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But now~ Onto the chapter!

Finally Giving In: Chapter 15

"That's one hell of a story you got there Aki-chan~" Okita thought as he watched the two, getting more annoyed. He glared as he saw Heisuke take the ribbon for her hair and walk behind her. She was giggling as he put her hair up in a high ponytail like his and she brought some of her bangs out in the center of her forehead. She tried imitating Heisuke, causing the two to end up in a fit of laughter.

'Those men might not be the only ones I have to kill...' Okita thought dangerously as he slid the door closed quietly, knowing that if he continued watching he would lose his self-control.

"Alright guys, ready to head out?" Heisuke asked his patrol squad as they began lining up at the gates. Heisuke scanned the area looking around for Aki.

"H-Hold on!" Aki yelled as she came running towards the group. "Sorry about being late, I took a nap and woke up a little later than I wanted."

"No problem, lets head out!" Heisuke commanded and everyone made their way out the gates.

"Hey, Heisuke? When we reach Hana-san's shop can I stop real quick and warn her…" Aki asked quietly so no one else heard her.

Heisuke nodded his head and gave a quiet yes in reply. As they left the gates no one in the patrol squad saw the figure slip out behind them that was now following them with a little distance in between. Okita made sure no one knew he was coming as he followed slowly along the buildings, hugging their walls.

'Tonight, I'm going to make her talk.' Okita thought to himself. 'She's been avoiding me every which way.'

Heisuke, Aki, and the Patrol made their way deeper into the town. The town was a little livelier at this time of day, even though it was dusk. In the town they reached Hana's shop and Heisuke had his patrol wait outside as he went with Aki.

'Hmmm? Why are they stopping here?' Okita thought as he watched the two enter the kimono shop. 'I swear, if he's buying her something like a kimono, I'm gonna kill him~'

"I hope she's here." Aki said to herself as she went through the doorway and scanned around. From behind the counter she could see Hana doing some paperwork with a cup of hot tea next to her. "Oba-chan!" Aki said delighted and rushed over to the little, old lady.

"Oh, good evening Aki-chan." Hana replied and she looked up from her work. She got up and came over to Aki, a warm smile was on her face. As she neared Aki she noticed Heisuke coming up behind her. "Good evening to you too young man. Keeping Aki-chan safe I see." Hana said as she smiled at him.

"Yes ma'am." Heisuke waved at her and smiled back as he came and stood next to Aki.

"Oba-chan, they're here. In the city." Aki said, her tone turned completely serious. Hana's eyes widen at the words Aki just spoke.

"You don't mean.." Hana started as she watched Aki.

"Yes, it's exactly who you think. They've come looking for me again. I wanted to warn you before something happened. Please, if they come here just hide and let them do anything they want to the shop. I don't want to lose you. Please." Aki told the old lady and gave her a gently hug.

"I understand, Aki-chan. You must be careful too. I will always be here to help you." Hana told her and her gaze shifted to Heisuke. "I'm counting on you to keep her safe. This child does silly stuff when in bad situations. Make sure you and the others look out for her, please."

Heisuke nodded at Hana. "Don't worry, they won't touch her. Tonight we are telling the other captains so they can know the situation. We will put a stop to this." Heisuke vowed to the old woman.

"Very well. Thank you for coming Aki-chan, but you must go now so he can go back to patrolling the city. Oh! Stay right here!" Hana commanded as she left into the back room. A few seconds later she emerged with a dark blue, almost black pile of cloth in her hands. She held it up and it turned out to be a long cloak. It tied around the neck and had a hood big enough to hide someone's face. "Take this and wear it when you are in the city. They could be anywhere around here right now, and since you haven't told the others yet, it is better to wait for a confrontation."

Aki took the cloak and put it on. She pulled the hood over her head and thanked the old woman. Heisuke and Aki made their way out of the shop and back over to the patrol. They began walking through the town again but they were stopped a few minutes later by some rouge ronin making fuss in an alley. They were beating a child and threatening his mother.

