::Twisted::

Himura Kawaii

Chapter 12

*** Disclaimers apply... Blah blah.. RK's not mine.. Hail the Great Watsuki- sama... The song ain't mine either. Incubus owns it! I love them! I'm now a college stud, but still poor!!..... Don't sue me! ^_^

Seven a.m.

The garbage truck beaps as it backs up

And I start my day thinking about what I've thrown away

Could I push rewind?

The credits traverse, signifying the end

But I missed the best part

Could we please go back to start?

Forgive my indecision

Then again, you're always first when no one's on your side

But then again, a day will come when I want off that ride

Eleven a.m.

By now you would think that I would be up

But my bedsheets shade the heat of choices I've made

And what did I find?

I never thought I could want someone so much

Cause now you're not here and I'm knee deep in that old fear

Forgive my indecision

I am only a man

Then again, you're always first when no one's on your side

But then again, a day will come when I want off that ride

Twelve p.m. and my dusty telephone rings

Heavy head up from my pillow, who could it be?

I hope it's you 11 a.m. Incubus

"Damn." Kenshin had been driving around town all day, trying to shake off the evil pang in his heart. He still had to study for his Physics exam and memorize his lines with Kaoru for the drame that seemed to be so stupid right now. He remembered feeling good when he heard his name being called with Kaoru's, but right now, he's starting to think that spending more time with Kaoru but not being able to have her was a pretty dumb idea. "Really reaaallllllllllllllllly dumb." Kenshin muttered aloud.

He turned the volume up on his radio and drummed his fingers on the steering wheel while waiting for the stoplight to turn green. "You suck Kenshin!!! You're one big loser!!" He was now shouting to himself, unaware of seeming silly to passersby.

Clouds slowly gathered and blocked the sunshine. It looked like it was suddenly going to rain.

Kenshin peered up at his sunroof and smirked. "See?" He said to himself. "Even the weather agrees with you!" He sped off to nowhere as the light turned green.

"Where is he?" Kaoru stopped for breath and looked around. It was going to rain soon and Kaoru still hadn't found Kenshin. She looked for him everywhere. First she went to their house, but his mom said he left shortly after Enishi. She went to the library, the park, and she even walked to school. But he was nowhere to be seen. "God, my feet are killing me." Kaoru was close to tears at not being able to find Kenshin. She regretted not bringing her car in her search. She didn't think it would be this hard to look for Kenshin.

Thunder clapped overhead and Kaoru bit her lip, feeling a bit scared. "Maybe I should just go home." But she was so happy at everything that was suddenly happening in her life that she couldn't wait to tell Kenshin about it and finally make everything right. Enishi had been so kind to let her go. Someday, she thought, he'll find someone who'll love him just as much.

It was really dark now, and lighting and thunder were coming more frequently. Kaoru had to hurry if she wanted to come home dry.

"Too late."

Rain came pouring heavily from the skies and soon Kaoru was dripping wet, her clothing clung to her body. "Kuso." She muttered to herself.

She crossed the street hurriedly, but she was shocked to find a familiar car with its bright headlights blinding her, fast approaching. Terrified, she froze in her tracks.

"Shit!" Kenshin had been speeding aimlessly around, and he hadn't been aware of the oddly familiar girl who was crossing the street. He quickly slammed the brakes and turned his gear into neutral. He was overcome with relief to find that he stopped his car in time. The girl was unharmed, though his bumper was only a few inches from her legs. His windshield was blurred with rain, so he wasn't able to see who the girl was. He stepped out of the car and immediately felt the cold-water splash into his face. "Oh, damn."

He looked up to the girl he almost injured and felt his heart stop.

"Kaoru?"

She was standing there, her blue eyes wide with fear, her t-shirt clinging to her body and her long hair dripping with water.

Kenshin immediately leaped towards her and wrapped his arms around her. "Kaoru? Are you allright? God, I'm so sorry Kaoru! I didn't see you and-" He stopped and buried his face in Kaoru's hair, not caring about the rain, not caring whether Enishi would see them or not, not caring about anything else besides Kaoru, and how close he came to losing her.

Kaoru was stunned at the whole incident. The next thing she knew, firm but gentle and all too-familiar hands were enveloping her and she felt the warmth return to her body. Kaoru felt safe amidst the rain, she felt she could stay that way forever. She looked up at the eyes of the guy who was holding her.

"Kenshin.?"

Kenshin abruptly let go and looked at her, his eyes filled with love and relief. "Kaoru, I'm so sorry!! I didn't know where I was going and I didn't see you there and-"

Kaoru put a finger on his lips. "Ssshh. I'm okay, it's okay now." She smiled peacefully at Kenshin and kissed him tenderly.

After a while, Kenshin pulled back and grinned at Kaoru, but he was a bit puzzled. "I should take you home to Enishi now." He was suddenly aware of the rain and the darkness that was around them.

Kaoru shook her head and smiled at Kenshin. "Iie. I don't belong to Enishi. I never did. I always belonged to you."

"Nani?!" Kenshin put his hand on Kaoru's forehead and furrowed his brow. "Shit, she must be delirious!" Kenshin muttered to himself and started to carry Kaoru toward the car.

Kaoru laughed and playfully pushed Kenshin back. "Baka! I am not delirious!" She tugged his shirt towards her and planted a wet kiss on his lips. "I'm free now. "

"Oro?!" Kenshin's eyes widened with delight and grinned foolishly at Kaoru. He was too happy to speak, and too scared that all of this might be a dream.

"That is, if you still want me." Kaoru stepped back shyly.

"Want you?!" Kenshin screamed, his eyes twinkling. "I don't just want you! I love you Kaoru!!!" With that, grabbed her waist and held her close to him, hungrily kissing her as if discovering her for the first time.

"Uhh. aren't we a little too wet.?" Kaoru teased Kenshin when they finally broke apart. "I think I could be delirious tomorrow.

Kenshin raised his eyebrow playfully. "Wanna continue this inside the car?"

Kaoru followed as Kenshin opened the door for her.

"I've got eight years to catch up on!" Kenshin laughed as he climbed in.

"So. you still think I'm the noisy, irritating girl next door?" Kaoru kidded Kenshin.

"Who said you were a noisy, irritating, loud, talkative girl?" Kenshin mocked innocence as Kaoru playfully pulled his hair.

"Hey, Kaoru koishii.?"

"Yeah?"

"I'm sorry I didn't see how much I love you from the start."

"It's okay."

"Good."

"I know you've got a twisted mind."

They both laughed and hugged each other, knowing that this time, they wouldn't let go.



Yay!! What? Is it bad? Is it weak? Am I crazy.?!

I'm thinking of making a sequel.. I dunno.. maybe I'm out of my head.

So whaddya guys think? Plese Rand R!!!

To all those who read this fic..domo arigatou gozaimasta!!!! You guys inspire me. ^_^

'Till the next fics.