I do I do

by kodomo kikilala

She waited for seven odd years for the day when she could loudly proclaim, 'He is married and I'm his wife'. And he ran away on their wedding night. K&K pairing.

15. I Do

Author's note:

Previously, there had been an accident in the lab where Kaoru was working and Enishi was admitted to the hospital. Kenshin thought that Kaoru was hurt and rushed to hospital only to find Kaoru being on top of a 'delusional' Enishi who thought Kaoru was Tomoe.

Kenshin later found Kaoru's sexy lingerie and found it difficult to control his 'dirty' thoughts afterward.

Warning 1: This chapter is not 'beta. My beta reader is pretty much busy coping with her life at this stage. I did checked myself, twice but it is not error free, not if the checking solely done by me.  So, do mind my language.

Warning 2: This chapter is between lime and lemon, I think.

Disclamer: I do not own any character in Rurouni Kenshin. I just borrowed them to improve my vocabulary and grammar. And Unchained Melody by Wright Brother and In Love With You by Regine doesn't belong to me as well.

I Do

Kaoru had waited for a good half an hour for Kenshin's return. She was getting worried. She took out her mobile phone, intended to call him. She turned on her phone – she had her phone turned off earlier as she was in the emergency room.

Before she could dial for his number, Kenshin came back into the room.

Kaoru was shocked to find him soaking wet in, she believed, his own sweat. "What happen to you? Where have you been?"

"I-I went around the hospital." Kenshin answered with a little hesitant.

"Huh? But you're soaking wet!"

"…" His running session did not entirely kill him impassion desire, after all. Even her angry little features had her so desirable that he had to ball his fist for control.

Sensing that Kenshin wasn't going to explain further, she continued, "You should go home and have a shower. Otherwise you'll be sticky and uncomfortable."

"No, I am fine. It will cool off. You must be hungry now. I'm sorry. Let's eat."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, let's eat. I'm hungry." He reassured her

They ate quietly and Kaoru noticed that Kenshin's posture was rather… stiff. She can't help but thought that he refused to make eye contact with her. She pondered on the possibility that he might still be infuriated over earlier incident.

"Kenshin?"

"Yes, Kaoru?" He dared not looked into those enthralling eyes, afraid that it would be his last straw.

"Are you still… mad?"

Kenshin had not expected that question and by mistake turned to meet her in the eyes. "No. Why do you ask?"

"Because you are awfully quiet and did want to look at me till now."

Kenshin's eyes widened. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean that. I was… There is just this something that is playing in my mind at the moment now."

"What is it?" She inched her face closer, her eyes sparkled. "Can you tell me?"

'Why does she have to look so cute?' A small part of him felt like getting away from her as far as possible while the other bigger chunk of him wanting to close the gap between them.

"Kenshin?" Kaoru began to worry when he was not responding. He was so deep in thoughts that she doubted it was her eyes that he was staring into. "Kenshin?" Her right hand laid her chopsticks across her dinner box and reached up to cup his cheek. "Are you alright?"

He felt her tender touch on his cheek. He automatically raised his hand to his left cheek, covering her delicate hand. His emotion conquered his mind and his lips inched, little by little, to touch hers. His eyes never left hers.

'Oh god… We are doing it in the hospital!' Her mind overenthusiastically screamed. 'Don't you dare move, Kaoru.' Kaoru was prepared to receive her first kiss but her heart was about to fall onto his lap.

"Tomoe… Tomoe…"

'Oh no, not again!' Both Kenshin and Kaoru whined the same time.

"Tomoe…"

That noise, from that hateful man, had really, really, really put Kenshin out of the mood. He felt as if a large tub of ice water had just poured over all him. He had lost of the fire within him. He was the first to pull back.

Kaoru was disappointed. "Maybe I should go look at him…" She said uncertainly.

"Hm…" Kenshin grimfaced and got up from the sofa. He walked towards the bed.

Kaoru sighed and stood up. That was not what she wanted to hear from him.

Kenshin honestly felt like jumping onto that man and take him for a punch bag. Never in his life he had thought of walloping a person so many times in a day that he started to lose count of his intention to do so. To say that he hated and loathed that son-of-a-bitch was a truly big understatement.

Kaoru touched his forehead, "The fever has gone down slightly. He is recovering pretty well." She sighed in relief and sat on the chair next to him.

"Tomoe… Come back to me… Don't leave me…" Enishi said extremely soft.

Kaoru smiled. "I am really interested to know this Tomoe," she looked up to find Kenshin pulling a stool out of nowhere and sat next to her. "That's all that is in his mind..." She looked at Enishi again with adoring eyes. "He really, really loves her."

Kenshin observed Kaoru expression.

Kaoru moved her arms but halted. "Kenshin, can I hold his hand? I just want him to sleep peacefully."

It took a while before Kenshin just nodded.

Kaoru smiled and held Enishi's hand in her own.

"Tomoe…" There was a note of relief when Enishi felt a warm hand wrapping his.

Kenshin's hand, uncertainly, crept up to Kaoru's other hand and entwined itself in hers. Kaoru squeezed back.

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Kenshin looked around the dim room and then stared down at Kaoru sleeping form. She was resting against his side. He stroked her cheek with the side of his index finger. He realized he enjoyed touching her while she was sound asleep. He wondered, would that be a healthy habit. He didn't think so. He would have to learn to caress her when she was consciously aware.

"Don't leave me, Kaoru." Without realizing, he pulled her closer - if that was even possible to begin with as she was practically snuggling up against him – with his arm around her, by her shoulder.

He took a deep breath and closed his eyes.

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"No. I am not going to work today."

"Kenshin, that is ridiculous!" She would have loved it that he intended to stay of work for her but the fact that she could not concentrate on taking care of the patient with his presence, it was not a good idea. "I promised, I will go home this morning."

"Why not now?"

"Kenshin!" She chided as quietly as she could managed. "You are making things difficult."

"It will be easier if you would just go home with me. This is a hospital. There are plenty of nurses here and doctors here. And his fever has gone down. He will be fine."

"Kenshin," she said in a pleading tone, "please understand. I would really go straight home once he is awake. I want to explain to him why he ended up on a hospital bed when he is awake. He is my employer. Our lab's employer, he needs to be treated well. Someone from the lab has to here to explain the incident to him."

Kenshin had wanted to ask, "Why does it have to be you?" but later thought that it was not very wise. He sighed heavily.

