30 Moments: Kenshin and Kaoru
It's moments like this when you wish time will stop. 30 moments you wouldn't want to miss.
FINISHED: April 15, 2009 - The day before I went to visit Japan - *u*
(MAY 16, 2010) - I apologize for not updating for a whole month! I wasn't able to reply to all the comments, but I just want to say how much I appreciate you guys! *hugs* Summer classes ending this Sunday. :)
ELEVEN: Getting Sick
Setting: AU
Word Count: 2, 525
Disclaimer: Rurouni Kenshin is a copyright of Nobuhiro Watsuki and the makers of the anime. I simply borrow them for my own crazy world of fluff and romance.
"I'm so sorry, K-Kaoru."
Kenshin sniffed.
"It's alright, Kenshin. But are you sure you're gonna be fine?" asked the said girl from the other line. Kenshin made a slight smile of assurance even though he knew she couldn't see him.
"Yes, Kaoru. I'm (cough) gonna be (cough) fine. I'm just upset that we can't go on with today's plan because of this (cough) fever." He tried to say. He heard her sigh over the line before saying, "Okay then, Kenshin, get well really soon."
"Hai…" He put the phone down before lying back on the bed. He knew it was gonna be a day like this since he woke up this morning. His head ached the moment he opened his eyes. It was a good thing he was able to take a bath before anything else. But then, right after he felt worse and started sniffing.
He wasn't able to dress decently and just grabbed his shorts and shirt. He quickly plopped on his bed and felt himself getting hotter and hotter.
Kenshin sighed and grabbed the blanket higher until it reached his nose. "This is the worst. I was (cough) really expecting a (cough) great day with Kaoru. (cough)" He groaned and hid behind the sheets.
A few (long) minutes later, the doorbell of his condominium suddenly rang and one can really guess he wasn't happy about it. His body felt so heavy and his head was aching madly.
He just groaned loudly for the person on the other side of the door to hear. But then the doorbell rang again so he guessed the person wasn't able to hear his rather irritated reply.
The pitch of the doorbell was making his already aching head ache more so he got up, ranted inaudible words, and brought the blanket with him. The door felt so far from him as he reached for it. Sniffing a bit, he opened the door slightly with a frustrated face, "What is it already? I'm sick here so if you have (cough) some business, let's just deal with it (cough) tomorrow, okay?" He said, annoyed.
"Will you just shut up and go back to your bed?"
"What?" Kenshin looked up to see Kaoru standing with her hand on her hip and the other holding groceries. "K-Kaoru... Achoo!"
Kaoru raised a brow. "I told you, just go back to bed." She said as Kenshin opened the door fully to her. Kenshin was about to take the groceries but Kaoru insisted that he's sick and should just rest.
She supported him as he sat on the couch. "Really, Kenshin. If you'd just give me the keys to this condo of yours then you wouldn't have to do the heavy work of getting up and shouting at the person ringing your doorbell."
"Remind me about that." Kenshin closed his eyes and leaned on the couch. He wasn't feeling any better but he was just glad Kaoru was there to assist him. "I'm sorry, you even bothered to come."
Kaoru went over to his kitchen. She saw the kitchen utensils unused, meaning he hasn't taken his breakfast yet. "What kind of friend am I if I don't visit my best friend in his time of need?" She looked for the pan and arranged the groceries. "I'm right. You haven't taken your breakfast. Good thing I came, right?" She grinned at him.
Kenshin smirked. "Yeah. But with your cooking skills, I'm not sure if I'd feel (cough) better if you'll cook for me." He teased. Kaoru pouted. "Well, I'm sorry I'm not good at cooking! I can at least make a decent breakfast, you know!
Kenshin chuckled before coughing loudly.
"Hmph, you should be glad someone bothered to cook for you." She said. She was about to start the fire but decided to take him to bed first. "Come on, go to bed already. I'll serve you breakfast in bed!" She said and assisted him to his room.
Kenshin lay back on his bed and shifted through the covers. He made another cough and sigh before Kaoru tucked him in. "Now be a good boy, Himura, and behave." She kidded.
"Yes, ma'am." Kaoru giggled before stepping out. "Wait, Kaoru." Kenshin tried to say. Kaoru's head popped out from the door. "Do you need something?"
"Iie. Thanks for coming over, Kaoru."
Kaoru gave him a sweet smile. "No problem. I mean, who else would take care of you, right? Don't expect Sanosuke, he'd just laugh at you." She giggled once more before disappearing from his sight.
Kenshin smiled once she was gone. Really, she doesn't know how sweet she is.
He drifted to sleep.
"Wake up, sleepyhead."
His eyes opened slowly as he heard Kaoru's sweet voice. "Nnn…" Kaoru had a cheeky grin on her face. "Wake up, already! You're breakfast is here, master." She jested and that made Kenshin smile.
