The next few days went by slow. Our new company arrived . It was the same gentleman whom I had met previously. He was a quiet man and didn't talk much it made me wonder if he was even sane. His name was Kenshin Himira, he didn't sound foreign but he sure looked it with that bright red hair.
I'm no flirt but goodness he wouldn't even look me in the eye which made me more curious to look at him.
Was I that unattractive?!
My father although usually protective opened his arms and doors to this total stranger like they were best friends.
I didn't know how to react.
"Hello Miss Kaoru, my name is Kenshin. You can call me by my first name if you like but I won't force you that I won't" He stretched his hand to me.
I shook it but didn't say anything, I was contemplating how to act .
I looked him in the eye, he was startled and looked away ,I mused; "So Kenshin how long have you known Sanosuke?"
He answered, " Well I met him last spring and we have been friends ever since. I helped him out in a unjust brawl and we just been buddies since, that we have"
I don't know why but his pleasant behavior set me off to a bad mood. It's unusual for me to be mad but something about this man made me feel this way.
Sanosuke came by that same evening , "I'm so thank for for you and your father Jou-Chan , and just letting you know Kenshin single . He'd make a great husband for you"
I rolled my eyes at that and he just grinned .
Kenshin our guest, was more at ease with Sanosuke , he actually acted normal joking around and not being so polite. I had to say now that I looked at him he was quite attractive, it's not a first glance attractiveness . It comes in waves that slowly hit you then by the time you realize what's happened it's too late.
His small frame was actually quite fit. His hair smelled good too I had got a whiff of it when I did his laundry just because I was a bit curious.
Sanosuke wedding would take place in a few days and me working with Kenshin became a regular thing, My father was quite adamant that I help him in the kitchen and learn how the food would be made for the wedding day .
Kenshin was an excellent cook but with me as his pupil it did not go so well.
He admitted to me , "You know I don't usually say that there's bad cooks in this earth but I must admit Mrs. Kaoru that you'd be the first woman I say that cannot cook , but your a great help in the kitchen. "
"I'm sorry , I don't get around in the kitchen much " I replied sheepish but honestly I have been practicing dishes to impress father for a while but I never seem to make any improvement.
He reached for me ,my heart became pounding as he pulled some food from my hair , " You had a little something in your hair don't worry I got it out."
I could feel my face beat red . "Thank you "
I don't know how these romantic feelings come upon me but I was swooning over this red headed mystery and I wasn't sure why I felt this way.
Over the next few days it became apparent just how attractive he was and how difficult it would be for me to work beside him.
"Kaoru can you pass me some rice " he chimed sitting across from me.
"Sure , here you go" I gave him the rice carefully . It was just us two at the house the wedding was tomorrow and father left to make some last minute arrangements.
He ate most of the rice then set it aside , he looked at me deeply so deep I could feel his gaze . He stood up and came closer to me and grabbed my hand gently . Although he looked at peace I could feel this sexual pulse radiating from him .
I could not breath. I could feel myself wanting him the lust to kiss this man whom I did not know very well. It was unlike me , this sheltered woman that I am to even think such thoughts about him.
It was so strong. I could not hesitate. I didn't know much about love but I knew we had sparks.
He grabbed me softly then roughly I grabbed him back.
His scent masked me as I tugged at his clothes pulling him right to me as he kissed me, lips touching, our tongues dancing around each other, I had never kissed anyone but it' seem to come natural .
I blinked in surprise , had I really been imagining such an occurrence happening? The rice bowl shaking in my hand, my pulse beating so fast it was very uncomfortable.
He looked questionable towards me , "Are you okay ?"
No!!. "I wanted to scream at him but I was so embarrassed , how could I even think about him like that. He was barely taller then me! I gasped internally . Don't think about it! Don't think about it!
My legs could not lie to me they were on fire for wanting him. I looked at him trying to keep my cool, " So when will father be back ?"
He took a quick sip of tea, " In an hour or so, I can't say for sure"
I'm sure my face screamed I want you!
How obvious could I be! Sure an hour or two alone with him!!! What was I to do just keep imaging dirty things !
He got up from the floor carrying his finished rice , "Well I'd better get going I have some chores to do"
I sat there silently until he left , what was I to do with this?!
I have a crush on Kenshin !
