A/n: New story alert, minna! This is a two shot; I just got inspired from one tv show, haha. And I hope you'll like it!

Disclaimer: I don't own Rurouni Kenshin and the characters as well. If I own it, Kaoru and Kenshin should have kissed in the series, even once.

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Tanabata night. A night usually known to couples. A night where one confesses his/her love to the other. And a night two days from now.

Kamiya Dojo. A Dojo where a rurouni once known as Battousai does the laundry. A dojo where a tall freeloader often stays. A dojo where two kids love to play with the once known Battousai. And a dojo where a certain girl loves to hit an 11-year old kid with her bokken.

Yup. One normal day.

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"Ow, ow, ow!" Yahiko complained as Kaoru pinched his ears. "That hurts, Busu!"

Kaoru hit her with her bokken again. "What did you say, you Yahiko-CHAN!" She hit again. And again. That really hurts.

"Oi, Stop it, Jou-chan." Sanosuke said with a fishbonein his mouth. "That kid'd head is almost as flat as this floor." He tapped the dojo floor. Yahiko huffed as Kaoru stopped her torture.

"That's better." Sano said and lied at the floor. "Why are you here again?" Kaoru said and walked towards him. "I'll eat dinner here." Sano said. As always.

Kenshin smiled at the two and then looked at Kaoru. "Kaoru-dono, sessha will cook dinner as soon as sessha finish this." Kaoru smiled. "Arigatou, Kenshin!" She went inside the practice hall. The three guys were outside.

"Oi, Sano, you know I can handle that busu." Yahiko said and sat beside Sano. The two looked at Kenshin. "Why do you have to do that housework, Kenshin?" Yahiko asked. Sano smirked.

"That's what Sessha must do to repay Kaoru-dono's kindness for letting sessha stay here." He answered with a smile. Sano threw the fish bone. "Stop with the 'sessha', will you Kenshin? I'm beginning to be annoyed with that." He said.

He wiped the soap from his nose. "Sessha- I mean, I will try, Sanosuke." Yahiko yawned and said to the two. "Hey, Tanabata is in two days. Have you prepared anything?"

Sano and Kenshin looked at him and blinked their eyes. "How'd you know that, kid?" Yahiko grunted with the word 'kid.' "Tsubame told me." He blushed slightly and said, "I guess I have to give her something."

Sano grinned stupidly. "Oi, you're mature already!" He said and patted Yahiko's head. "Stop that!" Kenshin smiled and turned to look at the practice hall where Kaoru was. I wonder if I could give something to her.

"How 'bout you, Kenshin?" Sanosuke said. "Aren't you going to give something to Jou-chan?" Kenshin looked at him and then stared at the sun. "Hmmm…"

Yahiko and Sanosuke grinned. "Propose to her!" Yahiko shouted. The three remembered what had happened when Kenshin gave an engagement ring to Kaoru without a knowledge that it was proposing already. He sweatdropped. "I don't think that's a good idea, Yahiko."

"Yah." The two agreed. "How about asking her to come with you?" Sano asked and tapped his foot. "And then, you two can spend some time together." Yahiko added. Sano grinned again. "Alone."

The two laughed. Kenshin smiled sheepishly. "Sanosuke! Yahiko isn't supposed to hear those things." Yahiko tried to stop laughing and said, "I get what he means, Kenshin! I'm not a kid! Haha!"

Sanosuke and Yahiko ended up telling Kenshin sensual words. Sheesh, even kids know.

Kenshin just sighed. I wonder. Kaoru-dono.

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Meanwhile, Kaoru was leaning on the wall. She had not heard the three laughing. That's because she too, was in deep thought.

Tanabata night is in two days. I have to prepare. She thought of Kenshin and sighed in defeat. I don't even know why I even think of preparing. Kenshin doesn't have time to think about me.

She decided to take a short bath before going out.

"Kenshin, I'll just drop by Akabeko." She gave Kenshin a smile. "Make sure that dinner's ready when I get back, okay?" Kenshin nodded. "hai, Koaru-dono."

Kenshin watched her as she went out the dojo. Now, what should I do? I need to plan. This is a special day for a lady like Kaoru-dono.

Sano patted him at the back. "So…" Kenshin blinked. "Oro?"

Yahiko walked up in front of him. "Let's go." Kenshin blinked again. "Oro?"

"Stop with the ORO!" Sanosuke shouted. "We need to get some clothes for you!"

"You want to look good for Busu, right?" Yahiko asked. He pulled Kenshin's hand and Sano pushed his back out of the dojo. "Let's go!" The two said.

Kenshin kept on saying 'oro'. "But Sessha haven't cooked lunch yet!"

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"Really!"

Tae and Tsubame screamed in the private room of the Akabeko.

Kaoru smiled sheepishly. "I just thought that maybe, I should really prepare for the Tanabata this year. I plan to confess to Kenshin."

