Take Me Away
The Trip of Bad Fortune
Disclaimer: I don't own Kenshin. Plain and simple. (Obvious too.)
AN: I have another twist in this chapter. I need to see how long I can stretch it out. It might be a little short. I doubt it. It's usually longer than I ever expect it to be. It's amazing! Actually, it might stretch into the next chapter. Who knows???????????? I_I
Warning: Either strong lime or Lemon!!!!!!!!!!!! Beware.
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Each day, Kaoru would come home and always answer the phone. She waited forever. She'd do everything and still wait. She'd get her mom to tell her who called while she was at school or with her friends. She was desperate to talk to him.
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Kenshin kept that note with him every day, just in case he changed his mind. On day he dialed 234-567-. He hung up. He couldn't do it. He couldn't face her again. He wished he could just go away and they'd be separated forever. He wouldn't have to worry about her and her about him. They'd be happy or something to that degree.
Ever since that day at the Nippon Gardens, he had been doing homework and getting there on time. It was the end of May and he thought he could bring his grades up to pass it, but just by an inch. He'd get Cs in mostly everything. He had no clue why he had a change of heart. Maybe it was the fact that he knew that she was ok or that she wanted him. He couldn't tell.
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On day, Sano, Kenshin's best friend, starts to act strange.
"Hey, Kenshin!" Sano calls as they're let out of school.
"Hi." Kenshin answers as he walks up to him. Kenshin had told him about the note and asked him a while ago if he should call. He never actually told him how'd they'd met but he had a pretty good lie.
"Kenshin. Let's do a little round of truth or dare?? What'd you say??" Sano was asking for excitement.
"NO!" Kenshin replied. The last time was totally embarrassing. He swore he would never do that again.
"I won't make you do anything embarrassing. I swear to god." Sano raised his right hand. "I swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth."
Kenshin chuckled and agreed.
"Great! Me first. Ok. Truth or Dare??" Sano jumped in.
Kenshin thought. Reveal a secret or get into trouble. "Dare." Kenshin was in for a thrill.
"YES! Ok. I dare you to call the number on that note you have. Just to see what happens." Sano eyed him suspiciously.
Kenshin flushed a bit but asked, "Can I do it tonight. I swear I will. Just don't be there." Kenshin begged Sano.
"Fine, Chicken." Sano agreed. "Now hit me."
"Truth or Dare??" Kenshin asked.
By that time they reached Sano's house.
"Damn it." Sano cursed under breath.
"I'll get you next time." Kenshin waved and walked on.
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That night, Kenshin knew he had to call. He got the portable phone and locked door to his room. He couldn't afford a little spy sneaking up on him.
He turned on the phone, took a deep breath and dialed.
*ring* *ring* *ring*
"Hello??" A voice came on the phone.
"Hello. This- I mean, is this Kaoru??" Kenshin asked.
"No, but would you like me to get her??" The voice responded.
"Yes please." Kenshin requested politely.
He heard in the background: Kaoru! KAORU!!!! PHONE!!!!!! He heard a rush feet and a sweet voice he had seemed to forgotten.
"Hello??" Kaoru greeted.
"Kaoru??" Kenshin hoped it was her.
"K-K-Kenshin??" Kaoru was astonished.
"Yea." Kenshin answered. "You wanted me to call?"
"Little late for that you dope." Kaoru returned to her teasing self.
"Why did you want me to call?" Kenshin wondered.
"I missed you and I thought maybe you'd like to go to lunch or something and clear our names for each other. Does that sound alright??" Kaoru had planned this for some time.
"Sure!" Kenshin was overjoyed.
"Meet me at this French restaurant by my house. No wait I moved. Ummmm… Do you know Via De France??" Kaoru asked. (Don't own the restaurant. It's in the mall. It's good.)
"Ya." Kenshin wasn't doing much talking.
"Meet me there this Sunday say around noon?? We'll make it a date!" Kaoru was jumping around.
"Ok." Kenshin was overwhelmed. Why did she want to do this all of a sudden?? What was going on??
"Ja-ne!" Kaoru said.
"Bye!" Kenshin replied.
They hung up. Kenshin was amazed. He never expected to see her in person again. He had to thank Sano! He might have just hooked him back up with Kaoru!
