Rurouni Kenshin © Nobuhiro Watsuki

Beta Reader: Kokoronagomu


Cat Tales

51


This time Kenshin finally gave in and moved back towards her. He stopped in front of her and though they were both of short stature, he seemed to tower over her. Much more when she was feeling so guilty. "Please, don't," the ebony haired female said softly as she closed her eyes.

"Don't what, Kaoru?" he asked softly, his hand coming to her hair and then down to her nose, and cheek.

"Don't confuse me more," she pleaded with a frown but unconsciously she pushed against his hand, seeking the warmth there.

Kenshin chuckled softly, making the Esper's eyes move towards him. There was a very warm expression on his face, an odd, happy smile. He moved even closer to her and caught the back part of her head. Instantly she gasped and her whole body tensed, not knowing what to expect, but then he merely lowered his face and kissed the center of her forehead.

Kaoru calmed in his arms instantly and her hand grabbed his shirt in a tight grip. When his lips moved away from her she pressed her head against his chest and sighed, "Thanks, Kenshin."

He merely chuckled again and gave her a kiss atop her head, "You are not the only one confused, Kaoru," he reminded her softly and then sighed tiredly. He let go of her enough to intertwine his fingers through hers and led her away from the river and back to the forest, "It is complicated to think one is dating a cat," he joked.

A grin immediately appeared on the Esper's face and she punched him on his arm, "Hey! I was a nice cat," she shot back before laughing.


To be continued..


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