here is the next chappie. there was a lot of editing going on to get it ready. but i'm proud to say, it's complete. so here it is. enjoy.
Disclaimer: i do not own rk.
Office Hours
How did I end up in this situation? After he had trapped me between him and the counter, I felt him reach for my wrists. It took me a second to realize what he was doing. The jerk had tied my hands together! And how he found some kind of rope, I have no idea. It's just like him. Battousai is very efficient at using everyday objects to his disposal.
"What did you just do?" I yelled at him as he stepped back. I realized I couldn't wrench my hands free. "You better untie me, now." He didn't answer. The bastard only picked me up and threw me over his shoulder.
"Put me down, you idiot!" I didn't care that I was screeching like a banshee. I couldn't believe tht he would have the nerve... I felt him wince. Good. Despite my hands being tied, my kicks would be able to make target.Even though, obviously in pain, he was able to get to my couch and place me onto it.
"Kitten, you haven't lost your touch."
"I make it an exercise to kick random strangers. Now untie me." I struggled to get my hands free.
"I can't do that, kitten."
"Yes you can. And stop calling me that!" When I'm free, I'm going to wipe the grin from his face.
"The name suits you. One minute, you're showing your claws. The next, you're adorable and quiet. I'm sure you purr in your sleep." Don't blush Kaoru! That would mean he's won.
"That's good to know. Now would you please untie me."
"No."
"Why the hell not?!"
"You're language..."
"I don't care! I want to be untied now." I hate it when he smirks like that.
"If I do, then you'll try to run away. And you can't keep trying to stop the inevitable."
"Why not?" I had to say something. If I didn't, I would do something stupid. Like cry. His face softened.
"You know the reason, Kaoru."
"I keep telling you, I don't."
"Kaoru..." At that moment, my stomach growled. Despite my embarrassment, I felt relieved. "I'll take it that you didn't eat lunch."
"I did eat." He gave me a disbelieving look. "Fine. They were gummy worms."
"You always did love sugar," he muttered. "I'll make us something. But first..." I wish I knew where he kept getting all this stuff. He would be a good magician.
"What are you doing?"
"I'm making sure you don't escape."
"So you're tying my legs together?"
"Yes. I know you too well, kitten. You'd try to run with my back turn."
"It's not like you wouldn't catch me," I said under my breath. I knew he heard because his lips twitched. Stop it Kaoru! It's in the past now.
"If you need me, kitten, just call." Danr it. Why does he have to look so gentle? I sighed. I'm stuck in this predicament and there's no way I'm going to get out of it.
I should have known that he would come after me. It's been like four years. Of course he would somehow come to my job and I would be surprised and scared... Now, it seems stupid that I ran. Battousai, Kenshin (whoever he is) would always find me. Nothing could ever stop him from his goal.
I don't knwo why running away from him would sound like a good idea. I even started over, making him a forgotten dream. Too bad that it resurfaced. I hope that weasel girl tries to call me. Then maybe she would try to come over and break into my apartment and see what's wrong. But this whole day has been wrong. And the day that my family and friends don't break into my home is the day that I'm held hostage in my house.
The only problem is that my captor is feeding me whatever that he thinks doesn't belong in the trash can. And he's not demanding ransom. He jus wants to talk. About our past relationship. Of course, dread was filling me with its deathly liquid.
I don't want him to know that I... Keep your cool, Kaoru. If he hears you cry then he's going to demand what's wrong. First he would probably hold me and try to calm me down.
Darn it! It would be so easy to hate him if he wasn't so nice. I wish he was the kind of guy who would step back when he realized that you belong to another. But that would make him fight for me more. And he would say that I was his first. Sometimes he's so predictable, other times you don't know who he is.
I can smell the food cooking. I don't know why I'm not trying to escape. Maybe I'm tired of running. I tried to avoid him for four years. I could try to work this out. Get it over with. But... I hate this! He makes me so confused. I don't know if I'm feeling happy or miserable. I don't if I should laugh or scream. Damn you Battousai! Why do you always have to twist my heart up?
