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A/N: Hi everyone! I have super busy with school, so I am really sorry for the delay! Look forward to another installment… hopefully soon! Bons baisers!

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"Kenshin!" Her face fell towards the ground where her tears were waiting. Her body shook with sobs. With difficulty she raised her head and reached her hands out towards the dimming silhouette. Her tears began to blur the disappearing figure with the surrounding fireflies.

"Please... don't go..."

Her eyes opened. "HUH!"

Kaoru was sitting upright in her bed reaching out towards... nothing. What a strange dream... Her eyes fell to the script that was on her nightstand. Oh! Duh! I just dreamt of the scene I was practicing last night! She was pleased with how diligently she was practicing, it was even in her dreams!

As she brushed her teeth her dream replayed in her mind. Tears began to well up in her eyes, it was so sad. She hoped she could bring those feelings as they rehearsed that day.

Kenshin and Kaoru were in the back getting ready for the scene as the stagehands set up the scenery and whatnot for the scene where the Hitokiri leaves the girl for his final battle. Images from Kaoru's dream kept popping up in her head. They were so vivid. She could feel the breeze around her, the tears streaming down her cheeks, and the dirt that cushioned her fall. It was too real. She stared off in space as Kenshin tried to get her attention. "Kaoru-dono? Kaoru-dono?"

She finally shook awake. "Oh! Sorry, Mr. Himura!" He simply shook his head and told her that the stage was ready for them.

She pulled back the curtains and found herself disappointed. "I imagined it differently" she couldn't help but say it out loud. Kaoru blushed as she saw the stage designers turn red too. "Oh, no! I mean I love it, but..."

Her mind's eye went back to her dream. "Over here" she went towards an empty space, "there should be some greenery, to hide the Hitokiri when the girl is waiting. And nearby there's a river, and we could play a soundtrack of water..." Her voice trailed off as she realized she was frantically moving about the stage talking excitedly about what she would like. Her hands went to her flushed cheeks.

"Maybe add some fireflies, too."

Kaoru's hands fell slowly to her sides as she heard him speak. Kenshin stood center-stage with his gentle smile. His eyes were on her, as she smiled back. Even though she had been acting pretty crazy, he had accepted it. I thought this was just a stupid crush, Kaoru!Waitaminnit–

Kenshin made his way over to one of the set designers talking over the episode that had just passed. Kaoru couldn't hear their words because her thoughts were on something else. Did he just say fireflies?

Then everything went black.

Huh? This place... Kaoru opened her eyes. There were stainless white tiles decorating the ceiling. "Finally awake? I'm surprised you didn't snore louder"

Kaoru's eyes met with Megumi's. "Why am I here?"

"You suddenly collapsed on-stage at this morning's practice. How are you feeling?"

"I feel fine. I don't even remembering feeling ill or anything before the black-out"

"Luckily, there is nothing wrong with you. If you feel strong enough you can go back to class"

Kaoru was a bit baffled at Megumi's cold nature. Although their relationship wouldn't exactly be described as "best of friends", Megumi was usually very concerned with whoever ended up in the infirmary. Kaoru slowly began to gather up her things and headed for the door. "Thank you, Takani-sensei"

Megumi had her back turned and kept it that way. When she heard the door close she sighed. She sank to the floor. Megumi thought, She's awakening.

CUT!

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