Title: Summeritme
Fandom: Rurouni Kenshin
Words: 100, not including title
Disclaimer: This one is most definitely not Watsuki-sama.
Written for: Challenge 33, "Birthdays", at Challenge 100 - Multi-Fandom Drabbles.
Notes: Yes, I'm a n00b to the group. Yes, this was written on the fly. And yes, I'm aware of the fact that there's a distinct lack of anime--let alone RuroKen--in the group. I write this anyway. Sano's POV. PG for slight slight shounen-ai/slash. Takes place sometime between the end of the anime and Reflections.

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Happy Birthday, Kenshin. Don't ask me how I know, don't ask how we all know. Be glad we do. Be thankful for us being there, for loving you as much as we all do. It's your birthday. Yes, every year has meant more and more pain and grief and sorrow, but sometimes you just have to let go. Don't you?

Each of us has a birthday present, Kenshin. I really hope you appreciate mine, cause honestly, it's all I've got.

Kenshin, my present to you is me. I don't know how you'll react, but I want you to love it.