Who was that Skateboarding Fool?!
By animeluverthatiam
Disclaimer: How I wish I owned Rurouni Kenshin… then I could divvy up the guys among my obsessive friends… but I don't, so I can't…
A/N: Again, I am so sorry about the lack of updates, but school is being evil and so is my computer… This chapter, hopefully, will have a lot of WAFF. Sorry if it doesn't though, as I said before, I'm not a good WAFF writer…
Chapter 16: Celebrations with Kaoru! Is She Acting Normal?
"Well, Kenshin, are we gonna stand here all night, or are we gonna go out and have fun?" Kaoru questioned, with an 'innocent' look in her eyes.
'Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! What am I gonna do!? A full night alone with Kaoru! I dunno if I'm gonna faint or run around laughing in a chicken costume! …Wait… where did that chicken thing come from…?' Kenshin thought, off in his own world.
"Hello? Earth to Kenshin! Come in Kenshin! Oh, no! We're loosing him! Quick someone do CPR!!" Kaoru teased, hoping to get some kind of response out of Kenshin. Well, she got one.
"ORO!? I don't need CPR!" Kenshin cried. 'Unless it's from you alone, Kaoru… Quit it! No perverted thoughts!!'
"Well then, lets go!"
Kenshin nodded his approval and began walking towards his car. Kaoru followed closely behind him, and when I say close, I mean CLOSE. Kenshin could practically feel her breathing on the back of his neck! Kenshin groaned inwardly. 'Must keep control… must keep control…'
After what seemed like hours to poor Kenshin, they finally reached his car, a blue 1995 Jeep Wrangler. Kaoru was surprised he actually had a car like most people his age.
Kenshin, as if reading her thoughts, said, "What? You think I skate everywhere?"
Kaoru shook her head and got into the car. Kenshin started it up and let it warm up a little before actually pulling out.
Together in the car, they drove in silence for about 5 minutes before Kenshin realized something. "Um, Kaoru? Where exactly do you want to go?"
Kaoru thought a little while before answering, "It's up to you, Kenshin. This is, after all, YOUR victory celebration."
Kenshin sighed. There were so many places he'd want to go, like home, for instance, but he wasn't sure if Kaoru would like any of his ideas.
So they continued in silence, both occasionally stealing glances at one another. One time, they actually locked eyes for a few seconds before they both looked away, blushing.
Kenshin glanced over at Kaoru, "Would you mind if we listen to some music?"
"Oh, no, I don't mind. It's your car anyway, Kenshin," Kaoru responded, blushing slightly because Kenshin had cared enough about her to ask if she wanted music.
Kenshin shrugged before turning on the radio. "I just wanted to make sure that you didn't mind if we had music. I know it's my car, but I like to make sure that my passenger is comfortable as well."
The radio, of course, didn't help the tense situation when it began to play a slow romantic song (A/N: I dunno which song. Just think of one you know!).
As Kenshin was driving, he saw a billboard with an interesting advertisement. "Hey, Kaoru, how 'bout we go to the Starlite Carnival? The sign says it's in town for one night only, and that's tonight." (A/N: I know, I know… Carnivals are so cliché, but you people wanted WAFF, so I'm giving it to ya!)
Kaoru thought about it for like 2 seconds before happily nodding her head.
Kenshin grinned as he began to drive in the direction of the carnival. Then he realized what had just happened. He had just asked Kaoru to a one-night carnival, and she agreed! 'Oro! Now what?! How will I be able to control myself now?!' Kenshin began to sweat bullets.
Kaoru, on the other hand, was ecstatic. She couldn't believe that Kenshin had asked her to a carnival! 'Now, how will this play out…? Maybe I can finally have some more alone time with him… and maybe I can tell him my true feelings.'
In almost no time at all, they arrived at the carnival. Kenshin parked his car, and, being the true gentleman he is, opened the car door for Kaoru to exit. She gave him her sweetest smile as she stepped out of the car. That one smile made Kenshin's heart do a somersault. 'My gosh, she is so beautiful… It's hard to imagine that this is the same girl that hated skaters…'
Kaoru saw Kenshin spacing out, so she decided to bring him back to reality by grabbing onto his arm. Kenshin blushed a few different colors of red, but nonetheless, he did not remove Kaoru's arm.