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Kaoru was so happy. He had finally called! They were now going to see each other and she could tell him how much she wanted him back. She could confess that she'd loved him all along but just couldn't show it. They'd live happily ever after. She could see it now. Her eyes twinkled. She hoped everything would turn out ok.
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Kenshin thanked Sano. Sano had no clue why. It was the first time Kenshin actually liked Truth or Dare. He was happy now. He did everything. In school, he used almost every extra credit chance to bring up his grades. He had to pass! This was his chance to impress Kaoru. He worked additionally hard to get ready for Sunday. He had made sure to do his laundry so he'd have something to wear. He planned to buy more roses. He was ecstatic about this. He would have to show her that he wasn't some bum off the streets!
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Kaoru thought it to be just a plain normal lunch. She would try to wear something a little special. She was also very excited as well, but to her it seemed to not be what she hoped. She wanted something a tiny bit more but couldn't quite think of the right thing to do…
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Kenshin could barely sleep. It was Friday. He still had one more day before he was going to see Kaoru.
Kenshin went to school that day and met up with Sano.
"Hey, Sano!" Kenshin greeted him.
"Hi." Sano answered glumly.
"What's up?" Kenshin asked curiously.
"Look around you. Every one's got a girlfriend but me. I mean your even doing something, I know. I can see it in your eyes." Sano admitted.
"Don't think of it that way. Anyway, I'm not with anyone." Kenshin reassured Sano. But was thinking, Not yet.
"It's no use." Sano finished and he turned down to his classroom.
Man, Sano's really down. I wish I could do something. He's always trying to get a date. Wait!
Kenshin sparked an idea. He just hoped Sano wasn't doing anything on Sunday.
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The day for Kaoru went by fast. She barely even knew what they did. She was too busy doodling in her notebook to notice. She was thinking of ways to spice up the lunch. Her brain would not let her think that day. She was on auto pilot.
The end of the day came. Kaoru walked out of school day-dreaming. She stared where she was going, but her mind was lost in her world. (once again)
"Kaoru! Hey, Kaoru!" A voice snapped her out of her thoughts.
She looked back and saw Aoshi come up to her.
"I have some bad news." He reported. "I'm leaving next week to go to the US and get a job over the summer. I won't be here but I hope you'll right me right??"
Kaoru couldn't believe it! That would give her time to talk with Kenshin more! "I'm so sorry. Don't go! I'll miss you so much!" Kaoru gave him her puppy dog eyes.
He grabbed her shoulders and looked her in the eye. "I have to go. You can't stop me." He gave her a quick peck and added, "I want to see you once before I leave. Can you come over on Sunday??"
"I'm sorry, I'm busy Sunday. I'll come over on Saturday after school if you like." Kaoru suggested.
"Well, I guess it's the only time. Stop by tomorrow after school and I'll be there. I love you." Aoshi waved and walked away. Kaoru waved back and turned to see Megumi standing behind her.
"Well, look at the lovey-dovey couple. Going out with a guy too old for you again??" Megumi was intimidated her into a fight.
"He's only 20! Gezzzzz… Go get your own guy." Kaoru knew she hit her weak spot.
"I will. One that's my age too." Megumi stuck her nose in the air and walked on.
Kaoru smiled and continued behind Megumi. She couldn't wait to see Kenshin again.
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Later that night, Kenshin took the note and dialed Kaoru's number.
"Hello??" A voice came.
"May I speak to Kaoru??" Kenshin politely asked.
"Hold on." The voice responded. He heard the series of shouts and heard Kaoru's voice come on.
"Hello??" Kaoru answered.
"It's Kenshin." He responded.
"Oh. Hi! Wassup. Don't tell me you can't go on Sunday." Kaoru hoped it was a no.
"Oh, I can still go, but I was wondering. Do you think it's possible if I bring a friend along?? Like maybe one of your friends could come and they could hang out." Kenshin was a little shaky about his idea.
"Sure. Why??" Kaoru replied.
"Well, my friend is a little love struck. He really needs a girlfriend but everyone has a girlfriend, so he feels left out." Kenshin explained.
"Oh, well I'm sure my friend will have a pleasure." Her voice got a sly tone in it.
"Ok. Thanks. It's a big help. I'll see you on Sunday! Bye!" Kenshin hung up.
"Bye." Kaoru spoke into the dial tone.
Kenshin let out a sigh of relief. He wouldn't have to see Sano so lonely anymore. He felt guilty going to see a girl and leaving Sano to mope around. He quickly dialed Sano's number and got an answer.
