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The Devil Wears a Pinstriped Suit	By : Sosoru Category: Rurouni Kenshin > General Views: 24776 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter Twenty-Three

The heat of the day lingered into the early evening, though the cloud cover had increased enough to
hide the sun. The clouds acted as a blanket to seal in the heat and humidity, steaming the people that
lived under them. Misao shut the big wooden door behind us. She then slumped down to the cement
stair, resting her chin in the palms of her hand. A loud sigh escaped from her lips as she aimlessly
looked to the other side of the divided street where children were playing.

"What happened in there, Kaoru?" she asked me, though she didn't turn her head.

"It's a huge mess, kid. Why don't you go home and I'll call you a bit later?" I propositioned, hoping
she would bite. Instead, she shook her head and sighed again.

"Nah, I don't feel like going home...or doing much of anything."

"You aren't going to stay here, are you?"

Misao finally looked up at my, her eyes still red from the yelling and crying of a few moments ago.
She looked so painfully innocent, despite her age and the rush of experiences she had the past few
weeks. I put my hand on her head and stroked her dark hair, twisting the lengths in my fingers like I
used when we both were much younger.

"I don't know, Kaoru. I love Aoshi. I love you...I don't want to be disloyal to either of you," she
paused, considering her words carefully. She then turned her head to me, new tears rolling down her
face. "I don't know why Aoshi hates you so much. I mean, you didn't do anything to him, did you?"

I shook my head.

"I didn't think so," she said quietly, looking back down at her feet. "I don't want to have to choose
between you and Aoshi, but if I have to, I'll chose you. All this time I've been waiting for my Knight.
I got swept off my feet by Aoshi...it all felt so right, even if things did happen so fast. I guess I didn't
know how to handle him, but you would have know."

She paused, examining her words.

"I'm not worldly like you are, or have a bunch of experience with men. I know I can be a pain and
too immature, but I can't help it. I want to be more like you."

"More like me..." I said almost to myself.

"Yeah!" she said, beginning to brighten up. "Scared of nothing and nobody. Cool, calm collected,
well-spoken and well...even a bit of a bitch. You're so strong, Kaoru...and I hate that you have to
look after me the way you do. If I were more like you..."

Then her brightness dimmed and the smile left her face as if she realized her true fate. I felt sorry for
her. I thought she was happy being the innocent baby. She told me she wanted her prince charming.
To hear her say she wanted to be more like me, while flattering...seemed all wrong. There could
never be another me.

"Cheer up," I said, patting her on the back. "There's still hope for you. Come on, let's go to Belle Isle
and relax. We can even throw rocks at the seagulls like we used to."

"And feed the geese?" she asked, her smile returning.

"Yeah. Come on, let's go," I said as I ushered her into the car.

The rest of the evening was spent finding the best pebbles on the beach, then launching them at the
annoying white birds. That was, until they figured out the rocks were not small piece of bread and
they started swooping down, squawking angrily at us. We never got around to feeding the geese,
because we parked the car under a tree and took a long nap. I woke up before Misao to the last lights
of day. It was much cooler right at the water and the dusk breeze was soothing. I looked out over the
open water where the reflection of Downtown glistened on the surprising calm surface. Today, I
thought, was very interesting. It started off so promising with the case, then it slowly went downhill
from there. Where did I go wrong? When exactly was it that I changed from Office Vamp to Teary-Eyed Teeny Bopper? I didn't feel like myself anymore. I didn't like who I turned into, either.

I drove Missy back to Aoshi's while she was still resting. Though she protested when I woke her, I
told her to stay with him and that I wouldn't interfere. After a few words, she conceded and I pulled
off. Home, I had to get home. I had to collect myself and my thoughts and figure out what could be
salvaged. As soon as I hit the door, I peeled off my clothes and jumped into the shower, the
temperature near scolding. I scrubbed my skin raw, as if the happenings of the day were attached to
my flesh and refused to release me from its grasp. Satisfied with my new pink glow, I stepped out the
shower and into some silk bottoms and a tank top. My Eddy's Double Fudge Brownie was calling
for me and I was eager to receive. Only a knock on the door separated us. Knowing that my ice
cream would still be there, I elected to answer the door.

"Megumi, I thought you fell of the face of the earth," I said to her as she walked in. I offered her up
a bowl of the sinful treat and we began to catch up on events.

As usual, Sano was giving her headache after headache. At least now, he was off probation and had
a job mentoring troubled youth, of all things. While he was a hellion, he had a way with children.
Most of the kids were in foster homes and never had a stable relationship with anybody. At least
with Sano, he cared and no matter where they were moved next, Sano would be there.

