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A/N: Hello Everyone!! So here's the fifth chapter of this story. Hope you will like it. As usual Thank you soooooo much for all those who had given in their reviews, you wouldn't know how much those few sentences of your reviews mean to me! To Howard, a friend I obviously cannot live without, thanks for all those cool idea and tips!! Alright enough of me ranting....Enjoy!!
Chapter 5
Kenshin was in a very horrible mood. Not only Soujirou had been checking up on him for the fifth time in one hour, but he just had an argument with one of his co-worker, Yumi. He knew that she was a very famous actress and that she was shishio's girlfriend, but that doesn't give her the right to boss him around or comment his way of working. After she had walked into his office demanding him to hand in his latest demo. He had been polite enough to tell her that he's still working on it. But when she had said that he would never get anything finish if he kept on at this pace, he somehow couldn't keep his temper down any longer. He yelled at her and tells her to mind her own business. Obviously Yumi went and report his attitude to her boyfriend and now Shishio sent him a note saying he wanted all of the song demos on his table in two days.
Kenshin felt like running up to Yumi and yank her head off, but since he couldn't possibly do that he took out his temper on his manager instead. Soujirou being the kind of person he is put up with Kenshin's temper as usual.
"You Know Seta, you don't have to keep checking up on me all the time. I'm working as fast as I could here. So why don't you just get lost!" he said irritatedly "I wish I could, like you said, 'get lost', but I couldn't do that until I'm done with afew other things here. Oh and I brought you coffee." He said holding up a mug of steaming caffeine.
"Thanks. Just put in on the table." Replied the redhead, not taking his eyes off the work he's doing.
"Alright...Oh I almost forgot. Here's the address for the press conference tomorrow. I'll just leave it here on the table. Take a look at it, and um, if you don't know how to get there...I'll be glad to drive you." Looking up at his manager Kenshin returned a weak smile. Gosh. If it wasn't for Soujirou I don't know how I'll ever get through all these things. "Thanks alot Souji I'll take a look at that when I'm done with the lyrics here. And I promise if I really had no idea where the place is I'll definitely call you up alright." "Sure! See you later then." The young manager chirped and bounced out the door. I really had no idea how he could always seemed so happy. Wish I could do that as well. Guess I should get back to work now.
'BEEP,BEEP, BEEEEP.' Couldn't ignore his ringing cell phone any longer, Kenshin got up from the spot he had been sitting and stalk over to the table where his phone laid. Frowning he look at the ringer's ID. His frown changed into a warm smile at the sight of the familiar name.
"Hello. Yea, Tonight? Hmm... Got loads to finish off. Is there anything important?
How does tomorrow night sound. I think I'm pretty free then. Alright great tomorrow then. Yea. Bye." He hung up smiling lightly to himself. It's always nice to hangout with Sanosuke after all the hard work.
Walking back to sofa Kenshin closed his eyes and let his mind drift. He had known Sanosuke for many years. They had been best friends at school and are still best friends now. They had alot in comon,although Sano was quite afew years younger than him but he had always felt the guy could be way too mature for his age (if he wanted to). His thoughts were interrupted by a little knock on the door. Opening his eyes he saw none other than Sojirou standing in the doorway.
"Um..I just came to say I'm going home now. Do you want anything else??" Kenshin stared blankly in return, " No thanks Souji, I think I'll go home now as well. I work better at home." Standing up he gathers all his things and stalk past soujirou.
A smile still on his face, Soujirou shook his head lightly and turns to follow Kenshin down the office's hallway.
"Just put the cookies on the table, Kaoru." Cried Megumi from the kitchen. Kaoru did as she was told. Megumi, Misao, and herself had reached Sano's apartment afew hours ago. After watching some silly gameshows the three girls decided to do some baking for their little hanging out party. Megumi had urged Sano and Yahiko to help but the two boys decided it would be better if they just stay where they are, that is infront of the TV set. Misao strolled into the living room with a bowl of crisps.
