The next day, Kenshin and Kaoru left the hotel room early because she wanted to see the sunrise in Yokohama. They went to the park because the townspeople said that the view was most beautiful there. Kenshin and Kaoru sat on a bench as they waited for sun to come up.
Kenshin wrapped his arm around Kaoru's shoulder, allowing her to snuggle up on his chest. He whispered to her ear as he pointed to the eastern sky, "We're just in time… anata"
Kaoru smiled and nodded as she looked towards where her husband pointed. In seconds, an incandescent sphere, which rose from the hidden depths, slowly illuminated the dark, peaceful and moonlit sky, filling it with a kaleidoscope of light and color. The birds grazed the horizon as if responding to the calls of the light. Kaoru stared at the view in awe as if she was seeing the sunrise for the first time… as if she was looking at it from the eyes of a child.
Kenshin caressed Kaoru's back as he said, "It's beautiful, isn't it?" Turning to his wife for a response, he was surprised to see tears streaming down her cheeks. He wiped them off with his fingers and told her soothingly, "What's the matter, Kaoru?"
Kaoru's shoulders shook violently as she sobbed, "It…it's… beau… tiful… Ken.. shin. Soon, our child… will be able to… witness this…"
Kenshin kissed her on the forehead and said, "I know, dear. Don't cry, honey. It's a good thing, right? Please don't cry…"
Kaoru pushed Kenshin away, burying her face on her hands as she wailed, "You don't understand me!!! You…. You don't love me anymore!!! Waaahhhhh!!!"
Kenshin was alarmed at Kaoru's words so he wrapped his arms around his wife to pacify her raging hormones… I mean, raging emotions. "I'm so sorry, Kaoru. I do understand you and I do love you… Will you forgive your unworthy husband?"
Kaoru looked at him with her big moist eyes and frowned. Seconds later, her frown was replaced with a glare as she hit her husband off the bench. She huffed, "Mou Kenshin! You know I really hate it when you call yourself unworthy!!!" Her voice faltered on the last word as she started crying again. "Is that how I make you feel? Isn't my love for you enough?"
Kenshin didn't know what else to do. Mustering up all his courage, he did the only thing left to calm her. He stood up and placed his hand on the back of her neck, pulling her close for a long and passionate kiss. Kaoru responded hungrily on his kiss, dragging him towards the bench. Kenshin sighed happily, It worked! I knew this would calm her! Eeep! Maybe not! Kenshin's eyes bolted out of its sockets when Kaoru started to stray her hands on…
Kenshin pulled away instantly and panted, "Kaoru… don't you think we start this inside the hotel room?"
Kaoru shook her head, grabbed his collar as she leaned on him for another kiss. Kenshin parted his lips to deepen it when Kaoru immediately pulled away just in time for her to vomit.
She kept her head down in embarrassment as her tears flooded down again from her eyes. "I'm… I'm so sorry."
Kenshin tilted her head up and smiled lovingly at her, "Come on, Kaoru. Let's go back to clean up and eat breakfast."
Kaoru nodded as he held his hand to lead her back to their room.
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That afternoon, Kaoru woke up without Kenshin beside her. She looked at the empty space sadly as she patted the place where her husband laid. She looked around the room for any signs of him. Nothing. Finally she saw a note he had left on the side table.
Beloved,
I just went down for a while to settle our accounts and to wash our laundry at the service room. Don't worry, I'll be back shortly. I love you. By the way, don't go anywhere without me. Have I said I love you? Well, I do. I love you, Kaoru, my wife.
KenshinKaoru smiled as she folded back the paper. She stood up lazily and sat on the windowsill. She let out an audible sigh as she watched the children playing outside. Feeling sentimental, she raised her hand and touched the glass as if she was trying to reach out to the children below. Their so little and happy. How I wish my child will also experience the same joy, peaceful and carefree life they are experiencing. His father had sacrificed so much for his generation… Kaoru was so lost in her own thoughts that she didn't notice Kenshin come in.
Kenshin stared at the picturesque view before him. Kaoru was sitting in front of the window with the sun's afternoon rays illuminating her face. She is so beautiful. He didn't want to disturb her serene state so he walked towards her quietly and hugged her from behind. He kissed her on the forehead and said, "Tadaima!"
