Rurouni Kenshin Fan Fiction ❯ To Love You Again ❯ All I want is you ( Chapter 12 )

Disclaimer: Not mine... I'd remember if I came up with something as great as RK.

My special thanks to my talented and wonderful friend Firuze Khamune, who wrote most of the Enishi and Asiyah's sequences for this chapter.

!!!WARNING!!! The ending of this chapter is rated NC-17 (for obvious reasons). If you are underage or feel offended by this sort of thing, just stop reading when things get hot. =^x^=

Enishi was predictably bored.

After briefly flirting with that tasty morsel that his former brother in law had got for himself (who of course couldn't rival the elegance and beauty of his sister, but then... who could?), Enishi had found himself picking here and there playful moments with most of the ladies in the surroundings. Well, at least the young, beautiful ones (with or without partner, he wasn't that picky...

However, the fun had ended almost from the start. Apart from a few jokes and shallow conversation, he didn't found anything he could be interested in.

Truth be told, he should be taking advantage of finding many potential new clients there, but for the time being it was enough to introduce himself to them. Today was his sister's wedding and he truly doubted Tomoe would be happy if he used the occasion to make business.

So he centered in his other passion in life: conquering women. Only that, this time, the prizes were too easy and mostly attractive but shallow shells, except for the raven haired girl but she was already taken by Kenshin (how the Hell the girly man could be so lucky?), so the hunt was not fun at all.

"Enishi." He turned when he heard his name.

"Onee-san."

Tomoe came closer to him.

"You are behaving quite well today... Haven't picked any fights with my new husband..." Tomoe said, with a small smile.

"I'm not a kid anymore. Of course I won't fight with your husband on your wedding day... Not this time at least. And I haven't called him any names on my toast either." Enishi pointed out.

Of course Tomoe remembered how had been Enishi's toast on her first wedding. It was good to see that her brother looked like he was finally growing up.

"There is something I wish to ask you to do." She said.

"Anything." Enishi replied. Sure, he would do anything for his sister. He even let her get married to that shrimp long ago. Well, not without a good fight, but he let her marry.

"Take care of Yahiko for a couple of days."

"Wasn't the shrimp going to take him while you are traveling?" Enishi raised an eyebrow.

"Something has come up. It will only be for a couple of days. I am sure you can handle."

"Sure. I can handle the shortly. We'll do some bonding."

"Good. And keep an eye on him during the party. I have things to do..."

"No problem, onee-san."

Tomoe walked away from him.

Taking the kid for a couple of days. That sounded good. Someone had to be a male figure in the little guy's life. Sure, he had a father... Who Enishi thought was a wimp and couldn't teach the little fellow the ways of the manhood.

Enishi liked the boy. His antics reminded him of himself when he was younger. The boy had potential, and it was evident that he had gotten it from Enishi's side of the family, and not from his father's.

He found Yahiko sitting at a table, looking pretty miserable.

"Hey. You are going to stay with me for a couple of days." Enishi said to the boy.

"Yeah... Mom told me." Yahiko said taking a bite at a tasty piece of candy.

"We'll have fun."

"Uncle, I'm bored... why should we stay here? Let's go somewhere else..." Yahiko said, with a loud sigh.

"Look kid, I'm also bored, and I have in my mind a million things to do better than stay here, with all these uptight fools. So I sympathize with you, and believe me, I would be the first one in taking you from here to any place where we could have any real fun, but... what do you think your mother will do to both of us if we don't behave, mmm? I still have many years to catch some fun ahead boy, and I'm planning to live to see them..."

"I get the picture..."

'Oh, yeah...' Yahiko thought of the scolding they would receive. His mother could be frightening, and she didn't even need to raise her voice to get that result.

"Ah, well, bear it with me, and then I promise I'll bring you to play pool to my favorite place, like the man you are. Obviously, you have to promise you'll keep you mouth shut and you won't tell either your mom or that girly faced father of yours."

