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"dialogue"
'thoughts'
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+Chapter 5+
As sudden as the change of climate, Soujiro stood behind Kaoru.
"Where are you guys going?"
Then he said another sentence that really ticked Kenshin off
"Kaoru, can I come?"
Kenshin immediately stepped in front of Soujiro.
"Seta,…."
As if the heavens were afraid of Kenshin's anger, Sano popped into view and interrupted him.
"Hey Soujiro! We were wondering if you would like to come and hang out with us. Were going to a nearby malt shop, so you wanna come?" Sano panted as he spoke.
"Okay…" Soujiro then faced Kaoru. "So, I guess I'll meet you on Monday?"
"Okay, see ya on Monday." Kaoru said, also noting Kenshin's annoyed expression. After Sano went the opposite way with Soujiro, Kaoru asked Kenshin…
"Don't you like Sou?"
"Why would I like him?"
"He is really nice, you know."
"Yeah right…He's nice to you coz he likes you. He's nice to the others coz he wants to get closer to the people close to you, and that is because he likes you. He aint nice to me coz he likes you, and I am the one preventing him to express to you that he likes you."
"Oh that's absurd, Kenshin. And if it were true that he likes me, you know that he can't steal me from you, you should have realized that by now."
"Then, I'm sorry… I was just afraid that he would be the one who will be the cause of our misunderstandings."
"If we were to have any misunderstandings, we should talk about it. Promise we'll do that?"
"Promise."
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The two then went out of the building and into Kenshin's SUV.
"Buckle up Kaoru. You don't want me to get arrested, do you?"
"Where are we going?"
"Do you want to go to the amusement park?"
"Amusement park?" Kaoru's left brow slightly raised.
"From the tone of your voice, I presume that you don't want to go there."
"No no no Kenshin. I was just surprised that you would like to go there."
"Why? I think amusement parks are amusing."
Kaoru just giggled as a response.
Kenshin drove to the amusement park's parking lot, and then they went towards the entrance area.
"Miss, two passes please." Kenshin requested.
The lady gave them their passes, and then they went inside the amusement park.
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"I want to go to the roller coaster!" Kaoru excitedly exclaimed.
"R-roller c-coaster?" Kenshin's face paled.
"Yeah! C'mon!" Kaoru grabbed Kenshin's hand and ran to the line leading to the roller coaster.
"Kaoru, I think that the roller coaster is dangerous…" Kenshin tried his best to halt Kaoru from dragging him.
"If you're scared, you better stay here. I don't mind going there alone."
"I ain't scared! I'm just worried."
"Whatever Kenshin."
"…"
"So you coming?"
Kenshin jogged towards Kaoru. They sat at the middle part of the coaster, and buckled themselves.
After a few screams (from Kenshin, that is.) they stepped out of the coaster. Kenshin ran to the nearest trash bin and…vomited.
"Are you okay?" Kaoru tried her best to hide her giggles but her effort went down the drain.
"Fine. What are you giggling about?"
"You (giggle) scream (giggle) like (giggle) a girl!" then her control of her laughter snapped.
"Be thankful that I went with you there. Though I was a little loud up there, I went to the roller coaster because I love you, you know."
"Don't use your mushiness to conceal your fear, Kenshin."
"What I said is true."
"Whatever…fine…let's eat!"
And Kenshin's fear of the roller coaster was forgotten…
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They spent the whole afternoon riding the stuff at the amusement park. When the sun died away from the sky, they watched the superb fireworks display. They went home at half past nine.
"Hey, Kenshin…"
"Yeah?"
"I really enjoyed this afternoon."
"I know you would."
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Kenshin drove Kaoru to her house. When she was secure in her home, he went to his own home.
Kaoru stepped into the shadows of her bedroom. The only light seen was from the light emitted from her ringing cell phone…wait…ringing cell phone?
She flipped her phone open, and she saw 'Soujiro' on the screen of her phone.
"Hi Sou!"
"Hi Kaoru""Why did you call?"
"I told my parents about the first day school. They were really grateful that you were kind to me, and introduced me to your friends. They would like to invite you to have lunch with us tomorrow. Is that okay with you?"
"It's okay. Can you give me your address? What time will I go there?"
"I can fetch you there. Give me your address."
"…145 Rose Street……"
"Okay. Be ready at half past eleven okay?""Okay, Sou. See ya."
"Bye."
Kaoru flipped her phone close. But after a few seconds, she flipped it open again.
