Lo and Behold!
By NonameJane
Disclaimer- RK does not, can not, and will not ever belong to me. Damn.
This is definitely going to be problem.
Yep no doubt about it.
With a lump that size, I can bet that hurt. A lot. Quite a knock on the noggin.
He'll be out for a while.
Dammit.
Poor Aoshi-sama.
This is NOT good at all!
The scent of flowers filled the air. I opened my eyes to a wondrous, breath taking sight. Red, blue, and white flowers of all kinds surround me in a haze.
So beautiful.
I reached for one and placed it in my hair. I smiled softly. I just can't believe the beauty that is surrounding me. Footsteps in the distance break my musings. Who could that be? My eyes squint to try and make out the form of the one approaching but to no avail. Might just be my imagination. Yea. Probably.
I return my attention to the blooms, just breathing in their scent. I, again, reach down to place another in my hair. This just can't get any better.. well it can only if…
AHHHHHHHHHHH! Something just grabbed my arm. What the hell! I opened my mouth to let out a scream but a finger was placed atop of it. Really, what's going on!
The finger removed itself slowly. I looked up just to see the face of the person I'm about to beat the crap out of. Oh ho ho! They will be sorry. Yes, very sorry. Sorry indeed.
Wait a minute.
Those eyes, the height, the it be? I open my mouth to speak but was silenced. A warm hand cupped my cheek and another finger returned to my lips.
" Misao." Aoshi-sama spoke so gently to me. I met his eyes with mine and I felt like I was going to melt. He gave me a smile and embraced me. Shocking, really. My mouth just gaped open wide. However, I'm not sure what got me so shocked, the fact he that he smiled or that he hugged me. Hmm….Maybe both. Yea. That's it!
He leaned down further, making me feel all the more short. He placed his lips to my ear and began to whisper to me.
" Misao. I no longer wish to hide from you. I have had time to ponder this matter and it's time to let you know the truth."
He moved his mouth from my ear and our eyes locked on each others once more. Eyes wide, and mouth gaping open I tried to force some kind of syllable out of my mouth.
" Ughhh," was all that came out. Brilliant, I know. But I was just grateful a sound even came out. I shook my head and calmed myself. Dammit, I am NOT going to make an idiot out of myself for a second time. Round two!
" What is it Aoshi-sama?" Mwhahaha! Success! I really don't get enough credit. Enough about me. What is it that he's going to tell me? I wonder.
He stared down at me hard and said, " I love you."
Dear gods! I can NOT believe this. Aoshi Shinomori just said he loved me. The man I've been in love with all my life just said that! Feeling very lightheaded, I became putty in his arms but I didn't faint. Ha. Score for me.
" I…love you too, Aoshi-sa…"
But before I could finish I felt soft lips mold with my own. A buzz went through my brain, as all thought processes ended. There are just not words for the shock I'm feeling.
But gods…I'm so happy this is just so unbelievable. I finally got the one man I've always wanted.
I closed my eyes and kissed him back. OHHHH! My first kiss! He only pulled me closer. This is so…perfect. Almost like a dream. A dream….
A dream?
AHHHHHHHHHHHH a dream!
I awoke to Omasu-san and Okon-san staring angrily at me. Oh no. By the looks in their eyes I could tell I was in trouble. Now, I just have to set back and wait for the uncoming wrath.
" Misao-chan!"
Yep here it comes.
" What is it Omasu-san, Okon-san?" Best to play ignorant.
They just stared at me, knowing what I was trying to do. But what should I expect? It never works, except on Jiya but he doesn't count.
Omasu-san spoke first. " The customers are filing in like crazy and you take a nap! Now how do you think that'll make us look?"
I didn't even get a chance to answer.
Okon-san's turn. " Your suppose to be waiting tables! Not napping on them! We've been so busy and you disappear! I swear..."
A small, mousy type voice interrupted.
" I'll take her place." It was Kuro and he sounded afraid. Heh. Me too! Join the club buddy!
But before the two angry women could say a word I nodded my thanks to Kuro and took off upstairs.
On my way up I was so distracted that I bumped right in to something. Someone. Right into Aoshi-sama. " Sorry." I muttered trying not to look at him. The dream was so fresh in my mind that I couldn't bear to without blushing.
" It's all right Misao." He nodded calmly and walked back to his room. For a moment, I wondered why he was not at the temple. Then it hit me. It was raining pretty heavily outside. He probably thought it was best to stay home.
I continued my trek to my room and was stopped again. Jiya.
" Why, hello my pretty!" He said quite happily, the lecherous smile plastered on his face. Hmph. Like always. I tried to walk past him but he stopped me.
" I need your help with something, Misao."
" With what?" He was hindering my plan for escape! Curse the old man!
Out of no where he reached behind his back and handed me a vase.
" What the..." Now this was amusing. The hell would I want this for?
" Take it downstairs." He continued " Where is Aoshi?" I looked to him a confused look on my face. " In his..."
" I'm right here Okina."