"Hey! Don't talk about dad like that!"

Enishi grinned, and Yahiko repressed his enraged outburst.

The spiky boy knew that there was no empathy between his father and himself, and would never be, so it was useless to say anything, especially because he knew the boy did want to go to that pool place... The owner was his friend and the guy would look to the other side if the white haired brought the boy there for a short while. The kid needed some toughening, his father was too girly, and he didn't want his nephew become a sissy as his father was.

Enishi barely repressed his yawning. They were sitting in a corner, and he was about to finally give a damn for formalities, putting his feet comfortably over the table when a crystalline laughter caught his attention. It had a note of something known to him yet he could not identify what it was.

He turned around and suddenly he found himself staring, eyes wide open, to the most gorgeous redheaded girl he had ever seen. She was wearing a daring long, tight dress, its transparencies revealing more than concealing her skin, and a deep cut in the side almost to her hip revealing delicious legs under the fabric.

'How could I miss that girl?' he wondered puzzled.

"Yahiko, wait here. I'll be back in a while. In the meantime, don't do anything I wouldn't do."

As if per own volition his feet found their way to her. She was talking with one of his sister's guests, who seemed to have his eyes glued to the ample view of her cleavage that the daring dress she was wearing allowed him. Well, she was not exactly talking, playing cat and mouse with the guy was more accurate. And of course, she was the one playing cat...

'This is going to be real fun...' He thought approaching them, smirking with barely concealed anticipation.

It was a rare event to find girls who played the game he enjoyed so much with certain degree of mastery nowadays, and for her looks and the delighted and wicked glint in her eye, she seemed to be an expert. However, it was also clear that her interest in the other man was vanishing quickly.

'Excellent.' His grin widened while he approached to her, leaving on his tail several disappointed girls trying to get his attentions.

The redheaded girl noticed him. Their eyes met, and a sort of silent agreement coursed between both, and all the guy knew was that at the next time he was ogling at her cleavage, she spilled her drink on his trousers 'by accident'. The guy obviously had to retreat to clean himself, and Enishi took his spot beside the girl.

"Let's go, I know a better place where he won't find us when he comes back..."

Enishi suggested, crossing his fingers mentally hoping that Yahiko didn't get himself in trouble in the meantime.

"Okay." She giggled, sounding delighted.

They lost in the intricacies of the luxurious gardens of Tomoe's house… and the real game begun.

***

Asiyah felt that she would not be able to stop screaming in frustration, even if afterwards she had to endure Tomoe's royal rage at her lack of manners.

Asiyah sighed, her attention shifting again to the guy who she was stuck with.

He was the only one who had endured her verbal teasing and her multiple attempts of evasion.

She simply couldn't leave him behind. It was quite apparent that the dirty worm wouldn't be fulfilled until he could have her at his mercy… It was at times like this that Daddy Hiko's zeal in 'protecting' his 'little girl' served her well. But unfortunately, Daddy Hiko was not there but still in Europe… She sighed… again.

Then she saw him, a magnificent, dead-drop gorgeous male specimen walking towards her, with the clear intention of taking her from the annoying 'admirer' she had stuck by her side.

It was funny, but she had the impression that this modern version of a knight in shinny armor dressed in leather and denim looked strangely familiar to her. Any type of knight would be fine at this point; Asiyah thought dryly, looking at the dense man whose drool was figuratively reaching already her knees.

She used then the older and cheaper trick in any woman's repertoire, spilling her cocktail on the dense guy's pants, in a very sensitive spot, to be precise, so he has not option to leave to cleanse himself after hearing her faked apologies.

At that point, the other man took the hint and brought her into the gardens, with unexpected ease, as if he were well acquainted with the place.

Obviously, even if he was one of Tomoe's friends visiting her here frequently, he would never have her knowledge of the place. She lived there for long years with her brother…

"Thank you for the chivalrous rescue…"

"Oh, don't mention it…" He chuckled softly.

