Hey! Thanks for the reviews on the previous chapter! That was a good one! Hehe! Hope you like this one!…uuum…there is some kind of naughty part here…hehe! Well…no kids allowed in this chapter! Hehe!

DISCLAIMER: I DON'T ONW RUROUNI KENSHIN AND IT DOESN'T HAVE TO DO WITH THE RK SERIES!

Chapter 3: Shocked

After five years…

Everything was as normal…

But then a bit different…

Kaoru walked around her house…it was small but was beautiful. Simple and elegant house she lived in, there was nothing more she could think of. She was happy, something was coming that year.

It was all over her friends and family…she was going to be married and yep she really was going to be. And that made her happy…her wish has come true.

Approaching the kitchen, she was planning to take her breakfast before taking a bath. Well, it suites her mood so…why not do it?

A free hand opened the refrigerator and then searched for anything she could eat…something that could keep her still frame, which was according to her fiancée was beautiful. Whistling a few songs, she reached for a bottle orange juice, settling it on the table and then shutting the ref closed after. Taking a glass, she poured the contents of the bottle, only enough for the glass to handle.

She hummed her favorite song and then tapped her foot on the kitchen floor, it was quiet then…yep, it requires music to her ears. Walking towards the cupboards, she took out a small saucer and then sat down at the table. There was nothing much on the table, just butter, jam and then bread. It was eight in the morning, her fiancée wasn't home yet.

Mumbling a few thanks, she groped for a piece of bread and then began to spread a thin sheet of butter on it. Her foot continuously tapped on the floor as she chewed the food in her mouth.

Then, she heard a car beep.

It alerted her, making her stand up and rush towards the front door to see who it was. With the bread still in hand, she opened the door and then smiled to see her fiancée's car parking on their garage.

Yes, her fiancée was living with her and ever since they got engaged, they began living as a whole…cause they know they are going to live as a family…after their wedding.

As the car came to a complete halt, Kaoru walked towards the driver's door and then waited for it to open. Then the door swung open, her fiancée home from work was tired but still happy to see his fiancée. He got out of the car and then closed the door shut, he was to go straight to bed but then his fiancée was there to entertain her again.

"How was work?" she asked, digging deep on her fiancée's eye as he wrapped his arms on her waist. He gave a buoyant smile, the one that would give her another smile on her lips.

Giving her a smack on the forehead, he looked deeply on her blue eyes. "It was fine." He replied, "Your father promoted me again."

Her eyes went up, promoted? She last remembered this man was last promoted just…about a few weeks ago. What's on her father's mind this time? She gave out another laugh which left him surprised.

"What are you laughing at?" he asked.

"Nothing." Kaoru replied, "Now go eat your breakfast."

He smiled and then walked in the house, with his fiancée trailing behind him, the bread almost done.

Walking towards the kitchen, he kept on smiling. As he reached the room, he came to a halt, his eyes scanning for any food. Is Kaoru playing with him again? Spinning on his heel with a smirk, he kept on thinking that this was another Kaoru-prank.

Kaoru was there, standing in front of him and then began to gave her fiancée a sweet hug on the neck. Pulling her head back, she stared into her eyes.

"I love you…" she mumbled, "…Sanosuke."

Sano smiled as he wrapped one his arms on her waist and his other hand locking a strand of her hair at the back of her ear. Giving her a smack on the lips then he whispered those same words. "I love you too…"

She stifled a giggle and then departed from his embrace, taking one of his hands instead. "You joked me again." Sano told her, squeezing her hand a little. Kaoru laughed gently, covering her mouth with the back of her hand. "I think we should do breakfast together." She commented. The rooster head nodded and then was pulled by her into the kitchen…where they could spend some more time together.

The sun that day was not that very bright, it just gave enough light to most homes and some dark alleys it could reach. People everywhere walked on the streets of Tokyo, greeting people that they meet everyday. Most of them were nice but not all of them. Most of them knew Kaoru and Sano, and see them as a very nice couple. Some say that they were the sweetest while others say the utterest words.

