Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Dimensions ❯ A Hot Day and Hotter Night ( Chapter 3 )

Here's chapter three!! Please tell me what you think!! R&R!!

 

And we all know I do NOT own Yu Yu Hakusho... just Chantelle.

 

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Chantelle was up early again the next morning, and she set about making another large breakfast for her guests. She was out of bed and behind the stove at seven thirty, knowing she had a LOT of work to do today. This time she made omelets, much to Yusuke and Kuwabara's delight.

She started working on the dishes immediately once she finished eating her own breakfast, cleaned off the table, counters and stove, did a quick sweep of the floor under the table, and headed out to do her chores, trying to hide the fact that she was still tired from the day before. She fed and watered the kittens, taking about twenty minutes or so to play with them. Then she got to her feet with a sigh and headed out to the gardens.

The weeds had sprouted up during the night, and there was no getting out of pulling them this time. She was out there for about an hour, pulling weeds and pulling potato bugs off of said plants in the stifling heat. A dull ache was starting up in the small of her back and she did her best to ignore it as she finished pulling the rest of the weeds in the carrots.

She sat up with a sigh, immediately feeling a small stab of pain in her shoulders, and she swallowed a few times to get some moisture back into her throat. She wiped her brow and prepared to get to her feet when she felt a hand on her shoulder.

Blinking, she looked up and saw Kurama smiling down at her, holding a bottle of water. “I figured you might need this. It seems we are in the middle of a heat wave, and we don't want you to get dehydrated.”

She smiled in relief. “Thank you... so much.” She accepted the bottle and took a few long sips, sighing in relief.

“So, what do you have to do yet?” he asked, smiling at her pleasantly as he helped her to her feet.

She sighed. “Well, I've got to water the gardens again, and then my Mom wanted me to empty and clean up the trailer over there.” she said, pointing at the camper nestled off to the side of the yard, out of the way. “My brother in law is supposed to pick it up sometime in the next few weeks, and my mom wants to make sure we don't leave anything of ours in there. We still have some canned food in there, for instance, and she wants to make sure it's clean for the kids when they go camping next month.”

Kurama looked at her, a little concern showing up in his features. “Would you like any help? You look like you're tired.”

She blinked, surprised that someone had noticed. Normally she was able to successfully hide fatigue. Then she thought a moment. “Well, I can do the watering with no problem, but I guess it would be nice if someone could help me with cleaning the camper...”

He gave her that heart warming smile of his. “I'll help you with that, then. It will make the job go by faster and much easier.”

She gave him a returning smile. “I appreciate it. Thanks.”

He merely nodded as she gathered up the hose and proceeded to water the vegetable garden. Then she filled the watering pot and did the same for the flower garden, checking to make sure that everything was still growing as it should.

Chantelle then went the the garage and got a wooden crate to put the food in the camper in. She'd have to put them away in the cold room when she was done... which was sure to be a major pain. The shelves in there were already crammed full with foodstuffs and she was going to have to get creative in finding places for everything.

An hour later, she and Kurama were finishing up. The fox demon was checking a few little nooks behind the campers table to ensure there was nothing hiding in them, while Chantelle was kneeling on the little counter beside the sink, trying to see onto the top shelves.

“Well, there's nothing left over here.” Kurama said, setting a wash cloth aside after he wiped the area out, cleaning it for the next owner.

Chantelle squinted her eyes, spotting something in the far corner. It was impossible to make out what it was. It looked like some kind of furry ball. She reached up, stretching to get at whatever it was. “I'm just about done here. I think there's something up here, though. Just give me a sec...” Her fingers managed to lightly brush against the little ball of fur, and it came to life. The mouse let out a startled squeak and charged to the other corner.

Chantelle, for her part, was so shocked at this, she tore her hand out of the cupboard, letting out a shriek, and immediately lost her already somewhat precarious balance. She thought for sure she was going to crash to the floor, but a pair of strong arms wrapped around her, and she found herself being held in the arms of the fox demon.

He looked at her in concern, his face mere inches away from her own. “Are you all right?”

She sighed in immense relief, now fighting back a furious blush. He was holding her bridal style, his right arm around her shoulders, his left one around her thighs. “I'm fine... I just wasn't expecting to see one of THOSE in here...”