" Saanoo?? Are you sure he's really coming?? It's already half past eight." "Um for the tenth time Misao. Yes he's coming, atleast that's what he said." The last few words came out no more than a whisper.
"What if he doesn't show up?" Scratching his head Sano turned to his brother. "Yahiko why don't you tell her. If I have to say it one more time I guess I'll go insane." He whispered slowly.
"Look, Misao. Kenshin's really busy. He had tonnes of stuff he need to get done in a single day. But he's also a kind of guy who keeps his word. When he said he's coming, he's coming you get it. Now stop asking." "But Yahiko that's exactly what I meant. What if he's so busy he couldn't spare afew hours hanging out." "There! you seem to get the point. So stop talking I'm trying to watch a show here!" the young boy grumbled.
Pouting Misao had no choice but to put her bowl of snack on the table and joined the two guys on the couch. At a quarter past nine the two older girls had joined the others on the couch. None had spoken much, 'cause their so called distinguished guest hadn't arrive yet. Inwardly the tension is running pretty high for Sanosuke. He knew how much the three girls wanted to meet his friend. And if he doesn't show up they would be utterly dissappointed. Damn Kenshin, where the hell are you.
"Umm..girls...what about a game of poker to kill off some time??" All he received for answer were the death glare from the three girls.
" Fine I'm really sorry. Maybe he's really busy or something...how bout I-----"
'DING DONG, DING DONG, DING DONG' "Hey that must be him I'll get it." cried Sano jumping up from the couch. Misao and Megumi got so excited that they jumped up and followed Sano to the door as well. Kaoru on the other hand ran off into the nearest room for refuge. Yahiko seeing all the girls' reaction muttered "Girls" Sano threw open the door. And infront the three of them stood a pizza deliveryman.
"Hi. Here's the pizza you ordered." "We didn't order any pizza! Go away!!" Sano yelled and slammed the door shut. Megumi and Misao looked at each other and heaved a sigh. They followed Sano back into the living room crestfallen.
"So? Who's it?" Sano glared at his brother." It's some stupid pizza guy."
"Oh I see. Yea that happens. Maybe the lady next door ordered it." He said to the two girls, who are now exchanging confused glances.
"Hey Kaoru! Come out it's only the pizza guy." He shouted towards the closed door of the connecting room. Kaoru walked out looking slightly shy.
"Didn't know you ordered a pizza Yahiko." She said silently
"Nah we didn't, it's probably the apartment next door!" muttered Sano.
'DING DONG!, DING DONG! , DING DONG!' "There it goes again. Would someone mind telling that pizza guy to go away. I'm going to go call 'Mister Famous' up and see if he's coming or not." Throwing up his hands in frustration Sano stalked off into his bedroom with Megumi and Misao tailing behind him.
'DING DONG!, DING DONG!, DING DONG!' "Alright I'm coming hold on there." shouted Kaoru as she walked towards the door.
Kaoru threw the door open.
"Sorry but we didn't order any—" she stopped short because instead of the expected pizza delivery guy infront of her stood the pop singer. His flaming red hair was tied up into a high ponytail and his trademark glasses still perch on his nose. And on his hand was a tray of pizza. "You!" He grasped in surprised to see the raven-haired girl.
He took a step back at take a look at the room number again. "I'm sorry I must have mistaken the room." He said coolly.
"No um actually--! Kaoru stammered 'BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!' Using his free hand he pulled his cell phone from his pocket.
"Hello. Yea. I'm here in the building. But I guess I've came to the wrong ---." At the moment Sano came walking out into the hallway his cell phone still pressed to his ears. He turned and looks towards the door and saw Kenshin. Shutting his cellphone he quickly ran to the door. With his girlfriend and Misao obviously at his heels.
"My goodness. Thought you're not coming anymore!!" he cried ushering Kenshin into the apartment.
"Hey Kenshin.Thought you've forgotten us." Yahiko nagged from the couch as the crowd entered the room.
"Hey! I promised I'd be here didn't I." Kenshin replied chuckling at the boy.
