"You are Not Alone…"

Khmer Moon Blossoms

Disclaimer: I do not own Rurouni Kenshin. Or Kendo.

Author's Notes: Read and Review! Sorry for the confusion….

I'd like to thank Shot Term Memory for the clear up; Enishi is suspended, not expelled! Thanks!

Rurouni-maxi: Yeah, Kenshin couldn't get there fast enough…(explanation down below)…and yes, Kaoru will feel lonely 'again' soon enough….wait and see for the major turn of events in the next few chapters. Oh! And you'll be getting an email soon…I was working on it this week, so don't worry! You'll get it soon!

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Chapter Nine

Kenshin's POV

I reached the principal's office and sat down in the chair. Enishi did the same, glaring at me the entire way. I stared away, not wanting to let my temper get out of control.

The principal swiveled around in the chair, putting his glasses onto the edge of his nose. He knitted his fingers together and opened his eyes wide when he finally realized that I was in here.

"Kenshin Himura?" He asked uncertainly, as if he did not believe his eyes.

"Sir," I replied politely, keeping my straight face.

"What are you doing in here, Kenshin?" The principal, Mr. Makoto asked. "You aren't the boy to get into trouble."

I bowed my head shamefully. "Yes, sir." I watched my red bangs hang before my eyes like a forest of burning trees. I hoped they hid my face.

"Enishi, on the other hand," Mr. Makoto said, turning to Enishi. "get's into a lot of trouble, now, isn't that right?"

Enishi glared out the window behind our principal. He let out a small huff and crossed his arms. "Not this time, sir." He whispered, letting a grin creep onto his face. "Not this time."

"I have a question," the principal announced like what it seemed, to both of us, rather than just Enishi. "why you, Mr. Yukishiro, is able to be our school's Kendo captain, but yet, get yourself in such miserable situations?"

"I guess I'm good like that," Enishi snapped, grinning wider.

"Well," The principal tapped his desk, clearly not enjoying the young pupil's remarks. "Let me just take a guess. You got into a fight with Mr. Himura, didn't you? Like all of the times before, you always get into fights."

"Good guess," Enishi stated coldly. I pulled my face up and watched the two. They certainly didn't like each other.

I felt sort of out of place with the two. They were glaring at each other, adult against pupil, two clashing at each other with invisible barriers of hatred.

"Well….knowing Kenshin," Mr. Makoto said, not looking at me but at Enishi. "You were the one to cause the trouble, were you not, Mr. Yukishiro?"

Enishi looked away. I shifted uncomfortably in my seat.

What was going to happen?

Yes, I felt that the principal was going to help me, but a small doubt started to form. If Enishi was able to twist the story and blame me, what would happen?

But there was nothing but utter silence in the principal's office. I started to stare around his small room. There was nothing but a desk in the middle with a big swivel chair that Mr. Makoto usually sat in. He always kept two huge chairs in front of him, as if he predicted there would always be two students who got into trouble at a time. Enishi and I were occupying the chairs at this time.

"Alright. I'll make the decision myself. Enishi, you are hereby suspended from school for a week. Kenshin, you may go back to class. I won't mention it to anyone." He winked at me. "Don't want to ruin your relationship now, would we?"

Enishi snorted. "What do you know?"

I felt my jaw drop. "S-sir?"

What did he know?

"I saw you with the new girl, Kamiya, I believe. This morning," he said quietly. "Now go on back to class."

I walked out, shutting the door behind me. I heard Enishi and the principal talking about what school plans Enishi had to finish at home, as well as other things.

What did he know?

I shuddered at the thought that my own principal was prying into my personal love life, but brushed it away to continue my school day.

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Kaoru's POV

"Kenshin, you frightened me!" I shouted at him. Kenshin winced at my yelling, but I didn't care at this moment. "You didn't get into trouble, did you?"

"Now, now, Kaoru." He cooed at me. "I didn't get into trouble. You don't need to worry."

I quieted for a moment. But the silence didn't end long.

We were walking towards our lockers. Kenshin's was right next to mine, and the last bell had already rang. We were supposed to be going home now. Kenshin found his locker and opened it absently, looking at me as I spoke. I felt a tiny tinge of embarrassment seep through my veins because I wasn't able to open my locker as quickly as he. Memorization wasn't one of my good traits.

Nonetheless, I squinted at my small lock and turned it with full determination, and talked to Kenshin all at the same time to keep the conversation going. I wanted to know what happened.

"Did he hurt you, Kenshin? I heard a loud bang…I want to know if you need the nurse. Because I can go get her!" I said, my sentences coming out in a rush of one concerned breath. Although I was speaking to Kenshin, I kept my eyes on my locker and twisted the lock to crank my locker open. Kenshin had already finished and I heard his locker slam shut.

"No, he didn't hurt me, Kaoru. I'm fine, really." He walked behind me and held out my book sack for me so that I could pour my books from my locker into it. I didn't thank him as I did on usual afternoons. This afternoon wasn't usual. I was too worried about him. If Enishi did anything to Kenshin…I don't know what I would do.

"Are you sure? He didn't hurt you? He's a jerk, isn't he? I don't even know what happened, but I'm sure you are on the good side, right?" I shot out questions at him.

"I'm sure he didn't hurt me," Kenshin said, rolling his eyes playfully. "You're worrying too much again."

He smiled cutely at me, making fun of the way I worry for him. I smacked red head playfully, saying: "I can't help it,"

He grasped his head and rubbed it, just like Sano would do. I smiled triumphantly. His violet eyes opened round and wide. I knew he was surprised. I couldn't help but feel surprised too. I began to open up to Kenshin even more than I have before.

But the red head smiled. He ran to my side, handing me my backpack.

