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Stage Manager Sarah CCHS Production of "OKLAHOMA!" 2001-2002 Drama Dinner Improv "The Actor and the Techi should be Friends.
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Chapter 3 - I know you.
Kenshin had been sitting with Sano for the past hour talking about what there lived had been like since they had last seen each other. Sano sighed and leaned back in his chair. "Life has sure taken it's toll...hasn't it Kenshin?" Kenshin chuckled. "Yes, it sure has, who would of thought Tomoe would order a divorce so quickly, for a while, I thought she had been joking." Kenshin shook his head and looked down. "Kenshin...you know I'm here for you buddy...not matter what happens, I'll always be right behind you." Sano smiled at his friend. Kenshin looked up and smiled back. It was silent for the next few minutes as they finished up their meal. Kenshin lifted his head to look at Sano. "Hey, Sano, how much do you know about Miss. Kaoru??" Sano looked up. "You sure are interested in her...I know that she's not the type to go back on her word. She's kept a lot of promises to Dr. Gensai and me. She lets me borrow money too, but I think that me asking her all the time is starting to bug her. Umm...what else, oh yeah, there's one thing that really bothers me about her." Kenshin's ears practically perked up. "What is it?" Sano stroked his chin in thought. "She's always has to sell stuff, Megumi bought a few things from her, but Megumi was actually hesitant to take them. She thinks they held some sentimental value. Jou-chan is also looking for 2nd or 3rd jobs to work, it seems she has big financial problem." Kenshin thought for a second, then he remembered Kaoru's dizzy spell back at the dojo. "Sano...do you know if she's been sick lately, or has some type of medical condition??" Sano shook his head. "The girls been teaching kendo almost most of her life, she's is great condition, and I would know, she's had to chase me down and beat me a few times." Sano scratched the back of his head in embarrassment. 'Guess I was jumping to conclusions...' Kenshin thought. ' Painkillers can make one dizzy, hmm, guess I was going overboard...' Kenshin stood up and put the lunch payment on the table. Sano stood as well and stretched. "I'm going to visit Katsu and see if he's still coming tonight...I'll see you later Kenshin." Sano waved and walked out the door. Kenshin smiled and left shortly after Sano. Upon leaving he saw Kaoru walking toward the apartment buildings. ' I can't get this weird feeling that you're neglecting to tell me something out of my head. Kaoru...what is it your so afraid to let anyone know....?'
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Kenshin walked a good distance behind Kaoru, only to realize she wasn't head back to her apartment yet, but heading to another set of apartment builds. ' That must be where her boyfriend lives... ' Kenshin was debating on whether or not the follow her. ' Maybe if I follow I can learn more about this guy... ' Kenshin followed Kaoru to a particular room and watched her knock. After the second knock there was still no answer. Kaoru sighed and took out a folded piece of paper from her back jean pocket and read it, then looked at her watch. She growled slightly, and instead of knocking on the door, she kicked it.
"I know your home!!! OPEN UP!!! DAMN IT!! Don't play these stupid games with me or god help me I'll-"
Before she could finish her sentence the door opened. Kenshin was expecting to she her boyfriend walk out, but what happened totally threw him for a loop. Out of no where a small boy lunged from the door with a bokken in hand. Kaoru grabbed the boy and threw him to the ground. With a smirk she looked down at him. "Yahiko...I've told you many times, you'll never be able to surprise me." The young boy called, Yahiko, stood up. He looked to be about 10 with brown spiked hair. The boy glared at Kaoru. "What do you want busu!?" "NANI!?!?" Kaoru started to clobber the poor boy. "I AM NOT UGLY!!!!" After Kaoru's ranting the two straightened themselves out. "Yahiko, I've been wondering why you've missed class these past 2 weeks, its not like you." Yahiko looked down, my parents don't want me to train, especially with-" "The rumors?" Kaoru finished for him. Yahiko nodded. "I'm sorry ugly, but for now, I can't train...gomen.." Kaoru nodded and watched Yahiko go back inside. Kenshin watched Kaoru as she turned to walk back home. Kenshin hurried ahead of her by cutting threw backyards. He met her a little while's away. "Hello Miss. Kaoru." Kaoru looked at him and smiled slightly. "Kenshin, may be you shouldn't start working till next week, I think tomorrow might be too soon." Kenshin put a hand on her shoulder. "Miss. Kaoru, if there's anything you need to talk about, you can come to me..." Kaoru pulled her eyes away from his in an effort not to cry. "Arigato Kenshin, but, really I'm fine...if I have any problems, I'll come to you, I promise." Kenshin lifted her chin so he could see her eyes. "If I find out, that you've broken this promise you just made...I'll be very disappointed Miss. Kaoru." Kenshin then walked to his apartment, and went inside. He settled himself in a chair and sighed. Then he looked around his room. "I hope my furniture gets here tomorrow..."