He smiled at her gently as he carefully set her down. “I will take care of it for you. I'll set it outside where it won't bother anyone.” Chantelle watched as he reached into one of his pockets and pulled out a small seed. The seed sprouted before her eyes and vines gently wrapped around the mouse, trapping it without hurting it. Then Kurama stepped outside and released it. The little fur ball immediately charged off into the long grass and vanished from sight.

When he came back inside the camper, she smiled. “You are one seriously awesome guy to have around, you know that?” She gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. “Thanks for the save.”

He looked at her, a little surprise showing on his features. Then he smiled and rubbed the back of his head. “Of course.” Then he looked at her. “I apologize, but I simply must ask... Are you truly... untouched? Forgive me if you find the question to be inappropriate, but I simply find it difficult to believe that a woman as incredibly beautiful as you has not yet experienced a mans touch.”

She blushed, surprised to hear the question coming from him. “It's true. I just... haven't come across the right guy yet, I guess. Most guys that are interested in me want only one thing, but I want an actual relationship... not a partnership that's based on physical attraction alone. Most men aren't interested in learning what kind of a person I really am. They're just interested in how I look.”

She turned and saw Kurama's face inches from her own once more. He tilted her chin with his index finger and ran his thumb along her lower lip. “You'll find a man who's right for you. I simply cannot imagine a woman as incredibly wonderful as you being alone for long.”

Her heart rate sky rocketed immediately and her face burned furiously at this sudden action. He removed his hand and he smiled at her. She could have sworn she saw a hint of amusement in his expression.

“My other half, the demon named Youko Kurama wishes to meet you himself. Especially since he learned you have never made love before. Most women find him to be very attractive, and he has an incredibly...” he smirked. “... seductive nature.”

Chantelle felt so much blood rush to her head it almost felt swollen.

The fox demon chuckled. “Not to worry. That won't happen on this day.” He took in his surroundings. “So, are we finished up in here?” he asked, as though nothing had happened. Surprised at the change in subject, Chantelle blinked, and then nodded. “Y... yeah. This should be fine.” She headed over to the wooden crate, which was jammed with foodstuffs, and tried to give it a lift. It wouldn't budge and she sighed, sending a sheepish smile at her companion. “Do... you suppose... you could...?”

He chuckled once more and stepped forward, taking a hold of the box and lifting as if it were no contest at all. “Come. Let's get inside. It's far too warm to stay in here.”

Nodding, Chantelle followed him inside the trailer once more.

The others were currently watching the six o'clock news, which was telling of events taking place in the country and around the world.

She wrinkled her nose a little, taking in the dirt that was on her clothes and the grime that coated some areas of her skin after cleaning the camper. “I've gotta take another shower. I'll be back in a few minutes...”

She had a ten minute shower and came out feeling refreshed once more. She smiled at them. “I'll get started on supper. How does Lasagnia sound to you guys?”

Yusuke and Kuwabara grinned broadly. “You read my mind...” they said as one.

She gave them all a small smile and got started. Her back and shoulders were still aching, but she did her best to ignore it. She made up two large batches of lasagnia which her guests made short work of, and then she got started on the dishes, cleaned off the counters, stove and table, and just made sure the place was tidy.

She never noticed Hiei casting looks her way as she worked, unconsciously rubbing her sore shoulders.

The temperature didn't drop much that night, and it stayed in the high twenties. Although Rinku and the rest of her guests didn't seem to be affected by it, Chantelle found it impossible to get to sleep. And her sore back and shoulders weren't helping matters. She decided to get up and go for a little walk, hoping it would help to relax her.

She didn't bother with a jacket, just quietly slipping on a pair of runners as she slipped out the door, being careful not to make any noise that might wake up her guests. Then she slowly made her way to the oil well out back, taking a few minutes to note that the sky was completely clear and the stars were glimmering brightly in the night sky. The moon wasn't visible, either on the other side of the planet or being a new moon. She wasn't sure which as she didn't usually keep track of the cycles of the moon.

The night was completely silent, except for the occassional cricket or the yowling coyote off in the distance. Although it wasn't much cooler outside than it was inside, it was still a small relief.

She stood out by the oil well for a few minutes when she heard a strange sound behind her. She turned, blinking curiously, and almost had a heart attack when she came face to face with the ever serious Hiei.