"Hello?""Hi Kenshin"
"Miss me already?"Kaoru giggled first before speaking
"Hey Kenshin, I hope you planned nothing for us tomorrow. I'll be going to Soujiro's house tomorrow."
"And why would you go to that guy's house?""His parents would like to thank me, I guess. You know, for helping him out on his first day of classes."
"His parents sure make a big fuss over his first day of classes."
"Kenshin.." Kaoru's tone was a bit scolding.
"Fine, as long as he does not hit on you. When I find out that he touched a single inch of your skin or a single strand of your hair, he will experience what it feels like to have no air entering his lungs."
"Kenshin, don't be too cracked up from this thing."
"Whatever Kaoru. I have a right to feel certain feelings particularly when it comes to you…especially when you are with him"
"You're over reacting."
"I'm just looking out for you."
"Fine then. Bye"
"I love you Kaoru""Love you too. Don't be worried about me, okay?"
"Okay. But don't forget to call me when you're home."
"Okay."
She flipped her phone close, then she went to do her night routines.
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Kenshin, on the other hand, just arrived to his house when Kaoru called. He wasn't sure about her going to that guy's house. But he would find out later on if this Soujiro had done something bad to Kaoru.
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Three knocks on the door caught Kaoru's attention.
"Hi Sou-chan!"
"Hi Kao."
Kaoru gave Soujiro a quick hug then they went in Soujiro's car.
"Sou, why did your parents want to meet me?"
"What do you mean?"
"Why make a big fuss over someone's friendly gesture towards a co-student?"
"Well, I have a very painful past…"
"Care to tell me?"
"Well, when I was I child, I studied various martial arts styles. That was the reason why kids of my age avoided me. They thought I'm violent. Well, everybody avoided me for the longest of time; I never had any friends. At all.
"That is so sad."
"Imagine me eating at the cafeteria alone. When I talk to someone, they always give me a phrase as a response; no one really cared for me back there. So when I got transferred here, my parents were really grateful when I told them that someone cared to make me her friend and a friend of her friends."
"Now I understand. Who do you ask for help when you're experiencing dilemmas?"
"I ask no one. It had always been me and myself."
"Oh. Don't you have any siblings?"
"I'm an only child. That's why my parents want me to study various styles, to be able to defend myself. Do you know that many people are trying to harm me?"
"And why is that?"
"Because I am the sole heir to my family's company and estates. Many people, including some of our relatives and high –ranking employees in our company, are trying to get rid of me so they can have the company for themselves when my parents die."
"I'm sorry to say, but I think that your life is so complicated."
"You have no idea."
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They finally arrived at Soujiro's house. His house, rather mansion, is so beautiful. The modern interior of the house fits the style of the house.
They proceeded to the living room of the house, to meet with Soujiro's parents.
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"Mom, dad, I would like to introduce to you Kaoru Kamiya. The one you would like to meet."
Kaoru bowed her head to Soujiro's parents.
"Good day, Seta-san (Kaoru faced Soujiro's father)" "Good day, Seta-san (Kaoru faced Soujiro's mother)"
"Nice to meet you Kaoru. I've heard you're the one who……"
Kaoru and Sou's parents conversed during lunch. After lunch, they went to the living room. Their chat was cut a bit short when Sou's father's phone rang. The person on the other line informed them that one of their clients from Germany have arrived, and would like to meet them.
"Kaoru, were very sorry to leave you so soon. I hope you can drop by another day."
"I would take that invitation, Seta-san."
"Bye Kaoru. Soujiro, take care of her!"
Soujiro and Kaoru bowed before Soujiro's parents leave.
"Kaoru, would you like to go outside?"
"Sure Sou."
Soujiro led them to the garden, a part of it composed of a garden maze (you know how it looks like, right?). They entered the maze.
"Kaoru I have something to tell you."
"What is it, Sou?"
Soujiro held Kaoru by her shoulder, facing him.
"I don't know how to tell you this…Kaoru, I really like you."
Kaoru's eyes widened, as wide as saucers. When she finally found her voice, she spoke up.
"Don't you think this is a little bit too soon?"
"Nothing is too soon for love." His grasp on her shoulders tightened.
She just found herself being kissed by Soujiro. His kiss was sweet and not demanding. At first she can't move because of her shock, but when she had gathered her senses, she pushed him hard and punched him square on the face. Soujiro fell back, with his nose bleeding.
"Don't dare touch me! How could you do this to me! You know I already have Kenshin!"
"Kaoru I really, really like you. I don't think Kenshin is the right person for you!"
