Fanfic by Blueroseulan
August 19, 2004
AN: Hope you liked the idea of Kenshin fighting with Tomoe… (I did!) And of course who would forget the major fluff in there! ;) KnK would be experiencing slight confusion and emotional topsy-turvyness in this one! But worry no more. It stops here. Next chapter would be filled with major fluff!
RK doesn't belong to me! Please don't sue!
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The loud noise and buzzing from the dining area still reached the small waiting room where Kaoru was packing her things. She had decided to work on an earlier shift so that she could go home earlier tonight and finish sorting her still-fitting at mid waist-clothes from her not-so-fitting-ones. Briefly, she reminded herself of what had happened last night—Kenshin's late night visit that is—and would have continued daydreaming had not Tae suddenly entered the room.
"Kaoru there you are!" the woman exclaimed, breathless and panting. "There are so many people today! I just can't believe it! And there are orders upon deliveries too. I'm sorry… but would you mind if I asked you to deliver an order to the building at the end of the main street? It's not very far from here."
"Which building?" the younger woman asked, eager to still help though tired.
"I forgot the name, but I know it's very big. It's a known landmark so you won't have any trouble finding it." Tae exclaimed, fanning herself why trying to at least catch breath.
"And to whom is the order addressed?" she asked, starting to collect her things.
The older woman frowned. "Hmm… I'm not so sure about it. But I think it's addressed to the CEO. I find it funny though to have an executive ordering food from our small canteen."
Kaoru smiled, much to Tae's relief. "Alright, I'll take it." She beamed, bowing to her boss before rushing out to get the order.
"Oh! Kaoru-chan! I left some taro ice in the fridge for you. Don't forget to take it!" Tae reminded her as Kaoru turned back to wave goodbye.
"She's just a sweet girl." She muttered to herself while watching the figure of Kaoru be swallowed by the sea of people crowding the restaurant.
"Oh well, I better get back to work."
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As what Tae had depicted, the building wasn't too hard for her to find. And the inside wasn't as cheap as she had thought it would look like. Sapphire orbs marveled in awe the colossal chandeliers that hung on the wide ceiling and the expensive oriental furniture that decked the whole lobby. Hesitantly, she approached the information desk and timidly asked the floor for the CEO's office.
"Oh, it's the president's lunch from the Akabeko?" the secretary asked her, glancing at the package she was carrying in her hand.
"H-hai." She stuttered, intimidated by the woman's elegance and beauty. Whoever owned the building probably made sure his or her employees were well dressed. Though she was just an ordinary worker, Kaoru felt that compared to the woman sitting behind the desk, with all the silken garments and stuff, her faded denims and tee-shirt were plain old rags.
"Please proceed to the thirty-fifth floor."
Bowing with gratitude, she walked away from the receiving area and started to look for the elevator. After five minutes of wandering aimlessly in the lobby, she finally found it and sighing, punched the thirty-fifth floor on the dial.
Gee… this is fast. She thought when she reached her venue in no time. At the end of the hallway was another information desk and once again, she had to ask where to leave the food.
"Please knock at the third room to your left adjacent to the conference room" the woman directed her.
Nodding, uncertainty filled her brain as she raised a fist to gently knock on the door.
"Come in."
Doing as she was told, sapphire eyes widened with the simple and yet expensive fixtures surrounding the room. A wide desk was placed in front of the window and she found a man sitting with his back on her facing the sky light and gazing at the world thirty five feet below.
"Your order sir." She bowed, nearing the desk, only to jump at her feet when the man faced her and she almost shrieked.
"KENSHIN!"
Her eyes were as wide as huge saucer cups and painted in her face was shock, astonishment and certain surprise. So comical was her reaction that he couldn't help but laugh, standing to help her get back to her own feet.
"Kaoru? What are you doing here?" he asked while assisting her to the couch. For a moment she couldn't speak, could only clutch at her chest as colorful curse words sputtered form her mouth.
"'Dammit Kenshin… you almost shocked me to death!" she exclaimed, playfully swatting his arm, unintimidated by neither his office nor his position.
"I'm sorry. But I really wasn't expecting you. I'm surprised you know where I work." He added; his voice sounding amused.
"I never knew. Tae just asked me to deliver lunch for the CEO of this company. I never imagined, YOU, of all people sitting on that chair." She remarked while standing up to place his order on the table.
