Saving Forever

By Lady Callista

AN: This is a direct sequel to my last story, "Longing to Hold You." Although it's not necessary to have read it to understand this, you might as well go read it. Why? Because if you like it, you'll like this. If you don't, you won't. And why would you want to miss the first time K&K make love? So, off you go. Go read it. Enjoy. Nani? You're still here? Okay, well, the short story is Kaoru finally sets the hook in Kenshin, gets him to admit he loves her, gets him to propose to her, and then gets him in bed. This story starts the next morning.

I don't speak Japanese (although I'm slowly learning), yet I've done my best to research the words I've used, and to use them properly, or as they are used in the anime-manga. If I've used anything incorrectly please let me know, but please tell me why it's wrong and suggest a better option if you have one. Just saying it's wrong or I'm stupid doesn't help any. I trust that if you're reading this I don't have to explain things like -dono.

This fic is rated M for K&K lime and lemon goodness. If you are underage please go enjoy some of the other wonderful stories on this site.

Disclaimer: I don't own Kenshin, or anything relating to it, and have the utmost respect for all the people who created these wonderful characters. Having quotes at the beginning (and sometimes the end) of each part is kinda becoming a trademark for me, so I'm going to do it again, this time using quotes from musicals. Yeah, I'll admit it, I'm a huge musicals freak. I also don't own anything relating to any of the musicals I've quoted.

Warning: It's short, and it's a complete LEMON. I just wanted to get the story started…

Chapter 1: In Your Arms

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"There's only us, there's only this

Forget regret, or life is yours to miss

No other road, no other way

No day but today."

Mimi in "Another Day" from "RENT"

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The morning after "Longing to Hold You" ends…

Kaoru woke at sunrise to the sound of birds chirping, which was how she started every day this time of year. Before her mind was even fully awake or her eyes had opened she reached across the bed for Kenshin.

And encountered only blankets.

With a moan, she curled up into a ball for a moment, unable to believe that the last night had been just another dream.

Then she realized that she was sore. And naked.

Cautiously she opened her eyes, then giggled in relief as she realized she was in Kenshin's room. In Kenshin's bed.

Even as she realized last night had been real she heard the shoji sliding open and closed her eyes, wanting to see what he would do. She listened as he slid the door closed again, and heard a slight clatter as he set something on the floor before she felt his weight settle onto the futon in front of her.

Kenshin sat on the side of the futon, reaching out to gently brush some hair out of her face. "How did I get so lucky?" He whispered to himself as he caressed her cheek gently, then bent down to kiss her awake. As much as he wanted to let her sleep, Yahiko would be arriving within the hour, and he was certain Kaoru would be embarrassed if her pupil knew what had happened.

He kissed her gently, then abruptly sensed that she was awake. He pulled back, but saw her eyes still closed like she was sleeping. Yet knowing he was right, knowing she was awake, he smirked and shed the yukata he'd put on when he'd gone to fix them breakfast. He quickly walked around the futon and crawled into it behind her, pulling her into his arms as one hand began to massage her breast even as the other slid directly to her core and began to flick and rub her clit.

Just seeing her in his bed, hair rumpled from sleep and face relaxed and angelic, to see the half of a breast not hidden by blanket, had him hard. And feeling her pressed against him, knowing he could touch her anywhere he wanted, made him painfully hard.

Kaoru continued to pretend to sleep as he touched her, too overwhelmed by the feelings to do more than feel. Although they'd made love all afternoon and evening before collapsing in exhaustion, there was still so much more. Every time he touched her was somehow different.

Then Kaoru let off a gasp as the hand on her pulsing center suddenly shifted to her thigh, and with one smooth movement he lifted her leg and slid completely into her. Her eyes flew open as one of her hands flew up to cover his, still teasing her nipples, and her other hand fisted in the covers.

Kenshin chuckled as he kissed the back of her neck, and whispered, "Never try to feign sleep with someone who can feel your ki, Kaoru-koishii."

