"You are Not Alone…"
Khmer Moon Blossoms
Disclaimer: I do not own Rurouni Kenshin. Or Kendo.
Author's Notes: Read and Review! Sorry for late updating! Sorry!
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Chapter Eight
Kenshin's POV
We sat in English class, trying our best to drone out Ms. Yumi's lecture on literature and their effect on our future. I stole a glance at Kaoru. She was at her desk, her eyes set forward at Ms. Yumi, her fingers grasping her pencil. Kaoru had the pencil in between her fingers and she was lightly tapping her desk with its eraser.
She didn't seem to be worried about the small encounter with Enishi this morning. I was actually grateful for that; I did not want to worry her with my own problems I was in.
As my mind wandered around on the subject, I thought about Enishi. Why did he have to dwell onto Tomoe and my break up? He must be a very caring brother…but still…
A light tapping on my elbow caused me to lift up my head in alert. I found Kaoru staring at me, standing over me with her books secured in her arms.
"Kenshin, it's time for lunch." She said quietly. Her eyebrows knitted, and her lips formed a thin line in concern. "Are you alright? You didn't hear the bell ring?"
"No…no I guess I didn't hear it." I said, shaking my head clear. I stood up, gathering my books hastily and standing up beside her.
"How could you not hear it?" Kaoru said, leading me out of the English room. I watched her back in front of me, her midnight black ponytail bobbing up and down due to her walking. By the sound of her tone, I could imagine her confused and worried look on her face; even though I could not see her expression because of being behind her.
I didn't answer her question for a few heartbeats, trying to think of a good response.
"I was…thinking…" I said quietly. "Don't worry about it."
"Kenshin, is it…Enishi? This morning? Did what he say upset you? And Tomoe, whoever she is, did she do something to you?" she stopped in her tracks, and lowered her head slightly when mentioning Tomoe.
I caught up to Kaoru, and then came to her side. "He didn't upset me." I forced out a smile. "You don't need to worry."
"Are you sure?" She asked me. "You seemed…zoned out in class earlier."
"I'm fine. Really. I don't want to worry you. Come on. Enishi shouldn't waste our time. Lunch is starting, Kaoru. Let's go." I kept smiling, trying to reassure her. She seemed satisfied, and eventually returned the smile. Grasping her books tighter, she and I walked down to the cafeteria.
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Kenshin's POV
Kaoru and I were outside for recess, finished with our lunch. She sat on the grass, the wind playing with her hair by blowing its strands across her back. I leaned onto a tree, just watching her—admiring her from behind.
She seemed to sense I was watching her and turned around. "Kenshin," She whispered carefully.
I snapped out of my daydreaming and smiled nervously at her, rubbing the back of my head. "Yes, Kaoru?"
"Do you—do you think that Enishi will try to do something to hurt you?" Kaoru's face looked up expectantly, worriedly. Her expression made it obvious…she wanted a positive answer from me.
"You're still worried?" I asked, sighing and teasingly rolling my eyes. "Enishi may be my captain in our Kendo team, but he can't do anything to me. Except kick me off the team. But I don't care about that either."
"I'm serious, Kenshin," Kaoru said, smiling. "Will he?"
"No." I said without hesitation, but not sure of the answer myself. I didn't know Enishi that well to predict his actions.
She smiled, seemingly satisfied. "Alright, Kenshin. I trust you." Her smile faded quickly. "I just don't trust Enishi."
The bell rang loudly, cutting off our conversation. I offered Kaoru a hand. "Come on, Kaoru. Let's go."
She took it, sighing.
"You shouldn't worry so much." I laughed. She blushed. My smile widened at her facial color reddening.
"I can't help it, Kenshin."
It was my turn to blush at that moment.
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Kenshin's POV
I waved at Kaoru as she entered her science class. She waved back before disappearing out of my view. Science was one of the few classes Kaoru and I did not share together.
Kaoru was the sweetest person I've ever met. I loved her. My heart urged me to confess to her…to give her some sort of happiness that she deserved.
Wait.
How could I make her happy? Kenshin Himura…make Kaoru happy?
Well…she does always seem happy and cheerful when she meets me in the mornings. And we became very good friends over these past few weeks.
The vision of Kaoru appeared into my mind. I saw her pale white face with her dark black ponytail behind her. Her cheeks were painted with a faint blush, and her small smile lifted my heart and made me swell up with joy.
