Disclaimer: T_T I don't own RK...::sob::

Me: hello all!! This is NOT a fist fanfic of mine ^_^ lol. However, this is my first "Kenshin & Kaoru" one if you know what I mean ^_~.

Sabbi: no… sorry, I haven't a clue what you mean ^_^.

Corey:… does it mean.. O_O SQUIRRELS?

Me: sorry… no squirrels Corey.

Corey: YOU NEVER HAVE ANY SQUIRLLES!

Me any ways, on with the story!

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Kaoru sneezed for what seemed like the 500th time that day. She had been coming down with something, but it was nothing to worry about. It was just the common cold. Kaoru prepared herself to go out. She and Kenshin were going to the Akabeko for dinner, and she had to look her best. Tempting feelings over came her every time she glanced in the rurouni's direction. A pressing need to be held, and loved by him. Her feelings were now almost too much to bear. But did he think the same? She couldn't tell. The wanderer's mask could not be broken through. It seemed as though he was lock in his mind, constantly thinking. Kaoru frowned at the thought. Many times, she had wanted to run to him, embrace him. Then there was Kenshin's reaction. What would he do? She sighed, heavy with thought and walked outside where Kenshin was waiting for her.

Kenshin had noticed over the past few days, that Kaoru was sick. He knew Kaoru was way too stubborn to admit it, so he never said anything; but all thoughts vanished when he saw her come out of the dojo. 'She's breathtaking.' thought Kenshin as Kaoru greeted him. The blue kimono she had chosen matched her eyes perfectly. Those beautiful sapphire eyes. He scorned himself when he realized he was staring. 'So unworthy of a man whose past has been stained.' thought Kenshin as he walked down the path with her. But he knew this wasn't a good excuse. She had shown him that she didn't care about his past. 'But, how can she love a man whose put her in so much danger?'

They walked down the paved road. Kenshin couldn't help but steal peeks at her. Kaoru seemed to notice this, and was pleased. 'At least he shows some interest in me.' she thought to herself. She tried to make conversation.

" Its beautiful out tonight." said Kaoru with a smile. And it indeed was. The cloudless sky let the lights of the stars shine through. It was very cold outside, and Kaoru sneezed feeling the consequences for not bringing a jacket.

" Bless you" said Kenshin answering her sneeze. 'Poor Kaoru-dono.' thought Kenshin to himself. Kaoru sniffed," thankyou Kenshin." a wave of nausea passed over Kaoru as she ran to the side of the road, and began to throw up. Kenshin was immediately at her side. He gently rubbed her back.

" Are you okay Kaoru-dono?" asked Kenshin worriedly. She was sick, and he wanted so hard to help her feel better.

Kaoru didn't respond, but collapsed, face down.

"KAORU!" said Kenshin turning her over. Kaoru was burning up, but the rest of her body was cold to the touch. Kenshin picked her up and brought her to the side of the road, where he placed her in his lap. Kenshin began to rub her arms, trying to make her warmer. Slowly Kaoru regain consciousness.

"K...k.. Kenshin?" asked Kaoru. Kenshin's face was blurred before her.

"Hold on Kaoru-dono!" he said picking her up, "we need to get you to Miss Megumi, that we do!"

Kaoru smiled at a thought that occurred to her. I'm in his arms. She thought as she leaned against his chest, and again lost consciousness.

Me: … that's not good…

Sabbi: I thought this was gunna be a romantic story!

Me: it is! I'm setting a plot out for you!

Corey:…no squirrels…

Me: -_- ANY WAYS.R&R