"Don't be a worry nut. That is my job. I promised that I'll be home before noon. He should be awake pretty soon." She flashed Kenshin an innocent smile. Knowing that she was winning the argument, she quickly turned Kenshin around and pushed him out of the room. "You better hurry or you'll be late."

Kenshin turned to face her. "Here," he handed the car key to her. "I'll get Sano to pick me up."

Kaoru stared at his hand before she took the key and nodded with a smile.

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Enishi was feeling really uncomfortable. He felt extremely warm and he was sweating profusely. He couldn't stay asleep any longer. He harshly flipped opened his cover, the same time he snapped open his eyes. Unfamiliar ceiling. He tried to sit up, however, found it difficult to do so.

"Try not to move too much. Your body is still very weak," Kaoru cautioned softly.

Enishi turned to his side and saw, 'Seijuro's whore?' ' What is she doing here?' "Where am I?" He slowly recalled the last thing his mind registered.

"You're in Kuraba Hospital. There has been an accident at…"

Enishi abruptly cut her off. "Why are you here? Where is Tomoe?" He faintly recalled Tomoe was with him the whole night. He suddenly dazed, blinked. Tomoe could not possibly be with him last night, he remembered. She was still in Shanghai.

"Er… Tomoe-san is not here. There had been an…" Kaoru failed to explain, again, as Enishi wasn't interested to know and interrupted her once again.

"I want to be discharged!" Enishi demanded.

Kaoru sighed inwardly. 'He is so much likeable when he is unconscious!' "Your body is still weak. The doctors have to…"

"I don't give a damn what those damn doctors say. I hate this place!" Enishi struggled to get up from his sleeping position.

Kaoru can't help rolling her eyes and got up to help him. 'Stubborn man.'

Enishi had wanted to flinch away from her hold but surprising and oddly found her touch to be rather comforting instead of repulsive – her hands were warm like Tomoe. This woman, he thought, smelled familiar and soothing. "What perfume you are wearing?" He uncharacteristically blurted out.

Kaoru blinked. 'What!'

Enishi cleared his throat and looked away from Kaoru, pretended that he did not ask her the question. Once Kaoru managed to sit him up, he demanded again without remorse, "Get me out of here." He pulled in irritation at the opening of his top. He was all sticky and he was really uncomfortable. It was agitating him.

Kaoru raised her brow. She guessed that she couldn't win him. From his temper, she was certain that his body was nurturing itself back to health. "Fine. I will get the discharge paper done. But before that, let me wipe away your sweat."

"No need for that." He said coldly.

Kaoru stared at him. "You looked really uncomfortable." She walked to the bathroom with the basin. "I will not discharge you unless we clean you." She was firm. At this point, she couldn't care less if Enishi was going to remove her from employment once he was well enough. She was determine to cool his body because he probably will get sick again being cooked in his own sweat.

'Who the hell she thinks she is!'

Kaoru came out from the basin. "Can you please remove your shirt?"

Enishi just looked at her.

Kaoru stood, waiting patiently.

Enishi finally removed his short without much protest. Kaoru sat at the edge of the bed and started wiping his back. The room was quietly except for the sound of the towel immersed into the water and water being squeezed out of the towel. Enishi breathed in and out calmly. He was strangely relaxed. The cleaning was indeed a good idea. However what worried him was he found an unusual comfort in Seijuro's whore. A comfort even Sayo could not provide but only Tomoe.

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It surprised Kaoru when Enishi had been very obedient and quiet, not making any fuss over everything. She wondered if he was too tired and his fever was staring to build up again.

"Your car is very clean and neat." Enishi complimented. He didn't mind being driven in a small car.

"Thank you. My… boyfriend is a neat person."

'Seijuro?' "I see."

They fell back into silent again.

When they entered Yukishiro's mansion, Enishi found it rather unexpected that Kaoru did not show the slightest indication of amazement. The only surprised expression Kaoru had was when Enishi said that there was no one in the mansion except them. Kaoru wondered how he managed to up keep the place. Enishi was really a loner, she decided.

Kaoru asked Enishi's permission to use his kitchen to make some tea for them. Enishi surprised himself by agreeing. Kaoru was really amazed with the kitchen. It was neat and organized. Someone did maintain the place well. She doubted it would be Enishi. An ego male chauvinistic person like him, in Kaoru's opinion, would not get his hands dirty with housekeeping chores.

"Is this Tomoe?" Kaoru asked excitedly as she held on a photo frame of a beautiful woman, in the living hall once she brought them tea. She was certain that Tomoe would be the one who did all the housekeeping.

Enishi blinked, holding his cup of tea, "Yes, it is."

"She's pretty." Kaoru was admiring the photograph when she suddenly remembered, "Would you like me call Tomoe for you? She must be worried. I turned off your handphone." She said bashfully.

"It is alright. Tomoe is not in Japan at the moment."

"Oh.." Kaoru began to understand why Enishi reacted the way he did last night.

"She'll be back." He smiled confidently to himself before he sipped his tea.

Kaoru didn't really know why Tomoe left him or what actually happened between the two of them but somehow, she felt sorry for him. She wondered whether Tomoe would really come back as Enishi strongly believed. She hoped that Tomoe will come back. She could tell that Tomoe was Enishi's pillar of strength.

"You haven't eaten anything since yesterday. I am going to make you something to eat." Kaoru got up and went to the kitchen without waiting for a reply from Enishi. 'While waiting for Tomoe to come back, I shall temporarily fill in the role and take care of you.'

By the hours, Enishi was gaining more interest in Seijuro's love interest. She was rather mysterious to start of with, yet, she seemed so plain. To say that she was plain ordinary girl, she was not. She was not at all fascinated by the luxury around him. He concluded that Seijuro had probably dulled her senses towards luxury. To place her in higher rank on the society's hierarchy, she did not possess any of the characteristic of the countless ladies he had dated. She did not even particular spend too much time on her appearance nor she speak rigidly and act like a doll. She was all natural. However, she maintained a certain poised in her. And her cooking was excellent, comparable to Tomoe's. This little woman front of him was really intriguing. Slowly, he saw the beam of light; what Seijuro saw in this woman. The fact that she, a stranger, had managed to stay in his house for more than three hours was something for him to ponder upon.

It suddenly occurred to him that he didn't know what her name was. "You haven't introduce yourself." He put his spoon down and looked at her sternly.

Kaoru stood in stupor. "I am so sorry. I forgot," she laid down her chopstick and sat up straight on the dining table, "My name is Kamiya Kaoru. I worked in your lab as a assistant scientist. It is a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Yukishiro… although under such circumstances."

