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Chapter 7: Confession! Well... sorta...

Kaoru & Misao's room...

Kaoru heavily lifted her eyes - What just happened? Sluggishly sitting up, she suddenly remembered - 'Misao! Kenshin! What... How's Misao now?'

"Ano... Kaoru? I'm back!"

Kaoru looked to the right and there was Misao! "M-Misao-chan! What happened? How'd you get back? Were you hurt! You hungry!" Kaoru shouted. "Whoa! Kao-chan! Hold up! You're confusing me! I'm fine, 'kay?" Misao assured. "You sure?" Kaoru asked. "Yeah." Misao replied. She then remembered something... It was when Aoshi draped his jacket over her shoulders. 'That... was sooo sweet... Aoshi...' Misao thought pensively. "Misao? Hello? You still there?" Kaoru said, waving her hand in front of Misao. "Wha-? H-hai!" "Soo... how was it... in the island?" Kaoru asked. "Oh... Okay I guess... We found shelter when the storm hit, so daijobu!" Misao explained. "Oh. I see." Kaoru said, deep in thought. Seconds later, her face lit up and a sly grin formed on her lips.

"I know that look."

'A-re?' "S-Sou-kun!" Misao said. "Yo! Mind if I join the.. ehem.. conversation?" Soujiro asked, approaching them. "Yes." "Of course not! Dozo, dozo!" Kaoru welcomed. "Tonikaku... I have a little... question for you, Misao-chan..." Kaoru said slowly. "N-nani?" Misao said in a low tone, having a bad feeling about it. "How was it.. with Aoshi?" Kaoru asked, her eyes in an amused manner and a grin on her lips. "N-NANI!" Misao stammered. Kaoru and Soujiro raised their eyebrows, smiling at her (something like a smug look) "What are you talking about!" Misao retorted. "You heard us! C'mon, how was it?" Soujiro said. "Uh..." was all Misao could say while blushing furiously. "B-but..." "Daijobu! We know that you like him!" Kaoru assured. "What... makes you think that?..." Misao asked, eyeing them suspiciously. "Misao! It's public knowledge that you two like each other!" Kaoru exasperated. "No way! He doesn't like me and you know that!" Misao defended. Soujiro's eyes widened "Ooh. So you do like him..." "What? B-but I..." Misao said. Memories of her and Aoshi flashed back. 'Maybe... I think... I do like him...' Misao thought, a warm feeling embracing her. The same feeling she feels deep inside when she thinks of Aoshi; when she's with Aoshi. "Uuh... Alright... I admit it..." Misao said lazily, raising her hand up in defeat. "I like Aoshi... It's no use denying it, especially around you two..." Misao said grimly, blushing ever so severely. Kaoru and Soujiro celebrated, "GREAT! You finally admitted it! Yatta, yatta!" Soujiro cheered. "Misao, just be true to your heart sometimes!" Kaoru shouted. "Oy! You guys! Not so loud!" Misao scolded. "Oooops... Gomen ne!" Kaoru said, feeling giddy and all. "Hehe... Misao loves Aoshi!" Soujiro said. "S-SOU-KUN! I'LL KILL YOU!" Misao shouted, lunging at him.

Some other room...

"Hey Aoshi. How was the island?" Enishi cheerfully asked. Aoshi stared at him, not quite getting the question. "Uhm... it was.. fine...?" "Honto? What happened then?" Enishi asked. "Betsuni..." The two went silent for a few seconds, until... "Anou-sa, Aoshi... How was your uh.. Quality time with Misao?" Enishi questioned, grinning. Aoshi tensed a little, but quickly composed himself. "C-come again?" Enishi sighed. "Come on, Aoshi! It has been quite evident that you like the Weasel Girl, you know." Aoshi glared at him. "W-what?" Enishi asked, feeling the intensity of his glare. "Don't.call.her.that." Aoshi firmly stated. Realizing what he just said, his eyes widened. "Mite, mite! Am I right or what?" Enishi cried victoriously. Aoshi slightly blushed and sweatdropped. "You may not be doing it on purpose or knowingly, but you've been expressing your.. uh... love for her quite openly." he said, quite amused at how Aoshi was oblivious to his own actions. Aoshi looked at him. "What now?" Enishi said. "You know..." Aoshi started.

