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Daddy's Ten Rules of Engagement

Day one

   "Do I look okay?" Kenshin asked while soothing his clothes, his violet eyes wavering around nervously.

   Kaoru giggled. "You look splendor Kenshin, as you always have!"

   "I know, I know, but I just want to make sure de gozaru." He replied with a slight smile. Kaoru hit him playfully. She sighed, at least he's smiling.

   "Get a grip in there, ne? Don't freak out or anything like that." She said.

   "Hai."

   "Well then, I'm ringing the bell. Ready?" Kaoru reached out her hands about to touch the wooden surface when suddenly Kenshin reached out his own hands, clasping hers tightly. A look of confusion spread across her features for a moment, then stared up, puzzled.

   She then saw a man who was nervous. Not only did his gentle smile disappear from his lips but also the spirit within his eyes.

   She could tell that something was bothering him. Something vital.

   "Kenshin? What's wrong?" she returned the grasp just as tightly, concern written all over her face. "Tell me ne? I'll help with whatever problems you're having,"

   The redhead shook his head, "It's just that… I'm afraid that I would make a bad impression, that your parents think I do not make a good husband… and… and…" he found himself at loss for words; he didn't think he could continue. He could only bow down his head, staring at the floor sadly.

   "And they would make me lose you."

   If Kaoru had not been listening intently, she would sure left out the last sentence. She breathed out in shock, feeling the teeny bit sensations of sour and sweet that washed over her body.

   "I won't let that happen, even if it did, I'll just run away with you," Kaoru beamed, trying to cheer him up.

   "Kaoru…"

   She nodded. He just smiled.

   "Just one more thing,"

   "Nani?"

   "Although I may not be ready to meet your parents yet, but I'm ready for a kiss." Kenshin smirked.

   Kaoru giggled, he's back to his old self again. "Mou… you and your mouth."

   "I only ask of you koi, only you."

   Kaoru's heart melted at his words. "Okay, only one."

   "Kao-ru," he wailed.

   "How about tonight?" She offered.

   Kenshin gave a thoughtful face, "On second thoughts, that's even better,"

   "Kenshin no hentai!" Kenshin used this opportunity to catch Kaoru by surprise and kissed her softly on the lips. She sighed against him.

   "Kaoru?"

   "Hmm?"

   "Have I ever told you that I love you?"

   "I think so. Why do you ask?"

   "Nothing. Kaoru?"

   "Hmm?"

   "I love you."

   A happy smile was plastered on her beautiful face when she stared up at him.

   "Yeah, I love you too, always."

   Their faces were about to touch again when suddenly, the bright, white large front doors opened abruptly, snapping the two out of their trance. They left each other's embrace immediately, Kaoru was suddenly feeling quite attracted by a spot on the wall, her eyes almost glued to it.

   "Welcome!" a deep, rich voice bellowed.

   Kenshin lifted his flustered face up. Kaoru then grinned from ears to ears, running to wrap her arms around the old man standing by the doorway.

   "DADDY!"

   "Oh, how is my little princess Kaoru doing? It's been quite long hasn't it, how I've missed you!"

   Kenshin then realized maybe it wouldn't be as bad as he thought. Seeing this man who's also his fiancé's father, he doesn't have the horns of a demon or evil red eyes of a monster. Hmm, maybe he could actually survive these days! And to think after they would get married… Kaoru would belong to him officially. Him. His alone.

   Kaoru Himura.

   Yup. He sure liked the sound of that.

   "Greetings, Himura-san, it's a pleasure to meet you." Came a feminine voice. Kenshin put on a rurouni smile and held out his hand, "Good evening, Mrs. Kamiya. My name is Himura Kenshin… your daughter's fiancé."

He said politely.

   "Oh," the mother then chuckled. "Our daughter had chosen a gentleman. A quite good looking one at that."

   "Mother!" Kaoru rolled her eyes.

   "Hmm, let me see." The older man leaned in close to him; Kenshin could just stand there, feeling somewhat frozen, feeling the anxiety was slowly coming back to him.

   "Very highly unusual red hair I see, oh, violet eyes," he commented in interest. "Are those fancy colored eye-contacts that you kids like to wear?" Kenshin could feel the hair on his neck stand up, even his palm were slick with sweat.

   "Oro…" was all he said.

   Kaoru beside was realizing how much pressure her father had put on her fiancée and she interrupted, "We're quite tired dad. It's a long trip we shared, we'll go unpack now. And NO dad, it's not eye-contacts. His eyes are just violet." She said proudly.

   "And the red hair?"

   "They're natural, too." Dragging a swirled eyed Kenshin upstairs, she muttered, "Come on Kenshin, it's only been the first day."

   Hearing the door closed upstairs, Mrs. Kamiya returned to her husband. "Now anata, why do you have to be so hard on that child?"

   The man scoffed.

   "That boy- what was his name? Himura Kenshin, he seems quite well-mannered. It's very hard to find one these days." The mother commented.

   "We'll see about that love, we'll see."

   "Come on Kenshin! Get up!" the young woman smacked his head while he was lying lazily on the bed.

   "Oroo… I see stars."

   "Oh kami-sama… I just couldn't imagine what will happen if I didn't DRAG you upstairs," Kaoru slapped her forehead.

   "It feels like your father, didn't like me that well de gozaru." Kenshin said stiffly, then suddenly he jumped up, "Ororoo… WHAT IF Kaoru, what if!"

