Control

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Control
Chapter 20

Kenshin was sleeping lightly when the sound of his door opening brought him to full consciousness. Violet eyes opened to mere slits, but quickly widened at the sight before him. Kaoru was standing just inside the door. As his eyes opened, she slid her robe to the floor. Moonlight bathed her naked form and Kenshin felt the first stirrings of desire. Kaoru stepped across the room to the wall Kenshin was leaning against.

Kenshin sat up straighter as she approached. Kaoru stared at the floor.

“Kaoru, what…” Kenshin began.

“I’m sorry,” Kaoru said, interrupting. “You must think me wanton. I should go,” she said, turning away.

Kenshin caught her wrist.

“Kaoru, I don’t think of you like that. You should know that,” he said, laying a kiss on the back of her hand.

Kaoru turned and knelt beside Kenshin.

“I’ve missed you so. We’ve only been together the one time and you ignited something in me. I….I need you,” she said softly.

Kenshin felt the chains of restraint falling away. Taking Kaoru’s head in his hands, he laid a chaste kiss on her lips. Kaoru’s arms came around his neck and pulling him in tightly, she licked his lips. Gasping, Kenshin felt Kaoru’s tongue invade his mouth. The kiss deepened until both had to brake for air.

Pulling the futon closer, Kenshin laid Kaoru down and took one pert nipple into his mouth. Kaoru softly moaned at the sensation. Massaging the other breast, Kenshin felt Kaoru making quick work of the knot on his yukata. Feeling her hot hands move over his body, Kenshin growled at the sensation.

Kaoru felt her body ignite at Kenshin’s touches. Freeing him from his clothing, she touched everywhere she could. Running her hands from his shoulders down, she scratched and rubbed patterns into his skin. Kenshin relinquished her nipple and kissed down her body. Opening her legs, he buried his face in her curls. Reaching out he gently licked her nether lips. Kaoru arched her back at the sensation. Using his fingers, Kenshin spread her nether lips and licked again, this time adding just a bit of pressure. Once again, Kaoru’s hips arched. Smiling, Kenshin took a finger and gently traced where he’d just licked. Kaoru moaned softly. Swirling his finger he dropped down to her entrance, already wet. Slowly he inserted his finger while his tongue redoubled it’s efforts at licking her.

Kaoru felt as though she would burst into flame at any moment. Kenshin’s actions were driving her higher and higher and the heat it was causing. Sweat slowly ran down her stomach. Her head shook back and forth. Suddenly she felt nothing. Opening her eyes, she was greeted by Kenshin’s eyes in front of hers.

Kenshin dropped his lips to hers and guided his member to her entrance. Sliding it along her slit he felt her moan through the kiss. With one thrust he buried himself to the hilt, feeling her soft walls close around him. Kaoru broke the kiss to moan at the pleasure of being completed by Kenshin again. Wrapping her legs around his waist, she pulled him in deeper. Kenshin hissed at the sensation.

Starting a slow rhythm, Kenshin twisted his hips with each stroke. Kaoru arched her back, feeling him hit something deep inside that felt so good. As their pace increased, Kaoru’s breathing became heavier. Kenshin’s panting matched her own. Soon the sound of heavy breaths and slapping bodies filled the room. Kenshin knelt back and grasping Kaoru’s hips, lifted her up. Slamming into her again and again, he could feel her walls rippling. It would be soon. With a cry, Kaoru felt herself fall over the edge. Her walls gripped Kenshin’s member and milked him. Kenshin felt her orgasm and it triggered his own. Rushing waves began deep inside him only to explode into her waiting body. Her name fell from his lips.

Slowly he pumped the last few times, extending their pleasure. Pulling himself from her spent body, he laid beside her on the futon. Wrapping his arm around her, he pulled her tight to him.

“I love you Kaoru. Never forget that,” he said kissing her temple.

“I love you Kenshin,” she said as sleep slowly overcame her.

As the moon finished her trail over the night sky, she looked down on the residents of the Kamiya dojo. She had seen one love affair culminate and perhaps another begin. It was a good night to be the moon.

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Kaoru awoke the next morning in her futon. For a moment she thought that perhaps last night had been nothing but a dream, but rolling over to see a lotus blossom next to her pillow reassured her that it had been real. Pulling the bloom to her nose, she inhaled the sweet scent. The moment would have been perfect…
“Hey busu! Breakfast,” Yahiko yelled outside her door.

Kaoru jumped and stuck the flower up her nose. The pollen started a sneezing fit.

“Hahahaha…you’re gonna be even uglier with a cold,” yelled Yahiko.

“You’re…achoo…gonna get…achoo…it!” Kaoru yelled.

Dressing quickly she rushed to the dining room, to see four sets of eyes looking at her strangely. Yahiko sat looking smug. Kaoru smiled wanly.

“Sorry all,” she said, sitting down quietly.

Miyori sat across from her and smiled.

“You remind me of how I used to be with my little brother,” she said. “If you’d like Miss Kaoru, I know of an excellent way to get him back,” Miyori said smiling.

Kaoru’s eyes lit up.

