Author's Notes: This is a one-shot set in the second-perspective of Megumi. It takes place in the manga continuity, volume 4 of the graphic novel series. This is Kenshin/Megumi, although presented in a subtle manner, and at this point mostly from Megumi's end. (I figure it has to be subtle, since they've only just met at this time.) I hope you enjoy this story and please leave a review; feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Disclaimer: I don't own Rurouni Kenshin.

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"Ken-San…"

He is the single most beautiful person you've ever seen. An incredibly romantic and naïve idea, but you can't help but feel it when you look upon the rurouni. Flaming crimson hair of the likes which you have never seen before in your life, bright blue eyes holding such kindness that is even more rare…but the blood mars his beauty. You caused the blood. It drips from his forehead. Worse, it spills from a trio of gashes on his chest. So much blood you have forged, but this is the worst yet, blood from an innocent rurouni who only wanted to help you. How can he possibly smile at you?

"That wound…"