The Necklace
by: nyllemnev
Disclaimer's: They are not mine.
Chapter 16
Kaoru smiled as she stared at her own reflection in the huge mirror pinned in her room, wearing a dark blue single-strapped gown. Tonight was the night, their Junior's and Senior's Prom...
She took a look at herself one last time and frowned as she feels that something is still not complete. 'My gown... there's nothing wrong with it... my invitation, it's in my purse... I already have my wallet on my purse and... oh!' she quickly opened her drawer nearby and got a black box from it. She opened the box and smiled when she saw it. The necklace... the same necklace he have given to her ten years ago...
"There you are..." she smiled happily as she puts on the necklace, before going to stand again in front of the mirror. "All done." she smiled again.
"Kao-chan..." a soft voice coming just outside her room made her turn her head.
"Coming, Say-chan." she said before taking one last glance at her reflection. She quickly grabbed her purse and went out of her room.
"You look just wonderful, Kao-chan." Sayo said, wearing a green strapless gown that clung to her body. "Kenshin will be happy to see you."
"You look beautiful too." Kaoru smiled. "I bet Sano will drool just at the sight of you."
"Baka!" Sayo blushed a little. "Come one now... They are already downstairs."
"Kenshin too?"
"He's with Sanosuke." Sayo said.
"He's early." Kaoru pouted. "He's always early."
"Yeah." Sayo nodded. "Come on now."
"Yeah." Kaoru nodded and followed Sayo downstairs. There, they saw Sano and Kenshin patiently waiting for the two of them to come down.
"Konbanwa." The two girls smiled sweetly at the two boys who both smiled back at them.
"Konbanwa."
"You look great Sayo-chan." Sano said as he offered an arm to Sayo.
"You too." Sayo smiled as she took his arm. "Come on, then?"
"Hai." Sano said before walking out with Sayo, muttering something like 'See you at the dance' to Kenshin as he and Sayo got to his car.
"They're so cute together." Kaoru smiled, happily watching her cousin with her current boyfriend, Sano. "Ne Kenshin?"
"Hai." Kenshin said. "But as a good couple like we are." he added, offering an arm to Kaoru who gave him a huge smile.
"Of course." Kaoru gladly took his arm as they both got to Kenshin's car. "We're the best couple in the whole wide world."
"You're still the same, Kaoru-chan." Kenshin smiled at her softly. "I'm glad that you're alright now."
"Thinking about things would only make things more complicated." Kaoru looked down.
"I'm sorry." Kenshin sighed. "It's not your fault..."
"I still can't..." Kaoru sighed. "I just... just forget everything..."
"Don't blame yourself on everything... it's not your fault..." Kenshin said, giving a small smile to Kaoru. "Don't put everything on your shoulder... This is our night."
"Hai." Kaoru smiled at Kenshin. "I'm very thankful that you're always here with me. You always know how to make me feel comfortable."
"I didn't become your best friend for nothing." Kenshin said.
"Hai..." Kaoru said as she looked down while her hand started playing with her necklace.
"I have noticed that you still wear my necklace." Kenshin smiled as he started the engine of his car and started driving. "It looks better on you as always."
"Thank you." Kaoru smiled shyly at him. "You know... Up to now... I still can't believe of what had happened. Everything is still fresh in my mind." she looked down on her hands on her lap. "I still feel..."
"It's not your fault. Don't blame everything on you." Kenshin said. "Enishi's death... it's not your fault."
"I was such a fool." Kaoru said in a soft whisper. "I can't believe how fool I was... I'm sorry for everything."
"It's alright now. Everything is fine now... everything that had happened... it's not anyone's fault." Kenshin gave Kaoru a small smile. "Please... don't blame yourself on everything Kaoru... I don't wanna see you like that."
"Thanks." Kaoru smiled at Kenshin. "I'm fine now. Don't worry."
Kenshin turned back on his wheels and continued driving while Kaoru was just watching the sceneries through the window of Kenshin's car. ***
"What are you doing, Misao-chan?" Aoshi asked, seeing his girlfriend looking around the place. She was now dressed in a green strapless gown and she looks pretty astounding on it.
