Fanfic by Blueroseulan
August 17, 2004
AN: Well folks, the fight we've all been waiting for! I won't rant on and I'd let you read in peace!
RK doesnt belong to me! dont sue! It doesnt belong to me!
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For the last twenty-five minutes, Yukishiro Tomoe had been standing outside her boyfriend's apartment. It would be an understatement to tell that she was pissed. She was more than irritated; she was angry, mad and truly exasperated.
Three months. For the past three months, she barely saw him. If he wasn't in the office, he was just out. Wherever he was, she never knew. He never made an effort to let her know where the hell he was. For months, she had already felt an inexplicable tension forming between the two of them. Their relationship was on the rocks, but by heck, she was damn trying her best to save it. She called him everyday, visited him everyday and tried to please him as much as possible.
But why did she feel that all of her actions had all gone unheeded?
She was a patient woman. All of her friends including Kenshin knew that. She was demure, quiet and patient. The picture of a perfect girlfriend just like what everybody had been saying.
To hell with that.
When she found out about the baby and Kaoru, she desperately tried her best to hide her true emotions. For whilst she had acted cool and uncaring, admitting that the matter wouldn't be as likely as to affect their relationship, the grim truth remained at the back of her mind that some things had really changed.She didn't want to attribute his shortcomings to the baby, but somehow, jealousy and madness was eating her alive.
A black Benz pulled at the doorway and she stood up, trying her very best to calm her raging emotions.
"Tomoe? What are you doing here?" he seemed genuinely surprised.
"Kenshin, Can we talk?"
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He had been as busy as ever. For the past three months, His job, the business trips and his baby had been certain occupants of his over fatigued brain. He had been in and out of the country, visiting his hotels around the globe. So busy had he been that he barely had time to visit Kaoru and their baby. He made it a point though, to send her money and provisions like food and vitamins at least four times a month. For three long months, he barely had time for himself, worked himself to death and starved himself of football TV, showers and plain cold TV dinners.
He was fully intending to do all of that tonight as rewards for a job well done.
But fate seemed to be under handing his time, for he saw her sitting in his porch.
"Tomoe. What are you doing here?"
"Kenshin, can we talk?"
The instant he heard her words, he inwardly released a loud loud groan. He knew that tone. The tone she used when they talked over something that usually resulted to a fight. But this time, he felt the reason of her madness.
"Tomoe… can we talk some other time? I've been real busy." He sighed in attempt to make it come across that he was in no mood to talk at least civilly.
"No." her tone was firm and angered. "I insist we talk now."
"Fine."
Crossing her arms, she glared at him.
"Where have you been all this time! For three whole months I've been waiting! Calling, visiting and emailing you! We barely spend time with each other! What's happening to you Kenshin!"
He raised his palms and argued defensively, "Tomoe, if you must know, I've been very busy these past months. I've been visiting every branch of my hotels and checking our sales and stocks. How come I'd have time for you if I don't practically have time for myself!"
Angry emerald orbs stared back at him angrily, "Excuses! Excuses! That's all you tell me! 'I'm sorry I'm out' 'I can't meet you tonight I've got something to do' FCK that! Do you expect me to believe you! I'm not as stupid as you think Kenshin! I know that behind my back, you're sneaking up and dating that woman you've FCKED and SEEDED months ago!"
"Don't say that Tomoe. For you know that isn't true. You shouldn't judge Kaoru that way." He was mad…yes he was. And his anger was reaching the level of hers. The fight should end. It had to end or else…
"She's a whore." She muttered from under breath.
In a flash, his fingers had her wrists in a vice like grip and his eyes had flashed amber.
"Kaoru is not a whore. SHE.IS.NOT.A.WHORE. Never speak of her that way."
Tears were starting to form at the base of her eyes. And he's still on her side!
"Explain the baby then." She challenged.
He released her and looked away, avoiding her burning stares.
"The baby… It wasn't only her fault. I'm also to blame."
With his words, she threw her arms exasperatedly, "OPEN YOUR EYES KENSHIN! FOR GODSAKE! Open your eyes! Our relationship is crumbling! Don't you at least want to save it!"
"There's nothing left to save." He mumbled.
"Wh-what?"
He cursed from under his breath. "Let's just drop this. Nothing would happen. Okay! Think about it Tomoe…Do you still want this… this relationship we have wherein we almost fight everyday! Well if you still do, I don't."
"Wait… what are you saying Kenshin?" she whispered, voice suddenly dying down and turning weak.
He looked away, unable to break the news directly to her. "I don't think this type of relationship ought to continue… But if you're still willing to wait, at least give me some time to clear my head and think about it. The last thing I want to do is make some shitty mistake again and regret it all my life. I'm sorry Tomoe."
With his words, he turned at his heels and went to his car, fully intending to speed away, Away from her, from his house, from the memories of their fight.
He left her looking shocked and bewildered. This was the least she had expected. She had anticipated a fight. Yes, but she also knew they would soon patch things up, maybe have sex after making up, and sooner or later, things would once again be back to normal.
But things didn't turn out her way and in the end, the confrontation ended up hurting her instead.
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Angry cerulean eyes glared irritatingly at the pile of faded jeans and denims resting at the foot of her bed. So many and yet, none seemed to fit at her waist. She kicked the fabric. Stupid jeans. Stupid stupid jeans. She kicked the pile again.