"Alright Kenshin. Afew people here I'd like to introduce here. This is Megumi, my girlfriend." Sano said pushing Megumi forward.
"Nice to meet to Himura san." She said beaming "Call me Kenshin," he said, shaking her hand lightly, which caused the girl to blush from head to foot.
Sano gestured his hand towards another young girl, " This is Misao, a good friend of mine." "Hi, I'm Makimachi Misao. Very happy to meet you. Can I call you Kenshin as well?!" Kenshin blinked afew times before chuckling. "Sure call me anything you like." "Thanks, you can call me Misao or Misao chan whichever one you want."
"Or you might as well call her weasel girl like I do." Sano suggested nudging his friend's elbow.
"Sanoooo!!" stammered the girl.
"And lastly this is---er where did she go?? Hold on there Kenshin she's really shy." "Sano"....Megumi jerked her head towards the closed kitchen door.
A surprised look came to Sano but he shrugged and then he spotted the pizza tray his friend was holding.
"What's that Kenshin?"
"Pizza...well I ordered it on the way here and I told them to deliver it incase I'm late. Met the pizza guy on my way up here. I found out you guys refused it so I guess it's better if I just bring it up myself."
"Oh great why don't you put it in the kitchen then. Er I think another friend of mine's in there as well. I think you've already met her." The host said winking at his friend.
Kenshin walked into the tiny kitchen and undoubtly found Kaoru sitting on one of the counter. Putting the pizza down on the table he turned to her.
"Um hi. Great to see you again. Didn't know you're a friend of Sano's. So what are you doing alone in here?" he asked coolly.
Grabbing the nearest chocolate chip cookie from the basket she answered lighty. "I'm eating these cookies." Woh. He's even cuter up close. I totally love those hair.
Throwing the glasses he wore onto the counter Kenshin moved closer to Kaoru.
"They looked really good can I have some?" he asked his eyes glittering.
"Err—sure." She said handing him the basket.
The redhead accepted the basket and they were both silent for a while.
"Look I.." they said at the exact same time.
"Um you go first." Kaoru said blushing slightly.
"Fine..er...I.. er" Come on Kenshin why are you stuttering. Just say it and get it over with
"I'm sorry I almost ran you down the other day. I was really in a hurry." He said not looking at Kaoru in the face.
"It's okay..actually I was kinda spacey that morning, didn't know where I was going so it's not really your fault I was right in the middle of the road. So we're square."
Kenshin looked up to see a heart melting smile on the girl's face.
"If you say so.... Hey I've never get to introduce myself, have I? I'm Himura Kenshin. A pleasure to meet you." He held out his hands which Kaoru gladly shook it.
"Nice to meet to you too..I'm Kamiya Kaoru." She answered grinning.
"Cool! Um I think we should share that cookies with the others, they're pretty good." He said glancing at the cookie basket.
"You liked them? I helped with baking them." At that moment Sano appeared at the door.
" What ya doing in there, the movie's on. And we're all starving out there." Sano grabbed the pizza from the top of the counter and hurried out of the kitchen.
Keshin shrugs and solemnly follow his friend out the door. By the time Kaoru had came out into the living room Kenshin had resumed his cool personality. Kaoru felt all the warm radiation from him a moment ago vanished. It was as if he had to keep up his image of coolness infront of everyone. She started to wonder which personality was the real him. The evening went by in slow sets of colorful blurry images for Kaoru. She had afew more short conversation with Kenshin that night and was delighted to know that they had quite alot in common. They both hated crowded places and loud talking people. It was almost midnight when Kaoru stole a quick glance at her watch. Seeing this action Kenshin realized it was getting pretty late, he nudge Sanosuke lightly and said.
" Hey I better get going." Looking up from the game he was playing,"What? Why are you leaving so soon? The night's still young. C'mon we're having fun here don't go yet. Stay the whole night if you want."