"I'm looking for Kao-chan and Say-chan." Misao smiled at Aoshi. "They must be here any minute."
"They're coming any minute, don't worry." Aoshi gave a small smile at Misao who just blushed. "Hey... why are you blushing?"
"I still can't believe it." Misao said, standing next to Aoshi and smiling at him. "All these years, I have wished that you will smile for me... and now, you are here with me, I can now see you smile... it all likes a dream come true for me."
"Misao..." Aoshi puts an arm around Misao. "You know... I always sees you as a very wonderful girl... ever since that first time we met."
"You mean when me and Kaoru entered the Kendo club?" Misao blinked. "But I never thought that you noticed me that day... I mean, you are..."
"I'm sorry for always acting so cold to you." Aoshi sighed. "I was scared of showing my true feelings... I was scared that you'll reject me."
"Oh come on, Aoshi... I will never do that."
"But I never thought that you liked me too... I mean... who will like an ice man like me?"
"But I never saw you as an ice man... never." Misao smiled and leaned her head on his chest. "I always see that deep inside you there is a kindness in your heart... a warmth, not just coldness... I always see you like that."
"Thank you." Aoshi smiled again. "For teaching me how to love."
"Thank you too." Misao smiled back. "For making my dreams come true."
They just stared at each other, smiling sweetly... not minding the people around, as if time has stopped for the two of them. Aoshi leaned in, ready to give the girl he loved a kiss when...
"Oi! Weasel girl, Ice man!"
Aoshi and Misao both turned to see Sano and Sayo slowly approaching them. Misao glared at Sano, making a point to kill Sano later. "Sayo-chan! Rooster boy!" she smiled sweetly at the couple.
"Oi... how come you're not calling me by my name, weasel?" Sano asked.
"You're not calling me by my name either, you idiot!" Misao growled.
"Isn't weasel your name?" Sano said coolly while Misao sent him death glares.
"WHY YOU-?!?" Misao was about to lunged forward but Aoshi held her back.
"Looks like Himura and Kamiya is here now too." Aoshi said quietly. Misao calm down when she saw her other two friends. "Kao-chan! Himura!" she waved cheerfully at the two who smiled at her.
"Misao-chan... you look astounding in your dress." Kaoru smiled at her friend.
"You too, Kao-chan." Misao smiled. "And you too, Say-chan."
"Come on in now... let's get to party." Sano said.
"Say... he's only ready for the foods." Misao whispered while Kaoru and Sayo only giggled. When inside, the three men chatted so as the three girls.
"I'm glad that you're doing fine now, Kao-chan." Misao smiled happily at Kaoru who smiled back.
"Hai... There were times when I still feel guilty about... you know... but Kenshin always makes me feel better. I'm very thankful to him." Kaoru sighed, throwing a glance at Kenshin talking to Sano and Aoshi nearby. "He always knows how to make me feel better."
"I'm glad." Sayo smiled. "That you finally realized your feelings for him."
"Yeah... it took some time." Kaoru said. "I can't believe how fool I can be. I mean... all this time, he's with me, but I never realized that the girl he's telling me... the girl very special to him... I never realized that he was talking about me."
"It's alright now." Sayo said. "At least everything is fine now."
"Yeah." Misao said. "Everything is fine... not only for you... but for me and Sayo too."
"Eh?" Sayo blinked at Misao.
"C'mon Say-chan." Misao rolled her eyes. "Everything is fine and happy now. Kaoru's with Himura, you're with the rooster... and me... I'm with my Aoshi- sama." she added with the twinkle in her eyes. Kaoru and Sayo only exchanged looks and giggled.
*** "I'm glad jou-chan's alright now." Sano smirked. "She's not blaming herself for everything like before."
"Yeah." Kenshin nodded. "It took a little time to make her stop blaming herself for everything... and I'm glad that everything is fine now."
"Say... you're also happy because you're finally with her, ne?" Sano winked and Kenshin only blushed, scratching his head as usual.
"Yeah... you're right." Kenshin said. "I still can't believe it. I mean... I always wished that she'll feel the same for me too... I've been waiting for that day to happen."
"Good thing you never give up on her. How long have you been waiting for her to notice you?"
