Kenshin growled in frustration, roughly running a hand through his crimson hair. The sun was nearly gone, throwing long shadows on him from the hills of the pasture. He hated the country side. He climbed over a few ditches and started his trudge through the ankle high grass up the hill. He had been out an hour and a half and no sign of that stupid girl. She was so stubborn sometimes. If she had let him explain, this wouldn't have happened. But of course he was the idiot who said those things.
He cursed everything that came to mind. Except her. He shouldn't be angry with her. Not for what he did. He sighed reaching the top of the hill at last. His chest fell when he found himself at the base of a larger hill. He cursed again, beginning his way up. Thankfully they weren't too terrible slopped and they weren't considered real hills. He looked ahead, the orange and pink hues blending with the blue and black of the night sky.
Something caught his eye. A form sitting ahead. He couldn't make it out against the low sunset. He kept going, wondering what it was. It wasn't moving much and wasn't too large. As he neared, lumps of the form began to take shape. It was a person. They were sitting with their legs drawn up and their bag sitting behind them. He strained himself to make it out as he quieted himself.
His violet eyes widened. "KAORU!" Her head shot up, throwing her silky pony over her shoulder. Large sapphires glimmered against the setting sun. he picked up his pass, hurrying toward her. She grabbed her book bag, sprinting away in the other direction. He growled, picking up speed. He knew Kaoru to well. She could run and was reasonably quick but she didn't enjoy doing it and couldn't out run him. In her dash she tripped on a stone, stumbling. She dropped her bag, regaining her balance and taking off again.
He easily dodged the bag and easily caught up to her. The girl cried out when the weight of another body collided with her own, sending them rolling down the slop. She yelps as they stop, the dead weight of a body upon her. She growled in frustration, shoving at his chest and shoulders. "Get off me!" He lifted himself off her. He stared down at the girl as she punched at his chest, her eyes screwed shut.
He gently took her wrists, trying not to hurt her. Tears glued her lashes together and she shook her head in the grass. "Kaoru. Stop it. Listen to me." He urged. She turned her head away, trying to pry her hands from him. "Kaoru!"
"No! Get off me!" She yelled. Tears welled in the corners of her eyes. She didn't dare open them. She just wanted to be left alone. She wouldn't show weakness in front of him. She didn't want to cry. She fought back the tears as she tried to free herself from is grip. He wasn't hurting her but he wouldn't allow her freedom.
"Please let me explain Kaoru." He pleaded. She forced herself not to listen. She couldn't let him hurt her again. She didn't want to look at him. If she saw those amethyst eyes, the tears would win the battle. If she saw that scar running down his left cheek, the laughter would take over. It never failed to fire her up. It was always a reminder of the man it marred.
"No! Let me go, Kenshin!" She protested. He neither growled nor whimpered. He wanted so bad to explain but he didn't want to hurt her. If he let her go, she would escape again but if she continued to struggle, he'd never get it out. So he did the only thing left possible.
Her cerulean orbs shot open as his warm lips pressed against hers. Her body froze, her fists against his chest. He gently lowered them to the ground and slowly lifted his head. "Please let me explain Kaoru. It hurts to see you so upset with me." He spoke softly, trying to make her understand. She stared up at him with those large blue eyes and he nearly forgot his task at hand. She sighed, shifting her gaze from him. Her stubbornness had returned.
"I'm listening." She muttered in her pout. He gave an inaudible sigh of relief.
"Thank you." He said softly. He stared down at the girl under her and his mind went blank. What was he supposed to say now? He knew he had to apologize and explain but where to begin. She glanced up at him.
"You have that 'I have no idea what's going on' look in your eyes again Kenshin." She said flatly. He gave a small laughed. She sighed. "Alright. Start at the beginning. Why did you say that? Why did you call me that?" He sighed in frustration. He was getting tongue tied. He hated it when that happened. And it only happened with her.
"Look, it's not my fault." She snorted to herself. "Really. That stupid Katsu was getting on my nerves in eighth hour and I was pissed okay." Her eye twitched. "I didn't realize what I was saying until Sanosuke got me knocked out of it." Her eyes widened. K-katsu? What!