She let out a yelp and took a startled step back, her hand going over her chest as she tried to get her heart rate down to some semblance of normal. “Christ, Hiei! You scared the hell out of me!”

His expression never changed as he folded his arms across his chest. “What are you still doing up?”

She sighed. “It's too hot and I can't sleep. I thought a walk would help.”

Hiei snorted. “It's not much better out here.”

Chantelle smiled a little. “I noticed.”

He looked at her. “I noticed something myself... you've been rubbing your shoulders a lot today. They hurting?”

She blinked, surprised that she had let it show. “It's just all the work I did today. I'm sure they'll be better by tomorrow...”

He shook his head. “Sit.” He said, pointing to a large plank of wood that was lying down next to the oil well.

She hesitated a moment, not sure what he had in mind, but then she did as he asked and took a seat. She sat there for a few seconds when she felt a pair of hands snake over her shoulders and start to knead her sore muscles. She took in a sharp intake of breath and then sighed as she felt the tension in her muscles melting away.

“You know, you really shouldn't work yourself so hard. Your knots have knots.”

She couldn't help it as a smile came to her face, feeling relaxed as his hands worked their magic.

“Mmmm... I didn't know you could massage...”

When he spoke, his mouth was close to her ear, and she could feel his hot breath against her cheek. “Well... I'm just full of surprises.” he said, his voice sounding a little husky and seductive... something that sent a chill down her spine. Then she felt his hands slowly make their way down her back, and they pulled apart, trailing down the sides of her body instead, their touch very gentle. Chantelle's breath caught in her throat at this and she felt a wave of heat flow through her body.

“H... Hiei...” she managed.

“Shhhh....” His arms wrapped around her midsection, and she felt him sit down behind her on the slab of wood, one leg going on either side of her as he pulled her into his chest, his head resting on her shoulder. She could feel him smirk against her cheek. “Just relax... I'm not going to steal away your innocence. But being a fire demon, I can't help but do SOMETHING with a woman as beautiful as you...” he purred. His lips brushed against her neck and he growled low in his throat, smelling a few pheremones her body was giving off. “Besides, you seem to be enjoying it.”

She felt a shudder wrack her body and the heat was getting more intense. Behind her, Hiei chuckled and brushed his lips against her neck again as his hands very gently ran up and down the front of her body. “I overheard your conversation with Suichi earlier today...”

She blinked. “Suichi?” she managed to ask, not bothering to hide her confusion.

“That's his actual human name. Suichi Minamino. Only the demon inside him is named Youko Kurama... but Shuichi has grown accustomed to being called both. But in any event... I heard you tell him that you've never had sex because you're trying to find a man who's actually going to give you a relationship instead of having a companionship based upon physical attraction. That pretty well puts me off of the list of potential lovers for you, since I have no interest in any sort of actual ROMANTIC relationship. I simply don't have the time for such a thing. But as I said earlier... since I'm a fire demon, I'm more than willing to... pleasure women every once in a while.” he said, his voice going low.

Chantelle was breathing in short gasps now, trying to control her bodies reaction to his touch with little success. His hands were very warm against her skin, and she couldn't help as a little moan of pleasure escaped from her lips.

“You are most definitely an incredibly beautiful woman.” He breathed in deep through his nose as he was nuzzling her neck. She felt a smile come to his lips against her skin. “And you smell absolutely delightful... But I feel I should warn you about something, but don't take this at face value...” He suddenly pulled away from her and came to stand before her. She was just as shocked at his sudden release as she had been when he had started giving her the hands on treatment. He smirked at her, seeing her flushed features and clearly hearing her heart hammering inside her rib cage. “I've known Suichi and Kurama for years. Now, Suichi is one who has the utmost respect for humans, since he is one himself. And although Kurama seems to have gained some of that respect himself through his hosts influence...” He looked at her unwaveringly. “He might not care if you're a virgin or not. When Suichi told you that Kurama was very desirable to women and incredibly seductive, he wasn't kidding. I can tell that you like Suichi... and he likes you as well. But if Suichi LIKES you... then Kurama might very well be completely taken with you. If you two were to meet face to face, I can guarantee you... you would not be able to resist his charm.”

