I DON'T OWN NOUTHIN, NADDA, ZILCH, EXCEPT FOR AKINA. PLEZ R+R!
Chapter 4
Kenshin shooted up from his sleeping potion. There it is again. That noise. He had heard it once before, but decided it was an animal, but this time he distinctly heard a woman's voice. He bolted out the door, grabbing his reverse-blade.
He stopped just in front of the dojo's door. He heard it. It was just outside the door. With a quick movement he threw the door open. Nothing was out there. He stepped out into the chilly night air. He went around the back of the dojo. Nothing. Probably a rabbit. He chuckled at himself. Baka, Kenshin. Getting all worked up over a dumb…
His train of thought was interrupted when a shill yell came from above. "…. Mitsaruggi Style!" For the first time since he could remember, he was not able to block the attack quick enough.
"WHO ARE YOU!? WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE!?" Kenshin was taken aback. That voice, he thought, It sounds so familiar. The woman's voice continued to integrate him. "ANSWER ME!" Kenshin tried to answer, but his head was trobbing to much.
Making sure he couldn't get away, the woman rolled him over. "KENSHIN?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?"
Back in the dojo, Akina pressed the ice pack on Kenshin's head. "I'm sorry, Kenshin."
"It's OK. You can stop apologizing now."
"I know, it's just…. It was very stupid of me…. I thought you were a robber or mass murderer."
"I thought the same of you. That's why I came outside."
"Gomen, Kenshin. I didn't know I was so loud. I was just practicing."
"Oh." Kenshin looked at the floor. "You should get some sleep, that you should." Akina sighed. "I guess you're right. Are you sure you are OK?"
""Yes, I am fine. I am going to sleep too. Would you like if I walked you to your room?" "I would love that, Kenshin."
Stopping in front of her room, Akina looked at Kenshin. "Kenshin? Are you and Kaoru…. I mean…" Akina blushed and quickly looked at her feet. Kenshin gave her a confused look, then laughed. "Gods, no. Miss Kaoru graciously lets me live here for nothing. Of course I cook and clean repay. Why do you ask?" "Just curious. Good night Kenshin."
The next morning, Kenshin awoke to the smell of breakfast. He grimaced. Kaoru's cooking. Well, might as well go ahead and get it over with. When he walked into the cooking area, the sight surprised him. Akina was on one knee stirring the consistency in the bucket wareing noting but her thin house robe.
"Oh. Good morning Kenshin. I hope you don't mind me cooking breakfast. Kaoru's not feeling well today." "No. I don't mind." The redhead looked around and asked, "Where's Yahiko? He's usually up by now screaming at Kaoru to make breakfast." "I sent him outside to do something useful. I think he practicing." "Oh."
As if on cue, the boy entered. "Akina," he wined, "is it almost ready?" "Yes, I was just fixing to ask Kenshin to go get you. And could you please not disturb Miss Kaoru today? She's not feeling very well. I fear she may have come down with the flu…" Akina's voice trailed of as if in deep thought. She shook her head and reminded the two boys some soup needed to be brought to Kaoru.
"When are we going to leave?" Yahiko sipping on the last of his soup. "I don't know, Yahiko. I just don't know. As long as we're welcome I guess. I'm just worried how you would like the constant movement of a wonderer." Akina bit her lower lip, nervously.
Kenshin noticed her anxiety. I wish I could hold her. Tell her everything will be OK. I wish I could love her.
********************************** 2 YEARS LATER******************************************
"YAHIKO! You're not listing to me! I said left, right, left, left!" Kaoru stamped her foot impatiently. "Well, if you would stop pestering me I may could do this right!" "You'd think they were brother and sister instead of trainer and master," laughed Sano as he and Megumi sat on the front porch.
Akina and Kenshin walked through the front gate laughing also.
"Ya know, It's too bad they haven't hooked up yet." Sano added, hugging his love. "You mean like us?" Megumi asked, kissing Sano on his lips. "Yeah, like us." Sano replied, pulling Megumi closer. "Maybe they just need a push…" "Oh, no. Uh, uh. Nope. Ain't gonna happen." Megumi looked up to meet her husband's eyes. "OK. But I heard it was gonna get awfully cold tonight…" Megumi answered, placing a hand on his chest and giving him another kiss. "Oh, alright…you always have been able to talk me into anything." Smiled Sano, who ways anxiously waiting for night to come. (*WINK*WINK* ;) )
AN: I know this is corny and short. And I bet you are asking why I skipped 2 years, Well…its so Kenshin and Akina could get to know each other a little better… My next chapter will be better. Tell me if yall want a lime (I won't and will never [until I'm 16 at least] write a lemon!) Please review!
