I discovered the beautiful world of Rurouni Kenshin a year ago and I've been hooked ever since. Here's my first Rurouni Kenshin fic and drabble series. Enjoy!
"Shall we continue?" the handsome redhead turned to her and gestured onward.
Snapping a picture with her phone, Kaoru slipped the device into her pocket and nodded. They had chanced upon one of the most breathtaking views she had ever seen as they crossed the bridge. The sky was painted a pinkish orange hue by the setting sun, with a perfect view of the river and people casually strolling on either side.
The pair continued onto a busy street, bustling with young adults chattering loudly at roadside bars, drinking and celebrating youth.
"Hey," he slowed his pace and she slowed down reflexively to walk beside him. He pointed at one of the smaller streets lined with stucco buildings that looked much quieter in comparison to the noise surrounding them. "Wanna check out that street? It looks pretty cool."
She glanced at the area he was gesturing, perhaps a little warily as he caught her expression and backpedalled, "Would you be okay with that?"
The street was darker as the setting sun caused shadows to loom over the street. From where they were, she failed to see a single soul walking down that path.
She spoke before her mind caught up with her heart and her mouth.
"You make me feel safe. That's all I need to know."
She sneaked a glance at him. He was smiling warmly, and somehow smugly, with a soft look in his eyes. His hands were placed on his chest, as if she had just touched his heart with her words.
Keeping a poker face, she quietly stored his reaction into her memory.