Disclaimer: I don't own Rurouni Kenshin.
Title: Chance for Love
Rated: PG-13
AN: This is my first attempt at writing a fanfic. Please bear with me as I get used to the process. I recommend criticism good or bad. The reviews are what tell me what you as a reader like or dislike. I won't change everything in the storyline, but I will try to add what you like.
Italics - Thoughts
BTW this is AU
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AN: Ok. I posted this chapter a bit early since school for me has started and I might be busy a lot. But don't worry, I'll keep posting chapters. And by the way, THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH for the reviews. It made me feel SO GREAT that you all like my fic. Please do keep sending some more! Reviews are what motivate me to write more chapters. Also, I'm so very sorry if the fanfic has been coming out with the spacing all weird. is screwing up my work. So I apologize greatly for that. I also changed it so it would be better. Anyhow, I would just like to get one thing cleared up. Kenshin and Tomoe DID NOTHING while Kenshin was sleeping with her. Both of them were in their swimsuits. So don't worry. Kenshin is still a virgin...for now. Anyhow, on with the story! PLEASE R&R!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chapter 3: Unexpected Situations
BEEP!!!!!!!!!!
BEEP!!!!!!!!!!
BEEP!!!!!!!!!!
Tomoe reached over and hit the snooze button with her hand while her eyes were still closed. She yawned and draped her arm over to the other side of the bed. Her arm met nothing but air.
Tomoe cracked her eyes open and glared. "Kenshin..." she muttered in a deadly voice. "Where the hell are you?"
As she got up, she stretched and glanced over at the time. 1:15?! Already?! Tomoe mentally cursed herself and quickly ran to the bathroom trying to get ready in less then 45 minutes. She was suppose to be at work at 2 PM, and already she knew she was running late.
As she was done dressing and washed up in 20 mins., she ran out the door but soon stopped right outside of Kenshin's room.
Maybe he's in his room...I should go check up on him. Tomoe thought as she opened the door and stepped inside his room. As she headed toward the bed she soon stopped dead in her tracks.
Why are there two forms of bodies in Kenshin's bed? Tomoe's eyes narrowed toward the bed. On one side of the bed there was red hair spilling out from under the blanket and on the other there side there was black hair tangled with the red hair.
Black hair? Since when did Kenshin get black hair? That's Kenshin's red hair, but the black hair.... Tomoe inched closer to the bed trying to get a better look at the whole thing. That was when she had noticed that the black hair belonged to Kaoru.
Kaoru??? What the hell is that bitch doing with Kenshin?! Tomoe then grabbed the blanket and pulled it off of them throwing it on the floor.
"KENSHIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Tomoe screamed at the top of her lungs.
Both Kenshin and Kaoru jolted straight out of bed and frantically looked around seeing what the matter was.
"KENSHIN HIMURA!!!!! WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING WITH THE TANUKI?!" Tomoe continued screaming even louder as her face flushed with anger.
To Kaoru, her voice was like a dying chicken. She quickly covered her ears with her hands and looked confused over at Tomoe.
"What the hell are you shouting for? What's going on?" That was when Kaoru noticed that Kenshin was in the room as well. His face having gone pale.
"What's going on?" Kaoru asked still confused. "What are you two doing in here?"
"We should be asking you that, tanuki! What the hell are you doing in Kenshin's room?!" Tomoe screamed hovering over Kaoru.
Kaoru took a step back and answered back calmly. "Will you stop screaming already? I'm beginning to develop a headache. And for your information I was sleeping in Kenshin's room. Now explain to me what you two are doing in this room?"
Tomoe's face becoming even redder with anger. All she could think of doing was act in fury.
Tomoe grabbed Kaoru by the hair and slammed her against the wall. Kaoru, not expecting any of this and her mind being in a daze since she was still sleepy, was slow registering all this. Finally when she was able to, she was being slapped by Tomoe and couldn't do anything for awhile.
Just as Kaoru was about to throw a punch at Tomoe, she was grabbed by the hair once again and began having her head slammed against the wall.
