Gag Me Please!
Massao-na-Mizu
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Chapter 1
My wish for this thing not to have happened wasn't granted.
Coz' when I opened my eyes, Aoshi was still beside me, asleep. His arms loosely looped around my waist and his breath warming my face. But I didn't need warming. For I was red as a tomato when I realized that we were naked!
I-I was with..!
I tried to sit up and gasped as I did so, but Aoshi's arms tightened around my waist, sending me to quickly hitting my head on the pillows. "That hurts!" I whined, trying again to get up but his grip on my waist was tight enough for me not to make another stupid move. "Aoshi, let go of me! Do you know what we've done? That we're still here?" I said, trying to shake him to his senses, but his eyes remained closed as he shifted to be more comfortable.
I cursed softly to myself, slapping his arm lightly to wake him up when he suddenly spoke. "Will it make a difference?" I stopped, tears all of a sudden blurred my vision. "Thought so. Did you take a pill?" I nodded, not caring if he *knew* I did.
"Good. Now try to catch some sleep," I blushed again, some of the memories from yester night.
"I'm not sleepy," I murmured stubbornly. "Are you really aware that we just... betrayed Kenshin???" I asked, pathetically outraged.
"Technically, he did too. You see, that's why you were so upset last night, wasn't it? Hearing voices from another room... Muttering--rather *moaning*-"
"That's enough! But that isn't a rightful reason to do this!!!" I protested, pulling the the bed sheet to my chest, trying to hide everything I could.
"And what IS his rightful reason to do such an act? Besides, didn't you enjoy it?" My face burned from embarrassment, further sinking inside the bed sheet. "You have nothing to hide since I've already seen everything."
"Urgh! Perve! Y-you took advantage of me!!!" I started trying to punch him on his arms, but it seems to be utterly useless against him.
He pulled me against him, his eyes a darker shade of cerulean blue than mine flashing at me, looking me straight in the eye. "I did not." Now tears really spilled from my eyes to my cheeks. Tears that contained sorrow, pain, guilt and anger.
I was so confused. I was torn between being betrayed by the man I love or because I betrayed him...
His eyes softened and he tucked my head under his chin, trying to comfort me, stroking my back and rubbing my upper arm. "It's not your fault. Go ahead and cry to release the pain." Aoshi said so softly and soothingly that I really felt comforted by his words.
"I'm sorry," I whispered hoarsely, sobbing. "I--I didn't mean for these things to happen... to make things between us complicated..."
I did like Aoshi--very much! But if this means losing him as a friend, I don't think I can handle it. He shushed me, lightly brushing his lips on my forehead. "It doesn't have to be complicated. What happened can never be reversed. But it can be changed. If you would want to give Kenshin another chance, then so be it."
I sighed, relieved. Closing my eyes, I saw him through my heart. How it was to be, I didn't know... it was as if I could see his face--eyes closed and comforting in my mind. "Thanks," I subconsciously snuggled to him closer, a hand automatically going to his hair as fingers ran through the silky ink-black hair. The strands to soft that it reminded me of a child's. My other hand was under his face, cupping his cheek. I don't know what have possessed me to do so, but I did. I dared not open my eyes for I was scared to see him staring straight at my burning face.
Somehow, Aoshi had a big effect on me. Though I can't quite pinpoint how and where or when this effect came to happen. I just knew...
I have to trust his words.
"No prob. Sleep." I obeyed, letting myself be engulfed in blissful sleep.
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Kenshin woke up, startled to see Tomoe gone. He looked around and heard movement inside the bathroom and relaxed, slumping. But as soon as all the memories of yester-night came back to him, he paled considerably and smacked his forehead with the side of his fist.
"Damn... F... what was I thinking?!" he muttered angrily to himself, getting up from the bed when Tomoe's head poked itself out from the bathroom.
"Hey, where're you going?" she asked blankly, her face had no trace of makeup, making it more presentable to look at.
"To my room," he murmured, grabbing his shirt and hastily buttoning it up...
Kaoru...
What has he done?! For sure she'll hate him!
Kaoru...
But s-she doesn't need to know right? He could keep it his secret! Surely Tomoe would compromise!
Pure, sweet Kaoru...
He sighed, seizing his belt and putting it on with trembling fingers.
Innocent Kaoru would believe every word you'll say...
His eyes quickly darted to Tomoe's eyes, her blank expression revealed nothing of what she was thinking if she was thinking.
She'll never know that truth... she would easily take your word for it.
Guilt was gnawing on his conscience and the thought of Kaoru never confronting him was terrible. He couldn't face her right now! For sure she'd have an inkling that he stayed with Tomoe for the night! He never visited her suite!
Poor, poor, un-expecting Kaoru.
No matter what he thought, it pained him to live with the fact that even though he was madly in love with Kaoru, he seek for another and slept with Tomoe! He faced Tomoe and blinked, walking towards her. "Tomoe, I'm sorry, but our past... is the past. I have a fiancé, and I really do love her. What happened yester-night was a mistake. I'm sorry." She smiled casually and shrugged.
"That's okay, Kenshin. What happened will be our little secret... Does she know I'm your former wife?" He shook his head and she sighed. "Well, it's your choice if you want to tell her, then. Bye, Kenshin. Thanks for helping me." Her head returned inside the bathroom and the bathroom door closed itself.
He didn't waste time in getting out of the suite and making his way to his own suite, fumbling with his key card. He opened it and opened his own comfort room and removed his clothes.
It was time for an ice-cold shower.
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Massao's notes: I decided to end there coz... I'm mentally drained and my mom is eyeing me (more like glaring at me) threateningly. Sweatdropped. No worries, I'll update when I get the right amount of reviews. ^_^ Remember to review and please no flaming. I'm good with constructive criticism and it's my medicine. Btw, I need a beta for this fic and for Sorrow Mingled Tears. ^_^
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