"Ever since we're little kids... I've had this huge crush on her ever since we were just little kids... but I'm always scared of saying it aloud 'coz I don't wanna ruin our friendship."
"That's so long." Sano said. "You can wait for that long?"
"You waited long enough for your young lady too." Aoshi interjected and Sano only blushed.
"You made me realize that you can talk too, ice man." Sano said.
"Don't try to change the subject, rooster boy." Aoshi said again. Sano glared at him.
"That weasel girl is a bad influence for you, you know? I bet she's the one who taught you to call me that?!?"
"Wow... I never thought that rooster brain of yours is working." Aoshi said calmly while Sano is already fuming. Kenshin was now holding Sano back, in case Sano will think of attacking Aoshi.
"You too have took some time before you told weasel girl about your feelings for her." Sano said and he can see Aoshi's eyes widen a little. Sano smirked in triumph.
"Maa, maa... you too, better stop it now." Kenshin, always the mediator said in his usual polite rurouni manner.
"Yeah right." Sano said, standing up. "I'll just enjoy this party..." he walked straight to the girl's group and to their surprise, they saw him ask Sayo for a dance. Kenshin and Aoshi exchanged amused looks, before Aoshi stood up and walked straight to Misao.
"Guess... I'm the only one left." Kenshin said to himself. "Maybe I can ask Kaoru for a dance too." he stood up and walked straight to Kaoru.
"Hey." Kaoru smiled when she saw Kenshin walking towards her.
"Kaoru..." Kenshin smiled back and extended a hand at her.
"Hai?" Kaoru looked up at him and stared at his extended hand.
"Can I have the pleasure of dancing with this very beautiful lady in front of me now?" Kenshin said and Kaoru only blushed.
"Baka..." Kaoru smiled and took his extended hand and let him lead her to the dance floor.
"But you really are beautiful tonight Kaoru..." Kenshin smiled lovingly at her. "And you'll always be beautiful in my sight."
"Kenshin..." Kaoru smiled back at him as they danced. "Thank you..."
"And that necklace makes you more beautiful." Kenshin smiled. "I always knew that it would look better on you than on me."
"Kenshin... you never told me..." Kaoru said. "Why did you give me your necklace? This necklace is very important to you. It is from your mother... the only remembrance of your late mother. I even remembered you crying just because you once lost it. This is very important to you... but... why did you give this to me?"
"Yes... that necklace is everything to me... it is very important to me." Kenshin said. "...and you two are important to me. That's why I gave you that necklace. To show you how important you are to me."
"I am that important to you... why is it because I am your best friend?"
"No... more than that... that's because I love you... I love you Kaoru... I've always have and I'll always be." Kenshin said.
"And I love you too." Kaoru said with a blush. "It took me some time to realize that... I'm sorry for-" but she was stopped when Kenshin's lips finally touched hers in a soft and gentle kiss.
"No... don't say it... it's alright. I know." Kenshin smiled. "I understand."
"Thank you." Kaoru smiled.
***
It all started with a necklace... a sign of Kenshin's love for Kaoru... yes love...
...love... it really is a very complicated and weird thing... people use to do silly things out of love...
...some can sacrifice, others can be blinded, some can be crazy, few can be hurt... but the wonderful thing about love...
...it is the happiest experience a person can ever have, though it can 'coz you pain or sadness, loneliness and emptiness once the person you love doesn't love you in return but still, it gives us an unforgettable experience in our life...
The End (And A Start of a New Beginning...)
A/N: What do you think? What do you think? It's finally over... as in completed! Do you like the ending? Eh? Please tell me... and another thing. I'm thinking of writing a sequel, but I'm not sure yet... it's all up to you anyway. Leave me a review like always, onegai?
Thanks: To everyone who read my fic... I'm really really thankful for all your support. If it is not for your reviews, I wouldn't would never ever had that interest in continuing this story. Thanks for all those who read and reviewed from the start... Thank you, thank you, thank you... till my next stories. Hope you guys will stay with me... see ya! And again... My biggest MWWWAAAAHHHHH and HHHHUUUUUGGGGGGZZZZZZZ!!! Mwahugzzz!
