Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Abnormal Tendencies ❯ Conclusion ( Chapter 10 )

Abnormal Tendencies

 

Hey guys! I am so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so, SOOOO sorry about this long wait! I really am! See I started this chapter down on paper in my notebook with most of the first chapters of my stories because my computer had broken down. We finally had it fixed two months later when my dad finally gave in on paying someone to fix it. Then school started up again and I was so busy! I can't believe how fast the time has gone! It really only feels like a month since I've updated instead of over a year… I really am very sorry! Don't worry about the next stories though because they're already typed up. So you guys have to just review and I'll update! Oh and just so you know there is a one chapter sequel to this story that I have already typed up. So now go ahead and read and review!

Chapter 10- The End of the Beginning

“WHERE THE HELL IS SHE?!” Yusuke hollered making me cut off the conversation I was having with Kayko. I tilted my head to the left so that I was facing the doorway of the bedroom Yusuke had yelled from.

“Gee, you don't think sleeping beast is awake now, do ya?” I said sarcastically.

“Sounds like it,” Kayko said, standing up from where she sat next to me on the couch. I followed her as we traveled through Kuwabara's one story house and into his room where Yusuke currently was; Botan behind us the whole way.

“Glad you're awake Yusuke,” Kayko chirped as she opened the door.

“Really though, you didn't have to disturb the whole neighborhood,” Botan added from behind us. He looked over at us with questioning stares.

“Ka-Kayko??” he stuttered out. She looked at him curiously.

“Yeah?”

“What are you- I thought you were…” Yusuke stopped in mid sentence and looked over at Kuwabara and Kurama, who had been in the room with him. We followed his gaze to find them breaking out laughing.

“Haha Urameshi! You fell for it!” Kuwabara said, still laughing. Kurama had managed to contain his laughter to a light chuckle. I glanced over at Yusuke to see him seething with rage.

“What did he fall for?” Kayko asked, blinking in confusion.

“It's nothing,” Yusuke answered, still glaring at his two friends. Finally he gave up the glaring game and looked around at us.

“Where's Hiei?” He asked after noticing the fire demon's absence.

“I think he left for the makai. He didn't stay long after we dropped you two over here,” I said looking at Yusuke and Kuwabara.

“Sounds like the runt. Never sticks around. He just takes off whenever he wants,” Kuwabara grumbled.

“Well there isn't exactly a law restricting that, idiot,” I shot back at Kuwabara, defending Hiei. I don't know what it is…I guess I just got used to Hiei and didn't like Kuwabara talking bad about him. After I said it everyone stared at me for a second as if trying to figure me out. Finally Yusuke broke the silence.

“Okay…I'm leaving now. Anyone coming? I'm going back to my house,” He walked over to the door and slipped on his shoes.

“Sure, why not?” I said.

“I'll come as well,” Kurama said.

“Don't forget about me!” Kayko added.

“Wait, so you're just gonna leave me here?” Kuwabara said, following us into the living room.

“No, of course not Kuwabara…Botan's staying also. You two can have your fun alone,” Yusuke grinned maliciously.

“WHAT! I would NEVER do such a thing! I'm leaving to go check in with Koenma anyways,” Botan humphed and pulled out her oar.

“Well I guess it's settled. You're bowling by yourself Houdini!” Yusuke saluted him, then walked out the door with us in tow. Suddenly I stopped when I thought of a way to have an interesting afternoon.

“Hey Yusuke, what do you say I invite over a friend?” They all stopped walking and turned to look at me.

“Uh…sure…who?” Yusuke asked suspiciously.

“Um…Amber…” I replied looking down entranced with the ground.

“AMBER?! Well…I'm not so sure,” Yusuke said through nervous laughs.

“Oh come on! I want her to meet Kurama,” I pleaded.

“You sure Kurama's ready for her? Or in that case my HOUSE?!” He cracked up in laughter after that remark.

“She's not that crazy,” I said through clenched teeth as my fist connected with the top of his head.

“Excuse me? I'm still here and would appreciate it if you would remember that,” Kurama added to the conversation, but we still didn't hear him due to the intense glares between me and Yusuke.

“Oh fine! Call her! I don't care! But if anything gets broken you're paying!” He surrendered in exasperation and continued on walking to his house.

“Thanks!” I called after him, smiling as I pulled out my cell phone and speed dialed her number. I put the phone up to me ear and sought to catch up with the others. After a few rings she answered.

“Hello?” A groggy voice said over the line.

“Hey, what's up Amber, its Robin,” I replied.

“What are you doing calling this early?”

“Amber…it's 2:00 in the afternoon.”

“Again I ask the question.”

“Well, I was wondering if you could meet us at Yusuke's house. I have someone I want you to meet,” Then Yusuke called out from in front of me:

“And try not to kill him or my house!”

“Who was that?” Amber said, hearing Yusuke.

“No one important,” I said loud and clear so Yusuke could hear.

“It was Yusuke wasn't it? Well tell him…tell him…oh I got it! Tell him I'm surprised to see that his brain is even able to fit inside his head with all that hair gel!”

“Yeah, whatever I'll be sure to tell him. So anyways, are you going to be able to meet us there?”

“Yeah, sure, why not?”

“Okay then, see you soon!”

“Later.”

I closed my cell phone then stuck it in my back pocket and continued walking behind the others. There was some conversation here and there but it was mostly a silent walk. As we were getting close to the house, Kayko suddenly pulled away from us.

“Uh, Kayko? It's this way. I thought you would know the way to your boyfrie-”

“Yeah, I know. I need to talk to Yusuke for a moment. Why don't you and Kurama go on ahead,” She stated rather than suggested. Kurama and I glanced at each other and then shrugged.

“Okay, well can we at least have the keys to get in?” I asked holding out my hand.

“Oh, don't worry about that. The door is always open since my mom always loses her set when she gets drunk,” Yusuke stated. Kurama and I glanced between each other before looking back at Yusuke.

“I sure hope you don't make that public information Yusuke,” I said, before adding, “Make sure you don't stay out too late. You don't want to miss Amber visiting,” I laughed, then we walked ahead to Yusuke's house, while they turned and walked away. In seconds, we reached his house and I opened the door to find Amber already sitting on the couch inside.

“Hey Amber!” I smiled, then walked over and gave her a hug.

“Hey, what's up?” She said, then looked over my shoulder, “let me rephrase that…can he be up?” She asked looking Kurama up and down.

“Oh, this it Yusuke's friend Kurama,” I was about to continue when she cut me off.

“He's a kitsune, right?” she said continuing to look him over.

