Author's Note: This is my very first fanfic. I love reading other people's work and I really enjoy them so I thought why not write my own. I'm hoping you'll like it. I will really appreciate if you give me a piece of advice or something. Thank you very much in advance…amwwaahhh!!! And please please….REVIEWS are very much appreciated. Disclaimer: Even though I really love Kenshin. I don't own him or any of the characters. I wish I do but then I DON'T….I repeat..I DON'T OWN any of it…

Is This My Curse?

By goddessundine

Chapter 1 - An unusual sight

The sun was setting, showering the whole city with its orange rays. The towering buildings are casting shadows on the busy parts of the town. The weather is fair and the air is warm due to the approaching summer. Today is considered a great day. For normal people, spending time in beaches and walking in the park would be nice. But to one person, this time of the year would bring sadness and hopelessness.

The gentle wind blew which caressed the delicate cheek of a young girl sitting on a bench watching the sun set. She has long hair that was tied up in a high ponytail. The girl was amazingly beautiful that some passer-bys would stop and stare at her. But once they laid their eyes on hers, they would turn away and feel pity towards her. Her sapphire orbs exude loneliness.

Or rather longing.

Her silent reverie was cut short when a voice calling her name suddenly reached her ears.

"Kaoru!"

Kaoru turned her head to find a girl with a long braid running towards her. At first, she didn't recognize the one calling her. Her eyes went wide when it her. It was her friend, Misao. And for the first time that afternoon, a real smile tugged at her lips. She really missed her.

"Misao!"

The girl named Misao literally jumped at Kaoru that caused her to fall back a few steps. Thanks to her trained legs, they didn't find themselves lying on the grass. Misao hugged Kaoru tight that she can't breathe.

Misao is a childhood friend of Kaoru. She is known for her jolly personality. She is younger than Kaoru and not to mention, shorter. Despite the fact that her body is petite she is a strong girl. She plays different kinds sports that she became popular during their high school days. Kaoru consider her as her bestfriend. Misao left for the US to study. She hasn't paid Kaoru a visit until now. Her teary green orbs show how happy she was to see her friend after a long time

"Hey weasel!"

A tall boy came walking towards them, his height and facial features defying his young age. You can find him handsome if not for his attitude. His mouth was occupied with his rather famous fish bone. His hair is spiked up that his friends find it a bit weird and at the same time funny. His hands are placed in either of his pocket.

"What rooster head?" came the annoyed response of Misao. She really flares up whenever she is called by her oh so famous pet name.

The boy smirked before answering her.

"Look what you did to Jou-chan." He said pointing at the choking Kaoru.

Misao looked at where the tall boy was pointing. She immediately released Koaru upon seeing her present state.

"I'm really sorry Kaoru. I didn't meant to. I was just so excited." She explained while continuously bowing her pretty head. At how can she do that without stammering, they don't know. Maybe its one of her many talents.

"It's okay Misao." Kaoru said, thankful that she had her breathing regular again. "And thanks to you Sano."

"No prob Jou-chan. I just don't want this weasel hugging you to death." Sano said smiling. That was until he felt a hard punch on his head.

"What was that for!" he shouted on Misao's face.

"THAT was for calling me weasel!" She answered back.

"And what's wrong with me calling you WEA- oof!" Another smack landed on Sano's face cutting his sentence short.

"I said DON'T CALL ME WAESEL!!"

Kaoru watched the two quarrel. Ironically, she laughed at the fight happening in front of her. These two really missed each other. She can tell even if they don't admit it. And surprisingly, the two stopped upon hearing her laugh.

If they are in a more normal situation, they would be mad at her. But seeing her laugh again after a long time, made them stare dumbstruck at a rather unusual expression from Kaoru.

Kaoru is laughing…again?

End of Chapter 1..