Together, arm in arm, they walked to the entrance of the carnival. The sun was just barely setting over the horizon as they bought their tickets. Kaoru looked around happily as the lights began to come on.
Kenshin simply walked beside her, smiling the whole time. 'I know she is already beautiful, but the look on her face now makes her all the more beautiful…'
"You're beautiful," Kenshin whispered, barely loud enough for Kaoru to hear.
Even though Kaoru heard what he had said, she couldn't believe it. "What did you say, Kenshin?" she whispered back, although a little louder than Kenshin had spoke.
"I… I said that you're beautiful, Kaoru," Kenshin repeated, a little louder for her to hear clearly.
Kaoru blushed a few shades of red before speaking again, "You know? You're not that bad looking either, Kenshin."
Kenshin was totally taken aback by this. He totally hadn't expected her to say that!
'That got him! Heheh, I love it when I can make him blush like that! He looks sooo cute!' Kaoru thought, smiling slightly.
Kenshin, hoping to stop the blush from covering more of his face, lead Kaoru towards the games. He looked around, seeing all kinds of games of varying skills. He wondered which he'd like to try first, 'Maybe the basketball one… I'm kinda ok in basketball.'
Kaoru stopped suddenly and pulled on Kenshin's arm to get his attention. "Kenshin, look!" Kaoru said excitedly as she pointed to a booth. "Isn't that the cutest plushie you've ever seen?"
Kenshin looked in the direction of the said plush toy. It was a giant teddy bear with violet fur and big blue eyes with a giant red bow on it. "Um, if you say so, Kaoru…" Kenshin replied, not really into the 'cute things' as much as Kaoru was.
"Kenshin, could you please get that thing for me? Please???" Kaoru asked, her face going into the-puppy-dog-eyes-and-the-slightly-pouty-face look.
There was no way that Kenshin could say no to that face. He sighed and looked at what task he would have to complete before he was awarded the over-sized bear. 'Oh man… why'd it have to be this??' Kenshin groaned inwardly.
The game that Kaoru had chosen was the one that Kenshin was the worst at: the dreaded keep the bowling ball in the indented area (A/N: I don't know the name of it. If you go to carnivals at all they have this game. It's the one where you have to push the bowling ball over a small hill, and it has to stay in the basin.).
Kenshin and Kaoru walked over to the booth, and the friendly old man that ran it greeted them.
"Hey there, sonny. You gonna try and win somethin' for your girlfriend there?" the old man asked.
Kenshin nodded, blushing slightly at the idea of Kaoru as his girlfriend. "How many times do I have to win this before I can get that bear over there?" Kenshin gestured towards the violet bear.
"Hmm… normally I'd say 3 times. But since you make such a cute couple, all ya gotta do is get it to stay once."
"Really?" Kenshin asked, growing more confident. 'Even I can get it to stay once!'
The old man nodded. Kenshin gave him the correct amount of money and took his place in front of the track. Kaoru stood back and watched Kenshin. "You can do it, Kenshin."
Kenshin nodded, he could do this! Kenshin gave a push that he thought would be just the right amount of force to get the ball over and keep it there. Good thing Kenshin was good at math, because his calculations were correct. The bowling ball stayed.
Kenshin sighed happily, glad that he was able to win something for Kaoru that she really wanted. The old man smiled as he took down the bear and handed it to the red-haired youth in front of him. Kenshin handed the bear to an extremely happy Kaoru. As a reward for his *ahem* efforts, Kaoru hugged him and then the bear.
"Have fun you two!" the old man said as they walked off.
Kenshin glanced over at Kaoru, who at this moment was still cuddling the bear. Kenshin, oddly enough, was jealous of the bear. 'That bear is getting more attention than me!'