“Thank you Miyori, I might just have to take you up on that,” Kaoru said, sticking her tongue out at Yahiko.

Hiko watched the interaction between the two women. He’d felt a chill at Miyori’s words. Whatever she was going to show Kaoru, he wanted no part of it.

“Master, what are your plans for today?” Kenshin asked.

“I plan to go see what my pottery will fetch here in Tokyo. You have a problem with that?” Hiko asked.

Kenshin gulped.

“No sir, I was just curious, that’s all. I’m sure your pottery will do very well here, that it will,” Kenshin said.

“Oh that reminds me, Miyori, you’ll be all alone! I have to train Yahiko and Kenshin has his chores. I hope you won’t be too bored,” Kaoru said.

“It’s no problem Miss Kaoru. Perhaps I can clean for you, since you’ve been so kind as to let me stay here,” Miyori said, bowing.

“Oh no, I couldn’t ask you that! Not in your condition. Besides, cleaning is Kenshin’s job. You should just rest,” Kaoru said.

“If you want to come into town, you can come with me,” Hiko said.
Everyone stopped eating and stared at Hiko like he’d grown a second head, everyone except Miyori, that is. She smiled.

“I think I’d like that Master Hiko,” she said.

“Good then it’s settled!” Kaoru said. “Everyone has something to do today. We should finish eating before it gets cold.”

Within moments breakfast was finished and everyone was off to their respective tasks.

As Kenshin sat later that day working on the laundry, his mind was mulling over his situation. He had not meant to take advantage of what Kaoru offered the night before, but his soul had craved it. However, his mind was now reeling with the question of how to fix things. He had a duty to Miyori and his child, but his heart and his soul wants Kaoru. How to fix the two? If he tells Kaoru about what happened and the true parentage of Miyori’s child, he could lose her. Kaoru cares for others and she already has understood Miyori’s plight. Surely she would insist that he go with Miyori and take care of her. Miyori staying at the dojo is an impossibility. Once the child is born, it will be obvious.

Kenshin’s head was so wrapped up in his thoughts, he didn’t hear the gate open. It was only when Megumi reached him that he realized he wasn’t alone. Spinning, he yelped at the closeness of Megumi.

“Sir Ken! Are you alright?” Megumi said.

“I’m fine, that I am, I just…didn’t hear you come in,” Kenshin said, rubbing the back of his neck.

“Usually you sense everyone. Perhaps you have an illness and I should give you a check-up? Ohohohoho…,” Megumi laughed.

“I’m fine, I was just thinking, that I was,” Kenshin said.

“Ah, perhaps about Miyori and your child?” Megumi said.

Kenshin’s face lost all color. Recovering quickly he glanced around to make sure they were still alone.

“Please Miss Megumi, keep this to yourself,” Kenshin said.

Megumi sighed.

“Kenshin, how long are you going to wait to tell everyone? This doesn’t just effect you. It’s not fair to Miyori or to Kaoru to keep this a secret,” Megumi said, shaking her head.

“I know,” Kenshin said, sitting. “I just don’t know how Kaoru will react. I don’t want to lose her. I love her.”

Megumi’s eyes widened.

“You love her? Have you told her?”

Kenshin’s eyes dropped to the ground.

“Hai, I’ve told her….and I’ve shown her,” he said softly.

“You what! Sir Ken, you’ve made love to Kaoru?” Megumi said.

“Hai,” Kenshin said.

Megumi closed her eyes and shook her head.

“Sir Ken, have you thought about the consequences of your actions? Not only have you taken Kaoru’s virginity, but who’s to say you haven’t fathered another child?” Megumi asked.

Kenshin stared at Megumi.

“Kaoru hasn’t….she hasn’t said anything, has she? Could she? Oh…,” Kenshin dropped his head into his hands.

“She’s said nothing, but Sir Ken, it’s a possibility. Surely you know how children are made! Every time you show her how much you love her, you run that risk. How can you be such a baka!” Megumi said.

“I just never…I never thought. I…kami, I’ve made a mess of things. I just…I can’t lose Kaoru,” Kenshin said.

“I see,” Megumi said. “And what of Miyori? You have an obligation to her. How is she to live and what of your child with her?”

“I know, I know I have an obligation and I don’t know how to make it right! I wish none of this ever happened,” Kenshin said.

“You can wish all you like Sir Ken,” Megumi said. “However, it does not change reality. That girl is innocent in all this and no amount of wishing will bring back the life she had or the life she deserves. Only you can right the wrong that’s been done to her. I love Kaoru like a sister and I don’t want to see her hurt, but I also see a young girl, pregnant and alone. That’s two lives that hang in the balance of Kaoru’s happiness. Given those odds, I’d say Miyori deserves more than what you’re willing to give her so far. I understand that you didn’t choose this for yourself and that you’d change it if you could, but it can’t be changed. Himura Kenshin, you have to make a choice!

I know it isn’t easy, but you’d best make a decision soon. Miyori’s baby will be born sooner than you’re ready for.”

Megumi turned and walked away, leaving Kenshin with a heavy heart and an impending feeling of doom.