::MIRAI::
(future)
Himura Kawaii
Chapter Five
Disclaimers apply..Blah blah.. RK's not mine.. Hail the Great Watsuki- sama... I'm just a poor high school stud..... Don't sue me! ^_^
As they neared Kaoru's house, Kenji wasn't at all surprised with the mansion-like structure.. After all, he was used to these types. And judging from Kaori's appearance, he knew they were in the same class. He looked up at the three-story house and smiled this is the type of girl my parents would go for Kenji thought knowingly. Not that they were snotty or snobbish, but it would really help a lot if the girl he would be dating would be on the same level as he is. He looked at Kaori's eager blue eyes and felt suddenly at peace.
"Why don't you come in for a while?" Kaori asked Kenji, a look of encouragement on her china-like face.
"Ah!" Kenji answered without a moment's hesitation jeez, why am I coming in? It's not like we have schoolwork to do in there. As Kaori led Kenji in to the guarded gate, he hesitated, thinking that he should've refused. Man, what the hell is wrong with you? Kami-sama knows that every red- blooded guy in school is interested in Kaori and here you are being invited in her house! Betcha no one's ever been this close!
"Kenji-San?" Kenji found Kaori's eyes peering into his confused "Is there something wrong?" Kaori stared at him expectantly. But Kenji didn't know how to explain why he's been standing there for a few minutes staring into space so he made something up
"Iie Kaori.. Just admiring the nice landscape you have got here in your front yard" It was true.. Kaori's front yard was indeed captivating.. Flowers were abloom everywhere.. The lawns were perfectly manicured and not a single bush was out of place. They certainly have expert gardeners in their place. "You sure have got yourselves a first class gardener!" Kenji spoke his thoughts out, unaware that he was trying to hide his awkwardness with small talk what's wrong with you pal? Kenji asked himself just go in and have a good time! Let the other guys eat their hearts out!
"Well, if you say so" a look of doubt and uneasiness shadowed Kaori's pretty face "we should go in, you know. If you like the view from here, wait'll you see the backyard!" Kaori offered, trying to lighten the mood. Look at what you've done man Kenji scolded himself now you made her uncomfortable! As they walked through the perfectly grown grass, Kenji tried to remove the uneasiness by asking Kaori about herself.. And soon, they were acting so comfortable again.
When they reached the oversized sofa in the equally oversized living room, Kaori asked Kenji to seat down and to make himself comfortable. Soon, they were laughing and giggling on their seats, talking as if they've known each other forever.
As Kenji launched into another joke about his childhood, a cheerful brown- haired maid came in and bowed at them. "Okaeri nasai Kaori!" the girl said and then turned to Kenji and bowed "Konnichiwa".
"Oh, Mitsuki-san, this is Himura Kenji, a classmate of mine." Kaori offered and Kenji bowed at Mitsuki.
"Hajimemashite Mitsuki-dono" then Kenji smiled that killer smile.
"Oh" Mitsuki was surprised that Kenji even thought of introducing himself to a mere servant. And she didn't know what to say. She turned to the young lady instead, "Kaori-chan, would you like to eat anything?" she inquired politely.
"An ice-cold soda would be nice" then she turned to Kenji "I'm thirsty from all that practice!" and smiled at him. "And Mitsuki-san, please bring in some snacks too." The servant nodded and took off.
After a while, Mitsuki arrived with the refreshments and bowed before leaving. But before she could leave, Kaori suddenly called her name and asked, "Uh, Mitsuki-san, I was wondering.." and hesitated for a moment before continuing "are mom and dad here?"
"Your mom is here Kaori-chan but your dad is at the hospital making rounds as usual. You know that he won't be expected until late tonight." Mitsuki paused after seeing the disappointment in Kaori's face. Kenji noticed it too. "But if you want, I can call her to meet your friend here" the maid added reassuringly. But before Kaori could reply and say no, a voice filled the room and she knew without turning around that it was her mom.
"Did I hear someone say my name?" A lady about twice Kaoru's age stepped into the living room, a train of lavender scent trailing after her. She was an epitome of elegance and even at her age, she still looked radiant but a little stressed.