"I'll be right back, stay here." Heisuke told Aki as he took his patrol and rushed to help the woman and child. Aki watched as he ran to them, focusing on the scene before her. From behind her, Okita snuck up in the shadows and as soon as he got close enough he forcefully put a hand over Aki's mouth before she could make noise and drug her back in the alley and away from the others.

Aki was taken off guard as she was pulled back, unable to see the face of the one taking her. She squirmed around as much as she could, trying to reach for her sword but this man was strong.

'Oh no! What if it's them!?' Aki's mind raced and she became much more nervous. As she thrashed more the grip on her only tightened and she was finally pushed against a wall after being dragged for what seemed like forever.

"Geez, you can calm down now princess~" Okita told her but didn't get the reaction he was hoping for but somewhat expected. After Aki realized it was Okita and got her hand free a loud slap rang through the alley.

"God damn it, Aki!" Okita said rubbing his cheek with a death glare on his face. "Most girls would go crazy if they were whisked away by someone as handsome as myself~"

"NOT WHEN YOU DO IT LIKE A FUCKING BRUTE!" Aki yelled at him again getting ready to hit him. "WHAT THE HELL IS YOUR PROBLEM!" She continued to yell and brought her fist down on him.

"Ok, OK! Enough with the hitting.." Okita said rubbing where she just punched. "You and me are gonna have a little talk~"

"And if I don't want to talk to you~" She mocked in the playful voice he used.

"I'll kill ya~" He replied, and gave her a big grin. "But in all seriousness, you have no choice." He ended with his tone serious, looking straight at her.

"Then what do you want?" Aki asked, annoyed about how she had no say. She didn't want to talk to Okita yet, it seemed a little awkward to after what happened the last time they were together.

"I want you to tell me why you're being hunted down by a group of men." Okita told her. "We'll start there."

Aki's eyes widened in surprise. "How do you know?.."

"I overheard some of that little conversation you and Heisuke had." Okita told her. "Why didn't you tell me? Or anyone else for that matter?"

"We were going to tell everyone tonight.." Aki said looking away. "It's not something I like telling others so easily, it is my problem. Not yours or anyone else's."

"Hmmm.. But you were gonna let Heisuke help?" Okita said a little sourly with a hint of jealously.

"He made me tell him. After he listened to what I told him he offered his help because he wanted to, not because I asked for it. The point he brought up of my skill not being enough was a good one so I didn't deny him of helping. Besides, why do you care?"

"I wanna help too, Aki-chan~" Okita mused to her playfully. "If you let Heisuke be the only one who's allowed to help you and be near you I might just have to kill him and claim that spot~"

"Why would you wanna help?" Aki said, her eyes were still fixated on the ground. "Helping just so you can kill isn't quite the best reason…" She started but was cut off by a forceful hand on her chin.

Okita move her face so she looked right into his eyes. "Such a stubborn woman." He said quietly to himself. "I thought you would understand why after what happened between us the other night. You should know I'm not there just for the kill count…"

Aki's eyes never left his. She searched them, looking for any sign of a lie. She didn't want to let him in and help her if he was lying. Why let him know everything if he truly didn't care and the words he spewed were lies?

Okita took advantage of Aki's silence and moved his lips to hers, and pressed their lips together softly. Aki now went still from surprise, not expecting Okita to kiss her.

"Hmm~ I hope you don't let everyone kiss you so easily." Okita said with a little laugh as he pulled away from her.

"WHY DO YOU KEEP DOING THAT?" Aki yelled pressing a fist to his chest. Okita wrapped a hand around her wrist and gave her a big smirk.

"Well I've never heard you beg me to stop~" He laughed and pulled her to him and made her back press to his chest. "Oh and one more thing. No more avoiding me."

"I-I'm not." Aki said and looked at the ground from embarrassment. She had been avoiding him since that incident. She made sure to stay away and not be in the room when he was. She didn't even wanna make eye contact until she figured out her feelings.

"Mm hmm, sure." Okita laughed. "Now let's get back to headquarters. You need to tell everyone and I think Heisuke's probably having a heart attack thinking some pervert took you."

"But some pervert did take me!" Aki yelled at him and hit him in the back remembering how he dragged her there as they walked back to head quarters.