“Yes, how…how did you know?” Kurama asked, his eyes betraying his surprise.

“Amber Tilghman, part miko,” she replied, stretching out her hand to him.

“Really? That's interesting…I mean the miko part…Kurama or Suiichi Minamino. Suiichi is my human name and the name that everyone recognizes me by except Yusuke, Robin, Kuwabara, Hiei, and of course you now,” He shook her hand back.

“Ok, so I should call you Kurama?” She asked, obviously confused by his double identity.

“Yes, that would be fine.” Now it was Kurama's turn to look Amber over. The first thing he noticed was that she had long, wavy brown hair. It was long, but not waist long. She had it down today and was wearing a black t-shirt along with black hip huggers with a chain on the side.

“It's nice to meet you Kurama,” Amber said smiling.

“Well!” I said, breaking the silence, “now that the introductions are over, let's have a seat.

“Yeah,” Amber agreed, walking over to sit on one of Yusuke's (not so clean) sofas. We followed in suit and sat on either side. Unfortunately after that there was some more awkward silence. I sighed in defeat before I made another attempt to have Amber and Kurama talk.

“Ahem…well I'm thirsty so I'll go get some water,” I said standing up to go to the kitchen.

“Um, do you think you could get me a glass, too Robin?” Kurama politely asked.

“Ooo me, too!” Amber added.

“Got it. Three glasses of water for here, or do you want it to go?” I asked sarcastically. Amber glared at me while Kurama just blinked. “Never mind, I'll be right back.” With that said, I pushed past the kitchen door and let it close behind me before I leaned back against it and sighed, closing my eyes.

“God, there's such an uncomfortable aura in there,” I whispered to myself before slowly opening my eyes.

“Hey.”

“Oh my god Hiei! You scared the crap out of me!” I put my hand over my chest to slow down the beating of my speeding heart. I looked back up at him and studied him closely. “I thought…I thought you were in the makai,” I stammered out.

“I was but obviously I came back. Where are Yusuke and Kurama?” He asked.

“Um, well, Kayko's with Yusuke and they're walking around the neighborhood and Kurama is with Amber in the living room.

“Who's she?”

“A friend,” I replied walking over to the kitchen counter and jumping up to sit on it. He followed in suit and leaned against the counter next to me.

“Oh and….what are you doing in here?” He asked, looking up at me for a second, and then looking back at the ground.

“Well I… I was pretending to get some water and give Kurama and Amber a few minutes alone,” I said. He looked at me with a hint of confusion in his eyes. `God those red sexy eyes…wait! What am I thinking?!'

“Why would you do that?” Hiei asked snapping me out of my very rousing thoughts.

“To have them get together and you know maybe go out. Amber's been kind of lonely lately and I think Kurama's the best guy for her.”

“So you want to make them mates?” He asked.

“Whoa! I wasn't going that far as to them being married, I mean they just met. Although, I guess you could say that…” I was a little caught off guard by his response. I wasn't even thinking about marriage! I don't want him to be another boyfriend Amber had either… I actually want this relationship to last. `Oh God, I'm so confused!'

I looked back at Hiei and saw that he was staring at me. As soon as I turned my gaze to him, he looked the other way. I bit down on my bottom lip trying to think of something to say. Finally I got desperate.

“So…what have you been doing lately?”

“Training. In the makai.”

“Oh right…I knew that,” I whispered then sighed. `Okay, so now I understand why it was hard for Amber and Kurama to make conversation.'

“What about you?”

“Huh?”

“What have you been doing?”

“Well, I've just been hanging out here and there, waiting for Yusuke to wake up. When Kurama said he'd be unconscious for a while I was thinking just a few hours!” I laughed to try and break the tension. Unfortunately, Hiei just continued looking the other way. I ceased my laughing and did the same. `Okay! This is getting really uncomfortable. I'm sure he's just shy though. After all, we did just meet!' We stood a few minutes longer in silence as I racked my brain for ideas of what I could do to break the silence.

//meanwhile in Yusuke's living room//

 

“So…” Amber said with her eyes roaming around the room. This was as uncomfortable as it got. `Grr…and Robin's probably in that kitchen cracking up at our discomfort!' She tightened her fists and closed her eyes for a moment.

“Um… Miss Tilghman? Are you all right?” Amber reopened her eyes to find a pair of concerned green ones looking back at her.

“Uh, yeah. Also, don't bother with the formalities, just call me Amber.” He nodded in reply. Then there was another moment of silence.

“We sure do easily run out of things to talk about, don't we?” Amber said.

“Yes, I must admit this is rather uncomfortable…”

“It's Robin. We just met and she decides to ditch us so we'll be in a room alone. I bet she's trying to set us up,” Amber added.

“It's quite possible knowing Robin. I just must wonder what's taking her so long in there…”

“She's obviously drawing it out. I swear that girl…anyways, conversation change, I hear you're part of the Spirit Detective Team. Is that fun?”

“Well…I suppose…we just had our very first mission a week ago though. It ended in Yusuke being unconscious for a week so hopefully any future missions will end better.”

“Wow! Yusuke got knocked unconscious?! I thought he was more the type to knock someone else out! Next time I see him he'll have to endure my rough tormenting!” She laughed with anticipation of teasing Yusuke. Kurama sweat dropped but laughed along. They were interrupted though as the kitchen door flew open.

~*~

“I'm back!” I said walking out with Hiei behind me, “You guys seem to be getting along well.” Kurama blinked as he realized who it was behind me.

“Hiei! When did you get back?!” Hiei didn't reply, just stared back.

“Oh he just got back a few minutes ago,” I said sitting on the couch by Amber with Hiei on my other side.

“Oh…I see! I was wondering why you were taking so long! Now I know why…” Amber grinned mischievously as she said it.

“No! It's not like that! We didn't—Oh my god Amber! How could you say such a-” By this point I was practically strangling her by the neck.

“Um…come now! I'm sure she was just joking!” Kurama tried to separate us until I finally just let go.

“Ugh, whatever,” I said sitting back against the sofa with my arms crossed in front of me. I glanced at Hiei to see he was just staring at us bored.

“So what were you doing in the kitchen then?” Kurama innocently asked.

“We were just talking ok?!” I replied with a huff.

“Yes, and what happened to our drinks?”

“Oh…the drinks…heheh well you see, when I was pouring the water for it, I noticed that Yusuke's sink water had a bit of a…well…brown streak in it.” Amber “eew”'d in disgust at the thought of it.

“I see…” Kurama said.