Sagara Sanosuke is now engaged with Kamiya Kaoru, daughter of a rich man. They lived on a not so busy street and were planning to get married in a few months. Most of the guys who lived there know Sagara very well. People who lived there on the streets were invited for the upcoming wedding…and many were waiting for it.

"Sano, I'm going to the grocery to shop for our lunch!" Kaoru shouted, rushing down the stairs as she tied her midnight hair. Sano was in their bedroom, lying down on the bed who was exhausted from what Kaoru did to him. He moaned, damn her…dare her tickle his body all over.

Kaoru, changed into her usual pink sleeveless shirt and some hot flare pants. Her sandals were of maroon color and could be determined old from the dirt under. She snatched her coat that hung on the nearby coat hanger and then popped her wallet on one of its pockets. There's no need to bring a bag this time, she was in a hurry and lunch time was about two hours away.

"Sano, I'm going!" she shouted once more. Then she left off, walking at the streets.

The grocery wasn't that far but it could take a few of tiring minutes if the streets were crowded with people. The roads were a bit busy too, since snow is going to hit in a few days or so…people predicted but they don't exactly know. The raven-haired girl walked, heading to the grocery with her hands on those coat pockets and her hair fluttering with the cold wind. She was quiet but then smiled as a few friends greeted her about her upcoming wedding.

Finally, she reached the store and then walked in, grabbing an empty basket on the way. Starting off with fresh vegetables, she searched for something compatible with the soup she wishes to do. Finally, she saw some fresh cabbages and a few daikon. Then she walked again, probably Sano might need or want or maybe, demand more food. Searching her way through some noodles, her eye caught something she thought was just a dream.

Sano got up, shuffling his hair and then walked towards the bathroom to gargle. He was half naked, his shirt tossed on the other side of the bed. It was about to be lunch and his stomach's growling. He splashed cold water on his face and then stared at his features on the mirror. Damn! He was so tired…work starting from night to morning.

'Maybe I should get a leave.' He thought, 'That way, me and Jou-chan would be able to spend more time together…in the shortest way.'

Groaning, he wished to spend more time with her. Minutes ago, Kaoru was there, lying next to him and how he wished to beat the morning…but it failed, ruined by a darn alarm clock.

Kissing her neck, she giggled.

"That's tickling me, Sano." She told him, pushing him away as she stared on his eyes. His arms wrapped her waist and then pulled her close, allowing him to sniff her neck. Oh the sweet scent of Jasmine…

"Sano?" Kaoru asked, "What is it?"

His chocolate brown eyes closed and then opened when he decided to tell her something. Pulling his head back, he kissed her forehead and then trailed it over her cheeks down to her jawline. "Kaoru…" he mumbled heatedly. Kaoru began to think, he wants it…I'll just give him a chance.

Taking her beloved's cheeks, she pushed it up to land those lips on hers. Opening and closing movements on their mouths…Sano shifting his place above her, making the first move. The maiden wished to giggle but then she just smiled in between kisses, sucking in more of his sweetness.

Sano's hands reached for a button on her shirt and began opening them one by one, until he was able to accomplish taking off all. Kaoru didn't mind what he was doing and then lifted his shirt instead and then they departed their kiss, throwing off the shirt somewhere.

He hungered for her, pushing his self back and then began to kiss her neck as his trembling and excited hands scuffed for her bra clasp.

Kaoru groaned, looking at the ceiling, she has never felt Sano this hungry. Seconds later, her breasts were free and the next thing was what's under. His body pushing against hers then he kissed her lips again, this time it was faster than the previous kisses they made. It opened faster…and then closed faster…

Kaoru moaned his name, her hands making way to his back and then danced slowly, following the rhythm of her beloved's body. She wished to scream, but they're not naked yet. Those sets of rough kissed were followed by Sano's hands sliding down to her hip, wanting to push down her pants. Taking lead of the garter, Sano pushed it down without ease, Kaoru was helping him. She pushed her body higher until the cloth slipped from her legs and then opened them again, resting her body on the bed back.