She sighed and flopped on her bed. Her belly had certainly increased in size, thus explaining her distress over her fateful denims that ceased to fit at her waist. She fingered the cloth of the dress she wore. It was a good thing she also wore dresses or she would have clothing crisis. She needed to buy new pairs of stretch pants.
Sighing, she stood up to make herself a sandwich when her doorbell rang thrice. Frowning slightly, she wondered who the heck had the nerve to call in such deep a night.
"Kenshin!"
In response, he bowed apologetically, a regretful smile spreading on his lips.
"Gomenasai Kaoru. I know it's already late but… I… I bought you ice mochi. Your favorite."
She was more than surprised, for it was anything but ordinary for a man to interrupt your night just to hand you mochi, even thought it really is your favorite. And besides, he looked kinda tired…
"Kenshin!" she asked uncertainly, "I-is there something wrong?"
"I—I…"
"Wanna come upstairs? To the rooftop?" she offered him a helpful smile. Nodding, he allowed her to lead him out her house and onto the next floor.
The night was a bit chilly and she slightly shivered, trading her sandwich for the mochi, the two sat in silence, munching their own midnight snacks, both unsure when to speak. Finally, he scooted closer to her and slowly placed his head on her shoulder.
The woman was astonished, but she nevertheless sat still, knowing that he probably needed comfort.
"Just so you would know… If you have any problems, you could always come down here and see the two of us. You just go here and say 'Kaoru-chan, I've got this problem… ' and you go lean on my shoulder. I don't mind. After all, I'm your friend right? Both me and the little koneko in here won't mind listening to you."
Her words reverberated on both of their subconscious minds. Though silence ensued between the two, it was a pleasant one, lacking the suffocating tension that had usually accompanied it. Inwardly, she wondered what might have been his problem, but she decided that it was wise if she'd stay quiet.
"I had a fight with my girlfriend." He finally admitted, still not moving from his position, resting his head comfortably on her shoulder.
"T-Tomoe? Is it about the baby!" she asked, voice suddenly nervous and distressed.
Had she been facing him, she would have seen the dark look that crossed his features. But since his head was leaning against hers, it had gone unnoticed.
"No. We fought because I lacked time for her." He closed his eyes, remembering the recent fight and her harsh words, not directed to him, but to the kind woman offering him comfort right now.
Once again, she decided to shut her mouth. True, for three whole months she had barely seen the father of her child. Oh yes he sent her enough money to support a whole dozen of kids, yes her cabinet had always been full, but he never came to visit her. Many a time she had been tempted to pull out her phone and dial his number, but something always stopped her. Always.
She had requested financial assistance. Not a physical figure to father her unborn child.
"I had been in and out of the country, visiting the hotels. I only came back just now and she welcomed me with a fight." He added sarcastically, shaking his head, red strands of hair falling from his high ponytail to mingle with her jet black ones.
"You're just tired. You just have to rest and maybe you could clear things out with her once you're rested." She suggested, trying to watch his expression.
"Maybe." He muttered." Kaoru, I'm sorry if this is much too intimate with you. Do you mind?" he asked, sleep and fatigue seemingly clouding his mind.
She blushed, heart beating at a thunderous pace. "N…No… It's fine with me. I… I understand your situation." She whispered feebly. She heard a faint 'hai' and then he was silent, alarming her all of a sudden. Then it dawned on her.
The man was fast asleep.
A small smile graced her lips. The poor man had finally tired himself out. Trying her very best to move and not wake him up, she leaned against the chair in an easier position and allowed his head fall comfortably back on her shoulder.
It's okay Kenshin… I don't mind if this is intimate… as long as you are comfortable…
Inwardly, she berated herself. Those words were inappropriate and ultimately wrong. But she was too tired and sleepy to argue with herself. So leaning back, she took a last glance to the sleeping man and finally allowed herself to drift asleep.
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The sun was already streaming when he woke up. From the looks of it, it was not much later than six am. He was just about to stand up when he felt a weight on his shoulder.
Wha—Kaoru!
He would have passed out of bewilderment had he not remembered what had happened last night. After it had all flashbacked to him, the fight, Tomoe and of course Kaoru… he smiled. Noticing that the said woman was sleeping with her head resting on his chest.
Shaking his head, carefully, he lifted her up, tucking his arms under her legs. Careful not to hurt her in any way, especially in the midsection where he supposed their baby also slept, he carried her back to the house and gently laid her on the sofa. He would have appreciated bringing her in her own bedroom—but he knew she would kill him if he did—and so, he just contented himself on hunting a blanket in the clothes set to dry.
After successfully finding one, he glanced at his watch and grinned. Retracing his steps back to the kitchen, he decided to cook her breakfast in thanks for what she had done.
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She woke up with a start. Surprised to find herself lying on her wide sofa. The faint aroma of fried eggs and pancakes were still wafting in her kitchen and she cautiously stood up. Astonished to find a cooked breakfast set on the table, a small sheet of paper caught her eye. Lifting it up, she read it slowly.
Kaoru,
Thank you for what you've done last night!
I wish I could talk with you again.
Eat well.
Kenshin.
She reread the note once again and posted it on her fridge with a smile. Afterwards, she sat herself on the table and began to eat the breakfast he had prepared for her.
TBC…
Now what do you say? Was the fight okay? How about the fluffy ending? Please review and let me know what you think. But no flames okay? The next chapter would be about KnK finally realizing how they really feel for each other. (Wink wink)
JA!
Bluerose