1HinataUchiha101 here with the second chapter of Past Secrets. Thanks to everyone who reviewed the first chapter. I appreciate the good comments and encouragements to continue with the story. Even the constructive criticism is a big help. Without further ado here is the second chapter.
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Chapter Two
Kaoru walked through the halls of the main dojo thinking about all of the happenings of yesterday starting from Aoshi's arrival to when they had all gone to bed. Dinner had been eventful to say the least, well at least for her it was it didn't seem as though Kenshin, Yahiko or Sanosuke had noticed the tension in the room between her and Aoshi. If they did they didn't mention it to them.
After the awkward dinner they had retired to the porch to enjoy tea in the warm summer air. Aoshi hadn't made any indication to what had transpired between them earlier. Not that she really minded, she needed the time to think of a plan to get him alone and take some action. An action that would satisfy the both of them greatly. She had listened to the chirp of the crickets as the sang their nightly song and formulated a plan that would make even Kenshin blush to the roots of his hair.
She entered the dining room and sat to the left of kenshin who was at the head of the table. Aoshi sat to his right, directly across from her. Yahiko sat next to Kaoru while Sanosuke sat across from him next to Aoshi. He never failed to make it to a meal almost as if he had a sensor that alerted him when the food was done and set out on the table. Otherwise never saw him except for the occasional nap her or there.
She gave the table a smile and a good morning. She was dressed in her gi and hakama ready for her lessons that she had scheduled today with students from another dojo. She was excited to teach some fresh faces and text her skills out in people she never sparred before. Not that Yahiko was a bad sparring partner or anything like that it was just that she was used to sparring with him and knew all of his moves. There was nothing new there, though he did give her a good workout when he really got into it.
They all mumbled a good morning back Aoshi nodding back to her. They all murmured a thank you for the food and began to eat. The only sound coming from them was the chewing of food and swallowing.
"So what are your plans for today Kaoru-dono?", Kenshin inquired.
"Not much. Some students from a neighboring dojo are coming over today to spar with me. Their sensei wants to test them in how well they have progressed by having them spar me. It should be exciting.", she replied back.
"That does sound exciting. I hope that you have fun. Will Yahiko be joining you today?"
They all turned towards Yahiko.
"Nope I'll be going to the Akabeko today to help out Tsubame.", he answered.
"Yeah more like to go drool over Tsubame! Ha! Poor kid so in love with his precious Tsubame.", Sanosuke laughed as Yahiko turned red.
"Shut up you stupid rooster headed freak! I am NOT a kid and I'm not into Tsubame like that. We're just friends that's all." He lifted his nose in the air a blush stained to his cheeks.
"Oh really? Well in that case I guess you wouldn't care if Tsubame and that kid Yagibara got together then.", Sanosuke said.
"What Yagibara? That little geek I wish he would make a move on my Tsubame. I... mean... damn you rooster head.", he shouted.
The table erupted in laughter even Aoshi cracked a grin at the banter between the two.
"What are the rest of you up to today?", Kaoru asked.
"I'll probably go bug the fox. Can't wait to see her face heat up.", Sanosuke laughed.
"I have to report to Yamagata today. He asked me to come in today.", Kenshin answered.
"Nothing serious I hope.", Kaoru said.
"More than likely not."
"And you Aoshi-san", Kaoru asked finally addressing him.
"I won't have to report to the station until tomorrow morning. If you wouldn't mind I would enjoy watching your lessons today."
"Of course I wouldn't mind your more than welcome to watched today Aoshi-san." He nodded back.
Now that the plans for the day was set out they all departed from the table. Kaoru assisted Kenshin in clearing the table. The others headed outside. Aoshi sat on the porch in a meditation position.
A knock sounded at the gate and Aoshi rose to answer it. Opening the gate a tall man in a black gi and yellow hakama stood behind him stood thirteen students in pale blue hakamas and white gi. The tall man bowed to him then rose.
"We are here for a session with Kamiya-sama.", the tall man spoke his baritone voice ring through the yard.
