"You are Not Alone…"
Khmer Moon Blossoms
Disclaimer: I do not own Rurouni Kenshin.
Author's Notes: Sorry for the late update! So, so, sorry!
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Chapter 15
Kaoru's POV
Perhaps it was the fact that I knew my father wasn't going to arrive home until late.
Perhaps my want to be with Kenshin was much too strong to avoid.
Perhaps it was just something plain in my gut.
Whatever it was, I was glad to be here with Kenshin. He nudged his palm into my own, wrapping his strong fingers around mine. I looked up at him naturally, and found his violet orbs searching my sapphires.
"You're worried about something," he told me straight out, as if he could read my mind.
"Was that meant to be a question?" I asked.
"No," he said simply. "I could just tell. What's wrong? Is this date too sudden for you?"
"Of course not," I put on my best smile. "I'm just…"
"Worried about getting caught?" he said, grinning. "There's the 'w' word again."
I sighed until my lungs ached. "I guess,"
"Come on. I want to show you something," he took my hand and dragged me away further into the middle of the grassy park. Puzzingly, I let him drag me away until we reached the middle of the meadow. There was something beautiful about clean-out nature. Even though I was still able to hear the cars, and see the night life around us, I still enjoyed standing here, with the blades of grass tickling my feet.
"What is this?" I thought aloud.
Kenshin grinned at me and sat down into the grass. He looked at me, his violet orbs gesturing me to sit down beside him. I did so.
Looking around at the emptiness of the meadow, I began to lower my head and back down into the grass, hearing the ruffling of the blades moving back and forth. I placed my arms onto my stomach, and let out a contented, relaxed sigh.
This…was perfect.
Kenshin watched me settle into the grass. "I wouldn't lay down if I were you,"
"Why not?" I asked, almost irritably, due to him ruining my relaxation.
"Because," he grinned wider. "You'll miss what's coming,"
I shot up and looked around. The meadow was dotted with little fireflies, dancing small lights illuminating anything it their paths.
I let out a breath in awe as I stared at the small bugs land on my nose, and then flutter away again to join their friends. They formed different shapes, and were much more golden than the stars.
I felt Kenshin's hand take my own and squeeze lightly. I landed my head upon his shoulder, and whispered breathlessly: "This is perfect,"
And I meant every word.
Kenshin gave me a kiss on the head. "I know. It is perfect," he whispered. "It's perfect being with you, Kaoru,"
I smiled and snuggled closer to him.
What happened next did not come too clearly. I felt Kenshin's arms wrap around my stomach as he forcefully pushed me into the grass. We rolled around the grass for a few moments at a time, laughing until we ran out of breath. He was atop of me now, staring down at me with a silly grin.
He kissed me on the lips. He had his hands on the sides of my face and lifted my head off of the ground, applying pressure upon himself. I let out a small groan as he smiled against my lips, fingering the loose hairs from my ponytail on the sides of my face.
Kenshin pulled away first, but let his lips linger upon mine, his soft ones just barely touching mine so that I could feel his warmth. I smiled against his, and lifted my arms from the grass around his neck.
"Kaoru," He whispered breathlessly. I felt his lips waver over mine up and down as he spoke. It sent a tingly sensation over my lips as well as down my spine. "I love you,"
I didn't flinch, or gasp, or move. "I know, Kenshin," I laughed. "I love you too,"
That's no surprise there…
He laughed heartily, lifting himself off of me and sat on the grass. He stood up straight and shot his hand out at me, and I took it. He jerked me up and wrapped his arms around my waist. Fireflies danced around us as if we were the star attraction.
He placed his forehead on top of mine, and I believe no words could ever express what we felt at that moment in time. It was plain, utter, joy, that I believe Kenshin and I just couldn't say anything aloud to show it.
We stayed in each other's arms, enjoying the look in each other's eyes and listening to the crickets sing.
"Kaoru?" I heard someone bellow behind me.
"Kenshin?" Another, feminine voice called out.
We both turned to stare at shock, Sano and Megumi together…right there, watching us.
A blush came automatically out onto my cheeks as I released Kenshin and fully turned to face my older brother.
Kenshin did not release me. His arms were protectively around my waist, even as I swiveled around to our older siblings.
I stared at my brother. He had a look of pure utter shock and disappointment. He knew I had disobeyed my father.
"Sano, it's not what you think," I began blabbering and running words through the air. "It's not, please, don't," I began to beg, my voice getting squeaky with worry.
Sano narrowed his eyes, as he had always done whenever he was angry with me. "What is it that I'm seeing right now, then, huh?"
"I…" I let the word hang into the air. There was nothing I could say to fix this. Sano walked over to me and grab my upper arm, pulling me away from Kenshin and pushing me out of the park towards his car.