After a few minutes of chat, Asiyah discovered that the man was real fun. It was really difficult to find a guy like him nowadays: funny, daring, impressively clever… and so gorgeous that she was sure he can feel the wetness of her eyes glued to his body, running through his skin.

It's been years since she had found someone so promising in her way. Asiyah thought that her stay in Japan might be longer than she had intended at first, because this specimen of manly beauty was meant for much more than a simple and casual one-night stand…

She hoped he had his own place, because there was no way she would bring him into Kenshin's house.

"Have you any plans to go after the wedding?" he asked.

"Well… I'm open to suggestions… It's been a long time since my last time here. I spend most of my time in Europe, so, I would really like to have some fun here…"

"Oh, then let me be your guide…"

"Okay… We have a deal…"

He smiled, pleased. That was quick…But suddenly he remembered…

'Yahiko…'

What would he do with the brat? He would not drag him along with him to a date with this chick… much less with the ideas that ran wildly in his mind…

A baby-sitter suddenly was not a bad idea...

"Ah... there you are… at last!"

'Speaking of the devil…' Enishi thought.

The spiky haired figure of his brat of a nephew appeared on the scene. He had to remember to teach him the importance of not spoiling other male's attempts of conquest, if he did not strangle him first for ruining his moment, that is.

"What do you want?" he asked, slightly irritated. "Did something happen? I told you I'd be back in a while, can't you wait for me for one single moment, kiddo? We'll be going home soon enough."

"Do you know Yahiko?" the red-head asked puzzled.

"I'm not looking for you, uncle, but auntie Asiyah. Mom asked dad to find her, but as he couldn't find her, and he saw me sitting down bored and alone he asked me to help him. He also said to you, uncle, that you should be more careful and take proper care of me, instead of leaving me alone…"

"Ha, the nerve of that sissy! I wonder how he managed to get Tomoe preg… never mind."

"Auntie, say something… Look what uncle Enishi is saying of your own brother…"

And at this moment everything stopped. He turned and saw a pair of fiery green eyes… and he would have sworn that they belonged to a red-haired dragon instead to the sexy girl he was with only few moments ago… Suddenly everything clicked into place… Red hair… short… green eyes… She was too damn beautiful, she was nothing like the little ugly little girl that was Himura's sibling. No… That would have been pretty bad Karma… The best piece in months and she couldn't be the sissy's sister… no, no, no… That was wrong… too damn wrong…

"Enishi?! Don't fucking tell me you are Enishi…"

"Hahahahaha… You both were flirting with each other but didn't realize with whom you were talking hahahaha… Wait until Dad hears this!" And the brat started to roll on the floor.

"Look Asiyah… hehehe… It's been years since all those jokes… I know you don't hold any grudges, you always were a sweet little girl, forgiving type… we are still family… Aren't we, Yahiko?" Enishi tried, but the laughter of the spiked haired boy increased tenfold. "Look… even your brother could overcome his issues with Akira, and today he is in my sister's wedding… let bygones be bygones…"

"I will kill you, you… you…" She was furious, advancing towards him with a wild golden gleam in her green eyes.

"Take it easy… take it easy… Think what will happen to us both if we mess up Tomoe's wedding…"

The redhead stopped on her tracks. He was right. Tomoe could be frightening when she was angry… She sat down and closed her eyes, trying to calm down. He swiftly sat by her side.

"Look… we both were children back then… we were two brats…"

"You mean you were an uneducated, spoiled brat clinging to Tomoe's skirts, and escaping the punishment because of her leniency towards you, who happened to make my life miserable every time we met…"

"I think you are exaggerating… Look little one… why don't we discuss this more calmly during a dinner… I know a perfect place in…"

It came without warning, well in fact he knew she was still enraged and she might be dangerous. She emptied the drink he had gotten for her on his head. Drops of deep blue liquor fell from his head, but they didn't cloud her little figure when she walked off towards the house.

