Disclaimers on everything that I don't own.

Letters,

By Winterwing3000

Dear Aoshi-sama,

It is almost 12 years since we've met. I'm surprised that the years flew by so fast. I was just a toddler when I met you at the park.

Summer vacation's coming an end soon. So I'm coming back home in two days. Summer camp is still as boring, but I guess it got somewhat bearable since I'm the oldest camper here. It gets really silly to watch the first years trying to pitch up their tent without stumbling over the strings, but they always manage to put it up together. Maybe I should get a summer time job here. After all, I'll probably earn more here than ten dollars from the grocery store down the street.

Oh, did you know? Kaoru-chan found herself a little boyfriend… well, older boyfriend actually. I think he's also from Princeton. His name is Himura Kenshin. He is coming to pick both of us up. Kaoru has been ranting about how nice, wonderful and all about him… gosh, she's so in love. Do you think that you'll be having a girlfriend soon, Aoshi-sama? And do you believe in soul-mates?

I hope that I could find my soul-mate once I graduate from college. High school is ending in two more years. So I will need a date for the prom, not that I'll go, but if I am… I was hoping that you'll go with me. I think that the other boys are too afraid of me.

Anyways… I heard that you came home last week to spend the next two months with your family! So!

I'll meet you there, right under the cherry tree!

Love very much,

Misao

Dear Misao,

Yes, I have heard of Himura Kenshin. He is an acquaintance of mine during class. He too has also been talking of his girlfriend as of late, since he lives in the neighboring neighborhood.

No, I tend not to think about having an intimate relationship with any female until I have graduate from college and found a steady job. However, in the case of soul-mates, there is a slight chance that I might believe in it. Though, it is also very unlikely that there is such a thing. Many have claimed that they were soul-mates, and yet they have filed many divorces and have been uncommitted to their partners.

I'll be happy to escort you to the dance if I do not have any plans during that day.

And yes, I came home earlier this month since my vacation was extended. My mother has been ill as of late as well.

And no worries, I'll be there.

Sincerely forever,

Aoshi

"Aoshi-sama!" a happy voice shouted from up in the cherry tree. Aoshi walked over to the spot underneath and looked up into the branches, thick with cherries and a pair of sandaled feet.

"Catch me!" Misao called, seeing his black head and arms held out. "Whee!"

Aoshi managed to catch Misao into his arms, but fell backwards as he lost his balance. Both were on the grassy ground, rumpled with dry leaves. An August breeze swept over them as Misao sat on his stomach.

"Happy 12th Anniversary Aoshi-sama! And thanks for catching me!" she said, smiling and giving him a hug from their awkward position on the ground.

"Happy Anniversary, Misao." He returned, hugging her as he sat up straight, supporting both of their weights on the tree.

"Well, let's go have some fun! I heard that there's a new amusement park opening today!" Misao said excitedly, tugging on his arm as she stood up.

Aoshi nodded and walked behind Misao as she bounced down the road.

AN: the next chapter is going to quite… dramatic and a bit of angst… but nothing serious, I hope. I tend to overdo things, so I'll try to keep them simple. And it'll be a little different in the next chapter, you'll see why.

Moonjava: thank you for reading it!

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