Tae stood up and pressed her hands together to her chest. "Finally! One of you is going to do the move!" Tsubame nodded. But then Tae turned to her. "But then, why are you doing the first move!? You're a girl and Kenshin's the guy here!" She said in front of Kaoru's face.

She smiled sheepishly again. "But, Tae-san…" Tsubame pulled Tae. "I think Kenshin-dono is just waiting for the right time, Tae-san." Tae turned to her and raised her hand. "But, Tsubame-chan, Kaoru-san, when is THAT right time? You two have been in one house for some time, and there wasn't any big development…" She said.

Kaoru and Tsubame sighed. "Yes, you're right." They both said.

Tae's eyes sparkled. The two girls knew that expression. "Yosh! We're going to make Kenshin confess to you first!" I have an idea.

Kaoru's and Tsubame's faces lit up. "But, How?"

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The guys went to look for some appropriate clothes for Kenshin. Well, Kenshin's not in the mood. Really.

"Sanosuke, Yahiko, could we please let sessha make dinner first? Karou-dono will be mad at sessha." Sanosuke glared at him. "I said no more Sessha! Now let's get down to business!"

Kenshin sighed. I guess.

"I can't believe a decent guy like me will be out shopping." Yahiko complained. "And to make it worst, for clothes." He sighed. "Is this really manly?"

Sanosuke just huffed and went inside a small shop. "Here, choose what you want to wear…Hey!" He saw a long blue gi and dark blue hakama. "Try this one."

"But that clothe is more appropriate for you, Sanosuke." Kenshin smiled sheepishly. "Sessha is too small for that." Yahiko tried to stop his laughter. "Kenshin's right."

Sanosuke sighed. "This will be a llooooonnngg day."

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"Kyahh!!" Tae, Tsubame and Kaoru screamed in excitement. "It's been awhile since I went shopping for a new kimono, Tae-san." Tae smiled. "And this time, we'll be looking for the most beautiful, seductive, and elegant kimono that fits perfectly for you, Kaoru-san!"

Kaoru blushed slightly. Tsubame giggled and told Kaoru, "Kaoru-san, let's start over there." She pointed at the nearest shop."

The three started shopping.

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It was already late in the afternoon and the two groups still haven't the appropriate attire.

Sanosuke sighed. "Ugh! I didn't know that you wee so picky with clothes, Kenshin!" He was about to give up. "Just get anything!"

Kenshin and Yahiko breathed out. "But Sanosuke, I can't find something that really fits me." he said calmly. Yahiko looked around.

"We still have one shop left and if you can't find something that you like, Kenshin, we're going back, okay." Yahiko said and the three walked inside the shop.

"Konnichiwa!" Sanosuke said as he entered the shop. "Go look now…Matte." Kenshin and Yahiko turned to Sano. "Oro?"

"Here Kenshin! At last, I find something that's appropriate for someone like you!" Sanosuke said and shook his Kenshin's shoulder. "Orooooo…."

Sanosuke and Yahiko sighed in relief. "Yosh! At last!"

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"Sigh, There's a lot to choose from! I don't know what to buy!" Kaoru said and cupped her cheeks.

Tsubame giggled. "But, Kaoru-san, it's already a little late, so you have to choose something." Kaoru nodded. Tae ran toward them. "Kaoru-san, Tsubame-chan! I found it!"

Kaoru and Tsubame blinked. "Really?" "Where?"

She took both of their hands and led them to the shop. Tsubame swore that she saw Kaoru's eyes sparkle there. "Kirei!"

The shopkeeper said, "This is the newest kimono my wife made and it fits to you three ladies." He looked at Kaoru. "But I think this beautiful kimono suits you best, my lady." Kaoru blushed and smiled.

"I'll buy it!"

The three bowed gently. "Arigatou!"

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Kaoru said goodbye to her two friends and went inside the dojo.

She saw Sanosuke and Yahiko bullying each other when she came in. "Oi, stop that." She said. Sanosuke and Yahiko blinked. "Busu, you're in a good mood?" Kaoru's student asked.

She just smiled and walked further inside. "What's happened to her?" Sano shrugged. "Maybe something she bought."

On her way to her room, she smelled the delicious scent of tonight's dinner. "Tadaima, Kenshin!" Kenshin went out of the kitchen and smiled at Kaoru. "O kaeranasai, Kaoru-dono. You seem to be happy tonight. Did something happen?"

She hugged the small box she was carrying and smiled. "I just went out shopping, that's all." She glanced at the kitchen and saw the delicious food prepared. "Oh, dinner's ready." Kenshin nodded.

"I'll be right there." She sighed and swayed as she entered her room.

Kenshin looked at her figure as she disappeared. Kaoru-dono's more beautiful with that smile of hers.

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She placed the box on one corner of her room and opened it. There she hugged her new kimono and smiled. I hope Kenshin will like me with this.

