DISCLAIMER: I do not own Rurouni Kenshin, Kaoru, Sano, Megumi, etc…I just write them because they are so darn cute….this is getting old…
Chapter 4
"Alright nurse, tell them I will be right there." The nurse nodded. "They are in Exam Room 4." Kenshin walked out of the lounge and down the hallway determined not to let her go or to get bullied by Social Services. He knew how the social workers worked in this town and they usually didn't give a crap about anyone or anything; they were "just doing their job", doing it by the book, and they showed no emotions for anybody. Kenshin ran his hands through his hair and sighed. He walked into Exam Room 4 and stopped dead in his tracks, forcing himself not to show any emotion as these people were not from Social Services but the DEA and the head honcho himself standing in the room, Saitou Hajime. Oh God, Kaoru what have you gotten yourself in to.
"Ah, Dr. Himura, thank you for seeing us." Saitou looked at Dr. Himura, gauging him, scanning him, and seeing that this might not be as easy as he thought it would be. "I am always glad to be of help to the DEA. What can I do for you?" Saitou looked at Dr. Himura, itching for a cigarette but stamped that feeling down, and pulled out his Palm Pilot and scanned down to his notes on the girl, Kamiya Kaoru. "We just have a few questions regarding a patient that you attended to a couple of days ago. She was involved in a hit and run." Kenshin put his hands in his pockets and quietly stated "Yes, I remember her, but I really cannot say anything until I get her permission or her guardian's permission to discuss her case. You must understand the dictates of patient-physician confidentiality." Saitou stared at Dr. Himura. "We have been looking for her for quite some time. We have every right to talk to her." Kenshin stood there looking at Saitou. "I understand your request and desire to talk to Kamiya-san, but she is in no condition to answer your questions at this time. Come back later when she is medically stable and you have permission; and when she can defend herself against you, Saitou." Saitou walked up to Dr. Himura and looked him straight in the eye. "We are not done here; we will be back with a court order if necessary." Kenshin just smirked, turned, and walked out of the room. He stopped at the nurses' station and told the head nurse to make sure that they not give any patient information out to anybody without proper verification. The nurse nodded and made a note in the computer. You are not going to get to her that easily, Saitou. Kenshin felt a vibration at his hip and looked down at his pager. He took it out and read the message; she is awake.
Kenshin stroke quickly to the bank of elevators, walking into one that stood open and hit button 4, anxious was not the word to describe his feelings or emotions. She was awake. Would she remember him? Kenshin rubbed his face and watched the elevator lights blink out the floors until the doors opened on the 4th floor. He walked down the hallway to her room, 409, took in a deep breath, pushed open the door, and walked in.
Kenshin glanced around the room and found that Nurse Takani and Dr. Gensai were the only people in the room. He looked towards the bed and saw movement. She was semi-conscious; rubbing her eyes, trying to focus as to where she was. Kenshin put on his doctor's mask, took her chart, and put a stethoscope to his ears to listen to her heart. He bent down and stopped as she opened her eyes and looked at him. He was lost again in those blue eyes. He saw recognition in those eyes and he froze as he hovered above her. She slowly reached out and touched his cheek; "Kenshin" she mumbled. He touched her face gently, silencing her voice with his fingers. "Please, do not say anything just yet."
She looked at him and then looked beyond him to the other people in the room. She nodded but whispered to him "Do you have my heart?" Kenshin stepped back from her in shock, watching as she fell back into unconsciousness; "Kaoru."
Kenshin pulled a chair up and sat down next to the bed. Watching her sleep gave him a sense of peace that he just could not explain. He reached out and slowly pushed her hair away from her eyes, gently gliding his fingers across her cheek, so soft, so pure. He pulled away and looked down at his lap, clenching his hands tightly together, and gave a start as he watched slim fingers clasp his own, bringing them up to her lips, kissing each finger tip. Kenshin looked up; "Kaoru."
He watched as she dropped his hands and blushed a shade of pink across her nose and cheeks. Her voice was husky from the lack of use. "Where is my necklace? Do you have it?" Kenshin watched the dark haired girl and slowly nodded. "Yes, Kaoru, I have your necklace." Kenshin slowly reached into his pocket and produced her necklace. She watched as he took out her necklace and she let out an audible sigh; does he remember! Does he have the other half! Kenshin watched her as she took her necklace out of his hand and catching her eye he pulled out his necklace, the other half. Kaoru looked at his necklace and then at hers and started to cry. He remembers, he remembers. Kenshin reached over and gently wiped away her tears. "Please Kaoru, please do not cry."
TBC
A/N: As I have been saying for the past three chapters, now four, this is not my profession…I never fully studied writing…it just came from my brain and I wrote it…so do not be harsh…catti
