~It's important to all of you to know that I changed the rating to 'R'
because I thought this chapter needed that rating. I'm warning you, things
get a little heated. I wouldn't exactly call it a lemon... (Well maybe....but
shhh!!!!). So if you don't like them just skip the chapter or something.
I'm planning on doing a whole big thing with Sano and Megumi, but I haven't
get through a couple chapters of other stuffs too before I can. ~
Chapter 21: The Heat of Passion
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It was later that evening and Kenshin and Kaoru were sitting in a restaurant having dinner. They had spent the afternoon sightseeing and looking at all the fabulous western style houses that were in the city. Kaoru's eyes still gleamed with excitement and fervor that had been awakened in their blue depths.
"Isn't this wonderful, Kenshin?" Kaoru said as they finished up their dinner.
Kenshin smiled warmly. "Yes. I've really enjoyed this time we've had together." He put his hand on top on hers. "It's been so long since we've had time by ourselves."
The noises around them faded away as though they did not exist. There were no busy waiters and waitresses running by to fill orders, no other customers that sat impatiently waiting for their food and drinks. There was no annoying hum of chatter and laughing in the background to distract them from one another. The only thing that existed in their world was each other.
They didn't care about the finery or the way the china gleamed in the lit gas lamps. They didn't notice the soft hum of expensive foreign music in the background that quieted some of the other guests. They didn't see the fabulous displays of finery littered around the room to add glimmer to the little restaurant. The luxurious silk curtains and velvet carpentry didn't even matter to them while others nodded in approval. None of that could tear their eyes from each other.
Staring into his eyes, Kaoru was lost in the sea of emotion and love that swirled within his dark lavender orbs and reflected warmly upon her. The feel of his skin rough from days of hard work upon the back of her hand reminded of how real this was and it wasn't all just a fantasy. The little bit of warmth from his palm assured her that he was solid and genuine, not a fleeting glimpse of a dream she could not obtain.
'So this is what it is like to be happy....' Kenshin thought to himself as he was swept away in the roar of his emotions. An overwhelming sensation of peace, but also frivolity struck him as he looked into her sapphire eyes shining with such life and youth.
"Come on, I have an idea!" he said breathlessly as he tugged on her hand and rose from the table. Quickly paying for the meal, he led her out into the streets and down a long walkway.
"Where are you taking me?" Kaoru asked with a laugh as she followed her suddenly mysterious husband.
"It's a surprise..." he whispered softly, fingering a strand of her hair and kissing it before leading her on once more.
He led her out onto the beach of the harbor, pulling her along. Kaoru grinned. Kenshin could be such a sweetheart at times. She worshipped fate for giving her this chance to be with him forever.
Kenshin and Kaoru sat down in the soft sand still holding onto its last bit of warmth from the departed sun. The waves crept slowly back and forth on the beach as they wetted their toes and took off their sandals.
"It's too late for a sunset, but the stars can be just as beautiful," he said quietly turning his gaze up at the sky. Thousands of stars hung in infinite display over their heads like an elaborate painting that depicted the vision of beauty itself. Kaoru gasped at the sight. It was nothing like the sky in Tokyo where the sky was hampered by the lights of the city.
"It's wonderful Kenshin!" she said, her breath catching as she turned to look at him. She expected him to be staring at the stars, but he wasn't. His gaze was fixed upon hers, his eyes intense and a tender smile planted on his lips.
"Anything for you, Kaoru." He whispered, wrapping his arms around her and pulling her against his chest in a tight embrace. His buried his head in her air, taking in her sweet scent knowing that she was his and his alone. How sweet was that feeling of knowing that she would always be his and she could not be taken away. As long as she was in his arms he could be content with the life he had.
The night grew darker and the stars more brilliant and breathtaking. They sat their on the beach, listening the whisper of the wind across the waves and the sounds of water on sand. It was almost like listening to a lullaby hummed by a gentle mother that promised to never go away.