"Jou-chan, we're going to eat now!" Sanosuke knocked at her shoji. "Hai!"

Kenshin, Koaru, Yahiko and Sanosuke ate dinner. The latter were fighting for one food. Again.

Megumi came over by the dojo and gave some fruits for the four. "Kaoru-san, let's talk first." Kaoru smiled and excuse herself from the three. "Alright, what are we going to talk about, Megumi?"

Megumi smiled. "I just want to remind you that the Tanabata night is in two days." Kaoru giggled. "I know! Tae-san and Tsubame-chan accompanied me earlier for a new kimono." She said softly so the guys won't hear.

Megumi laughed. "Hohoho! This I got to see." Kaoru led her to her room and opened the small box containing the kimono. "Hmm, for a dojo owner like you, I'm amazed that you can choose such a beautiful kimono, Kaoru-san."

"What's that supposed to mean?" She pouted. "I just wonder if Kenshin will like it. I mean…" Her voice descended. Megumi patted her shoulder. "I'm sure Ken-san will like it. Though it will look better on me." She said.

Kaoru pouted again. "Megumi!" She just laughed. "Just kidding, Kaoru-san. Kenshin will definitely like this and you'll look good in it." She said. Kaoru thanked her and then asked, "Do you think I should put something like accessories?" She hesitated for a moment and then said, "I know I'm a woman, but, I don't wear accessories often."

Megumi gave her the kimono and returned it in the box. "Kaoru-san."

Kaoru tilted her head. The two went outside and sat on the balcony. "You only need to smile. That smile will surely be the best accessory you'll have on Tanabata night, and I'm sure that with that smile, you'll make Ken-san happy."

Kaoru blushed slightly and nodded in agreement. "Arigatou, Megumi-san."

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The next day was a little different from yesterday. Kaoru went to Tsubame to talk about the Tanabata night with Megumi. Well, at least, the guys aren't shopping anymore.

"Sigh." Kenshin sighed as he sat by the balcony. Sanosuke was out gambling with his friends and Yahiko was working at the Akabeko. It was Kenshin's chance to relax and think about things for a while.

It's been a while since this dojo had some silence. He smiled at the thought. Now, sessha- I mean, I now have some time to think. He closed his oh-so-loving eyes (a/n: I totally love it! Who doesn't anyway?), and breathe in.

"Kaoru-dono…" He said under his breath. "I truly wish that I can tell you how I feel…"

"… in this year's Tanabata." He sighed and opened his eyes.

He stood up, straightened his clothes and looked at the sky. "I'll do it."

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Kaoru looked at the same sky. "Kenshin?"

"Kaoru-san?" Tsubame and Megumi distracted Kaoru from her thoughts. "Stop daydreaming there." Megumi said. Kaoru pouted. Sheesh.

"I wasn't daydreaming." Kaoru said. This made Tsubame and Megumi a little confused. "I just thought… I heard Kenshin's voice."

Megumi gave a smirk much like Sano's. "hohoho, Dear Kaoru has been thinking of Kenshin." Tsubame smiled. "Now, Megumi-san, Kaoru-san, let's talk about the Tanabata."

"Hai." The two said. Kaoru giggled at something. "What is it?" Tsubame asked. "I just thought if Kenshin will give an engagement ring… intentionally."

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The day went fast and the Kenshin-gumi were all present at the dojo. Kaoru was preparing herself to bed when Kenshin knocked at her shoji. "Kaoru-dono."

"Yawn…" She said. "Kenshin?" She opened her shoji. "Do you need something?"

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Sanosuke and Yahiko were hiding near them and were whispering.

"I think Kenshin's gonna do something." Yahiko whispered. "I know that, brat. We just went out for awhile and he already thought of something to surprise Jou-chan."

"He always surprises busu." Yahiko agreed. "I think he doesn't need our help anymore."

The two went quiet. They looked at each other and grinned. "But we don't dare miss this!"

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Kenshin rubbed the back of his neck. "Ano, Kaoru-dono,…"

Kaoru tilted her head. "hmm?" Kenshin smiled and said, "Yahiko told sessha about the Tanabata night tomorrow, and sessha wonders if you can go with him."

Kaoru's eyes widened a little and then smiled. "No need to ask that, Kenshin. Of course, I'd go with you." Kenshin eyes lit up to see Kaoru smile and smiled back. Her smile was just so contagious.

Sano snickered. "Yahiko, Whatever Kenshin's going to do tomorrow, I'd love to see." Yahiko grinned back at him.

Kenshin and Kaoru slept soundly that night. Both can't wait for tomorrow.

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A/n: Nothing much for the first chapter! I promise the last chapter, chapter two, will be romantic! It's a two shot that I've been doing while adding two more chapters in my other story- Fantasies and Romance: Love at First Sight.

Hope you read that too, and my other fics!

Read and Review, minna! Onegai! arigatou!

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