Kenji and Kaori stood up to greet her. "Oh hi mom!" Kaori brightened up. "Um, this is Himura Kenji, a classmate of mine."
Her mom looked at Kenji and smiled. "Is this the first guy you've let you take home? Hmmm, I have to say, Kaori-dear, you've got an excellent choice!" She giggled and looked at Kenji. "Himura, you say? Are you in any way related to the tycoon Himura Kyoichi?"
Kenji looked a little taken aback. "Hai ma'am. He's my father."
"Oh?" Kaori's mom was obviously pleased. She knew from first sight that Kenji is a good boy and he wouldn't harm Kaori. But it was also a big bonus that Kenji was from a rich family and that if in case, he could give Kaori a good future. She smiled to herself, unaware that the others were watching her with amusement. "Kyoichi is an acquaintance of mine.. he's a very good person." Then smiling, she turned to her daughter "You've got quite a good catch here!"
::Kaori and Kenji sweatdrops::
"It was nice meeting you, son!" her mom continued, unfazed by the blushing teens in front of her. "But I have to go now, I still have a lot of work to do. You two behave yourselves!" she added with a wink and took off. "Ja ne!!"
::Kenji and Kaori facefaults::
"What a unique person!" Kenji mused. "And she looks as if she were only your sister, Kaori!" Kenji whistled. He really did admire Kaori's mother and hoped that he would get to chat with her sometime to get to know her a lot better. Now it made sense to him why Kaori was such a nice young lady.. she sure got it from her mom. Kenji made a mental note to himself to ask Kaori's mother out for tea sometime. Plus it wouldn't hurt to make friends with Kaori's mom to get points on her side! Though it really won't be necessary because he knew that Kaori's mom didn't think that he was some punk trying to get her daughter in bed with him. Goodness, no!
Whoa man! Kenji's mind interrupted. You just got to know her! Now you're planning to woo her mom to be on her good side too? What are you? Getting married?! Kenji tried to push the thought away, but it just wouldn't go. It continued it's rattling Hel-lo?! Kenji, you used to be a ladies' man back in Kyoto! You wouldn't dare stay in a relationship for a month back then! What happened to you now?! Kenji's mind continued. You just met this girl and you're thinking of commitment?! Wow, man, this IS new!
"Shut up!" Kenji muttered under his breath. He was a ladies' man before. uninterested in keeping girls and totally commitment-phobic. But Kaori's different another voice in his mind stressed. She's everything you could ever ask for in your life but never dared. She's your destiny. Kenji knew it. even if he didn't allow his mind to explore that fact until now, he knew he felt that way ever since he saw her.
There was no denying it. no turning back either. He was obviously, utterly, irrevocably in love.
Okay, part five finally finished!! Yay!! Hope it was at least acceptable!! Still not? huhuhuhu Um, Kaori's mom was made out to be like some moms today who understand their kids and treat them as equals, value their opinions and you know.. get along well.. I know that's too perfect, but heck, I think Kaoru deserves the second life I gave her. We all know that she was orphaned at a young age. So let's give her that justice, ne? ^_^ I hope this isn't turning out to be so heavy because I wanted it to be as light as possible.. all that talk about fate and destiny.. are they trash? Ummm, help me out please? ^^, Kenshin is so definitely OOC here. I mean, who would've thought that our gentle and shy rurouni would be a playboy? A comitment-phobic? Who's first name was "Can't" and the last name was "Commit"? Gomen ne for doing this to him.. but believe me, it was fun seeing Kenshin at a whole new light! Gomen nasai!! They were OOC.. gomen ne.. but this is the generation X.. kids today aren't kids yesterday. ^_* To Elspeth-san and Kethry-chan... for all the time you spent on making this fic better.. to Pinkz-san for her very wacky ML and for allowing me to post my fic in the first place.. to Barby-chan for posting my fic in her site.. to my ML friends.. Kenshin n Kaoru 4ever!!.. to Angel-san for reading this fic even if she doesn't understand a thing.. to Aoshi-sama for being the only kabarkada who understands my passion for RK.. DOMO ARIGATOU GOZAIMASTA MINNA!! Elspeth-san and Kethry-chan... this is for you guys.. ::Kawaii bows::
Arigatou for reading.. till next chapter.. ^_^
Himura Kawaii
Chapter Five
Disclaimers apply..Blah blah.. RK's not mine.. Hail the Great Watsuki- sama... I'm just a poor high school stud..... Don't sue me! ^_^
As they neared Kaoru's house, Kenji wasn't at all surprised with the mansion-like structure.. After all, he was used to these types. And judging from Kaori's appearance, he knew they were in the same class. He looked up at the three-story house and smiled this is the type of girl my parents would go for Kenji thought knowingly. Not that they were snotty or snobbish, but it would really help a lot if the girl he would be dating would be on the same level as he is. He looked at Kaori's eager blue eyes and felt suddenly at peace.
