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I know that you're hiding things

Using gentle words to shelter me

Your words were like a dream

But dreams could never fool me

Not that easily

"Kenshin," Kaoru put a hand on his shoulder. "Douka shita no?" (Translation: What's wrong?)

Kenshin spinned his head around to face her. "Kaoru-dono.. Nothing..

Everything's fine. He put on a smile."

Kaoru frowned. "Kenshin.."

"Aoshi-sama," Misao slid open the shoji. "Aoshi-sama, I brought your tea!"

Aoshi didn't move from his spot as Misao put down the tea. "Arigatou," he said softly and sipped his tea.

"Aoshi-sama," he opened his eyes to fine alluring aquamarine ones staring back. "Is there.. something on your mind?"

His eyes narrowed. ".. No.."

Misao drooped her head. *Why can't you express your feelings..*

I acted so distant then

Didn't say goodbye before you left

But I was listening

You fight your battles far from me

Far too easily

Kaoru held back the tears that welled up in her eyes. She bit her lip sourly. "I will be going now," Kenshin turned his back and left.

"Kisama.." Kaoru's voice choked. (Translation: Bastard; Rude way of saying 'you').

Kenshin turned his head towards her once more. His eyes narrowed. *Gomen..*

"Kisama.." She fell forward and began to cry.

Aoshi-sama! Chotto matte!" Misao ran into the rain. (Translation: Wait a minute!)

He stopped and turned her way. "What?" he asked coldly.

"W-why are you leaving?"

"That is none of your concern."

Tears welled in her eyes. "Aos--" She was cut off my his heavy footsteps walking off in the rain. Her tears stained her cheeks. "Bastard.. You good for nothing bastard!" Misao fell to her knees and wept.

"Save your tears 'cause I'll come back"'

I could hear as you whispered as you walked through that door

But still I swore

To hide the pain when I turn back the pages

Shouting might have been the answer

What if I cried my eyes out and begged you not to depart

But now I'm not afraid to say what's in my heart

"Kisama! Kisama! Kisama!" Kaoru continued to curse as she pounded on the wooden floors. "Damn you, Himura! Why did you have to come in my life!" Her shouts turned into wails. "Why? Why, Kenshin? Why did I have to fall in love with you!?"

"Jou-chan," Sano and Yahiko watched from around the corner. They wanted to help, but they knew she needed to be alone.

"It's not fair!" Misao sobbed. "It's not fair!" She shook her head angrily. "Why did I have to fall in love with you, Aoshi-sama! All you ever bring me is pain and grief! But I still love you.. Why.."

"Misao-chan," Okina watched his granddaughter sob uncontrolably.

Cause a thousand words

Called out through the ages

They'll fly to you

Even though I can't see

I know they're reaching you

Suspended on Silver Wings

"Misao-chan!" Kaoru called her sister. "Misao-chan! Hurry up!"

"Chotto matte!" Misao ran up to her sister.

"C'mon, Megumi's waiting for us." Both of them walked over to their friend, Takani Megumi. "Hi Megumi!"

"Hello Kaoru, Misao." Megumi greeted back. "Have you heard? Two new extremely kawaii students have transferred here!" She winked. Kaoru and Misao sighed. "I think you should meet them!"

"Nani? No, it's okay!" Misao smiled. (Translation: What?)

"Too bad, here they are!" Behind Megumi were two seniors, one with long red hair, tied at the nape of his neck and the other with short black hair with cold, icy blue eyes.

Kaoru and Misao forced themselves to smile. "Hi!" Both of them nodded.

*This girl.. I know I've met her before..* Kenshin thought as he scanned Kaoru.

*Something about this girl..* Aoshi thought as he saw Misao's petite figure.

Oh a thousand words

One thousand embraces

Will cradle you, making all of your weary days seem far away

They'll hold you forever

Misao couldn't concentrate during her classes. There was something about that Shinomori Aoshi that bothered her. Somehow, she felt that she knew him, that they had met before. *Owh, get over yourself Makimachi!*

Kaoru daydreamed during her classes. *Kenshin.. Himura Kenshin.. That name, it sounds so familiar.. But I'm sure I've never met him before today.. What's wrong with me..*

"Kamiya-san!" Kenshin ran up to Kaoru.

Kaoru turned around, her jet-black hair flying behind her. "Himura-san! What is it?"

"May I talk to you?"

"Sure," they walked to the library.

"Makimachi-san," Aoshi approached her from behind.

She turned around, "Oh, Shinomori-san, what can I do for you?"

"May.. I have a little chat you?"

"Sure, why not," they walked over to a deserted area.

Oh a thousand words

Have never been spoken

They'll fly to you

They'll carry you home and back into my arms

Suspended on Silver Wings

"Kaoru.." a matured voice escaped Kenshin's lips.

Kaoru's breathing stopped. This wasn't Kenshin speaking. "Y-yes?"

"So many things I've wanted to tell you.."

"What? That you'll leave again?" an angered voice said.

"Kaoru.."

"I don't want to hear it Kenshin!" Tears welled up in her eyes.

"So, what did you want to talk about?" Misao asked brightly.

"Misao.." a tough voice called.

Her eyes widened, then narrowed angrily, her eyes were full of sadness. "Aoshi."

"I.."

"What? Have you come back to torment me? I've gone through pain once, Aoshi, I don't want to go through it again."

"No! Misao-chan! Wait! Give me another chance--"

"So you can break my heart again!? I won't stand for it!"

And a thousand words

Called out through the ages

They'll cradle you

Turn all of the lonely years to only days

They'll hold you forever

"Kaoru!" Kenshin grabbed her wrist. She turned her head towards him angrily, but he brought her to his chest. "I won't let you go again.. I can't live through another life with you away from it.."

Tears spilled down her cheeks. "Kenshin.. Is that.. Is that the truth?"

He nodded. "All of it.. I'll never let you out of my site.. never.."

"Oh Kenshin.."

"Misao-chan!" Aoshi grabbed her arm.

"Let me go!" she hissed.

"No.. Not again. I can't. If I do.. I'll never be able to live." He brought her into a tight embrace.

"Aoshi.."

"I've made my mistake.. And I paid.. I won't do it ever again.."

"I.."

"Ssh.. No words, Misao-mine.. No words.."

Oh.. A thousand words..

"Aishiteru.."

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