Konnichiwa! ^_^
Gomen-ne..! I know. I became the worst updater in history…!
However I recently started medical school and homework really has been a bitch! 0.0"
So I find myself to just be a tiny bit excused…? No? Oh well…
I'll try my best with the chapter then! Aoshi probably is somewhat ooc, but hey, it's my story!
Shouldn't she forgive him ne..? Would you…? Aoshi needs to mend a broken heart, and that's not the easiest thing in the world..! ^_^
This might turn out to be more than a two chapter story… But that might not be a so bad..! Fluff fluff and fluff.
Disclaimer!
I do not own a single character from Rurouni Kenshin, except the ones I make up, and in which case, I'll write about here!
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"They what?!" she exclaimed.
"They left. It's only you and Aoshi here."
She closed her eyes, and seethed with rage. She would give them a great payback, greater than the fires of hell! She took a deep breath, slowly opened her eyes, and looked at Aoshi. He looked as calm as Buddha himself.
"You did this?"
He smiled at her angry face, slowly answering a fuming Misao.
"I don't know what you're talking about."
"You did."
"They took my ticket, so I guess we have to walk."
"That's a seven days walk at least!"
Kenshin laughed silently. Aoshi was smart; he had to give him that. Misao ranted on and on and he just sat there. He must have a death wish… Suddenly she stood up and walked over to Kaoru.
"Kaoru-san, Domo arigatou for letting me stay. I'm sorry if I caused any trouble for you." She smiled sweetly.
"Any time Misao-Chan. Please come back soon, if I ever get sick, I'd like you to keep Yahikos training up for me, so he won't slack off!" she laughed. Misao joined her and the two women embraced one another.
"Oooi busuuuu! What the…"
Whack! Sano grinned and rubbed his knuckles behind the boy.
"Goodbyes are meant to be happy Yahiko…Don't ruin it."
Megumi laughed as fox ears popped up on her head from nowhere, and Yahiko slumped his shoulders in defeat and annoyance. One day, he would get him back.
"Kenshin..."
"Don't. Sessha agrees with Kaoru-dono that he does." he smiled.
"Himura." Aoshi bowed down and gave the man a small smile.
"Aoshi. This one surely will see you around."
He nodded.
"If he survives Himura. If he survives." Misao mumbled behind them causing Kenshin to break into a grin.
They grabbed their bags and got on their way waving and smiling. Yahiko breathed in and screamed as high as he could:
"Byyyyyyye Misao-Chaaaaaaan!"
As she turned around she sent him a glance that could have made hell freeze over in a heartbeat. Yahiko sweatdroped and quickly slipped inside and closed the dojo gates.
'That damn woman can be scary if she wants to dammit!' he thought.
Aoshi smiled silently and walked faster. She increased her tempo and sighed heavily. It was going to be a very very long road trip. The sun was already setting, and the thought of sleeping in the same area as him didn't exactly appeal to her at the moment. She glanced at him, and he smiled at her, making butterflies swirl around in her stomach like there was no end to it. She sighed and looked away. She refused to let him break her heart again.
After a half day's walk they settled down by a river. Misao unpacked and Aoshi started a fire. She didn't even look at him, and it made his heart sink. He made her tea and handed it to her. She just glared at him before reluctantly taking it.
"You have to talk to me sometime. It's going to be hard to earn your trust if I don't know what you want from me."
"Hn."
"Alright then. Oyasumi Misao." Aoshi turned around to go to sleep, making her feel alone under the starry sky. He didn't go to sleep, and neither did she, but he kept his back turned against her.
The faint sound of cicadas could be heard all around them. Never once did her eyes leave his back, as silent tears formed in them, she realized that no matter what he did or had ever done, she still loved him. But all the things he said, and all the things he had done… He broke her heart, and it had hurt so badly, still did.
Ano Aoshi was right. How could he ever make things right between them if he never got the chance to..?
"Aoshi…?" she mumbled quietly.
"Hm?" he didn't turn around .
"Arigato for the tea."
He smiled and closed his eyes. She thanked him!
"Doe itashimashite Misao."
Unbeknownst to him, she smiled back before turning around and finally succumbed to a dreamless sleep. He turned to stare at the night sky. The stars sparkled around them and the moon was full, a cloud here, and another one over there. Fall was coming and the leaves had just begun losing their colours, following the playful winds that snatched them of their branches. Throwing a glance at her sleeping form, his Made made an extra beat.
' Love… Misao, how easy you made it come my way. Arigato.'
He pulled his covers up to his chin, listening around for unfamiliar sounds before deciding to let himself fall asleep.
Misao awoke to the smell of tea and food. She yawned heavily and sat up. Throwing him a small smile she mumbled tiredly:
"Ohayou Aoshi!"
"Ohayo Misao." He smiled and she began packing.
'Progress' he thought and a spark of hope appeared in his chest.
"I've already packed everything else for us, it's just your things left."
She scoffed and mumbled:
"Early bird…huh?"
"You could say that. And besides, weren't you the one wanting to go home faster to get rid of me?"
"Hn."
Aoshi smiled. He still knew how to push her buttons. He handed her a cup of tea, and purposely let their hands touch.
"Eat and pack, Misao."
"Fine."
She sat down so she could face him. Taking a sip of the tea she inhaled it's scent slowly. The morning was a bit chilly, however she didn't mind. Aoshi had his eyes closed, taking the moment to meditate. She looked up at him, with so many feelings in her, that it caused an inner turmoil.
"How can you just sit there? That's all you've done since you came home!" she snapped.
