Note to all: I did not create Rurouni Kenshin. I am only using the characters for the story. Also, this is my first fanfic, so please be kind! Enjoy! ^_^
Chapter 1:
Kenshin and Kaoru were returning from town, Kenshin with a bucket of tofu in hand. Kaoru was talking about the day's events, scowling when she told him about Yahiko calling her busu, as usual. Before Kenshin could even reply, someone had run into him, causing him to stumble backwards, trying to keep the tofu balanced. Unfortunately for Kaoru, he fell back into her, causing her to stumble backwards and fall into the river. Kenshin dropped the tofu bucket, attempting to save Kaoru from a very wet experience. He, however, ended up falling in as well. She came up for breath, her breathing labored.
"KENSHIIIIN!!!!!!"
"OROROOO!!!!!"
She shot an angry glare at the swirly-eyed rurouni, trying to keep her face straight. He was covered in seaweed. Unable to keep the act up for long, she couldn't help but laugh at him. She covered her mouth with her hand, giggling uncontrollably. Kenshin looked a bit sheepish now, rubbing the back of his head.
"Gomen nasai, Kaoru-dono, it was an accident."
Finally able to control her giggling, she nodded.
"It's alright. Besides, your reaction was worth it!"
She was giggling again, while Kenshin just rubbed the back of his head once more. They managed to wade over to shore, Kenshin holding out his hand to help her up. She gladly took it, seeing as how her kimono now weighed a ton. She growled suddenly, a thought crossing her mind.
"What is it, Kaoru-dono?"
She sighed, calming down.
"I bet Yahiko will get a kick out of this!"
Kenshin wasn't sure what to say, so he just gave her a sympathetic look.
"It's not that bad."
He watched as she raised her blue eyes to meet his, stifling a small chuckle. Before, he hadn't really examined her condition, partially because her kimono clung to her body. Now, however, he was getting the full view. Her midnight threads were clinging to her skin, and she as well had a good deal of seaweed on her. She was pouting at him, a skeptical look shot in his direction.
"Hmph."
"HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!" Yahiko was doubled over with laughter, clutching his chest and gasping for air. A very soaked Kaoru and Kenshin had just re-entered the dojo. Kaoru was trembling with rage, her eyes narrowed and her fists clenched by her side.
"And here I was, thinking you couldn't get any uglier!"
He started laughing again, tears forming in his eyes.
"YAHIIIKO!!!!!"
The next thing Kenshin knew, Kaoru was chasing after Yahiko, bokken in hand, bashing his head over and over. Yahiko was covering his head with his with his hands, running from the crazed woman, laughing all the while. Kenshin just chuckled, shaking his head.
"Kaoru-dono, you might want to consider changing. Wearing wet clothes could get you sick, that it could."
She stopped, lifting her head to look at him. Shooting one last glare at her student, she nodded.
"Alright."
The two then both departed to rid themselves of their wet clothing. Little did Kenshin know, however, that Kaoru was already planning her revenge on him.
The next day, after Kaoru had taken her bath and gotten dressed, she went to go find Kenshin. Yahiko had left earlier to help in the Akabeko. Perfect. Now she could put her plan into action. Walking up quietly behind him, wash tub in hand, she dumped the soapy liquid over his head. He had known she was there, but he hadn't known she was carrying something. He slipped, causing him to kick the wash tub he was using. That one dumped on him too.
"OROROROOO!"
Kaoru giggled, watching as he slipped and caused the other tub to spill on him himself. Now he was only the swirly-eyed rurouni.
"What was that for, Kaoru-dono?"
"That was for making me fall into the river yesterday."
He stood up, careful to keep from slipping. A mischievous glint appeared in Kenshin's eyes.
"Is that so?"
"Uh oh." Kaoru thought, "Time to run!"