Kaoru shivered in his arms as the night became steadily cooler. Her kimono wasn't fit for the chilly breeze that toyed with her hair and found its way through the creases the cloth to the bare flesh within. Kenshin felt her shudder against him and pulled her closer enveloping her in his steady warmth. Slowly he loosened her hair from its ribbon and tangled his fingers within it, enjoying the way it felt so much like silk on his fingers. Carefully he brushed it aside to expose her pale slim neck, which he gentled lathered with small kisses.
Kaoru shivered again, but this time not from the cold. She remained motionless and Kenshin wove his hands around her waist in a gentle caress. She ruined the moment though by bursting out in giggles.
"What's the matter?" he asked, slightly confused.
Kaoru smiled. "That tickled!" she exclaimed turning around to face him.
Kenshin's grin was feral. Kaoru's eyes widened. "Don't you dare—"she began, but she was too late. Kenshin's fingers had already found her stomach again and were tickling her ruthlessly. Kaoru erupted in fits of giggles and screams, trying desperately to escape his grasp.
"No fair!" she exclaimed, out of breath when he had finally stopped the assault. Her lungs ached and she could feel a numb pain in her side from laughing so much. Kenshin smiled at her. She seemed to be such a perfect beauty, ruffled, but beautiful none the less.
"Oh really...I guess I'll just have to make up for that." He said as he leaned closer so that he could feel her breath on his cheek. She flushed, not used to this new Kenshin that was emerging of late. He was bolder, and didn't hold back as though he had confidence. She decided that she liked it when he was this way, even only if it was when they were on this trip. Maybe it was the way that the light shined it Kaoru's eyes or the way his heart beat faster every time he heard her voice, Kenshin didn't know. All he knew was that he wasn't afraid anymore, and that he knew what he wanted. He knew that he couldn't hurt her.
Their faces were so close that he could hear her heart beating faster and faster. He decided to experiment with a little tactic before going straight to the kiss this time. He brought his fingers up between them and gently traced them across her smooth lips that he knew tasted so sweet. Moving his hand up, he traced her delicate cheekbone with one fingertip, slowly stroking the smooth soft skin. Following his fingertip with his lips he placed gentle kiss after gentle kiss on her warm skin, making her tremble in anticipation.
"Kenshin?" she asked tentatively.
"Hmmm?" he mumbled, continuing his ministrations.
"Don't you think we should return back to the hotel? I'm mean, it is getting late and well, I think we have a long night ahead of us." She replied slyly.
"I think your right, my Kaoru. We should be getting back." He said as he slowly pulled away and stood up. Kaoru rose next to him and grabbed onto his hand.
"Come on. We should get going." She said giggling as she began to run along the beach back towards the road.
'Boy, do we have a night coming up for us!' he thought to himself with a grin.
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Kaoru led the way into the hotel room, impatiently pushing open the door and locking it securely behind them to prevent anyone from 'interrupting'. Kaoru walked over to the bed and stretched out on it and yawned loudly. She was tired, but not too tired for what laid ahead.
Kenshin came to sit next to her, sleep the last thing on his mind. "So where did I leave off?" he asked, leaning over to kiss her neck again.
Kaoru giggled. "I think you were just getting to the good part."
Kenshin smiled wickedly. He continued his gentle kisses down her neck to the tender skin of her shoulder gently pushing off the sleeve of the kimono as he progressed. He was now on top of her, kissing his way back across her shoulder to her fragile throat in a steady progression. His hands slowly gripped the smooth fabric of her kimono sliding it slowly open so that her chest was exposed to his view. His lips moved down to skim over the delicate skin of her breasts. Kaoru moaned out as he worked his lips over her body.
Kenshin retreated slightly, not ready to give in to his desires that urged him to move quicker. He didn't have that many chances to be alone with her like this and he wasn't going to waste it. His lips met hers as he focused all of his passion on that kiss. Kaoru glad to have a chance to participate and she responded quickly as he eased his lips on hers. He paused to take a quick breath before delving back in, this time snaking his tongue into her mouth as well. Kenshin was more hesitant this time as his tongue ran over her own and over the back of her smooth hard teeth. His heart pounding wildly in his chest he retracted and chose to continue on, but it seemed like Kaoru had other ideas.
