Take Me Away

Hope Lies Within

Disclaimer: I love Kenshin. I don't own it though…

AN: HIHI!!! I saw Kenshin episode 1!! It was so adorable. I'll download the rest once I get a chance. YEAH!!!

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Kenshin paid for the dinner and went home. He felt happy and refreshed. He was finally going to be with Kaoru. He could feel himself bubble with joy. His family greeted him like he'd never left. He swiftly unpacked and was immediately bored. What was he to do until tomorrow?? He sat on his bed and began to day dream about Kaoru. About her deep, enchanting blue eyes…

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Kaoru was hard at work being sneaky. She had to try to think of a way to get Kei out. She already agreed to be with him. But how, how was she going to be able to shake him off?? She needed a good reason and she needed one fast.

Kaoru rehearsed and rehearsed different scenarios. She thought and thought till her brain was about to explode. She took a rest and fell asleep. Her eyes slowly closed and she drifted off into her dream world.

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The next morning, Kaoru woke with a shiver down her spine. Not only was she cold, she was scared. She got up and pulled her covers down and snuggled under them. Her thoughts moved here and there. She thought of Kenshin, Kei and work. Work! Her eyes popped open and she pushed her covers off. She got up and felt her clothes all twisted around. She straightened herself out and threw on some new clothes. All her thoughts off yesterday flooded her mind. She hastily made her to the bathroom to tame her hair from her uneasy sleep. She rushed out the door and yelled 'Bye' to her mother on her way out.

She sped as fast as she could down the street, going over everything on the way. She arrived and parked her car. She walked casually in and saw Kei had already arrived. She walked to the employee room and grabbed her apron. She tied it on when Kei walked in.

"Oh, hello. I didn't see you walk in." Kei talked in a relaxed tone.

"Oh. Hi." Kaoru answered in a small voice.

"Is there something wrong?" Kei walked toward her.

Kaoru stepped back a bit. "Ummmm… There was actually something we need to talk about."

"What is it?!?" Kei ran the top of his finger on her cheek.

Kaoru got a huge lump in her throat. "I can't see you." She looked down at the floor.

"Why!?!?!" Kei got an angry attitude.

"Something's come up. I'm so so sorry." Kaoru got a little more confident.

"What kind of thing??" Kei tried to squeeze the truth out of her.

"It's personal business." Kaoru fought back.

"That Kenshin boy's come back, hasn't he??" Kei guessed.

"Well," Kaoru had trouble to hide the truth.

"You tell him that you're mine! I'm not going to lose you!" Kei grabbed her wrist and threw her to the wall. He pressed a kiss on her lips and let her go. She slapped him and made it echo.

"How dare you!!!!!!!!" Kaoru was speechless. "You said you'd accept my decision. I just happened to change my mind!"

"I never said you could!" Kei was going crazy.

"It's not about what you say!!!" Kaoru fought back with the best reasons she could.

"You do as I say. Get back to work!!" Kei shouted. Kaoru turned on her heel and walked out the door. Kei followed and got right behind her. He pinched he booty. She jumped in surprise. She turned around and scowled at Kei. He pretended to go back to work. She continued work all day. She watched her back all the time. She couldn't trust Kei anymore.

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Kenshin sat restless all day.

Kaoru was probably at work still. She told me that she doesn't get off until 4:00.

He found various things to do but they only lasted a few minutes. The time wouldn't pass. He couldn't wait! He would finally be able to claim Kaoru as his. His love for her burned in himself. It showed in his eyes.

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Kaoru finally got off work. She was relieved. Kei hadn't done anything funny since that morning. She still had to watch her back, though. She had to tell Kenshin he would know what to do!

She hurried home and changed into some nicer clothes. She mended her loose hair and shone with beauty.

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Kenshin went over about 5:00 to give Kaoru time to freshen up. Girls always took forever to get ready so he was sure to give her plenty of time.