At this point, Kaoru's head felt like it was going to explode. She didn't get enough sleep, she was awoken by Tomoe's piercing scream and now she was having her head slammed against the wall.
Kaoru could have beaten Tomoe easily if it hadn't been for her pounding head. Just as Tomoe was going to land a punch on Kaoru's face, she was pulled back forcefully.
"What the...?" Tomoe was saying but was stopped as she was flung on the bed by someone strong. As Tomoe landed on the bed hard, she saw that it was Kenshin who had flung her.
"Ken-" Tomoe began with her eyes wide in confusion but stopped short as she saw the intensity in Kenshin's amber eyes.
Kenshin narrowed his deadly amber eyes at Tomoe. "What the hell were you doing?!"
Kaoru who finally regained some sense was watching the scene occur in front of her. She could hear Kenshin yelling at Tomoe, but couldn't quite make out the words. All she could hear now were loud yelling's occurring between the two, but couldn't make out the words.
Kaoru closed her eyes and winced in pain. Her head was throbbing like crazy and every inch of her body hurt. When she finally opened her eyes, she took a wobbly step forward and fell to her knees.
She was now close enough to hear the argument.
"Damn it, Tomoe! You didn't even give her a chance to explain! If you had just thought before you acted none of this would have had happened!" Kenshin was yelling, fury evident in his voice.
Kaoru made it up to her feet still dazed holding the wall for support.
"You know what," Kenshin began before Tomoe could even utter a word. "It would be best if we end the relationship now."
Kaoru couldn't stand the pain any longer that was flowing through her body and felt herself falling to the floor. Before her body made contact with the ground, a pair of strong arms wrapped around her waist pulling her up.
The last thing Kaoru heard was, "We're through." Followed by a slamming door.
Kaoru breathed in a strong scent of pinewood and just as she fell unconscious in the strong pair of arms, she managed to whisper a small word that didn't go unheard.
"Kenshin..."
Kenshin laid his head against the back of his chair and breathed out a sigh of relief after he heard the front door slam.
He looked over at the sleeping girl that lay on the bed next to him and smiled. Kenshin still felt guilty after what had happened to her.
It's my fault that she got injured... Kenshin thought lowering his head in guilt. I could have stopped Tomoe before she even hurt Kaoru.
Once again Kenshin sighed, his shoulders sagging. He had recently changed out of his swim shorts and was now cladded in khaki pants with a white button down shirt with the first two buttons open, showing off his well- toned chest.
Kenshin looked over at Kaoru once more and couldn't help himself from smiling again.
What is it about her that makes me feel awkward each time I'm around her? Kenshin thought staring at Kaoru's face. Whenever I'm around Tomoe, I never get this feeling. But when I'm around her, it just makes me feel...special
He let his finger trail down her jaw line. She's so beautiful. Even in her sleep.
Kenshin continued trailing his finger around her face when he suddenly stopped short. He saw a cut that was beginning to bleed on the right side of her forehead.
Kenshin instantly got up from his chair and made his way over to the bathroom to get the first aid kit.
Tomoe must have gave her that when she slammed Kaoru's head against the wall... He thought in anger. When he finally got the first aid kit he made his way back into the room and over to Kaoru.
Kenshin pulled out a cotton ball drenched in alcohol and hesitated before dabbing it on the cut gently.
Kaoru instantly jerked up from her sleep from the pain that began forming on her forehead. Kenshin, who didn't see this coming, bumped his head against Kaoru's and fell on top of her.
Kaoru's eyes widened as a blush began forming on her face when she saw that Kenshin had fallen on her lap. Kenshin suddenly jerked back up and off of Kaoru. He now had a slight blush forming on his cheeks.
Kenshin instantly began apologizing. "I'm sorry! Sorry! I didn't mean to-"
Kaoru who was laughing cut off Kenshin. "It's ok. Don't worry about it."
Kenshin smiled and nodded before continuing to dab the cut.
Kaoru flinched at the contact. "Ow! What are you doing? Where am I?...Am I bleeding?"
Kenshin, still dabbing the cut, replied. "Yes. You have a cut that's bleeding and I'm just applying some alcohol. And your in my room."
