Controlling emotions

FreyA-wings

Chapter 3: The unexpected

Let me start by saying that this is a very short chapter. I just hope it won't lose your interest. I have edited this part as I already promised and hope you people enjoy

Disclaimer: DON"T sue me! I never intended to spoil you're rights for Rurouni Kenshin… I'm just borrowing it… for the sake of me… Ne! Copyright of Kensuke Yukimura is mine… that is it…!

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I was so comfortable. This feeling I haven't felt in a long time. It felt like I have lost it and even it was just a blur, I feel tremendously affected by it. The world was still vivid in my mind. I feel… happy… for the first time in a long decade.

Slowly, without meaning to do it, I opened my eyes. There was a shadow above me. Fluttering my eyes to open I saw a figure. And that figure was holding me really gently and softly, in a warm embrace. There was a scent. The scent was so reassuring I felt safer that I can stay forever in this tranquility.

I slowly opened my eyelids. So heavy! Forcing them to open I saw…

Kaoru's POV

I slowly opened my eyelids. It was so heavy that I was sure I would rather keep it that way. I opened my eyes and tried to focus.

'So you're awake,' I heard a voice say. I was suddenly alert and quickly opened my eyes to see 'him.'

It took some time for me to take everything in. I first looked at him, then at how my arms were intertwined around his neck, then to the fact that I was off the ground. He was carrying me; just like the day I had my broken ankle and saved my life. I was flustered.

'Get off of me,' I screamed, panicky all of the sudden.

'Chill woman,' he said, dropping me to the ground where I tried to stand up but failing miserably. I finally stood up and saw his face expressionless, carrying his and my bag. His body was so up right, as if he worked so hard to get toned. His reddish hair blew magnificently as the gush of wind came. I gulped… 'What happened?' I asked.

'You were sleeping yet again,' he retorted walking past me, 'I had to carry you home. I can't just leave you stranded in school all alone now do I?' he walked slowly. That was when I noticed that we were just half way down to my apartment. He carried me all the way here? I stood rigid in my place, still taking in the reality.

'Hey wait up,' I called after him. He didn't look back so I ran softly towards him. I wondered why he wanted to carry me home. Besides, we go to different classes. I sighed, irritated that he didn't respond to my call. 'Are you mute?' I nearly yelled.

He stopped abruptly and looked back at me, his figure emitting deep sensual yet dangerous aura. 'I helped you and as a lady, don' I deserve a "thank you",' he replied in a low husky tone that send shivers down my spine. I only stood in silence, wanting so say something but couldn't. 'Besides,' he said again, turning to walk again, 'it was about time you woke up. For a small girl like you, it was surprising to carry your heavy weight.'

That's it, I chocked in my head.

'Listen buddy,' I called back, running after him and waving my arms wildly, 'I didn't ask you to carry me round about the place or bring me back home. We didn't start off great and we aren't really in good terms. I don't see what other girls see in you. To me you are just distur-' I couldn't continue because I felt my foot trip onto something on the ground and I didn't have the chance to react.

Nearly to the ground, I felt strong arms around my waist. The arm forced me to stand up but only to hit myself against his chest. I was quiet. I was too bewildered to say anything. Speechless, I could feel the beat of his heart as I unconsciously had my ear against his muscular chest. His body scent was so intoxicating; it sends shivers down my spine. I could absorb the warmth of his body, feeling for the first time… peace and tranquility.

I realized what I was doing and pushed him away from me. I was red and speechless. My legs were a bit weakened and I wondered if he was the reason I get so easily weakened.

He didn't say anything for while until he heavily sighed and said, 'I guess now you will not need my help.' He took my bag from his shoulder and held it towards me. I didn't react at first but I slowly took my bag from his grasp.

After I took my bag from his hands, he started to walk pass me again. I suddenly felt guilty. He helped me so many times and yet I never did say sorry or thank you to him. I looked back to see his back facing me. His tall figure inanimate against the sun, his shadow cast great power. I twisted my eyebrows. I had doubts.

Kenshin's POV

I slowly walked after handing her the bag. The sun shone brightly on my face, the sunset too beautiful to a wait. I didn't glance back at her. She was being very selfish.

I actually didn't know why I like to help her or carry her home. It was as if I cared about her. No. that wasn't it, I assured myself. I was trying to be a gentleman. I laughed in my mind, knowing this wasn't true. Then what is?

