to go see Misao!" Soujirou threw on his jacket and headed out the back door.
Misao lay on the grass outside, staring up at the big oak tree which she lay under.
"Tell me about Kaoru and Kenshin." Soujirou showed up from no where and plopped down beside her.
"Why?"
"I'm nosy."
"You are gay, aren't you? Anyways, Kaoru and Kenshin were always the smartest in their classes so they formed a bond. Kaoru admitted to Kenshin that she had more than friendly feelings for him and they started going out. Well then Kenshin told her that she was the most amazing girl in the world and no one would be able to replace her but then Tomoe came along. Tomoe pretended like she didn't but she had something against Kaoru. She stole Kenshin's heart just to watch Kaoru suffer. When Kaoru confronted Kenshin her said Tomoe had told him that she was just jealous of what they had. Kenshin and Kaoru haven't spoken since. Now he and Tomoe go to some private school together."
"What did Kaoru do to her?" Soujirou tried to ignore the gay comment.
"I don't know, she won't tell me."
"Hmm, she'll be the next on my list then…" He murmured.
"Huh?"
"Oh nothing, I gotta go now, bye!" He dashed over to his car and took off.
Misao shrugged and continued her gazing.
Later that evening Kaoru whipped out her cell phone, Phase to was about to begin.
"Sano?"
"Yeah?"
"It's Kaoru, what are your plans for tonight?"
"Why?"
"Just shut up and tell me!"
"Gosh! Fine! The boys and I are hanging at the mall."
"We'll be there."
"Oh! This is for the plan!"
"Yeah, I convinced Aoshi that Misao and our friend Soujirou at intimate but then turned around and convinced Misao that Soujirou was into Aoshi. I don't know how I'm going to pull this one off."
"Don't worry, I'll work things out with Aoshi."
"Thanks so much Sano! Bye."
She hung up and turned to Soujirou.
"Meet me at the food court at 8pm. I'll worry about Misao."
Soujirou leaned back against the wall right beside the entrance of the food court.
"I don't get why I have to be here?!" Misao whined as she and Kaoru approached Soujirou.
"Remember, it's for Soujirou. Now, Misao you know him best, what's his favorite scent?"
"Green tea, I used to wear a perfume like that."
"Ok, our first step is to go to the lotion shop, It'll remind him of things he likes. I'll join you in a sec." Kaoru winked and Soujirou grabbed Misao's arm.
Kaoru immediately sent Sano a text, explaining the ordeal before she too headed off to the shop.
"Remind me again why we're going into a girly store?" Aoshi questioned.
"I'm picking up something nice for Megumi."
Reluctantly, Aoshi followed Sano inside.
Meanwhile, Soujirou was acting flirty with Misao. He touched her and got really close.
"Misao, try this." Soujirou whispered into her ear and prayed green tea perfume on her.
Aoshi stood totally still.
He felt anger building inside his body.
"What's up?" Sano acted as if he saw nothing.
"Misao."
Sano looked over his shoulder at the girl.
"So what? I thought you weren't interested in her."
"I'm not but that guy…"
"Come on Aoshi, if you're not interested let her go."
"Sano, you just don't understand."
"What's not to understand? Do you love her or not?"
"Sano, I gotta go."
"Why?"
"I just have to go." Aoshi turned and left the shop.
Just then Kaoru walked in, she'd seen the whole scene.
"So he does still have feelings for her." Kaoru smiled.
Misao turned around at the sound of Kaoru's voice.
"Sano, what are you doing here?" Misao smile faded.
"I'm picking something up for Megumi."
"Oh, is Aoshi here?" Her voice quivered at his name.
"No."
"Can you answer me one question?"
"Sure."
"Why doesn't he want to be around me anymore? What did I do?" Tears began to build in her eyes.
"Misao, he's not angry at you, more so at himself. He doesn't want to hurt you. He's afraid that he won't be what you want. He thinks it'll be better for you this way."
She closed her eyes as the tears began to pour.
"Misao." Kaoru began to soothe her.
"Stop, just take me home."
Kaoru nodded and led her out of the mall.
Aoshi lay on his bed, a football in hand. He was throwing it up and then catching it. He's mind was heavy with thoughts of her.
Then his phone rang. It was Sano.
"Yeah."
"She cried you know."
"Why am I not surprised, all I ever do is make her cry."
"Shouldn't you do something?"
"It'll only hurt her, you know that."
"Ok, whatever. Night." Sano hung up.
Aoshi closed his eyes. Everyone was telling him what to do but they had no idea how hard this actually was. He couldn't even make up his own mind. With a sigh he turned off the bedside lamp and fell into a deep sleep.
A/N: Hey guys I'll try to update soon next time. I have the perfect ending planned out and everything!
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