"Don't you dare tell me how and what I should feel! I thought you were my friend! Kenshin was right about you!"
Kaoru was very angry with Soujiro. She ran out of the Seta Compound. She hailed a cab; Soujiro was frozen in his spot at the Garden ground.
'How can I do that to her? Stupid Soujiro……'
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Kenshin was disrupted from his leisure time (in front of his flat-screen television) due to the knock on his bedroom door.
He opened the door, to be greeted by one of their maids.
"What's the problem?" Kenshin asked the maid.
"Sir, Miss Kamiya is here."
"Well, where is she?"
"She is at the family living room, Sir. Shall I lead her here at your room?"
"No, that won't be necessary. I'll be there in a second. Please resume what you're doing, thanks."
The maid bowed at Kenshin, dismissing herself.
Kenshin put on a casual shirt before going to Kaoru. He jogged down the long stairway. He saw Kaoru sitting at one of the plush couches; she is seating with her back to him.
"Kaoru?"
At the sound of her name, Kaoru snapped her head to the voice's direction. When she saw Kenshin, tears began to swell up on her eyes, causing Kenshin's brow to furrow.
Kenshin ran to her side at the sight of her tears. He sat beside to her, and gathered her in a firm embrace.
"Kaoru? What's wrong?"
Kaoru just cried on his chest, Kenshin rubbed her backing slow motions. When she finally paused crying, she faced Kenshin at looked at him in the eye.
"Love, what's wrong?"
"K-Kenshin, you were right about him. I should've listened to you. I'm so stupid, I didn't notice his intentions."
Kenshin held her face between his hands, and looked at her eyes intently.
"What are you talking about? Did that Seta do something wrong to you?" Kenshin's voice was menacing. He was right, there is something wrong about Kaoru going to Soujiro's house.
"H-he took advantage of the absence of people in his house. Kenshin, he kissed me!"
Kenshin was so angered by the fact that someone kissed his girl. He was right; she should've listened to him.
He did not move from his position. When he found his strength to move, he slowly hugged Kaoru. He did not say anything nor blame her. He knew that Kaoru needed his firm hold, to tell her that she's okay.
"K-Kenshin? Don't you have anything to say to me? Won't you blame me for this incident, because I did not listen to you?" She said as she raised her head from his shoulder.
"I don't think you were wrong. You only trusted him, as you trust your friends. But surely, you know now that you shouldn't come close to him now, right?"
He hid his bubbling anger from Kaoru. He needed not to inform Kaoru of his plans on Soujiro.
Kaoru nodded.
"Kenshin, he said that you were not the one for me. As if he wants to point out that we are meant for each other. Kenshin, I feel so furious at myself; I should've listened to you. I am sorry."
Kaoru's head dropped, but Kenshin (with his two hands cupping Kaoru's face) raised it, and encouraged her to look at him.
"Unquestionably, he wants to separate you from me. Kaoru, will you promise me that you will not come close to him? I am worried that he will be the one who will take you away from me."
"I promise."
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Kaoru stayed at Kenshin's house until three-quarters-of-an-hour past seven. She did not want to go yet, but Kenshin insisted that she should go home and take a rest. Of course, he took Kaoru to her house.
Kenshin is on his way home. He thought about going to Soujiro's and warn him to stay away.
'He has a lot of nerve to do that. He does not know whom he's meddling with. No one touches Kaoru and goes away with it. I'll show him to whom Kaoru belongs to.'
His eyes were burning gold; he tried his best to control his aggressive side hours ago, when he was with Kaoru. She doesn't have to know this side of him; it is reserved for those who cross his way. And Soujiro is one of them.
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(Next day)
Soujiro drive his way home. He turned right, the usual way he takes. A car, going opposite of his direction, is directed towards him. Both cars halted when their bumpers were about a meter apart. Soujiro angrily stepped out of his car, at the same time; a furious redhead emerged from the other car.
Kenshin's face was terrifying. His eyes were gold, and his expression ready to inflict pain on the person in front of him.
Soujiro, on the other hand, wore a placid face. He knew Kenshin would be furious with him. He knew that whatever Kenshin would do or say to him, he deserved it.
"Himura"
"Seta…I think you have a debt to pay. And the price for your sin is not cheap."
With the end of that statement, Kenshin began to move towards Soujiro.
Well, that is the end of chapter five. I'm sorry to leave a cliffhanger. But where is the suspense if I will tell everything in a chapter?
I hope you have read the 'ATTENTION' part at the beginning of the chapter.
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