The Price of Blood
Chapter 14:
Kenshin's head whipped around to the opening shoji door. His eyes were still wild and their initial widening displayed his rugged emotions. Kaoru stood before him, medical supplies and towel in her hand. She seemed hesitant, as if waiting for his permission to enter the room.
"What did I tell you?" he growled out. His fists clenched at his sides, vainly trying to check his fleeting anger. "Get out."
"No," Kaoru replied calmly.
She sauntered into the room, closing the door shut behind her with her foot. Her eyes were determined. Kenshin could pick up upon the drying tear trails on her pale cheeks. Kenshin snarled in agitation. Did this girl not know what was good for her? He began to rise up from the futon to remove her from the room, using force if necessary.
"Don't get up," Kaoru warned, walking forward towards him.
"No, you need to leave, woman," Kenshin hissed.
"Didn't I tell you before that my name is not woman, Kenshin? Sit down and let me take care of you," Kaoru said forcefully.
Raising an eyebrow, Kenshin remained seated, watching the woman kneel down before him. Her presence was calming to him, but he did not like how he submitted so easily to her wishes. What was the amazing power that this woman held?
Kneeling down, Kaoru set the supplies down beside her. She could feel Kenshin's eyes glaring into her, but she avoided his eyes. Picking up a cloth, she dipped it into the water, wringing out the rag before turning to face Kenshin. Kaoru hesitated slightly as she met his gaze. It was commanding and intense, his golden eyes molten in conflict. The blood upon his body was now dried, making Kenshin looked crazed. Her heart clenched.
"Oh, Kenshin," she whispered.
Dropping her gaze, she picked up one of his hands. She began to gently wipe the blood from his pale body.
"Are you hurt?" Kaoru asked.
"No," he replied shortly, his eyes watching very movement.
It was odd for him to be pampered like this. He was not used to anyone caring about him. No one had ever helped him clean off the blood of his victims.
"I'm guessing this isn't your blood then, is it?" she questioned as she set down his hand only to repeat the process with the other.
"No," he answered.
Her motion paused slightly before resuming. "What did they want?"
"I don't know."
"Will they come back?"
"No," he whispered forcefully. "I will not allow it."
Nodding her head, Kaoru placed down his hand. She dipped the cloth into the water once more, picking up fresh water. Turning back to Kenshin, she gently dapped at the blood across his chest. However, his gi was preventing her from removing all of the blood.
"You will need to take off your gi so I can clean you properly," she whispered shyly.
Kenshin did not respond, but only did what she asked. He seemed to travel in slow motion as he calmly removed his gi, revealing the powerful body beneath. Kaoru took in a deep breath, hoping to calm her speeding heart. Carefully raising the rag to his body, she delicatelycleaned the blood off of him.
Kenshin sat quietly, staring at her in amazement. Slowly, the wild look in his eyes receded. Every once in a while his muscles would twitch when her fingers brushed over his bare skin.
Noticing this, Kaoru quickly apologized. "I'm sorry."
"Don't be," Kenshin commanded.
Kaoru moved on to Kenshin's face, using long gentle wipes to clean his elegant face. Kaoru shivered under his gaze. His eyes searched her, looking for any emotion that she would show him. She only hoped that he would notice her concern.
"Are you cold?" Kenshin asked.
Smiling lightly, Kaoru shook her head. "No," she answered softly.
Closing her eyes, Kaoru pulled away from Kenshin. "All done," she whispered.
"Thank you," Kenshin strangled out.
Nodding her head, Kaoru gathered up the supplies, preparing to leave the room. However, as she moved to rise, Kenshin's hand shot out to grab her wrist. Kaoru turned back to the man before her, confusion evident in her eyes.
"Stay," Kenshin whispered.
"But I thought that you wanted me to leave."
"I changed my mind," Kenshin said as he pulled upon her wrist.
Kaoru fell off balance, tumbling into the crimson haired man. His arms wrapped about her body, pulling her tightly against him. His head dipped low, his breath playing across her ear as he nuzzled against her. Kaoru's eyes were wide and her heart pounded harshly against her chest, causing her breathing to deepen.
"Kenshin," Kaoru said.
"Kaoru," Kenshin whispered heatedly into her ear.
Anxiously, Kaoru wrapped her own arms around Kenshin's form, digging her face into the crock of his neck. She was afraid that their moment would be ruined, that Kenshin would pull away from her. She did not want this to end.
Gently, Kenshin kissed Kaoru's neck, causing her to shudder beneath him. Kenshin's arms tightened as he kissed her neck again, trailing his lips up to her ear. Kaoru gasped as his tongue shot out to lick the shell of her ear and nibble on the lobe. Pulling away quickly, Kaoru gazed into Kenshin's eyes.
His orbs were glazed over in want. His breath came out slowly as he gazed at her. "Kaoru," he whispered again.
His hand unraveled from her waist, coming up to her hair. Slipping through the silken strands, he pulled away the simply ribbon. Her hair cascaded down like black waves, falling gently against her shoulders and back. Digging his hands into her hair, his hand molded delicately around her head, pulling her towards him. Kaoru's mind went blank the moment his soft lips touched her own.