"How did I get the cut?" Kaoru asked, finally relaxing under his touch. He does it so gently...
Kenshin hesitated for a moment before stopping what he was doing. He then got out a band-aid and placed it on the cut. Kaoru waited patiently the whole time waiting for him to reply.
Finally Kenshin said, "You got that cut when your head connected with the wall."
Kaoru looked down over at her hands. "Oh?"
Kenshin who was starting to get up was abruptly stopped by Kaoru who had a hold of his wrist. Kenshin looked over at her raising an eyebrow.
"Ano..." Kaoru began looking over at his face. "What were you doing in the room in the first place?"
Kenshin who was expecting this sat back down before answering. "I was sleeping there. That is my room."
Kaoru instantly paled. "Does that mean that you...and I...were sleeping on the same bed?"
Kenshin lowered his head and nodded.
"But...But...Why? Weren't you and Tomoe...you know, sleeping together?" Kaoru stuttered.
"Yes, I was sleeping with her. WITH my clothes on. And I was just laying beside her, that's it. NOTHING happened. I was tired so I thought that I would go back to my room to sleep."
Kaoru blushed a deep red. "Oh."
Kenshin locked eyes with Kaoru. "What about you? What were you doing there?"
Kaoru's eyes widened and she started talking very fast explaining it all. "It wasn't my fault. Sanosuke told me that since you would have been busy with Tomoe that I could take your room. He told me that you wouldn't have used it anyhow. Sanosuke didn't clean Misao and my rooms, so he told us to preoccupy one of the free rooms and that's how I ended up in your room. I'm really sorry if I caused you any trouble!"
Kenshin smiled. "Don't worry, Miss Kaoru. You didn't cause any trouble at all. I'm just glad that we got all this cleared."
Kaoru closed her eyes and leaned her head back against the pillow. "...Tomoe? Is she still here?"
Kenshin shook his head. "No. She left to work awhile ago."
Kaoru frowned. "I'm really glad to hear that she's gone, but...is she going to...you know....get in another fight with me?"
Kenshin looked over at Kaoru's tense form. "No. You don't have to worry. I got the situation under hand. She won't do anything."
Kaoru relaxed and sighed relieved. "She must really love you if she would go and beat another person up just because they were...laying next to you in bed."
Kenshin immediately stiffened. He didn't want to talk about Tomoe or love together, at all. Kaoru sensed this to so she quickly changed the subject.
Kaoru opened her eyes and smiled. "You know something...I'm hungry. Lets go and eat breakfast."
Kenshin smiled and nodded. "Of course. I'll make it while you get freshened up."
Kaoru smiled brightly. "That's so sweet of you. And you could cook? Wow! That's great."
They stayed there for awhile longer before Kaoru asked. "Well? Why aren't you going?"
"I could go, but...you're still holding my wrist." Kenshin grinned as he lifted up his hand to show her.
Kaoru immediately let go and turned a bright shade of red. "Oh, I'm so sorry!"
Kenshin chuckled as he started walking out the door. "It'll be ready in 20 mins., Miss Kaoru."
Just as Kenshin was about to walk out the door, he was hit in the head with the pillow hard.
"Oro...??" Kenshin said looking over at Kaoru. "What was that for?"
Kaoru grinned. "Don't call me Miss anymore."
Kenshin smirked and nodded. Right before he walked out to the room, he said over his shoulder, "Ok...Miss Kaoru."
Before Kaoru could do or say anything, he was already out the door. Kaoru laid back down in bed and closed her eyes.
I think I'm falling for him.
With that, she hurried out the room to find a clean pair of clothes smiling all the way.
Kenshin sat down the bowl of miso soup and smiled.
Perfect... he thought as he looked over at the completed table in front of him. He was just done making breakfast which contained of miso soup, rice balls, some pancakes, and juice.
As Kenshin was inspecting the food he felt someone's presence and looked up to see Kaoru with her mouth hanging opening and her eyes full of disbelief.
Kenshin smirked. "Would you like to eat breakfast now or shall we all just stare?"
