Disclaimer: I do not own RK…though I would like to…

Newayz this is my first fanfic so plz give it a chance…if it sux then tell me why! ^_^

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In a struggle of battle between Kenshin and the master of a nearby dojo Yahiko is lost in the mess and is taken by the students and the sensei of the dojo where they wait for

Kenshin in a deserted cabin in the woods where they hope kenshin will follow alone for the recapture of Yahiko.

Meanwhile a note is found by Kenshin that reads: Bataussai the manslayer if u wish for the young boy to live you must come to the cabin in the Kai forest. " Miss Kaoru, I must go and save Yahiko!" Kenshin exclaimed. "Not without me you aren't!"

"Miss Kaoru I'm sure I can handle this on my own."

"Kenshin I just can't let you go alone, after all, Yahiko is my student and I should have some part in his saving too."

"Miss Kaoru I would never want to put you in danger."

"Well, I have to do this."

"If this is your choice then I respect your decision and of course you should come."

"We should pack supplies."

"Food will be needed."

"Oh I wouldn't let her do that!" says Sano.

"Why you!"

"My cooking is perfectly fine, thank you!"

When everything was packed including food cooked by Kenshin, the two got going for the rescue of Yahiko.  They must have hiked 5 miles before they stopped near a beautiful flowing stream. The sun's reflection turned the water as red as Kenshin's hair and it created the illusion that there were flames dancing just at the water's surface.  Kaoru just couldn't seem to get over the water's beauty. After a short meal Kaoru decided to go for a dip. The water refreshed her aching body and she felt so relaxed.  Kenshin finished up the rice balls and couldn't help noticing Kaoru.  She had her hair down and was sitting at the water's edge.

She looks so beautiful, Kenshin thought to himself.  What am I thinking? Kaoru is my friend and I should be thinking of how to save Yahiko.  She was sitting in the water now, her face wet with dew, like stars on a clear sky.  Her hair was cascading down her shoulders.  Kenshin couldn't help looking at such beauty.  How can she look so beautiful?  I guess I never really noticed it until now.

The sun had set by now and stars were out in the sky.  Kenshin watched the moon pondering his feelings for Kaoru.  Had he always felt this way?  There was no way he could tell her how he felt.  She would take it wrong and things wouldn't be the way they had always been.  He was mixed inside and nothing could make him stop his thoughts about Kaoru.

As Kaoru sat along the water's edge she could feel eyes watching her.  That's when she noticed Kenshin, his eyes fixed on her.  The look he had, the look he had was one that she had never seen.  Could it be that Kenshin secretly loved her?  She had always had secret feelings for him but she never thought that there was a possibility of him loving her the same way. No, no this can't be, Kenshin could never love me.  He must be admiring the sunset or something. Oh Kenshin she thought to herself, I wish that you felt the same way that I do.

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so that is it for now! plz review! ^_^ until next time! Ja-ne!