“Yeah, sorry,” I said clapping my hands silently together.

“Well you know, I'm sure I could put a cleansing plant in the drain that would clean out the water,” Kurama offered, standing up.

“You can do that?” I whispered quickly but then cleared my throat, “Oh! You know, I think that dirty water stuff was just a 30 minute thing so I'll go check on it again. Come on Hiei,” I said walking into the kitchen. Out of the corner of my eye I saw him roll his eyes before finally getting up and following me into the kitchen. We pushed past the doors of the kitchen and then let them close behind us. Then I rushed over to all of Yusuke's cabinets, opening them one by one in search of glasses.

“You hadn't even looked before so why didn't you tell them that?” Hiei asked coming to stand next to me.

“My whole life I've always had to make up lies to cover for things so I guess it's just habit. Besides, Amber would have been asking a lot of questions about what we were doing instead. And I doubt she would have settled for talking,” I answered, finally locating the cups and pulling out three. “Do you want any water?” I looked at him for an answer and received a shake of the head. I turned back to filling the cups with water until I noticed something. “Eww, I wasn't lying…the water really is brown,” I said watching the contaminated water come out of the faucet. Hiei leaned over my shoulder to see it and I felt my breath caught in my throat. I could feel his light breathing on my neck and had to concentrate on the murky water to keep my thoughts straight. But then he spoke.

“You think he actually drinks this water?”

“Uh, well,” I stumbled out while trying to contain a blush that was forming, “he probably doesn't even notice, knowing Yusuke.” Hiei shook his head in disgust before finally removing his head from the spot above my shoulder. I sighed a breath of relief. It had taken all my strength to control all the raging hormones in me. I just know he could feel my heart pounding in my chest. I inwardly shook my head to clear all my crowding thoughts of Hiei. Right now I had another situation. I looked back down at the water to see it was already half way filling the sink. I pulled up my shirt's sleeve and stuck my hand in it to pull out the plug. As soon as I did the water sank back through the pipes. I instantly found paper towels to wipe off the muck from my hands and then thought a moment about how to fix the water.

I looked out of the corner of my eye to see that Hiei was leaning against the wall with his eyes closed. I continued to stare at him, wondering what he was thinking about. Then he opened his eyes and I looked away, once more thinking about what to do with the water.

“Oh! I know!” I suddenly exclaimed, slightly startling Hiei. I turned off the water and then hit the side of the sink hard two times. I turned the water back on and was happy to see it was clean. “THE WATER'S CLEAN NOW!” I hollered towards the living room, then went back to filling up the glasses.

“How did you know what to do?” Hiei questioned as he walked to stand by me.

“Well, I remember back in school, Yusuke complaining about having to bang stuff too much. Of course I had no idea what he was talking about and thought he meant something else…but it makes sense now,” I explained, slightly getting off topic. I finished filling up the last glass and picked them all up.

“Do you need me to carry any?” Hiei asked from behind me.

“Oh, no. I can manage.” I put my back to the doors to open them while I steadily held the drinks. “Ok! Clean drinks ahoy!” I said, walking into the living room.

“You promise no brown?” Amber pleaded before I would hand her her drink.

“Promise,” I said making a Boy Scout sign. Then I handed her the drink in my right hand. Just then, when I was turning towards Kurama to give him his drink, the drink I had been holding between my left arm slipped loose and spilled forward right where Kurama was sitting onto his head. It all happened so quickly, I was still in shock while the water slowly poured down from the top of his head. I quickly shook it off though as realization hit me.

“Oh my god!! I am SO sorry! I am so so so so so so so sorry!” I quickly exclaimed, covering my mouth with my left hand.

“Hey Robin! What was that about?!”

“I told you Amber! I'm sorry! It was an accident!”

“Yeah? Well so was this!” After that remark, she splashed me with her water. I was off guard so I didn't have enough time to dodge. I let the water slip down me while my face slowly morphed into an annoyed expression.

“Ok Amber, if that's how you want to play it-” I took my water cup in my hands and flung the water at her. She gasped as all the water hit her face.

“Good thing you don't wear makeup, huh?” I laughed at her as she tried to wipe away the water.

“Ok!” Amber exclaimed, “THIS is war!”

“Now, now ladies, lets calm down,” Kurama said, standing up while dabbing the top of his head with a handkerchief.

“You know that's not doing anything to get rid of the water,” Amber pointed out.

“Yes, I know,” Kurama sadly stated, putting away the handkerchief.

“What were you saying again?” Amber asked.

“Oh, uh… I was saying that you two should... where's Robin?” Kurama glanced around the room everywhere. Amber's expression was also of surprise at her friend's disappearance. A glance at Hiei showed the fire demon staring at an open kitchen door. Amber followed his gaze and saw the open door just as I walked though it.

“You know, it's childish for us to be throwing water with our little cups. I say we bring out the big gun! Or should I say water gun!” I lifted up the long slender object that they could now all identify as… (dun dun dun!) A WATER HOSE!

“Woah! Robin! Come on, let's talk about this!” Amber said, glancing between me and the hose.

“Aw, come on Amber, don't you wanna have a little fun?” After that I let go of my hold on the folded part of the hose to let the water come gushing out. I had my finger properly placed in the middle of the hole so I could control where the water went.

First I aimed at Amber and was satisfied when she started yelping and tried throwing various objects around the house at me.

“Come now, Robin! Just turn off the hose!” That's when I turned the hose on the speaker, Kurama. He put his hands up to cover his face and kept on yelling at me to turn it off. While I was laughing, Amber jumped me from behind and managed to steal the hose from my hands and turn the water on me. I screamed at the shock of the cold water hitting me.

“How does it feel now? Huh?!” She shouted, continuing to spray me. I stopped screaming but moved around hoping to evade the water that was drenching me. Everywhere I went though she followed, making sure to drench even more, my now see through shirt. Finally I decided to use a human shield… or almost human…Kurama!

“Robin? What are you-” He was drowned out as the water splashed him full on. It made me start laughing again at the expression on Amber's face after she realized she was splashing the wrong person. It was half surprise and something else… I think it was that she was horrified, like when you embarrass yourself in front of your crush. Maybe there was something between her and Kurama after all… Seconds later she had folded a part of the hose to keep anymore water from coming through. That's when we all heard it: The lightest chuckle coming from the left. We all turned our heads simultaneously towards the sound to find Hiei. He was biting down on the knuckle of his pointer finger while that small noise escaped his lips (His very sexy lips…Okay! Focus here!)