Kaoru, as if hearing Kenshin's venting, walked closer to him and leaned her head onto his shoulder. Kenshin, again, blushed, but this time not as many different shades. He hesitantly put his arm around her waist. As they walked along like this, they both thought something at exactly the same time: 'This feels so right. We fit together like we were made to be.'
Kenshin cleared his throat, preparing to speak, "Um, Kaoru, don't you think it's be a good idea if maybe we put the bear in my car so you don't have to carry it around all night?"
Kaoru nodded. So, still in the same position, they went to the entrance where they got their hands stamped so they could go back inside. They walked to Kenshin's car, put the bear in, and walked back into the carnival.
Kenshin looked down at Kaoru, now her arms were wrapped around his midsection. "Are you hungry, Kaoru?" Kenshin asked softly.
Kaoru looked up into his eyes. She hadn't realized it before, but if you stare into a persons eyes, they can tell you exactly what they were feeling. 'All I can see in his eyes… is… love… love for me…' Kaoru's stomach growled loudly.
Kenshin chuckled, "Well, I guess that answers my question. Let's get something to eat, shall we?"
Kaoru nodded happily as they went towards the food area. The smells of the carnival foods invaded their senses. Kenshin quickly glanced over all of the types of food. He looked back down at Kaoru, "What do you want?"
Kaoru thought about it for a little while before answering, "How about a pizza to split?"
"Sounds good to me," Kenshin said as they walked towards the pizza booth. They ordered a small pepperoni pizza and 2 sodas. They made their way to an empty table near a small lamp.
There was where they sat and ate their food, sometimes stealing glances at each other. Kenshin looked up and waited for Kaoru to do the same. "How's the pizza?" he asked.
"It tastes great, but I'm almost full."
"Me too… You want the last slice?" Kenshin asked. Kaoru shook her head, so Kenshin took up the last pizza slice and ate it quickly. Kenshin looked at the time and realized that the fireworks were about to start.
Kenshin told Kaoru this, and she excitedly wanted to see them. Kenshin stood up, helped Kaoru to her feet, and together, they walked to the absolute best place to sit and watch the fireworks: the Ferris Wheel. (A/N: I know… even more cliché-ness… but I promised WAFF…)
Together, arms around one another to ward out the somewhat cold night, they stood in line. Finally it was their turn to get into one of the cabins.
They were loaded up and they slowly began upwards, stopping occasionally to let other passengers on. They sat on opposite sides of the cabin, both silent.
'This is it, Kaoru! This is the moment you've been waiting for! Just come out and tell him how you feel!'
'Oh, boy, Kenshin… Oh, boy… alone in here with Kaoru… I just hope I can tell her how I truly feel about her…'
"Kenshin." "Kaoru." They spoke at the same time, both blushing and looking outside.
Kaoru decided to go first. "Kenshin, I've got something very important to tell you… So if you could let me finish before you say anything." Here, Kenshin nodded. Kaoru took a deep breath, "Kenshin, I know when we met, I was very cold towards you. And that was wrong of me… very wrong… I should not of characterized you by what I had once before experienced with skaters… I thought you all were alike, that you loved rap, that you cussed even when there was no good reason to, and that you all…" here, Kaoru paused, as if remembering something she didn't want to. "…Well, what I'm trying to say is… Kenshin, I'm sorry of my earlier behavior.. and I hope that you can love me as much as I love you right now…"
Kaoru gasped. As quick as lightening, Kenshin was on her side of the cab, his arms around her in a tight embrace. "Oh, Kaoru, if only you knew how long I've waited to hear those words…"
Kaoru was so relieved, as well as Kenshin. Kaoru happily returned the hug.
However, almost too soon, the hug was over. Kenshin sat next to Kaoru and was about ready to say what he had to say. "Kaoru," he began, "I know that, well, you and I haven't known each other very long, but… I've loved you since the moment I met you. There was just something about you that… Well, you were someone who seemed like a very strong person. You are the most beautiful person I have ever met, both inside and out. And, I just want to let you know, even though you've already figured it out by now, I love you, Kaoru, and I always will."