I earned a few glances from a few students in the hallway. I found out why. My lips were stuck in a position of a stupid smile. My daydreaming had probably caused me to grin like an idiot.
Great.
I quickly wiped it off and clutched my books at my side with one hand; tightening the grip from embarrassment.
I made my way towards my locker to pick up my science book. I cranked open my rusty locker, pulling out the thick textbook and adding it to my pile of books that were already in my hands.
I shut my locker with a forceful thrust and started to make my way to my next class. I sensed a tall figure hovering over me from behind, glaring at me. I narrowed my eyes as one possibility popped into my head.
My Kendo captain.
"Himura," the male breathed.
I turned around slowly, replacing the glare from this morning and directed it at him.
"What?" I replied, rather rudely; the vision of him touching my Kaoru from this morning flashing through my mind.
"You can't have everything perfect for you. Kaoru won't be yours for long when she finds out you toy with girl's feelings."
"What?" I repeated, but more incredulous and annoyed. "I do not…"
"You did so to Tomoe!" he suddenly roared.
I looked around, noticing we were the only students left in the hallway. The others were all in class.
"You misunderstand," I said calmly. "Tomoe is who my parents think is best for me, but I don't love her."
"So you even went against your parents?" Enishi asked hastily.
"I did," I admitted, glaring even more. "For my own happiness. I didn't want to share my life with someone I don't love."
"And your parents even let you dump her and go for your own girl? They let you do that after you disobeyed them?" He asked, straightening and looking interested.
I huffed out a breath of annoyed air. "They don't know that I dumped Tomoe. I didn't tell them yet."
Enishi looked at my with an amused face, liking the possibility of my consequences. He made out a small 'hmph' as if he had victoriously made his point.
I growled a little, feeling my temper rise.
I clenched my fists against my books and tried to control it.
But when I imagined Enishi kissing Kaoru….
My clenched fists dropped my books.
"What's wrong?" He taunted me. "Thinking of the different ways Kaoru will leave you because of all of this? She definitely will…you know that she's a good girl. She won't want to love a disobeying, heartless, two-timing liar like you."
He suddenly grabbed the collar of my shirt and threw me against the lockers. The cold, steel lockers came in contact with my back. I felt their chill press through my clothes and I fell to the ground, stunned at the sudden cold feeling.
Enishi walked towards me. "That's why there's a difference why I am Kendo captain, and you are co-captain." He growled, emphasizing the co-captain part.
I stared at his shoes, panting greatly. Why was I not able to block that? What happened to my instincts?
One of Enishi's shoes lifted and aimed at my ribs. I quickly grabbed his ankle and threw it away from me. He staggered back, giving me a chance to stand.
"Idiot," he growled, coming at me again. I dodged quickly, causing Enishi to run into the lockers. He turned around to me angrily.
I glared back, gathering myself into my stance. Everything I learned seemed to flow through my veins. I was ready.
So was Enishi.
Suddenly, I heard a familiar voice call out worriedly: "Kenshin!"
I turned, seeing Kaoru running towards me. She looked at me, then Enishi, then back to me.
Enishi glared at me, whispering: "Stay out of this Kaoru," He didn't dare look at her.
Enishi began to lunge at me, but Kaoru ran in between the two of us, yelling out a forceful: "Stop!"
Enishi stopped, looking at the fragile figure of Kaoru in front of him with shock. I felt a surge of worry flow through me for Kaoru, and I felt the need to stand over her; to keep Enishi from hurting her.
At this moment, a sound of a creaking door opened, and Ms. Yumi appeared.
"What is this commotion?" She asked, making her way to the three of us. All of us turned to her. Her heeled shoes made clicking sounds that echoed down the empty hallways. She stared around, using general knowledge of first impressions.
"Kaoru, go back to class. Thank you. I'll take it from here." Ms. Yumi said softly.
Kaoru reluctantly turned away, giving me one last look of worry.
I mouthed out the words: I'm okay.
She ran to her class in satisfaction. Kaoru was too brave. I loved her for it.
Ms. Yumi stood over us. "You boys will report to the office now," She ordered, pointing down the hall. "Go right now."
I walked down the hall, not caring that Enishi was staring at me the entire walk down there.
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Author's Notes: Yay! I updated!
I want to give up a few hints: Don't worry, Kenshin won't be expelled. The other person will!
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