"Gee Kenshin. You're the owner of the company, the CEO… why on earth would you order lunch from the Akabeko!" Her feet led her to the window and she had to gasp. "Oh my gosh! I never thought Tokyo would look this way from up here! It surely beats the picture from my rooftop!... Kenshin… it's beautiful…" she murmured, still overwhelmed with the view.
"Aa." He replied, not at all looking at the window, but directing his gaze towards the woman standing at the foot of it. Crossing the room, their distance only a few centimeters from the other, he stood behind her, unnoticing the sudden splash of bright red on her face. She had seen him, seen his amethyst eyes sweep from the windowsill to her form, seen him look intently at her. And for that she was confused, mind puzzled with the implication of his action.
The situation made her uneasy.
"I better leave no—OOPPS!"
In her haste to avoid further embarrassment, Kaoru had unfortunately miscalculated her steps and ended up sprawled atop a surprised, wide eyed blinking red haired man.
Their noses almost touched the other and Kaoru found her gaze drawn to his lips that were just merely half of a centimeter away from hers.
It was to say, both awkward and uncomfortable for the two of them.
"I-um... I better go… I have to do something else to- to do..." She stuttered, stumbling to get back to her feet in an attempt for a desperate exit.
"Wa-wait!" he called out, regaining his stance. "The baby! Is the baby hurt!" he asked, eyes filling with concern. His words made her stop and retrace her steps. Looking back at him, she fumbled for a reply while trying to hide the fiery blush that was starting to stain her cheeks.
"The baby… Oh yes the baby… um, no… it wasn't hurt. It wasn't hurt at all." she murmured. "I… I guess I better go…" she added weakly.
"H-hai." He gazed at her uncertainly, watching at her retreating form.
She gave a slight bow before she strode to the exit, mind suddenly jumbled with the twist of events. A frown tugged at her lips. Pushing the button absent-mindedly, she pondered over the possibility that her feelings for the father of her unborn child had probably gone too far. Now, it seemed that she wasn't the only one playing the game of complicated love… with the looks of it; he may want to be a likely player too…
Yamete Kaoru! Her mind berated. Kenshin is just a friend. A friend and nothing else. You're just feeling slightly attached to him. But the attachment stops there woman. He's living a separate life. He's got the job, the looks and the girl. It probably won't take long for him to patch up with Tomoe. So if I were you girl, I'd stop foolishly daydreaming about him.
The elevator drew open and she stepped out with an even grimmer frown on her face. Of course I'm not daydreaming about him! Who the heck told you that absurd idea!
But somehow, she knew that with all the feelings of concern, gratitude and tingles that ran up her spine whenever she saw him, it would be very hard to deny the crashing truth. If she did deny the truth, who the heck was she kidding?
Huffing in irritation, she set foot outside the building and threw a dark look high up on the thirty fifth window. Annoyed with the voice talking inside her brain, she tried hard to ignore the reality that was coming down on her.
Kamiya Kaoru had indeed fallen for the father of her child.
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The last twenty seconds of his life passed with him staring blankly at his door, mind suddenly leaving the place of his work and dwelling on a certain woman that had literally collided with him just a few moments ago. There was definitely something that crossed both of them. Tension…or even a tiny spark that he refused to believe was of its existence. Whatever it was, it was still there. And Kenshin couldn't help but feel a bit confused with the different emotions the event had triggered.
Was it possible that he was falling for—
NO! KENSHIN HIMURA, YOU STOP THERE! YOU JUST STOP THERE!
He grimaced. His subconscious self was probably right. He shouldn't let his emotions run wild in his chest. That was what had gotten him into pure trouble in the first place. Entertaining any inkling that led to romantical feelings were most definitely not right.
Kaoru is just a friend. Just. A. friend. It stopped there. You're probably feeling that way just because of your child. The baby. Yes. The baby is the only thing making you feel that way. Nothing else Himura. Nothing else. You feel concerned for the baby's safety… not hers. You're happy when you're with her… that's because you enjoy the presence of your baby. You want to see her almost everyday, to see how's the baby is faring. The baby, Kenshin, is your only concern.
He sighed. Now what? He was using the baby to hide the truth? What he really felt? No… it's just that…
He groaned. He needed to get out of his office. At least clear his topsy-turvy mind before he went back to work. Nodding slightly to himself, he grabbed his coat, fully intending to leave the room before the thick air of tension suffocates him entirely.
TBC…
This chapter was a bit short. Sorry. I'll make up in the next… but hope you appreciated the slight tension I put in the two. For a change ayt?
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