Thoughts
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But if someone like you
found someone like me
then suddenly nothing will ever be the same
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Chapter 1 - Someone Like You
It's been two years since I've seen him. War broke out at the northern border, and my assumption is that he got called away. Why else would he break his routine so suddenly? I'm not a stalker, mind you, but his presence became such a big part of my life, even if he doesn't know I exist. Every day I didn't see him was dark and dreary, even if the sun was shining. I wonder what he's doing now. Is he a skilled fighter? By looking at him, I wouldn't bet on it. He's far too short and scrawny looking. Is he injured? Is he even alive? I shook my head to rid myself of these thoughts.
It was raining, and I was the only one out, sitting on my corner, hoping for someone to take out their trash so I could dig through it for food. I looked up at the clock tower, and saw that it was ten o'clock on the dot. I looked back down to the ground and sighed. Once again, he wasn't here.
Just then, I heard a sound from down the road, heading in my direction. Carriage wheels. I rose from my seat on the ground. I better move before I get....SPLASH! Too late...
I was soaked from head to toe, not that I wasn't already, but it's different when one gets splashed by a carriage. The muddy water made me look and feel dirtier than usual. I sighed and stared at the ground, my shoulders slumped. Oh well. I guess it can't be helped.
"Are you alright, miss?" A beautiful, tenor voice asked. I raised my head and looked into the eyes of non other than Himura Kenshin. He was holding an umbrella. I couldn't even make myself respond to his question, which he seemed to notice, so he spoke again.
"You really should get home now, miss, that you should. You need to dry off before you catch a cold. How long have you been out here?"
"Fourteen years," I whispered, my head bowed, not wanting to see the disgust on his face. Suddenly, the rain wasn't pouring down on me any more. I looked up. He had taken a step towards me and was holding the umbrella over both if us.
"Well then, I guess you'll just have to come stay with me then." My shock must have shown on my face, for he just gave me a small smile. He held his elbow out for me, and I hesitantly took it. Once were seated in his carriage, the driver whipped the horses, and we were off.
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The ride in the carriage was a bit awkward. How is one supposed to address another person of a higher class? I'm sure he knows that I already know who he is. Who doesn't know of him in this town! He's the Himura Kenshin. Not knowing him is like not knowing who the Queen of England is! Luckily for me, he took the initiative and broke the heavy silence.
"What's your name? I can't just keep calling you 'miss' all the time."
"Kamiya Kaoru," I replied.
"That's a lovely name."
"Thank you..." And now it's back to the awkward silence. Come to think of it, why isn't he being his usual happy self? I hadn't realized it until then, but he had changed. He eyes didn't light up like they used to when he smiled and he wasn't being as social as he used to be with the other townsfolk. It's as if he's trying too hard to be the person I saw everyday mingling with the townsfolk. Is there something wrong with me? Is he trying to be nice even though he's disgusted by my presence? I shook my head at this thought. No, that can't be it. If he couldn't stand me, he wouldn't have offered me shelter for the night, unless he's just trying to make up for his driver splashing me... I pondered over this revelation of mine for the remaining duration of the trip.