Disclaimer's: They are not mine.
Chapter 16
Kaoru smiled as she stared at her own reflection in the huge mirror pinned in her room, wearing a dark blue single-strapped gown. Tonight was the night, their Junior's and Senior's Prom...
She took a look at herself one last time and frowned as she feels that something is still not complete. 'My gown... there's nothing wrong with it... my invitation, it's in my purse... I already have my wallet on my purse and... oh!' she quickly opened her drawer nearby and got a black box from it. She opened the box and smiled when she saw it. The necklace... the same necklace he have given to her ten years ago...
"There you are..." she smiled happily as she puts on the necklace, before going to stand again in front of the mirror. "All done." she smiled again.
"Kao-chan..." a soft voice coming just outside her room made her turn her head.
"Coming, Say-chan." she said before taking one last glance at her reflection. She quickly grabbed her purse and went out of her room.
"You look just wonderful, Kao-chan." Sayo said, wearing a green strapless gown that clung to her body. "Kenshin will be happy to see you."
"You look beautiful too." Kaoru smiled. "I bet Sano will drool just at the sight of you."
"Baka!" Sayo blushed a little. "Come one now... They are already downstairs."
"Kenshin too?"
"He's with Sanosuke." Sayo said.
"He's early." Kaoru pouted. "He's always early."
"Yeah." Sayo nodded. "Come on now."
"Yeah." Kaoru nodded and followed Sayo downstairs. There, they saw Sano and Kenshin patiently waiting for the two of them to come down.
"Konbanwa." The two girls smiled sweetly at the two boys who both smiled back at them.
"Konbanwa."
"You look great Sayo-chan." Sano said as he offered an arm to Sayo.
"You too." Sayo smiled as she took his arm. "Come on, then?"
"Hai." Sano said before walking out with Sayo, muttering something like 'See you at the dance' to Kenshin as he and Sayo got to his car.
"They're so cute together." Kaoru smiled, happily watching her cousin with her current boyfriend, Sano. "Ne Kenshin?"
"Hai." Kenshin said. "But as a good couple like we are." he added, offering an arm to Kaoru who gave him a huge smile.
"Of course." Kaoru gladly took his arm as they both got to Kenshin's car. "We're the best couple in the whole wide world."
"You're still the same, Kaoru-chan." Kenshin smiled at her softly. "I'm glad that you're alright now."
"Thinking about things would only make things more complicated." Kaoru looked down.
"I'm sorry." Kenshin sighed. "It's not your fault..."
"I still can't..." Kaoru sighed. "I just... just forget everything..."
"Don't blame yourself on everything... it's not your fault..." Kenshin said, giving a small smile to Kaoru. "Don't put everything on your shoulder... This is our night."
"Hai." Kaoru smiled at Kenshin. "I'm very thankful that you're always here with me. You always know how to make me feel comfortable."
"I didn't become your best friend for nothing." Kenshin said.
"Hai..." Kaoru said as she looked down while her hand started playing with her necklace.
"I have noticed that you still wear my necklace." Kenshin smiled as he started the engine of his car and started driving. "It looks better on you as always."
"Thank you." Kaoru smiled shyly at him. "You know... Up to now... I still can't believe of what had happened. Everything is still fresh in my mind." she looked down on her hands on her lap. "I still feel..."
"It's not your fault. Don't blame everything on you." Kenshin said. "Enishi's death... it's not your fault."
"I was such a fool." Kaoru said in a soft whisper. "I can't believe how fool I was... I'm sorry for everything."
"It's alright now. Everything is fine now... everything that had happened... it's not anyone's fault." Kenshin gave Kaoru a small smile. "Please... don't blame yourself on everything Kaoru... I don't wanna see you like that."
"Thanks." Kaoru smiled at Kenshin. "I'm fine now. Don't worry."
Kenshin turned back on his wheels and continued driving while Kaoru was just watching the sceneries through the window of Kenshin's car. ***
"What are you doing, Misao-chan?" Aoshi asked, seeing his girlfriend looking around the place. She was now dressed in a green strapless gown and she looks pretty astounding on it.
