Author's Note: So, here's chapter two... I had a serious case of writers' block. I had no idea where I wanted the story to go. Now, I think it's going to be a fluffy little three-shot that ends happily-ever-after! Thanks to Onhiro and Raberba girl for reviewing! hands delicious chocolate-chip cookies I hope you enjoy the newest chapter!

REVISED 11/27/11

Confused

Chapter 2: Crisis

SPANISH

"¿Como estás?"

"Bien, ¿y tú?"

"Mal. Megumi, I have a problem."

Megumi raised a perfectly shaped brow. "And what would that be, Tanuki? Time of the month?" she asked. "What? No! I have nothing to wear with Kenshin tonight. You have to come on an emergency shopping spree with me." Kaoru answered. "And I thought you didn't like him." Megumi said, smirking. Kaoru scowled at her and muttered, "That's not the point. I haven't been on a date in ages, I have nothing to wear. Help me."

Megumi's eyes lit up with glee. Shopping was her kind of thing. Megumi was known as the girl who would buy Prada scarves and wear them just once. She was definitely equipped to help Kaoru out. "Okay... I know this cute little boutique that has really good dresses. OH! You'll need new shoes and a purse to match, and-"

"MEGUMI!" Kaoru yelled. "All I need is a nice shirt and a skirt, and maybe some shoes. And since you so obviously have forgotten, I must remind you that I am not as financially stable as you. We are going to the mall, not some expensive boutique where they give you dirty looks if you're in high school." Megumi sighed and glared at Kaoru. "Fine. I should have known you wouldn't give your all." she sniffed. "I'll help you, but you'll owe me. I hope you're willing to pay the price for your disappointing actions."

Kaoru snorted. Was Megumi serious? It was just a trip to the mall to buy some clothes. Maybe it wasn't such a good idea to ask for the fox's help. But, she did need some clothes. She wasn't so good at picking out new outfits... Kaoru sighed. She had no choice. "Megumi, you're such a drama queen. What do you want?"

The vixen smiled. "I want you to get Misao to ask Aoshi out before prom. Do that, and I'll help you get your little shirt and skirt."

Kaoru was dumbfounded. She had been sure Megumi would want something for herself, like makeup imported from Paris or something! Instead, she asked for Kaoru to do some matchmaking? What was going on? Kaoru gave Megumi a bewildered look. "What? Why? You don't get anything out of that." Megumi smirked. "I'm tired of that girl following the ice-block around like a lovesick puppy. She needs to get her head in the game and do something. You promise you'll get Misao to ask out Aoshi?"

Kaoru warily looked at Megumi. "Okay, but you still have to help me."

"I will."

"Then you have yourself a deal."

MATH ANALYSIS

"Psst!"

Pause.

"Hey! Misao!"

Longer pause.

"PSSST!"

Misao finally turned around and glared at Kaoru. "Whaddya want? I'm trying to work out this problem! Do you know what the exact value of cos5400 is?" she hissed annoyedly.

"Well, no, but I was wondering if you wanted to go to the mall with Megumi and I tonight. I need some clothes for the date with Kenshin." Kaoru said. Misao instantly brightened. "The mall? Of course I'll come! Why didn't you say that in the first place?" she excitedly whispered.

Kaoru sighed mentally. "Okay, I'll pick you up at six."

HEALTH

Kaoru was discretely trying to text Misao while the teacher droned on about eating disorders.

"i told u 6 c u l8r" she typed.

She wasn't doing too well at hiding her phone.

"Kamiya..." warned the teacher. "You know cell phones are against the rules. Give it here." he said, peering at her through his thick glasses. Kaoru sighed and slapped her phone in the teacher's outstretched hand. "You can have your parents pick it up after school. As I was saying, anorexia is very dangerous if left untreated..." The teacher finally walked off to bother some other student. Kaoru glared at his retreating back.

She looked up at the clock.

Would her unspoken wish come true?

Would the small, insignificant pieces of plastic marking the passing of time align in the most wonderful formation possible?

Kaoru's wish came true.

The bell clanged like there was no tomorrow. Kaoru gleefully grabbed her books and flew out of the classroom and to her locker. School was out for the day, and she needed to get home and make her mom get her phone. She was going to the mall tonight!

Author's Note: I hope no one was disappointed by this chapter. I don't have a beta-reader to make it pretty. Does anyone know how to get a beta-reader? If you see any mistakes, please let me know.

Please, please, ice cream with a cherry on top review! I have some delicious chocolate-chip cookies that I'm sure someone will enjoy.

See you next chapter!