"Um, thanks but I really have to go now." He said glancing at Misao and Megumi who had fallen asleep on the couch nearby, " I think Miss Kaoru wants to go to bed now as well." He added turning towards Kaoru who was trying her best to look wide-awake. Gathering his belongings he stood up and look down at his friend silently.
"Er, I'll see you to the door then, Come Kaoru, I'll walk you to your apartment." Replied Sano looking disappointed. He got up from the spot he was sitting and mutter something to himself lightly before leading Kenshin and Kaoru out of his apartment.
Kenshin hugged his friend goodbye infront of the elevator door.
" I'll see you soon. And goodnight to you Miss Kaoru." "Sure call up sometimes." Kaoru looked up at him and said goodnight under her breath. Hearing her quiet reply Kenshin smiled inwardly. At that moment the elevator door open and he stepped in. Before the door slid close he could see Sano and Kaoru walked off in the direction of the stairway.
He made his way across the deserted parking lot towards his car. Once he was in the warmth of his car, Kenshin couldn't help but grin lightly to himself. He had to admit he was very happy tonight. He never expect that he'll be meeting his raven-haired girl at Sano's place. And it was even better to know that she was a friend of Sano's. That meant he would have the chance to meet this girl more often. Hopefully every time he pays a visit to Sanosuke. Armed with this knowledge he drove off smiling to himself.
Sanosuke closed the door lightly behind him. Not wanting to disturb the sleeping girls. He made his way silently towards his bedroom, and clearing off all the books and games from his bed he tiptoed back into the living room. He stood towering over the sleeping form of his girlfriend,suddenly he became aware of how much he treasured her love. Yes, he had to admit they argued alot but the fact remains, they both adored each other deeply. Stooping down he carried Megumi off into his bedroom. He placed her on his bed, thinking what a deep sleeper his fox lady was, and how awkward it would be if she wakes up. Careful not to wake her up he tucked his blanket securely around her body and soundlessly crept out of the room. Looking around the darkened living room he suddenly spotted another sleeping form. He had completely forgotten about Misao. Chuckling he mutter to himself, " Guess I'm not the only one to be sleeping on the sofa tonight after all." Afew minutes past as Sanosuke shook Misao lightly trying to wake her up, a dishivell haired and grumpy Yahiko was standing next to him.
"Misao, wake up!" He said his voice getting louder with every second. It wasn't much help. The young girl kept batting his hands away muttering nonsense words. Yawning, his little brother spoke up abruptly. " If she wouldn't budge then why don't you just carry her. Much easier that way." Turning to his advisor," I don't want to have a problem with Aoshi."
"Well...then what are you going to do? Leave her around here?" Coming to decision he muttered, "Fine!Forgive me Aoshi." With that he hauled the sleeping girl off into Yahiko's bedroom. He returned shortly with two pillows and blankets for each of them. Throwing a pillow and a blanket to his brother he threw himself onto the soft sofa and close his tired eyes. Yahiko followed suit, throwing his pillow onto the hearthrug, he gently lay down onto the soft rug. Cuddling up he pulled his blanket over his head.Letting out a breath he whispered lightly to himself," This is going to be a longgg night."
Sunlight crept softly through the window illuminating the still darkened room with it's warm light. All was silent except for the soft ticking of the clock on the side table. A figure stirred in the middle of a bed. A loud crash was heard destroying the peaceful silence of the room and causing the man on the large bed to sit up, wide alert. Narrowing his eyes he threw the blanket off of him and stalked across the room towards origin of the noise. Throwing the door open, he squinted at the brightly lit room infront of him, as soon as his eyes adjust with the light, the scene infront of him caused him to frown darkly. To other people it might have been a pretty amusing sight but to Kenshin it was downright annoying. Soujirou was standing afew metres away from him, hunching over large fragments of what appear to be a side-table lamp. He grins nervously up at Kenshin.