"I'm looking for Kao-chan and Say-chan." Misao smiled at Aoshi. "They must be here any minute."
"They're coming any minute, don't worry." Aoshi gave a small smile at Misao who just blushed. "Hey... why are you blushing?"
"I still can't believe it." Misao said, standing next to Aoshi and smiling at him. "All these years, I have wished that you will smile for me... and now, you are here with me, I can now see you smile... it all likes a dream come true for me."
"Misao..." Aoshi puts an arm around Misao. "You know... I always sees you as a very wonderful girl... ever since that first time we met."
"You mean when me and Kaoru entered the Kendo club?" Misao blinked. "But I never thought that you noticed me that day... I mean, you are..."
"I'm sorry for always acting so cold to you." Aoshi sighed. "I was scared of showing my true feelings... I was scared that you'll reject me."
"Oh come on, Aoshi... I will never do that."
"But I never thought that you liked me too... I mean... who will like an ice man like me?"
"But I never saw you as an ice man... never." Misao smiled and leaned her head on his chest. "I always see that deep inside you there is a kindness in your heart... a warmth, not just coldness... I always see you like that."
"Thank you." Aoshi smiled again. "For teaching me how to love."
"Thank you too." Misao smiled back. "For making my dreams come true."
They just stared at each other, smiling sweetly... not minding the people around, as if time has stopped for the two of them. Aoshi leaned in, ready to give the girl he loved a kiss when...
"Oi! Weasel girl, Ice man!"
Aoshi and Misao both turned to see Sano and Sayo slowly approaching them. Misao glared at Sano, making a point to kill Sano later. "Sayo-chan! Rooster boy!" she smiled sweetly at the couple.
"Oi... how come you're not calling me by my name, weasel?" Sano asked.
"You're not calling me by my name either, you idiot!" Misao growled.
"Isn't weasel your name?" Sano said coolly while Misao sent him death glares.
"WHY YOU-?!?" Misao was about to lunged forward but Aoshi held her back.
"Looks like Himura and Kamiya is here now too." Aoshi said quietly. Misao calm down when she saw her other two friends. "Kao-chan! Himura!" she waved cheerfully at the two who smiled at her.
"Misao-chan... you look astounding in your dress." Kaoru smiled at her friend.
"You too, Kao-chan." Misao smiled. "And you too, Say-chan."
"Come on in now... let's get to party." Sano said.
"Say... he's only ready for the foods." Misao whispered while Kaoru and Sayo only giggled. When inside, the three men chatted so as the three girls.
"I'm glad that you're doing fine now, Kao-chan." Misao smiled happily at Kaoru who smiled back.
"Hai... There were times when I still feel guilty about... you know... but Kenshin always makes me feel better. I'm very thankful to him." Kaoru sighed, throwing a glance at Kenshin talking to Sano and Aoshi nearby. "He always knows how to make me feel better."
"I'm glad." Sayo smiled. "That you finally realized your feelings for him."
"Yeah... it took some time." Kaoru said. "I can't believe how fool I can be. I mean... all this time, he's with me, but I never realized that the girl he's telling me... the girl very special to him... I never realized that he was talking about me."
"It's alright now." Sayo said. "At least everything is fine now."
"Yeah." Misao said. "Everything is fine... not only for you... but for me and Sayo too."
"Eh?" Sayo blinked at Misao.
"C'mon Say-chan." Misao rolled her eyes. "Everything is fine and happy now. Kaoru's with Himura, you're with the rooster... and me... I'm with my Aoshi- sama." she added with the twinkle in her eyes. Kaoru and Sayo only exchanged looks and giggled.
*** "I'm glad jou-chan's alright now." Sano smirked. "She's not blaming herself for everything like before."
"Yeah." Kenshin nodded. "It took a little time to make her stop blaming herself for everything... and I'm glad that everything is fine now."
"Say... you're also happy because you're finally with her, ne?" Sano winked and Kenshin only blushed, scratching his head as usual.
"Yeah... you're right." Kenshin said. "I still can't believe it. I mean... I always wished that she'll feel the same for me too... I've been waiting for that day to happen."
"Good thing you never give up on her. How long have you been waiting for her to notice you?"
