Disclaimer: I don't own the handsome Kenshin I don't own the sexy Hiko. I'm just borrowing them for a little fun

Sorry it took me so long to put this up. I've had this chapter written for a long time, but never did post it. Thought I was gonna add more to it, but it's long enough I can continue it in the next chapter.

A.N. Oh, incase you don't know: "baka deshi" means stupid student. I don't know if I've got the words in the correct order or not, but you get the point.

Lesson 2

Kenshin and Kaoru sit on either side of a beef pot facing each other. Kensin sits rigidly with his hands on his knees. Behind him, Hiko leans against the other side of the dividing wall, drinking sake, and ignoring the waitress who's making googley eyes at him.

Kenshin

Mmm?

Are you going to let the woman control this encounter? Humph, or lack there of

I like listening to her, master

"What?" My baka deshi did not just tell me he enjoys letting a WOMAN control his conversation! "Waitress! More sake!"

Kenshin is again in mesmerized state, oblivious to Hiko's continuous grumbling. Finally, Hiko finishes his ranting and raving and comes up with his next instructions.

Kenshin

(Dreamily) She likes flowers

KENSHIN!!!

Ha-hai!

Time for lesson 2… Dealing with the talkative ones

Pour the woman some more sake, Kenshin! And while you're at it, grind a little of this into your own sake. Hopefully it will be of use to you later.

What will this do, Master?

Just obey, you will see

2 hours later…

"Where are we going, Kenshin? We sure are a ways from town."

"Master told me to take you home, something about getting you to bed."

"Well, I am quite tired…"

"Here we are."

"Oh, what a beautiful little bath house! Where's the rest of your house?"

"No, Kaoru-dono, that's the bath," he points to a wooden tub sitting beside the cottage, "this is where I live, with Master Hiko… Would you like some hot tea before bed?"

"Oh, yes please! I have quite a headache." Inside the cottage, Kenshin sets a pillow for Kaoru and heads outside to fetch some water. On the way back from the well he passes Hiko, who is enjoying yet another cup of sake by his campfire.

"What's taking you so long, Kenshin?"

"What, Master?"

"Well, from what I can see, through the peep hole, she is still fully clothed."

"Well of course she is, Master. Wha…"

"Remember what I told you about on the way to the market place today?"

"But Master…"

"No excuses, Kenshin! Get to work!"

"Hai!" Kenshin spins on his heels to face the cottage and marches off to do his "duty." As he approaches the doorway, he sees Kaoru sprawled out on his futon. He stops and watches her, wondering how she read master Hiko's mind. Suddenly she rolls over and picks up what looks like one of Hiko's special sake cups. A few feet away sits a jug from Hiko's special stash. Kaoru's movements are unstable; she nearly falls on her face trying to sit up. Somehow, despite her confused activity, something about her draws Kenshin's interest. She looks… sexy. Something inside him begins to stir. Kenshin lets out a little noise and Kaoru looks up.

"Hey Kenshin! This is good stuff! Want some? It really takes care of the headaches." The strange, oddly seductive smile on her face sets Kenshin off. He ducks out of her view and dumps the entire bucket of water on himself, soaking his hakama and sending a chill up his spine.

Hope you liked that one, I'll try to write more. I'm just not sure where to go from here.

If you have any suggestions, let me know, I might consider them.
LC