"Hello??" Sano spoke.
"Sano. It's Kenshin. Are you free Sunday, cause I have you hooked up if your willing." Kenshin offered.
Sano's mouth hung open. "Am I ever! Who is it??"
"A friend and I are going to lunch on Sunday. I invited you along and she'll invite her friend along. So be ready by noon on Sunday." Kenshin set the deal.
"I'll be there. I'll be Romeo if you like." Sano joked.
"No thanks. Let's just say, this is my dare to you." Kenshin laughed to himself.
They hung up. Both of them were so excited. Sano couldn't wait.
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Kaoru immediately called Megumi after she finished talking to Kenshin.
"Megumi?? It's Kaoru. Can you come with me to Via De France on Sunday?? I'm meeting with some friends for lunch and they asked for me to bring a friend." Kaoru wanted to keep it a surprise.
"Sure. I'll just be bored anyway. What time??" Megumi replied.
"Noon. Be there or you die!" Kaoru threatened.
"Ok. Ok. I'll be there." Megumi replied and they hung up. They might finally both have boyfriends. Well, maybe not in Kaoru's case…
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The next day went by quickly. Kaoru was let out of school and met up with Aoshi. He gave her a ride to his house. They walked up to his apartment. Kaoru had never been to his house. She entered the room in amazement. It was like a mini of her house. Aoshi had come from a rich family but she never knew he lived by himself in such a luxurious apartment.
"Come in and make yourself at home." Aoshi greeted her into his home.
Kaoru set her things down by the door and neatly took of her shoes. The carpet felt so soft between her toes. She went over to the couch and sat down.
"Do you want to go into the hot tub with me??" Aoshi asked as he headed to the bathroom.
Kaoru thought she'd make her last time with him special so she agreed. She headed over to the bathroom. The door was shut. She opened it and peeked her head in. Aoshi was in already. She entered.
"Since you don't have a bathing suit, you can come in your underwear I guess." Aoshi recommended.
She nodded and began to take off her shirt and pants. She walked over to the hot tub and stepped in the warm water. Aoshi slid closer to her. She wiggled a little in discomfort. He started to look at her in a weird way. He slid closer to her and wrapped his arm around her. His hand underwater took her hand and placed it on his groin. She jumped back. He wasn't wearing a bathing suit!
"Umm… I-I think I'll go home now." Kaoru stepped out of the tub.
She began to cloth herself as fast as she could. She turned around. "Th-tha…" Aoshi had come out of the water and was standing in front of her, naked! She shielded her eyes and turned around.
"Sorry." She sputtered out.
She felt his hands creeping out around her. She was locked in his powerful grip. She felt his hands go under her shirt and up her torso. They stopped and cupped over her breasts. She could feel them go to her back and unhook her bra. She started to sob. Why was he doing this?? They crept back and she could feel his hands search her. She managed to find force and pull away. She whipped around but kept her eyes up.
She looked straight into his eyes and said with anger and disgust, "You're a sick, sick man. I'm glad you're going." She turned to the door and opened it.
She felt his hands grab her turn her around and he kissed her with passion. She couldn't force to stop it.
"I did this because I wanted to remember each and every detail of you." He whispered in her ear. He released her.
She raced to the front door, grabbed her stuff, and left the wretched house. She thought he was better than that! She ran home crying. Her mother didn't even stop to ask. She was grateful for that.
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Kaoru slept in the next day. She had cried herself to sleep. She almost forgot that she had to go see Kenshin. She pulled herself up out of bed and forced herself to get dressed. Her eyes were swollen red from the night before. She practically cried in her sleep. She somberly walked down the stairs and sat at the table. Her mother noted her condition.
"What's wrong dear??" She asked, concerned.
"Nothing." Kaoru forged a smile.
"Are you sure?" Her mother wasn't that easily fooled.
"I'll be fine." Kaoru assured her.
Her mother eyed her and went back to making breakfast. A few minutes later, it was served up. Kaoru hardly ate. She had no appetite. If only she could tell her mother.
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Kenshin woke up bright and early. He was ready to go by 8:00. He decided to call Sano to see if he was up yet. He had a tendency of being a late sleeper.
"SANO!" Kenshin yelled into the phone.
"What??" Came the sleepy response.