   It was her turn to jump, "You scared me Kenshin! And what what if?"

   "Does my hair look dyed? If so, I can change it to black, or brown, or whatever your dad preferred-"

   "Kenshin," her eyes softened, " Stop."

   He stopped, but continued to stare at Kaoru in a helpless gaze. Kaoru edged closer to him, and pulled him down to sit on the bed. Touching his face gently, she smiled, "I don't want you to change anything, Kenshin. Your eyes and your hair are just the way they are. Perfect. So extraordinary…"

   He leaned in to her touch. "You think so?"

   "Hai. They are what attracted me, just like that charming personality of yours." She closed her eyes when he kissed her lightly on the lips.

   "I'm so lucky to have you as my fiancé," Kenshin said and planted a wet kiss on her neck.

   "I know," she giggled.

   He began to trail more butterfly kisses down her neck to her bared shoulders, slowly placing her against the soft bed. Kaoru was more than happy to comply, and she wrapped his arms around his neck, his hair brushing in tickle past her cheeks.

   "How'd you like that?" Kenshin murmured against her soft skin, breathing in the exotic scent.

   "Mmm… I think that we should so this more often," Kaoru replied.

   "I think so too." He lifted his head up to stare at her in the eyes, before smiling boyishly and kissed her on the lips once more.

   "Kaoru! Kaoru my sweet!" came a voice down the stairway.

   Kenshin groaned and cursed under his breath. Definitely not the best timing! His fiancé gave him an apologetic smile.

   "Yeah, Mom?" she yelled back.

   "Lunch will be ready in five minutes! Why don't you bring that handsome boy down for lunch? I'm sure a family reunion would be nice." The mother laughed.

   "Okay! We'll be right down!"

   Kenshin rolled beside her on the bed, staring up at the ceiling. "Bad timing?"

   "You have no idea." Kaoru got out of bed, "C'mon, let's go downstairs."

   "…And so I went up to him and say, nice outfit!" Kaoru exclaimed as they laughed. Through the laughter, Kaoru's mom asked in a gentle tone,

   "Kenshin dear, would you be kind enough to pass over the pepper?"

   "Hai, of course Mrs. Kamiya." Kenshin replied and passed over the spice.

   "Oh, no," The mother laughed, "Mrs. Kamiya is too civil, son, Mother will do."

   Did you hear that? She called me SON! HER SON!! "A-arigatou," he flustered.

   Kaoru sighed happily beside him, "That is so nice, Kenshin…I just know my mom will like you," she whispered into his ear. Kenshin nodded and smiled.

   "So, dad, how about-"

   "Mr. Kamiya will do." He replied curtly, eating his mashed potato. Kaoru rolled her eyes in annoyance.

   "Really dad, I just don't see why you have to be so hard on Kenshin. Okay, well, maybe he is the densest guy on earth-"

   Oro!! I'm not dense de gozaru yo!

   "-but he's also the sweetest fiancé anyone could ever have!" Kaoru finished bluntly, expecting an answer from the stern man.

   Silence passed over them for a few seconds, until Kenshin spoke, "It's okay Kaoru. I respect you father's appeal, that I do. Mr. Kamiya it is." He then turned to Koshijiro; a smile was plastered on his face.

   "I apologize, Mr. Kamiya."

   Koshijiro grinned, "Got a brain this kid, I like that."

   "Dad!" Kaoru warned.

   He cleared his throat, "So kid, tell me what you do for a living?"

   "He's a lawyer," Kaoru answered for him, smiling proudly at Kenshin, "A good one at that."

   "A lawyer eh? Well, let me tell you something kid," Koshijiro motioned for him to move closer, Kenshin obediently did so.

   And immediately Koshijiro's voice turned to a threatening one. "I will make this short, Himura. If you're marrying my daughter-fine. But it is vital that you know the basic rules that I treasure in my house. One, do not lie to me. I may appear outdated, middle-aged, but on issues relating to my daughter, I am the all-knowing, merciless God of your universe. If I ask you questions, you have one chance to tell me the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. God help me if you lied, is that clear?"

   Kenshin turned to a statue from breathing in all the information he just gave him.

   "I said, is that clear?" Koshijiro growled.

   "H-hai de gozaru!!" Kenshin sweated. Ororororoooo!! Nothing but the truth? What is he, a judge? I rest my case, that I do!!

   Kenshin stiffly sat back down beside his fiancé. Kaoru stared at him, "Kenshin? What did he tell you?"

   "If now would you please, I will retire to my room." Koshijiro interrupted. Her mother stared at his retreating figure, sighing.

   "Kenshin? Are you all right?" Kaoru asked again, waving a hand in front of his face. Kenshin shook his head and muttered, "I-I'll be in the room if you need me de gozaru," he floated upstairs.

   The ones that were left were Kaoru and her mother, looking questiongly at each other.

   This is definitely going to be a long week. Kaoru thought wearily.

Minna-san!!! How do you all like this chapter?? I know I suck at humor, or things similar to that…but believe me I'm working on it!! This is only my first attempt so please be kind de gozaru. ^__^ I feel so sorry for Kenshin! Koshijiro a.k.a. Kaoru's dad is being so mean! And that's only the first rule! Lol…review onegai!!!

The next chapter to Lovefool is also up, please review that one too!!!