" Er sorry, I was just trying to ----" Biting his lips he looked at the pieces of the lamp that was scattered all over the floor. "Hope it's not very expensive..'cause I've used up most of my savings already." He said jokingly at his friend. But from the look on Kenshin's face he knew he must prepare to meet the worst. Of all the things that this redhead despised, being roused in the early hour is most intolerable. Once Soujirou had sent a junior staff to wake Kenshin up for a very important meeting. The staff had returned to the office in a state of shock. Out of grumpiness and drowsiness Kenshin had thrown his beloved Sakabatou straight at the staff narrowly missing the poor guy's head. From then on the young manager had never sent anyone into Kenshin's apartment without the owner's notice again. This morning he had a sudden urge to drop in on the young artist and hopefully he'll end up convincing Kenshin to edit afew more songs. But guessing on the way Kenshin had folded his arms and was glaring at him dangerously, he knew there wouldn't be any chance left. Sharply Kenshin's voice pierced through the awkward silence," What -are -you –doing- here!"
"Ummm...I just thought I'd drop by to say hi and maybe..well just forget I'm here then." He said toothily backing away towards the door. Pointing to the pieces of ceramic on the floor he added,"I'll pay for that on Monday, see you at the office, enjoy the weekend. See ya."
Before Kenshin could say anything more, Soujirou had already sprinted out the front door. Kneeling down Kenshin carefully picked up a piece of the brightly colored ceramic. Weighing it on his palm he looked closely at it. He heaved a sigh he threw it casually piece by piece into the nearby trash basket. "No one can change the past." He whisper to himself and stomped back to bed.
Right at the other side of the city, Kaoru woke up to her usual dimly lit room. Feeling entirely refreshed she jumped up and did a ballet type of dance into the bathroom. Letting herself soak in the hot shower, she found herself thinking of a certain readhaired individual. Maybe I should just ask Sano for his phone number. Don't know where I left his business card. Stepping out of the steaming shower, Kaoru chose one of her favorite tank top to go with her new low riding jeans. Pulling her soppy wet hair into a ponytail she skipped heartily out of her apartment. In afew minutes she was standing infront of Sano's room. For several minutes she rang the doorbell, but to no avail. No one came to answer the door. Looking at the wrist watch she decided it was too early for people like Sanosuke and Yahiko to be out. Blowing away one of her stray hair frustratedly, she turned to leave. Kaoru had taken afew steps away from the door when it creaked open and a messy haired Sano peeked out. The girl took a stride back to where her friend stood. Pouting she put both her hands on her hips, " What took you so long to open the door?"
"I should be the one asking, why are you ringing my doorbell at 7.00 on a Saturday?", Scratching his head sleepily he continued," Anyway come on in and have a coffee, everyone's up." Beckoning Kaoru into his apartment Sano waited until Kaoru had stepped into the foyer before he shut the door and slouched off towards his bedroom. Walking into the dining area Kaoru found, her three friends seated around the table in various states of drowsiness. A very tousled haired Yahiko nodded absently at her as she entered. He looked as if he hadn't been sleeping for the entire night. Dark circles had formed under his large brown eyes and he was nodding at his bowl of cereal. Megumi addressed Kaoru's entrance with a weak smile before busying herself again with making a cup of coffee. Kaoru could tell she just got out of bed from the tangled hair on the head. Misao seated at the far end of the table waved meekly at her in a very ill disguised cheerfulness.
"Um goodmorning you guys." Kaoru said sitting down at one of the empty chair. Getting no reply," Did I er- wake you all up???" A choir of monotone "Yes." Answered. Looking at them guiltily she said, " I'm sorry, didn't mean to."
"It's okay." Replied Megumi plainly putting a steaming cup of coffee infront of Kaoru.
"Thanks." Muttered the younger girl sipping her coffee.
"Yahiko, hey Yahiko, go back to bed." Megumi reached over the table and nudge the boy who had nodded off over the table.
"Why's he that sleepy?" Kaoru asked watching Yahiko staggering out of the chair and started off towards his room. " He let me have his room last night." Misao squeaked,"He slept on the rug all night, I think."