"You have a date today. Remember??" Kenshin reminded him.
"Oh my god. I forgot. Thanks for the wake up call. BYE!" Sano hung up.
Kenshin slammed the phone on the receiver.
Sano's just going to go back to sleep. What does he do all night??
Kenshin just decided to watch TV till it was time.
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Kaoru got ready. She shed a few tears as she put her hair in a pony tail. She wished she could be in a better condition. At least she'd have Megumi for support. But, since she didn't know, there was no one to understand. She was alone on this one.
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The two pairs met up at Via De France.
Sano asked in a whisper, "Which one's mine?"
"The one on the left." Kenshin sighed.
"Woa. Hot Fox." He muttered under breath.
"Hey!" Kenshin met up with Kaoru.
"Hi." She answered in a small voice.
They two tables and paired off. Kenshin and Kaoru sat in the corner and Sano and Megumi sat in the table in front of them.
"So… How's it goin??" Kenshin tried to make conversation.
"Good. How about you??" She gulped.
"I'm doin good." Kenshin answered. He was about to make his move.
He leaned over the table a bit and pleaded forgiveness. "Kaoru, I'm sorry if your still mad at me about that kidnap thing. It was my fault. I ruined your life. But all I ask is another chance. Please."
She held back her tears and croaked, "I forgive you. It's not all your fault."
"Thank-you." Kenshin smiled.
The waiter came up to them. "Vould you like to order??"
"Yes please." Kenshin replied. He noticed Kaoru's distress and ordered for her. "We'll have two Californians."
"They'll be right out." The waiter walked away.
"Thank-you." Kaoru whispered.
"It's ok." Kenshin replied. "What's wrong?"
"Oh nothing. Just a bad day. That's all." Kaoru looked into his eyes. She looked past his head giggled a bit. She couldn't believe she giggled at all.
"Oro?!?!" Kenshin was confused.
Kaoru pointed behind him and held her other hand to her mouth to keep from laughing. Kenshin turned around. Sano had apparently seduced Megumi and had their menus up and were giving each other little kisses.
"I haven't seen Megumi this happy in ages." Kaoru pointed out.
"Neither I about Sano." Kenshin faced her again.
Kaoru started to giggle up a storm again. Kenshin turned around again. The waiter had come up to them and was trying to get their attention. Kenshin was laughing now. Kaoru's spirits had been lightened. She almost forgot she was sad and violated. The waiter gave up and went away.
A few minutes later, their waiter came back with their sandwiches. They ate and laughed.
Kenshin was so fed up with them that he called, "Sano, stop you're smooching and order your food!" He looked over at Kenshin and then up and the waiter. He flushed a dark, dark red.
"You shouldn't have done that! It was so funny." Kaoru scolded him.
"He was making a fool out of himself." Kenshin argued.
"You have a point." Kaoru admitted.
They laughed again and finished their meal.
"Oh I forgot to tell you." Kaoru said as she took her last swallow of sandwich. "I broke up with Aoshi."
"You didn't have to do that because of me." Kenshin felt ashamed.
"It's not because of you. It's alright." Kaoru stared at the table. She just had to bring back the memories of the night before.
They got up and summoned the love birds. "Sano, Megumi. It's time to go." They both called.
Sano and Megumi looked up. They looked back each other in disappointment. Sano leaned over and whispered something in Megumi's ear. She nodded and they got up.
"We live somewhat near each other. So, we're going to walk home together." Sano announced.
"But you live on opposite ends of town." Kenshin argued.
"Can't you let us go?!?!" Sano winked.
"Ohhhhh… the love birds want to be alone. You can go make out at Sano's house. I grant you permission." Kenshin teased.
"Shut up!" Sano turned red again. They ran off down the block.
Kenshin and Kaoru faced each other.
"Well, I guess I'll see you." Kaoru turned away.
Kenshin held his arms out and pulled Kaoru in a hug. She violently pushed away and ran off.
Kenshin was perplexed.
Why is she always running from me? What did I do?? I made sure I didn't do anything. We always part like this.
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R&R!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'll say this first. TO ALL AOSHI LOVERS. I'm sincerely sorry to all Aoshi lovers. I had to use him. He was the only other character I could use. I know he isn't like that but he was the only one I had, like I said. I'm sorry.
I kind of had more of a cliffy. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! I want summer!
-s.w.i
