Disclaimer:  I own paraphernalia.  Not series though.

Notes: I'm in complete and utter shock!  You guys are way too nice to me.  I didn't think this story would do so good, but thank you!  BTW—I think some people got confused at the end. *Sweatdrops* That was supposed to be an Omake, which pretty much makes fun of what's above.  I'll make sure to label it better, but just so you know, it had nothing to do with the story. 

Notes 2: You know…I'm kind of getting bored of keeping my identity a secret. *Winks*  I wonder if any of you can guess?  I'll give you err….a cookie! ^^

Warnings: Once again, bother some jocks, Sano's potty mouth and some waff.

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Chocolate Met Amethyst

Chapter 3 ~ Get a Clue

            It seemed to be that if one played a sport at the college, all brain power went towards said sport instead of other things.  Such as school.  Or listening to people.

            This was the story with Derek, who just didn't get a clue.  How many times did Kenshin have to say no?  Was the boy confused by the letter "n"?  Did he just do it to piss the redhead off?  Such were the thoughts running through Kenshin's head as he banged it against the cafeteria table.

"Kenshin, that's not a healthy thing to do," Kaoru scolded, raising an eyebrow.

"I don't care," Came the mumbled response, and then more banging.

"Maybe you can avoid him?" Kaoru suggested, slipping Kenshin's jacket underneath his head as he came up, preparing to bang his head again.  The redhead sighed and slumped in his chair.

"He just doesn't understand," He said softly.  "I think he LIKES bothering me."  That brought a scowl to Kenshin's face. 

"Maybe he has a crush on you?" Kaoru giggled, then regretted it as Kenshin turned an icy stare on her.  "Kidding, kidding!" She waved her hands frantically and sighed with relief as Kenshin went back to banging his head on the table.

"Hey," Sano greeted as he reached the table, then raised an eyebrow as the redhead continued.  "What's up with him?"

"Three guesses, and the first two count," Kaoru replied, resting her elbow on the table and her chin on her hand.  Sano shrugged and circled the table, grabbing Kenshin's ponytail.  The redhead jerked and sat up, whirling on the taller boy. "HEY!"

"Hey," Sano returned with a grin, plopping in the seat next to him.  "So the asshole is bothering you again?"

"Not again.  STILL bothering me." Kenshin grumbled, picking up his neglected sandwich and taking a bite.  Sano's eyes narrowed slightly.  "I can talk to him if ya want.'

"No, that's okay," Kenshin said, turning a small smile on Sano.  "Then next time he decides to bother me I'll just be blunt about it,"

"A simple 'fuck you' could work," Sano nodded; Kaoru giggled.  "Wait, no…he might take that the wrong way."

"SANO!" Kenshin sputtered, whirling on him.

"What?" Sano looked innocent.

            Kenshin sighed hard and banged his head once more, then left it there.  "I don't want to think about Derek Myers having a crush on me.  It's…disturbing."

"I'm only playing with ya," Sano chuckled, patting him on the back.  "But seriously, the next time he bothers you let me know.  I'll have a talk with him,"

"Thanks," Kenshin turned his head to smile at him again, and Sano grinned back. 

            Kaoru sat back and watched the two as they began a conversation, the matchmaking gears moving in her head.  She'd known Kenshin quite a while, and never had he acted like this with anyone else.  And from the way Sano was reacting….Kaoru grinned.  They would be perfect together!

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"You're doing what?" Misao Makimachi asked, raising a slim eyebrow.  Kaoru grinned and motioned across the courtyard, where Kenshin and Sano had just sat down.  Besides Kenshin, Misao was Kaoru's other best friend.  She was only a few inches shorter, and usually wore a hoodie and pants, but today was dressed simply in jeans and a shirt.  Her long hair, however, was in it's usual braid.

"Matching those two up," She repeated.  Misao looked over at them, seeming to study the two before breaking out into a huge grin.  "Oh, I see…"

"I'm thinking….a movie or something." Kaoru suggested, leaning back against the bench they were sitting on.  "Something simple, with just the two of them."

"Nah, that's to cliché." Misao stuck her tongue out.  "Maybe dinner?"

            Kaoru stuck her tongue out as well.  "And that's not cliché?"  Misao shrugged and giggled.  "Well, that's what everyone does on a date."

"Yeah, but not err…two guys." Kaoru sweatdropped and looked over at the two guys again.  Misao sighed and leaned back against the bench, sprawling her arms over the back.  "Ask someone who would know, then."

"Like who?" Kaoru blinked, glancing at the braided girl.  Misao grinned and leaned over to whisper to her, as if the two boys would here them from across the courtyard.

"Aoshi's roommate." She whispered.

            Kaoru raised both eyebrows, then grinned.  "Kamatari?"

"The one and only," Misao replied.

            Kaoru jumped up and grabbed Misao's arm, dragging her towards the dorms.  "Then let's find him!"

            Kenshin sneezed, which seemed to cause Sano to sneeze.  The two looked at each other, shrugged, then continued their conversation.