Kaoru was almost on the brink of crying after hearing Kenshin's very touching speech. This time, Kaoru was the one to initiate the hug. Kenshin held her close to him, however, holding wasn't enough for him. He pulled back slightly and looked down into Kaoru's eyes. He, like Kaoru had earlier, saw nothing in her eyes but love.
Kenshin put his hand on her cheek. He slowly leaned down and pressed a gentle kiss onto her lips.
Kaoru was very shocked that Kenshin had been so bold, but that quickly faded as she began to return his kiss. The kiss stayed innocent, as Kaoru pulled back just as the first fireworks lit the sky. Her eyes sparkled with child-like glee as she watched the fireworks in Kenshin's arms. This was just the place she wanted to be, and to stay.
Kenshin sat also, enjoying the fireworks. 'Where the heck did I learn to be so daring…? Oh well, I guess it paid off…'
Almost too soon, the ride was over. Kenshin helped Kaoru out just as the fireworks ended. Kenshin checked the time. "Oh, boy! It's 11:00 already! I'd better get you home!"
Kaoru gasped at how late it was. "You're right! My dad's gonna kill me!"
They made a mad dash towards the entrance, trying to beat the rush out. Luckily, they did. They got into Kenshin car, and drove out of the parking lot.
Kenshin glanced very at Kaoru, who looked like she was about to fall asleep at any moment. "Where do you live?" he asked.
"Um, right past the skate park…" she responded sleepily.
Kenshin nodded, and was about to say something else when he realized that Kaoru had fallen asleep. He smiled to himself as he drove towards Kaoru's house in silence.
A/N: Whew! That was a lot of typing… well without further ado, here are my thank-yous:
DJ: Yes, this does have something to do with that song…
Tat_mine: I'm working on the lengths of the chapters… I'll get to them, don't you worry!
Silver RiverMage: Well, we shall see if he continues skating or not… I know… wasn't that just evil?
Mary: Well you found out… We're not quite sure what Kenshin was thinking about…
Chiki: That's ok. Yes, you seem to be a big softy. Thank you. Yea, I WAS a nice author, wasn't I? Yea, I'm ok…thank you for worrying though…
Lord-Hiei: Good thing… Oh, don't hurt yourself… Well here's the update! Good, keep your turtle…
Chibi Maylan: I'm ok now, thank you. Well here's the update.
Skipper: Yea, I wanted Kenshin to win anyway… Hope there was enough fluff in this chap.
swtrkgurlz: Hope this was enough WAFF for you. Ew, I hate tomatoes… Yea, I'd probably die too if I tried that move…
Fuuko-san: Yea, I was feeling nice that day… Here's the update, enjoy!
Queen of Shadows: Well, I'm glad you like my story. Man, I'm getting a lot of death threats lately… Well, I updated, so keep your squirrel army… That's not a bad idea… make Aoshi look like an idiot… Aoshi: *glare* Me: Eh heh…
omochi: I am not sure which of you is thinking dirty… Enjoy the update!
rumi-chan: Hope you liked the WAFF-y chapter then. I'm working on the chapter lengths… Yep, Kenshin is strong.
Redhead Samurai: Thank you. Enjoy the update!
D.J: (not sure if this is the same D.J. as above, so I'm putting it separate just to be safe) Yup, he won. Here's the update.
SakuraRyo: Thank you. Hopefully there was enough moments in this chapter for you.
LYKAchan: I liked that passage, too. Well, that's good. Here's the update.
dark-coyote: Well, I'm sorry for the wait…I've been very busy recently… There will be, I promise.
mewlw: Thank you. Here's the new chappy.
Spellcaster Inverse Gabriev: Thanks. It's ok. Yup, if you need directions to the Kenshin-R-Us outlet store, just tell me! Here's the next chappy.
kimoniken: Yes, that sounds like another good blooper scene…
A/N:(Continued) I still need more blooper scenes… so if you have any ideas just send them in! Well, until the next chapter, ja!