"Sano let me have his room last night too." Said Megumi as a matter of factly. "He just went back in when I got up. Sweet isn't it." Looking at the pillow and blanket that were strewn around the sofa Kaoru said quietly, "Yea, I guess." A loud bang was heard across the hallway. Emerging from his room Sanosuke strode over to the three girls. He smiles at his girlfriend and cooed sweetly,"Morning foxy lady." Megumi smiled weakly in return.
" So Kaoru what brought you over this early in the morning?,"He asked looking up at the ravened haired girl. Kaoru squirmed uncomfortably in her seat. " Um you see, I want to ask you, where your friend lived, he brought back my purse. I want to give him something to show my gratitude for what he did." She looked at her lap not wanting to see Sano's eyes. Right, Kaoru wait for the laugh he'll laugh for sure. But to her surprise Sanosuke did not laugh he merely smile and said he was willing to drive her over to Kenshin's place himself, but he'll need to drop Megumi and Misao off at their house first. So uproar went up at once. Megumi not wanting to waste her boyfriend's time ran straight off to comb her hair and gather her belongings. Misao on the other hand made a quick dash into the bathroom and emerge afew minutes later pronouncing herself ready to go home. Sano wrote a note telling his little brother that he's going out and stuck it on the fridge.
The four of them made their way into the parking space where Sano's car stood gleaming in the morning sun. Since it was Saturday morning the street was pretty car-free. They reached Megumi's house in less than fifteen minutes. Pulling the car into a tight stop he got out of the driver's seat and open the door for Megumi. They walked hand in hand up to the front door. Misao and Kaoru gagged slightly in the car looking at their two friends. Sano had just planted a kiss on Megumi's cheek before she slipped off into the house. He jogged back into the car whistling happily. As soon as they took off again, Sano began to drive much faster. He admited that he wanted to drop Misao off as fast as he could, due to the fact that the young girl kept on making kissy noises the whole way. This cause Sano to blush furiously,but the most he could do was tell Misao to shut up. Kaoru on the other hand thought what Sano did was really cute and totally sweet.
Ten minutes later they arrived safely at Misao's house much to Kaoru's relieve. They watched as Misao bounced up the tiny walkway and disappear into the house,before they turned to each other and laugh at the queerness of the young girl. Pulling away from the curve they got back onto the street. It was awhile before Sano speaks up.
"So Kaoru, what do you want to get for Kenshin?" asked Sanosuke mischieviously. Closing her eyes to think, she opens her eyes and look despairingly back at her friend. "I was hoping you'd help me with that." "Hmm..if you say so, then for a sweet tooth like him nothing's a better gift than a nice and delicious cake." "Cake??? He doesn't look like the type of person that eats sweets." With his brown eyes gleaming he turned and look into her blue one, saying in a mock serious tone. "Oh believe me he's a total sweet tooth. I remember that time when ---" he caught himself in mid sentence.
"When what???" asked Kaoru curiously.
"Nothing." He answered lightly but his face hardened instantly. Knowing him well enough she knew it was best not to push Sano when he's in this state. So she bit her tongue down and sat quietly. Sano drove on in silence leaving Kaoru free to examine the scenery outside the car's window. It wasn't until Sano pulled his car to an abrupt stop that he spoke up again."Here we are. The best bakery store in the whole city." He said cheerfully. Getting out of the car, Kaoru found herself infront of a tiny shop, a sign hanging over the door read, 'All That Sweets'. She followed her friend into the shop. The moment she stepped in Kaoru could scent the delicious ordour of baking bread wafting throughout the tiny shop. Before her eyes, shelf after shelf were laden with the largest variety of sweets she had ever seen. Obviously Sanosuke must have been a usual client here, for the woman behind the counter smile broadly at them as they entered.
"What can I get you today Sanosuke?"
"Morning Rika san. My friend here wants to get afew pieces of cake." He said gesturing at Kaoru's direction.
