DISCLAIMER: I don't own Rurouni Kenshin. Simple as that.

RECAP: "You don't know?" Kenshin gave him a look to say 'if I did why would I ask?' so Yahiko continued. "Our district revolves around kendo, next to basket ball." Yahiko made coughing noises at the smell of some thing burnt. "Kaoru's the second best, at her school. The only one above her is Shishio. The kid's freaky likes to wrap himself in bandages, maybe he was burned. That's beside the point, but by the sounds of it you could probably beat Kaoru, and maybe even Shishio." Yahiko looked around to make sure no one else heard. "PS: I wouldn't say anything around Kaoru, she'll probably force you to compete…"

Kenshin nodded then a grimace made it's way to his lips. Yahiko was about to ask when he heard his sister's voice behind him, "That's a great idea Yahiko!" She deliberately crushed him in a hug. Kenshin just fell down anime style… How had Kaoru snuck up on them so easily? The world may never know…

Kenshin had been living with the Kamiyas for about two weeks now. The daily routine went like this: both Kenshin and Kaoru would not wake up until Yahiko pulled the covers of their beds. (You know how teenagers are…) Kaoru would go mental saying, 'Yahiko why didn't you wake me up earlier!'

And Yahiko would get pissed saying, 'You're lucky I woke you up at all, ugly!'

'I personally don't think Kaoru-dono is ugly at all.' Kenshin would say in response. The first time he said it he meant it, but no it had become a sort of joke… Whenever Kaoru let it affect her Yahiko and Kenshin would do their 'o-so-idiotic' secret handshake, and start cracking up. Then Yahiko would realize he was late and have Kenshin make his 'o-so-super-fast-made' breakfast for him (AN: him meaning Yahiko, his meaning Kenshin… If you weren't sure…;;;)

For most the day that Kaoru and Yahiko were gone Kenshin would mostly do chores and get groceries. He also had a part time job as a -- Kaoru had allowed, forced, him to get a job until school he had to go back to school…

Then before He knew it, Yahiko would be back demanding food. 'I didn't even eat lunch!' he'd say. Kenshin would reply 'Why not?' Yahiko's face would change colors, but Kenshin didn't know why. 'None o' your business', was Yahiko's short reply as he stormed of to his room forgetting about food.

About a half an hour after Yahiko arrived Kaoru would come home. For the first hour She was home her and Kenshin would be pretty pleasant. But by the time dinner was ready and Yahiko came down stairs they would be in another one of their tiffy fits… Their fights were, if not numerous, small and about basically nothing. For example one of their fights was about, which video game was better Robotuch or Sooper Smush Bothers. Another one was about cheating on Sool Caleber 2, when really Yahiko just switched their controller's sockets when they weren't looking. (So I don't have to do disclaimers… ;;;)

Then after dinner and about the time they were going to bed, they would apologize to each other. Yahiko would then comment, 'You two act like a married couple…' Lets just say he didn't have enough time to elaborate, and was "going to bed" a little earlier then usual.

On weekends the group would usually go out to the movies or something and meet up with Sano. Yahiko would wander off most of the time, but Kaoru wasn't worried he knew his way home. Sano would make them stay out late. So, when they got home of coarse it was only expected that Yahiko would nag them. 'Spent the night out ey?' Yahiko was "going to bed" a little earlier then usual a lot lately…

"Okay Kenshin, get up." Kaoru commanded through the door to the guest room. It was Kenshin's first day back at school, and she did not want to be late. All that she heard was the muffled sound of sheets moving; she knew he hadn't gotten up. "Don't make me send Yahiko in there!"

A faint, "Don't you get me involved with it!" could be heard from the kitchen.

Fine then I'll just have to wake him myself! Kaoru thought to herself with a smirk on her face. But she did not expect what was next. Indeed Kenshin HAD gotten up, and was currently getting dressed! At least he had some boxers on, but I'm sure both her and Kenshin were embarrassed just as much. They both just stood there for about three seconds just staring at each other. Both of their faces had gone through at least 20 different shades of red by the time Kaoru slammed the door shut.