"It's my turn now." She whispered fervently as she raised her hands to stroke his cheek softly. He could tell he was in for it now, but he let her take a hold as she flipped him over so that she was on top of him.
Gently she ran her hands down the front opening of his gi, loosening it so that it hung fully open. Tracing her fingertips along his muscled torso, she laid a gentle kiss or two upon his heated flesh. Then she moved up to his strong shoulders, unclasping his hair so that it fell in fiery waves onto the bed. She gathered his beautiful tresses in her hands, running her fingers through it passionately. Kenshin whimpered slightly, wishing that his hair could feel and not just hang limp at his sides. Kaoru grinned and returned to his body planting more feverish kisses down his arms and to his stomach.
Leisurely she brought his right palm up to her exposed breast and drew herself closer till her flesh was pressed tightly against his. She smiled as she felt the desire grow within him as he stared longingly into her eyes. He would get what he wanted soon. Kaoru purred softly against him as he hand drew lower to the strings of his hakama, fumbling slightly with the knot. Kenshin's impatient hands took it from her and quickly undid it. Kaoru slipped the fabric down, running her hands down his toned muscular thighs.
Kenshin's eyes rose to meet hers in a question. Kaoru nodded and Kenshin took control as she collapsed over on her back. Kenshin's hands rose in seconds to remove the rest of her annoying kimono that stood in-between them. Tossing it to the side he was finally exposed to her full beauty that lay displayed in front of him. His eyes roved the delicate features of her face, her elegant pale neck, down lower to her supple breasts and smooth skin of her small waist. They continued downward to the attractive curve of her hips and down her silky thighs.
"You're an angel." He whispered to her.
Kaoru grinned. "I'm not so innocent as that...." She said fervently, wrapping her leg around his so that she could trace her foot up the inside of his leg. His muscles grew taunt where she touched it and he growled slightly without realizing it.
He began to move quicker this time and more passionate as he caressed her silken skin. There was no part that was hidden from his lips and hands. Finally after what seemed like an eternity they joined in a blaze of heat and passion. Kaoru moaned out his name as the night faded away into endless pleasure.
Chapter 21: The Heat of Passion
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It was later that evening and Kenshin and Kaoru were sitting in a restaurant having dinner. They had spent the afternoon sightseeing and looking at all the fabulous western style houses that were in the city. Kaoru's eyes still gleamed with excitement and fervor that had been awakened in their blue depths.
"Isn't this wonderful, Kenshin?" Kaoru said as they finished up their dinner.
Kenshin smiled warmly. "Yes. I've really enjoyed this time we've had together." He put his hand on top on hers. "It's been so long since we've had time by ourselves."
The noises around them faded away as though they did not exist. There were no busy waiters and waitresses running by to fill orders, no other customers that sat impatiently waiting for their food and drinks. There was no annoying hum of chatter and laughing in the background to distract them from one another. The only thing that existed in their world was each other.
They didn't care about the finery or the way the china gleamed in the lit gas lamps. They didn't notice the soft hum of expensive foreign music in the background that quieted some of the other guests. They didn't see the fabulous displays of finery littered around the room to add glimmer to the little restaurant. The luxurious silk curtains and velvet carpentry didn't even matter to them while others nodded in approval. None of that could tear their eyes from each other.
Staring into his eyes, Kaoru was lost in the sea of emotion and love that swirled within his dark lavender orbs and reflected warmly upon her. The feel of his skin rough from days of hard work upon the back of her hand reminded of how real this was and it wasn't all just a fantasy. The little bit of warmth from his palm assured her that he was solid and genuine, not a fleeting glimpse of a dream she could not obtain.
'So this is what it is like to be happy....' Kenshin thought to himself as he was swept away in the roar of his emotions. An overwhelming sensation of peace, but also frivolity struck him as he looked into her sapphire eyes shining with such life and youth.