Rika as Sano had called her was a pretty lady with kind brown eyes and rosy complexion. "This way please." She said beckoning Kaoru to follow her. She walks straight to the front shelf. In an intsant Kaoru was confronted with a large variety of cakes. There are green ones, unmistakably a green tea flavored. There's also blueberry cheese, coffee, chocolate, brownies, rum truffles, vanilla and butter to choose from. Turning to friend she called for his aid again.
" You choose Kaoru, but I'll tell you what Kenshin'll eat anything with sugar in it."
"Thanks that's a real help there." She exclaimed sarcastically.
Staring down at the beautifully made cakes she finally decided on a piece of green tea, blueberry cheese, butter and the chocolate each. Rika took them off the shelf and packed it neatly into the box for her. "Anything else I can do for you miss?" she asked good-naturedly.
Smiling back Kaoru politely declines the offer and paid her.
Sano carried the box back to the car and placed in carefully on the back seat. And back into the traffic they went. It looks like only a few minutes had passed when Kaoru realized that her friend had made a swift turn into one of the city's wealthiest neighborhood. Never had Kaoru been to this side of the city before. And she had to admit it was a really thrilling site infront of her. On either side of the road were large houses with spacious lawns some with swimming pool and some with a personal tennis courts. When Sano drove up to an apartment building far more luxurious than her own she couldn't help but grasp. Parking in the apartment's large covered parking space Kaoru climbed out of the car and took in her surrounding. She looked from the red carpet that was laid at the main entrance, and the automatic sliding glass door to the formal attired concierge. She followed her friend into the building passed the concierge who bowed at them as they entered. As soon as she's inside the building, Kaoru noticed how out of place their outfit has been. Infront of her Sano was in his morning T-shirt and shabby shorts. Looking down at her own outfit she gradually felt like murdering herself for not choosing a better attire. In the corner of her eyes she could see the inhabitant of this building lounged around in the lobby. All of them though casually dressed but from the distance she could still make out the expensive fabrics. Shifting her eyes back to Sano she was amazed to see he hadn't realized anything amiss at all and was walking comfortably on. They were approaching the elevator when Sanosuke's cell phone rang. Pulling the tiny phone out he looked at the ringer's ID and a smile crept upon his face.
"Hi! Now?..Oh okay sure...hmm I'll be there in let's say," he stole a glance at his watch before continuing," Well let's say I'll be there in half an hour alright..Okay Cool.. See you." Hanging up he shoved his phone back into his pocket and turned to Kaoru a look of guilt ridden all over his face.
"What? What is it?" Kaoru asked curiously.
Shuffling his foot uneasily he replied back in a meek voice,"That was Megumi..."
"Uhuh"
"Well she asked me to go over and have breakfast with her." He muttered looking at his own feet.
"And You Said YES????" she asked her eyes bulging, " You can't leave me here!!" she wailed "I'm sorry but I can't refuse her." He said making his cute puppy like face. Kaoru pouted at her friend and heaved a heavy sigh. Taking it as an Okay signal Sano smiled broadly and handed the box. "You take the left elavator alright, he's on the top floor." He said pointed at the elevator door.
" Well see you, gotta run." And he took off at full speed towards the entrance. Not knowing what the room number is Kaoru called listlessly after him,"Which room is he in?"
"There's only one room on that floor." He shouted back over his shoulder, before he disappeared from sight. Blowing her stray hair away annoyedly, Kaoru turned and glided briskly towards the elevator. To her luck the door slid open the moment she reaches it. She stepped in and punched in the floor number she wanted. The top floor was the 29th floor. When the door slid open again Kaoru found herself in a very beautiful corridor laid with royal blue velvet carpet. Hanging on either side of the walls were oil color paintings of various scenarios. Lush Forests, colorful flower fields, sandy beaches, and sparkling blue lakes. And afew metres away from where she stood was an elaborately carved wooden door with golden letters on it. She walked up to the door to find that the letter read : 29 A. Finding the bell next to the door she rang it and waited patiently for someone to answer the door.
A/N: Well there you go. This chapter's abit longer than the other, but anyways I hope you like it. And as usual REVIEW Please!!