'Kamiya Kaoru.' Her name has been imprinted in his memory bank. He didn't say a word and resumed eating, leaving Kaoru dazed.

'Weird…'

Kaoru's mobile phone rang. She had a worried expression on her face, Enishi noted. She excused herself politely and hurried to her phone in the living room.

"Kenshin…"

"Where are you, Kaoru? I called home but there was no answer."

"Hm… I'm at Enishi's place."

"What? What are you doing there?"

"He woke up and wanted to go home. So, I brought him home."

"… How long are you going to be there for?"

"I'm leaving soon. He needs his rest." Kaoru assured.

"Alright. I'll see you when I get home."

"Alright. Bye." Kaoru ended the call and walked back to the dining room. Enishi had finished his meal and she was pleased. After cleaning up, she told Enishi that she was leaving and left him her number- should he require her assistance. She informed him that she will drop by later in the evening to bring him dinner before she left the mansion.

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Megumi walked to the living area with a glass of juice in her hand after cleaning up the kitchen. She was observing Sano closely as she walked toward him. She crocked her eyebrows. He had the far away look in his eyes and his expression seemed troubled. "What are you thinking of, love?" Megumi eyed Sano suspiciously before she sat next to him on the sofa.

"I was just thinking," Sano raised his arm and went around Megumi's shoulder, "why that idiot has not makes his move yet. They are as how they are, even before they started." He took the glass in his hand and sipped it

"Idiot?" Megumi gently transferred the glass from Sano's hand to hers and drank.

"Yes, Kenshin, the idiot who is probably sitting at home right this very moment, waiting miserably for Kaoru to come back from delivering food to that Yukishiro guy."

"She still delivering food to him? Is has been three days, hasn't it?" Megumi asked questioningly.

"Yes, I bloody hell don't understand why she has to deliver food to him? Doesn't people like him have servant to serve him? I think he likes her."

"Sano darling, why are you concerning yourself with their business?"

"Because I care! That block head is too dumb stupid to make any further move. And before you know it, Kaoru is going to fall head over heel with that Yukishiro guy and where does that leaves Kenshin then?" Sano not remembering when but had somehow assumed the responsibility of making sure that Kenshin and Kaoru's relationship were running on a smooth sail. It was causing him worry and great annoyance when Kenshin did nothing. "Kenshin is not taking their relationship any step further." Although it wasn't likely that Kenshin would do anything intimate in front of Sano but Sano was betting on his life that Kenshin did nothing more intimate than holding Kaoru's hands.

"Darling, weren't they holding hand? I think that is a good start."

"That is about all that he does! I don't understand how his mind works at times. Kaoru will probably get tired of waiting for him and move on with that Yukishiro."

"Sano, everyone has their own way of working things out. Leave them alone. I am sure that he will think of something. Not everyone is susceptible to your ways of doing – charging all the way on the first attempt." Megumi rolled her eyes. A smile slowly made it to her lips when she remembered how Sano came on to her.

Sano grinned, knowing what exactly she was thinking right at that moment. "It worked for you, didn't it?" Silently he knew that he would not be that bold and blunt if he wasn't drugged prior. However, it would a secret that he would carry to his grave, as far as Megumi's concern.

Megumi ignored his remark. "Perhaps they are comfortable being how they are now." Megumi added, resting her head on the edge of his shoulder. "They seemed like the sort of couple that would take their own sweet time working things out. I think it is a good way to sustain a relationship." An envious expression masked her features.

"I doubt. I think three years is far too long to just walk around the bush." Sano said very softly, pulling her closer to him.

"Maybe. But the first year doesn't count. They were just getting to know each other."

"You were there when they first saw each other, weren't you?" Sano asked.

Megumi nodded.

"Then, you would have realized how their eyes were twinkled when they first laid eyes upon each other. The sparks was already there - first meeting." Sano's memory took him back to the first day of the semester in his final tertiary year. The scene was exactly how it would be in movies – Kaoru in her freshman year, whether it was coincidently or destined that she should stumbled upon him by throwing her books at Kenshin's feet.

That day, Sano only realized Kenshin was staring at a girl - walking from the opposite direction towards them - from afar when Kenshin all of a sudden went really silent in the conversation engaging him, Kenshin and Megumi. Kenshin was nailed to the ground, falling behind him and Megumi. He asked Kenshin what was wrong but Kenshin did not seem to register his question. Kenshin looked intently at the fair skin dark hair girl carrying a stack of books, looking feverishly around her – in search of something or someone. The girl, Sano remembered clearly, wore her pony tail up high causing her hair to swing from side to side like a pendulum.

When the girl finally gave up looking around comically, she looked ahead and stopped short when the girl noticed that Kenshin was watching at her. They engaged themselves in a staring contest for a good few minutes, ignoring the hustle and bustle surrounding them. Kenshin finally took a step forward and she followed suit. They walked toward each other and their eyes never leaving one another.

Sano was watching the both of them with great deal of interest. Sano had thought that they probably knew each other or perhaps had some form of history together but Sano grew up with Kenshin and he had never met that girl before. Sano looked at Megumi and her expression told him that she hadn't had a clue at what was going on as well.

The girl's footsteps were slow and graceful giving an impression that every step that she took would bring significant to her life, Sano reckoned. However Sano thought too soon when she accidentally, or not, stumbled against her own footing, fell forward and dropped all her books when she was just two steps away from Kenshin. Ignoring that a few thick heavy books could have landed on his feet, Kenshin moved swiftly to the rescue and held the girl from falling on her knees and palms.

"Are you alright?" Kenshin asked with utmost concern crossing his face, still holding her by her arms as she tried to straightened herself.

The girl looked up to Kenshin. Her eyes glittered. "I'm fine, thank you." Her cheeks slowly colored as she looked closely at Kenshin face. "I'm fine," she repeated before she gained her composure..

Without breaking eye contact, she extended her hand and began introducing herself, leaving her piles of books around their feet completely forgotten. "Hi! I'm Kamiya Kaoru. Nice to meet you." She flashed him a brilliant smile that froze Kenshin on his spot.

Kenshin robotically shook her hand in stupor. He was totally hypnotized by her that it didn't even occur to him that he should at least tell her his name in return.

Only then did Sano knew that they were total strangers. Kenshin had always been helpful and caring but what Sano saw with his own eyes – the way Kenshin had looked at her - was more than just Kenshin's good nature. He was certain that the girl would be 'the one' as both Kenshin and Kaoru continued holding each others hand, lost in time trapped in the world of their own. Sano watched them, thinking should he snap them back to reality.