Kaoru shook her head and blinked a couple of times. "Wow! You made all this? That's unbelievable. It smells so good! I wonder if it tastes good..."
She walked over and picked up a rice ball before taking a bite out of it. Kaoru's eyes widened and stared at Kenshin in disbelief. "You...YOU...made this? This is SO good! You cook better then me as well!"
Kaoru plopped down into a chair and was about to start when she saw that Kenshin was still staring at her. "What? Is there something wrong?"
Kenshin walked over to Kaoru and locked eyes with her. "Why are you wearing that?"
Kaoru laughed. "Well 'Mr. Himura', I just thought that I looked great in this. Why? Don't you like it?"
Kenshin just smirked and sat down across from her. "No. I like it. It looks good on you, but..."
Kaoru looked up. "But what?"
Kenshin smirked and started filling his plate. "If you want some dressing tips you could have just asked me. Not copy me."
Kaoru glared playfully at him. She too was also dressed in a pair of khaki pants and a white button down shirt. Her clothes were identical to Kenshin's. Except hers fit her tightly showing off all her features while Kenshin's hung loosely framing his muscular body perfectly.
Kaoru laughed and started filling in her plate as well.
Both of them sat in silence and began eating. A comfortable silence.
Kaoru finally broke it by saying, "Mr. Himura, can you please pass the juice?"
Kenshin looked up seeing where she was getting too. Guess two could play this game... Kenshin grinned.
"Of course, Miss Kaoru." Kenshin passed the plate over to her. "Could you also pass me the rice balls, Miss Kaoru?"
Kaoru grinned. "I'll be delighted to, Mr. Himura." Kaoru handed the plate over to him. "Now, if you'll kindly pass me the pancakes, Mr. Himura?"
This continued going on for half an hour. It was like some contest. Both waiting for the other to give up or slip by saying their name.
Finally Kaoru couldn't take it any longer. "Mr. Himura, can you PLEASE just give up?"
Kenshin continued on smirking. "Whatever do you mean, Miss Kaoru?"
"I'm sick of you calling me Miss Kaoru. Just call me Kaoru. Say It, Mr. Himura!!" Kaoru stood up and yelled pointing her finger at Kenshin.
"I will do that when you call me Kenshin. So say Kenshin and then I'll call you Kaoru. Alright, Miss Kaoru?" Kenshin took a bite out of the pancakes.
"Mr. Himura! Just say Kaoru and the madness shall stop, Mr. Himura!" Kaoru stated.
"Please, Miss Kaoru. There is no need to get upset. Here, take a pancake, Miss Kaoru." Kenshin said grinning holding up a pancake with his fork.
Kaoru whose stomach was full from eating for a whole half an hour couldn't take it anymore.
She rushed up to Kenshin, grabbed the pancake and stuffed it in his mouth. "Say It, Mr. Himura!! Just say Kaoru!!"
Kenshin who was very surprised and unexpected by the whole act started choking on the pancake that she had stuffed in his mouth.
Kaoru's eyes widened and she looked over at Kenshin nervously. "Mr. Himura? Are you alright?"
Kenshin stood up from his chair and continued coughing while clutching his throat.
"Mr. Himura?!" Kaoru asked panicked. "Are you just acting or is this for real?"
She was replied by Kenshin coughing even louder. Now at this point, Kaoru could tell this was for real and she totally forgot about the game. She started hitting him hard, yet gently on his back.
"Are you ok, Kenshin?!" Kaoru asked on the verge of tears. "I didn't mean to kill you! I didn't even mean for this to happen! Are you alright? Please Kenshin!! Say Something!"
At this point Kenshin was on his knees and still had his hands wrapped around his throat. Kaoru started crying and bent down to see if he was still alright.
"Kenshin!!! Say something!! Kenshin!!!" Kaoru shouted through the blur of tears.
After awhile the coughing stopped and Kenshin instantly stood up and grinned. "Oh. I'm so sorry about that, Miss Kaoru. My throats been hurting for awhile now. Didn't mean to give you a scare."
With that Kenshin smoothed out his clothes and sat back down in his chair and continued eating as though nothing had happened.
