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Hello! Here's the third chapter, took kinda long than the previous chapter. Just as I've said before, I ran out of ideas! Oh well, I don't know if this is ok or not. This is the best I can create. I don't know if this'll be a bit boring. Concerns a lot of thoughts, thus the chapter's title. Again all thoughts are enclosed with **. You'll notice that almost the whole chapter have ** except for the last part.

I decided to use "I" instead of "sessha" on Kenshin's thoughts. It became a bit messy and looked so redundant when I placed sessha. Plus it didn't seem to have the same effect.

Oh well..here goes. Again, review please!



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CHAPTER 3: PRIVATE THOUGHTS



**It's been more than a week since I got here. I got to know the other Kaoru and the others a lot better. They are becoming more different than my world's counterparts the longer I get to know them. First of all there's Megumi. Both are pretty, smart and feminine. But this world's Megumi, is umm.. How do you say this? ... Straightforward, and aggressive with men! My Megumi is sweet, quiet and shy. Haha.. It's funny that they're like opposites. Sanosuke and Yahiko surprise me too. They fight a lot! Well, about little things, but the name calling just won't stop especially Yahiko. Imagine cousin Yahiko, stubborn and rude? My cousin is the concrete proof that chivalry still exists in our time. A gentleman to the extreme, people might say. The only one who didn't really change is Misao. She is much like the cute Misao I love. Hyperactive and brings laughter to any room. And then there's Aoshi. This Aoshi hasn't smiled! Not even once! I know my Aoshi isn't a goof ball but he smiles and laughs anyway. That's why I liked him in the first place, he's very cheerful, polite and witty. The closest like him in this world is Kenshin. I call him Kenshin now. I think it's inappropriate to call him father, cause he just isn't my father.

Father and I weren't exactly the best of friends, partly because he's a pilot. Travels all the time. Which leaves me with mother almost all the time. I don't know about this world's Tomoe, but mother was definitely the sweetest mother ever. Kaoru once told me that Tomoe was Kenshin's late wife, and that's all I know. I didn't dare ask about how she was or how she died cause I know that these things are better left alone, especially for a person you've only met a week ago.

Aoshi and Misao went home already this morning. I am going to share Kaoru's room starting tonight. I think it's a great idea. I'll get to know this Kaoru better! Actually, I like her already, a bit like me but with a little spice. Spice you may ask? Yes, she can be a bit short-tempered at times and can give people gigantic bumps on their head. She's funny though. I know she's trying to be the most lady-like she can, but losing temper just seems to be normal for her. It's one of the factors that make Kamiya Kaoru. **

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**Another busy week for Kamiya Kaoru. Though I admit that this has to be one of the most interesting weeks of my life! I mean, no person from Kenshin's past has dropped by, Aoshi and Misao stayed for a while, and I gained a new friend. This Himura Kaoru is definitely something. She's such a nice girl, helps a bit with the chores, neat and clean, polite, doesn't eat too much unlike Yahiko and Sano here, she's doesn't like cooking but actually when she cooked last night, it was better than mine! I can see that she's very educated, acts with finesse, not too talkative and has a very long patience. She can watch Yahiko and roosterhead fight all afternoon and can still have a smile on her face! Whenever I look at her, I see the epitome of a woman. It flatters me cause we have the same face! Haha.. I just wish I could be just like her. Maybe Kenshin will finally confess that he loves me..hihi.. Maybe I should ask Kaoru-chan to help me with this. *giggles a lot* Oooooh no.. what if… what if Kenshin falls in love with her and not me? I mean she has an advantage over me.. yes I know that we are both very, very beautiful *blushes* but she is more feminine than me! Oh no.. I can't win Kenshin just with beauty! I have to do something. **

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**It seems like Himura-dono is adjusting very well. She doesn't seem to be a lot homesick anymore. Looks like she's enjoying Kaoru-dono and Misao's company. Those three look like they have known each other all their lives. Yahiko and Sano don't look like that they've been affected at all with our newcomer. Guess they just considered her as another Kaoru. Strange that Yahiko does not call Himura-dono busu. Kaoru-dono and her have the same faces! The only thing that aren't the same are the way they fix their hair. Kaoru-dono always ties her hair in a high ponytail, while Himura-dono usually wears two small barrettes. Oh well. *Sigh*

I can't stop thinking about Himura-dono! I didn't realize Kaoru-dono would look that gorgeous if she wore a less conservative style of clothing. Kimonos cover too much. I know that I mustn't be thinking this, but I just can't help it! I'm is still a guy after all. Besides, I am just appreciating beauty. That's all. Yeah right hentai! I will start drooling over my laundry if I don't block these thoughts, and if they don't get in already! Man, these two Kaorus really know how to distract a busy rurouni. They just had to come out, talk and giggle like schoolgirls in front of me! They look so kawaii. How can a worthless, old fool like me be so lucky? Ok, maybe not too old, but I am so blessed. One Kaoru is great already, but two? Oh man, I'm in heaven. **

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"Dinner is ready!" Kenshin said.

"It's about time! I'm starving already!" Sano replied then sat at the table immediately.

"Yeah me too!" Yahiko exclaimed as he joined them.

"Don't worry, sessha will serve the food now."

"Here you are Kaoru-dono!"

"Thank you very much Kenshin!"

"Here's yours Himura-dono."

"Thaaaa…" Just as Kenshin was about to hand the bowl, the bowl slipped from his hand. Both he and Himura-dono tried to catch the bowl at the same time; thus Kenshin's hand was tangled with Himura-dono's hand under the said bowl. Both looked up, stared for a while, then blushed and looked away.

"I got it Kenshin, thanks," Himura-dono said while struggling to give a small smile, however her cheeks still had a shade of pink.

**What the hell was that about? Why did I blush anyway? It's not like the first time I've ever touched a guy's hand. It felt so awkward. Urgh.. This is embarrassing. **

**Oro?! I didn't expect that I'd actually blush! I guess all that thinking made me a bit uncomfortable. I almost blew my innocent cover there! I looked so guilty! Breath..baka..breath! Try and act normal. **

"Here's Yours Sano, and yours Yahiko. Sorry about the delay I know you are both very hungry," Kenshin said with the most innocent, nothing–has-just- happened-here smile.

Yahiko bought it and ate already but Sano didn't quite believe it.

"Thanks lover boy," he winked and gave Kenshin a knowing smile.

"Oro?!" **Shut the hell up Sagara! **

**What just happened here? Did Kaoru-chan and Kenshin just blush the moment they touched hands? Stupid bowl! Why did you have to slip anyway? Kenshin no baka! You should have been more careful. And why did you blush! That wasn't me! That was the other Kaoru. And he knew that! Mou!! I knew this will happen. I need to talk to Kaoru tonight! Fast! **



A/N: I think this is the longest chapter, so far, for this fic. Its getting longer each time, don't you think?

Hope I didn't confuse you with the two Kaorus. I decided to let Kenshin call the other Kaoru Himura-dono. The two Kaorus refers to each other as Kaoru still.

Again, sorry if some characters are a bit OOC especially Kenshin.

Suggest something. My creative juices have abandoned me. Thanks!