It Is To Be Feared For
Shower 8
By: Meirou Kitsune
Kaoru yelped and quickly dived under her blankets when she heard another crack of lightning from outside, complimented by the steady pounding of rain on the roof.
This is stupid, I shouldn't be afraid of the rain…' Kaoru thought bashfully to herself as she tried to gather herself together.
When she finally peaked her head out from under her covers, a great clap of thunder made the old dojo shake, making Kaoru scream shrilly.
As she ducked under the covers again, she heard her door slide open and then close with a soft click, footsteps coming closer to her hidden appearance.
"Kaoru-dono?"
'Great, just great; he's the last person I want to see me like this' She thought to herself miserably as she pulled the blankets around her closer.
"Are you alright Kaoru-dono? This one was worried when you screamed." Kenshin continued as he squatted down and tried to find Kaoru in her lump of blankets.
She finally popped her head out to lock eyes with his violet orbs for a brief moment. She murmured something under her breath as she looked away from his tranquil face, and despite his acute hearing, Kenshin didn't pick up what she'd said.
"What did you say Kaoru-dono?" He questioned as he moved his face closer to hers.
"I'm scared, alright?!" She exclaimed in his face, a blush of embarrassment painted on her cheeks.
Even though he could clearly see her flustered state, he couldn't help but smile and chuckle lightly at her childish fear as he sat down.
"It's not funny!" she whined with as the blush on her face grew.
But before he could apologize, another lightning bolt hit the ground, this one was much closer and louder. Kaoru, in a state of shock, flung herself at Kenshin, hugging him around the neck tightly, burying her face in the crock of his neck as she sat in his lap.
After the lightning has passed, Kaoru finally realized that she was latched on to Kenshin. Right when she was about to pull away and start apologizing profusely, Kenshin wrapped his arms around her thin frame and pulled her, if possible, closer to his chest, letting his warmth flow into her.
"Do no be scared, Kaoru, this one is right here." He whispered in her ear softly.
Kaoru closed her eyes and basked in the warmth of his protection, even if it was from the rain, knowing he meant every word, and glad for at least once that he'd dropped the honorific. But after a minute, her mind drifted to a disturbing thought.
'But will you always be here for me, Kenshin? What will I do without you?'
And even though he had rid her of the fear of the storm tonight, she couldn't stop her eyes from tingling with tears at the idea of him leaving her alone, making her cling to him tighter as if she was afraid he'd disappear any second right in her arms.
And even though she hadn't expected it, and he hadn't meant it, she was now more scared then she was before.
Thanks for reading, and as always, please review to tell me what you think! this one was bitter sweet...not as fluffy as I'd wished (heh)