"Good for him," I said in reference, truly meaning it. It was nice to see him have some redeeming
qualities.

"Yeah, good for me, too. Seems he's finally flying straight," she said, her eyes on her spoon. "So,
how's it going with you and Kenshin."

I moaned and leaned back on the couch. I guess it as inevitable, to talk about that whole mess. I
explained all the sorted details. For a change, there was no howling laugher and mean, spirited
scowls. Megumi listened intently to the whole ordeal, only interrupting to agree or ask for
clarification. After about am hour and a gallon of ice cream, we sat on the couch in the living room,
absorbing the atmosphere.

"That bad, huh?"

"Yeah, that bad."

"Why don't you give him up?"

"I tried...it's really hard. He's like cocaine or something."

"Well...get a new drug."

I sat back up and cocked a brow at Megumi. She flashed me a devious smile before downing another
scoop. By George, I knew there was a reason why this woman was my friend...a reason why I was
letting her devour my most favorite treat in the world...a reason why I put up with her annoying
laugh and even more annoying personality! It was...

Wait, what was it again? Oh yeah...she could figure out things when I was at a lost. Her mind was
just as deliciously twisted as my own, even though she had settled down a bit. And she just got be
right back on track. She was right! When you get thrown off a horse...shoot it and get on another.
Brilliant!

"Hmmm, a new drug," I said, the wheels in my head still turning.

"Yeah, I mean...is he even the person you chased anymore?"

"No, not really," I answered honestly. "He was this hot guy with tons of confidence and personality
and now he's just a wishy washy punk. You're right! Screw this ice cream. Let's go out and get us
some men!"

"Correction. Get YOU a man. I already have one," Megumi said.

Seeing my large pilow bounce off the side of her head made me feel much better. After elluding her
attempts to accost me, I changed into something a little more appropriate for man-hunting and off we
went. The night was still very young, meaning the clubs would be dead. Megumi and I drove around
for a while until we got to Greektown. Then, it hit me. Right across from the big casino with the
huge, flashing neon lights were a series of little shops and eateries. They all sat in a neat little row,
holding their own beside the mone making and taking building. And, one little bar, a little hole in
the wall, moonlighted as one of the best Karaoke bars in the city. It wasn't like the ones in China and
Japan, where you rent out a private room just to sit and sing in front of a chosen few. It was all
American. Have a little bit of liquid courage, stumble your way on stage and then belt out a tune.
I'm telling you, some of best nights of my life were spent watching people make complete fools of
themselves on the tiny stage of The Athen's.

"Do you really think we'll meet anyone new here? You know basically the regular's come," Megumi
questioned as we parked my car in on of the Casino structures.

"Well, newbie do come. It is a word of mouth kind of place, but I've seen cute guys come in and out.
Besides, if that doesn't work, we can always go across the street and hit the Craps table," I leveled.

"So true," Megumi responded with a smirk as we made the short trek to the bar.

A flashed a smile at the bouncer. He was a tall, light skinned black man. His frame was thick and
intimidating, but he had a handsome face and welcoming smile. That was, when he chose to show it.
His large arm held the door open for us as we took a peek inside. The place was packed. Several of
the small tables were pushed together where large groups sat. On the far wall were the booths, all of
them packed with couples, or friends having a drunk night out. On the bar were people watching the
various sports events on TV and playing electronic slots. There were, luckily, two seats available for
us there. We had to tip-toe sideways to get to the stools, all the while avoiding outstretched arms
with hands that held lit cigarretes. Once seated Megumi waved her hand in front of her nose and
coughed harshly.

"Was it always this smoky in here?" she asked.

"About as much as usual," I commented.

After a couple of moments, the barkeep took our orders. Two Rum and Cokes on the rocks. This
time, I drunk the whole glass before getting up and putting my name on the song list. The wait
would be about a half hour....enough time to get about two more drinks in.

"You aren't going to sing, are you?" Megumi asked, laughing.

"Why, in fact I am. It's fun to get up there, you know," I replied.

"It's much more fun to watch," she giggled.

Yes, it was more fun to watch. At the moment, the owner, Nick, was singing a country song. It was a
mixed crowd. Some people were laughing, but everyone was clapping and having a mighty good
time. It was fun just to be a part of this textured scene. Another round of drinks was set on the table
as I watched the purple haze fill the room. The big window that allowed passers-by to peak inside
was lined, per usual, with flickering Christmas lights. It was like a flame set to catch moths and they
came in droves. The place was definitely filled to capacity. I frowned, for I didn’t see a single man
worthy of a chase. I whispered to Megumi that after I sang my song, we would be going across the
street to the casino. She respectfully agreed just as my name was called by Nick. I finished off the
last of my drink and I walked up stage and whispered my song to him.