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Kenshin woke up to the sound of thunder. "What the...? CRAP! A fell asleep!!" Kenshin looked to his clock. "7:30!? I haven't even eaten dinner yet! And I was supposed to call Tomoe and hour and half ago!" Kenshin jumped up from his chair and ran toward the phone. A flash a lightening illuminated the area, then, black. "Kami...this is not my day, first I fell asleep, now the powers out.." A second later Kenshin heard a scream. "What the, that sounded like it came from Miss. Kaoru's room.." Kenshin walked out side and knocked on Kaoru's door. "Miss. Kaoru?? Are you all right??" Kenshin waited, but got no answer. Another flash of lightening and loud thunder occurred. Kaoru screamed again. Kenshin turned to doorknob to find it unlocked. He poked his head inside. "Miss Kaoru?" he asked quietly. ' Damn...if I could only see...' Kenshin tried his hardest to make out the shapes of any objects in front of him in as he walked through the dark apartment. His foot then tripped over the leg of a table. "ORO!!" Kenshin planned on hitting the ground, but landed on something soft. Then he heard a scream. "AHHHHHHHH!!! HENTAI!!!!" Kaoru was about to push the person off her when the power came back on. She then got a good look and her 'hentai'. Kenshin was a bright shade of red. His hands had landed on either side of her head and his hips were in contact with hers. "Miss. Kaoru! It's not what you think honest!!!" Kaoru's face started to turn scary and she practically pushed Kenshin off her and into the wall. Kaoru stood up and was now the same shade of red as Kenshin. She took a deep breath, trying to remain calm. "What are you doing in here!?" Kenshin picked himself up from off the floor and scratched the back of his head. "Well Miss. Kaoru, I heard you scream, and I wanted to make sure you were all right." Kaoru smiled at his honest intention. "Well, I didn't mean to scream, the power outage, and the thunder frightened me, that's all." Kenshin nodded. Well...I could have called but...all that matters was that you weren't in any danger. Well have a good evening Miss. Kaoru.." Kenshin made his way toward her door, but Kaoru's voice stopped him. "Matte! Would you like to stay for dinner...? I mean, if you'd like to." Kenshin smiled. "I have one request first Miss. Kaoru..." Kaoru nodded. "Anything..." Kenshin blushed slightly and smiled. "May I cook...?"
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"My god! Kenshin! I had no idea you were such a good cook!" Kaoru piled on her plate her third helping of Kenshin's grilled fish. Kenshin smiled and took another bite. "It's a skill I guess..." Kenshin got up and went into the mini kitchen to out his plate in the sink. "I'm not such a good cook..." Kaoru yelled to him in the kitchen. "My mother never had a chance to really teach me how to cook before she pasted away." Kenshin emerged from the kitchen and sat down next to her on the couch. "I'm sure no matter what, your parents would be proud of you..." Kaoru's eyes turned sad, and she looked down. "No they wouldn't...not after all the dishonorable things I've done." Kaoru put her head in her hands. "Miss. Kaoru...? Would you mind telling me what's on your mind...?" Kaoru stood up and looked out a window that showed the back half of the apartments. "Money's been tight, and I haven't been doing a very good job with keeping the dojo is working conditions. Everyday another student has to stop coming and that means I lose money. I'm looking for a second job right now, but with my wrist, it's been difficult..." "Doesn't you boyfriend help you with money...?" Kaoru then broke out into laughter. ' what's so funny...? ' Kenshin thought. Kaoru shook her head. "Sorry, I didn't mean to laugh...it's just...never mind." Kaoru started to walk back toward the couch when a funny feeling came over her. ' Oh no...not again...please..' "Miss Kaoru..?" Kenshin noticed a strange look had come upon her face. Before she could say anything, she began to fall. Kenshin, using his fast reflexes, caught her before she hit the ground. But, to Kenshin dismay, the same table leg caught his foot, the combined motion sent them both to the floor. Kenshin had made sure Kaoru had fallen on top of him as he frantically called out to her. "Miss. Kaoru!! Are you all right!? MISS. KAORU!"
