Fanfiction by Blueroseulan
December 4, 2005
AN: Hey! An update… although I posted this later than the others. :sweatdrops:; I'm sorry. But I hope after reading this, you'll forgive me :Winks: I'm dying to read your reviews for this one. I hope you guys you don't disappoint me… Naaaahh… you guys never do!
Oh well, happy reading and please, don't forget to review!
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It was a good thing that when both Kenshin and Kaoru decided to furnish a room in the beach house that would serve as the baby's nursery, the couple opted for toys and dresses that would suit for a son or a daughter.
"Oh my gosh! I can't believe it! We're finally home with Kenji!" Kaoru exclaimed, placing the infant on his crib and swaddling him with blankets.
He smiled. Her excitement and euphoria far too infecting. From the hospital, to the car and still after they had gotten home, the woman couldn't help but gush about the new addition to their family.
Warm muscled arms grasped her waist from behind and Kaoru felt him bury his head on the fall of her hair.
"I'm really glad he got your eyes." he murmured in her ear, sending delicious shivers up her spine. Smiling, gently she faced him, thoughts about baby and infant momentarily spacing out, her mind focusing on the handsome man facing her.
"Well… I'm really really glad he got the color of your hair… and your face… and your physique… He's so much like you!" she exclaimed, pressing a firm kiss on his lips. "Thank you Kenshin…for everything…" she breathed out, closing sapphire orbs to relish the feel of his hands running soothingly down her back.
Iie… Thank you Kaoru for giving me this child… our child… He said nothing, merely held her tighter, amethyst eyes straining to watch his child contentedly sleeping amidst all the pillows and toys.
Content. He felt far more content and happier than he'd ever imagine possible. It baffled him really, to think that two person could cause so much flurry, pain, happiness and contentment in his life. He felt grateful, and he was grateful still for having Kaoru and Kenji in his life.
"Come love. You still have to rest. Takani-sensei made me promise I won't allow you to do anything strenuous for the next two weeks." he coaxed, trying to lead her in their bedroom.
"But Kenji…" she trailed off, still a bit hesitant in leaving the child.
"He'll be alright." he reassured her.
"B-but…"
"No buts." he proclaimed firmly. "Come love, you should rest."
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As it did turn out, Kaoru's paranoia about Kenji was far too strong and Kenshin ended up carrying the crib itself inside their bedroom to further reassure Kaoru that nothing bad would happen to their son and that he would be well taken care of.
"I'm sorry… it's just that, I don't want to leave him alone just yet… gomenasai…" she murmured weakly, feeling slightly guilty to chagrin him in doing this and all of that.
"Daijobou." he replied, climbing on top of the bed, he now faced her. "Now, can you go to sleep? I'm worried about your health Kaoru. Seriously I am. You haven't had enough rest and sleep these past few days and you haven't been eating properly." Anxious as he was, his voice was filled with worry concern.
She gave him a weak smile and turned to hug him instead. "I'm sorry. I promise I won't be a big problem anymore." she smiled.
"Well, if any man's problem is as beautiful as my problem, which is you in fact, I daresay!" he joked, earning him a laugh and a light punch.
"Mou!... Matte! Kenshin, I totally forgot about my apartment!" she exclaimed, slapping a palm against her forehead.
"What do you mean?"
"I mean, we've been gone for more than a week, and my house still reeks with umm…" she trailed off, color exploding in her cheeks.
He laughed. "Don't worry about that. I asked somebody to clean and tidy your pad."
"But that's gross! I mean, it's all bloody and all that…" she replied, still embarrassed.
"Well, I wouldn't want you straining yourself… remember, it's the doctor's order." He finished matter of factly, allowing her to snuggle beside him. "Now quit fretting and go to sleep.
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The night was still and peaceful, the ocean calm and its waves a soothing lullaby. The moon was gracious enough as to send its silvery rays to come transpiring down their window, wrapping Kaoru and Kenji in an ethereal glow while he stood aside, watching them with silent awe and exhilaration.