She dug in her hands to her fiancée's belt, trying to open them as her lips encountered another set of kisses. But she found difficulty in it, with Sano's body pressed against hers and her hands were pressed there. She does not wish Sano to see her difficulty and determined to herself that she could do it. But he did, sensing that she found difficulty in it and that she wishes to do something. Kneeling up again, he took off the belt for her, he then recognize that she agree with the plan. About to go down again, something disrupted their time…an alarm clock. It was resting on the table near Kaoru.

Man that was damn plain bullshit!

Kaoru pushed him off and then sat up to shut the alarm off. Sano slammed the belt on the bed as he lied down on his left. Slapping his open palm on his forehead, he felt a bad mood brew on his head. Kaoru sat there, looking at the floor and then felt her cheeks go red…she was half naked. Glancing at her fiancée, who felt bad luck on them both. She smiled then crawled towards him to give him a kiss.

"Don't worry, Sanosuke." She mumbled, "There's going to be time…we're not married yet."

"Kaoru-" he groaned.

"Hush…I have to take a bath now, ok?"

"Alright…"

He frowned, remembering those things that happened minutes ago. Darn that, he thought once more. Damn these days…karma really hit him, he thought.

Her innocent blue eyes opened wide, telling her self that this person was familiar…indeed he was familiar. She crouched as she trailed up close, her head bowed as she followed the long haired man reach for something on the shelves.

'He looks familiar.' She thought. 'And I think I know him…a lot maybe.'

Her eyes were locked on the man, staring him and following him far behind. Every time the man would glance to his side, Kaoru would look away, hide or just simply turn around. She wished to see the man's face, it kept on bugging her…who is this man? She eyed the man's brown coat, his faint gray pants and the long red hair that flowed out of his nape. He wasn't that tall, she could tell, maybe a few inches taller than herself.

Taking another step to follow him, she wasn't aware that there was a man crossing the line to get a can of juice. Their arms hit and then looked up, about to argue. The man smiled, giving her a polite bow.

"Oh! Sorry." Kaoru apologized, rubbing her elbow as she eyes the man. The man looked at Kaoru oddly, what is she doing…crouching on the place like this?

"How come you're crouching miss?" he asked.

A sweat dropped on her forehead, yeah, why would people want to do that on the grocery store? Do you? Nah!

Think, Kaoru, think…she has to or else the man would think her as a stalker or something like that.

"Um…I was umm…" She looked at the man's face and then started searching for something on the floor. "…Looking for my contacts!"

"Ohh…want me to help you?" he asked.

"No thanks! I can do it on my own!" she smiled. 'Now bug off!'

Shrugging, he left and then searched for his next needed item. Kaoru stuck her tongue out behind the man and then began to search for mister red head.

Just her luck, he was gone…maybe paying the cashier or something. Sigh!

Sulking, she told her self to leave the man alone and just simply shop for lunch or else Sanosuke Sagara would grumble over his growling stomach when she gets home. Spinning on her heel to look for some more food and other choices, but then another stranger bumped her. Her innocent blue eyes opened wide, seeing the man she was looking for.

'This man…this man is…'

"Oh! Miss, I'm so sorry." The man bumped. Then he turned around, leaving the shocked Kaoru where she was still standing.

This man…

She knows this man…surely she does.

Turning around to catch his image once more, a hand was on her chest, preventing it from rising. She pushed to herself that she knows this man…this person…she has seen this person already!

She has to say something! Her mouth opened, making a weak voice as she tried to say something. But nothing came out of it, then again she tried while reaching for the man's back.

"Ke…Ken…Kenshin."

Finally she was able to catch this man's attention.