I OWN A DVD PLAYER, A GAMEBOY ADVANCE, A PHONE, A COUPLE OF FANFICTIONS, A CLOCK, SOME FOUNDATION AND MAKE-UP, A GUY, FOOD, AND THAT'S ABOUT IT. *REREADS WHAT SHE JUST TYPED* NO RK? DAMN IT! AND I DON'T MAKE ANY MONEY OFF THIS EITHER!?!? THIS SUCKS!
Chapter 5
"Kaoru! What do you think you are doing?" Kenshin asked sternly. "I'm going to get me a drink of water, sir!" Kaoru playfully saluted Kenshin and laughed when Kenshin gave her a serious look. "Kaoru, you should lay down and rest, especially in your condition." "Rest? Condition? Kenshin, I'm only a few days pregnant! I'm fine!" Kenshin continued giving her a serious look. Kaoru sighed and got up. She didn't mind being pampered. She just didn't like it 24-7. She walked to the kitchen and drank that glass of water, frowning. What I need is a nice hot shower. Setting the glass in the sink, she called out, "I'm getting in the shower, Kenshin!" "OK. I'm going to start the laundry."
Kaoru pulled her hair off her neck as the steamy water cascaded down her body. She sighed (Kaoru does a lot of that!) and gently massaged the shampoo in to her hair. She piled her hair on top of her head and let the water bring it back own again. She rinsed the rest of the shampoo off and step out of the shower. Pulling on her pink silk robe, she thought about names for the baby. Sakura, Akina, Yahiko, Hidaki. She stepped out into the hallway and bumped into Kenshin.
"Oh!" Kenshin caught her just before she fell backwards. He pulled her back up. Kaoru ran her hands up his chest and around his neck. "Laundry finished?" she asked, giving him a sly smile. "Yes. I just put them in the drier." "Good," Kaoru kissed him on the lips, but drew back before Kenshin could deepen it. He looked surprised. He looked into glowing mischievous eyes. Kaoru leaned forward and whispered in his ear, "I love you, Mr. Himura."
The feel of her breath on his ear made him shiver. He wrapped his arms around her waist and pressed her body up against his. This made Kaoru's foot pop in the air. She drew back so she could look within his eyes. Kenshin's eyes were in-between gold and violet, but growing more golden by the second. Kaoru noticed that it wasn't anger that caused it this time, it was lust. "I love you, Kaoru. More than you'll ever know." "Don't tell me, show me."
Kenshin reached down and squeezed a check. (Butt check, that is) Kaoru let out a small gasp. Kenshin kissed her with all the lust he could muster. She pushed on his neck, wanting the kiss to be deeper. The phone interrupted them. Kaoru went to answer it but added before she left, "Stay right there."
"Hello?"
"Hello. May I speak to Kaoru Kamiya."
"This is she."
"I was wondering, when is the rehearsal?"
"Rehearsal?"
"Don't play dumb with me! Your wedding rehearsal!" The girl's voice snapped. Kaoru recognized the voice, but couldn't place a name with the voice.
"Next Friday at two. May I ask who's calling?"
The phone went dead, indicating that the person had hung up. "Well." Kaoru claimed as she set the phone on the hook. "Who was it, baby?" Kenshin asked when he saw Kaoru's confused face. "I don't know." "What did they want?" "They wanted to know what time rehearsal was." "Oh. Now, where were we?" Kaoru laughed and took a step backward. "Kenshin, shouldn't we save this for the honeymoon?" Kenshin just smiled his rurouni smile and walked into the laundry room.
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"Oh, c'mon, Kaoru, I thought you wanted that dress?"
"I do! It just doesn't fit in the budget!"
"Would you take Kenshin's advice and forget the budget! We're talking about your wedding and your happiness! Besides, I don't want my best friend to walk down the aisle in some drag number."
"Megumi…" Kaoru fought with Megumi, but realized the winning favor was not going to be on her side. "Fine. Fine. Call Meiso and tell her then meet me at Your Special Day. I just have to find my keys."
"Good. I'm glad you came to your senses. See you in a bit!"
Kaoru sighed as she sat the phone back on the hook. She looked around her one room apartment and sighed another long sigh. Now, where did I put my…oh, yeah… it's in my purse. She got up and slung her purse over her shoulder, just for the phone to ring again.
"Hello?"
"Well, good morning sleeping beauty. How was your morning?"
"You mean how is my morning. Hectic. I have to meet Megumi at Your Special Day to get that gown."
"Oh. Well, I was hoping you would go eat lunch with me."
"I would love to, Kenshin. I'll try and hurry up Megumi."
"OK. How about I meet you at your house around noon and we can go to the Outback."
"Sounds great! Maybe Sano, Megumi, Meiso, and Aoshi could join us?"
"Sounds like an idea to me."
"Splendid! See you later. Love ya.
"No, I love you."
"Bye."
"Bye."
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"Here it is, Kaoru!" Megumi reached up and unhooked the dress from the rack Kaoru ran over and Megumi draped it across her open arms. Kaoru's eyes glistened as she walked to he register. Kaoru handed over the asked amount and the two walked out of the store.
"Thanks again, Megumi." "No problem. I'll meet you guys at the Outback." "OK. Just make sure you call Meiso." Kaoru called as she slid into her red ragtop convertible. "I will!" Megumi answered, cranking up her blue t-top Firebird.
Kaoru cranked up the volume on her radio and sang along:
So many times I question
Certain circumstances
Things I can not understand
Many times in trials
Weakness blurs my vision
And my frustration gets so outta hand
It's then I am reminded
That I've never been forsaken
Never had to stand one test alone
And when I look at all my victories
My sprit rises up in me
And it's through the fire my weakness is made strong
*Chorus*
He never promised the cross would not get heavy
Or the hill would not be hard to climb
He never offered our victories without fighting
But he said help would always come in time
So remember when you're standing in the valley of decision
When the adversary says 'Give in'
Just hold on
Our lord will show up
And he will take us though the flames again
*End of Chorus*
I knew within myself that I would surly perish
But if I trust the hand of God, he'll shield the flames again
*Chorus*
A/N: this song really touched my heart when I heard it. My religion is Missionary Baptist and our pastor's wife sung this song. I cried all the way through it. Maybe this will reach out to someone in need of help and/or guidance. If you ever need to talk just email me and I will be more than happy to help in anyway possible. This little message may bore some of you, but I really don't care.