"Kaoru…" Kenshin finally but just merely said her name softly and dreamily.

The girl further exposed her perfect white teeth in a smile as a response to his reaction.

Sano smiled at his own memory of Kenshin and Kaoru's first meeting. "He should have acted then. I don't know why it took him so-ooooo long just to hold her hand." Sano was back from his time travelling. At first he had thought that Kenshin was being too thoughtful of Kaoru to remain as just good friends while she was still studying. In Sano's opinion, Kenshin had always been old fashioned in his way of thinking.

"Maybe my presence is a hindrance to them." The thought suddenly attacked Sano. "You know how shy they both can be…" He trailed off thinking of the possibility.

"Maybe."

"Say, how about if I come live with you here and leave them some privacy?" He turned on his amusing tone, watching Megumi face.

"That's fine with me as long as you pay me rent." Megumi smiled gloriously.

"Rent!" Sano questioned disbelievingly. Shortly, his expression softened when he thought of something. "How about if I pay you rent in another term other than cash?"

Megumi looked at Sano cynically, suspecting he will be coming up with a cheeky solution. "What other way?" she asked nevertheless.

"Oh.. you know… in form of services…" He released his hold on her and turned them both, chest to chest. His face inched closer. "You know, the sort of services that you enjoy the most." He lustfully leered at her before his eyes cast down. His index finger planted in between her breast and slowly dragged down to her stomach.

"Sano…" Megumi arched her back slightly, trying to get away from his lecherous finger.

"How about that?" Without waiting for an answer, he spontaneously brought her down on her back on the sofa. He began to unbutton her shirt while necking her.

She was enjoying his ministration when a mobile phone played a tune. Both were too engrossed with each other to identify whose mobile phone was ringing and they couldn't be bothered by it either. It was not until the phone rang for the third consecutive time when Sano suddenly registered the ring tone.

He groaned, dropping his head on her chest for a second before he reluctantly but very quickly got off her and went to attend to his phone. He left his phone in her room.

"Hello," his greeting very soft.

There was silent. Very unusual. Megumi sat up from the sofa and looked at the direction of her room. Sano was still hiding in her room.

"What… now!" His voice was softly heard but immediately went silent again before he continued, "Alright. I will be there shortly." He ended the call.

"Who was it?" Megumi asked when Sano came out from her room.

"I need to go now, baby." He went back to the sofa. He sat down and buttoned up her shirt before he kissed her lightly on the lips. "There is someone who needs to speak to me urgently." He stood up.

"This is not one of your party animal friends asking to meet you at the pub, is it?" Megumi asked suspiciously.

"No, of course not. I have not been seeing them after I am with you. You should know better." He smiled and made his way to the door.

She stood up and followed him. "Then, who is it? Why do I have a feeling that you are reluctant to tell me who are you meeting. Are you hiding anything from me?" Megumi had to ask. She asked again when Sano failed to answer her question, "Is this a girl that you are meeting?"

Sano laughed. "No, silly…" He pinched her cheek. He thought for a while before he said, "I'm meeting someone important and when the time is right, you will meet this person."

"Why wait? Why not now? I am going with you." Megumi insisted. She didn't like the idea that he had something that she didn't know about. She had put her foot down from the start of their relationship that they should be honest with each other and no hiding any aspect of their life from each other.

Before Megumi could go and grab her purse, Sano gripped her wrist. "Megumi, now is not the time, yet. I… sort of need to prepare that person to meeting you."

Megumi crocked one of her brow.

Sano scratched the back of his head before he explained further, "This… person… is kinda of difficult to approach in a way. But for a good reason. So, it would not be wise to just introduce you to him abruptly," he hope that his reasoning was fair enough for her.

"Him?" Megumi was relieved to know it was a 'he' that her boyfriend was going to meet. Her mind quickly ran through a few possibility of the identity of that mysterious person. "Alright, I won't go with you. I understand," she said in spite of not really understanding why that person would need to be prepared before meeting her. She didn't have any dark secret – she came from a good family background. She was plain ordinary and pleasant, she believed. There was no reason why she should not be meeting this person on an ad hoc basis. She had assumed that this person had no knowledge of her. She sighed.

Sano tried to read her expression. "I promised I'll be back shortly," he kissed her lips. "About an hour's time. And we could continue where we stopped…" He winked.

She lightly slapped his chest with her palm and gave him a half smile. "Hurry. Go. Let's not make this person wait for too long."

Sano smiled, turned and left.

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Sano entered into Aoiya Hotel and headed to the lift. As he waited for the lift, he thought why Hiko had picked this point as they meeting place. He guessed that Hiko and Aoshi must had really got on pretty well which caught him on to think further; what were Hiko and Aoshi hiding from him? He remembered the night when Aoshi came over to the apartment for dinner.

The elevator door opened and Sano walked in. He hit the thirtieth floor.

Sano continued to brood over his musing. Kaoru and Kenshin seemed to put on their best effort to stop Aoshi and Hiko from being alone with one another. Why? He was still puzzled. If it had been just a business interest, he doubted that either Kenshin nor Kaoru would want to prevent them from meeting. There was no reason to. Unless, of course, Kenshin and Kaoru each had a dark secret that they wish to conceal and the meeting between the 'guardians' might just reveal confidentiality of one another.

The elevator pinged and automatically opened the door.

Sano shook his head as he stepped out of the confinement of the metal box and walked down the aisle.

He was speculating too much, Sano thought of himself. He grew up with Kenshin. He knew everything there was to Kenshin Himura, even Kenshin's true identity. What could it possibly be that Kenshin didn't want Hiko to tell to Aoshi! It was even more puzzling that Hiko had been in close touch with the Aoshi. His curiosity was eating him from within. Perhaps he should just ask Hiko since Kenshin was unwilling to share.

Sano turned and stopped in front of a door. He pressed on door bell. 'Why on earth are we meeting here?' he asked again.

When the door was opened from within, Hiko was at the door to greet him. "What took you so long?" Hiko turned walked back to the suite.

"Shishio," was Sano's only reply. He was puzzled. Assuming that Hiko did not know what he weren't home, it would take him a good forty minutes, the earliest, to reach Aoiya hotel. Why was Hiko complaining? He immediately disregarded the notion that Hiko knew that he was in town, in Megumi's apartment.

Sano walked behind Hiko into the suite. He could not help wondering why he was called here as he further into the suite. Hiko never asked to meet with him outside of the apartment. Never.