“Hiei? Are you—Are you laughing?” I asked in surprise as he managed to calm himself and remove his finger from his mouth. He looked the other way ignoring my question. I turned to look at Kurama next to me, who looked just as astonished.

“Kurama, have you ever heard Hiei laugh?”

“Uh…well, no. Never.” We continued to look on in amusement.

“What the hell are you staring at?!” Hiei asked in a harsh whisper, while glaring at us. I just smiled in return. `The old Hiei is back.' He must have glanced at me and saw me smiling because he sighed before saying:

“What is it now?” in a tired voice. Instead of making up a lame excuse and covering up for the smile, like I might have done if this was around the time I hade just met Hiei, I walked up to him and kept on smiling. He turned and looked away as I got closer and I could have sworn I saw something on his face before he turned away. `It was something red…' After that I never gave it a second thought and tried harder to get Hiei's eye contact. Seconds later I finally got it and that's when I started talking.

“You were laughing, weren't you?” When he didn't answer I asked again. “Weren't you?” Finally he sighed in exasperation and turned to me.

“No, I was not. I was merely reacting to the situation like any other person would.”

“By laughing?” I teased.

“No,” He lied.

“Uh oh Amber, I think Hiei's lying. We better punish him!” I looked over my shoulder at Amber and saw her nod in understanding. I made a signal with my hand and that's when she let go of the hose and aimed the gushing water at Hiei. Of course he had no idea what we were talking about and was too stunned when the water first hit him to do anything. After a few seconds though he realized what was happening and used his super speed to jump behind me.

“What are you—AAH!” I yelped as the water hit me straight on. Then everything else after that seemed to go in slow motion. The force of the gushing water, and also the part about me being totally off guard, made me fall backwards into Hiei. We both fell down and my vision went black for a few seconds before it cleared up again. I saw Amber and Kurama standing above and saw that Amber had closed off the water as she stared at me. Suddenly I noticed their expressions, it was...humor? My mind was still in a jumble as I tried to understand what was going on. I soon realized that I was lying down and felt something under me. I looked down next to me and saw an arm clothed in black. As I stared with wide eyes, everything that happened came back to me when I heard Amber's laughter. As I turned my head slightly (note: she's still lying down) I came face to face with Hiei who had the same startled expression plastered on his face. We stared at each other for a few moments before I suddenly felt it. My eyes became slightly wider as I felt it harden underneath my thigh...Hiei's erection. As I felt it I quickly scrambled up to my feet to stand by Amber. I tried to calm my emotions and slow my heart by looking away from Hiei. Out of my peripheral vision though, I saw him slowly get up, also looking the other way. As I calmed down, Amber's laughter quickly filled my ears. I turned to look at her to see her holding her stomach, doubling over in laughter.

“Just what the hell are you laughing at?!” I snapped at her. She looked up at me but just continued laughing, even harder than before.

“Fine Amber! I see how it is!” I said, slowly walking towards her. When I got close enough I snatched the hose away from her and turned it on her from an angle so she would fall on Kurama. She easily crashed into him, pulling him down with her. Now it was my turn to laugh. She blinked for a few seconds before finally jumping to her feet.

“Robin! What the he-” She cut off her sentence as she saw me ignoring her and looking the other way in deep concentration. That's when our telepathic conversation started.

`What is it?' She asked.

`I think Yusuke's on his way here...I guess him and Kayko finished talking.'

`If that's true, then we better get out of here before he walks in and sees his house in shambles'

`I've got a plan to make it interesting. Follow my lead.'

`Your “lead”? What the heck is that supposed to mean?!'

`It means don't say a word and leave when I give you the signal.'

`What signal?'

`You'll know! Now this conversation is getting long and they might think something's up!'

With that finished, I turned from the window to Kurama.

“Well, as much fun as this get together was... I have to go and get some shopping done before the mall closes. Hopefully you and Amber will become good friends. And, uh... Hiei... I guess I'll see you when I see you... If you get bored anytime hanging around here then you can drop by my house and we can hang out or something...I think Yusuke knows where my house is so you can ask him, ok then,” I started rambling at the end as I tried to hide a blush. He nodded then looked away. I turned back to Kurama and started to say something then muttered an “oh, wait” and started digging through my purse. I managed to find a sticky note and a pen. I scribbled down a “few” words for Yusuke then pulled out a bundle of cash and stuck the sticky note to it.

“Here, give it to Yusuke, it should cover for the damage,” I handed it to Kurama and all he could do for a few seconds was stare at all the 100 dollar bills I'd handed him. I could sense Yusuke getting closer. He was a minute away now. While Kurama was still in la la land, I gave Amber the signal, which was a nod at the back door. She slipped away unnoticed except by Hiei, who more than likely knew what was going on. I trusted Hiei though not to ruin our fun and to just sit back silently and watch the scene unfold. Finally, Kurama looked up and voiced the question I knew was coming.

“Robin, where did you get all this money? And why were you carrying it around in your purse?!”

“Maybe one day I will answer those questions but now, I really have to go, so...” I trailed off as I sent a telepathic message to Amber, telling her to come and watch from the back window. I checked on Yusuke's status to see he was already at the house. I did all this in a matter of seconds, picking up my sentence again. “...here, you can just take the hose...” I went over and put the hose in his hand. I had to make the timing just right... Kurama was already at the right angle, I just had to wait. A second later the door opened and before Yusuke could walk in I grabbed hold of the front part if the hose and squirted the water straight at his face. The shock of it all must have been what led to him falling backwards, hopefully not into Kayko. I didn't wait to see though and used my super speed to get out of there before he saw me. I managed to wave goodbye to Hiei, who was watching me the whole time before I made my exit.

~*~

Kurama stared at the door in shock at what had just happened in a matter of seconds. He turned to his left to see Robin no where in sight.

“Yo! Kurama!! What the hell?!” Kurama looked back to see Yusuke standing at the doorway, water dripping down his face, yet still seething with rage. Then he looked down to see that he was holding the hose in his hand. Suddenly he knew what it felt like to be framed.

“Uh...it's not what it looks like! I didn't do it!”

“Yeah? Well then who did? Wait a sec...where are Amber and Robin?”

“That's what I'm-”

“I guess Amber didn't show up huh? Too bad,” he said walking over to the couch, “I wouldn't have minded catching up with her. I mean I haven't seen her in a week and a half since I was knocked out. Oh man! You better never tell her about that! I'd never hear the end of it! Oh well... I wonder how things are going between her and that boyfriend of hers...”

“What? Who?” Kurama had been trying to put in his input all the way through Yusuke's rambling but this had suddenly caught his attention.

