Author's notes: Chapter 5 up! . I don't know but I'll let you see the chap. now.

Disclaimer: I don't own RK or GK.

Key:

"Talking"

'Thoughts'

«Flashback»

¤Dream Sequence¤

Chapter 5:

Kaoru awoke the next morning utterly confused.

'How did I get here?'

She slowly got up and looked around her.

"Maybe I went home unconsciously. But,"

Then she looked at herself.

"Why am I still in my school uniform?"

Kaoru kept on pondering on those thoughts when her father entered her room.

"Good morning, Kaoru-chan."

"Ohayo, Otou-san."

"How was your rest? Did you sleep well?"

"I surely did father. Demo, how did I get here and why am I still in my school uniform?"

"Well, Kenshin brought you here last night and tucked you in."

"Oh." Kaoru softly replied.

She then unconsciously looked at the bracelet that wrapped around her wrist. A small smile formed on her lips.

Her father saw this and smiled as well.

"Maybe you should get ready for school."

Kaoru looked up and raised her eyebrow.

"Well daddy, I AM dressed for school. But maybe I'll just stay home today."

"Are you sure dear? I mean, you will be missing a lot and…"

"Daddy. I'll be fine. I can just let one of my friends bring my homework here."

"Alright then. I'll call Kenshin to bring your homework here."

"Oh daddy. For all I know Kenshin might be your favorite among my friends."

"Well, he is the one that I can trust the most."

Kaoru giggled with what her father said.

"What is so funny?"

"Well, with your big trust in him, the next day you would be telling me that I am engaged to him."

"You never know. I might."

With that her father left the room. Kaoru's smile slowly faded.

'That would never happen, father. That would never happen.'

A lone tear fell from her eyes.

"Why am I crying?"

She wiped the tear that escaped from her sapphire eyes and stood up.

"Today is a new day. I will leave my problems and sorrows behind for a moment."

So she quickly dressed up. She went down the stairs and joined her father for breakfast.

At school, our little red head is doing great concentrating in class.

"Himura!"

"Huh? Ah, y-yes sensei."

"Could you please pay attention? This is a very important thing."

"Yes, sensei."

Okay. So he's not doing great. In fact, he is worried about Kaoru. She didn't come to school today.

'Kao-chan. Where are you?'

The bell rang. Everybody went out of his or her classrooms to freedom. All were happy except for one.

Kenshin didn't do very well. He was very worried about Kaoru.

"Hey man!"

Kenshin turned around and saw Sano looking at him with concern.

"You okay?"

"Yeah. I'm fine Sano. Thanks."

With that Kenshin started to leave.

'Okay. So let's check if I have everything.

Bag: Check

My Homework: Check

Kaoru's Homework: Check

Unwrinkled Uniform: Check

Clean Well Being: Check

Clean and Handsome Face: Check

Hey! Wait a minute. Why am I worrying about my personal appearance? Hmm. Well, anyway have to get going now.'

Kenshin continued to walk towards the Kamiya's house.

When Kenshin got there and rang the doorbell, two very hyper little girls greeted him.

"Hello. Who are you?" the smaller of little girls said.

"Um, I am Himura Kenshin."

"I'm Suzume. Who are you looking for?"

"I'm looking for Kamiya Kaoru."

"You mean Kaoru-nee?"

"Uh, yes?"

The girl turned her back on Kenshin and yelled.

"KAORU-NEE!"

"Nani, Suzume?" Kaoru said as she came out from the kitchen.

"Someone is here to see you."

"Who is it?"

"He said his name was…was…"

"Suzume-chan, who is it?"

Kaoru came out to see who it was. When she finally saw whom it was, her eyes suddenly widened.

"Ken—shin."

"That's it!" Suzume suddenly shouted. "His name is Himura Kenshin."

Everyone just sweat dropped. Then someone cleared his throat.

"Ahem. If you people don't mind, I think our guest would want to come in?"

They all looked behind them and saw Kamiya Koshijiro looking at them with a raised eyebrow. Kaoru snapped out of her reverie and said,

"Oh, of course. Here. Come in."

Kenshin first looked at the two smiling little girls, at Koshijiro, at Kaoru then went in. When he finally came in, the closing of the door seemed very loud for Kenshin.

"Um, maybe I'll just go out for a walk. Then I'll come back." Kaoru said.

"I'll go with you then, Kao-chan." Kenshin quickly said.

"Oooh. Kao-chan. I think Ken-nii is Kaoru-nee's boyfriend." Suzume said not knowing the truth.

Both teens blushed bright red. Then Koshijiro cleared his throat yet once more.

"Now what are you two waiting for? Go on. No one is stopping you."

Kaoru smiled at her father and left with Kenshin following behind her.

They both walked in silence through the busy streets of Tokyo. Both went on without uttering a single word until they came to the park.

Kaoru sat on one of the benches and Kenshin followed suite. They didn't talk but just look at the lovers pass by.

"It's a nice night." Kaoru suddenly said.

Kenshin snapped out of his reverie and looked at her curiously. Kaoru sighed and let out a small weak giggle but it just made Kenshin confused even more.

"What's so funny?" Kenshin asked, looking at her like she's crazy.

"Nothing. I just remembered the times when we would look up at the night sky together."

"Oh. That." Kenshin smiled at the thought as well. Somehow, he did miss those nights alone with Kaoru. Then suddenly, an idea came into Kenshin's red head.

"Kaoru?"

Kaoru looked at Kenshin upon hearing her name. "Nani?"

"Come with me."

"Doushite?"

"Datte."

"Nani datte yo?"

"Because. Fine. I'll just have to carry you then. Like old times."

Kaoru's eyes widened. Kenshin then gingerly picked her up bridal style and carried her to a near by cab.

"At the nearest pier and step on it!" Kenshin told the driver while trying to hold Kaoru down.

When they got to the pier, Kenshin led Kaoru out of the cab. They headed for the sea shore after paying the cab, of course.

"Kenshin. Where are we? Where are you taking me?"

"You'll find out soon enough, Kao-chan."

Actually, Kenshin was covering Kaoru's eyes while guiding her near the beach.

"Kaoru," Kenshin commanded, "Take your shoes off."

"Why?"

"Do you trust me?"

"What?" Kaoru said, seemingly shocked.

"Do you trust me?" Kenshin repeated a bit firmly.

"Yes." Kaoru said slowly.

"Then do as I say."

Kaoru took off her shoes as Kenshin uncovered her eyes. Kaoru looked around then looked up at the night sky. She gasped in delight then looked at Kenshin with a smile.

"This is beautiful."

"I knew you would like it." He said with a small smile on his face.

"Like it? I love it! Thank you so much Kenshin. It's like the old times." Kaoru said while hugging the childhood friend.

Kenshin then let go of her a little. Just enough to look at her and stare into her endless sapphire eyes.

"Kaoru, would you do me a favor?"

"What is it?"

"Kiss me."

Has kenshin realized his feelings? Or is he just practicing? We still have a long way to go.

Dreamaker: Hi guys. Long time no see. Sorry for the delay. I just sort of got a little bit of writers block. But don't worry. I'll be continuing this fic now. Hope you liked it. R&R!