Disclaimer: I do not own Rurouni Kenshin.
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I glanced up to look at the clock to know what time is it already. I really am getting bored with this subject. Why did I have to sign up for this class? I know its optional but I was interested on learning new languages. If I knew that it would be this boring then I wouldn't have.
It was already 5:15. Yes! 15 more minutes to go then I'm free for the rest of the day. The teacher was oblivious about my classmates not listening to him. Some were already asleep and some were chattering and some were scribbling down something in their notebooks. Well I guess I think so but maybe he knows but doesn't care about it. It's not his lost, it's ours anyways.
I quickly copied the notes on the board and after copying all of them I placed it back in my red backpack. I started counting down the remaining time. After 55 counts the bell rang.
I quickly got my backpack and hanged it on my left shoulder. I waited patiently for our teacher to dismiss us. After he got his things ready he dismissed us. I quickly ran to the door but I was not the first one to reach it. It was my bestfriend Misao who got there first. The others were still chatting and doing some other things.
When I went out Misao was already out of sight. I know that every after school we would not be together because she is always in a hurry going home or maybe my guess is true that she is seeing someone. Well Misao always talks to me about boys and I would often just shrugged it of. I don't like talking about boys. Its not that I don't like guys I even have crushes, it's just that I feel uneasy if I talk about them.
By now I was already by the hallway and I was about to go to my locker when I saw some familiar red hair.
Why is he here anyway?
He doesn't usually talk to me or even visited me in our classroom. But before I get to conclusions, I must first know if it is really him.
So I called out his name, "Kenshin?" I asked in a questioning tone.
He looked around to find the source of the voice. When he turned his back to face me, I was shocked to see him like that. It is the first time I see him in this condition. I always admire him for being so strong and never let his feelings affect him. But I guess I was wrong.
I look at him closely. His eyes were kind of puffy and red, evidences of crying. Mind you boys also cry. He then spoke to me, "Can I talk to you privately?"
"Yeah, sure. Are you okay by the way?" I asked him.
"I'll tell you everything later."
"Where do you want to talk?" I asked him while eyeing him.
"Anywhere." He answered.
"Okay. Let's just go to the place where less students are." He nodded and we started walking.
I guess you want to know who he is.
Well… He is Kenshin Himura. He is my childhood friend but then as we grew up we started to drift apart. He is also my cousin's boyfriend. He and Tomoe have been dating for about 2 years now and I was the one who introduced them.
Our walk was really silent. We never spoke a single word since we were both in deep thought. I wonder what happened to him. I guess I'm going to find it out later.
When we arrived at our destination, we were just looking at the surrounding and went near the shade of the tree. We were under a cherry blossom tree. It was windy and my hair was flowing in the air and so as his long red hair.
I decided to break the silence by asking him some questions.
"Why do you want to speak to me? Is there something wrong?"
There was a long pause before he answered. He took a deep sigh.
"I guess I have to tell you everything then." He finally spoke.
He then began to narrate everything that happened. I can't believe that Tomoe did that to him. But I guess it's believable because Tomoe isn't really that nice ever since we were kids. She is also the reason why Kenshin and me started to drift apart.
"So why are you telling me all this?" I asked him not in a mean way but in a curious and sympathetic tone.
"I have a favor to ask you if you wouldn't mind?"
"I won't." He looked at me and smiled sadly.
"I don't want to waste any time, I want to get to the point…
Would you pretend to be my girlfriend? I want to make Tomoe jealous and maybe she would want me back. I know that I'm a fool for doing this but its…it's just that I still love her."
I took a deep breath and thought over it. I like to help him but pretending to be his girlfriend is not I would like to do.
I looked at him and shook my head.
"No, I can't. I'm really sorry. You'll just have to find another girl." He frowned and looked at me with his pleading eyes. And he pleaded.
"Please Kaoru. You're the only one who can help me. It's just pretending to be my girlfriend and what is your loss anyway if you would help me?"
Yeah he was right. What is my loss if I would help him? Nothing.
"But why does it have to be me? There are a lot of girls prettier than me that would make Tomoe jealous. I'm not pretty and I'm a sweaty tomboy as they always say. Tomoe would just laughed at you for choosing me." I explained to him.