I jumped a bit. What's with everyone today? Aoshi took a step out of his room and focused his eyes on Jiya and myself. Guess three really is a crowd.
" Aoshi, I need your help with carrying somethings." Aoshi-sama looked at the old man and nodded. " What with?" And with that Jiya magically stepped out of the way and revealed quite a few vases. Seriously, the old man must have a thing for them.
The two started leaning down towards themand Jiya was telling him where he wants what and the like. Seeing as how no one was saying anything to me anymore I was about to make my way downstairs. Great Omasu-san and Okon-san will be SO happy to see me.
Hold on.
He didn't tell me where downstairs. I turned sharply, " Jiya where-"
CRASH!
Oh no.
The vase broke into about no less than a million pieces. What did I-
Aoshi-sama!
The wide eyed look I recieved from Jiya let me know it was.
OH GODS I KILLED THE MAN I LOVE!
I let out a sob and dropped the remnants of the vase to the floor. NO! " Aoshi sama!" I called over and over again. He just stayed motionless on the floor. NO! HE CAN'T BE! But alas, he was still breathing. Phew.
I squeeze on my shoulder snapped me out of it. It was Jiya. He let out a laugh and had a silly grin on his face. THIS!
THIS IS HIS FAULT!
" You." I heaved slowly. " This is all YOUR fault!"
" What-"
" If you would've told me where exactly to put the damn thing Aoshi-sama would still be conscious."
The old man looked at me a little fear in his eyes. Oh he BETTER be afraid. Very afraid because when I'm done with him I'm going to make his life a living hell! AND that's even if he survives!
" I did tell you where." He defended. He's crazy if he thinks I'm going to buy that!
" No you didn't! Now he's going to hate me. But that probably won't happen because he won't even remember and..." I sobbed a few tears escaping my eyes.
" Shh." Jiya cooed. " Let's take care of him."
I looked up at him and decided to listen. I'll just have to postpone his death.
In Aoshi's room
I placed a wet cloth on Aoshi-sama's head that Jiya has brought up while he was downstairs. He, also, explained to the others what the loud crash was. Luckily for me I didn't have to go down there. However, Jiya seemed to be in a hurry to get up quick and I highly doubt all of it was out of concern for Aoshi-sama. Maybe he was in trouble too.
Jiya just sat next to me as we watched Aoshi-sama rest on his futon. He's been out for quite a while and when out I mean out and-
A stirring beside me quelled my thoughts. Aoshi-sama slowly opened his eyes and placed a hand on his head. Sitting up slowly, he simply asked " What is going on?"
Apparently my assumption of his memory loss was correct.
Now I just needed to explain to him how the old man was responsible and all would be well.
However, Jiya had other plans.
" You were helping me move things. Well, were about to...Then Misao ran into your head with a vase." OH THANKS YOU OLD GOAT!
Aoshi sat there quietly for a moment. I had enough. " You liar! You know that-"
Aoshi spoke up. " I was unconscious?"
Both Jiya and I nodded.
" I see." He said looking at me.
Jiya coughed loudly and got both Aoshi-sama's attention and mine. " Well now that I see your doing better, Aoshi, I'll leave you here to rest." And with that he left the room.
Aoshi-sama's gaze returned to me. I sat there awkwardly for a moment deciding what to say.
" I'm sorry..."
He just continued to stare.
" Now you probably hate me and I'm so sorry and I..." I sputtered out and he still didn't say a word. NO! He does hate me.
I jumped to my feet, ran out his door to the downstairs ( without getting caught of coarse), and out the door of the Aoiya. I just kept running and running. I ran into the woods and stopped to catch my breath. The air was humid, but it was no longer pouring.
It just hurts so much, he really does hate me. Again, tears rose into my eyes.
" Misao." It was Aoshi-sama. How he caught up I had no idea.
I avoided looking at him. " Your mad at me aren't you? And you hate me too.."
Sighing loudly I waited for his response. He didn't answer.
I jumped up to run away again and tripped on a rock scrapping my knee.
Wonderful. Guess I'm not going anywhere.
He looked at me and spoke. " To answer both of your questions Misao, no I am not angry with you."
Okay...AND?
" And I do not hate you. Far from it. But in order for me to give a reply you must be present."
I smiled at him and tried to get up. I couldn't move. Must've hurt myself worse than I thought.
Struggling I kept trying. I was then picked up into strong arms.
" Aoshi-sama?"
He stared down at me, a gentle look in his eyes. " I will take you home. It looks as if your the one in need of help now."
" Thank you." I said. At that moment I really noticed my surrounding. I was in a clearing, surrounded by flowers, in Aoshi-sama's arms.
Why, isn't this familiar?
Aoshi-sama began to walk. How crazily this resembled my dream.
Heh, I might get a confession of love and a kiss.
Now that has it's possibilities.
AN- My attempt at being silly. I got tired of writing serious stuff and decided to give this a go. It was fun. Hope you like! PLS R & R!