Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Rurouni Kenshin Characters! –sob-
Chapter 2: Lunch.
Lunch made by Kaoru-dono was surprisingly delicious. Even Yahiko and Sano were extremely shocked. Till Saito that tobacco inhaling fool had to spill the beans.
Saito: Very good food! (Swallows food and takes a drag on his cigarette) I happened to pass by the kitchen while our little chef was preparing dinner. –Smirk-
Megumi: Something's very fishy about this dinner. It's the first time Kaoru-dono has cooked such impressive food. (Fox ears sprout out)
Yahiko: (Chews on food) Yeah! I wonder if it was really busu who cooked this meal. (Continues chomping loudly on food)
-Kenshin and Kaoru's faces turned white-
Saito: (Takes another long drag) Apparently Kaoru was basically cleaning the fish while Battousai was steaming up the tofu! Heh! –Smirk-
Kaoru: W-Why... How dare you, Saito!!! (Bowl of rice splatters on Saito's face)
-Saito wipes off the rice trying to retain his composure-
Saito: I was mainly telling the truth, Kaoru. I didn't think you should gain all the credit after Battousai suffered all the oil burns while frying the fish!
Megumi: Aha! So Kaoru-dono did nothing at all! Ohohoho! Ken-san, you sure cook the best dishes. It can even be compared to mine!
Kaoru: (Looking upset, not angry. Bokken not in sight.) F-Fine. Arigato. I-I'm full. (Walks out of the room)
Me: Kaoru-dono! Wait up! (Follows Kaoru onto front porch)
-Rest of Kenshin-gumi and Saito still eating the delicious dinner-
Me: Kaoru-dono. Are you alright? What's wrong?
Kaoru: (Tears brimming in her eyes) G-Genki desu, Yuki-san.
Me: Don't lie to me, Kaoru-dono. I can see those tears. It's okay, just tell me why you're upset.
Kaoru: No one appreciates my cooking, no matter how hard I try. (Bursts into tears) Can't they see how stressed I am? I'm the one earning all the money while they freeload. Yet they complain of my cooking! Luckily, Kenshin is able to help with the laundry and cooking. (Sobs even more) But I feel so useless!
Me: Kaoru-dono (Puts my hand on her shoulder), don't be upset. At least Kenshin appreciates your cooking, right? And I know how hard you've been trying, Kaoru-dono. Don't care about what others think of you. At least you're the Master of the Kamiya Kasshin Ryu! (Kaoru smiles) You have to be strong!
Kaoru: Yuki-san, you're right. Arigato! I have to be strong and not let these little comments affect me! (Grins)
-The door slides open, both Kaoru and I turn our heads-
Kaoru: Kenshin, what are you doing here? Have you already eaten?
Kenshin: I've come to see how you are, Kaoru-dono.
Kaoru: Arigato, Kenshin. (Smiles) Yuki-san has been talking to me. I feel much better.
Me: It's my pleasure.
Kenshin: Would you mind letting me talk to Kaoru-dono for a few minutes, Yuki-san? (Kaoru's cheeks turn red)
Me: No, no! Not at all! Do zo, do zo! (Turns around to leave)
-As I was walking back into the dojo, I tried to eavesdrop on a little of Kenshin and Kaoru's conversation-
Kenshin: I hope you don't take what they said to heart. You're not a bad cook, Kaoru-dono. (Smiles)
Kaoru: A-Arigato, Kenshin. I enjoy your cooking very much, too. (Beams)
Kenshin: Why don't you and I meet at the roof tonight, Kaoru-dono? We can have a longer talk without interruptions, then. (Kaoru's cheeks turn redder)
Kaoru: H-Hai, Kenshin. Although I think Yahiko and the rest might suspect...
Kenshin: -Grabs Kaoru's hands!- (Kaoru shocked) Suspect what, Kaoru-dono? (Smiles) Don't worry, Kaoru-dono. We're not doing anything wrong. Well, there are dishes to be cleaned. Simi-masei! (Smiles again)
-Kenshin turns to leave and I quickly run down the hallway-
Okay, that's not much of an interview, but it's kind of like the process to it! Please read and review! Tell me what you'll like to see and whether it's good or bad! Arigato! I would like to see the reviews before I update more in case they're really bad. Arigato once again! Please R&R!