Kaoru gasped, unable to speak. Every time they'd made love the previous day, she thought it was five times but couldn't be positive, they'd been face to face, with him above her. Something about this, about feeling him but being able to see him, made it more intense. She couldn't reach for him, couldn't touch him, could only let herself feel what he did to her.

Kenshin moaned at the sensations this new angle created. He hadn't even been positive it would work, hadn't been sure he could get enough leverage to do it, but was glad he had tried. It felt like he was deeper inside her than he had ever been, and being able to wrap his arms around her and press himself against her without fear of smothering her made it even more amazing.

"Kenshin…oh…kami…this is incredible." Kaoru finally managed to speak, not sure where she found the breath to spare but knowing it was important. She'd realized the previous night that despite what she'd thought when he first said it, he hadn't lied about not knowing much more about the whole sex thing than she did.

There were times when he'd seemed more nervous than she was, and he'd been constantly asking if he was hurting her, or if something felt strange, or if she didn't like something. She'd learned that the best way to stop the questions was to tell him when she really liked something he'd done; plus that had the side benefit of him doing it again.

"You're incredible, my love." Kenshin breathed in her ear as her one hand reached back and gripped his ass. Then he lost his breath when she used that grip to roll on to her stomach and take him with her. His legs split over hers and, for the fraction of a second before his reflexes kicked in and had his knees and elbows taking his weight, he felt himself inside of her more deeply than he had ever been.

Kaoru gasped as he continued thrusting into her, and something about the angle made the explosion she'd felt slowly building rocket through her all at once, and she screamed his name as fireworks exploded behind her eyes. She felt one of Kenshin's hands move to her hip, shifting their angle slightly, and almost lost her mind when she felt herself going up again.

Amazed that there was more, that somehow every time they made love was more amazing than the last, Kenshin continued to thrust into her, barely holding onto his control. He shifted their hips enough to reach under her, and began rubbing her clit again even as he lost control and exploded inside of her. A second passed, and to his amazement she screamed again as her walls pulsed around him.

Several minutes later, when he could manage to move again, Kenshin rolled himself off of her with a laugh and flopped onto his back. "That was amazing."

Kaoru gathered the energy to shift closer to him, sliding under his welcoming arm and snuggling into his chest.

"Did…did you really…."

Kaoru giggled, knowing his question before he asked it. "Yes." She giggled again. "Twice."

Kenshin chuckled, fingers tracing over the curve of her spine. "I told you we could learn together."

"Have to remember that one." Kaoru grinned impishly as she looked up at him. "When I woke up and you weren't here, I thought last night had been just another dream."

"It was rather similar to some dreams I've had." Kenshin grinned back. "But the dreams can't compare to the real thing."

Kaoru melted into him. "They really can't, can they?"

Kenshin had just dropped a kiss on the top of her head when he heard a voice from the yard and groaned.

"Hey ugly, why aren't you ready?" Yahiko yelled in the direction of the house as he started warming up in the yard. He hadn't seen Kenshin outside doing the laundry like he normally was, and there were no sounds or lights from the house.

Kaoru froze in Kenshin's embrace, embarrassed beyond belief that her student was outside. This was private, this was supposed to be between her and Kenshin…

"Kaoru-dono will be out in a little bit, Yahiko-kun." Kenshin called out, putting a finger over her mouth as she started to speak. He knew Yahiko's ears were keen enough to detect what room the voice came from, and didn't want him to hear Kaoru's voice coming from his room. "We were up late talking and so I don't believe she's ready yet."

"Tell her to hurry." Came Yahiko's yelled reply.

Kenshin looked down at Kaoru and whispered, "Hurry," with a grin.

She smacked him teasingly on the chest as she got up, making sure to pick up her discarded kimono and obi before hurrying into her room to change into gi and hakama. She got halfway to her room before she spun around and stuck her head back in his door. "I love you."

Kenshin chucked as he sat up. "I love you, but you better go change, for if you stand there any longer like that you will be more than a few minutes late."

Kaoru giggled, blew him a kiss, and danced down the hall to her room.

TBC…..

AN2: Sorry to give you a heart-attack with the first few lines, I just couldn't resist…