"Sit," Hiko ordered, his finger pointed to the sofa while he walked himself to the bar.

Sano obediently obeyed but his thoughts continued to conjecture wildly.

"Whisky?" Hiko asked with one his arm stretched out along the bar counter, palm resting on the edge while the other hand pouring the liquor from the bottle to a tumbler containing a large ball of ice.

The question completely halted Sano's wild guess. He turned and saw two short tumblers standing on the bar top. Hiko was already filling the other empty glass. "Aa…" he replied when he realized Hiko was still waiting for his answer. He watched Hiko walked towards where he was in the lounge. Hiko handed Sano the whisky before Hiko sat opposite, facing Sano.

Hiko said nothing. He merely observed the expression on Sano's face as he sipped his drink.

Sano had thought that it was very unusual for Hiko to be drinking anything other than sake. Western liquor was his choice of drink, not Hiko.

"So, what it is that you wanted to talk to me about?" Sano asked, opening the conversation. He had not the time to waste on watching Hiko sipped his drink in silence.

He had someone's arm to return to.

Hiko gazed at Sano before he said, "Of recent, you have been going in and out from Takani Megumi's apartment." It was a statement, not a question.

'Uh-oh. He knew.' "Yes, I am." There was no reason for Sano to deny. Hiko was bound to find out sometime anyway. He suddenly sat up straight up and rigid. He placed the drink on the glass coffee table.

"She adores Kenshin." Hiko stated matter of factly.

"Yes, she used to adore Kenshin. I was aware." Sano said with a straight face, unlike his usual speech pattern. "She still likes Kenshin, only as a friend."

"You are not her, how would you know where her heart belongs to?"

Sano countered Hiko's immediately. "She is with me now. And she is not that type of person who would betray her heart to be with someone that she does not have feeling for."

Hiko was delighted at Sano's stern determination but showed no sign.

"Are you serious with this relationship?" Hiko asked indifferently.

"Yes," Sano answered without giving a second thought. "I am committed to this relationship."

Hiko smirked and unexpectedly stood up. "I will not have a mere woman coming in between you and Kenshin, destroying the bond." He walked to the bar with his empty glass.

"That will not happen." Sano assured positively as he stood up and following Hiko's footstep.

Hiko reached the bottom of the counter and pulled a package. "Here." He threw the package to Sano.

Sano caught it in his hands firmly. He opened the bag and his eyes almost popped out. A large box of condoms that would probably him last for a year.

Hiko sniggered as mortification slapped crossed Sano's facial. "No grandchild of mine will be bore under illegitimate circumstances. You have been warned so them wisely. I trust that you know how to use them."

Sano's face went redder. He was utterly speechless.

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'I can't believe he actually gave me a box of condoms! A whole load of them! What does he think I am?' Sano thought outrageously as he drove back to Megumi's place. 'Why me and not Kenhin! He was the one who is living in the same breathing space with the girlfriend…'

'Yeah , right. Trust Kenshin to do something like that. He couldn't have the ball to grope Kaoru.'

A smile slowly made its way up to his face when he recalled what Hiko said about having non illegitimate grandchild. He guessed it was just Hiko's way of expressing a father and son talk. Oddly, he felt happy.

Out of nowhere, a brilliant idea, in Sano's own opinion, struck him by surprised. He grinned cunningly and then followed by laughter.

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A hand towel hung around Sano's neck. His hands were clutching at the end of the towel by his shoulder blade. He walked himself toward to the gym with the intention of looking for someone.

"Hey!" Sano called out when he found the person he was looking for.

"Hey," Kenshin greeted back. He exhaled heavily as he legs carefully lower the lever of the machine.

Sano went and sat at the bench of the weight lifter next to Kenshin. He lifted a dumbbell. "Why are you here after working hours lately? Why aren't you going home?"

"… It has only been three days. I just feel like working out. Is that alright with you?"

"Sure but what does Kaoru has to say about this? You being late for dinner."

"We have late dinner, recently. She delivers meal to that guy before we have dinner. I'll be in time for dinner."

"Why doesn't that Yukishiro guy have servants preparing his meal? Why she has personally to feed him?"

"Appearantly, he doesn't like being around people. So, he employs no full time servant to serve him." Kenshin's lips twitched as he explained.

"He doesn't like being with people and Kaoru has been frequent to his place?" Something did not summed up quite right Sano.

"…" Kenshin soured. He understood where Sano was getting at.

Sano saw his expression and figure that that moment would be the right time to ask, "Have you kiss her?"

Kenshin turned to stare at Sano. He did not answer.

Sano didn't bother to press for an answer. He already knew the answer. "Why not?" He asked.

"If you…" Sano was about to begin his lecture when Kenshin stopped him.

"It is not like I didn't try to, ok? So, quit nagging me on this." In Kenshin opinion, Sano could sometimes be far worst of than Hiko. His mind abruptly brought him back to two years ago when he tried their first kiss, then in the park, in front of the apartment door and finally in the hospital ward. Something or someone was bound to stop him from kissing her. He wondered if he was cursed, doomed never to kiss.

"So, what happened?" Sano asked when in few occasion, he was the source of interruption.

Kenshin glared at him and sighed heavily, unwilling to share any further of his frustration.

"Maybe your timing and atmosphere wasn't right." Sano threw in his own frivolous conclusion. Without waiting for Kenshin's sarcastic reply, he continued, "I have been seeing Megumi. Hiko knew."

Kenshin stopped what he was doing and paid full attention to Sano. "You mean you are dating her?"

"It is more than a date, Kenshin. I told Hiko that she will be the one." Sano stated.

Kenshin started to piece everything together, "So, those evening that you weren't around…"

"Yes, I was with her all the time. I think we are progressing pretty well." Sano smiled to no one in particular.

It was evident to Kenshin that Sano was content. "Since when?" he asked.

"A week after the flower fair." Sano was contemplating, again, whether or not to tell Kenshin that he had help from Kaoru's love drug meant for Kenshin. Very quickly, he decided not to. It wouldn't be right.

"I see..." Kenshin smiled. "And you didn't tell me until now?" Kenshin smirked.

Sano grinned sheepishly and scratching his head, "Ah… Well… Anyway, I want to ask you and Kaoru to double date Megumi and I. You know, officially, introduce Megumi to you guys as my girlfriend. At least it will clear Megumi's name of Kaoru's record."

Kenshin nodded. "So, where do you have in mind?"