Kaoru's eyes opened slowly. "W-What happened...?" Kenshin sighed, relieved she was all right. "You passed out there for a moment Miss. Kaoru..." Kaoru frowned slightly, then she noticed their position. She was staring into his lavender eyes, and a thousand thoughts ran through her mind. ' I never noticed want wonderful eye's he has. This man, he's absolutely perfect. He's beautiful, if only I, If I could just....' Kenshin's mind was also running wild. ' My god, I never thought I could find someone who's beauty could surpass Tomoe's, but she has, she's like an Angel. Wait, Kenshin, you can't do this, she had a boyfriend. Besides you just got divorced, she might think you're a player if you move on her to fast. Who am I kidding, I'm not worthy of this beauty...' Kenshin coughed slightly, bringing himself and Kaoru back to reality. "Can you stand...?" Kaoru nodded and removed herself from on top of him. Kenshin stood up and helped her sit down on the couch. "Miss. Kaoru, this is the second time you've collapsed in front of me...is there something wrong..?" Panic showed in Kaoru's face and she shook her head. "I told you already Kenshin. It's a side effect to the painkillers for my wrist..." Kaoru met his eyes again, but this time, she saw the worry in his eyes, her widened slightly ' That look, I've seen it somewhere before...' Kaoru shook her head looked down. "I didn't mean to make you worry..." Kenshin nodded, then he noticed the time. ' Crap, Sano and Katsu are coming over in twenty minutes...it's almost 9:30...' "I'm sorry Miss. Kaoru, but I need to go, I should get my sleep so I can be ready to work tomorrow." Kaoru's eye's widened. "Y-Your still coming to work at the dojo tomorrow!?" Kenshin smiled and nodded. "I'll see you tomorrow Miss. Kaoru." Kenshin made his way to the door and let himself out. Kaoru sighed. 'Kenshin, if I wasn't in so much trouble right now, maybe we could...who am I kidding...I'm just dreaming, it'll never happen...but, that look in your eyes, its so familiar, I feel, as if I've known you before now..'
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Kenshin walked out of Kaoru's apartment and leaned against the guardrail. ' Why is it now all of a sudden, I feel some strange connection with her. Her eye's haunt me at night...now that I think about it, I've dreamed of those same exact eye's, but filled with fear, and worry...nah, I'm just imaging things I've just met her the other day...but...maybe...' Kenshin's thoughts were cut off as he saw Sano and Katsu coming up the stairs. Sano had his hands in his pockets and had a strange look on his face, one Kenshin couldn't quite explain. "Sano...is something the matter..?" Sano looked up and shrugged his shoulders. "I had a weird dream while I was taking a nap, if just...sorta freaked me out..." Kenshin nodded, then looked to Katsu. "It's been a while Kenshin, Sano told me how you wanted the info and your crushes boyfriend..." Kenshin raised an eyebrow and looked at Sano. "Crush...?" Sano smiled and shrugged. "Maa Maa, I was only kidding." Kenshin sighed. "Lets go inside and discuss this..." Kenshin opened the door letting Sano and Katsu in first. Kenshin then looked to Kaoru's door to find her looking out it. ' Huh...? Is...she crying...? ' Kaoru's eyes started straight into his, and he heard her thoughts in his heart. ' I know you...we know each other...somehow I know I've met you before now and something tells me maybe, you can help me...Kenshin, help me...' and with that Kaoru retreated back inside and locked the door. Kenshin stood outside his door, trying to gather all that had just happen. ' What's going on...' "HEY KENSHIN! You coming!?" Kenshin shook his head and went inside. The strange feeling that his life was about to change drastically, never leaving his mind.
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A/N- As you can see, Kaoru's starting to remember Kenshin in their other life, but Kenshin being Kenshin, he's completely confused. I know the first chapters have nothing to do with any of them remembering the past, but I thought it would be easier for Kaoru and Kenshin to start remembering after they got to know each other. Sano's dream will be explained next chapter, along with Katsu revealing the boyfriends true identity. I PROMISE there will be action in the later chapters. I already have a great climax scene picked out. *evil laughter* Um...I'm debating on whether or not Yahiko should play a bigger part, be he most likely will. EXCUSE ALL SPELLING ERRORS!!. Till Next time! JA! =^.^=
~Kawaii Ayame~
