DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN RUROUNI KENSHIN.

A/N: yes, i know, i keep on posting new stories and not updating my old ones...it's just that i had this idea and couldn't wait to post it! anyway, i hope you enjoy it!

"Kaoru, I just heard that Himura has a new girlfriend." Misao whispered.

"What?" Kaoru exclaimed, shocked.

People turned to look at her.

"Oh. Sorry." Kaoru chuckled nervously.

"Himura has a new girlfriend." Misao whispered again. "And this is a meeting, remember, so don't go exclaiming stuff like that."

"I said sorry." Kaoru muttered through clenched teeth as their boss, Tomoe, walked in.

"Well, ladies, today is going to be another hard-working day for all of us." Tomoe sighed heavily, putting her piles of papers down on the table with a slam, making everyone wince. "We have demands for our next issue to come out, and people are expecting the best from us."

Everyone at the table nodded in agreement.

"So that means we have to meet their standards...meaning we have to get the scoop on everything...everything hip and trendy in the fashion world here in the present." Tomoe sat and sighed. "So, any suggestions?"

"Can we hear of these expectations that readers are expecting from us?" Tomoko Miyaki, Kaoru's friend and co-worker, asked in her soft voice.

"They expect what all fashion magazine readers expect: the hippest trends in fashion." Tomoe stood. "If there are no other questions, then I think we should get started on our articles now."

The meeting room was filled with murmurs as people slowly filed out.

"Are you sure about Kenshin?" Kaoru asked Misao, anxiously hoping it was false.

Misao nodded, much to Kaoru's disappointment.

Kaoru looked down at the ground. "So...he's moved on?"

"Hey." Misao noticed her downcast friend. "I'm sorry about Himura, but you need to move on too."

"Yeah, I know, but..." Kaoru blinked away her tears.

Misao sighed. "But he was the one who understood you."

Kaoru nodded. "Do you know who his new g-girlfriend is?" She had trouble saying the word...she was used to being called a girlfriend...Kenshin's girlfriend.

Misao shook her head. "Nope. But you can talk to him."

Kaoru looked shocked. "What?! No! I mean, I – I can't!"

Misao blinked. "Why not?"

"Be – because! Why should I care?" Kaoru took a deep breath. "Besides. We're over. Done."

"Oh, Kaoru! Sometimes, you're too nice for your own good!" Misao cried.

"What do you mean?" Kaoru exclaimed defensively.

"You know what I mean! You could always spy on Himura, you know." Misao sighed. "But you probably won't do it. You're too nice."

"That's not true." Kaoru whispered dryly, even though deep down she knew it was true.

"You know it's true, Kaoru!" Misao cried.

"Dear Ken, I am so sorry about your relationship with Miss Kamiya."

Misao and Kaoru snapped their heads toward the cooing voice.

"Damn that Megumi!" Misao muttered, frowning. "She's always looking for a chance to steal Himura away from you!"

Kaoru sighed. "And she probably can now."

Misao tried to bottle up her anger. "Ugh! Kaoru, stop staring and do something, dammit!"

"What can I do? Kenshin and I aren't together anymore...he can go out with anyone he likes now."

"Kaoru, go over there, dammit!" Misao pushed Kaoru over to where Kenshin stood.

"Ah!" Kaoru was pushed into Kenshin's arms. She looked up at him looking down at her. They both blushed and moved away from each other.

Megumi scoffed. "Oh, look. The ex thinks she can still have a chance with you, dear Ken."

Kaoru was blushing like mad. "That's not true, Megumi! I was pushed!" She glared at Misao.

Megumi rolled her eyes. "Would you listen to this girl?"

Kaoru couldn't help it. Megumi was pissing her off. She reached out a hand and slapped Megumi with a loud satisfying SMACK.

Megumi looked shocked and stepped back, clutching her cheek with one hand and pointed at Kaoru with the other hand. "You – you – "

"I?" Kaoru raised an eyebrow questioningly.

"Ugh!" Megumi turned on her heel and strutted off.

"What was that all about?" Kenshin asked, turning to Kaoru.

Kaoru sighed. "Nothing. I have to go now...bye." She turned and left.

Kaoru collapsed on her bed. What a tiring day. She sighed, staring up at the ceiling. Kenshin...

"Misao, I've decided." Kaoru slammed her papers down on her desk with a loud SLAM.

"Ok...on what?" Misao asked, leaning back in her chair.

"I'm going to find out who Kenshin's new girlfriend is. And I will spy on him too, if that's what it takes." She grinned.

"Finally!" Misao sighed, putting her feet back on the ground. "God, Kaoru, it took you that long?"

Kaoru frowned, hands on her hips. "Hey! We talked about this just yesterday!"

Misao rolled her eyes. "Exactly! You had hours to think about it!"

Kaoru sighed. "This is ridiculous. Anyway, I'm new to this kind of stuff...mind filling me in with advice?"

A/N: and that's the end of this chapter! i promise there is going to be humor later...so, did you like it? i should have the next two chapters up soon, so PLZ R&R!