So? Did all of you like the first chapter? I only received one review *sob* but maybe somebody will review on this chappie and ill update later especially since I had to have all my wisdom teeth removed two days ago and Im not leaving home for a while. Anyway, enough about me.

In the last chapter Kenshin was dreaming about Tome and Kaoru...dun dun DUNNNNN!!!! What will happen now? Lets go ask Kaoru shall we? *evil grin*

I hope you enjoy and this time REVIEW PLEASE!! ^_^

Disclamer: I don't own kenshin. Or kaoru. Or anybody else I write about except me. They are owned by all the other people who I don't know. So yeah, that about covers it.

STORY!! I ORDER YOU TO BEGIN NOW!! GO!! BEGONE!!!

Kaoru Kamiya was sweeping the front steps. Yahiko was training while she watched nearby. It wasn't hard training, just conditioning work for the jujutsu lessons he had asked for a few weeks ago. If only Kenshin had really meant it then.... Kaoru looked over to the man she "secretly" loved dearly. She had known many people noticed already, especially Tae, but she liked to pretend they were in the dark.

She was certain he didn't notice though. Damn idiot kaoru thought. There he was over there, washing clothes as always. He always seemed happiest doing chores. The others were extremely happy she allowed him to cook, and Kenshin never seemed to mind doing whatever Kaoru asked of him. Well, he is a much better cook then you, Kaoru, no matter how much you like to pretend otherwise. Ah yes, the voice inside her head always seemed to have a comment. So? What's so wrong with that? The voice snickered and left Kaoru unanswered. "Uncle Kenni, come play with us!!" Little ayame and suzume were on him then, hugging Kenshin as if he would go play with them if he was tackled so many times that he couldn't get up until he said yes and abandon his washing to take them for a piggy-back ride. Fortunately for them, this plan of action worked every time. Wish I were allowed to tackle him too...she was off in her own dreamland then, imagining tackling Kenshin from behind when no one was around and him smiling happily. Nobody seemed to notice she was sweeping the same spot absent-mindedly.

Later that day nobody was around except Kaoru and Kenshin. Kaoru hadn't noticed the time go by and was wondering where everyone had gone. Kenshin interrupted her musings. "Ms. Kaoru? Will you come to fish with me? I would really like some company." He already had his fishing gear set and was ready to leave. "Alright." Said Kaoru, not thinking much of it. "Thank you ms kaoru" He smiled and together they walked towards Kenshin's favorite secluded fishing spot. Will he ever get rid of the ms? Whenever I hear that it depresses me. She walked on, still silent. Kenshin didn't say a word.

Kaoru was sitting next to Kenshin. They were leaning next to the tree far away from the bridge. The fishing pole was set and Kaoru was watching him fish. "Kaoru?" kenshin hadn't moved, but she had heard it. "Yes kenshin?" she was polite, but silently shocked. Did he just say "kaoru"? Not "ms kaoru"? He finally said "Kaoru"!!! oohh this is a great day!!! uh oh, am I blushing? She thought. Kaoru quickly patted her face and tried to stop smiling. A butterfly flew overhead, and Kenshin turned slowly. They were next to a tall shady tree blocking the view from the road and the river. Kaoru occasionally wondered why he liked to come here but had never asked. "Kenshin, why do we always come to this spot? Is it the best for fishing or something?" "No. It's the best place to say something that ive been to afraid to say before...." "Oh. What is that Kenshin? You know you can tell me anything. Is something bothering you?" Kaoru moved closer to Kenshin wondering what he could possibaly have been afraid to tell her. Whatever it was, she was certain it would be important. He turned to her, closer still. Now, they were only inches apart. 'I've never had enough courage to tell you that, well..." Kenshin paused and then said the words so fast Kaoru wasn't sure if she heard him right. "'Kaoru, I've loved you for so long but I've been to afraid to say so that I have." Kaoru was paralyzed. Her brain was taking to long to process "w-what w-was t-t-that a-again?" Kaoru only managed to say "wha-?" before her throat clenched up. Her brain was lost in a flurry of excitement. Kenshin smiled and repeated himself slowly. "Kaoru, I love you that I do." Suddenly but softly his hand was on her check and guiding her mouth to his for a kiss...Kaoru closed her eyes and...