"Why don't you come in for a while?" Kaori asked Kenji, a look of encouragement on her china-like face.
"Ah!" Kenji answered without a moment's hesitation jeez, why am I coming in? It's not like we have schoolwork to do in there. As Kaori led Kenji in to the guarded gate, he hesitated, thinking that he should've refused. Man, what the hell is wrong with you? Kami-sama knows that every red- blooded guy in school is interested in Kaori and here you are being invited in her house! Betcha no one's ever been this close!
"Kenji-San?" Kenji found Kaori's eyes peering into his confused "Is there something wrong?" Kaori stared at him expectantly. But Kenji didn't know how to explain why he's been standing there for a few minutes staring into space so he made something up
"Iie Kaori.. Just admiring the nice landscape you have got here in your front yard" It was true.. Kaori's front yard was indeed captivating.. Flowers were abloom everywhere.. The lawns were perfectly manicured and not a single bush was out of place. They certainly have expert gardeners in their place. "You sure have got yourselves a first class gardener!" Kenji spoke his thoughts out, unaware that he was trying to hide his awkwardness with small talk what's wrong with you pal? Kenji asked himself just go in and have a good time! Let the other guys eat their hearts out!
"Well, if you say so" a look of doubt and uneasiness shadowed Kaori's pretty face "we should go in, you know. If you like the view from here, wait'll you see the backyard!" Kaori offered, trying to lighten the mood. Look at what you've done man Kenji scolded himself now you made her uncomfortable! As they walked through the perfectly grown grass, Kenji tried to remove the uneasiness by asking Kaori about herself.. And soon, they were acting so comfortable again.
When they reached the oversized sofa in the equally oversized living room, Kaori asked Kenji to seat down and to make himself comfortable. Soon, they were laughing and giggling on their seats, talking as if they've known each other forever.
As Kenji launched into another joke about his childhood, a cheerful brown- haired maid came in and bowed at them. "Okaeri nasai Kaori!" the girl said and then turned to Kenji and bowed "Konnichiwa".
"Oh, Mitsuki-san, this is Himura Kenji, a classmate of mine." Kaori offered and Kenji bowed at Mitsuki.
"Hajimemashite Mitsuki-dono" then Kenji smiled that killer smile.
"Oh" Mitsuki was surprised that Kenji even thought of introducing himself to a mere servant. And she didn't know what to say. She turned to the young lady instead, "Kaori-chan, would you like to eat anything?" she inquired politely.
"An ice-cold soda would be nice" then she turned to Kenji "I'm thirsty from all that practice!" and smiled at him. "And Mitsuki-san, please bring in some snacks too." The servant nodded and took off.
After a while, Mitsuki arrived with the refreshments and bowed before leaving. But before she could leave, Kaori suddenly called her name and asked, "Uh, Mitsuki-san, I was wondering.." and hesitated for a moment before continuing "are mom and dad here?"
"Your mom is here Kaori-chan but your dad is at the hospital making rounds as usual. You know that he won't be expected until late tonight." Mitsuki paused after seeing the disappointment in Kaori's face. Kenji noticed it too. "But if you want, I can call her to meet your friend here" the maid added reassuringly. But before Kaori could reply and say no, a voice filled the room and she knew without turning around that it was her mom.
"Did I hear someone say my name?" A lady about twice Kaoru's age stepped into the living room, a train of lavender scent trailing after her. She was an epitome of elegance and even at her age, she still looked radiant but a little stressed.
Kenji and Kaori stood up to greet her. "Oh hi mom!" Kaori brightened up. "Um, this is Himura Kenji, a classmate of mine."