“Oh, I don't bother to remember his name. He seems like a freakin' idiot to me but whatever. They weren't getting along so great a while ago when I last saw them though.”

“I don't think they're together anymore because just today Robin was trying to hook us up,” Kurama said thoughtfully.

“You and Amber?! Wow, Robin really does try to hook up the weirdest people (Dedicated to my friend Ashley and another guy named Kaleb). I don't mean you're weird of course, I just mean I never would have thought you two... Amber is cool to hang out with though...Hey!” Yusuke yelled, jumping up from the couch, “You made me forget that you were the one who got me all wet!”

“No, Yusuke! I was trying to tell you that it was Robin that did it!”

“I thought you said that they didn't show?”

“I never said that, you assumed.”

“You mean Robin and Amber did this?” He said gesturing to his soggy living room. Kurama nodded and then Yusuke started grumbling.

“I knew I shouldn't have let her allow Amber in my house! Twenty minutes later, and look at this! They better pay or mom's gonna kill me!”

“I believe they did.” That's when Kurama produced the money Robin had given him.

“What's this?”

“I believe it's a note to you from Robin and a bundle of cash,” Kurama plainly replied.

“Yeah, I figured that much out, now give me a sec so I can read the note.” Yusuke's eyes scanned over the paper as he read it aloud.

 

Hey Yusuke!

Sorry about the house disaster but hey, don't worry, I'll cover for

it. Anyways, if you're reading this note then me and Amber have more than likely

already ditched before you arrive and blow up with anger, or we could possibly

be watching you right now.

 

Yusuke and Kurama glanced around at the windows before returning to the note

 

Don't be mad at Kurama, we just felt like setting him up. Attached to

this note is some cash that should cover for the damage and the change left

over you can spend at the arcade or something.

Also, as a hint, Kayko might forgive easier if you buy her something nice.

Yes, she told me why she's angry with you.

Now I'm running out of room so I'll see you when I see you.

Ciao!

Robin ~_*

 

Yusuke stared at the note for a few seconds longer before pulling it off of the bundle of cash and flipping through all the cash.

“Dang... where did she get all this cash?”

“Good question,” Hiei said, stepping from the shadows.

“Oh, hey Hiei, I didn't see you over there.”

“She obviously has many secrets about her past and even now,” Hiei continued, ignoring Yusuke. They all silently thought about that for a moment.

“Hey Kurama, exactly how much is in here?” Yusuke asked, flipping though all the $100's.

“Exactly $10,000,” Kurama stated.

“What the hell?!” There was a short silence after his outburst before he continued, “Just what was she doing carrying $10,000 in her purse?”

“Like Hiei said, she has many secrets we have yet to learn of.”

“Hmm... I bet carpet drying only costs about $1,000 or less... so maybe I should just spend the rest on-”

“I don't think so, Yusuke. Robin probably shouldn't have trusted you with so much money. Where's Kayko? She could hold onto it for you.”

“She's at her house picking up something for Amber. She'll probably be disappointed when she finds them gone,” Yusuke said, lightly scratching the back of his head.

“Yes, well... until she arrives,” Kurama then used his fox reflexes to steal the money from Yusuke, “I suppose I will have to hold onto it.”

“Aww, come on Kurama! At least spare me $200! I'm gonna take Robin's advice and get Kayko something nice,” Yusuke begged and held out his hands. Kurama sighed before giving him two of the $100's. Just then Kayko walked in. Yusuke quickly stuffed the bills in his pocket, before she could see the big double 00's.

“Oh! Hey... Kayko!” Yusuke stuttered, trying to strike a relaxed pose. She just frowned at him for a second, trying to figure out what he was up to before she replied.

“Uh, hi Yusuke, Kurama...Hiei,” She nodded at each one as she said their names, There was a moment of silence before Kurama intervened.

“Uh so, we heard you were looking for Amber, but she's already taken her leave with Robin.”

“Oh I know. I talked to them outside.”

[Moment of Silence]

“What do you mean you talked to them outside?! When?!” Yusuke hollered as confused as Kurama was but obviously Hiei wasn't.

“Well, as I was walking over I saw them spying on you from the window and we talked for a while. They told me everything that happened and then invited me to a movie tomorrow.” They stood silent for a moment longer.

“Really? What movie?” Yusuke asked completely oblivious.

“Oh, Mean Girls, but I doubt you'll like it. It's geared more towards girls and going through high school. Robin claims it's the best movie ever, since she's seen it four times.”

“Then why would she want to see it again?”

“She likes the number five.”

“Oh.”

Kurama looked at the two as if they were crazy.

“You mean this whole time we were being watched from that window?” Kurama gestured to the spoken window. Kayko nodded in reply.

“Hiei, could you sense them watching us? Did you know?” Kurama asked turning to look at Hiei.

“Possibly. What does it matter?”

“I'll take that as a yes.”

Hiei just shrugged and looked away. Kurama sighed in defeat, slipping his hands into his pant pockets as he felt his fingers touch the money Robin had left Yusuke. He pulled it out and turned to look at Kayko.

“Obviously you have noticed the state of this room...” he trailed off as her eyes glanced around. She nodded and he continued, “Robin left this little gift to help cover for it—”he was cut off as Kayko interrupted him.

“Yeah, outside Robin mentioned that she left some money and to make sure Yusuke didn't go crazy with it.” Yusuke frowned at this.

“Yes, well, Robin was right to worry. Yusuke was about to spend it all at the arcade. I then decided it would probably be best if I held onto it until you arrived,” he help the money out to her and she gratefully took it. Yusuke continued to frown and glare.

“Just exactly how much is in here?” Kayko asked looking the bundle over.

“Ten grand, or should I say, two hundred dollars short of ten grand,” Kurama replied.

“Wow... ten grand huh? I guess I better call a carpet place and see when is the soonest time they can come so Atsuko wont freak.”

“Too late!” Yusuke exclaimed, peeking through the living room blinds. He could see his mother crossing the street already.

“What? She's here?” Kayko asked, joining Yusuke at the window.

“This isn't good...she might think I had a party while she was off at work. Then she'll be really be pissed!”

“How about you just tell her the truth?” Kayko suggested.

“No...It's too easy...How about the air conditioner is leaking...yeah I think that'll work...then it she still doesn't believe me then I'll just remind her of when I died...” Yusuke muttered to himself. Everyone sweat dropped in reply.

“YUSUKE!! WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED IN HERE?!” They all jumped in surprise and turned to see Atsuko standing in the doorway, anger apparent on her face. They had been so caught up in their conversation they hadn't heard her come in.

