Chapter Five
The music played with a blaring intensity that Kaoru could feel in her bones. Kenshin held her hand firmly but gently as they made their way on to the dance floor.
Kenshin truly was a talented dancer and surprisingly strong despite his small frame. He led Kaoru through an amazing series of twists and turns and lifts with ease. Kaoru, who had always fancied herself pretty good, almost felt like a beginner being led by an incredibly gifted teacher…no, not a teacher she decided after a moment. It felt more like old partners dancing together again after a long absence.
The fast and all the spinning and the heat of the room made her a feel a little dizzy. Her feet moved almost without any thought, just the knowledge that she had to keep moving. It was good. And for a moment, it was perfect.
For a moment.
Omph! Kaoru was so lost in the moment that she barely had time to register the fact that someone had smacked into her. She tumbled over and braced herself for a rude meeting with the floor—but it never came. Kenshin, with reflexes Kaoru thought impossible, caught her just as the song ended.
"You all right Miss Kaoru?" said Kenshin, concerned.
Kaoru, felt her face flush. Kenshin's face was only inches from hers and she couldn't tear her eyes away from his this time. "Y-yes. Thank you."
Kenshin lifted her up. "Let's go sit for a while."
They headed toward the back where a few tables and chairs and stools barrowed from the makeshift schoolroom had been set up. Misao was already there, badgering Sanosuke and Megumi for details about their plans for marriage.
"I already told you weasel, we haven't decided on a date yet." Sanosuke growled at the impatient sixteen-year-old.
"Don't call me weasel!"
Sanosuke rolled his eyes. "If the shoe fits."
Before Misao could go into another fit, Sanosuke waved to Kenshin and Kaoru as they headed towards the trio. "Oi, Kenshin! Kaoru! Get this little vampire off my back?"
"Misao, leave them alone." Kaoru chided lightly.
"But Kaoru!" Misao whined, "I wanna know now!!!"
Kaoru chuckled.
"Mr. Himura," Megumi greeted, "You are looking much better since you left the infirmary this morning."
"I told you all he needed was a little fresh air and some good company—myself that is!" Sanosuke threw in.
"Oh so you've been with Sanosuke all day?" Kaoru asked Kenshin.
Kenshin began to answer but Sanosuke cut him off. "Yep, I've been showin him the ropes and giving him the two cent tour. He's—"
Megumi put a hand to his mouth. "You really should learn to let the man speak for himself. Honeslty, you've barely let him have two words on his own since he's gotten here. You're turning into Misao!"
There was a collective "HEY!" from the mutually insulted parties.
Kenshin smiled. "That's alright Miss Megumi." He insisted, then went on to explain. "Sano's been showing me around, and it looks like I'll be working on the farm with both of you."
"That's great!"
"Tell me, Kenshin, where did you learn to dance like that?" asked Misao.
"Yes, I was quite impressed," commented Megumi
"Oh…" Kenshin said, "In Hawaii…there was a club I used frequent with my friends…those were good times."
He smiled, but it didn't quite reach his eyes, Kaoru noticed.
A/N: Yes I know its short, but I didn't have anything left that made sense to go into one coherent chapter. Like? No Like? R/R!