I looked back, and saw Megumi yell at her brother with all of her might, fuming with redness on her beautiful skin.
I watched Megumi mouth words loudly at him.
I watched Kenshin bow his head down in shame.
How unfair everything seemed…
My heart dropped from my throat into the pit of my stomach.
How…
"Kaoru, you are in huge trouble!" Sano yelled at me, continuously dragging me out of the park until I could not make out Kenshin's or Megumi's bodies anymore.
…unfair….
"I know," I whispered. I gave up trying to beckon Sano into not telling our father. I knew that as an older brother, he had his duties to tell my father anything.
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Kenshin's POV
"Kenshin, what in the world!" Megumi shrilled, pointing that usual finger at me and giving me that usual look. "Mother said not to see her again!"
"She's not stopping me," I said angrily, walking out of the park. "And neither are you,"
Deep down, I felt bad for getting Kaoru into trouble. They could lash at me all they want, but when Kaoru got hurt too, I didn't know what to think anymore.
"You are not going to get away with this!" Megumi raged. She followed me to her car, and we both slammed our doors shut angrily.
She turned her keys into the ignition and drove me home.
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Kaoru's POV
My father was awaiting me in the living room. Sano gave me a hard nudge, forcing me to burst into the living room in front of my father. My father eyed me hard and angrily, as if he had already known where I had been.
"Kaoru was found with Kenshin," Sano reported before going up to his room and leaving us alone.
My father gave me a long look and let out a sigh. "Kaoru, what did I tell you?"
"Dad, I love Kenshin," I spilled my heart out. "and you can't keep me from loving someone,"
"Did you see what happened to yourself with Enishi?" My father inquired, standing up and rising his voice.
"Kenshin isn't anything like that!" I shouted, clenching my fists at my sides.
Enishi wasn't anything like Kenshin….and I wasn't going to compare the two at all.
"What would you know?" He demanded, his voice evening with my tone. "You're only a teenager!"
"I know I love him!" I shouted, louder this time. "I know that mom would've loved him too!"
That was it.
My father's angry expression melted at the hearing of my mother. His eyes were dark, distant, pools and the tension in his shoulders slouched. I heard Sano come back down the stairs and take my shoulders. Even then, I did not stop staring at my father's melting figure.
My eyes watered and became blurry. Sano gripped my shoulders harder, whispering: "We should leave him alone for a while,"
I ignored my older brother. I spoke to my father as if Sano wasn't even there.
"Dad, I love mom. But Kenshin has shown me that living in misery isn't going to solve anything. Kenshin has shown me love again, and I think of mom every time Kenshin is with me. He means everything to me," I softened my voice, and my father took a seat, his hands rubbing his forehead.
Sano gripped harder.
"I love Kenshin Himura," I whispered, although I wanted to shout it to the world.
"Kaoru, let's go," Sano warned me. "Dad needs some time."
I swirled around on my foot, ending the conversation.
Instead of my father teaching me a lesson, I had reminded him of one. My brother pushed me up the stairs, following closely behind. I reached my room and sat on my bed, watching Sano walk into my room and cross his arms.
"What was that all about, Kao?" he asked, faintly above a whisper.
I looked down at my entertwined fingers. "I'm not sure,"
"You didn't have to mention her to dad. Why did you even have to go out with Kenshin tonight?"
"Sano, please drop it," I warned dangerously. "I feel upset about it already."
"No, I won't drop it," he walked up to me. "Why did you do this?"
"Because," I whispered, fearlessly looking into his eyes. "I love him,"
"Kaoru, you are being as stubborn as a mule!"
"Why won't you let me love Kenshin?" I shouted, standing up from my bed. "Why?"
"It won't work!" he spat out each word slowly, with fire building up in his eyes. "Don't you see?"
"You were with Megumi just a minute ago!"
"This has nothing to do with me," He shouted.
"I don't have to take this," I stood up and ran out of the room.
"Kaoru, get back in here!" Sano called. I ignored him.
It wasn't fair.
I glanced at the living room. It was dark and empty. My father had already gone to bed. I opened the door and stared outside. It was dark, and the rain had started to fall. I stared out at the clear diamonds as they fell onto the streets, exploding into smaller diamonds on the pavement.
I ran onto the street, shutting the door behind me, letting the rain fall down my cheeks like tears. Then again, when I noticed my breathing trembling, I had truly been crying. My tears and the rain mingled as one. I couldn't tell the difference.
The world was crying with me.
Perhaps…
…they understand me.
Perhaps…
…they understand my feelings.
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Author's Notes: I am so sorry for not getting this updated sooner! I've had a bad case of writer's block, so sorry! I couldn't think of anything, but I got it going now!
Thanks to XxInuKagxX for giving me motivation to write on! You rock! Hope you'll stay till the end!
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