To be honest, I didn't want to tell her anything at all, but me and my stupid cravings gave in when she said she buy me ice cream. Well aren't I cheap?

" I can't believe you actually SNIFFED his hair?! Oh God this is hilarious, mind if I tweet? "

" Tweet my ass. I better not see that later or your parents won't even recognize their daughter when I'm done with you. "

"FINE! Jeez, touchy touchy."

What did she expect? That I'll jump for joy at her? I don't even know why she's my best friend. We walked down the road going straight to my apartment. Misao practically lives with me; I honestly can't believe I haven't charged her for rent.

"So, you're really into this Kenshin guy huh?"

"And what, my dear, makes you think that?"

"Well, the hair sniffing for one."

"That does not count! That was only due to curiosity!"

"And like they always say, curiosity kills the cat and girl you're lifeless."

I just stared blankly at her and continued to eat my ice cream. No point in letting her spoil my delicious dessert. We climbed flights of stairs, mentally cursing the landlord for not installing an elevator to this damn place. We have finally arrived. Home sweet home.

My house wasn't much. It was big enough for someone staying alone. At least that was what I thought way before Misao kept staying over night. There is one bedroom in the whole unit and I have a queen size bed that is big enough to fit the both of us. The bed practically consumed the whole room. The living room only had a sofa, a TV set and stacks of DVD's on the side. Now the kitchen is a whole new other story.

I have a huge two-door refrigerator. I know, I don't even know how those people were able to fit that in my apartment. Inside that amazing god given creation was everything a food junkie could ever want, cheese from France, sausages from Germany, and other food from every part of the world. The thing is, my parents traveled all over the world and ever time they came home, they'd bring me food.

My over-head cabinets is so full of junk food it practically became a pantry.

So as you can see, I can live through a blizzard that lasted for years with my stock of food and my amazing best friend cannot get enough of it.

We both sat on the couch, absolutely beet from today's event. All I needed was a few minutes of silence and I'd be good for the day but Misao can't give me even that.

"Hey K! Do we have classes tomorrow?"

"Why do you even go to school if you can't even listen to simple announcements? NO. We don't have classes, school holiday."

"Really? Huh. Great! We can start practicing for the pageant!"

My eyes went wide with realization. I completely forgot about that stupid thing. I still can't believe someone put me on the damn list.

"Actually no, we don't have to practice because I'm not joining. I'm quitting as soon as I step on campus."

"OH PLEASE! That's not even physically possible. Stop being an annoying brat and just join for the fun of it!"

"EXACTLY! There is NO fun in it. It's just a bunch of snobbish stuck up girly girls being all stuck up-y and girly."

"That didn't make sense at all. Not at all…"

I grabbed my noodles and turned towards the tv signaling the end of our discussion. Thank God she was sensitive enough to catch that and just stared at the tv as well.

I looked at the clock and it was already past eight. Misao is already drooling on my sofa so I decided to hit the hay. I cleaned up our trash and went straight to bed. As I was lying down trying to sleep I couldn't help but let my thoughts wander to a certain red head.

I must say he is a handsome guy. He looked too mature for his age too. But come to think of it, it would be impossible for him not to have a girlfriend I mean come on! Look at him. And when I say look I mean LOOK at him.

You can see his muscular body through a freaking t-shirt. Such a sculpted face, hand carved by the gods. Not to mention his attitude. He's so nice and funny.

I slowly fell asleep with a picture of him in my mind.

I was suddenly woken up by a scream. I jump out of my bed, took my katana and ran towards the screams, only to find misao practically burning my house down. Literally.

"WHAT THE FREAKING HELL MISAO! What do you think you're doing?!"

She looked at me with a panic stricken face.

"Cooking?"

I grunted. I took my the fire extinguisher that was so obviously placed near the stove and prevented the only place I had from burning down.

I yelled at misao for a good 5 minutes or so and went back to bed. After what I told her I am now sure that these kind of events would never happen again.

I left her sitting on the floor, hugging her knees like it the end of the world.

When I was back in my room, I felt tired again. I know that we don't have class but I have tons of homework to do.

I could not take any more stress right now. My cellphone rang. I picked it up and heard I voice I didn't know.

"Hello, who's this?"

"Uhm, Hi is this Kaoru Kamiya?"

"This is she."

"Oh great! Uh, Hi Kaoru it's Kenshin"

I almost dropped my phone as my knees started to buckle. My heart was beating faster than I thought it ever could.

"Hello? Kaoru?"

"Wha-? Oh Yeah? Yeah. Why? Is there something you need or?"

"Yeah about that. I wasn't able to copy our assignment for English and I already asked my friend, but you know, he doesn't listen to any class so I asked him for your number instead. Do you mind if I stopped over your place and grab the copy?"

Him?! Coming over MY place?! Oh Good Lord.

"Uh yeah sure. I'll text you my address."

"Yes! Thank you! Thank you! You're a lifesaver K! I'll drop by around two. Would that be alright?"

"Sure. No problem. I'd be here all day anyway." I giggled.

Lame. So LAME.

"Alright then. See you later! Bye!"

"Bye."

As I was texting my address I hope I don't misspell anything. Though that was quite hard to do due to my shaking hands and wobbly legs. I had to sit down.

I went to my bed and just lay there.

Suddenly I realized that I didn't know where those notes are. GREAT. Now I have to look for it. I glance at the clock and was stunned to see that it was already one thirty.

"THE HELL MISAO! Why did you let me sleep in?!"

I screeched. I had enough stress for one day. I was running around the room desperately trying to find the damn notes. Once I found them I took my clean clothes and ran for the bathroom.

When I got out, just in time I heard my doorbell ring.

I removed the towel on my head and brushed my hair. I looked in the mirror to see if I look presentable, once I was satisfied I ran towards the door, passing a still dazed misao.

Opening the door, he was right in front of me.

"Wow I was right! Hey Kaoru!"

I smiled at him. He seemed so poised and proper even if he's just saying hi.

"Hey Kenshin, want to come in?"

He gleamed and accepted. I watched him take in my apartment.

Good thing I cleaned yesterday.

"This is great, a place all to your self. I wish I had my own."

"What do you mean?"

" I still live with my parents. My mom didn't want me to leave since my dad worked a lot and travelled all over the world. Since I'm the youngest I was the obvious pick."

He chuckled at his own little joke. Kaoru joined in.

I then remembered what he came for.

"Oh, Kenshin here's the notes that you needed."

Handing him a bunch of papers.

"Thanks. Thank you so much. I really appreciate the help."

"No, problem. Do you want anything to drink or eat?"

"Nah, I have to go study and finish an essay due tomorrow. Thanks for the offer."

"Sure, anytime."

I escorted him to the door and watched him head out.

"Thanks again Kaoru. See you around!"