Thoughts from one side of the door: Why was I so embarrassed, it's not like she hasn't seen THAT before, she DOES have a brother.

Thoughts from the other side of the door: Why was I so embarrassed, it's not like I haven't seen THAT before, I DO have a brother!

Yahiko ran up the stairs after hearing a door slam. He wouldn't show it, but he did care she was his sister, or so he thought. He was worried that she may have been hurt, not that he expected Kenshin to have done anything rash, but it was possible. Kenshin had become a sort of role model for Yahiko, though he was a still a teenager Yahiko considered him an adult.

Yahiko found Kaoru with her back against the door of the guest room. Her face was slowly turning from red back to its normal color, but her eye's had a faraway look with a hint of embarrassment. Yahiko quickly ran over to her and asked what happened. She thought it was cute of him to care so she told him. All the while trying her best to make it sound like it wasn't s big deal.

When she was done Yahiko just stood there with a blank look on his face, he just stared. Until Kenshin opened the door and upon seeing Kaoru sitting on the ground in front of the door, a light burning sensation hit his cheeks. Yahiko then lost that blank look on his face and out right howled with laughter rolling on the floor clutching his sides.

Yahiko expected Kenshin's reaction would be something like turning redder or something, but this was different. Kenshin just walked away with a glare on his face, though it was not directed towards Yahiko… He had gone down stairs to make breakfast and calm himself down.

At breakfast they kinda had to shove their food down as they were already running late. Making breakfast was somewhat relaxing for Kenshin, but it did no good anyways… For just as they were a bout to leave the house and wait at the corner for Sano to pick them up, Yahiko made a reference to what happened in the morning, expecting a laugh. That was not what happened though, Kenshin looked him dad in the eye, his cheeks not even turning an abnormal color as they usually would. Those eyes the ones that which could make even a pit-bull back down, were blue orbs tinged with amber veins trying to find their way into taking over. "Not-funny." A simple two words out of Kenshin's moth in a merciless deadpan tone. They made Yahiko stand frozen in fear and shock, for isn't it most scary when it's someone you trust?

Then Kenshin blinked in realization, "I-I'm sorry…" He looked down a pleading and worried look filling his now normal blue eyes.

"What you sayin' man, we can't have our monster swordsman going soft on us can we?" Yahiko very well did understand how serious this was and yet he continued to make light of the situation. That naïve happiness of Yahiko's brought a sad smile to Kenshin's lips.

"Well, be see'in ya!" Yahiko waved as he headed towards his elementary school.

"He's a good kid isn't he?" Kaoru asked Kenshin who had still been smiling at the spot where Yahiko left. Yet that smile never seemed to reach his eyes.

"Yes, yes I'd say he is quite honorable…" Kenshin replied turning to look Kaoru in the eyes, a smile still plastered on his face.

"No need to get all 'old fashion, touchy touchy' on me!" Kaoru playfully hit him on the shouder.

"Oh no you didn't…" Kenshin mocked glaring Kaoru as if she would melt on the spot.

"Oh yes I did!" Kaoru stuck her tongue out at him. As she opened her eyes from that poison Kenshin stamped her foot just enough to scuff her shoe and took off running.

"Get back here!" By the time Sano got there they were running circles in the front lawn .

"Geez you love-birds already insane at this time in the morning? Get in the car…" Sano sighed.

LBD: just got home with a lump on head from playing football in PE, "Ow my head…"

Yahiko: "yes your head."

LBD: "What's up with you, you possessed or something?"

Yahiko: "… Yes your head…"

LBD: "AHHHHHHHHHHHH! We're gonna die!"

Yahiko: snigger snigger

LBD: heard him snicker and comes back with the 'hotweel track of doom'.

Yahiko: gulp

LBD: "MWAHAHAHAHAHA!"