Wow I finally got a review! I'M SO EXCITED! Most people usually write read & review in order to get insight from the readers on their story, myself as a reader though find it annoying & needy however I haven't gotten any reviews. This is possibly due to the fact that I didn't say read & review! or just because no one is reading it. This is highly possible because not many people are fans of Kohaku & the majority who are, usually go for the KohakuXRin pairing...soooo what I geuss I'm saying is If you read my story please read & review. Ha Ha! sorry about my rambling read on...

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Sincerely, Kohana

Chapter 4

When Kanna went to the river she did not get a drink. She sat on the bank, trying to understand what was going on with her. She was overwhelmed by these peculiar feelings. She was so used to emptiness. This was something stronger than she had ever experienced. Though she had broken a barrier between Kohaku & herself, the arrival of his old friend, sent Kanna into a tailspin, she was experiencing jealousy for the first time. This human girl caused many emotions to flare up in Kanna though she knew not what they were. Anger, fear, annoyance were among the many. After a long time she dared to pick up her mirror & allow it to show her the scene between the girl & Kohaku.

Kanna noticed how quiet Kohaku was. The girl on the other hand wouldn't stop talking, as well as smiling. This must be happiness. She thought to herself. Kohaku was smiling too, like before when he spoke of his village, she found him looking very handsome. Rin must think this as well. This only made it harder to watch the display of affection between the two. Slowly the girl inched closer & closer to Kohaku. Must she sit that close to him? Kohaku didn't seem to notice. Another thing that the pair did, was laugh. Kanna found the girls laugh high pitched & rather annoying. Kohaku's laugh was quiet & strong, she liked the sound of his laughter. Kanna could not recall seeing Kohaku ever laugh before. The part of their interaction that brought the biggest reaction from her however was the way they said good bye. He helped her up, then she Kissed him on the cheek. Kanna gasped aloud. She couldn't help it, now her body filled with a mix sadness & rage. Why is Kohaku causing such emotions? Kanna glanced down at the mirror once more, noticing Kohaku heading her way, she placed her mirror face down on the ground next to her. She brought her knees up to her chest, wrapping her arms around her legs. She looked at her reflection in the water.

Kohaku approached the river bank & halted as he saw Kanna. What was he going to say to her? He walked over & sat beside her.

"Where is your friend?" Kanna asked.

"She is gone." It was quiet for a moment.

"Kohaku, what is that girl to you?" Kanna said without looking away from the water.

"You mean Rin? She is my friend. I met her when Naraku kidnapped her, remember?"

"Yes, I remember. It is just that you act so different with her. "

"How do you..."

"I was watching you." His eyes widened with surprise. "I'm sorry." She looked at him sincerely, turning her body sideways to face him. "It's just I've been so different lately I was wondering if she was like me, that if I saw her I could understand what was happening to me. I never used to feel anything, now when I'm with you I feel...everything. Except I don't know what they are. Its just that I know that even though I may feel emotion I am part of Naraku. My future is doomed to an eternity of murder & fighting. I will never Know what it is to be a part of a family or have friends or..."

She looked up at the sky. Kohaku became mesmerized by the sight of her. The light of the moon on her face did wonders. Her skin looked more illuminating than the moon itself. She looked like an angel. He then saw something sparkle on her cheek. It was a tear. His heart wrenched to see her like this. She was so beautiful & yet so sad.

"...To be in love. I feel so alone." She could hardly be heard. Her hand reached up to her face & touched her tear. "What is happening to me." She now began to weep.

"Your crying." Kohaku turned & faced her. He gently lifted her chin & wiped her tears. His intention was only to wipe her tears & console her but looking into her glittering eyes & beautiful figure outlined in white, he could no longer control himself. He slowly lowered his head to be level with hers. "Your not alone, I'm here." He tenderly pressed his lips to hers. His arms wrapped around her allowing his fingers to become entwined with her satin hair. It was more pleasant to touch then he could have ever imagined, her skin felt as soft as a flower petal. She smelled of lilies. He could have stayed there forever just holding her in his arms.

Kohaku's words would ring through Kanna's memory forever. Her body was in shock at what Kohaku was doing, however she didn't resist & she found her lips returning his kiss & her eyes closing instinctively as he embraced her. Her body tingled with excitement she felt him hold her closer. Sadly though her moment of bliss was disrupted as she felt him pull away. A wave of disappointment flooded her body.

What am I doing? Kohaku quickly released her from his hold & reluctantly tore his lips from hers. As his eyes opened again he saw her eyes slowly flutter open.

"I am sorry." He moved away from her. "I didn't mean to-" He looked at Kanna. Her fingertips lightly touched her lips, As though she was reliving their kiss from moments ago.

"What did you just do? What was that?" Kanna said looking into his eyes.

"Its called a kiss. It is something you do when you deeply care for someone. I'm sorry if I offended you."

"No, It's all right." The truth was Kanna wished she could do it again. During their kiss she finally felt at peace, as though she didn't have a problem in the world. "I am tired, I think we should rest now." She moved over closer to Kohaku until their sides touched & she was able to lean her head on his shoulder. Kohaku felt the wind picking up so he placed his am around her. Within a matter of seconds she was fast asleep. Not long after he also fell asleep with his head leaned lightly on hers.

The next morning Kohaku woke to a bright but cool air. He could hear the gently flowing river that was only inches away from where they slept. He was laying sideways facing a still sleeping Kanna. Her head using his arm as a pillow. He stayed there watching her without moving for he didn't want to wake her. After a while she began to stir.

"Kohaku?" She whispered. Without opening her eyes.

"Yes, Kanna?"

"By this afternoon we will reach Naraku's castle, what will we do?"

"I don't really know. I guess we will just have to be patient. I know it will be hard but I promise you, I will defeat him, then you & I will be free."

Slowly her eyes opened. She reached her hand up & sweetly brushed his bangs out of his eyes. "I know you will Kohaku." she said simply. Kohaku had never seen her like this she was so gorgeous but there was something more, she was... human. He smiled. They stayed there just looking at each other, both knowing it would be the last time they would be able to in a while.

End of Chapter