"This Friday. Let's dine together at Soho's and then we can go the club nearby," Sano planned out.

"Clubbing?" Kenshin was not sure he or Kaoru want to join him and Megumi in the next Friday evening's agenda.

"Dance with her, Kenshin. Make her feel cherished on the dance floor. Romanced her, and then kissed her." Sano tipped. "I won't be coming home with you that night." He winked and nudged Kenshin's arm.

"Clubbing!" Kenshin asked again.

"Yes. It worked. Trust me. Otherwise why would people go to club to look for a good lay?" Sano reasoned.

Kenshin raised his eyebrows to Sano's reasoning but nevertheless, agreed to Friday evening arrangement. He had no plans for him and Kaoru anyhow. Further, if Sano managed to win Megumi over, surely, Sano's wisdom was not just theoretically implied. Kenshin was willing to give it a try.

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Kenshin sat in the living room, waiting for Kaoru to get ready. Sano had went out earlier to pick up Megumi. They will meet at the restaurant. Kenshin suddenly smiled when he thought of his little plan for that night. He did a quick checked in his mind on the things that he needed.

Kaoru room door opened. Kenshin heard it and he stood up to meet her. If it was possible, his jaw would have dropped the floor. He stood stunned, his eyes trailing Kaoru from head to toes and back to the head again.

Before Kaoru came out from her room, she was confident that she looked good and it would make Kenshin proud. However, the look on Kenshin's face shook her confidently slightly. "What's wrong? Do I look weird?" She was worried. This is the first time she wore what she was wearing.

Dark maroon skin tight leather like mini skirt. Sleeveless V-necked fitting top that showed him all the curves that he wanted to see. The top bared her shoulders, cutting in deep at her collarbone and went round her neck. He would see the white thin strip of her stomach. Although more than a little exposed, she looked fabulous, in Kenshin's opinion.

"No… Not at all. You look good. Really good," Kenshin nodded absentmindedly. 'Sexy, would be a better word,' he thought. Her high heels brought out her long slender legs and it was really an exclusive sight. Was he going to allow her to walk out of the apartment looking like that, risking having other males ogling at her?

Kaoru sighed in relief. "I thought I looked weird. I was prepared to change."

'Maybe I thought tell her that this outfit doesn't really suit her,' Kenshin carefully thought. "You are showing more flesh than usual but you look good," he said instead. He didn't have the heart to lie to her when he saw her happy face of his approval.

"Great. Let's go," Kaoru turned around and walked to the door.

Kenshin eyes widened when he realized that her top half her back was bare. Was he really going to let her walk out looking like that? It was common for women to dress in clothing that covered barely enough, however, it didn't sit well with him for Kaoru to walked out looking like that. Showing her outline of her curves was one but baring too much flesh was another.

"Kaoru," Kenshin called out.

Kaoru turned around, "Yes?"

"You are going to walk out just like that?"

"Oh… You reminded me. Thank you." Kaoru went back into her room and came out with a short black leather coat. "Ok, I'm ready."

Kenshin stood stupor for a while, uncertain of how he should broach the subject.

"Kenshin, what's wrong?"

He looked at her and finally said, "I'm sorry. Let's go." He can't bring himself to tell her. For the rest of the evening, he would just have to make sure that he stood closely behind her, blocking all view.

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Kenshin and Kaoru were the last the arrived at the restaurant. Even Misao and Tsunan were already there. Misao had banned Aoshi from joining them, afraid that he might ruin the evening. She knew of Sano's plan and Aoshi would be an obstruction.

Dinner went on really well and everyone had a good time. Except for Kenshin who was a little conscious as to who might be staring at Kaoru's bare back.

As planned, after dinner, they took a short walk along the streets to a nearby club. Sano had reserved a table near the dance floor.

The club was not exactly what Kenshin had expected. It wasn't too overly crowded and the club did not play extremely funky loud music. He learned to appreciate the coziness – a good place for friends to get together and drink a little.

They sat comfortably, enjoying their drink and conversation. Sano pulled Tsunan back and whispered to his ears, "I didn't ask you to come along to sit and mop around. Ask her to dance already!"

"Are you crazy? Look at Kenshin. He probably kill me!" Tsunan defended. "I'm not doing it."

"He won't kill you. Glaring doesn't kill." Sano smiled. "Are you going to help them out or not?"

Tsunan hesitated. "Alright, alright. And if I died, I will haunt you every time you make love to Megumi!" He sighed and heavily heaved himself up from his seat.

"Hello Kaoru." Out of nowhere, Enishi's face suddenly appeared from behind Kaoru and said softly to her ear.

Kaoru was startled. "Enishi, what are you doing here?" She stood up, "I thought you have flown to Shanghai?"

Enishi smiled producing no explanation of his sudden appearance. A few days ago, he overheard Kaoru conversation with a person named Sano and he knew she would be at the club that night. He had given excuse that he wanted to meet Seijuro although he knew very well Seijuro would not turn up. He had wanted to see her but he denied his true intention.

"I'll be leaving later, tonight. I wanted a drink and saw you here." Enishi said. He was a little surprised to find her in a tight outfit. She looked good. She had her hair down. It looked silky soft, like Tomoe's.

Feeling that Kenshin and the rest were looking at her and Enishi, Kaoru began to introduce her employer to her company.

Enishi wasn't interested in knowing the name of the people she was with. He ignored her friends and asked, "I would like to dance with you?" He held out his hand, turning his palm over.

She looked at him, stunned. She turned to look at Kenshin, wondering would it alright with Kenshin if she danced with her employer. Kenshin stared at Enishi but Enishi did not flinch the slightest.

Enishi pulled Kaoru by her hand to the dance floor. He led her to a dance.

Sano restraint him when Kenshin almost jumped from his seat.

"It is just a dance, Kenshin. Relax. Don't make a scene." Sano said.

Kenshin sat back and took a deep breath.

Sano had planned for Tsunan to dance with Kaoru, stimulating Kenshin. He knew that Kenshin was shy about dancing in the public. He didn't expect a real rival to come and swept Kaoru to the dance floor instead. Perhaps his little stimulating plan would work after all.

Kaoru sighed and dance to Enishi's dance rhythm. She should have known that her employer would not take no for an answer. "So, what time is your flight?" She asked.

"In three hours time. And I will bring Tomoe back with me." He was determined.

Enishi's phone rang and Kaoru heard it. "Not answering the call again?" During the time when Kaoru was taking care of Enishi, she noticed that he had deliberately not answering his calls.

