Rurouni Kenshin Fanfic

Summary:Kaoru and Aoshi go for a seemingly innocent stroll through the countryside, but Kaoru has ulterior motives involving the investigation of her rurouni's past. A sudden rain storm alters plans somewhat.

- PG - English –Humour – Multi-Chapter - Status: Complete –

Rurouni Kenshin & Samurai X Original Japanese Version © N.Watsuki/Shueisha Fuji-TV SME Visual Works Inc. Sony Pictures Entertainment

All Fanfics created by Chiruken (me) were written for the sole purpose of shared entertainment and not intended for publication or sale.

The Blanket Scenario: Aoshi & Kaoru

By: Chiruken

Chapter 7

Kaoru stared into the dwindling fire glumly. "The rain isn't stopping." She pointed out duly.

"No, it isn't." Aoshi replied calmly. "The fire is dieing."

Kaoru sighed. "I see that. Our clothes are nowhere near to being dry enough yet either."

"There is more wood…but only enough to last another hour."

"We could use the journal…" Her tone suggested she'd be more than happy to toss it in the fire.

"Yes, we could at that…" Aoshi murmured thoughtfully. He found himself wanting to destroy the ten-year-old journal as well. After a moment he shook his head with an inward sigh. "However, I believe it should be returned to Battousai."

"I doubt Kenshin would appreciate being reminded of such a painful time of his life, Aoshi. We should just burn the damn thing." Quiet descended, broken only by the pop and hiss of the small fire. Aoshi's silence spoke eloquently of his thoughts on the matter. Finally she made a frustrated sound. "Mou! You're right. It would be wrong to make the decision for him."

"I will add more wood to the fire and check our clothes." Aoshi didn't doubt that Kaoru was probably right about the state of their clothing, but he wanted to be certain. He wasn't comfortable sitting in his essentials with Kaoru in a similar state. If he moved quickly he wouldn't get too chilled. Putting thought into action it only took him a few minutes to complete his tasks and quickly scoot under the concealing blanket again. Perhaps if he tried meditating it would make the situation more bearable.

"I wonder what time it is. I hope they aren't too worried about us at the Aoiya."

Aoshi's eyes snapped open at her words. "Misao…" It came out almost as a groan. If she took it upon herself to search for them…Aoshi couldn't suppress a shudder. Misao, he doubted, would be very understanding about this situation if she were to discover them in their current state of undress. He just knew she'd jump to all the wrong conclusions and with her wild temper…he winced at the possible outcome.

"Um…do you think maybe we should forget about trying to dry our clothes and just hurry back to Kyoto?" Kaoru's imagination was conjuring images of Sanosuke and Yahiko discovering them. Kenshin, she knew, would be more understanding and circumspect than those two. She'd never live it down if they were the one's to find her with Aoshi.

Aoshi nodded quickly. "That may be the best option under the circumstances. You first." Aoshi covered his eyes and bowed his head while Kaoru moved away from him. Suddenly, his head came up, his senses fully alert.

"Aoshi!" Kaoru squeaked in protest and tried unsuccessfully to cover herself when the door opened. Face red with embarrassment, Kaoru dove for the relative safety of the blanket.

"Kaoru-dono? Aoshi? Are you…in…here?" Kenshin froze partway through the door and stared in horrified shock at the scene before him.

Kaoru tried unsuccessfully to hide under the blanket with a small moan of humiliation. This was a nightmare made into reality. She wished fervently for the floor to open up and swallow her!

Aoshi returned Battousai's accusing glare as nonchalantly as he could under the circumstances. Feeling for the first time in his adult life at a loss for intelligent explaining, he said the first thing that came to mind. "Battousai, care to join us?"

To Be Continued…