Chapter Seven

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Two weeks had passed and Kenshin had recovered. Everyone seemed to be in high spirits when they had woke up to see Kenshin hanging the laundry on the line. Ginsai told Kenshin to still take it easy and Kenshin had done so. Kaoru made sure of that, for she did most of the chores that he would normally do, even if he argued with her.

Now Kenshin was doing his full share of the chores, Sano watching over him like a mother hen. Sano and Kenshin were alone that lovely afternoon. Kaoru and Megumi had taken Yahiko with them shopping, which he didn't seem to happy about. Sano didn't mind this, he was so happy to be alone with his rurouni.

Kenshin scrubbed the last bit of the dogo before standing up and wiping the sweat off his face. He fixed up his haori which had slipped off his shoulders a little do to the cleaning. Sano walked over and grabbed Kenshin's waist, pulling him close. Kenshin smiled, allowing Sano to pull off his haori gently. Kenshin licked Sano's neck before kissing it affectionatly. Sano looked into Kenshin's beautiful eyes and smiled.

"I am so glad to be with you like this," said Sano kissing the rurouni's forehead. Kenshin closed his eyes when he was kissed and then reopened them.

"I am glad to be with you also, that I am," replied Kenshin as he kissed Sano deeply. He broke the kiss and let his head rest on Sano's chest. "I am happy to feel this way again, to show passion and love. I love you very much and I want to share my life with you, that I do."

Sano's eyes widened a little at the last sentence. Such love and compassion in his lover's voice, he never thought he would hear that from Kenshin. He lifted Kenshin's chin so that he was looking at him. "Kenshin, I will always love you and shall be here for you." Kenshin smiled and they both kissed, the melody of wind chime dancing in the wind.

Author's Note: THE END? WHAT? I AM SO EVIL! I mean I am practically beating myself up. Don't worry my loving readers there is going to be a part 2 for this eventually. I promise with my scarred heart! Review!