Disclaimer: I don't own Rurouni Kenshin... yea I know Surprise, Surprise!!
Author's Notes: Yes so Hi Again Minna... yes its me again... the baka author of "Unwanted Nightmares" I guess Mrs. Inspiration got some recently... because she was in a good mood... and granted me an idea for a new fic... I wasn't sure about starting this fic but one of my best friends encouraged me too... so I'm posting the first chapter... I'm still a bit shaky… So tell me if to continue or not....
So erm... please review and tell me if to continue...
Summary: Set in Present Day... Kenshin and Kaoru are best friends in High school. Kaoru, in an early relationship with a guy had been beaten... and Kenshin came to her rescue that fateful night... Now, 3 years after that incident, she has decided to put her past behind her...She started dating again.... but is this guy sweet and caring or is he a sick bastard just like the previous one? K\K... not sure if other pairings will be included... probably.. Haven't really thought about it... Also... I'm not sure if that would screw up my plot or enhance it....
Ima wa Tada - Now I Wish
Chapter 1
Rain stabbed the earth with a vengeance. The dark clouds voyaged angrily in the black sky as torrents fell maliciously upon me. I've been waiting for hours.... "Where are you Kaoru?" I remember asking myself before commencing my journey to your house. I called you numerous times and I got no answer. "It's 11 pm... Where could she be?" was the question that led me on my quest to find you and now I stand outside of your house worried, as a good friend should be.
I stand outside on your doorstep and push the doorbell. I hear the loud ring and wait patiently for you to answer.... No response... I tried again... Still No Answer... then I tried again.. And again... getting the exact same results. I turned to leave but was stopped in my tracks when I heard your muffled scream. I burst through the door calling out your name... "KAORU!" I yell desperately. I hear you try to scream my name and a loud noise echoed through the house. My heart thumps wildly in my chest as I ran up the long and winding stairs frantically.
'Kaoru please hold on!!!' Standing at the top of the stairs, I notice there are 3 rooms. All doors except one were open, and this was Kaoru's room. I run to the old wooden door and turn the doorknob but it wouldn't budge. I hear you scream again and that was all the urging I needed. I rammed my shoulder roughly. My shoulder throbs uncontrollably but I take no heed... Your safety is the only thing that matters to me at that moment. I keep going at the door a few times until it finally weakens and I can see the inside of the room. I shove my fist straight through the door and I unlock the knob. My right fist is bleeding yet I felt no pain... only great fear that I may lose you forever. My heart leaped into my throat as I see your petite body lying with your hands tied behind your back and your tear stained face. The blood leaking from your mouth and nose as well as your blue-black and swollen skin rekindles the fire within me. I rush to your side and gather you in my arms, not wanting to let go of you. I look at your beautiful face with its grateful expression and smile at you. Reluctantly, I release you from my embrace and untie your hands. I watched as your expression of gratitude changed into one of terror as you notice something behind me. I turn around quickly just in time to see Tetsu with a knife in his hand. My eyes widen as he swings the knife wildly, cutting the flesh in my left cheek and I kicked him, knocking him off his feet and he dropped the knife. I put no thought into my action but fortunately, that gave me time to defend myself. I kicked the weapon far away from him and glared menacingly down at him.
I hear a loud noise behind me as the floor beneath my feet vibrated under the weight of something very heavy. I turned around and my lips start to tremble as I notice your form lying limply. Before I could react, I feel myself being choked by Tetsu. I try desperately to break loose... all the time my tear-filled eyes focusing on you and you only. Finally, I shove my elbow into his side with all the strength I could muster, earning a scream of pain and oxygen for he removed his hands from around my neck and clutched his side because of the hard blow I gave him. Not caring about anything but you, Kaoru... I punched him, kicked him, fought him until he was bleeding and a few of his ribs were broken. He falls to the floor and I am now the victor. but that does not satisfy me... I want him to be tortured for what he has done to you. I know it was him who beat you so badly... I mean...I'm not as stupid as I appear to be. Then you regain consciousness and I hear movement behind me, I spin around my eyes filled with pure rage. You look at me... with the most innocent eyes I've ever seen... and your expression tells me how afraid you are. But then your visage changes to another emotion... worry. Worry? What are you worried about? I follow your eyes, which were staring, at my bleeding fist and then up to my cheek. My rage was replaced with sorrow and guilt as I see the bloodstains on your clothes.
I rush to you and hug you tightly again but this time you hug me back. "I'm sorry," I whisper to you as a few tears escape my eyes. You pull back to look into my eyes and ask confused, "For what?" You take your handkerchief out of your pocket and rest it on my cheek, making me flinch. Avoiding your gorgeous sapphire eyes, I replied guiltily, "For not coming sooner. If I did you would have never been in this bad shape. And also, I'm sorry that I didn't realize what kind of person he was. I'm so sorry. Will you forgive me??" You hug me again and reassure me, " There is no way you could have known that he was a psycho...don't beat yourself up. It wasn't your fault at all..." I feel your body go limp in my arms and I check your pulse just to make sure you haven't left me. Breathing a sigh of relief, I pulled you into my arms and head for my house. As I exit the house, Sanosuke, your neighbour as well as our friend, greets me. He was probably out gambling again. Not showing any emotion, I order him to call the police. He asks what happened to you and my how I go the scar on my cheek but I just keep walking.