Kaoru assisted him once more as he got up. He groaned for the nth time and said, "Ugh, I feel so helpless. I wish this fever's gone…"
"Stop complaining and just eat. You look so tired… I feel tired looking at you!" She said and put the tray on his lap.
Kenshin looked at the meal set in front of him. It was simple and it wasn't perfect, but it was Kaoru's cooking. And he wouldn't want any other man to eat Kaoru's cooked meal except him. He smirked inwardly at his newfound possessiveness.
"Hey, Kenshin, are you listening?" Kaoru snapped his thoughts. "Oro?" Kenshin said. Kaoru just sighed and said, "I said I'm sorry. This isn't the best meal and I definitely can't do a better job than you do." She smiled sheepishly.
Kenshin looked at his meal again – eggs, pancakes and a big bowl of hot soup. "I don't know if you'll like the soup but mom used to cook it for me when I have fevers." She smiled when Kenshin smiled at her. "Thanks, Kaoru. Itadakimasu."
He said and got the spoon in such a slow manner it got into Kaoru's nerve. She was expecting Kenshin's opinion on her cooking and his slow actions isn't making her less nervous. She grabbed the spoon from him and sighed, "Sheesh, Kenshin! I'll just feed you. Kami, you are such a kid."
"A hot, sexy kid, that is." He retorted and that only made Kaoru glare at him. He wanted to smirk but a cough came. She held the bowl of soup, took a decent amount and blew on it. "Aaaaa…" She watched amusingly as Kenshin opened his mouth and took a sip from the spoon.
"Mmm…" Kenshin closed his eyes and took in the flavor. Kaoru was waiting expectantly and watched his reaction with nervous eyes. Kenshin opened his eyes and smiled. "I'd like more please." Kaoru sighed in relief.
After a few more spoonfuls and feeding, Kenshin finished his meal. He took the medicine Kaoru gave her and lay on the bed once more, feeling a bit lighter. He was about to fall asleep again when Kaoru came in his room again. She sat on his side and brushed his bangs to see his perfect face.
"Sit up, I'll brush your hair." She said and Kenshin smirked at her as she started brushing his hair. "I don't know if this is what your mom also did to you when you're sick or you just want to admire my hair." He heard Kaoru giggle behind him. "A bit of both."
"This is very relaxing though." He managed to say before closing his eyes and indulging in the moment. "Hey, Kaoru…" He said after a while. "Mm?"
"Don't you think you'll (cough) catch a fever too? It's (cough) contagious, you know."
Kaoru sighed and stopped combing his hair. She rested her chin on his shoulder and they were so close. With a smile, she said, "But you'll take care of me, right? I have nothing to worry about."
Kenshin felt heat rush his cheeks at the sudden closeness. He could clearly see Kaoru's bright sapphire eyes. He started to hear his heartbeat and blushed more when he gazed at her lips.
"Kenshin, you're getting redder." She said, waking him up from his thoughts. "You need to lie down and sleep now." She took her brush away and pushed him gently on the bed. Kenshin just stared at her as she tucked him in again. He tried to take the blush away and failed when Kaoru kissed him on the forehead.
"Now go to sleep, mister hot, sexy kid." She smiled and went out of the room. Kenshin flushed.
Kenshin closed his eyes, trying his best to sleep. When Kaoru returned, he was lying on his sides and was sleeping so soundly. Well, at least she thought he was. She sat on his side again and brushed his bangs away from his beautiful face. She heard him sigh and thought that it was time for her to go before she wakes him up.
But before she did, a pair of strong yet warm arms grabbed her waist. "Eh?" Kaoru looked over to see Kenshin hugging her tightly and shifting his position. Kaoru had the slightest blush and shifted to sit on his side again. "Mou, Kenshin. You're such a kid…"
Kenshin shifted once more and laid his head on her lap, tangling him from the sheets. Kaoru giggled softly and blushed more, arranging the sheets so he could get more warmth. "Okay, okay, I won't go. Just don't hug me so tightly." She said even though she knew he wouldn't hear her.
"Mmn, you're such a mother, Kaoru…" He sighed on his sleep and Kaoru raised a brow. "Hahaha, really?" She was having fun with the sleep-talking Kenshin. "Yea…"
"I love you so much, Kaoru…" He whispered in his sleep and pulled her more to him. Kaoru blushed madly at his words. She made a sweet sad smile and gently put her hand on his head. "I know… I know you do, Kenshin…" Her voice was sad. As far as she knew, she was Kenshin's best friend. Kenshin can never love her that way.
She took a deep breath and took a peek at his sleeping face again before saying softly, "You idiot. I have always loved you. Even from the start. You're just too dense to notice it."