" I am Kiroshi Fuyama leader of the Fuyama dojo. These are my students." He waved toward the students standing behind him. "Is Kamiya-sama in?"
"Yes. Please follow me Fuyama-san."
He lead them through the date closing it behind them. He lead them into the main yard and Kaoru walked out as they approached.
"Ah, Kiroshi-san. How are you? So glad that you could make it. I look forward to a good lesson today.", Kaoru said in greeting.
"I'm well thank you. I am glad to have made it and I to look forward to a good lesson today too."
"I'm off Kaoru-dono. I'll be back in a bit.", Kenshin said as he walked out onto the porch.
"Alright safe trip Kenshin."
He nodded to her and walked away giving a small goodbye to Aoshi who in turn nodded.
"Shall we proceed to the dojo?", Kaoru asked breaking the silence.
"Yes please.", Kiroshi replied. Aoshi followed them to the dojo and sat down next to the door and prepared to watch the lesson.
"So how would you like to do this Kiroshi-san?"
"All students line up." Kaoru retrieved her bokken as the students lined up. After they were all lined up Kiroshi began to explain the instructions.
"Each one of you will spar against Kamiya-sama. It will be a three point match. Starting from the left to the right.", he pointed from left to right. A snicker sounded in the dojo.
"Is there a problem?", Kiroshi exclaimed. Someone stepped froward and all eyes turned toward the person.
"Yeah there is sensei. I don't find it fair to fight a girl.", the student snickered some more and a few students joined in.
"Well then Hinagiba, if that's the way you feel you'll fight her first.", Kiroshi stated.
"I wouldn't want her to break a nail.", he snickered some more.
Aoshi watched her face looking for a sign of anger. There was none. He felt anger rise in him towards the boy. How dare he speak of her in such a way. He had no doubt in his mind that Kaoru would be able to defeat him without breaking a sweat. He was surprise at how well she hid her fury. The only indication of her being mad was her ki. It was raging through the dojo. But on the outside she stood smiling at the boy.
"Enough talk Hinagiba. Begin.", Kiroshi shouted.
Raising his bokken Hinagiba got into a ready position. Kaoru took up her own stance. All was silent in the dojo. Everyone focused on the pair in the center of the dojo.
"I really hate to do this to you Kamiya-sama.", he said sarcasticly.
"No problem please don't hold back.", Kaoru smiled back.
"Hn."
And with that he rushed her trying to take her by surprise. She feigned to the right and he bypassed her. Spinning on the balls of her feet she turned and struck him across the back.
"Point Kamiya."
"Ha lucky hit.", Hinagiba scoffed.
He attacked again striking downward then changing it and swinging to the left at the last minute. He didn't expect her to be able to block the attack. Pointing the bokken downward she blocked it pushing the bokken out of his hand. It clattered to the ground the sound echoing through the dojo. Bringing her bokken back up she slammed it into his shoulder.
"Point Kamiya."
Kaoru slid down back in her stance. Hinagiba picked up his bokken red in the face from embarrassment. Suddenly he threw his bokken at her hitting her hand. Her bokken dropped to the ground and he ran forward grabbing her arm and twisting it behind her back. Everyone moved forward but before they could help Kaoru flipped herself backward over Hinagiba's head.
He lost his grip on he arm and let go of her arm. Spinning she gave a round house kick to the side of his head. He fell forward crashing into the ground. She grabbed her bokken and struck him on the back of his neck as he tried to rise from the ground. He fell back down.
"Point Kamiya. Get up Hinagiba and get back in line. I hope that was a lesson to you.", Kiroshi said in a monotone. Hinagiba got to his feet and walked back into the line with his head held down.
"Oh and Hinagiba."
"Yes sensei?", he asked looking up.
"I believe you owe Kamiya-sama an apology." Hinagiba stepped forward and bowed his head down.
"I apologize Kamiya-sama. Please forgive my insolence." Kaoru just nodded.
"Next student please."
And the rest of the lesson went on smoothly without a hitch.
