Rurouni Kenshin Fan Fiction ❯ Best Season Ever ❯ Chapter 4 ( Chapter 4 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

Just the standard ol' disclaimer: I don't own Ruroni Kenshin.

Chapter Four: Caught in the Rush

Kenshin lay back on his pillows thinking about his afternoon he had spent helping Kaoru cook. He recalled her earlier, biting words from the grocery store. `But you having a hangover is no excuse… you have to make peace with me- sake of the game… add more wins to your resume?'

He sighed. It seemed that he had somehow gotten on her bad side. She had been somewhat grateful for his advice on cooking. Kenshin frowned as her remarks ran through his head. `I don't have all day nor do you want to waste all yours! -proved to be exactly as I figured you'd be! - snob who uses his blessings- and using it to you advantage.-just get lost!'

Kenshin cringed as he crossed his arms beneath his head. `Her cooking was atrocious but she didn't say anything about me helping her. Not to mention she didn't even bother to put something more decent on than Daisy Dukes and a cami that exposed her midriff.' He shook his head trying to clear his mind of Kaoru.

`No, I'd rather be thinking of when Tom-.'He stopped his trail of thoughts right there. “I just want to think of what's ahead,” he spoke aloud. “Why must human beings constantly is plagued by memories and dreams of what will never be?” He grumbled. Kenshin rolled onto his side and stared at the ceiling, his mind infested by memories, until he fell asleep.

Kaoru woke up to a pounding on her door. She opened one sleepy eye to look at her watch not reacting to the time it read. She pulled on the flannel pajama top over her gray silk cami and opened the bedroom door. She looked around the suite's living room as she made her way to the door. She opened it to see Kenshin there. Kaoru squinted and furrowed her eyes at him.

“Himura what are you doing here?” Kaoru asked stifling a yawn. Kenshin merely raised a brow.

“Erica called saying that you weren't down at the park yet and asked me to play parent to see if you had woken up yet. You are aware that we have to be at batting practice in half an hour for our first preseason game today.”

“Wait did you say that we have batting practice in 30 minutes?” Kaoru glanced at her watch this time whirling around racing to her bathroom to brush her hair and teeth. Then she ran to her room put fresh under garments on and slipped her sliders on, then her jean shorts. Her shirt consisted of a red skin tight racer back cami with a bra built in.

Kenshin watched in amusement as Kaoru raced around with a granola bar in her mouth as she stuffed her cleats into her duffel bag. She shooed him out of the doorway and closed and locked the door behind them. Kaoru turned in the opposite direction as the elevator and opened the door to the stairs. She raced down the 20 levels to the foyer but was pulled back from going to the curb to hail a taxi by Kenshin.

“C'mon, let's take my bike it'll be faster,” he suggested. She glared but nodded at him since her mouth was still full. He dragged her out to the parking garage and hopped onto his bike. Kaoru grabbed a helmet from him and fixed her bag so it was situated on her back. As soon as she had hopped on and was holding onto his waist, he revved up and peeled out of the parking garage. Kaoru squealed and tightened her grip on his waist as he tore around corners as they headed to the field.

“Come on Miss Kaoru don't be such a baby!” Kenshin yelled over his shoulder at the frightened girl. Kaoru loosened her grip and moved her head up from its position on his back to near his ear so that he could hear what she said.

“The last time I rode on a motorcycle we got into an accident the killed my friend so excuse me for not wanting to repeat that!” She yelled into his ear as her grip loosened a fraction only to tighten again as they took a sharp turn into the player's parking lot. Kenshin spun into a spot at the curb almost throwing Kaoru off. Kenshin took off his helmet and glanced down at the arms encasing his abdomen.

“I apologize for the parking Miss Kaoru, but it was necessary so that we could get dressed and head to warm-ups.” He put one of his calloused over her petite ones and gently pried her arms from around him. He climbed off the bike and took her helmet off too. “Kaoru,” he said softly. “We need to get to warm-ups.”

Kaoru turned her head to him and made eye contact with him. She broke the contact and turned her head away from him. Kenshin heard footsteps that came with clacks. He turned his head towards the sound and saw Erica walking towards them. She took one look at Kaoru then turned her gaze to Kenshin. She shook her head before taping Kaoru's cheek with an open palm.

“Kaoru, earth to Kaoru!” She said softly. Kaoru's gaze snapped up to Erica's face. “You okay?” Kaoru nodded shakily before taking her helmet off and lightly gave it to Kenshin. Erica helped Kaoru up and Kenshin Followed after them to the locker room. Erica was talking softly to Kaoru so Kenshin only caught snags of the conversation they were having. Erica turned to Kenshin after closing the curtains.

“Next time don't do the stunts Kenshin,” she said quietly. Kenshin pulled off his shirt before speaking.

“Why? What is she so terrified of?” Erica pulled out her personalized catchers gear and strapped the shin guards on.

“It isn't so much as terrified but haunted.”

“Of what,” he asked

“Personal things Kenshin, personal things.”

Author's note:

Sorry all of you whom have been wondering when I was going to post. Well school has been hectic especially since I made the Volleyball team. I had most of this done but I went on vacation. Since the next chapter is going to go a little more smoothly it should be out soon. Please review and tell me what you think. Your opinions are important to me. If the story sucks then just say so. I don't mind so much as others would but please tell me why it sucks so I could make it better.

Thanks!