When the skinny, ungraceful sister of the shrimp had become such gorgeous woman? How would he know that feline beauty was Asiyah? But even with the handicap of being Himura's sister, there was no way in hell he would let such a beauty escape from him…

"Hehe… did you see that Yahiko? I think she is in love with me…"

The outburst of laughter from the youngster was cut short at his uncle's words. Yes, it was official: his dad was right. Uncle Enishi was a little bit insane…

***

Kaoru was looking for Kenshin. She hadn't seen him since their brief kiss. He had simply disappeared. His former brother-in-law had kept her company for a few minutes. She was almost sure he was going to try to hit on her. Luckily, he didn't.

After that she went inside the house and talked to Tomoe. Her mind was sent spinning. There were so much things going through her mind that she couldn't even think straight. It started with the kiss, but Tomoe's words increased it in her mind. And it wasn't even a real kiss!

Kaoru sat down at an empty table. She was tired of searching, she was tired of thinking. Was Kenshin right for her? Was she right for him? How was she to know? Her feelings for him were truthful. At least she knew it that far. But how would she know if they belonged together?

"You didn't see it? It was quite a show. I thought everybody had seen it." Kaoru heard a woman, at one other table.

"No, I didn't see it."

"Quite improper... But Himura was never one to do things properly. Such a public display with a teenager..."

"A teenager?"

"She doesn't look any older than seventeen." The first one continued. "You know what this kind of girl's like, don't you? She is only after his money. Older rich boyfriend... She's bound to get a lot of gifts from him. I know the type."

"True. But Himura himself must be only interested in to getting her to bed. He should just pay her and get this over with."

Kaoru couldn't listen to that any longer. She got up and ran. Her tears rolled through her face, blurring her makeup. She finally was able to find an empty place in the other side of the garden, where she sat on a bench.

How could that people be so cruel? She wasn't like that. She didn't care if Kenshin didn't own a single penny. She wasn't interested in money, or gifts. All she cared was about him. Yet those women thought of her as a whore.

"There you are." Kaoru heard Kenshin's voice behind her.

She tried to clean her face, so he wouldn't see that she was crying. But she simply couldn't stop.

"Kaoru? Are you okay?" Kenshin asked, walking around the bench, so that he could stand in front of her.

Kaoru didn't look up. Kenshin touched her chin, urging her to look into his eyes.

"Take me home." Kaoru said, when their eyes met.

***

'Gods! How long is he going to keep chasing me?' Asiyah glanced back over her shoulder. Three times she had already thought he had lost her, but Enishi was like a hunter that just wouldn't give up on his pray.

"Asiyah." She heard Tomoe's voice. "Finally."

Okay, so she had forgotten to look for her former sister-in-law. She had more important things to do - namely flee Enishi. Tomoe sounded annoyed with her. But surely she would be much more than annoyed if Asiyah made a scene. It was probably what would happen if Enishi caught up with her.

"Yes?" Asiyah asked, trying to keep the conversation as brief as possible.

"I need a favor."

Asiyah raised an eyebrow. Since when Tomoe asked for favors?

"What is it?" Asiyah asked, glancing over her shoulder once more. It seems that Enishi was closing in. She needed to take of as soon as possible.

"Could you take care of the house while I'm on my honeymoon?" Tomoe asked.

"Sure." Asiyah said, as she started walking away.

She tried to mingle with the crowd. Hopefully she would have a few people between Enishi and her.

Then it hit her. Did Tomoe just asked her to house-sit? What was going on? It sounded like a last minute thing. Didn't Enishi say something about taking Yahiko to his home? That would leave… Kenshin and Kaoru alone.

Tomoe was trying to help her brother?

***

Yahiko had been bored to death… His uncle had been chasing auntie Asiyah for a long time…without results of course. The crazy man that happened to be his uncle had said that he had a lot to learn about women, and when a woman said something, she was trying to say something else, and he would teach him later.