Sunlight streamed down unto my face. I open my eyes and survey my surroundings. I'm lying in my bed in a pool of sweat and my hand instantly flies up to my left. "Not that damn dream again." I say aloud angrily then look at my clock. "Shit... Time for school..."
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I walk through the school halls, staring at the floor thinking about my previous dream. Why the hell does this dream haunt me? I look up as I hear your comforting giggle. 'Oh... Maybe because of him... I don't trust him one bit... Wait maybe I'm just being paranoid... Kaoru hasn't complained about him being possessive of her. I should give it a rest... but then these dreams have only started recently... when she and Gendou got together...I better keep a close eye on --" My thoughts were interrupted as I feel someone wrap their hand around my arm. I look to my left to be greeted by my best friend Kaoru looking worriedly up at my face with HIM at her side. I try to ignore his presence and look at the angel next to me. "Ohayou Kenshin..." "Ohayou..."I reply. What's wrong?" she asks and I notice the concern in her voice. Putting on a fake smile, I assure her, "It's nothing... Don't you worry."
You frown seeing straight through my smile and you stare at me innocently. You then pout and reply, "Ok Let's try again... What's the matter?" I smile... this time genuinely as I marvel at your beauty. "It's nothing... I swear..." I respond with that same smile. You return the smile...the brightest I've ever seen... nothing can compare to you or you gorgeous smile. I've discovered that I liked you a long time ago... but never acted on my feelings because firstly, you don't think of me in that way... I'm just your best friend... nothing more; secondly, you are the only thing that keeps me alive... your vibrancy, your purity... my job is to protect you though not to be with you. Oh how I wish that wasn't true... but that's beside the point... If I told you how I feel... it could very well complicate our friendship and probably even bring it to an end. I'd never be able to live if that happened. So these are the reasons why I've kept my true feelings for you deep inside by heart... trying my best to not let them be revealed... though I'm sure some people have figured out by now how much you means to me.
"Kenshin?"
"What is it?"
"I asked if you were busy tomorrow tonight?"
"Errr... No... Why do you ask?"
"Well tomorrow tonight... My parents are going to a restaurant for going to a restaurant for dinner for their anniversary. They asked... or rather... ordered me to baby-sit Yahiko... so I really had no choice in the matter even though I had plans with Gendou long before. so I was wondering... since Yahiko likes you so much... and since you're not doing anything tonight... could you... please baby-sit him."
"Kaoru... I..." I started... about to say I couldn't but then you look pleadingly into my eyes and I didn't have the heart to disappoint you. "Sure... I will do as you wis - ORO?" I say as you wrap your arms around me in a tight embrace. "Thank you so much Kenshin! You're the best!" You say as you kiss me on the cheek and then pulls away to hold my hands and you smile gratefully up at me.
I grin at you and squeeze you right hand. Then HE clears his throat and you let go of my hands and ask me if I'm going to class. "Uh... Yea sure..."
"Well then... Walk with us... The bell is going to ring any time now..."" You say as Gendou comes and wraps his arms around your waist from behind. My anger flares up but I try my best to keep it from showing. I look at you and you seem happy... with him. I couldn't stand that.... I mean... I'm elated you're happy.... but I'm not the one who is making you happy. Yet, I still smile... because once you are happy... I am too. I was about to make up an excuse to not go with you but then I remembered that I was supposed to keep a close eye on her to make sure that idiot doesn't hurt you. I nod blankly. Just then the bell rang and you pull me along by the hand.
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I stare out at the night's sky as I wonder what you are doing. Yes my dear Kaoru... every hour...every minute... every second.... you are on my mind. I picture your beautiful face and sigh for I know I can never have you. Suddenly, my thoughts were interrupted when the doorbell rings. I race down the stairs and look through the little whole in the door to see whom it is. Recognizing that it is you, I open the door surprised.
"Kaoru... what are you doing here? You shouldn't be by yourself at this time of the nigh-" I started but was cut when you threw your arms around me and sobbed into my chest. My heart constricts in pain as I hear your moans and as I see your shoulders shake violently. I wrap one arm around you and then lock the door behind you. I guide you towards the couch and let go as we both sit down but you wrap your arms around me again seeking comfort. "Kaoru...What's wrong?" I ask with concern as I embrace you tightly and stroke your back gently. The answer I receive was louder sobs so I decide not to press the matter. I kiss the top of your head and then rest my cheek on your hear as I close my eyes with my arms wound protectively around you.
To Be Continued...
A|N: Please review this... I would really like to know if to continue this or not...