“Uh...h-hey mom...” Yusuke stuttered.

“DON'T YOU “HEY MOM” ME! YOU BETTER TELL ME JUST WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED TO MY HOUSE!”

“Um...Atsuko...I can explain what happened...” Kayko started but Yusuke interrupted.

“No, Kayko it's ok...I'll tell her...Mom the truth is...the air conditioner is leaking!”

They all anime tripped after they heard Yusuke. Atsuko just blinked and stared at him.

“Are you lying to me Yusuke?” Atsuko asked calmly and quietly. Yusuke gulped before lying again:

“Of course not!”

She glared at him a little more.

“The only reason I'm not going to beat you up for lying to me is because you have friends here,” she gestured towards Kurama, Hiei, and Kayko, “On second thought, maybe that'll make it all the better...”She started popping her knuckles. Yusuke stared at her for a moment before thinking about it. It wasn't that he was afraid that his mom would hurt him, since he was a spirit detective...it was just he didn't want to get knocked out again.

“Oh come on mom! I already told you what happened! Besides, would you really beat me up? Remember when I died?” Yusuke smirked after using his secret weapon. Everyone else sweat dropped as they saw Atsuko break down in front of them.

“W-w-why? You left me all alone! How could you?!” then she broke down sobbing. Yusuke walked over and tried to comfort her while she kept on sobbing uncontrollably.

“Uh...Don't worry Mom! I'll get the place fixed up okay?” She looked up at him for a second.

“O-o-okay...I-I-I'm going to go have a drink...” With that said she stood up unsteadily, and walked out the door.

“Ha! More like one million drinks!” Yusuke laughed as soon as she was out.

“Are you sure she'll be okay?” Kayko asked, looking out the window.

“Yeah, she's done this millions of times.”

[Silence]

“Okay...so I guess I'll call a place to have them fix it up before she gets back.” Kayko walked over to the phone and picked up the directory.

“Yeah...you do that...” Yusuke muttered.

“I suppose I should take my leave now. It's been at least an hour and I need to be home for dinner,” Kurama waved goodbye then walked out the door.

“Uh...so Hiei...I guess-” Yusuke stopped himself as he saw Hiei had disappeared once more.

“Fine, that's cool....Just means no more guests to ruin my house,” he stomped over to the couch and jumped onto it, grabbing the remote in the process. Just as he turned on the television to watch some anime, the ceiling started dropping water.

“Aww hell! You gotta be kidding me! Dammit!” Yusuke jumped off the couch and stomped into the kitchen, where Kayko was making a call on his cordless phone.

“I'm going out for a walk, and by the way, the ceiling is leaking. And I don't think it's Robin's fault. Might as well fix it while we're at it though,” That said, he walked out the back door before she could reply.

~*~

“Wow, well that was an eventful day,” I said jumping on top of my bed as I got home. I recalled everything that had happened and couldn't help but laugh. I rolled onto my side and played with my bed sheet for a moment before my kitty, Ryo-oh-ki, jumped onto the bed.

“Oh, I guess you're hungry,” I said, stroking her chin, content at listening to her purr. I climbed off the bed, pulling her into my arms and carried her downstairs to where her food and water were. I gently put her down since she was still just a baby at three months old. As I filled up her bowl with food, I hummed a little song thinking of Hiei and how he smiled at me just an hour earlier. When I finished, I sat back and watched Ryo-oh-ki chew silently on her food.

“I wonder what Hiei's doing…” I whispered, my mind wandering off again. I came back to reality as Ryo-oh-ki came and rubbed her soft little head against my leg. As I stroked her chin again, I looked out the window and noticed that it had already become dark.

“Uh oh! Time to go to bed Kiki!” I said, using her nickname as I picked her up and walked upstairs to put her in her little bed nearby mine. I watched as she curled herself up on her pillow then closed her eyes. I almost didn't want to leave her since she was soo~ooo cute. She would probably sleep on my bed with me except I would be too afraid I would roll over on top of her or something. I gave her one last glance and then went into the bathroom to change. Minutes later I came back out after changing, brushing my teeth, and washing my face. As I threw my clothes into the hamper, I switched off the light and climbed into bed. I don't fall asleep at first usually but after all the excitement today I couldn't keep my eyes open when I hit the pillow. I happily opened my mind to the dreams to come.

~*~

While Robin slept peacefully, there was a small rustle outside her balcony that any other person passing by might regard as the wind or a bird, which it certainly was not. Hiei was careful to be as quiet as possible as he jumped from the tree he'd just been in and onto her balcony. Who knows how aware Robin's senses are at night, and he wouldn't want to have to explain what he was doing on her balcony at this hour. He slowly walked towards her balcony door and when he was close enough, he peered inside at her sleeping form. Then when he looked down at the door's handle, he realized it was unlocked. He blinked and looked closer thinking for sure he must be mistaken. She wouldn't leave it unlocked…would she? He slowly grasped hold of the handle and pulled it back to reveal that indeed she had left her door open to any sickos that might sneak in and hurt her. Stop! This is Robin! She can take care of herself. Nevertheless he reminded himself to lock it on his way out. What the heck am I even doing here?! On her balcony and now in her bedroom! He slid smoothly into her room and slowly started to close the door, when, as he was pushing it back it made a squeaking noise. He instantly snapped his head in Robin's direction to see if she was showing any signs of waking. After a few seconds and nothing happened, he figured she was probably in a deep sleep. Big shock after all the action that happened today. He was about to close the door the rest of the way, then advised against it. It was only open a couple of inches and it would help to have those inches if he had to make a quick get-a-way. Hiei stepped away from the sliding door and towards Robin. Every part of her enhanced as he got closer to her sleeping form. Her smell, that intoxicating scent of roses. Now he was standing right by her bed side. He gazed over her, studying every feature and storing it away to memory. Her right arm was lying across her waist while her left one was loosely lying by her head. She had the sheets pulled up to her waist but in the moonlight you could see the vague outline of her form….with those curves everywhere. She was wearing one of those shirts that only had a string on each side to hold it up…all the skin she was showing glowed magnificently in the light of the moon. Then he gazed up to her face to see her in a peaceful state with her lips slightly parted. He stood there for a while in an almost trance before an old memory hit him. It was of the time he had first met her. [A.N.- All of these flashbacks will be in Hiei's POV]

 

*Flashback*

 

“HEY YUSUKE!” I had to power up to hold more of the extra weight that had just been burdened upon me by Yusuke. I tried to turn to look at the intruder but the heavy ceiling kept me from turning my head completely, but I could still recognize it as a young girl that was about Yusuke's age. She looked me directly in the eye after just arguing with Yusuke. She analyzed me for a moment before turning back to Yusuke.

