Author's Note:

Hey, guys! I'm so so sorry for not updating earlier but I'm just so lazy to write. I could update earlier if someone out there wants to give me a computer that automatically types whatever I say. (Joking!) Anyway, here it is!

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'letters'- thought

"letters"- speech

(letters)- author's note

Chapter 7: First Day

With Kaoru

With the loud ringing of her alarm clock, Kaoru woke up from her slumber giving herself a big stretch just to get a little sleepiness out of her system. After a few second, she started to whimper like a puppy for 30 seconds as she did every morning. (People really do that so you won't get sleepy easily. I think it also helps with wrinkles or something about beautifying yourself)

"Oh my God! It's my first day as manager of Kofuku!" said Kaoru as she did a little victory dance. Then she suddenly stopped and screamed, "What the hell am I going to where!"

With Soujiro

"Okay, Soujiro, It's already been one whole year since you and found Kaoru. Everything has been going great. She's getting her life back on track. You're slowly setting up your own business. Now, all you need to do is say those three words to her. Come on, Man! I mean how hard can it be? It's just three small word… With a hell lot of meaning. I don't think she will reject you after all you've done for her. You practically built her new life for her. Come on, just say it. Tell her you love her!" said Soujiro to himself while looking at his reflection in the mirror.

Slowly but surely, he got out of the bathroom and started to dress up. (Did I mention that he just got out of the shower?) He picked up a simple pair of jeans and wore a yellow shirt inside an unbuttoned polo shirt that has light blue and light yellow stripes.

He walked out of his apartment and bought Kaoru a bouquet of blue roses. 'Blue roses… Just like her eyes.' He thought to himself with a small smile on his lips. He also bought a "Congratulations!" card because he heard that she got a promotion. And with that, he made his way to Kaoru's house, hoping he could still catch her on her way out.

With Kaoru

'Finally! I have the perfect outfit for today!'

Kaoru pulled out a pink asymmetrical skirt and a black sweater-like long-sleeved blouse that was almost off-the-shoulders. She also placed a pink brooch on the upper left side of the blouse, and wore a pair of silver chandelier earrings. For her make up, she just placed on a little face powder with some blush on her cheeks, very light pink eye shadow, and pink lip gloss.

She took one last look at herself in front of her mirror before deciding to wear her black slip-on sandals with just a little bit of heels. She brought with her a simple black clutch bag that she received from Soujiro for her birthday a couple of weeks ago.

"I remember that day. He gave it to me because he saw me looking at it once. He is so sweet," said Kaoru as she smiled.

"Well, it looks like I'm all ready to go!" As she opened the door, she saw Soujiro about to knock.

"Oh hey, Soujiro! What are you doing here?" asked Kaoru.

"Oh, just came to give you these, and to congratulate you on your promotion," said Soujiro as ho gave her the flowers.

"Thanks so much! I love them! Hold on a sec. I'll just put them in a vase and you can walk with me to Kofuku." With a big smile on her face, she disappeared into the kitchen only to reappear a few minutes after with the flowers in a lovely vase.

"Well, let's go! I can't wait any longer to start my first day as manager!" said Kaoru while pulling Soujiro by his hand so that they could get going. Soujiro just let her pull him with a big smile on his face.

With Kenshin

"Where are you, Kaoru? How on earth did I end up here in a hospital?" said Kenshin quietly to himself with a lost look on his face.

Suddenly, a nurse entered the room for her routine check-ups on the patients when she saw Kenshin standing in a corner looking out a window. "Sir! You're finally awake! I can't believe it. I mean, being in a coma for a year, the doctors thought you'd never wake up. I better…"

"What do you mean I've been in a coma for a year! What happened to me? Where's Kaoru? I'm sure she wouldn't have left my side when I was in a coma! Where is she!" Interrupted Kenshin. Slowly, his knees gave up on him and he slid down to a sitting position with his back leaning against the wall.

"Sir, you were in a serious accident involving a truck a year ago. You were rushed in and had so much blood loss. Plus the doctors said the you might have a slight amnesia. As for that Kaoru person you were talking about, I have no idea who she is. The only person who comes here and who actually came with you in that ambulance was a Ms. Tomoe," said the nurse trying to calm him down.

"Tomoe? What are you talking about? I don't know anyone with that name. And if you have no idea who Kaoru is, then what happened to her? What happened to me…?

"Sir, as far as I know, Tomoe is your girlfriend. She comes here at least once every week to check on you. As for your other questions, I believe it's only Tomoe that can answer you but if you don't remember her, what do you remember? What is the last thing you can recall?"

"Well, the last thing I could remember was Kaoru and I had just moved in together in an apartment. And we were so happy. That's it. That's my last memory."

"And you can't remember Tomoe? Wow. I think that happened a long long time ago already because Tomoe said that you two were together for 8 months prior to the accident. May be you can't remember because of the drugs you took."

"Drugs? I took drugs? When? How? Why?"

"Sir, I'm really sorry but I don't know anything else that happened to you. The doctors just found traces of drugs in your blood. May be you will find the answer someday soon but right now, you should go back to bed. After all, you just woke up. You can't possibly over-fatigue yourself now, can you?" said the nurse as she helped Kenshin get up off the floor and back into his bed.

"I suppose not. Thank you, nurse"

"No problem. Just get some rest, Sir. You might just be able to leave soon" said the nurse as she left to tell the doctors the news.

Sighing, Kenshin said to himself, "Where ever you are, Kaoru, I swear I am going to find you. Even if it takes my whole life to do so."

With Kaoru

After a long day of hard work, it was finally time for Kaoru to go home.

"Hey, Soujiro. You're early in picking me up today," said Kaoru as she fixed her hair a little.

"Yeah, well, I kinda want to tell you something"

"Okay, shoot"

"Kaoru, I…I…. What I mean to say is… I… lllll…..

Author's Note:

And so the plot thickens… Hope you guys like it! Oh and Thanks to all those who reviewed me. I really appreciate it! And those who flamed me, well, if you don't like my story, then don't read it. It's that simple.

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