"Come on, I have an idea!" he said breathlessly as he tugged on her hand and rose from the table. Quickly paying for the meal, he led her out into the streets and down a long walkway.
"Where are you taking me?" Kaoru asked with a laugh as she followed her suddenly mysterious husband.
"It's a surprise..." he whispered softly, fingering a strand of her hair and kissing it before leading her on once more.
He led her out onto the beach of the harbor, pulling her along. Kaoru grinned. Kenshin could be such a sweetheart at times. She worshipped fate for giving her this chance to be with him forever.
Kenshin and Kaoru sat down in the soft sand still holding onto its last bit of warmth from the departed sun. The waves crept slowly back and forth on the beach as they wetted their toes and took off their sandals.
"It's too late for a sunset, but the stars can be just as beautiful," he said quietly turning his gaze up at the sky. Thousands of stars hung in infinite display over their heads like an elaborate painting that depicted the vision of beauty itself. Kaoru gasped at the sight. It was nothing like the sky in Tokyo where the sky was hampered by the lights of the city.
"It's wonderful Kenshin!" she said, her breath catching as she turned to look at him. She expected him to be staring at the stars, but he wasn't. His gaze was fixed upon hers, his eyes intense and a tender smile planted on his lips.
"Anything for you, Kaoru." He whispered, wrapping his arms around her and pulling her against his chest in a tight embrace. His buried his head in her air, taking in her sweet scent knowing that she was his and his alone. How sweet was that feeling of knowing that she would always be his and she could not be taken away. As long as she was in his arms he could be content with the life he had.
The night grew darker and the stars more brilliant and breathtaking. They sat their on the beach, listening the whisper of the wind across the waves and the sounds of water on sand. It was almost like listening to a lullaby hummed by a gentle mother that promised to never go away.
Kaoru shivered in his arms as the night became steadily cooler. Her kimono wasn't fit for the chilly breeze that toyed with her hair and found its way through the creases the cloth to the bare flesh within. Kenshin felt her shudder against him and pulled her closer enveloping her in his steady warmth. Slowly he loosened her hair from its ribbon and tangled his fingers within it, enjoying the way it felt so much like silk on his fingers. Carefully he brushed it aside to expose her pale slim neck, which he gentled lathered with small kisses.
Kaoru shivered again, but this time not from the cold. She remained motionless and Kenshin wove his hands around her waist in a gentle caress. She ruined the moment though by bursting out in giggles.
"What's the matter?" he asked, slightly confused.
Kaoru smiled. "That tickled!" she exclaimed turning around to face him.
Kenshin's grin was feral. Kaoru's eyes widened. "Don't you dare—"she began, but she was too late. Kenshin's fingers had already found her stomach again and were tickling her ruthlessly. Kaoru erupted in fits of giggles and screams, trying desperately to escape his grasp.
"No fair!" she exclaimed, out of breath when he had finally stopped the assault. Her lungs ached and she could feel a numb pain in her side from laughing so much. Kenshin smiled at her. She seemed to be such a perfect beauty, ruffled, but beautiful none the less.
"Oh really...I guess I'll just have to make up for that." He said as he leaned closer so that he could feel her breath on his cheek. She flushed, not used to this new Kenshin that was emerging of late. He was bolder, and didn't hold back as though he had confidence. She decided that she liked it when he was this way, even only if it was when they were on this trip. Maybe it was the way that the light shined it Kaoru's eyes or the way his heart beat faster every time he heard her voice, Kenshin didn't know. All he knew was that he wasn't afraid anymore, and that he knew what he wanted. He knew that he couldn't hurt her.
Their faces were so close that he could hear her heart beating faster and faster. He decided to experiment with a little tactic before going straight to the kiss this time. He brought his fingers up between them and gently traced them across her smooth lips that he knew tasted so sweet. Moving his hand up, he traced her delicate cheekbone with one fingertip, slowly stroking the smooth soft skin. Following his fingertip with his lips he placed gentle kiss after gentle kiss on her warm skin, making her tremble in anticipation.
"Kenshin?" she asked tentatively.