Speaking of the devil, he came out from the kitchen. "It would be more appropriate to eat at the table. But it's your choice." See what I mean?
"I think the table. I'm getting too comfortable." He gave a small chuckle.
"I'll untie you if you promise to be a good girl."
"What am I? Five?"
"Kaoru, you'll either stay tied up or you'll walk freely in your apartment. Which choice do you want?"
"Walk freely," I muttered. I try to keep my eyes down. I don't want to see that twinkle in his eye that shows that he's amused. As he promised, he untied the ropes on my legs and wrists.
Being the gentleman he was, he escorted me to the kitchen. Which was ridiculous. This is my apartment. Or maybe he wanted to make sure I wouldn't dash away from him again. I'm too tired to do that right now.
He pulled out my chair as I sat in it. It's amazing how such simple ingredients could make such a big meal. Typical. He made one of those noodle dishes. I think this one is lasagna. Or spaghetti. Maybe a mixture of the two.
Why does he have to know me so well? The dinner started off quiet. It suddenly occurred to me that this was like a date. No. Get that thought out of your head. There's nothing romantic about being in my apartment, eating spaghetti or lasagna with the red-haired demon you thought you left behind.
And another thing, he isn't talking. That's strange. He really wanted to get this matter straightened out. But he probably knew that I wasn't ready to talk. Unless he's at his limit, Battousai wouldn't force anyone to give out information until they were ready.
And this food is really good. Instead of using his charms, he could just cook for some girl and she would love him forever. Not that I would. He just makes good food. Any idiot who thinks a man cooking is weird should just jump off a bridge. It's a great quality, especially if you're not a decent cook.
"Why does your food have to be so good?" Oops. I just said that out loud. Bad Kaoru. Bad.
"If you want to learn how to cook, I could teach you." What? Did I hear correctly?
"What did you say?"
There was another twinkle in his eye. "I said..."
"I know what you said." I scowled. "But why?"
"You want to learn, don't you?"
"Yes." I never went to those cooking classes because I would feel so weird. And I don't think I would have the patience.
"Then I want to teach you." I can't argue with that. But I can't help feel there is a deeper reason than that. I felt suspicious. There were always motives underneath his logic.
"You better not want any favors."
"My only favor is not to poison me with anything you think is edible." I gave him another scowl.
"I don't believe you."
"That my intentions are noble?" He gave a small grin. "It would give me something to do after work." He picked up the dishes and deposited them into the sink.
"Leave them. I'll clean them later." He hesitated and then stepped away from the counter.
No one ever notices it until they're close, but he wasn't that tall. He was taller than me, but that was another thing that was on his long list of achievements.
"We'll start tomorrow, right after work." I guess that made sense. It's best to start as soon as possible. It was amazing that he didn't demand to stay here for he night. And other nights as well.
He headed to the door. "I'll see you tomorrow, Kaoru." I felt a chill in my bones. Hold it together. Don't lose your cool. "I should also mention," he said as he stepped through the door, "I'm finding an apartment in this complex." What?
My mouth must have popped open because he gently lifted it up. "This way I can keep an eye on you. It was either find the closest apartment or stay here. I'm sure you wouldn't want the last option, so I'll be right down the hall." No way. This couldn't be happening. "It's happening Kaoru." I hate it when he does that. "I lost you once. I'm not losing you again. You should know I always come after what's mine." The door shut after him. A relief.
Yet, I couldn't stop the weakening in my legs. The look in his eyes... I placed my hand onto the wall to keep my balance. He's used that look on me many times before, but none of them could have affected me like this.
He had that look of a predator ready to pounce on his prey. I'm sure that if he didn't keep himself in control he would have... He would have... I blushed. I need to stop thinking of these things. But I can't help it.
I had reached my room and fell onto the bed. Work is going to be miserable. I can already feel it. And it's because of the man with the golden violet eyes.
haha. i love it when kenshin goes possessive. i can't wait until enishi comes. i think that's going to be hilarious. and now u have an idea of what they need to talk about. but u still won't know why it happened until later. again sorry. until next time... and please review.