"It calms me." He answered, shrugging his shoulders
Misao shifted and slammed the cup into the ground.
"Well it pisses me off!"
He stared at her, quite surprised. She was even more beautiful when she was angry. However, now was probably not the best time to even think about that.
"Nani..? Sou da ka?"
"Because, when you do that, you don't let anyone in!"
She knew that when she said anyone she had meant herself. He didn't let her in, everybody but her. He had talked to everyone but her as well. Even the okina. Suddenly she grew so very tired and slumped her shoulders.
"Nan de, Aoshi-sama..? Why..? Couldn't you just have…" tears formed in her eyes as she clenched her fists together.
When he put a hand on hers, she looked up. A small smile graced his features as he lowered his head.
"Don't you see Misao..? Of all the people at the aoiya, You were the hardest one to apologize to."
Her eyes widened. Really?
"After everything I said to you…I knew I broke you. I've always known that I have had some sorts of feelings towards you, but it took me coming home to the aoiya , to realize just how much you meant. And Misao…realizing that you've become quite the woman, was also a bit…challenging for me. Once I had enough time to process it all, and collect enough courage to even look you in the eyes, you had left."
She sighed heavily and closed her eyes.
"Aoshi-sama…I…"
He looked up. She said it! Finally!
Misao didn't know what to do. The love of her life had just told her that he loved her and she froze. She needed time. But her heart…Her heart needed him and… A rustling sound made her look up. She heard him murmur:
"Misao…"
He snuck his hand behind her neck and pulled her towards him and let his lips meet hers. Fireworks…And they went of everywhere! Her heart nearly exploded of happiness. When he let go of her, smiling, she still had her eyes closed.
"I'm never letting you go Misao. Not again nor ever. I was stupid once, but not twice. And I really am sorry. It might take years, but I swear to you that you'll be mine. Like you always have been." With that he stood up and started to pack her belongings.
Her eyes snapped open and she smiled shyly.
'Aoshi…'
"You're still not of the hook mister!"
"I know." He simply stated.
Misao waved her finger in his face.
"You better do better than this you know."
He stared at her and chuckled.
" Oh Misao, I know I can do better than just a kiss."
Her face grew crimson at his words. She slapped herself in the head.
"THAT is not what I meant!"
He laughed. Misao angrily yanked her bag from him and started to walk away. She had to admit that he worked faster when he wanted something. She had always known that about him. Aoshi grabbed his bag and lightly threw it over his shoulder. This was going great. By the time they reached Kyoto, he would have her in his arms.
Meanwhile in the aoiya back in Kyoto, Okina sat on the porch, slowly sipping his tea. The sun was shining and even though autumn had come, it wasn't too cold. He closed his eyes, but quickly opened them again as the two women entered the courtyard.
"Omasu, Ochika-san!" He smiled warmly.
"Where is My darling Misao? And Aoshi?"
"Aoshi told us to take the train home, since he planned on walking home with Misao-chan alone."
He laughed. He knew Aoshi had a plan when he had volunteered to get her.
"Oh. This is too good..."
The women giggled and sat down beside him. He offered them some tea, and Omasu gladly accepted.
"Oh? You're not in the mood, Ochika-san?"
"I have…a meeting to attend." She answered and quickly looked away. Okina glared at her.
"What meeting..?"
"I…"
A deep voice emerged from the shadows and she looked up with tinted cheeks.
"I'm stealing her for a day or two, and I certainly hope you don't mind."
"Hiko Seijuro." He smiled.
"Oh, it's a date Ochika-san!" Omasu exclaimed happily.
Ochika hid her face in embarrassment. They had been sneaking around since the big showdown; she always assumed he didn't want anyone to know. Suddenly she heard him move and felt a light tap on her shoulder. She looked up.
"Are you coming, Ochika?" Hiko smiled at her. She simply nodded and followed him. The last words they heard was:
"Ne, Ochika. We have to buy sake. I'm out."
Omasu giggled at his words and then leaned back. Okina smiled widely.
"Who would have thought that huh? Love seems to be in the air! Let's just hope that Misao gets the same idea as Ochika, Ne Omasu?"
She looked at him and they raised their teacups at one another.
"Wouldn't that be nice? That woman needs someone who can be more stubborn than she is!"
He nodded.
"Indeed!"
They had been walking for six hours straight and Misao needed a break. He walked up next to her.
"Misao. Want to stop for some Miso soup and Onigiri?"
She withdrew a breath and sighed heavily.
"Hai. I guess I'm a bit tired."
He nodded and opened his bag, picking out the food that Himura had given him. When they had eaten, Misao stretched out in the grass. Her heart was mending, thanks to him. She was regaining her heart, from the way it was before it had shattered. Aoshi was slowly making his way into it. It might not be a bad thing; she felt the change in him. She threw him a glance, he was meditating again. Slowly Misao closed her eyes.
Could she really trust him though? She hoped so. She didn't want him to disappear again.
She needed to figure out what to do, and she had about four or five days to do that, give or take.
Smiling she decided to just let her heart to do that for her, and see where it would lead her. After all, nothing could be worse than what she had already been through, could it..?
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Or can it..? =^_^= Guess you'll have to find out!
And yes! I think that Hiko and Ochika-San would make the cutest of couples, and so I felt the need to just throw them in there. After all, Hiko is the most awesome teacher ever. Period.
I'm gonna try to throw in an update faster than this time, as I will have some time on my hands now…
Until then, Sayonara! 3 ^.^
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