For the moment being, he had spent part of that time without supervision, sampling those beverages that he was never allowed to taste. After all, he had the right. Even if his overprotective parents haven't realized yet, he was not a child anymore. He was a man.

"Yesssssir….I'm a… a…man! A grown up man!"

And that was the last thing he remembered. That… and the awful 'thud' when his head connected with the table in front of him…

***

"Look, Asiyah… you are mean… and cruel… that happened long ago… Be fair… Let's start anew…"

"Get lost, Enishi. You are soooo lucky that daddy Hiko and his katana are so far away…"

"Give me a chance… You won't regret it…"

"I said… get lost!" She kicked him fiercely in his ankle and took advantage of his pain to mix among the people and disappear from his sight… again.

The fierce little thing was even prettier when she was angry. Now more than ever he was determined to conquer her…

He was about to start the chase again when he saw Yahiko bent over one table… a dozen cups around his little figure… It didn't take him too long to figure what happened… he almost ran to his nephew's side. He poked him in the ribs, but the kid barely mumbled some incoherent words about being a grown up man… He smelled his breath… and almost got drunk himself. Not doubt about it the boy had got drunk… and would get up with a headache that would make him think twice before drinking ever again.

When he raised his head smirking at the image of the boy's awakening… he just saw Tomoe's figure talking with the guests not too far away from their position. If she saw Yahiko in such condition he could say goodbye to his head… and other lower body parts…

"I'm a dead man…" he groaned, tied to the floor, unable to move at the sight of his sister coming that way. She would never forgive him for his careless behavior. "I'm a dead man…"

"Stop whining…" Asiyah's voice sounded behind his back. "You are the same self centered spoiled brat. You abandoned Yahiko just to chase a woman… Shame on you! He could have suffered something worse… What if someone kidnapped him? Both our families are rich, he would make a tasty prize for any criminal."

"Yes, I was a stupid. I admit it, you are totally right. I am sorry… And what now? Will you bring me to the executioners?"

"Don't be a prick, Enishi. I won't ruin your sister's wedding or my brother's… well, whatever. Take the boy, let's hurry, Tomoe is coming this way."

"Where are we going?"

"You seem oblivious to the fact that I lived here longer than you, and I know the place better. I'll show you the place I used to escape from you and your practical jokes. Then, I'll stay with the kid while you go for your car. And no, I'm not doing this for you or even Yahiko. Believe me I'll give him a piece of advice as soon as he is sober again. I'm just doing this for his parents. You say you would do anything for your sister; well, I'll do anything for my brother."

He followed her through the gardens until she moved the fence and they were outside the house. Then he did as she suggested, bringing the car. In a few minutes, they were accommodating the boy inside his car.

"You can't drive and take care of him. He might need supervision. I'll go in the back seat with him. As soon as we are at your place, you'll call a cab for me."

He was about to say something, but he thought it would be unwise. After all, she seemed still angry at him. They were silent all the way.

"Could you please keep your eyes on the road instead of peeping at me?"

"Sorry…"

They arrived at his apartment quickly and soon he was tugging the boy into a futon.

"Call me a cab."

"Why don't you spend the night here?" he suggested a cocky grin crossing his features.

"In which floor are we?"

"Second… why?"

"Naahhh… too low… I would need something higher to make your murder something worth my time… If you didn't realize, while you are baby sitting, I'll be house-sitting…"

"I don't get it… I thought your brother would take care of Yah… The chick at the party! But why Tomoe…?"

"None of your business. Call me a cab, I need go back to the house before anyone realizes I went out."

"Ok…"

He accompanied her to wait for the cab outside his apartment.

"Thanks for your help, Asiyah. Tomoe would have gutted me…"

"Probably worse… but who cares? Anyway, if I find you are being careless about the kid again, I will kick your butt so high that you'll have to get astronauts to get it back."

"Thanks again, princess… I won't forget it."