His tongue dove into her mouth, opening deeply to take in all of her sweetness. Kaoru moaned as his tongue flicked over her own. Her hands rode up his bare chest, looping around his neck to pull him closer to her. Kenshin pressed her against his body, reveling in the way that she molded and eagerly accepted his touch.
His hands began to wander the course of her body, finally stopping when they rested against her hips. Hissing in pleasure, Kenshin roughly pushed her backwards, laying her flush upon the futon mat. He rested above her, never breaking contact with her lips. His hands traveled across her smooth stomach, growing irritated at the fabric that covered her flesh. Pulling away from her lips, he held back a smirk at her disappointed whimper.
Tugging gently at her obi, he whispered, "Kaoru."
Her hands traveled down his shoulders and chest, feeling every contour. Her eyes met his timidly, unsure of what to do next. His eyes were surprisingly gentle, filled with desire and need. Finally, she nodded her head, allowing him permission.
Eagerly pulling away her obi, he pulled open her kimono, allowing his eyes to greedily devour her skin. His rough hands touched all of her, softly caressing her unbound breasts. Kenshin was shocked. Not only were they unbound for him, but they were the most beautiful things he had ever seen. Hungrily, he moved his mouth upon them, sweetly teasing the skin with mouth and teeth.
Kaoru moaned, arching her back, letting more of her breast fill his mouth. Kenshin's hands moved down, grabbing her hips and pushing them into the futon as he ground against her. His evident arousal pushed against her heated core, causing Kaoru to gasp. Heat flooded through her body, followed by an incredible need. Her hands continued to tease his senses. However, they moved down to his pants, tugging impatiently on the strings.
Smirking, Kenshin pulled up. "Is there something you need?" he whispered seductively.
Whimpering, Kaoru frowned slightly before tugging on the fabric again.
"Say it, Kaoru. I want to hear what you want," he said heatedly before bobbing his head down to run his tongue along the expanse of her skin.
Tossing her head up, Kaoru cried out. "Take them off," she ordered.
Obeying her desire, Kenshin sat up, untying his pants. He watched her eyes follow the pants down, exposing his thighs and erect penis. Kaoru's eyes went wide with desire. Licking her lips, Kaoru hesitantly reached out before looking into his eyes.
"Can I…" she asked.
"Yes," he answered, knowing what she wanted.
Carefully, her fingers wrapped around his penis, gently caressing the velvety skin. Kenshin's head rolled back in pleasure as he growled. His hips thrust into her hand as she pulled upon it gently. Growing braver at his grunts of approval, Kaoru's other hand trailed down his spine before finding his sack. Massaging them lightly, Kenshin growled fiercely. He could no longer take it. Her soft touches were driving him mad. Grabbing her wrists, he pinned them to the futon above her head. Kissing her fiercely, he ground himself against her heated core, loving the feeling that it was bringing to him.
Moving away, he whispered, "Enough."
He moved down her body, occasionally nipping at her skin. Kenshin released her hands as he reached her thighs. Trailing his fingers up her inner thigh, his fingers gently spread her lower lips. Kaoru gasped in surprise, trying to raise her head to see what his was doing. Gazing at her through the veil of his red bangs, he smirked before quickly licking her slick folds.
Kaoru cried out as pleasure flooded her body, her head falling back upon the futon. Her chest rose and fell quickly as he continued, his licks getting longer and rougher. Kaoru withered beneath him, not knowing if she should pull away from the intense pleasure or allow it to continue. Kenshin's hand pushed against her hip, forcing her still as he growled. Her body could not help but convulse in pleasure as he continued.
After what seemed an eternity, Kenshin pulled away, crawling back over her body. Eagerly, her lips captured his own, her hands trapping his neck. Slender fingers disappeared within his fiery hair while the tips teased her heated flesh. Her legs spread as he felt his hand lay against her thigh, silently asking her to open them.
Drawing back lightly, Kenshin's extreme eyes stared into hers. His tip positioned itself against her folds. Rocking his hips vaguely, the heated flesh rubbed against each other, causing both Kenshin and Kaoru to groan in satisfaction. Kenshin panted heavily as he stared at Kaoru, trying to hold back his wild urges until she gave him permission to continue. Kaoru, covered in a slight sheen of sweat, arched herself off of the futon, searching for Kenshin's body to continue the incredible feelings. Gazing up at him, she saw him waiting.
His long, crimson hair pooled down his face, framing his elegant features. His eyes, although glazed, were shining brightly. Perspiration coated his muscles, causing them to shine more beautifully than any diamond in Kaoru's eyes. She could tell that he was searching her face, waiting for her response, for her permission. Smiling gently, Kaoru reached up to cup his cheek.
"Kenshin," she whispered. "Please."
"Kaoru," Kenshin moaned out as he thrust his hips, jetting inside of Kaoru's warm body.
Both cried out, one in pleasure and one in slight pain. But soon the rocking of their bodies carried both to new highs of ecstasy. Moans and whimpers filled the dojo as both let their instincts please their partner.
TBC….