A/N: I would've updated sooner but my brain decided to freeze up. Plus my computer went all fritz-o and deleted what I already started. Here's the first chapter. Hope you all enjoy!
This one is for you Cy', I love you.
Thank you for the lovely reviews. .
Disclaimer: I do not own Rurouni Kenshin.
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She picked at her food, he watched her as she nibbled and munched on certain things. There was something on her mind, and he knew it had to be bothering her badly with the way she looked. Once Yahiko was done with his meal he ran off to get to the bath house before anyone else.
Kenshin began picking up the dishes, and he sat next to Kaoru and pour her some tea, after pouring his glass he smiled at her and softly spoke.
"Kaoru-dono, what is on your mind to make you so silent?" his eyes fixed on hers, when she turned to face him.
"Nothing, Kenshin.." she said sipping her tea before speaking once more, "Just wishing."
"I see. Wishes are good to be made, are they not?" He sipped his tea as she shook her head, he cocked his head slightly to the side and said, "Even if the wishes seem out of reach, they are still great to have."
She sighed, and stood up, "Pardon me, but I don't feel like talking this moment." she wandered off and left Kenshin sitting there alone.
He sighed heavily, he knew she was thinking about him. It becomes more and more obvious day after day, he played as if he knew nothing. He wanted nothing but her happiness, but he fears that if he brought her into his life. That soon his sins from his past would of caught up, and he would have her in harms way.
He stood to his feet, and took the tea pot and two cups to be washed before walking out of the dojo.
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He leaned against the beam once more, the sun had set, and it was dark out. No form of light other than the crescent moon and the stars. He looked up and admired the sky for the simple beauty it had.
Once again, a sleepless night. He allowed a small sigh to escape his lips before leaning his head back against the beam that supported his back. He closed his eyes and allowed his mind to wander to the issues that keep him from his slumber.
He knew Kaoru hurt because of him, and that was the last thing he wanted to do, was let Kaoru be hurt. He wanted her, to be his. His Kaoru, the woman in his life that he would treasure and hold , but there was always something stopping him. At first it was her lack of interest, or so he thought. Now, his past, too much of a burden for her, is the excuse.
The Battousai. He got that name for reason, he was once ruthless, and a lot of people were still seeking revenge on him. He couldn't place her into a relationship where there is always a chance of her getting hurt, emotionally, or physically. He also couldn't allow her to live in doubt if she'd be alone because of it. It wasn't right.
His head turned as he heard a light clicking noise approaching him, he watched her slowly stop at the sliding door to the dojo. She wasn't aware he could see her yet, he just smiled.
"Kaoru-dono, it's very late in the night, is there something bothering you?" His eyes set on her, she jumped startled and slowly approached him.
"I see you're awake too, Kenshin, can't sleep either?" She sat next to him, resting her elbow on her knee, and her chin in her hand. Her stare was intense, and her eyes shined amazingly in the small amount of moonlight.
"No, sleep seems to escape me tonight. Feel like conversation?" he watched her blush and look at the ground before hearing her mumble something that he almost didn't catch.
"I should apologize for my moodiness earlier." her eyes stayed fixed on the ground, and she heard Kenshin laugh softly.
His hand, touched her cheek, causing her eyes to look into his, his soft eyes stared into hers, as her cheeks warmed up gradually from the now darker blush on her cheeks.
"Everyone, has their moments of bitterness, Kaoru-dono. So need not to apologize." he moved his hand as he shut his eyes, just to open his eyes quickly when she grabbed it.
"Kenshin. I want to be here for you, like you're here for me. You help me so much in so many different ways, and I feel like I almost can't repay you. I know you were thinking about something, sometimes it's best to think alone, sometimes it's best to have someone to think with.." she said holding onto his hand tightly, letting her hair fall in front of her face.
"Then think with me, Kaoru-dono.." he said softly, and pulled his hand from her grasp, holding his arms open.
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He has done this, quite a few times, when she's needed comfort, without her knowing, how much it soothes his soul. He brushed a lock of hair out of her face, while keeping his arm around her waist, he traced his finger down her cheek, she was so innocent while she slept. He placed his other arm around her keeping her warm.
He laid his head back, looking to the sky, before whispering softly to himself, "If you were mine.. I'd give you the sky, and hand pick each and every single star. If you were mine.. just if you were mine.." he said before closing his eyes and slowly drifting off to sleep.
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Her eyes were open, and he didn't notice, a big smile on her lips, she whispered, "I hope this isn't a dream.." and nuzzled her face into his chest, to return to sleep.
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A/N: Okie, another chapter. Again, sorry for the long delay, I was working on it then my computer deleted my work.
Thanks again for the reviews.
And I'm sorry for such short chapters, and the OOC-ness of Kenshin and Kaoru? I'm trying to be cheesy romantic.
This one is for Cy'. Je t'aime my love.
Please Review.