Picked On

Chapter 2

Kaoru had had her life threatened. The rest of her first day didn't go smoothly. Everyone in the school had heard what happened in the gymnasium.

Kaoru had a tough time getting to her classes. She still didn't know where they were. Kaoru was so scared that she didn't even ask for directions from students nor from teachers. She also had a tough time knowing that kids were watching her every move.

I don't like it here. I want to go home. I want to die. Who will protect me? she wondered.

Kaoru got to her last class of the day. It was art. The teacher welcomed her into the class. Kaoru looked at him. He was wicked handsome. he had his hair styled like a turkey. He smiled politely down to her. "Hi there. My name is Mr. Gentatsu.

Kaoru felt a blush appear on her face. "Nice to meet you," Kaoru said looking up at the tall teacher. "You will be sitting at the back table with Kenshin," said Mr. Gentatsu pointing down at the end of the classroom. He was sitting alone at a big table.

Kaoru gasped in fear. Kenshin was staring right at Kaoru with dangerous amber eyes. "It's ok. He's harmless," said Mr. Gentatsu. Kaoru started walking towards Kenshin. He's harmless huh? Then why did he threaten my life?

Kaoru gulped in fear. She didn't take her eyes off Kenshin. She sat across from him. She couldn't take the staring contest so she averted her gaze.

Well, well, well, look what appeared at my desk. A little scared raccoon. This should be a fun year, thought Kenshin. The teachers voice startled Kaoru. "Alright class! I want you all to paint what you're thinking right now. Use whatever material you see fit," said Mr. Gentatsu. Then he took his seat.

Kenshin didn't budge, but Kaoru did…away from him. She wandered around the classroom until she found some markers. She also got a huge sheet of white paper. She sat back in her set and got to work. She also took out her CD player since she saw everyone listening to her own music. She popped in her favorite band: Evanescence. Album Origin. (My fav. band)

Kenshin got up as soon as Kaoru sat down. He grabbed some paints. He worked in silence along with Kaoru.

Kaoru sketched what she was thinking. In 35 minutes, she was done. The picture was her in a cemetery lying dead on her own grave. Her wrists were slit. A butcher knife was discarded by her side. Tears waterfalled down her eyes.

Kenshin had his eyes wide. He grabbed the picture from Kaoru. "Are you insane!" he yelled. "Give that back!" yelled Kaoru. but Kenshin didn't despite Kaoru's protests.

The whole class looked up from drawing. They had actually heard him scream over their music.

Even Mr. Gentatsu was surprise. "Is their a problem Mr. Himura?" he asked. "Look at Kaoru's painting!" yelled Kenshin. He held it up for everyone to see. All the students groaned in disgust.

Mr. Gentatsu got up form his desk and walked over to Kenshin and Kaoru. He took the picture from Kenshin. His eyes widened in fear. "Miss Kamiya, this is great detail, but do you care to explain the picture?" he asked.

Kaoru had had enough. "It's what you're going to do to me anyway!" yelled Kaoru to Kenshin. "You threatened to end my life!" she yelled glaring daggers at Kenshin who glared right back. "Fuck you bitch," said Kenshin. "I'm sure you'd want to," said Kaoru. The class "Oohhh" at this.

"Alright you two, enough! You both have detention today for 2 hours!" yelled Mr. Gentatsu. It was his turn to glare. He glared at Kenshin and at Kaoru who flinched. "But," Kenshin started, but Gentatsu shushed him with a glare. Kenshin and Kaoru took their seats.

"Way to go geek," said Kenshin. Kaoru didn't retaliate, instead she looked at him with huge tears. Kenshin widened his eyes. She has beautiful blue eyes. There's so much emotion behind them. thought Kenshin.

Kaoru gathered her things and left for home. Kenshin watched her go. He sighed. "Miss Kamiya where are you going? Class isn't over yet," said Mr. Gentatsu. "Away from here," said Kaoru without a second glance back.