“Oh all right,” She said, walking over to us and then she did the unbelievable thing—she picked up the while ceiling in seconds. Finally, I turned and actually got a good look at her. She had shiny, smooth black hair pulled back into a high ponytail with side bangs. She was wearing an almost too revealing outfit. Almost. It was of a dark blue color. Her top was a small turtle neck shirt that ended quite a few inches above her waist. She also had shorts of the same color with long, heel boots. I gazed at her in amazement. Can she really fight in those clothes?

(Later on)

“Yo Yusuke, can you introduce me or is that beyond your brain capacity,” Robin whispered to Yusuke. It took him a while to understand what she said. He started to reply but thought otherwise as he cut himself off.

“Fine. Robin, this is Kurama, he's a kitsune. And this is Hiei, he's a fire demon,” Yusuke said, pointing between Kurama and me. She said a `Hi' to each of us in return then examined us carefully, almost curious like. I in turn looked at her curiously the whole time she started an argument with that idiot Kuwabara. How can this young girl contain so much energy? I smirked knowing I would have to learn more about this girl.

 

*End of Flashback*

 

Hiei shook his head to try and clear all the thoughts crowding his head after reliving that memory. He gazed down at her sleeping form to find her still asleep. She looked so fragile right now! How could this girl be as powerful as she is?

 

*Flashback*

 

There was a thin bridge a few feet away from us that led to a fighting arena in the form of a circle. The beast was standing on the edge of the fighting arena.

“Ahh you darn humans! You disgrace us all! Kurama, Robin, I will make sure you die! I am Byako the stronger saint beast.” After that I just glared at him. How dare he threaten Robin. Wait…why should I care? She's just a young girl.

`Ah yes, but she's quite powerful for her age, also don't forget about all those past lives. She's probably older than both of us when you add them all up.'

Kurama! What the hell are you doing in my head?!

`Well, anyone could obviously tell you were deep in thought. You didn't even make any snide remarks to Kuwabara. You know they're still arguing over who should fight Byako.'

Just let Robin do it. She's obviously stronger than Kuwabara.

`Does that mean you like her?'

Like her?

`You know…do you have puppy love?'

Puppy love?

`It means you have a crush on her or love her'

Love is for weaklings.

`A typical answer. Why don't you just admit it? It's not that hard.'

 

*End of Flashback*

 

Is it really love? How can I know?

Hiei gazed down at her, exaggerating in his mind every piece of her.

What is this control she has over me? That one time I almost lost…

 

*Flashback*

 

“Robin! Watch out!” Yusuke yelled, seeing the crystals coming at her. I looked to my side and saw mostly all the crystals going Robin's way.

Damn, I have to save her.

They were almost at her and I could see them coming closer. I used all the speed inside me and ran faster than I even knew I could. I had moved her out of the way and gotten back to the position I was in before anyone could even blink. I glanced over at her to make sure nothing had hit her, leaving me vulnerable to attacks.

“Caught you!” Seriyu yelled throwing crystals at me. I didn't notice he was throwing more at me until she yelled out my name.

“Hiei!” She yelled, snapping me back to reality. I dodged just before they hit me full on but it still hit my arm. I looked down at it in disgust. I can't believe that she distracted me so much that I got myself hit. This was becoming very annoying.

“Now you have lost an arm too, Hiei. Really, you should concentrate on your fight instead of your girlfriend over there,” Seriyu said smirking. I stared back at him with an emotionless face, not to give anything away. Really though, I was confused inside. What is a girlfriend? Well I suppose she is a girl and maybe my friend. I'm still confused on that part. But maybe it means... I glanced back at her to see her staring at me with worry in her eyes, and then I turned my head to face Seriyu again. Maybe it means something stronger than that. Maybe a mate? Ha! Me and her? I suppose it is possible but I doubt it will happen. I'm not into that mating thing. Wait…what is this feeling I've been having lately when I'm with her? It's nothing I've felt before. Suppose it is what Seriyu is saying? Now this is sad, I'm listening to an enemy. This ends now. It took me seconds to have that conversation with myself before it finally ended.

“Hn, your games end now Seriyu. I'm tired of wasting time with you,” I said before unsheathing my katana and standing up.

 

*End of Flashback*

 

After that, all I could do was think about her. Think of how she affected me. Then there was that time I was so close to her…

 

*Yet another Flashback!*

 

“Now get on Kuwabara's back! We need to stack up so he'll reach!” Robin yelled. We followed what she said with Kuwabara on the bottom, Kurama next, then me underneath Robin then Yusuke. I was hardly in my mind because of the position I was in. I knew that Yusuke and Robin were arguing but I was too busy paying attention to her in particular. She had her legs spread out so one was on each of my shoulders. Her scent was hitting me head on for the first time. What is that scent…so familiar…It's roses. I was holding onto her ankles loosely yet tightly. I could feel her skin under my hands. So soft... I knew that she was wearing shorts and not some girly skirt but for some reason I still had to control myself from looking up. This is really becoming annoying how my thoughts are becoming so clouded. Hopefully it'll end soon.

 

*End of Flashback*

 

This girl has so many techniques…so many secrets…like that instant transmission technique that was so interesting…yet it wore her out pretty quick.

 

*These Flashbacks are killing me!*

 

“Everyone, put your hand on my shoulder and be sure not to let go,” Robin said right before we were suddenly in another room with Yusuke fighting in front of us. I turned to my side to look at Robin to see that she was slowly becoming unconscious. Just before she fell back, I wrapped my arm around her waist and held her up. I gazed down at her just as she opened her eyes and looked at me thankfully. I love it when she looks at me like that…wait…

“Sorry, I guess that took a lot out of me and I haven't used that technique in a long time,” She said quickly, while trying to stand up once more. Again, I saw her knees buckle right before she fell back. I quickly caught her, wrapping my right arm around her back once again, right before she hit the ground then looked her over. Obviously she is too weak to even hold herself up so I guess I'll just have to-

Before I could even finish the thought I had picked Robin up fully, carrying her in front of me. She seemed a little bit startled at first since I had just scooped my left arm under her knees and pulled her up in a matter of seconds.

“Huh…Hiei-” I cut her off quickly, as I thought of an explanation.