"…Maybe you're right."

He coolly said, looking out the window, smiling, the ocean breeze dramatically blowing his hair. "Heh. What do you expect? Of course I'm right." Enishi replied, receiving a weak punch from Aoshi. And the two friends stared out the window.

The next day...

"Guys! I don't know if you guys know this, but... unfortunately... today is our last day here.." Sano sadly said. "Eh!" Misao exclaimed. "Ah...souka..." Soujiro said without a smile. "Sano... you forgot to tell them something.. Ohohoho!" Megumi 'foxily' said. "Eh? Nani yo Sano?" Kaoru asked. "Ehem, ehem... tonight, since it's the last night, we are gonna have a dance!" Sano said. Everyone started to talk at the same time. And after a while, they dispersed.

Hallway...

"Misao."

Misao stopped and turned around to see Aoshi. "H-hai?" "Uh... I was wondering if you want to play table tennis with me later?" Aoshi simply asked. "Oh… well... Of course!" Misao beamed, putting on a fake smile. "Ok... uh... See you later." Aoshi said, and left. "Haay..." Misao sadly walked to her room. 'I thought you were going to ask me...'

Ballroom, 6pm

"Misao-chan..."

"Nande?" Misao asked. "Are you sure I look okay?" Kaoru asked for the hundredth time. "Kao-chan! Yes, you do, and don't worry, Himura will like it." Misao assured. "Demo!" Kaoru said. "Let's go..." Misao said, dragging Kaoru to the ballroom. Once they got inside, they sat on a table, and... "Kaoru-dono... Would you like to dance?" Kenshin approached. "O-of course!" Kaoru said, blushing. The couple went and escaped to the dance floor.

Misao was alone at the table. Sano and Megumi were dancing. Misao stared at her drink and started to dream about Aoshi. 'Aoshi... why won't you dance with meee? Is there someone you already asked? Aoshi...' Misao complained in her mind. Heaving out a sigh, Misao closed her eyes and pressed her palm against them. 'OOOOHHH! I'm going crazy just thinking about Aoshi!' she playfully stirred her drink with the straw, frustrated at herself.

"Are you going to drink that?"

Startled, Misao looked up and there stood Aoshi. "A-Aoshi! Uhm... hehe... I was just... uh.. bored..." Misao said, smiling sheepishly. "I see." Aoshi said. 'OOOH MAN! He's so cool when he says it that way!' Misao thought. "Misao." Aoshi started. "Uh.. yes?" Misao asked, a bit nervous. "May I have this dance?" He said smoothly, offering his hand. Misao's eyes widen, she blushed and felt way too giddy inside. "Hai!" She said enthusiastically, extremely happy that her wish came true. So they danced and they danced and they danced some more. They were so happy that they didn't notice that trouble was brewing...

In a dark corner...

"Yeah! I'll pay you 100 dollars to push that little brat off the balcony! Make sure no one sees you!" Tomoe said. (A/N: Oh my! what a surprise!) "Yeah, yeah. It's that girl dancing with the red-haired guy with a cross-shaped scar on his cheek right?" the man asked. "Yes!" Tomoe said angrily without bothering to look at them. But… she didn't notice one very important thing…

Author's Note: Hiya people. How was the chappie? YES! I know that it's a cliffhanger… but… the next chapter is gonna be up soon anyway… hehe… you guys enjoy and just say any complaints or feedbacks 'kay!

Translation:

1 A-re – "Huh?" also known as "Are" (pronounced with long 'A')

2 Dozo – "please" or "go on ahead"

3 Yatta! – "Yeah!" or "Yahoo!" or "We did it!"

4 Gomen ne! – "Sorry!"

5 Betsuni – "I don't mind" or "Nothing much"

6 Mite! – "Look!"

7 Nani yo? – "What is it?"

8 Anou-sa – the same as "Ano"