"That is where you're very wrong Kaoru. Tomoe is always very jealous of you. She once told me that ever since she's young she always admire you and at the same time be jealous of you. Even though you're not that pretty and your tomboyish, you have are always happy, energetic, compassionate and kind. She always admires your traits."
I was shocked at his response. I never knew Tomoe admires me or even the thought of her being jealous of me. What I always knew was the other way around. I was the one who was jealous of her. When she arrived everyone close to me all abandoned me and favors her more and now I'm just a nothing.
"I have to think about it."
"Please Kaoru for old times' sake. It's just liked the old times when we were still close friends."
"Okay I'll pretend to be you girlfriend. But remember this I'm not just doing this for you but also for me." I told him after deciding that it was the best thing I could do. His face lightened up.
"Thank you Kaoru. You don't know how much this means to me." He said and he kissed my cheek. Which forced me to blush.
I smiled at him. Did I just do the right thing or did I make myself get into trouble?
"Ummm… Kaoru… I have to go so I'll just call you later about the plans." He said while returning to his serious face. I nodded in return.
"Bye" I bid him farewell.
"Bye, see you soon. And by the way, you're not ugly. For me you are really beautiful."
"Yeah right! You're just saying that because I'm helping you." I told him but deep inside I hoped that it was really true.
"No, I really meant it." He said facing me while walking away.
I looked at his retreating form while I sat down under the tree. I just stared until I can't see his retreating form anymore.
Oh Kenshin you're really are a fool… Why can't you just forget about Tomoe? I have the feeling that you're plans will just make things more complicated.
I hope I'm not regretting anything I did today…
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AN: How was it? I really want to make this a drama but I can't make it a pure drama and romance because my funny side will always be there. I hope you get what I mean. And also…I'm sorry for the long update. The reason is because I can only write stories especially drama when I'm sad or inspired. And this month I'm really stressed at the same time I'm really hyper and happy. So this also the reason why my chapter is not that sad or dramatic. I hope you all understand… And please don't forget to review.
I've also decided that I'll post the lyrics of the song I've been digging into for the past week. If anyone read my recent chapter of 'the letter'… you'll know what I mean because I posted a lyric of a song there.
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Goin' Crazy by Natalie
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Ever since the day you went away
And left me lonely and cold
My life just hasn't been the same
Oh baby no
When I looked into your eyes
The moment that I let you go I just broke down (down)
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Baby if I ever get the chance to be with you again I would sacrifice
'Cause the feelin that I feel within no other man
Would ever make me feel so right
It's nice to smile when I get your phone call at night
But I'd rather have you here with me
Right next to me
And I miss the way you hold me tight
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I've got to let you know I feel so weak without your touch
I never thought that I could ever love a man so much
I've gotta let you know I think that we are destiny
For you I'd cross the world for you
I'd do anything
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That's right baby
I'm goin' crazy
I need to be your lady
I've been thinking lately
That you and me, yes we can make it
Just ride with me, roll with me
I'm in love with you (baby)
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That's right baby
Im goin' crazy
I need to be your lady
I've been thinking lately
That you and me, yes we can make it
Just ride with me, roll with me
I'm in love with you (baby)
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Break it down now I'll tell you what I feel
From the moment that I met you it's been so damn real
My heart seems to skip another beat every time we speak
Can't believe I feel so weak
Tell me that you really need me
And you want me
And you miss me
And you love me
I'm your lady
I'll be around waiting for you
Put it down be the woman for you
I'm falling so deep for you
Crazy over you I'm calling
Callin' out to you
What am I gonna do?
It's true no frontin'
It's you ain't no other
I can no longer go on without you
I just break down (down)
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I've got to let you know I feel so weak without your touch
I never thought that I could ever love a man so much
I've gotta let you know I think that we are destiny
For you I'd cross the world for you
I'd do anything
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That's right baby
I'm goin' crazy
I need to be your lady
I've been thinking lately
That you and me, yes we can make it
Just ride with me, roll with me
I'm in love with you (baby)
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That's right baby
I'm goin' crazy
I need to be your lady
I've been thinking lately
That you and me, yes we can make it
Just ride with me, roll with me
I'm in love with you (baby)
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ooo, crazy,(ooo)
lady (ooo)
lately (ooo)
Baby