I took it gratefully. "Well, if you're okay, we can go home." I said, referring to the fight earlier in the day.

"Oh no," Kenshin smacked his forehead with one hand. "I have Kendo practice today,"

"One fight after another," I whispered teasingly. "Are you late?"

He glanced at his watch. "No, I won't be late if I leave now. I can just make it. I'm sorry, Kaoru. You'll have to walk alone."

"No," I pleaded. "What if you get hurt during the practice? I could get you quick help."

"Are you sure? I don't want to be a bother."

"I think I'll be the one bothering you," I said quietly, frowning and bowing my head. "Is it okay if I come?"

He smiled.

"It will be perfectly fine. I want you to come. Come on." He said, pulling my wrist, leading me to the Kendo room.

As we ran down the hallway hand in hand, I spotted Enishi before us in the middle of the hall.

Kenshin skidded to a stop, and I did the same; a few paces behind him.

Enishi had a back pack and an armful of books. I knew he was packing for the few days of expulsion he was getting ready for. He made his way towards us until he was about an arm's length away from us.

"Himura, enjoy your week without me. I'll be back next Monday." He said surely. Kenshin nodded, giving out a little grin.

"I'll enjoy my week, don't you worry." Kenshin responded coldly, amber flecks dotting his eyes.

Enishi growled, walking past him. When he saw me, Enishi stopped and looked at me, smiling.

"Kaoru…" he whispered, almost hungrily. His eyes bore right through me, and I clutched Kenshin's arm, seeking comfort. Kenshin wrapped his arm protectively over me, just like this morning.

Enishi seemed disappointed when he saw Kenshin hold me that way. He narrowed his eyes and frowned.

"Kaoru, I see you are still with him." He hissed dangerously. He seemed angry at me for staying with Kenshin, but seemed to forget that I had slapped him this morning.

I didn't answer, I just buried my face against Kenshin's shoulder, my forehead against the base of his neck. My nose fell into place; nuzzling against Kenshin's chin. I shut my eyes tight and held onto his neck. Kenshin pulled me closer.

I felt my heartbeat rise to an unhealthy beat. I began to pant slightly, afraid of what Enishi might do to me. That uncomfortable feeling washed over me again.

"Leave Kaoru alone," Kenshin hissed back, his voice deep and letting off a vibration onto my forehead. "This is between you and me, she has nothing to do with this."

"You don't give me orders," Enishi said.

With that last comment, I felt Enishi pulled my own arm and thrust me against a locker. I banged my head against it, along with the rest of my back. I let out a moan and opened my eyes. Before Kenshin could react, I saw Enishi cover my whole vision. He hovered over me, smiling mischeviously.

"You aren't going to let me leave without a goodbye kiss, now, are you, Kaoru?"

He used both of his hands to grab both of my upper arms and pinned me against the locker, trapping me.

"Let go!" I yelled, trying to see Kenshin. Kenshin was right behind Enishi, and he was making a move to punch him in the skull.

But before the punch ever took place, Enishi pulled me, dragging me down the hall of the empty school to the wall of the school building outside. We were a far away from Kenshin. My head throbbed, and my arms felt as if Enishi had cut off their circulation. I knew I would see fingered bruises there later. He dragged me along, pulling me down this hallway and the other, zig zagging through a maze of different halls; ones I wasn't even familiar with yet.

I looked behind me, craning my neck in search of Kenshin. I had lost sight of him. He couldn't keep track of which way we were going.

"Kenshin!" I yelled. "Kenshin!"

Enishi pulled me to a different part of the building, where it was dark and out of sight of passers by.

Enishi crushed his body onto mine against the hard, rocky brick, and I let out a gasp for air.

"You're mine for the taking," He whispered and his face moved in onto mine.

"No!" I said, struggling to get free from his grasp. His body pushed onto mine even harder, crushing my lungs. I felt as if I couldn't breathe. His hot breath danced upon my face.

Hurry Kenshin….

Enishi came in closer. I widened my eyes and let out a scream.

"Now, Kaoru." He whispered. "We didn't finish the kiss from this morning. It's only fair if we do."

Kenshin…

Enishi forcefully pressed his lips onto mine, causing my want to breathe even more difficult to achieve.

Where are you, Kenshin?

I screamed against his lips, trying to separate the contact of my lips against his. I tried to pull my arms away….to kick….to pull away…

Nothing I did worked. He had pinned me against the brick wall of the empty school. I looked around, all of the students who had stayed after school were in the kendo room. Everyone else was gone.

Enishi continued kissing me, biting my lips painfully. I started to feel dizzy, and I could not breathe anymore.

After what seemed like years, he stepped back.

When he finally released me, I sunk to the ground and my eyelids closed on their own.

And I felt my mind starting to shut down…I did not have any control over my body anymore.

The last thing I remember was hearing Kenshin yelling.

He was yelling out my name, and I felt him right beside me, picking me up and planting a small, warm kiss on my forehead…

And I wanted so much to just wake up to see him…it would make everything better.

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Author's Notes: I'd like to thank one of my reviewers for this idea: Coke48Kenshin.

Thank you soooooooo much! Hope you didn't mind me using your suggestion! It was totally awesome, so I decided to go along with it.

Oh, and I'm sorry Enishi stole Kaoru's first full kiss…obviously, I've tortured Kaoru too much. I'm sorry. She'll settle down in the next few chapters with Kenshin and the two will get some fluff coming their way.

Any other reviewers wanna get involved? I'll try to use all suggestions I can!

Thanks again, Coke48Kenshin! And keep rockin with your reviews, kay? As well as everyone else!

Oh, and Meant2be, sorry if the hints were too…revealing…

Lol. I'm not good with them….

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