Her mom looked at Kenji and smiled. "Is this the first guy you've let you take home? Hmmm, I have to say, Kaori-dear, you've got an excellent choice!" She giggled and looked at Kenji. "Himura, you say? Are you in any way related to the tycoon Himura Kyoichi?"
Kenji looked a little taken aback. "Hai ma'am. He's my father."
"Oh?" Kaori's mom was obviously pleased. She knew from first sight that Kenji is a good boy and he wouldn't harm Kaori. But it was also a big bonus that Kenji was from a rich family and that if in case, he could give Kaori a good future. She smiled to herself, unaware that the others were watching her with amusement. "Kyoichi is an acquaintance of mine.. he's a very good person." Then smiling, she turned to her daughter "You've got quite a good catch here!"
::Kaori and Kenji sweatdrops::
"It was nice meeting you, son!" her mom continued, unfazed by the blushing teens in front of her. "But I have to go now, I still have a lot of work to do. You two behave yourselves!" she added with a wink and took off. "Ja ne!!"
::Kenji and Kaori facefaults::
"What a unique person!" Kenji mused. "And she looks as if she were only your sister, Kaori!" Kenji whistled. He really did admire Kaori's mother and hoped that he would get to chat with her sometime to get to know her a lot better. Now it made sense to him why Kaori was such a nice young lady.. she sure got it from her mom. Kenji made a mental note to himself to ask Kaori's mother out for tea sometime. Plus it wouldn't hurt to make friends with Kaori's mom to get points on her side! Though it really won't be necessary because he knew that Kaori's mom didn't think that he was some punk trying to get her daughter in bed with him. Goodness, no!
Whoa man! Kenji's mind interrupted. You just got to know her! Now you're planning to woo her mom to be on her good side too? What are you? Getting married?! Kenji tried to push the thought away, but it just wouldn't go. It continued it's rattling Hel-lo?! Kenji, you used to be a ladies' man back in Kyoto! You wouldn't dare stay in a relationship for a month back then! What happened to you now?! Kenji's mind continued. You just met this girl and you're thinking of commitment?! Wow, man, this IS new!
"Shut up!" Kenji muttered under his breath. He was a ladies' man before. uninterested in keeping girls and totally commitment-phobic. But Kaori's different another voice in his mind stressed. She's everything you could ever ask for in your life but never dared. She's your destiny. Kenji knew it. even if he didn't allow his mind to explore that fact until now, he knew he felt that way ever since he saw her.
There was no denying it. no turning back either. He was obviously, utterly, irrevocably in love.
Okay, part five finally finished!! Yay!! Hope it was at least acceptable!! Still not? huhuhuhu Um, Kaori's mom was made out to be like some moms today who understand their kids and treat them as equals, value their opinions and you know.. get along well.. I know that's too perfect, but heck, I think Kaoru deserves the second life I gave her. We all know that she was orphaned at a young age. So let's give her that justice, ne? ^_^ I hope this isn't turning out to be so heavy because I wanted it to be as light as possible.. all that talk about fate and destiny.. are they trash? Ummm, help me out please? ^^, Kenshin is so definitely OOC here. I mean, who would've thought that our gentle and shy rurouni would be a playboy? A comitment-phobic? Who's first name was "Can't" and the last name was "Commit"? Gomen ne for doing this to him.. but believe me, it was fun seeing Kenshin at a whole new light! Gomen nasai!! They were OOC.. gomen ne.. but this is the generation X.. kids today aren't kids yesterday. ^_* To Elspeth-san and Kethry-chan... for all the time you spent on making this fic better.. to Pinkz-san for her very wacky ML and for allowing me to post my fic in the first place.. to Barby-chan for posting my fic in her site.. to my ML friends.. Kenshin n Kaoru 4ever!!.. to Angel-san for reading this fic even if she doesn't understand a thing.. to Aoshi-sama for being the only kabarkada who understands my passion for RK.. DOMO ARIGATOU GOZAIMASTA MINNA!! Elspeth-san and Kethry-chan... this is for you guys.. ::Kawaii bows::
Arigatou for reading.. till next chapter.. ^_^