"Shut up, you moron, you…" The coughing of the taxi driver interrupted them. "I have to go…"

"Will you reconsider a new beginning?"

"Maybe." She smirked.

He opened the cab's door gallantly and paid the ride beforehand. Then, when she was entering the car, he took her by surprise, hugging her and turning her to face him. He muffled her protest kissing her deeply, and as he had expected she didn't resist him. She even responded quite in tune… until he relaxed, trustful, and her knee connected with his family jewels...

"I just knew it... you... little red-haired demon." He barely whispered, the taxi driver's gasp of sympathy sounding in his ears. "Just my luck... Karma... It has to be Karma."

Soon she was on her way back to the house, looking at the bending figure becoming smaller in the distance.

A soft giggle escaped from her lips while she passed her fingers over them. Maybe Enishi deserved a second chance after all…

This promised lots fun...

***

Kenshin watched Kaoru with the corner of his eyes. She had been quiet the entire drive. He wished she would just tell him what was wrong. Finally, they pulled over at the buildings garage. Kenshin turned off the engine, but made no movement to leave the car.

"Talk to me." He said softly, and then looked at her. "I can't stand to see you like this."

"I heard some women talking."

"What did they say?" Kenshin asked, softly. Maybe it hadn't been such a good idea to take Kaoru to the party. But what was done, was done.

"They said I only cared about your money." Kaoru sobbed. "They practically called me a whore."

'How can people be so mean?' Kenshin wondered, placing a hand over her shoulder. He knew Kaoru wasn't as fragile as a china doll, but he would always care that she was treated like one. That was how great his love for her was.

"It's just gossip, Kaoru… what matter is that you know the truth and I know the truth. They don't know what a wonderful person you are. They are just jealous of your beauty." Kenshin brushed her tears away with his thumb. "I love you." Wow.

Kenshin didn't realize what he had said, until after he said it. Gods, he had wanted to pick the right time to say that. He wanted it to be as romantic as possible. But he couldn't take back the words that had already been said.

Kaoru looked at him. Her eyes were wide. Kenshin wanted to hide. He was doing that all wrong. He not even knew for sure how she felt about him.

"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that." Kenshin said, looking the other way.

Kaoru's fingers touched his cheek softly. Giving in to her gentle insistence, Kenshin looked at her. Kaoru smiled.

"Do you mean that?" She asked, mentally begging for him to say 'yes'.

Kenshin nodded. He had lost his voice.

"I'm glad…" Kaoru sighed deeply.

The next thing Kenshin did was unplanned. He acted on his instincts and captured her lips on a savage kiss. Kaoru's arms went around his neck. The kiss became intense. He coaxed her to open her mouth and his tongue slid inside it. The intensity of the kiss grew, filled with passion and need. He tried to pull her closer, but that was hardly the place for that kind of game.

They broke the kiss, both were panting, but wanting - needing - more. Kenshin summoned his willpower to pull away from her and get out the car. He opened the passenger door for Kaoru and took her hand, as they walked towards the elevator.

He pushed the button and, as they waited, Kenshin found himself kissing her again. Kaoru responded to his kisses with equal passion. They didn't break the kiss when the car arrived. Kenshin simply pulled her in. His arms went around her slender frame, his hands caressing her back. Kaoru's arms were locked around his neck, for two purposes... Keeping him close and prevent from falling. She felt that her knees were weak.

Kenshin pressed a hand to the small of her back, to keep her close. They broke the kiss when the elevator's door opened. Kenshin held her hand once more, pulling her towards his apartment's door. After getting inside, Kaoru found herself pinned against the wall, as her mouth was ravished in a savage kiss. Kenshin pressed her against the wall. Kaoru's arms were roaming on his back.

His body responded to that closeness in the most primitive way. 'Too much.'

As quickly as Kaoru had been pinned against the wall and his tongue played with hers, he had let her go. Both were panting. Kenshin looked to the floor, avoiding her questioning stare. After a few seconds, he looked up at her and smiled a silly smile that she was almost sure she had seen before.