He couldn't sleep, and so, instead of spending hours and hours just staring at the wooden ceiling above, he chose the option to pull a chair and gaze at the two who were peacefully embossed by the arms of sleep.
The picture they made was far too breath taking and all of a sudden, the red head found himself all consumed by the happiness he felt.
There was only one thing missing in the picture.
A ring.
A wedding ring to be exact.
Lips forming into a wide grin, a hand slipped itself in his pocket and he took out his cellphone.
"Moshi, moshi Sanosuke?"
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After a few weeks
"Arigatou Tae-san for helping me pack all my things." Kaoru bowed gratefully before gathering all the boxes and stacking it on the trunk of her car.
"That's nothing Kaoru. I just wish you'd come and stop by at the canteen often, now that you're settled by the beach." The older woman smile wistfully.
"Hai. I will. I'll also bring the boys along."
Nodding with delight, Tae spared her watch one last look before good-naturedly shooing Kaoru back to her car.
"Hai. It really is getting late. I hope Kenshin doesn't start worrying about me. I just have so many stuff in my apartment and I can't believe I finished packing all of them in just one day!"
After having a tearful goodbye with Tae (though Kaoru couldn't clearly figure out why, for they would be back next week) she drove back home. Tired and exhausted as she was with the long day she had, the woman couldn't help but feel heavenly relieved that she was going to see the identical red heads again.
The front porch was deserted and only a dim a light illuminated the living room. Heart beating a thousand a pace, she opened the front door when sapphire orbs widened with shock and surprise.
Blue and red rose petals covered the floor and the room was lit by different colored candles. In the middle of the room was a very large box wrapped with a ribbon.
Kaoru had to smile. Exhaustion and tiredness momentarily vanishing.
Nearing the gigantic gift, inwardly, she wondered what would be inside. Her curiosity getting the best of her, she decided to open it, only to unwrap another gift wrapped box. Frowning, she tore it open to find another gift wrapped box. Irritated and excited all at the same time, nimble fingers flew to open the boxes, each one smaller than the other.
"Mou Kenshin! What are you up to—Oh. My. Gosh."
She froze, her breath suddenly knocked away.
For in her hands, she held a small velvet box.
Trembling, she opened it, only to frown when she found instead of a ring, a small note. It read:
Hey there beautiful…
Got you there did I?
The petals should lead you to where I am.
I have something special to give you.
Smiling, she first went upstairs to check on Kenji and when she found her angel silently sleeping, she decided to follow the petals down to the beach.
What met her sight was one picture Kaoru was sure she would never ever forget in her whole entire life.
A wide raft was floating in the calm waters. A decorated one at that. It was bedecked by flowers, roses, tulips and every blossom Kaoru could possible imagine. With 4 long poles, each adorned with roses and a roof interwoven with flowers and ribbons, the raft appeared as if it was carrying a small gazebo. Candles lit the inside of the pergola and dimly, she could make out a figure.
It was him.
Climbing on to the dock, he held out his hand and assisted her gently on to the raft.
"Kenshin… this is so…" she trailed off.
"Beautiful. Yes, but not as beautiful as you are."
A weak smile spread on her lips as she tried to find her words back. "But Kenshin… where's the…?"
"Ah… I wanted to personally give it to you…" he murmured before kneeling down and fishing out a diamond encrusted ring in his pocket.
"Kaoru, I know it's a bit too late for this, considering that we've reversed the whole procedure… but I really don't care. I want to make you happy for the rest of your life... I don't really know what to say right now but you'll make me the happiest man alive if you would marry me."
She gasped, "N-nani!"
He nodded, amethyst eyes shining with love and ardor.
"Marry me… Kaoru."
TBC…
Aww… whaddya say 'bout that! Isnt that romantic or what! I just hope I end up with a romantic guy in the end…. :sobs:
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JA!
Bluerose