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As usual, standard disclaimers apply.
Kaoru deftly wove through the hallways of the Death Eater's headquarters, leaving her unfortunate guiding trailing like a beaten puppy. It was the last place she really wanted to be but she knew better than to piss Battousai off. If he could rattle Misao, he must have been in a fiery mood earlier on. Misao could and would ignore most of the tempers that were occasionally thrown against her.
Her black trench coat whipped behind her as the grand teak doors opened to show Battousai and his crew.
"Sorry I'm late. Traffic was a bitch." Kaoru apologized airily like she was talking about the weather. Uninvited, Kaoru took the couch that was directly opposite Battousai, keeping the longest distance she could between them.
"You sounded like you had a lot of fun. Pray tell, what did you do to our friendly neighborhood officer?" Battousai asked, his face a mask of blankness.
"I just gave him a free dye job, courtesy of me. The hot pink streaks will wash off eventually. Would you like to see my work?" Kaoru answered easily.
"Naturally," Battousai drawled as Kaoru shifted to bring out a digital camera. Pressing a few buttons, she showed the image of Saitou dyed top to toe in hot pink. His expression was murderous, which only serve to make him look more ridiculous. She handed the camera to Sano who brought it to Battousai while trying to not laugh his head off.
"He looks better now, doesn't he?" Kaoru asked impishly. Battousai's eyes widened as a smile tugged his handsome lips.
"Why he does. It's wonderful that you had decided to give him a makeover." Battousai lifted his eyes to pin Kaoru with a piercing gaze.
Kaoru smiled winningly as she fought the urge to bolt. Battousai looked at her as a lion would his prey, sending beads of cold swear down her spine.
"What did you want to tell me that you couldn't tell my people?" Kaoru asked cutting quick to the chase. She really wanted to leave NOW.
"I just wanted to show you the hospitality that you showed me the last time," Battousai drawled. "It's only polite."
Kaoru's raised eyebrows told him that she did not buy a word he said. "That's generous of you, Battousai but I'm not used to such politeness. People on the street rarely have manners."
"All the more we need to indulge when possible." Battousai smirked as he deliberately raked his eyes up and down Kaoru's figure.
Biting her lip to prevent any stupid statements, Kaoru mentally counted to ten to reign in her temper.
"Why don't you try our caviar?" Battousai asked with his eyes laughing. "It's the best the world has to offer. In return for your delicious wine." The purring of the word 'delicious' was not lost to Kaoru who accepted the dish with a nod of thanks.
Nibbling, Kaoru ate the unfamiliar fish eggs. She was no fan of rich food and caviar was on the top of the list alongside foie gras. Nonetheless, Kaoru finished a small but polite portion of the dish.
"Is that all, Battousai?" Kaoru asked as she wiped her mouth delicately. He was staring at her with his eyes burning with an emotion she did not want to name. He had dismissed his men which was a bad sign.
"Not up to your standards?" Battousai questioned.
"I'm not a fan of caviar." Kaoru commented bluntly.
"It can taste better if done right." Battousai said as he got up slowly and approached her.
"I'd rather not." Kaoru smiled back as she stood up. She did not count on Battousai invading her personal space again. They were now standing in front of the couch with Battousai in the best position to push her down and ravish her.
"Why not? Too chicken to try?"
"This is not a matter of courage but choice, Battousai. I appreciate it if you let me leave." Kaoru warned with her temper flaring.
"And if I don't?" Battousai asked mockingly as he brought his hand to rest warmly at her waist. He knew the effect he had on women and Kaoru was no exception.
His warmth travelled through his large palm into her heart. Kaoru could see herself melting under this man's caress, not that she would openly admit. Breathing deeply to slow her racing heart, Kaoru slowly navigated her way around Battousai, out of his embrace.
Battousai watched with hooded eyes as his prey was making a futile attempt to escape. He would allow it for now, just so that the final capture would be altogether more satisfying.
"How long do you think you can run?" Battousai mocked, his head cocked to one side.
"For as long as I need to. Goodbye, my gang will keep in contact." Kaoru declared as she willed her feet to be steady as she marched out.
Oh no, Kaoru's can't fend Battousai off!
evil laughs
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