"You must be tired, Kaoru-dono. I'll fix you a bath." And he left her there, standing on the living room, too stunned to move.

What was going on? In one minute he was all over her, in the next he was leaving to fix a bath? She felt cold without his warmth. Kaoru walked slowly to the bathroom.

Kenshin was kneeling beside the tub, testing the water's temperature.

"The tub will be filled in a moment, Kaoru-dono." Kenshin said, walking pass her. "I'll leave you to your bath."

"Kenshin... Wait." Kaoru said, shyly. "I..." She gestured towards her dress. "Need help to unzip."

'Why, oh Kami? What have I done to be tempted like this?'

Kenshin gulped, as Kaoru turned her back to him. He unzipped her dress, marveled by her white skin that appeared as the zipper went lower. He had a glimpse of her black underwear. 'Nosebleed!' Kenshin almost ran from the bathroom, closing the door on his way out.

Kaoru stepped out her dress. She slid inside the tub. The warm water against her skin made her feel relaxed. She recalled the events of the day. Her first kiss with Kenshin, the way they danced and how good it felt to be in his arms. 'Tomoe-san said I shouldn't be afraid of letting him love me... I'm not afraid anymore. I know exactly what I want. I want...'

Kenshin knocked on the door.

"Kaoru! You forgot your yukata. I'm hanging it on the door knob."

'I want Kenshin... I want him so badly...' Kaoru got up from the tub, not bothering to dry herself. She took the yukata from the door knob and dressed it over her wet body. She went to Kenshin's room and opened the door without knocking.

Kenshin had taken off his jacket and his hands were working on the buttons of his shirt. He looked surprised by her sudden appearance. The yukata was wet and clinging to her body on a very seductive way.

"Let me..." Kaoru whispered, moving closer to him.

Kenshin's arms fell limp beside his body. Kaoru started undoing his buttons very slowly. After her task was done, she looked up, her gaze meeting Kenshin's. He leaned closer and captured her lips on a chaste kiss, that only left her demanding for more.

She reached for the pin that held her bun together and removed it in one swift motion. Her hair fell around her face and her neck like the dark curtain of the night. Kenshin held his breath, as her hands removed his shirt from his shoulders, allowing it to fall on the floor.

Kaoru traced imaginary patterns on his chest with the tip of her finger.

"I don't know why... I had the impression that you would have scars..." She whispered.

"Disappointed?" He asked, hoarsely.

"Not at all." She smiled on a way that Kenshin could only describe as innocently seductive. He captured her lips once more, while one of his hands made its way to her waist. His other hand pushed yukata from her shoulder. His mouth left hers to wander on the skin of her shoulder, his teeth softly nibbling her bare skin, before turning his head to place open mouthed kisses on her throat.

Kaoru moaned softly, digging her nails on his back. Her hands went to his belt.

"A-Ah... Kaoru..." Kenshin moaned, taking her hands away from his belt. "Are you sure you want this?"

"I want you."

"Then you can have me." Kenshin said, before leaning over to kiss her.

Kaoru felt her knees weakening. Kenshin gathered her in his arms and carried her to the bed. He lied her down, and his mouth devoured hers in a hungry kiss. Her arms made their way around his neck, keeping him to her. Kenshin pulled Kaoru up and removed her yukata, while still kissing her. He laid her back again an took a second to look at her. Kaoru's heart was beating fast. She wasn't embarrassed, she was nervous. Did he like what he was seeing?

"You are so beautiful..." Kenshin uttered, going back for her lips. His lips trailed down her neck, to the valley of her breasts. Kaoru moaned when his lips closed over the peak of her breast. A gasp escaped her lips when his hand started caressing her other breast.

The sounds of her pleasure aroused him. He wanted to hear her crying out for him. He nibbled gently her nipple, before trailing lower. Kenshin pushed her legs over his shoulders.

