Alrightly people, here is my First PMK fanfic!

I wanted to write something about my favorite character, Souji Okita, but then it hit me: Souji too complicated to describe in a one shot, so I decided to write a love story. I don't knock ya if you like pair him up with Hijikata, but I wanted something more...

Imagination is the key to reality, people!

Disclaimer: I don't own PMK at all, I'm only a lowly fan, that is all.

"Laundry again!" exclaimed a small boy with large brown eyes and distinctively spiked red hair. It was a brilliant day as the sunlight shown down on Mibu, the boy frowning madly down at a bucket of sudsy water, shaking with frustration. Not far from where he sat, another boy with indigo eyes and long black hair walked up, pausing as he watched him stand.

"I didn't sign on to do this! I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"

The tall boy heard his scream, covering his mouth in order to hide his laugh.

"That Tetsu is really a interesting boy. What unusual spirit he has." The tall boy walked toward Tetsu stood seething, grumbling down at the bucket.

"hello Tetsu. Doing laundry?" he asked as Tetsu gasped, then straightened up, facing him.

"OH, MR.OKITA! I WAS..."

Souji Okita laughed, tilting his head as he smiled.

"It's fine, Tetsu. But if you're really that bored, we can go spar if you'd like." he offered softly. The short boy watched him warily, not taking his eyes off the lanky man, wondering how someone so gentle... so... effeminate would even be considered as a ronin, let alone of for the Shinsengumi. But in the case of the 1st captain, looks were definitely deceiving.

Literally.

"No, it's alright. I might as well finish." sulked Tetsu, Souji laughing.

"Alright Tetsu. Well, I'm going out to town for a while. I'll see you later."

Tetsu watched him walk away, before sighing loudly.

"I wonder where he's going. He seems happier than normal."

"PUPPY BOY!" a loud voice yelled out, instantly draw Tetsu out of his thoughts. He groaned, irritated as a group of three men approached him.

"What's going on, puppy boy?" asked a short, red haired boy named Shinpachi, his friends Todo and Sano laughing loudly.

"Great, these guys." gripped Tetsu as he groaned again softly.

Clouds were begging to cover the afternoon sun, blocking the sun's rays as Souji walked care freely, passing a bridge.In his hand he held a small bag, reaching in as he pulled out a handful of his favorite candy, popping them in his mouth.

"Mmm, brown sugar candy!" he said happily.

Ahead of him on the bridge stood a girl, Souji pausing when he saw her.

She was very attractive.

She wore a simple pink kimono, her chocolate eyes staring down at the water under the bridge. A cool breeze blew past him, her long dark hair blowing in the wind. As it blew past , the wind carried a scent, one that made Souji stare.

Brown sugar candy.

She was petite, dainty and as he approached her, very sad. Tears stained her flawless face as he stopped next to her.

He was intrigued. He'd never seen someone so sad, in public.

Her sadness drew him in.

"Excuse me,miss. But may I ask why you are so sad?"

The girl glanced up at the man, her chocolate eyes scanning him. His black hair was secured in a loose ponytail as he smiled friendly down at her, his indigo eyes watching her back, as soft smile curling on her full lips as she blushed.