"Ever since we're little kids... I've had this huge crush on her ever since we were just little kids... but I'm always scared of saying it aloud 'coz I don't wanna ruin our friendship."
"That's so long." Sano said. "You can wait for that long?"
"You waited long enough for your young lady too." Aoshi interjected and Sano only blushed.
"You made me realize that you can talk too, ice man." Sano said.
"Don't try to change the subject, rooster boy." Aoshi said again. Sano glared at him.
"That weasel girl is a bad influence for you, you know? I bet she's the one who taught you to call me that?!?"
"Wow... I never thought that rooster brain of yours is working." Aoshi said calmly while Sano is already fuming. Kenshin was now holding Sano back, in case Sano will think of attacking Aoshi.
"You too have took some time before you told weasel girl about your feelings for her." Sano said and he can see Aoshi's eyes widen a little. Sano smirked in triumph.
"Maa, maa... you too, better stop it now." Kenshin, always the mediator said in his usual polite rurouni manner.
"Yeah right." Sano said, standing up. "I'll just enjoy this party..." he walked straight to the girl's group and to their surprise, they saw him ask Sayo for a dance. Kenshin and Aoshi exchanged amused looks, before Aoshi stood up and walked straight to Misao.
"Guess... I'm the only one left." Kenshin said to himself. "Maybe I can ask Kaoru for a dance too." he stood up and walked straight to Kaoru.
"Hey." Kaoru smiled when she saw Kenshin walking towards her.
"Kaoru..." Kenshin smiled back and extended a hand at her.
"Hai?" Kaoru looked up at him and stared at his extended hand.
"Can I have the pleasure of dancing with this very beautiful lady in front of me now?" Kenshin said and Kaoru only blushed.
"Baka..." Kaoru smiled and took his extended hand and let him lead her to the dance floor.
"But you really are beautiful tonight Kaoru..." Kenshin smiled lovingly at her. "And you'll always be beautiful in my sight."
"Kenshin..." Kaoru smiled back at him as they danced. "Thank you..."
"And that necklace makes you more beautiful." Kenshin smiled. "I always knew that it would look better on you than on me."
"Kenshin... you never told me..." Kaoru said. "Why did you give me your necklace? This necklace is very important to you. It is from your mother... the only remembrance of your late mother. I even remembered you crying just because you once lost it. This is very important to you... but... why did you give this to me?"
"Yes... that necklace is everything to me... it is very important to me." Kenshin said. "...and you two are important to me. That's why I gave you that necklace. To show you how important you are to me."
"I am that important to you... why is it because I am your best friend?"
"No... more than that... that's because I love you... I love you Kaoru... I've always have and I'll always be." Kenshin said.
"And I love you too." Kaoru said with a blush. "It took me some time to realize that... I'm sorry for-" but she was stopped when Kenshin's lips finally touched hers in a soft and gentle kiss.
"No... don't say it... it's alright. I know." Kenshin smiled. "I understand."
"Thank you." Kaoru smiled.
***
It all started with a necklace... a sign of Kenshin's love for Kaoru... yes love...
...love... it really is a very complicated and weird thing... people use to do silly things out of love...
...some can sacrifice, others can be blinded, some can be crazy, few can be hurt... but the wonderful thing about love...
...it is the happiest experience a person can ever have, though it can 'coz you pain or sadness, loneliness and emptiness once the person you love doesn't love you in return but still, it gives us an unforgettable experience in our life...
The End (And A Start of a New Beginning...)
A/N: What do you think? What do you think? It's finally over... as in completed! Do you like the ending? Eh? Please tell me... and another thing. I'm thinking of writing a sequel, but I'm not sure yet... it's all up to you anyway. Leave me a review like always, onegai?
Thanks: To everyone who read my fic... I'm really really thankful for all your support. If it is not for your reviews, I wouldn't would never ever had that interest in continuing this story. Thanks for all those who read and reviewed from the start... Thank you, thank you, thank you... till my next stories. Hope you guys will stay with me... see ya! And again... My biggest MWWWAAAAHHHHH and HHHHUUUUUGGGGGGZZZZZZZ!!! Mwahugzzz!