disclaimer: I do not own Rurouni Kenshin.
After six-months after my father's death I never imagined I'd be here, I thought to myself. I never thought my boyfriend's father would even think about taking me in. I know I've been dating his son for five years now but I just couldn't believe he offered. Worst of all I never, ever would've thought it would be him who first suggested.
I stood outside on the other side of the iron gate staring at the estate, looking edgily at the large two-story brick building. The windows were huge and gleamed with the setting sun. The front of the building had a stone porch with at least fifteen steps up to the great French door. The yard was beautifully gardened with various shrubs and flower patches that surrounded the pebble pathway that trailed right to my feet.
I shifted my feet uncomfortably, staring at my white and blue converse. The place was familiar but right now it never felt so foreign to me. I pressed the call buzz button again.
"Authorization please." A robotic voice said.
"Uh, this is Kaoru." I repeated timidly.
"Invalid. No entry."
"What?"
"Invalid. No entry."
I glared at the little intercom box. I slammed my fist against it. "Ow!" I exclaimed cradling my fist to my stomach.
"Kaoru are you okay? I was only joking! I'll be there in a second."
"Kenshin! You, you-!" I stuttered trying to say something offensive.
A minute later the gate opened with Kenshin right in front of me.
"Kenshin!" I yelled stomping up to him. "I have every right to smack me you right now!" I swung my fist at him.
He caught my wrist easily. "Hold it right there, dear." He said teasingly, as he examined my hand while I tried to pull it from his grip. "Hmm…nothing seems to be wrong, best not stress it by hitting me though."
Before I could even think of doing anything, he pulled me to him for a kiss. I felt my legs melt as his arm circled my waist to hold myself closer to him as our lips touched. After a moment he slowly, reluctantly withdrew and looked me up and down. I gave him a playful seductive smile placing one hand on my hip for the cliché look. He grinned slyly as he leaned his face down.
"You look great." He whispered in my ear.
"Thank you, you're not half bad yourself, dashing." I whispered back struggling as I tip-toed up to reach his ear.
"I'll have to get you alone sometime soon." He purred softly in my ear. I blushed. Kenshin had the ability to make my cheeks burn.
He grinned at my blushing and within a series of smooth movements bowed down, grabbed my hand, and kissed it. Smiling up at me with that boyish grin of his, that melted my heart, he intertwined his fingers with mine as we walked toward the doors, hand in hand.
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Author's notes: It's been awhile since I've written, anyhow I'll be using my profile as a daily (yes, everyday)bullentin board to post story progress from now on. This story was something I thought of randomly and it pestered me so much I had to write it. There may eventually be M-rated parts in this story depending on my boldness so I would appreciate it if only 17 readers only read, though I have no control over this. Anyway, until next time Happy Writing!