::It's Not What You Think::
Himura Kawaii
Chapter Two
*** Disclaimers apply... Blah blah.. RK's not mine.. Hail the Great Watsuki- sama... I'm now a college stud, but still poor!!..... Don't sue me! ^_^
A/N: Those not in but are in between are also the character's thoughts. they're just what we can call "conflicting emotions".
Minna: Yeah, right!
Okay, on with it.
"Kenshin, I'm getting married."
Kenshin involuntarily dropped his chopsticks and blinked at Kaoru.
Whaaa? What did she say?
She's getting married.
Oh, no, no, no, no, no. I must've heard it wrong.
But she is.
She can't be!
"A-ano, Kaoru-dono," Kenshin managed to say. "I-I don't think I heard it right. Will you please say that again? Gomen nasai, but sessha's hearing seems to be off."
Kaoru frowned. This wasn't exactly the reaction she hope for, but repeated what she said just the same.
"I said I'm getting married Kenshin."
Kenshin just stared at her for a few minutes, unable to decide on what to say.
Should I stop her?
And who are you to do that? What can you offer her? You've tainted your hands with blood of the people you killed. Do you think pure, innocent Kaoru deserves someone like you?
No. but I love her. so much.
Then let her go.
How?
Just let her go.
But why?
She deserves someone better. Someone else can make her happy. Someone else can give her the safety and stability you can't.
Oh.
Kaoru was waiting for Kenshin to say something. One word of protest from him and she won't go through with this marriage thing. Just one word. Even a sound of objection, or any emotion. She waited. but Kenshin's face was a mask.
Then he finally spoke up.
"Omedetou de gozaru yo, Kaoru-dono." Kenshin pasted a wide, happy grin on his face and struggled to keep it intact. He saw Kaoru's face contort with- what is that? Pain?
But why?
Kaoru took a minute to reply and stop herself from crying. "Thank you Kenshin." She said those words as calmly as she could, but inside she was breaking up. She composed herself and said. "Look, I'm leaving for a marriage meeting with Genzai-sensei. I'll be home for dinner, okay?"
With that, she left the room, leaving Kenshin staring dumbly after her.
"That baka!! Baka! Baka! Baka!!!" Kaoru angrily muttered through her tears, as she got dressed. She was wearing her new kimono that was used for special occasions. She planned to wear it someday to a special even with Kenshin, but now it seemed like it would never happen. It was a red silk furisode kimono with a gold embroidered tree at the lower side and some leaves falling off it. The sleeves are also intricately embroidered with bits of leaves. Her kimono was tied with a gold silk obi. She did her hair in the popular Shimada style for unmarried women. She thought it seemed proper since she was going to be a bride soon. She didn't bother putting on make-up, since for one, she didn't know how. Plus Yoshi was a childhood friend. He saw her in normal clothes when they were young, it wouldn't make a difference now. But Kaoru wasn't paying attention to how good she looked. She sat on her tatami and sobbed quietly.
"Kenshin, why did you have to be so numb? So insensitive?"
Yahiko's getting older, and soon, he'll be married to Tsubame!! Kami, why do I have to love him so much? She thought desperately.
But there's Yoshikazu. her mind reminded her. He's there, waiting for you, and he's more than willing to tell you that he really loves you. he's also offering you security, happiness and peace. Of course, you'll also get the family you've always yearned for.
Kaoru turned around; a firm resolve took its place.
"I'm going. I have to do it. For myself, and my opportunity to be happy at last. For my father's honor, I'm going."
As Kenshin watched Kaoru leave for the second time that day, he felt sure that soon, Kaoru would be walking out on him forever. For the second time sine he saw the dummy Kaoru dead with a cross on her cheek, he cried. He sat by himself and wept.
I have traveled so far to find her, fought so hard to keep her, yet in the end, I'll only lose her once again.
*** Man was that sad or what?! I mean, get up Kenshin!! Fight for her!
Kenshin: You're the one who wrote these so don't go complaining!! I was just doing what you wanted me to do! Kaoru: Yeah! Kawaii: Ohhhh.
This is short. but hey, there'll be more to look forward to!! Teehee.. ^_^
"Furisode" is the kind of komono unmarried women wear. It comes in two kinds, the one used for everyday wear and the ones that are used for formal occasions. The formal ones are embroidered on all over with gold or silver thread. It's funny because I wrote the description of the kimono before I even knew that a furisode was exactly what it was! Good guess. Hehe.
"Shimada" is the type of hairstyle that is famous in their times for unmarried women who are about to get married. It is also the style used on a woman's wedding day, only it is more intricately styled.
Thanks for all the peeps who read my other fics and will read this one. you guys simply rock! Please review and rant and rave and criticize and comment and whatever! ^_^ I'm always always always glad to hear from you. I check my reviews, like, ten times a day!!! Even during class!! Teehee. Domo arigatou gozxaimasta minna!! You make Kawaii really happy. and best of all, you make her write better and nicer fics! Love you guys!
Thanks to Gypsy-chan for the suggestions!!! ^_^
Yosh, this is for you.