"Okaeri nasai, anata," Kaoru replied, her gaze not leaving the children below.
Kenshin peered from her shoulder and commented, "They look happy, don't they?"
Kaoru nodded as tears threatened to spill from her eyes.
Kenshin lifted her waist so he could sit her on his lap. Wrapping both arms around her, he whispered to her ear, "Don't worry, Kaoru. I'll protect our happiness." He lowered his head and placed open-mouthed kisses on her neck.
Kaoru placed her hand on Kenshin's cheek and said as tears fell, "As long as I am with you. I will always remain happy." Turning her head, she captured Kenshin's lips with her own and they both melted into each other's kisses.
Moments later, Kaoru pulled away, pressing her back closer to Kenshin's. She closed her eyes, breathing in Kenshin's scent. Rubbing her cheeks against his, she purred, "Kenshin…"
"Hmmm…"
"Would you like to go back to Tokyo? I am really missing our friends back there."
"Sure, honey. We can pack up in two days."
"Kenshin…." Kaoru said as she lifted his hands to her mouth.
"Hmmmm…"
"I want to leave to go back tomorrow…"
"Oro!!" Kenshin snapped his eyes open and turned Kaoru to face him. He protested, "But sweetheart, it's too soon! We still haven't packed and… and… "
Kaoru stared at him with wide childlike eyes and gave him a cute pout. "But our baby wants to go back home!!" Kaoru whined.
"Alright. Anything for my beautiful wife," Kenshin sighed in resignation as he stood up and began to pack. This is going to be a long night…
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After hours of packing, Kenshin crawled on the bed, exhausted. He laid on his side as he tucked the stray hairs on Kaoru's face. He whispered inaudibly, "I love you, Kaoru." Sitting up carefully not disturb her slumber, he kissed Kaoru's bulging stomach. "I'll do anything for you and our baby." He smiled in contentment as he pressed his ears against her tummy.
Kaoru fluttered her eyes open when she felt Kenshin's warmth. She looked at him lovingly as she caressed his red locks.
Kenshin looked up at her and smiled. He shifted his position and kissed her tenderly on the lips.
Kaoru pulled away after some time, smiling her sweetest at her husband. "Kenshin…"
"Hmmm…" Why do I have a feeling that she…
"Our baby is hungry. He wants a wasabe flavored chocolate."
"Ororororo!!! Kaoru… where am I going to find that?"
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Preview of Next Chapter:
Kaoru's favorite person…
Author's Notes:
Kaoru is not really experiencing depression. I wouldn't want to go to that direction because I want to keep this fic light and fluffy. I just made her more sentimental than usual. Hehehe… I hope the waffy scenes aren't too much. I always say to myself… there's no such thing as too much waff! =)
Thanks to those who left a review and even those who didn't!
LSR-7… Actually, I think that 500 yen is pretty big that time. Remember in Ep. 25, the one about Shura? Well, when Sano, Kenshin and Yahiko heard that the bodyguard job paid 40 yen, they were so excited. When the trader told them about the 100-200 yen bonus, their eyes widened in excitement. So, that's where I based the amount. =)
Takato Taikashi- I'm glad to hear that my fic actually educates readers out there hehehe.
Hotaru- well, actually those two are also my fave chocolates
Anh- glad to know you've noticed
Gracey, Gypsy-chan, Carlyd, Macai- I'm glad you liked the facts.
Lina Inverse, m., JML- thanks for that.
Kiara- ooohhh…
Demon-Wolf, Raphie- sorry, but don't worry, Kaoru will make it up to him soon.
Midori-chan- heheheh thanks! More tortures next chap!
KnK4ever- the next chaps will be posted soon
Special Thanks to dementedchris for giving me a few ideas… I was really stuck on this chapter. Sorry everyone for the delay. I was also focusing on my other fics, which by the way I had recently updated. Check it out! [new chaps for 'surfacing hearts', 'deadly family ties' and 'lonely hearts' co-authored with gypsy-chan]
I am going to wrap up this fic after 'Kaoru's Favorite Person'. I hope you'll stick with this fic to the end. =)
Pregnancy Depression Notes:
Even if postpartum depression is more popular, depression during pregnancy is more common. Research proves that the percentage of women getting depressed during pregnancy is higher than those after giving birth.