I remembered her sleeping alone in her classroom, everyone had left school already. She looked abandoned, nobody came to wake her up or tell her to go home. As if no one really cared about her. Was it pity?

I glanced carefully at my hands. She was so light and soft, her curves not quite visible but real. Her face extraordinarily shone innocence and vulnerability. I was so taken aback by her virtuousness that I realized how contaminated I was. I recognized that I was not the right person for her. Her susceptible face made me apprehended my weaknesses.

Unexpectedly, I felt soft and small arms wrapped around my waist from behind. Startled, I stopped in my tracks when I felt this soft and petite body against me. I didn't have to guess who it was, but it still shocked me how she can be so forward.

'I'm sorry' she said in a voice barely audible to hear. I sighed quietly and enjoyed this new feeling that stirred within me. My heart was racing and I have never felt anything like it.

'I'm sorry I was being such a bitch to you,' she said again and I held her hand and squeezed it. She released me and I slowly turned towards her. Our bodies were not further apart and I yet could see her beautiful blue eyes.

She blushed and I made a small smile, thinking how cute she really was. 'I mean, I wanted also to say thank you. I… I never had the chance to say thank you for saving my life at least two times already.' My mood suddenly picked up and I smiled a genuine smile.

'I guess,' she said quietly, 'I am just not very good around guys nowadays. I have learnt not to trust them.' I gave her a confused look but she shook her head and I understood she didn't want me to ask further.

I sighed and replied in a better voice, 'maybe we should start anew again. Hello, my name is Himura Kenshin.'

She smiled and responded, 'Kaoru Kamiya, please to meet you.'

Kaoru's POV

I walked down the street just a few meters away from the apartment. After the new introduction between me and Kenshin, I have felt much happier. She told me he needed to get something from the shop just around the corner that we separated, taking our own paths while smiling goofily.

I heard thunder ahead and looked up to the sky to see it was getting darker. I groaned. I didn't really expect it to rain just now, damn, my new school clothes will get wet then.

Not taking any hesitation, I ran towards the apartment. Just when I was about to open the gate to get into the apartment garden I stopped dead in my tracks. I looked in front of me with my eyes and mouth wide open. I felt like my heart stopped beating. Fear and hatred spread through me as I recognize this person in front of me. This was one person that I have been trying to avoid. This was the man that set fuel to fire. This was the man that gave me pleasure and pain.

Just a few meters away stood a dangerously handsome young man, not older than 21 with silver hair and eyes that freezes your whole body, immobile. His tall figure shone beneath the street lamp and the sky darkened even more, as if welcoming a devil. He was tall and muscular but he also has an aura that I have felt once and never wanted to feel it ever again.

He turned around and looked at me. Seeing the shock plastered on my face, he just smiled viciously. I was tempted to run but his eyes hypnotized mine and I could feel his stare forcing me to stand still. I sweat dropped as he took a few steps closer towards me.

'Kamiya Kaoru…' he said in this cold and husky tone.

His words were so icy it sends shivers down my spine. Hurt and anger spread through me. Yes, this was a feeling I am very familiar with. I tried to ignore the pressure that had filled my heart. My mind has never been this confused. Everything just seemed so convoluted. I wanted to run, and hide and throw myself at him and hurt him and kiss him.

His head bended down and I could see he has a sad small smile on his lips. No! I ordered myself not to melt again. he had done this trick so many times I will see to it that I would not fail this test.

I didn't say anything. My mind went blank all of the sudden. As if his smile turned off every nerve in my body. I don't like this. I hate this.

'Why won't you say anything?' he said, his words slow and smooth. It made me shiver. 'You know I've missed you.' He looked at me again with his expressionless face and saw my face showed more than fear. He smiled, satisfied with the reaction. I was silent so he steeped forward slightly and slowly, trying to judge my reaction, like a white gosh visible in the dark. He moved even closer and soon his face was more than close enough for me to remember all the dreadful things that have happened in the past.

I was shaking uncontrollably, and I felt as if all the horrid memories of the past came in my mind swiftly and rapidly. He took even closer steps and I cringed.

'Yukimura…' I gasped.

Ditto! I have completed another edited chapter. I just thought I liked it when I edit this part. I hope this made sense to you and I hope it has been more not complicated.

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