Author's Note: I'm taking a teeny break from the somber mood I've fallen into from the last few drabbles. This one is just a tad random…mainly because I'm slightly frazzled from school.
Disclaimer: I do not own Rurouni Kenshin.
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To School in a Boat
Words: 186
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Kaoru dropped her backpack onto the dock with a thump and quirked an eyebrow as she watched Kenshin shuffle things around in his rowboat. Frowning, she said, "I thought you were kidding when you said you wanted to row a boat to school."
"Why?" he asked as he turned to face her, his mouth curved in a slight smile.
She shrugged. "It's just…kind of odd."
"There is nothing wrong with this," he replied defensively. "Now that you're in high school, and we attend the same school again, we can feasibly do it."
Kaoru frowned, and eyed the boat with hesitation for a few moments. "How long will it take? We won't be late?"
He flashed her a quick smile and shook his head. "Nope. But if you don't hurry up and get in, I can't make any promises."
Kaoru let out a sigh as she reached down to grab her backpack. "I'm putting my life in your hands," she remarked dryly. "Do try and avoid tipping us, alright?"
He chuckled as he helped her step into the wooden boat. "Trust me and everything will be fine."