"Kenshin... Wha-- Aahhh..." Kaoru was cut short when his velvet tongue touched her most intimate spot. His tongue teased her, before dripping inside her folds to taste her fully. Her fists closed over the fabric of the sheets. Her breathing was labored. She couldn't express how that felt. Kenshin's intimate caress was making her feel like she was melting. She couldn't think, she couldn't do anything but feel.

Her entire body trembled with waves of pleasure, as she came with his name on her lips. Kenshin crawled up and lied just next to her on his side. He stared her, as she fought to calm her breathing. Her eyes were shut tight and her face was flushed. He touched her face and her eyes fluttered open. He smiled tenderly at her before kissing her again.

"We don't have to go on, if you don't want to." He said, giving her one last chance to back away.

Kaoru smiled at his concern and brushed her lips against his. She pressed herself against him while kissing him like she was an expert. Her tongue boldly invaded his mouth to dance with his. She pushed him, till his back were flat against the mattress.

Her slender fingers went back to his belt, and this time he didn't stop her. It was greatly arousing what she was doing. He wouldn't complain, though lying down wasn't the best position for letting her undress him. His lips claimed hers and, with one hand pressed to her back, he rolled her so that he was on top of her. With another quick kiss, he got up to toss aside his pants and boxers.

Lying on her side, Kaoru thought if it was polite to stare. She didn't have enough time to wonder, because he soon was back to her, kissing her, crushing her petite body against his. This time there was nothing between them. She could feel his entire body against hers, including the evidence of his desire.

Kenshin stroked her back down to her leg. He pulled her leg to his side and rolled them, so that he was on top of her and between her legs.

"Kaoru... Is this your first?" Kenshin asked, concern written on his handsome features.

Kaoru had to wait for a second, so that the words could sink in. She finally nodded in response.

"This might hurt... Just tell me if you want me to stop, okay?" Kenshin said, stroking her face softly. The last thing he wanted was for her to be uncomfortable in any way. He kissed her tenderly. "Just try to relax." He completed, before biting her earlobe.

Kenshin positioned himself so that he could enter her. Slowly, little by little, he slid inside her, watching carefully for her reactions. Kaoru trembled as he broke through her barrier. Her lips twisted in a pout, as if she was going to cry. Kenshin held still, kissing her face and muttering his apologies.

Kaoru inhaled heavily a couple of times.

"Could you... move?" Kaoru asked, on a tiny voice.

Kenshin withdrew slowly and slid back in carefully. It was so hard keep the pace slow. She felt to hot, tight and wet around him. Kenshin kissed her, and bit her lower lip. He didn't know how long he would be able to keep it slow.

"Faster..." Kaoru purred, closing her eyes. It still hurt, but the pain was giving away quickly.

Kenshin was more than happy to comply to her plea. His tenseness was washed away as Kaoru's hips started thrusting up to meet him.

He pounded faster into her. When Kaoru wrapped her legs around his waist, he moaned his approval. She could feel the pressure rising up inside of her, begging for release. Kenshin's jabs reached a frantic pitch. Kaoru lost herself, her body arching in spasms of pleasure. Her inner muscles tightened around his length. With a loud moan he came, spilling his warmth inside her.

Kenshin held his weight on his elbows, so he wouldn't crush her. Kaoru's eyes were closed. Her mouth was open and her breathing labored. Kenshin was also struggling to control his breathing. She opened her eyes slowly. They were beaming with tears.

"You... Okay?" Kenshin asked, between his breaths.

Kaoru nodded.

Finally he withdrew from her, and laid on his side, next to her.

"Kaoru?"

She moved to hug him. His arms tightened around her worriedly.

"So wonderful..." She uttered.

Kenshin smiled, holding her close for a moment. Then he wiped away her tears. Kaoru smiled at him. She felt so tired that she could barely keep her eyes open. Cuddled in Kenshin's arms, she gave in to sleep, with a content sigh.

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TBC…
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