"No, not this one." Enishi had not wanted to talk to Sayo. Not when he was with Kaoru. He noticed that Kaoru had light make up on. He stared down at her reddish lips.

"Why do you do that? Not answering call, I mean." Kaoru heard his phone ringing again. "Maybe it is important. You should answer it. Maybe it is Tomoe." She blurted out.

Enishi clarified, "It's not Tomoe."

Kaoru shook his head. The phone continued ringing. She felt sorry for the person trying to contact Enishi. "Even if it is not Tomoe, it would be rude not to answer. You shouldn't give out your phone number if you don't people to call you." She can't help nagging.

Enishi merely smirked. He was more certain that he was genuinely interested in the woman in front of him. It wasn't just the curiosity of her relationship with Seijuro. He wanted to know the woman itself. His hand gripped tighter on her lithe body and without warning changed the dance rhythm. He dipped her low.

Kaoru gasped, taken aback. She looked at him bewildered.

"Tomoe loves tango and I am an expert at it. So, don't worry, you won't fall. I'll guide you," Enishi smile assuredly.

Kenshin's temper flared. Sano held Kenshin's arm, shook his head. "They are just doing the tango. Don't over react." Although Sano had said it nonchalantly, deep inside him, he didn't like the way Enishi held Kaoru or the way Enishi smiled at her.

The music switched to accommodate Enishi and Kaoru. They both caught the attention of the whole dance floor.

Kenshin watched Kaoru danced gracefully with another man. His knuckled were turning white. It didn't helped when Misao commented, "Wow! He is an expert. Lucky her…"

"You dance well. I am surprised." Enishi complimented.

"We had to learn dancing." Kaoru remembered how she and Misao had to be insisted on learning social dance.

"We?"

"Ah… never mind…" Kaoru was enjoying herself. It had been a while since she last tangoed and Enishi was true to his words – he was good.

The dance step was completed with a low dip. She felt great. Enishi carefully upright her. His hands were caressing her lower back. He stepped in closer and lowered his head to her ear.

"When I come back, I want you to meet Tomoe." Enishi whispered.

"Alright. I would love to meet her." Kaoru agreed.

Enishi grabbed by the side of Kaoru's arm and moved closer. "Wait for me." His breath ghostly brushed her cheek.

Kaoru felt a tingle but it wasn't the same sensation that Kenshin gave her. She dismissed the notion that Enishi was trying to lead her on. He was clearly in love with Tomoe.

Sano saw through Enishi's obvious flirtation. "Ok. You can go now." He released the leash on Kenshin.

Kenshin jumped up from his seat and without warning grabbed Kaoru by her arm, causing her to almost lose her footing in her heels. "Let's go home, Kaoru." His tone indicated that he was not at all pleased.

Kaoru had wanted to ask what was wrong but his eyes informed her that it would be best not to ask any question and to put up with his unreasoned request quietly. "I'm sorry Enishi, I have to go," before she could even complete her sentence, Kenshin was already leading her out, "You have a safe trip."

His grip on her hand firmly - tighter than usual, disabling her to enjoy the warmth of his palm. She kept silent of her discomfort. She didn't even get to say goodbye to Misao.

Enishi looked at the scene displaying in front of him. He was trying to remember the name of the man who dragged Kaoru away from him.

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The ride home was unusually quiet. Too quiet.

"Kenshin," Kaoru softly "are you upset?"

There was a long moment of silent before Kenshin answered, "No." He kept his eyes on the road, never once glance at her direction.

It was an outright lie and Kaoru knew it. "Liar," she muttered under her breath. She, in turned was getting upset over Kenshin cold attitude. She sighed heavily before crossing her arms on her chest.

He heard her but did not response. He sighed. He didn't know who he was more furious with – Enishi or himself for causing the strain that he was in at the moment.

Again, they set into a silent mode.

When they almost reached home, Kenshin finally opened his voice. "Kaoru…"

"Hm…" Kaoru was looking into the night, trying to forget how bad the evening had gone by.

"Kaoru…" His tone softened, almost pleading.

Kaoru turned around and looked at him, "What is it?" She was starting to worry when out of a sudden he called in that tone.

"I-I… Would you care to dance with me when we get home?" He didn't know why he felt embarrassed but he did. He dared not turn to even take a peek at her.

Kaoru was dumbfounded. Just moments ago, they engaging in a cold war and now, he was asking her to dance. She began to think that Kenshin was rather unpredictable. Definitely a good trait, she reckoned.

"Kaoru?"

She smiled silly. "Yes."

Kenshin finally grinned broadly.

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When they reached the door to the apartment, Kenshin turned around and asked, "Kaoru, erm… Could you wait out here for a while?"

Kaoru looked surprised. She nodded, anyhow. She wondered what he had up his sleeves.

Kenshin smiled broadly and let go of her hand. "I won't be long." He opened the door and went it.

Kaoru stared blankly at the door. She felt a little silly. She looked around to check whether any of her neighbors were around to witness her standing idly along the corridor. It was very quiet. She didn't know what she could do. She wondered briefly how long Kenshin intend to make her wait outside. She smiled when she guessed the possible surprises that he was going to give her. She turned, facing the walkway and started walking up the corridor, her arms swinging by her side. She walked up and down the corridor twice before Kenshin opened the door and squeezed himself out. He stood with the door behind him.

Kaoru stood in front of him, smiling, "What are you hiding? Can I go in now?"

Kenshin took both her hands in his, "Not yet. You'll have to close your eyes." A little mischief was spotted playing in his eyes.

Kaoru tilted her head to the side and smiled as she asked, "What are you up to now?" She nevertheless closed her eyes, a smile still curving her lips.

Kenshin watched her with her eyes closed for a moment before he opened the door behind him. He carefully led her into the apartment, to the living area with both his hands.

Kaoru was surprised when a soothing scent ignited her senses. Chamomile perhaps, she thought. She fought the urge to open her eyes. Her feet stopped. There was silent. "Can I open my eyes now?"

"Yes, please."

Kaoru slowly peeled her eyes opened and her eyes grew wider when she looked around the apartment. Kenshin did not turn on the light but the apartment was brightly lit by, she suspect, scented candles. She turned around on her spot, watching in awe. Colorful candles of different sizes and shapes were everywhere. 'Beautiful,' was the only thing that came to mind.

Kenshin vigilantly observed her expression. The smile on her face that grew wider by the second was simply… priceless. Without taking his eyes off her, his hand reached to the back of his pocket and he pulled out a remote control.

