Rurouni Kenshin is created by and the legal property of Nobuhiro Watsuki, so please don't sue me...I have NO money ;-;
" And when were movin' sets across the stage...do us all a favor and move you ass's out of the wings!!"
Stage Manager Sarah CCHS Production of "OKLAHOMA!" 2001-2002 Drama Dinner Improv "The Actor and the Techi should be Friends.
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A Mothers Plan
Kenshin sighed, chin resting heavily on his hand. He sat in his usual spot on the porch, thinking about the days events thus far. Naomi had made herself comfortable in the guest room, while Kaoru slept, unaware of the dojo's new guest. Sighing, Kenshin stood and went to check on dinner...only to find his mother happily completing it. "Okasan...I thought you were resting."
Naomi waved his comment of politely. "Maa maa...I'm fine Shinta...besides, its been a while since I've been able to cook for more than one person. Just leave it to me." Kenshin smiled defeated and settled for chopping vegetables along side her. Silence covered the two as they both worked on there tasks, but was then interrupted by a sickly sneeze.
Kenshin turn quickly at the sound to see Kaoru in her robe, blanket rapped around her, standing in the kitchen doorway. "K-Kaoru-dono?! What are you doing out of bed? You look worse then you did this morning." Quickly he walked over and felt her forehead. " Your burning up...come on lets get you-" "Ano..? Kenshin?" Kaoru's voice interrupted his fussing. "Who's that women...?"
Kenshin turned and looked at Naomi before smiling at Kaoru sheepishly "Kaoru-dono...this....may come as a shock to you but, meet...my mother." Kaoru's dull eyes widen "Y-Your...OKASAN!?" Kenshin nodded as Naomi stepped forward and bowed. "Naomi Himura. Its a pleasure to finally meet you Kaoru-dono.." Kaoru giggled softly at the sound of her name ' Like mother like son...' she thought.
Kaoru then bowed as low as her aching body would let her. Naomi looked over the girl with concerned eyes. "You poor thing...this illness is just draining you...Shinta, take her back to bed, perhaps I can find some herbs to mix and make her a nice warm tea..." Before another word was said Naomi began looking through the kitchens small cupboards.
"Come on Kaoru-dono...lets get you back to bed..." Kenshin then slipped his hand under knee's and the other hand around her back and lifted her into his arms. Kaoru cuddled lightly into his hold, causing Kenshin to blush slightly. After reaching her room he laid her onto her futon and covered her up lightly. " I'll bring you the tea when Okasan's finished preparing it." Kaoru nodded. "Kenshin, you said your mother died of illness...."
Kenshin shook his head. "It's all too confusing right now, but...I know its her. Now get some rest, I don't want you getting any worse..." Kaoru nodded lightly before snuggling into her covers and letting her eyes shut, sleeping coming quickly. Kenshin stayed and watched her chest rise and fall, before placing a light kiss on her forehead and exiting.
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Kenshin looked down at the food in front of him and swallowed. ' Ano....this looks like something Kaoru would fix....' Kenshin looked up at his smiling mother, who was happily eating her meal. Sighing, Kenshin lifted a piece of the slightly burnt fish to his mouth. "ORO!" Naomi looked up started. "Shinta...? What's the matter?" Kenshin locked bewildered eyes with his mothers. "Oh...its...its just a little hot that's all!" Naomi smiled and apologized before returning to her meal.
Kenshin stared at the fish in utter awe. ' It tastes just like something Kaoru would fix...! This is just so crazy....' Kenshin's thoughts were interrupted by Naomi's voice. "I'm sorry if it tastes bad..." She then looked at her son a sweat drop on her head. "Your father was such and excellent cook! I bet you inherited his skills in the kitchen." Kenshin smiled weakly before tasting again. ' It's not so bad since I'm used to Kaoru's cooking....' "Tomorrow..." Naomi began "Were going to go into town and get you some new clothes. Then we'll shop for the PERFECT engagement ring for you to give Kaoru-dono!" Kenshin dropped his chop sticks in surprise.
' OH KAMI! Okasan was SERIOUS when she said she would get me to ask for Kaoru's hand in marriage!!' "O-Okasan...I don't think you understand the situation! Kaoru and I aren't even a couple! How do I even know she feels the same way about me!?' Naomi smiled. I saw they way she looked at you when she came into the kitchen...the way she cuddled up to you when you picked her up. Its obvious you both have feelings for each other!" Kenshin put his head in his heads. "But....don't you think asking to marry her is a little bit out of the BLUE!? I mean I haven't even told her my feelings and you want me to MARRY her?" Naomi smiled. "Hai." Before Kenshin could say another word Naomi took her dishes at his, and while humming a tune...walked into the kitchen.
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Kenshin lay in bed...night having come swiftly. Naomi laid in the 3rd guest room down the hall most likely asleep. Kenshin sighed, hands behind his head, looking up at the rooms ceiling. " Why is okasan so set on doing this? How will I know Kaoru will say 'yes' even...oro....this is all so complicated and sudden! I mean...I would love to spend the rest of my life with Kaoru, but how do I know she feels the same way? Okasan said she does but...." Kenshin out loud think was brought to a sudden stop when sounds of heavy, hard coughing, and moans reached his ears.
Rising he walked out of his room and to the door of Kaoru's room. The sounds were defiantly coming from her room. Quietly, he slid open to the door, eyes focusing into the dark. His vision fell to where Kaoru lay, and small frown creased his features. Kaoru lay, blanket tangled at her feet, sweat running down her face, shivering, moaning and coughing. ' Koishii...' Kenshin kneeled beside her bed and felt her forehead. Fear struck his heart for a second at the feel of her body heat. ' It's too late to bother Gensai and Megumi...I'll have to try and bring down the fever myself..' Rising and leaving he went out to the well with a basin and filled it with cold water, and grabbed a washcloth from the kitchen before returning to kneeling next to Kaoru.
He soaked the cloth in the cold water while covering her back up gently. ' She must be really exhausted, by now she would have woken up and punched me through a wall...' After ringing out the cloth he laid on her forehead hoping to bring down her fever, even just a little. He brushed some of her hair out of her face and stared at her features. "Ken...shin..." The name was spoken softly, and he smiled. ' My poor Kaoru-koishii...it will be alright...' Kenshin stayed and watched her sleep, before sleep pounded its way into his own head. Yawning Kenshin laid beside Kaoru's futon, her hand in his. Before closing his eyes he leaned over and placed a light kiss to her lips. "Goodnight...Kaoru..." Kenshin then finally let sleep take him and he tightened his hold on her hand. In the dark, a small smile spread across Kaoru's lips.
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A/N- well there's chapter 2. I love writing K/K WAFF...it puts me in such a good mood ^^. Next chapter its shopping time for Kenshin! And you get to meet Naomi's partner in matchmaking! Leave me a review and tell me what you think! Till Next Time! Ja! =^.^=
~Kawaii Ayame~
