AN: I went to Vegas and I was bored, so I wrote a new story because I forgot where my other stories ended and my thoughts were all jumbled so I couldn't work on those. Sorry ^^" but, I like this story pretty much because I love charm bracelets and such. Expect me to update soon though because I already wrote most of the 2nd chapter XP. But, depending if I get any reviews, I will or won't continue. I will write the 2nd chapter though even if I don't get any reviews, but review anyways! XP

Disclaimer: I don't own RK. Sad huh…

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Love's Charms

Chapter One

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A girl stood in front of a bracelet rack, browsing through the choices. Her long black hair was pulled back into a simple high ponytail, and she wore plain dark blue jeans and a plain red tank top. Her blue eyes brightened as she saw the bracelet she wanted. It was a simple charm bracelet, nothing special, but she had wanted one ever since she was small, and had finally found one. They weren't that common, and not very popular, but she thought they were special, with so many different charms to choose from. The girl took the bracelet off the rack and she put it on, testing it on her wrist and turned it around thoughtfully. Another girl came up next to her and asked, "Hey Kaoru. Are you ready to go yet?"

"Mmm…" she replied, half listening, "Not yet Misao."

Then, after a silent short moment, Kaoru asked, "Hey, Misao, what do you think of this bracelet?"

Kaoru lifted her wrist up toward Misao's curious blue eyes, and Misao studied it for a moment, and then checked the still attached tag. Then, Misao shrugged and responded, "It's a nice charm bracelet, but it does cost $10. You could get it if you really want to."

Kaoru nodded, then told Misao, "You go ahead Misao. I'll meet up with you later after I pay for this at Starbucks. Ok?"

Misao instantly smiled and said ok. Even though Misao didn't enjoy coffee that much, she loved Aoshi, the guy who worked there. Kaoru giggled and watched her friend leave. Then she made her way over toward the cash register and took out her wallet.

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Groaning, a boy made his way over toward an empty table and started wiping the surface half-heartedly with a damp rag. His bright red hair was pulled back in a light ponytail to keep it from falling into his lavender eyes, revealing a cross-shaped scar on his left cheek. It was his first week working at Starbucks, and he already hated it. Though it was pretty good pay, he hated how the coffee smell clung to him for a while after his shift. "Oie! Kenshin!"

The boy responded with a low grunt. A guy with messy brown hair and brown eyes made his way over, wearing a plain black sweater and baggy blue jeans. "Nice look," the guy snickered, and the boy, Kenshin, turned around, his height only making the guy's neck. "At least I have a job Sanosuke," Kenshin responded, and made his way over toward another dirty empty table.

Sanosuke feigned a hurt look and said, "No Kenshin, I really meant it. That green apron totally compliments your hair and that sweaty look is so you." Sanosuke grinned at his own joke, but Kenshin just scowled even more. Kenshin looked around, and seeing that now all the tables were occupied and cleaned, he made his way toward the back to clean up a bit and take over the register so that Aoshi could take his 10-minute break. He made his way toward the back, leaving Sanosuke to his own devices.

When Kenshin came out, he saw Sanosuke flirting with a green-haired girl, acting cocky, and Aoshi still at the register. He heard Aoshi state emotionlessly, "Misao, there are people behind you. If you're not going to order anything, move." Kenshin expected the girl merely to sulk away, but instead, to his surprise, the girl just giggled and skipped over toward a table that just opened. Just then, a girl came into Starbucks with long black hair, and was beckoned over by whom Aoshi called, Misao. By then, Kenshin realized he was hesitating and told Aoshi that he would take over so that Aoshi could take his 10-minute break. Aoshi merely grunted and made his way toward the back. Then, plastering a smile over his face, he welcomed the next customer.

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Kaoru played with her bracelet while half-listening to Misao rant on about how awesome Aoshi was. In her personal opinion, Aoshi was cold and anti-social, and didn't know what her best friend saw in him, but she just nodded every few seconds. Kaoru toyed with her charm bracelet as she thought about her boyfriend, Soujiro, and the charms she might receive on special occasions. After a while, the smell of coffee beckoned her and she told Misao she was going to get some coffee and stood up and made her way over toward the line. Misao just nodded, too excited that Aoshi talked to her to care that Kaoru interrupted her.  Kaoru waited in line for a few minutes, and after the 4 customers in front of her ordered, she faced a boy with a strained smile and red hair.

"Welcome to Starbucks. May I take your order?"

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To Be Continued

Haha, so what do you guys think of it so far? I got most of the plot and the main idea in my head, but I don't know if I'll update that much since I'm such a lazy and not to mention bad writer compared to ALLLLL of you AWESOME writers out there. I envy you guys, but I still love writing so I shall continue. XPP Anyhoot…

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