A/N: OK, here is Chapter 3. Also, since Maddy isn't a member of ff.net but still wrote a MAJOR part of this fanfic, here is her e-mail in case you have any questions, etc. Maddy's e-mail: Espeon92889 One more thing: We will be alternating who writes the author's note every chapter. This one was written by me, Rivenstarr, so the next one will be written by Maddy.

Disclaimer: Me no own Rurouni Kenshin. There. Plain English. Well...sort of...

Chapter 3

"Misao?" Kaoru paused while unrolling her sleeping bag.

"Yeah? No, wait. Let me guess. He'll be here in...20 min."

"Do I look OK?

"For the THOUSANDTH time, you look FINE." Misao smiled.

"Kaoru, can I invite some other people, so it's a real sleepover party? Maybe with more people, there will be a better chance of cheering Kenshin up."

"Do you need to?" Kaoru sounded reluctant.

"It won't look like you ran here to sleep in the same house as Kenshin." Misao watched Kaoru blush as she quiklly nodded 'yes!'

"Great. I'll be right back."

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Misao picked up the phone and dialed Kamatari's number.

'This should be interesting.' she thought.

"Hello, this is Kamatari."

"Hey, it's Misao. I'm having a sleepover at my house and was wondering if you wanted to come."

"Well, little girl, depends on who's gonna be there."

"Kamatari!"

"Sorry, but you ARE only a sophmore. I mean, I'm a junior and SO much more popular and sexier than you or that Kaoru girl you're friens with."

"....."

"Oh, sorry, what were you saying Misao?"

"That wasn't nice, but I guess I'll tell you who's gonna be there, K?"

"I'm waiting....."

"Well, there's me, Kaoru, I'm inviting Megumi, and....oh yeah, i forgot to say, this whole thing is to cheer Kenshin up after the fire, so it's a surprise for when he gets here in, like, 20 min. I think."

"Oooh, Kenshin against all of you? How will the poor guy survive?"

"Aw, shuddup Kamatari, you coming or not?"

"Well it will most certainly be entertaining. When should I be there?"

"Come now, the rest of the guests will be here soon, too. And bring a sleeping bag and stuff."

"Oh, I don't get to sleep with Kenshin?"

"Pervert!! I'm hanging up!"

"See you soon, ugly little girl."

Misao hung up the phone, fuming.

"That weirdo! I almost wish I didnt invi...oh, well, I guess it's too late now.....hopefully Megumi will be nicer."

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"Misao?" Kaoru called from the other room,

"When is-"

"He'll be here soon, OK, KAORU?!"

"Sorry, I'm just-"

"Nervous, I know, I know. I just have one more person to invite and then I'll help you with you'r hair, okay?"

"Thanks, Misao."

"Yeah, right.....um." Misao grumbled as she picked up the phone to call Megumi.

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"Hello, you've reached the Takani residence."

"Megumi? It's Misao."

"what do you want?" Megumi sneered into the reciever.

"to invite you to my house for a sleepover."

"And who will be attending this....gathering of yours?"

"Kamatari, and Kaoru-"

"Kaoru's such a whiny bitch." muttered Megumi under her breath.

"Oh, and Kenshin Himura."

"KENSHIN will be there?" Megumi asked. Misao could just imagine her growing fox ears.

"Yes."

"Well, this sounds delighful. I'll be there in a flash. Bye, now."

Megumi hung up, smiling to herself. She went to her closet and plled out some clothes, a pink sleeping bag, and a flashlight.

'Well, well. tonight should be fun.' she thought as she left the house.

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