Kaoru, who had finally stopped crying, paled and looked over at Kenshin.
"By the way, Miss Kaoru," Kenshin said looking up from his food and smirked. "I would say that I won the game. You said Kenshin quite a lot of times. I lost count."
Kaoru registered this slowly in her mind and her eyes widened. "You! You did that on purpose! I'm so going to kill you, Kenshin!!"
As she said that, she got up and charged over at Kenshin knocking him off his chair. They both tumbled to the floor and started rolling over to get the upper hand.
They wrestled for a while, each trying to gain the upper hand on the other, until Kenshin eventually won, his hair spilling over his shoulders in long red strands. Kaoru was definitely one impossible girl, not easy to subdue. He pinned her against the floor under him, breathing hard.
She was breathing just as hard, her chest rising and falling in heaves. She glared up at him, her blue eyes blazing.
"Seems like I win again." Kenshin looked down at her and smirked.
Kaoru struggled under his grip and tried to get up but failed. Kenshin was definitely strong.
Kaoru looked up at him and glared. "You! You are so mean! You go and act as if you're dying just to win a stupid game. I was really scared...I thought I had killed you..."
Kaoru trailed off and began to cry, turning her face so he wouldn't notice. But Kenshin did notice and immediately felt bad. With his hand, he grabbed her gently by the chin and drew her face near him so both their eyes locked.
"Kaoru, I'm really sorry. And please do forgive me. I never meant for you to cry. And for that I'm incredibly sorry." Kenshin stated seriously.
Both of them looked at each other with emotions apparent in their eyes. Kaoru's crying had finally subsided.
Kenshin didn't know what made him do this, but he pressed his lips against hers. Her lips are so soft...
Kaoru's eyes widened and she immediately stiffened not knowing what to do. But after awhile she closed her eyes and started kissing back too.
Mmm...It feels so good kissing him...I could do this forever... Kaoru continued kissing back and relaxed under him.
Both of them were still kissing when they were suddenly interrupted by a voice.
"It's good to see you two lovebirds making out, but please get a room. "
Instantly Kenshin and Kaoru pulled back breathing hard and stood up looking at the person who spoke.
He was a handsome young guy with dark black hair. Taller then both Kenshin and Kaoru and around their age.
He's very good looking... Kaoru then turned her head and saw a deep scowl on Kenshin's face then looked back over at the guy. But he's not as handsome as Kenshin.
Kaoru's thoughts suddenly drifted over to the kiss they had shared previously. His lips felt so good...I want to kiss him again...and again...and again...
Kaoru suddenly blushed as she started getting inappropriate thoughts running through her head. She looked back up at the guy and immediately felt awkward as she saw the way he was gazing at her with lust clearly in his eyes.
Kaoru shifted uncomfortably and moved behind Kenshin seeking comfort in his presence. Kenshin noticing the way Akira was looking at Kaoru, and the way she felt uncomfortable, moved in front of Kaoru and narrowed his eyes at Akira.
"What do you want, Akira?" Kenshin said, his eyes flickering a light shade of amber.
"Got another girl I see. You sly dog. What happened with Tomoe? You should have stayed with her and let me have the new girl. How come is it that you always take the women I...want. " Akira said emphasizing the word 'want'.
Kenshin felt Kaoru stiffen behind him. He glared up at Akira. "Tomoe and I are not together anymore. Now if you'll kindly excuse me, I have to get to work."
With that Kenshin headed out the door before throwing over his shoulder. "Kaoru, would you like to come with me to work if you're not doing anything?"
Kaoru, desperately wanting to get away from Akira, quickly nodded and ran over to Kenshin grabbing his hand and quickly walked out dragging a very surprised Kenshin from behind.
And the whole time Akira kept on staring at Kaoru's retreating figure.
"Kaoru..." he breathed out her name. "I will have you. You will be mine. No matter what."
With that, Akira walked out of the room forming a plan in his head already.
Yes! Finally Done! What do you think? Would you like for me to continue? Please R&R!!!
Anyhow, Until Next Time!!!!