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Chapter 2: Wedding Gown Blues

"Oh Kaoru! I can just see you walking down the aisle in this gown!" Mesio cried, holding the dress up to her own body and twirling around. She came to a stop in front of Kaoru. "I'm not made of money, hunny," Kaoru said after dropping the price tag in disgust. The maid of honor came into view with the most beautiful dress Kaoru had ever seen.

The sleeveless gown had white sequins in the shape of roses at the top. The pattern stopped at the waist. The bottom of the gown had a bell shape structure to it. The white silk was covered with mesh material that gave a nice swishing sound.

Kaoru stared in awe. "How much does it cost, Megumi?" Kaoru asked, wishing almost instantly she hadn't. "That amount is way over our budget. Let's just call it a day, girls. We can come back some other time," Kaoru sighed as she watched the two girls put the gowns back and walk gloomily back to Megumi's waiting car.

The drive home was silent. Kaoru stared out the passenger side window, propping her chin in her hands, watching the cars and trees go by. "Come on, Kaoru. Lighten up. I'm sure we will find your dream wedding gown at a reasonable price somewhere," Megumi said, trying to sound hopeful. Mesio added by saying, "Megumi's right. Instead of thinking 'won't' think will." Kaoru just sighed. Almost two weeks till the wedding and she didn't have a gown.

Flopping on her bed, Kaoru gave an exasperated sigh. I'll call Kenshin. He'll lift my spirits. She reached over and dialed his phone number.

"Hello?"

"Hi. It's me."

"Oh, hi baby."

"We didn't buy a gown today."

"Why not?"

"We couldn't find one within reasonable price that I liked. At the rate we're going, we may never find a dress."

"Aw, baby, don't say that. What shop did you try today?"

"Your Special Day. Megumi found a beautiful gown," Kaoru went on in full description of the gown. "It just cost to much to fit in the budget."

"Forget the budget. You go buy that gown."

"Forget the budget? You know very well we cant…"

"See you in the morning, baby." Kenshin interrupted her.

"Wait, Kenshin. I was wondering if you could come over for a few hours… or the night."

Kenshin laughed. "Sure. Either sounds fine. I'll be there in around half an hour, kay?"

"Okay. I love you Mr. Himura."

"And I love you, Mrs. Himura."

"Oh! I just love the sound of that name. See ya in a bit!"

Kaoru literally jumped out of the chair when the first knock on the door sounded. She opened it and greeted her visitor warmly. "Did ya bring a movie?" "Sure did." Kenshin held up Gone with the Wind. "Kenshin! I didn't know you watched chick flicks!" Kaoru exclaimed putting the movie into the VCR and snuggling back onto the couch with Kenshin. "I don't normally. I just heard you ranting over this movie with Megumi a couple of days ago so I went and bought it for you." "That's so sweet," Kaoru said, giving him a short peck on the lips and settling down to watch the movie.

They laughed together, cried together, and even shouted together at the TV screen, knowing very well the people couldn't hear them. By the end of the movie, Kaoru had gotten into Kenshin's lap and was laying her head on his chest, crying softly. "That was so sad, the way they ended it ya know?" Kenshin agreed and glanced over at the end table. The digital clock read almost 11:30. Kaoru lifted her head when she felt Kenshin's body move.

Ocean blue eyes meet deep violet ones for a moment. Kaoru gasped when he threw her onto her back on the couch. He was leaning over her now, kissing her ruby lips with every once of passion he could muster. Their tongues danced together until they broke apart for a breath of air. Kaoru now tossed her arms around his neck, smiling. How she loved this man. He kissed the top of her nose as he stood. She whimpered when he stood, but smiled again once he picked her up and carried her to the bedroom.

He tossed her playfully on the bed and jumped on right beside her. He propped up his head with his elbow as he watched her breathe for a moment. Kaoru looked at her beloved and smiled. She is mine. Mine nobody else's. His. He still couldn't get over the fact that his fiancée was so beautiful. Her shiny, raven black hair, her oceans blue eyes, her slim body. Oh how he loved this woman.

Kaoru noticed Kenshin's eyes were glazed over in thought. She wondered what he was thinking, and, as if he could read minds, he said, "God your beautiful," Kaoru blushed slightly and averted her eyes to the bedroom door, which was closed. "I am not. You know very well there are women prettier than me, throwing themselves on you like whores. It must be hard sometimes to remember you're engaged…" Kaoru sat up on the bed and walked over to the bay window. She crossed her arms over her chest and leaned against the wall.

"No, no Kaoru. It's not like that at all. I don't look at other women, so I wouldn't know if they were prettier." Kenshin walked over to her. "No woman could ever be as beautiful than you, Kaoru, ever." Kenshin turned her so he could see his face. When he saw she was looking down, he lifted her chin gently, so he could look into her eyes, witches were brimming with tears. "How could I ever forget that I am engaged to you? You are my day, my night, my sun, and my moon. You are my everything." Kenshin said all this still holding on her chin lightly. Kaoru managed a weak smile. "I love you, Kaoru."

They stood there for a moment, in silent admiration. This man really loves me. How could I ever doubt his love for me? Kaoru wrapped her arms around his waist and he wrapped his around hers. Rocking back and forth, Kaoru thought back in time… when she had first met the love of her life.

Lucky Star

Sung by: Madonna

You must be my lucky star

Cause you shine on me wherever you are

I just think of you and start to glow

And I need your light and baby you know

*Chorus*

Starlight, Starlight

First star I see tonight

Starlight, starlight

Make everything all right

Starlight, starlight

First star I see tonight

Starlight, starlight

Yeah

*End Chorus*

You must be my lucky star

Cause you make the darkness seem so far

When I'm lost you'll be my guide

I just turn around and you're by my side

*Chorus*

Come on

Shine your heavenly body tonight

Cause I know you'll make everything all right

Come on

Shine your heavenly body to night

Cause I know you'll make everything all right

You may be my lucky star

But I'm the luckiest by far

*Chorus*

A/N: I will go ahead and forewarn you, the next chapter will be about when our couple first met, so don't get freaked out if you read something like, "Nice to meet you, Kenshin. My name is Kaoru." I am basically going back in time.

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