Himura Kawaii
Chapter Two
*** Disclaimers apply... Blah blah.. RK's not mine.. Hail the Great Watsuki- sama... I'm now a college stud, but still poor!!..... Don't sue me! ^_^
A/N: Those not in but are in between are also the character's thoughts. they're just what we can call "conflicting emotions".
Minna: Yeah, right!
Okay, on with it.
"Kenshin, I'm getting married."
Kenshin involuntarily dropped his chopsticks and blinked at Kaoru.
Whaaa? What did she say?
She's getting married.
Oh, no, no, no, no, no. I must've heard it wrong.
But she is.
She can't be!
"A-ano, Kaoru-dono," Kenshin managed to say. "I-I don't think I heard it right. Will you please say that again? Gomen nasai, but sessha's hearing seems to be off."
Kaoru frowned. This wasn't exactly the reaction she hope for, but repeated what she said just the same.
"I said I'm getting married Kenshin."
Kenshin just stared at her for a few minutes, unable to decide on what to say.
Should I stop her?
And who are you to do that? What can you offer her? You've tainted your hands with blood of the people you killed. Do you think pure, innocent Kaoru deserves someone like you?
No. but I love her. so much.
Then let her go.
How?
Just let her go.
But why?
She deserves someone better. Someone else can make her happy. Someone else can give her the safety and stability you can't.
Oh.
Kaoru was waiting for Kenshin to say something. One word of protest from him and she won't go through with this marriage thing. Just one word. Even a sound of objection, or any emotion. She waited. but Kenshin's face was a mask.
Then he finally spoke up.
"Omedetou de gozaru yo, Kaoru-dono." Kenshin pasted a wide, happy grin on his face and struggled to keep it intact. He saw Kaoru's face contort with- what is that? Pain?
But why?
Kaoru took a minute to reply and stop herself from crying. "Thank you Kenshin." She said those words as calmly as she could, but inside she was breaking up. She composed herself and said. "Look, I'm leaving for a marriage meeting with Genzai-sensei. I'll be home for dinner, okay?"
With that, she left the room, leaving Kenshin staring dumbly after her.
"That baka!! Baka! Baka! Baka!!!" Kaoru angrily muttered through her tears, as she got dressed. She was wearing her new kimono that was used for special occasions. She planned to wear it someday to a special even with Kenshin, but now it seemed like it would never happen. It was a red silk furisode kimono with a gold embroidered tree at the lower side and some leaves falling off it. The sleeves are also intricately embroidered with bits of leaves. Her kimono was tied with a gold silk obi. She did her hair in the popular Shimada style for unmarried women. She thought it seemed proper since she was going to be a bride soon. She didn't bother putting on make-up, since for one, she didn't know how. Plus Yoshi was a childhood friend. He saw her in normal clothes when they were young, it wouldn't make a difference now. But Kaoru wasn't paying attention to how good she looked. She sat on her tatami and sobbed quietly.
"Kenshin, why did you have to be so numb? So insensitive?"
Yahiko's getting older, and soon, he'll be married to Tsubame!! Kami, why do I have to love him so much? She thought desperately.
But there's Yoshikazu. her mind reminded her. He's there, waiting for you, and he's more than willing to tell you that he really loves you. he's also offering you security, happiness and peace. Of course, you'll also get the family you've always yearned for.
Kaoru turned around; a firm resolve took its place.
"I'm going. I have to do it. For myself, and my opportunity to be happy at last. For my father's honor, I'm going."
As Kenshin watched Kaoru leave for the second time that day, he felt sure that soon, Kaoru would be walking out on him forever. For the second time sine he saw the dummy Kaoru dead with a cross on her cheek, he cried. He sat by himself and wept.
I have traveled so far to find her, fought so hard to keep her, yet in the end, I'll only lose her once again.
*** Man was that sad or what?! I mean, get up Kenshin!! Fight for her!
Kenshin: You're the one who wrote these so don't go complaining!! I was just doing what you wanted me to do! Kaoru: Yeah! Kawaii: Ohhhh.
This is short. but hey, there'll be more to look forward to!! Teehee.. ^_^
"Furisode" is the kind of komono unmarried women wear. It comes in two kinds, the one used for everyday wear and the ones that are used for formal occasions. The formal ones are embroidered on all over with gold or silver thread. It's funny because I wrote the description of the kimono before I even knew that a furisode was exactly what it was! Good guess. Hehe.
"Shimada" is the type of hairstyle that is famous in their times for unmarried women who are about to get married. It is also the style used on a woman's wedding day, only it is more intricately styled.
Thanks for all the peeps who read my other fics and will read this one. you guys simply rock! Please review and rant and rave and criticize and comment and whatever! ^_^ I'm always always always glad to hear from you. I check my reviews, like, ten times a day!!! Even during class!! Teehee. Domo arigatou gozxaimasta minna!! You make Kawaii really happy. and best of all, you make her write better and nicer fics! Love you guys!
Thanks to Gypsy-chan for the suggestions!!! ^_^
Yosh, this is for you.