“You're too weak. It's all right, I'll carry you like this…for a while.” I added the last part quickly so I would sound more like my old self to everyone else. I'm sure that fox is watching… After I had replied to her, I turned to look at the battle raging in front of us. The only problem was that my mind wasn't on the battle like it should have been.

I had to carry her or else what would she have done? Sit on the floor in the way of the blasts?

`Your old self wouldn't have cared'

Great, I have an inner subconscious.

`You bet you do!'

So now what? We're going to talk and you're going to confuse me more?

`That's the plan'

Screw that!

`Is that the only thing you want to screw?'

What the hell are you talking about??

`Oh never mind'

This is pointless! I'm tired of arguing with you over this…girl!

`Hey, I don't start the arguments'

I don't care about her and I never will!

`Sure…I'm your inner subconscious, don't you think I know how you really feel?'

You know nothing.

`That means you know nothing'

“He's outnumbered! We gotta help him!” The idiot yelled nearby. I tuned back into the world to see Yusuke getting beat up by seven look-a-likes. I looked to my side to see everyone about to step forward when there was a huge blast that shattered the whole ceiling.

No…I won't let any debris hurt Robin!

`Want to tell me you don't care about her now?'

I don't have time for you now!

With that said, I tuned out the voice and concentrated on keeping Robin safe. She had her eyes closed luckily, so I just kept dodging the falling ceiling pieces. Finally, all of the debris hit the floor and it was over. I looked down at Robin just as she cracked open her eyes.

Not a scratch…at least that's over and now I can spend the rest of the day arguing with my inner subconscious.

`How exciting!'

Great…He's already started.

 

*End of Flashback*

 

The time I could never forget of course would be the kitchen experience…

 

*Second to last Flashback!*

 

“Eww, I wasn't lying… the water really is brown,” Robin commented, gazing down at the water slowly filling up the sink. Without even thinking, I leaned over to look. Then I realized my face was merely inches away from hers. I froze for a moment understanding the position I was in. Just as I was about to quickly move away I caught a whiff of her scent and was caught in place…she smelled of roses…freshly blooming roses…It was then that I realized that moments had passed and not a word had been spoken.

“You think he actually drinks this water?” I managed to say before it became an awkward moment.

“Uh, well,” She paused for a moment then-“he probably doesn't even notice, knowing Yusuke.” I shook my head in disgust, pretending that I was totally concentrated on our conversation, and not on other things like the silky bare skin on her shoulder that I was longing to touch. Before I could give in to the urge, I removed my head from its position above her shoulder and walked over to lean against the wall seeming casual. As soon as I was sure she was concentrated on the water problem, I closed my eyes and relived all the senses I had just before.

That scent…her gorgeous skin…I could hear her heart beating inside her…if only I could taste her…

`So you admit you want her'

Not you again!

`Yeah, I'm back for a visit'

Great. Well, we'll have to continue this conversation another time.

I tuned it out just as I opened my eyes to see Robin staring at me, but she instantly looked away when I caught her gaze. I wonder how long she was staring like that…what could this mean?

 

*End of Flashback*

 

And of course the water fight that just occurred earlier today.

 

*Very last Flashback*

 

“What are you—AAH!” Robin yelped from in front of me as a spray of concentrated water hit her and knocked her down…ON TOP OF ME! We both fell down onto the ground with her on top of me. I was about to push her off or something when all of my senses pummeled me with everything about her. That scent of roses…how one of her sleeves had lowered because of the fall and was showing even more of her shoulder…and once again her heartbeat was there- slow and rhythmical. I would have moved but I was frozen in spot. I could hear her friend laughing but all I could focus on was her; how every time I breathed in and out, how her head would move up and down from its spot on my chest. Then she turned her head to look at me for a moment before she jumped up, wide eyed to stand by her friend. I slowly stood up soon after with a secretive smile inside. This girl is so strange…and it entertains me so…

 

*End of ALL the Flashbacks!*

 

I looked down at Robin after going through memory lane to find her still asleep. What could she be dreaming about?

(Dream Sequence- and a very short one ok? Also switched to Robin's POV)

Where is everyone? I thought to myself as I walked through this empty black space. “Yusuke!? Kurama!? Amber!? Hiei!?...Kuwabara? ANYONE!? Isn't anyone there?!” I called out into the abyss. Suddenly I could see their shadows far ahead and I jumped up to chase after them.

“Wait up guys!!” But the shadows only continued to get farther away and finally after all the running I tripped.

“Why did you leave me guys?”

“Because they don't need you. They never did.” A voice whispered.

“That's not true! It's NOT!!” I slammed my fists hard on the ground to where they bleed before I started to weep. “Why? Oh WHY? PLEASE! HIEI!”

(Back in the Real World)

“Hiei…”

I jumped at the sound of my name coming from her lips. At first I thought she was awake but realized she was still sleeping. Obviously her dream had turned into a nightmare by the tear I could see in her eye. Against all of my instincts I brushed away the stray strands of hair on her face and whispered three words: “I'm here Robin.”

(Back in dream sequence)

I could feel someone's presence around me, full of warmth and compassion. Slowly my dark, black, lonely nightmare disappeared till I was back in my non-nightmare dream. The setting was the same, a beautiful meadow on a beautiful day, except this time Hiei was here, and he was coming straight toward me.

(In the Real World)

I felt her aura calm and knew she had left whatever nightmare she was in. Yet she called my name…I wonder why… Then suddenly I realized once again how beautiful she looked. Her glossy lips were slightly separated and I had the urge to—without even thinking I leaned forward towards her lips. I was milli-seconds away from touching them with my own when there was a rustle in the corner of her room. I jumped up expecting a demon only to find a baby cat. It had suddenly awoken and was making loud purring noises. I snapped my head back to Robin to see her rustling. Just before her eyes were open, I was out the door and I jumped into the tree right outside her balcony. A few seconds later she came out and looked around. She looked up into the tree I was in for a second, obviously sensing something but then she looked away.

(Robin's POV)

I swear I thought I heard something…I lightly touched the spot on my cheek that I could have sworn someone had just touched moments before. Maybe it was just the dream… At the mention of the dream I started blushing profusely. I wonder what it meant… Hiei…I wonder what he's doing right now…On that thought I walked back through my balcony doors and went back to sleep.

(Hiei's POV)

I jumped back down onto the balcony when I was sure she was asleep once more. I took a few last seconds to watch her sleep before I finally came to a conclusion. I jumped back into the tree thinking about what I was planning on doing before I began jumping from tree to tree with a wide smirk plastered on my face. Soon Robin…soon you will know how I feel.

Then he was off into the night debating how he was going to finally tell her.

THE END!