He walked up to the house. He looked up. It was huge. He rang the doorbell. He heard a rush of footsteps and some shouts. The door opened slowly. A face peeked out. Kenshin let a smile creep on to his face. The door swung up open. Kaoru glistened in the sun. Kaoru ran up to him.

"Oh Kenshin. I'm glad you came." Kaoru hugged him.

"Well, I was bored so I decided to stop by." Kenshin joked.

"Kenshin!!" Kaoru roared.

"Sorry Sorry." Kenshin apologized. "I wanted to see you all day." He got serious.

"Me too." Kaoru agreed. "Please, come in."

He stepped in the enormous house and looked around in amazement. "How big is this house?!?!" Kenshin was in awe.

"Well, pretty big to you. Let's put it that way." Kaoru walked on.

They proceeded to Kaoru room. Kenshin stopped at the door.

"I'm- I'm allowed in your room??" Kenshin was a bit nervous.

"Sure, why not??" Kaoru hung her head off the side of the bed.

"Well…" Kenshin explained, "I always get hurt when I enter rooms suddenly, that I do."

"Oh. Well. It's ok." Kaoru assured him.

Kenshin slowly stepped into the room and peered around. "Nice." He muttered.

"Kenshin. I need to talk to you. I have sort of a… problem." Kaoru requested.

"Go ahead." Kenshin let her continued.

Kaoru explained the whole situation with Kei. Kenshin nodded and 'hmm'ed a bit. She told him about the thing this morning. That's when Kenshin started to get mad.

"HE WHAT!?!?!?!?!?!" Kenshin roared.

"That's right. I can't get him to go away." Kaoru gave details.

Kenshin eyes turned amber. "Why don't we go down and pound that bitch right now!?!?!" Kenshin suggested with a flare of anger in his voice.

"Whoa tiger. We can't go now. I don't have work tomorrow but we can stop by." Kaoru back away a little.

"Fine." Kenshin respected Kaoru's wishes.

Kaoru walked up to Kenshin. "Please hold me. I'm scared." Kaoru placed her head on his chest.

Kenshin hesitated for a second but reassured himself she meant it. He tenderly wrapped his arms around her warm body. They stood there in silence, in each other's arms, savoring the moment. Kaoru fidgeted a little and Kenshin let go. They stared into each other's eyes. Kenshin's eyes speckled amber. He leaned over and kissed Kaoru. She kissed back. It felt like good old times.

Suddenly, the door swung open with a huge crash. Kei stood there amongst the broken door. Kaoru jumped back in fear. Kenshin's eyes flared amber. He was going to defend his love, no matter the cost.

"Well, well… if it isn't Kaoru and her little, play-boy." Kei snickered.

"Leave! Or die." Kenshin warned.

"Oooo… the pretty boy is going to hurt me!!" Kei agitated Kenshin more.

Kenshin wished he brought his sword. "Ok… We'll fight to the death. Whoever wins gets Kaoru." Kenshin was sure he could beat him.

"Ahh, Ahh. I am a kendo master. You stand no chance." Kei's eyes flared a mysterious burnt orange color.

Kenshin ignored the eye color. He found the closest thing to a sword he could and pointed it forward. Kenshin was ready for battle.

The two stood in a fighting stance. They waited for the other to make a move. The house was silent. They were both breathing hard. Kei lunged forward. Kenshin blocked the easy attack.

They went back in forth. Kei lunged, Kenshin attacked. Kei plunged forward once again. Kenshin twisted his arm and pinned him on the floor. Kenshin looked him deep in the eye. Kenshin fell back in astonish meant. Kei propped himself by the elbows.

"Why the sudden change of heart??" he was confused.

"Your-you're my brother!" Kenshin stuttered.

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R&R PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!

That was not in my plans. I thought that up at the end. Ooooooo… this will make it a bit longer. Hehehe

SCHOOL ISN'T OVER YET!!!!!!!!!!! UGHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-s.w.i