Kenshin ran after her. "I'll get her back," he said. Mr. Gentatsu had his doubts but he trusted Kenshin, after all who do you think was his top student?

Kaoru ran down the halls not caring where she was going. She saw a sign that said "EXIT" but it led to the basement. "Shit," curse Kaoru looking around at old desks and a huge boiler.

Kaoru turned around and saw the one person she didn't want to see; Kenshin. "What are you doing? Following me!" she yelled. She was enraged. Kenshin didn't say anything. He just walked up to her. Kaoru backed up afraid.

He pinned her up against the wall. "That's far enough," whispered Kaoru. Kenshin grabbed her forcing Kaoru to look at him straight in the face. He looked into her eyes. "You have beautiful eyes," he said.

Kaoru cocked her head in confusion. "Come again?" she asked. "I didn't mean to be mean to you when I first saw you," he said. "Everything I've done to you today, I hope you'll forgive me for I apologize," said Kenshin letting her go. He closed his eyes and opened them again.

Kaoru awed. He didn't have the amber eyes that had frightened her. This time he had gentle violet harmless eyes. "Apology accepted. But why did you hurt my feelings in the first place?" asked Kaoru; wanting some answers NOW.

Kenshin sighed. "Okay, here's the whole story. What I'm about to tell you, you can't tell anyone. Me and Mr. Gentatsu are undercover police officers. We are here because there have been multiple murders in Kyoto. We think these murders are connected to this school somehow. I thought you might be the culprit, so that's why I had to test you," Kenshin finished.

Kaoru fell over anime style. "You TESTED me by hurting my feelings then threatening my life!" yelled Kaoru while hitting Kenshin on top of the head. "Oro!" said Kenshin as he fell to the floor.

"Hey! I thought you'd be able to dodge that!" said Kaoru. "Oro," went Kenshin again. Kaoru sighed. "Okay, look. I'll help you with your investigation. Maybe I can help," said Kaoru. Kenshin stood straight up. "NO," he stated firmly, his eyes in violet slits.

"Why?" she asked. "It's dangerous enough just having that bitch Tomoe as my pretend girlfriend. She's a total slut," said Kenshin. Kaoru chuckled.

"Listen the only reason I told you this is so you won't get emotional. Plus I think you've had a rough day. So from this day on, do you want to be my friend out of school?" he asked her.

Kaoru was skeptical to begin with. Then she jumped in his arms. Kenshin easily caught her slim body. "Sure," she said. Kenshin put her down. "So swear you won't tell anyone?" asked Kenshin. Kaoru swore over her parents grave.

"By the way, do you think you can keep acting like a victim of teenage torture?" asked Kenshin. Kaoru nodded her head. "How hard could it be? I had to deal with it every day of my life," said Kaoru sadly.

"You really had it rough," said Kenshin. Kaoru nodded her head. "I pity you," said Kenshin while he hugged her. "Tell you what, as soon as this case raps up do you want to go out with me?" asked Kenshin. Kaoru had never been asked out before. "I think I would love to," said Kaoru.

"Okay. now we have to go back to class," said Kenshin as he regained the amber eyes. He looked at her. "You coming?" he asked. "You have scary eyes," said Kaoru. "Don't mind the eye color. I promise I won't hurt you," said Battousai. "Okay," said Kaoru who walked right up to Battousai.

"Okay act like you don't want to go back," said Kenshin as he grabbed Kaoru gently on the arm. Kaoru began to kick but not scream. He led her back to class, careful not to hurt her.

They entered the classroom. Everyone wasn't surprised Kenshin had managed to catch her. "I got her," said Kenshin holding Kaoru. "Thank you Kenshin," said Mr. Gentatsu. "Both of you take your seats and don't forget about your detentions," he said.

Kenshin grunted. He led Kaoru back to her seat. "I think we fooled them," said Kaoru in a whisper. "I think we did too," said Kenshin. Neither of them talked to each other...until later on in detention.