Kaoru sighed when she didn't hear any reaction from him. Of course he won't answer. He's asleep, damn it. I'm such a baka. I bet he doesn't even know what he's saying.
She leaned on the headboard and brushed his hair with her hands. "Just get well soon and stop making me worry, you idiot."
Kaoru rubbed her eyes tiredly. "Ah, I fell asleep… Kenshin?"
She looked at the bed she was sitting on. No Kenshin. "Kenshin?"
"Really, that guy's terribly sick and now he's off somewhere…" Kaoru uttered as she went out of the room.
She was about to get a drink when she saw Kenshin cleaning the dishes. Her eyes widened in surprise. "Kenshin! Mou!"
Kaoru walked toward him and turned off the faucet. She was glaring at Kenshin. Kenshin smiled sheepishly, "Sleep (cough) well, Kaoru?"
"Kenshin! You're supposed to be sleeping!" She put her hands on her hip and continued. "You shouldn't do chores yet. Kami, Kenshin…" Kenshin just chuckled. "But I'm already feeling better (cough)."
Kaoru raised a skeptical brow and put her hand on his forehead. "But you're coughing… and you're still a bit hot. Kenshin, rest please? I don't want you getting sick." She sighed. Kenshin just smiled at her worried face and walked toward the table.
"Here, hot chocolate." He handed it to Kaoru and Kaoru just stared at it in disbelief. "You even made this?" Kenshin nodded. It was really amusing seeing Kaoru's angry pouting face. "Why, you don't like it?"
"Kenshi— Mouuu!" She groaned in exasperation. "You really can't just sit down and rest, can you?" Kaoru said. Kenshin answered, "No, I can't."
Kaoru sighed in defeat.
"Here." Kenshin offered the drink again and Kaoru took it this time. They sat on the couch in comfortable silence. Kenshin caught Kaoru staring at him a few times, and saw her cute blush too. "What is it, Kaoru?" He asked.
Kaoru snapped out of her gaze. "Are you sure you're feeling better? Did you sleep well?" She started. Kenshin gave her a genuine smile and she swore her cheeks felt hot.
He moved closer to her and took a sip from his drink. "I'm feeling a whole lot better, thanks to you." She smiled. "That's good." They were silent again.
"And… I slept well. Really really well, actually." He started again. Kaoru looked at him in confusion. "Why? Did you have a dream or something?" Kenshin smiled one more time at her and answered, "Sort of. But it isn't really a dream. It's something better."
"Huh?"
"A certain someone just told me I'm a big dense idiot." He grinned. Kaoru looked more confused. "What? Someone just told you that and you're happy about it?"
"Yeah."
"You're weird."
Kenshin chuckled. "Well, she did say other wonderful things, and that definitely made me feel much better." He took a sip from his drink.
"She did? Wait, she called you an idiot and then said wonderful things? Who's the person anywa—" Kaoru stopped her words.
"You idiot. I have always loved you. Even from the start. You're just too dense to notice it."
The guy beside her took another sip. He coughed.
"Oh, and before that, I think I sort of blurted out my feelings to her. But then, her answer at first was a bit sad. I don't think she believed what I just said."
Kaoru's eyes widened.
"I love you so much, Kaoru…"
Kenshin coughed again.
"Well, I'm just hoping there's still next time…" His voice trailed off as he finished his hot chocolate and stared at the surprise face of the girl beside him.
"Kenshin…" She started.
"…there's still a next time, right?" He asked with a smile. Kaoru's cheeks were hot and she didn't know what to say. Kenshin just stared at her with that melting smile and Kaoru couldn't help but smile back.
Kaoru broke their gaze and took a sip of the sweet drink. She went quiet for a few minutes, leaving Kenshin to wonder whether Kaoru actually got what he meant or was just playing with him. "Uhh…"
"There won't be a next time if you don't get your sexy butt out of the couch and into the bedroom." Kaoru suddenly uttered.
"Oro?"
Kaoru giggled. "Just go get some rest, Kenshin. Or there won't be a next time." She smiled.
Kenshin blushed at the smile she made. He stood up and stretched. Kaoru stood as well and brought the mugs to the sink.
"Okay, okay. I guess I will rest the whole day if that would make you feel better."
"It definitely will."
Before going to his room, Kenshin stared at her one more time and grinned.
"I don't want you to stop loving me anyway."
Kaoru almost broke the mugs.
She blushed and whispered, "Don't worry. I won't."
The whisper was heard.
A/n: Another fic done. It's longer than usual too. Did you actually get the 'stop loving me stuff' by the end of the fic? Haha, I hope you did. :D And by this time, you'd already get that I write a lot of sleeping fics. If you get what I mean. I'm a sucker at that. Leave a comment, please and thank you! :3
Cause the possibility that
You would ever feel the same away about me,
It's just too much, just too much.
- Crush