"Y-you mean Katsu . . . " She stammered as she stared up at him with shocked eyes. Anger flared in her heart. I'M GOING TO KILL HIM! She was knocked from her thoughts when the man above her gave a laugh.
"Leave some for me Kaoru. I need to hurt him too, you know." She gave an angry groan as she flopped back into the grass under him, relaxing her tense back.
"I am seriously going to kill that twirp. That idiot!" She shouted. He laughed at the girl. Kaoru looked up at him, her anger fading away. "So you really didn't mean it?" He shook his head.
"Not a word." He said. "Are you mad?" He asked. She shook her head. "Good."
"Can you get up now Kenshin?" She asked. He flashed a smirk for a moment before putting on his thoughtful mask.
"Mmm...I don't think I will." Her face went red. "I like it right here." He teased.
"K-Kenshin! What if someone sees! They'll think the wrong thing!" She squirmed under him whimpering softly. Not a good combination with her so close and her blush smearing her cheeks. "Kenshin." She whimpered.
"Oh god Kaoru." He whispered, burying his face in her neck. "Please don't move like that." He moaned and she stiffened. But the fire inside his stomach didn't go out. It burned brighter. He lifted his head, gazing down at her cherry red face. Her blue eyes glittered darkly. He gave in, covering her lips with his.
He released her hand, placing his on her hips. She moaned, wrapping them around his neck. She tangled her hands in his red hair as he kissed her. When he pulled away, she struggled to catch her breath. "Kenshin. My father will worry. It's late." He sighed in defeat, sitting up. Kaoru sat up and brushed the grass out of her disheveled raven hair. "Thank you Kenshin." He looked up in surprise. "For coming out all this way to get me and apologize. It means a lot."
She smiled at him before lifting herself to her feet. "Shall we head home?" He nodded, standing with her. They began toward the river, Kenshin grabbing her things on the way.
"Kaoru?" She looked to him as they walked. "I know I'll be moving next year but...would you go out with me? For whatever time we have left." The pink hue shaded her cheeks again. She smiled up at him.
"Sure Kenshin." She said softly. She screamed when his arms suddenly circled her, lifting her off the ground. "Kenshin! Put me down!" After a few circles he set her back on her feet only to take her mouth. She gasped, letting him slip inside. "K-Kenshin!" She pushed him away and stared stomping off. He hurried after her.
"Kaoru. I'm sorry. Are you all right?" He grabbed her hand, stopping her in her tracks. Her bowed her head, refusing to look up at him.
"Oh yes. I'm fine. I just . . . " She turned to him, fire burning in her blue orbs. "WANT TO GO HOME!" his eyes widened and he stepped back a bit. Kaoru snorted, turning her back to him and thrusting her fists into her hoody pocket. Kenshin chuckled, wrapping his arms around her middle from behind.
"You are the strangest girl in the world Kaoru. And I love you for it." He said softly as he inhaled her jasmine shampoo. She gave a frustrated sigh and turned in his arms. "I'm just happy you're not angry at me." She shook her head, relaxing in his arms. There was no use fighting him.
"Kenshin-"
"HEY! KENSHIN! YOU FIND KAORU! COME ON! IT'S GETTING WAY TO LATE! I'LL CALL AOSHI!" Kenshin cursed under his breath, glaring in the distance where sanosuke stood at the edge of the forest. Kaoru giggled under her hand, tangling her fingers with his. She tugged him toward the boy.
"Come on horny. We can make out another time." He grinned allowing her to tug him away.
I am so, so sorry! My computer crashed and it's taken me forever to remember chapter three properly! I tried my hardest to make it the same as I had it before. I'll try really hard to rewrite it! I had the damn this all the way to chapter fifteen before! You should find out the reason for the title in the next chapter after I get it straightened out. My writing has improved now so hopefully you can live with the sudden change. Thank you four reviews for waiting so patiently! Sorry!
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