Summary: Kaoru was reaaalllllyyyy angry at Yahiko and Sano coz they kept on pestering her. She left the house and the two guys were left all alone , unsure of what to do.

When Kenshin arrived at the dojo, he didn't notice any different. Merrily, he said,

"Kaoru-Dono? Is dinner ready?"

silence...........

"Kaoru-Dono? Are you there?"

"She's gone" a voice emerged.

"Sano? What are you doing here? Why aren't you at your home?"

"Kenshin, we got some news to tell you." Said Yahiko.

"News? What news? Tell me after we found Kaoru, ok?"

"That's the news. Kaoru hasn't come home until now. She just disappeared during the afternoon and we haven't see her since then." Said Sano

Yahiko nudged him. "Stop telling him lies. Tell him the truth, Sano."

"Is there something that I'm missing here?" Kenshin asked suspiciously.

"Before we'll tell you everything, can you cook us some food? Haven't eat yet from morning." Said Sano.

"Sure." Now Kenshin's more confused than ever. Why hadn't Kaoru made them their lunch before leaving? Something must have been wrong. Really wrong. "But just do me one favour ok? Help me prepare the food, coz I'm starving as well."

"No problem!!!!!" They both chorused. What on earth is WRONG with them, Kenshin thought. They have never, and I mean NEVER tolerate kitchen helping. Now they're like......changed. It must be because of Kaoru's disappearance. Oh well, at least I got some helping hands. Better get going. "O.k. who's up for some miso soup?" Kenshin asked. He just LOVE cooking. It's part of his life, like fighting.

"Oh me, me, ME!!!!!"

Kenshin smiled. Thank goodness I met them. Finally I found people who appreciated my cooking skills and not scorn me because I'm a guy.

"Bring it on."

Kaoru sighed. It's almost dark and there are less people on the road. Now you've done it, Kaoru thought. How could you just lose your temper like that? It's not like it's the first time Yahiko and Sano annoys me. And anyway, it's partly my fault, not theirs. What's WRONG with me?

She looked around. She had been running for the past.....she didn't know. Now she was leaning against a brick wall somewhere near the town. Around her, lights began to be lit and she can hear people inside the buildings that surround her. I must go home now, she thought. Kenshin must've been worried sick about me. No, he wouldn't do that . He's not that kind of person. She recalled the picture that she had been thinking while she was cooking. The thought made her blush. She was thinking of how would it feels like kissing KEnshin full on the mouth, and other 'dodgy' things. Her face turns beet red. Stop it, Kaoru. Just focus your mind and take a deep breath. Now you are going to go home and accept whatever they are going to do to you. Just.....relax.