Whoa! My love, my darling, 'Unchained Melody' started crooning and Kaoru turned to look at Kenshin, tongue tied.

I've hunger for your touch,

Kenshin tossed the remote to the sofa. He extended his hand, bowed politely and asked, "May I have this dance?"

Alone. Lonely time.

And time goes by, so slowly,

Kaoru nodded and took his hand. He smiled and upright himself. She almost jumped when he placed both his hand on the side of her hip, hanging on the spot loosely. She placed both her palms on his shoulders. She was trying very hard to stifle a giggle about to break lose. They danced to their first song.

And time can do so much,
Are you still mine?

They slow danced, keeping a small distance between them. She drowned herself in his mesmerising orb while she took in the lyric carefully.

I need your love.
I need your love.
God speed your love to me.

Lonely rivers flow to the sea, to the sea,
To the open arms of the sea.
Lonely rivers sigh, wait for me, wait for me,
I'll be coming home, wait for me.

The first song ended and came the second one…

Just a gentle whisper told me that you're gone
Leaving only memories where did we go wrong
I couldn't find the words then, so let me say them now
I'm still in love with you
Tell me that you love me, tell me that you care
Tell me that you need me and I'll be there
I'll be there waiting

I will always love you, I will always stay true
There's no one who loves you like I do, come to me now
I will never leave you, I will stay here with you
Through the good and bad I will stand true
I'm in love with you

Now we're here together yesterday has passed
Life is just beginning close to you and I
And I promise to you I will always be there
I'll give my all to you
Living a life without you is more than I can bear
Hold me close forever and I'll be there
I'll be there for you

Her feet automatically closed their distance and her hands left his shoulder, going around his neck. She rested her cheek on his shoulder, enjoying his hold, his warmth.

I will always love you, I will always stay true,
There's no one who loves you like I do, this I promise,
I will never leave you, I will stay here with you,

He felt Kaoru's chest pressing against his. He swallowed. His hands moved away from her hips, slowly moving up to her bare back. The bare contact of his palms against her skin was delightful. She smiled when she felt his warmth caressing her back. His head dipped into the crooked of her neck. He breathed in her scent before instinctively kissed the base of her neck.

Through the good and bad I will stand true, hold me closer,
Our love is forever, holding us together,
Nothing in this world can stop us now,
Love has found, love has found the way…

She felt warm moisture on her neck and brought her head up to level with him squarely. He looked at her with a pair of yearning eyes. Their face was close. Before both their conscious mind could kick in, Kenshin closed the gap between their noses and lightly pressed his lips on hers. She closed her eyes to endeavor her first kiss. She was hesitant at first, not knowing how exactly to return his kiss. He carefully invaded inside her mouth with his soft flesh. She accepted his invitation and uncertainly, lapped gently against his inside her mouth. Their first kiss lasted for a while before they broke away for air.

They stared into each other eyes. Neither spoke a word. As if reaching a nonverbal agreement, they resumed kissing. Only this time, they kissed with a little less shyness. They gently twisted and turned inside one another's mouth, taking the time to map each other's mouth. His palms pressed against her back, bringing her even closer to him. Her arms tighten around his neck. His palms pressed harder. She never seemed to close enough for him.

His hand, having mind of its own, stroked her back up and down. It stopped at the small of her back, enjoying the curve there. Satisfied, his hand moved daringly, along side of her hip. It went further down until it found the hem of her mini skirt. It ghostly circled around her thigh. She did not protest. His hand slowly went up, under her skirt. It wasn't until his fingers went under the side of panties when she registered where his hand was. She gasped in his mouth, her body unwillingly flinched.

He immediately pulled out his hand from under her skirt and took a step away from her.

She was taken aback when he very quickly kept a distance between them.

His eyes were wide, wavering. He was terrified. He lost control of what he was doing. "I-I am so sorry. I shouldn't…" He turned to leave.

Everything in her world stopped when she watched him turned away. She could only hear her heart beating vigorously. 'Kaoru! He is leaving! Do something!' "Kenshin, no!" the sand in the hour glass continued to pass down quickly when she grasped his wrist before he walk away for good, leaving her in despair. She fiercely pulled herself causing her chest to hit on his, one arm hooked around his neck and forcefully kissed him. Unlike her earlier kisses – shy kisses – she was determined and firm without doubt.

He was shocked.

She slowly pulled back and released his wrist. "Don't leave." She hugged him tightly. Her face burrowed at base of his neck. She whispered softly, "I love you…"

He couldn't believe what he just heard. He gently pushed her away by the shoulders. He wanted to look at her face. Her eyes glittered and told him what he wanted to know. He cupped her small face with his hands and kissed her again.

The chain had been completely broken. He gave in to his desire. His kisses were smoldering hot. His hands were aggressively roaming and exploring, wherever within reach, her small frame. His hand followed the curvature of her breast before he scooped her up into his arm without breaking their passionate kiss. He carried her to his room without looking as he knew the apartment by heart.

He gently laid her on the bed. His arms stretched out and his palms pressed firmly on the mattress by the side of her head, supporting his weight. He looked at her intently. His breathing was almost panting – quick and shallow. His eyes, burning in the flame of lust, told her he wanted to do so much to her, with her but he did not move. He just looked at her, trying to read her expression – seeking her thought, her permission. She stared back into his eyes. She was ready. She had always been ready.

Slowly, he lowered his head.

Encouraging him, her arms went above him, locking it around his neck. She tugged her arm, bringing him down at a quicker pace. Against gravity she arched her head, wanting to meet his lips.

As his lips closed in to hers, his right hand left the mattress and rested lightly on her naked skin, the side of her waist. His thumb slowly caressed a small area of her skin. She did not flinch. Cautiously, he glided his hand up her body and slowly pushing up the material covering her, exposing more of her fair smooth skin. His fingers stopped at the wiring of the bra below her breast. He traced the edge of the semi hard material, waiting for approval to go beyond the guarded line.

She tightened her hold around him. She gave herself submissively to his ministration. Giving her all without doubt, allowing him to complete them…

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Author's note: There, done. I have kept my words although I am a little doubtful to what I was writing for the last section. I hope that reader will be happy with what I have written. Anyway do leave me a review and tell your honest opinion.

This will be longest chapter that I am ever going to write. Re-read my own writing was really something. Hopefully no one fall into 'zzzz' mode while reading. I do know some part of the story is pretty dry. Does anybody think that I tend to be very repetitive?

Thank you for reading and taking time to leave a review.