"Hmmm?" he mumbled, continuing his ministrations.
"Don't you think we should return back to the hotel? I'm mean, it is getting late and well, I think we have a long night ahead of us." She replied slyly.
"I think your right, my Kaoru. We should be getting back." He said as he slowly pulled away and stood up. Kaoru rose next to him and grabbed onto his hand.
"Come on. We should get going." She said giggling as she began to run along the beach back towards the road.
'Boy, do we have a night coming up for us!' he thought to himself with a grin.
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Kaoru led the way into the hotel room, impatiently pushing open the door and locking it securely behind them to prevent anyone from 'interrupting'. Kaoru walked over to the bed and stretched out on it and yawned loudly. She was tired, but not too tired for what laid ahead.
Kenshin came to sit next to her, sleep the last thing on his mind. "So where did I leave off?" he asked, leaning over to kiss her neck again.
Kaoru giggled. "I think you were just getting to the good part."
Kenshin smiled wickedly. He continued his gentle kisses down her neck to the tender skin of her shoulder gently pushing off the sleeve of the kimono as he progressed. He was now on top of her, kissing his way back across her shoulder to her fragile throat in a steady progression. His hands slowly gripped the smooth fabric of her kimono sliding it slowly open so that her chest was exposed to his view. His lips moved down to skim over the delicate skin of her breasts. Kaoru moaned out as he worked his lips over her body.
Kenshin retreated slightly, not ready to give in to his desires that urged him to move quicker. He didn't have that many chances to be alone with her like this and he wasn't going to waste it. His lips met hers as he focused all of his passion on that kiss. Kaoru glad to have a chance to participate and she responded quickly as he eased his lips on hers. He paused to take a quick breath before delving back in, this time snaking his tongue into her mouth as well. Kenshin was more hesitant this time as his tongue ran over her own and over the back of her smooth hard teeth. His heart pounding wildly in his chest he retracted and chose to continue on, but it seemed like Kaoru had other ideas.
"It's my turn now." She whispered fervently as she raised her hands to stroke his cheek softly. He could tell he was in for it now, but he let her take a hold as she flipped him over so that she was on top of him.
Gently she ran her hands down the front opening of his gi, loosening it so that it hung fully open. Tracing her fingertips along his muscled torso, she laid a gentle kiss or two upon his heated flesh. Then she moved up to his strong shoulders, unclasping his hair so that it fell in fiery waves onto the bed. She gathered his beautiful tresses in her hands, running her fingers through it passionately. Kenshin whimpered slightly, wishing that his hair could feel and not just hang limp at his sides. Kaoru grinned and returned to his body planting more feverish kisses down his arms and to his stomach.
Leisurely she brought his right palm up to her exposed breast and drew herself closer till her flesh was pressed tightly against his. She smiled as she felt the desire grow within him as he stared longingly into her eyes. He would get what he wanted soon. Kaoru purred softly against him as he hand drew lower to the strings of his hakama, fumbling slightly with the knot. Kenshin's impatient hands took it from her and quickly undid it. Kaoru slipped the fabric down, running her hands down his toned muscular thighs.
Kenshin's eyes rose to meet hers in a question. Kaoru nodded and Kenshin took control as she collapsed over on her back. Kenshin's hands rose in seconds to remove the rest of her annoying kimono that stood in-between them. Tossing it to the side he was finally exposed to her full beauty that lay displayed in front of him. His eyes roved the delicate features of her face, her elegant pale neck, down lower to her supple breasts and smooth skin of her small waist. They continued downward to the attractive curve of her hips and down her silky thighs.
"You're an angel." He whispered to her.
Kaoru grinned. "I'm not so innocent as that...." She said fervently, wrapping her leg around his so that she could trace her foot up the inside of his leg. His muscles grew taunt where she touched it and he growled slightly without realizing it.
He began to move quicker this time and more passionate as he caressed her silken skin. There was no part that was hidden from his lips and hands. Finally after what seemed like an eternity they joined in a blaze of heat and passion. Kaoru moaned out his name as the night faded away into endless pleasure.