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Aoshi and Kaoru sat on the porch. The sun was beginning to set and they sat sipping on a cup of tea. Kaoru rolled her shoulders trying to work out the kinks.
"Sore?"
"Huh? Oh, yeah. A little bit."
"Would you like some assistance?"
"Um... Sure."
he stood and sat behind her placing his hands on her shoulders. She tensed at the feeling of his warm hands touching her.
"Relax Kaoru. I'm only trying to help."
"Ok."
She relaxed her shoulders and let him take over. He gently began to kneed her shoulders loosening the tight flesh. Moving his hands downward he smoothed booth hands down her shoulder blades moving down to her lower back. She moaned at the feeling. It felt good.
"Feeling better?"
"Yes thank you."
Her head fell forward as she enjoyed feeling his hands on her. Suddenly she felt his hands slip around to her front and slide upward. She watched his hands rise and before he could cup her she turned to yell at him.
He silenced her protests with a kiss. It was sweet and fiery and passionate all at the same time. It had been so long since she had last tasted him, six months to be exact. And she had to say it seemed as though he had just gotten better over the time span.
He licked her lips asking entrance and she gave it. It felt so right. Why she had denied herself this pleasure? She wrapped her arms around his neck and delved deeper into the kiss.
"Does this mean you're giving in?", he murmured against her lips breaking the kiss.
"Just for a little bit.", she mumbled back.
"Then I suppose I'll enjoy this why I can."
And with that he proceeded to begin their tongue war again. She bit his lip drawing a groan from his throat. Somewhere between all the kissing they ended up lying on the porch. She had never been more glad that her home was surrounded by tall walls, keeping the peeping eyes of others out of their business.
They had also ended up in an intimate position. Well at least a bit more of an intimate position than before. With him between her legs braced over her on his elbows. Her hands ran along the contours of his back while he traced her sides. He ground down into her sharply causing her to moan deep in her throat. The sound muffled by his mouth.
She broke the kiss turning her head to the side. He trailed his kisses down her throat sucking on the skin. He started to move down her throat to her collar bone. He continued down to the valley of her chest. She placed her hands on his chest and pushed.
"Aoshi stop."
"What? No san at the end of that."
"Aoshi stop teasing."
"That's what I'm trying to do." He started groping her more.
"That's not what I meant." She started to push him harder but he didn't even move.
"Then what did you mean?"
"Damn you, you unsufferable oaf of a man.", she shouted.
"Ha ha ha.", he laughed.
"It's not funny.", she pouted back at him.
"I'm sorry love your right its not funny. My apologies." He looked at her sincerely. She smiled back at him.
"I was very proud of you. The way you handled that snobby little boy. I had no doubt that you could beat him. But when he attacked you in that last move I was a bit worried." She looked at him watching his facial reactions.
"I'm glad that your safe." He leaned down and gave her a short sweet kiss.
"Come on lets get up before the others arrive.", Kaoru said.
He leaned down and leaned his face into her neck breathing in her scent. He nodded and place a kiss on her shoulder. As he leaned up he noticed the red mark on the side of her neck. He chuckled at the sight of it knowing that she would freak out when she saw it. He stood helping her to her feet on the way. Just as she stood Kenshin walked through the gates of the dojo.
"Hello Kaoru-dono, Aoshi.", he nodded towards him.
"Battousai.", he nodded back.
"How was your day?", he asked the two.
"Very good. Thank you for asking.", Kaoru answered.
"Kaoru-dono."
"Yes Kenshin?" She looked at him wondering what he was staring at.
"What's that red spot on your neck?"
"My neck?" She felt her neck, then realized with horror that Aoshi had left a hickey on her neck. Covering the spot she stuttered an answer.
"I-I-It's a b-bug b-bite."
"Bug bite?", he looked unconvinced.
"YES!" And with that she ran into to her room. Kenshin stared after her while Aoshi had a smug smirk on his face.
"Did I miss something?", Kenshin questioned.
Aoshi just laughed walking inside.
Well there you go! Chapter 2! Review if you think I should continue! I hope you enjoyed!
-HinataUchiha101