“But, Kaoru, that is a duet,” he said.

“It’s ok. I’m sure one of the regulars wouldn’t mind filling in,” I replied.

There was a set of regular that used to all be signed talent. They filled in, did back up and just sang
some wonderful songs. My usually buddy, Clyde, wasn’t there, but the rest were. Just as Hank, a
tall, lanky man with olive skin and sparse black hair raised his hand and smiled at me, a flash of
light caught my attention. I turned to Nick and there was a man standing in front of him. His rimless
glasses caught the light from the window and danced in lovely grey hue of his eyes. His hair was
platinum blonde...but the smoky air made it look almost lavender in shade as it fell in spiky strands
right below his ears. His features were distinct, those dark eyes surrounded by slanted lids, his nose
thin and lips curved up in a wry smile, still hold a joint firmly. I glanced over at Megumi, who was
giving me the thumbs up. I returned the smile.

“I believe I can assist you,” the young man said in a low, sexy tone.

There was something electric about him, something carnal that drew me to him. He was very
handsome, and I could tell, probably pretty young. I couldn’t recall the last time I found myself so
attracted to someone around my age. He was simply alluring.

“I believe I’ve never seen you in here before,” I commented, walking up to the small stage.

“First time,” he responded, grabbing the extra microphone.

“I guess there is a first time for everything,” I said as the music began playing.

“I suppose,” he shrugged as my part cued. Then, it suddenly occurred to me that I did not tell him
which song we were singing, but the slight swaying of his body to the beat let me know he knew the
song very well. So, I began without any further hesitation.

The closer I get to you

The more you make me see

By giving me all you got

Your love captured me

And then, he paused, brought the mic to his lips, closed his eyes and sang the words on screen.

Over and over again

I try to tell myself that we

Could never be more than friends

Although inside I knew it was real

The way you make me feel

His voice was like velvet and matched perfectly with my silky tone. After the song was done, the
place roared with applause, meaning they really like it and they weren’t just being nice. I smiled at
the beautiful stranger and placed the mic back where it belonged.

“So...do you have a name that goes with that voice?” I asked him.

“Yes, Enishi,” he replied taking my hand and kissing it gently, all the while, his sexy, unsettling
gaze keeping with my own. The regulars began to hoot and holler as Nick escorted us off stage and
announced the next person.

“Enishi.,” I whispered breathlessly.

“And what is yours?” he purred.

“Kaoru,” I said without thinking.

“Are you alone, Kaoru?”

WOW! He was being just as forward as I usually am. I wasn’t banking on getting some goodies
tonight, but hey, this was probably going to be too good to pass up. He was hot, young and
obviously uncommited. No need to flush like a schoolgirl at his advances. We could be frank and
have a wonderful time together.

“No, my girl is with me. We were going to head to the Casino. Would you like to join us?” I asked.
Ok, so I couldn’t help playing coy just a little.

“Well, while I wouldn’t mind, my attention would be all on you, and that wouldn’t be fair to your
friend,” he said, smiling.

“No, it wouldn’t. Megumi?” I called to her. She walked the few paces to us with her drink in hand.
“Would you mind it if I dropped you off at my house?”

“Don’t even sweat it. Sanosuke is right in the Casino, gambling,” she said with a little snort. Time
hadn’t cured all his bad habits, obviously.

“Sure you don’t mind?” I asked.

“Not as long as you introduce us,” Megumi said, laughing her haughty laugh. Gods, it was so
annoying, but men loved it.

“Megumi, this is Enishi. Enishi, this is Megumi,” I said, extending my hand to both. The smiled
shook hands and then looked to me.

“Well, Kaoru, I will call you later,” Megumi said the next moment. She waved and then was out the
door.

She left without paying her half of the bill. That little....

“You’re friend seems nice, but yeah....my eyes still would have been all over you,” Enishi said, his
lips ever so close to the nape of my neck, his hot breath on my skin.

“What else would have been all over me?” I asked seductively.

The man then put his arm around my waist and pulled me firmly against his groin as if he possessed
me. I could feel his member again my pelvis, the sensation sending a chill down my spine. His hand
then traveled from the small of my back to my butt as he squeezed ever so lightly.

“Depends on where you want me to be,” he said, kissing my cheek.

I giggled like a school girl, tracing my finger around his chest.

“Why don’t we blow this place and get better acquainted?” I suggested.

“I thought you would never ask,” he said, taking my hand and leading my out of the karaoke bar.

I’m no fortune-teller. I see kinky sex in my future. Kenshin would be an afterthought tonight.
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