She turned very red, thinking about Suichi and found herself trying to imagine what Kurama himself looked like. A fox demon, she had been told... would he have the ears of a fox? Maybe even a tail like Shippo from Inuyasha? She smiled a little, thinking of the child from the show. She had a feeling that Kurama was a full grown man... otherwise he wouldn't have an interest in someone like her. “I guess... I'll just deal with it whenever I happen to meet him. I can't do much but wait and see what happens.”

Hiei smirked as he looked at her. Then he held out his hand and helped her to her feet. “You should go back to bed. It's late and I noticed you're usually up early in the morning.” She nodded, her heart rate finally returning to normal and the flush in her cheeks leaving.

“Yeah... I guess I'll see you in the morning...” She went to walk past him, but his hand caught hold of her left wrist.

“Wait just one minute.” He stepped in front of her, a smirk that was a cross between mischevious and cruel on his face. “There's only one more thing I want to do... and after this, I will leave you be.”

Before she could ask what he wanted, his face closed the distance between them, and his lips pressed against her own. His arms went around her, one hand going on the small of her back, the other between her shoulder blades and he pulled her right up against him. Chantelle let out a gasp of surprise at this action, and his tongue immediately entered her mouth and explored hungrily. The woman felt another surge of heat rush through her relentlessly and before she knew it, she was kissing right back. His hands moved up and down her back, his crotch pressed right up against her own and gently grinded. They stayed like that for a moment, before he pulled away, his crimson eyes meeting her own as a smirk came across his face. Her legs went out from beneath her, completely going numb. Hiei kept her from falling to the ground, and held her right up against him for a moment, his smirk going wider.

The woman was completely out of breath and begging the feeling in her legs to return to her. She now felt VERY hot, and her lips were slightly swollen from the fire demon's administrations. Her feet slowly found purchase, and she somewhat shakily stood up once more. Hiei kept his hold on her, and his expression never changed. He leaned forward and brought his mouth up by her ear.

“Was that anything like your first kiss?” he asked huskily, taking a second to nibble on her lobe, sending another shudder through her body.

She shook her head numbly. “Not even close... Justin was just royally out done...”

He chuckled lightly and let his tongue whip out as he ran it across the side of her neck, immediately being rewarded with a moan of pleasure from the woman in his arms. Then he pulled away once more and looked at her. “You should head back now. Get some sleep.”

She nodded, struggling to compose herself once more. Then she took in a deep breath and let it out. “Right...” She started back to the trailer, and suddenly it didn't feel so warm after her experience with Hiei.

“Oh, and Chantelle...” The girl blinked and turned to him once more. He didn't make any moves to step closer to her. He just stood where he was, his arms now crossed across his chest, and his crimson eyes squarely on her. “I'd appreciate it if you didn't mention this to the others.”

She gave him a small smile. “You got it. Goodnight, Hiei.”

He simply grunted and gave her a nod.

Turning, Chantelle headed back toward the trailer.

She was more than a little surprised to run into Kurama as she rounded the corner to make her way inside.

He blinked, running into her. Then he gave her a friendly smile. “Hello, Chantelle. Where were you? Rinku woke up and found you missing, so he asked if I could find you.”

She gave him a returning smile. “I just went for a walk. I was too hot in my room.”

He nodded. “Yes, it is rather warm tonight. But you should go back to bed. You must be tired from all the work you did today, and I don't want you to over exert yourself.”

She nodded back. “I was just about to.” As she went by him to head up the stairs, she never noticed him stiffen slightly and his eyes narrow. She blinked, noticing that he wasn't following her. “Are you coming in?”

His smile was back on his face in an instant. “In just a few minutes. I think a walk would do me some good as well. You just go back to bed.”

Chantelle smiled at him. “Alright. Goodnight.”

He nodded. “Goodnight, Chantelle.”

She went inside, not giving it a second thought.

Kurama stood out there for a moment and then slowly began to walk. He made his way over by the vegetable garden, and stood silently for a moment.

“I know you're there.” he said, his voice low as he stood in the dim light of the stars.

Hiei stepped out of the shadows and looked at the demon in human form for a long moment. “We didn't get far. You know me better than that.” he said.

The red haired human nodded. “You're right... I do. And I know it is only in your nature, considering you are a fire demon. However...” His gaze hardened as he looked at the fire apparation. “If you ever touch her in that manner again... you will face me in my strongest form.”

He smirked and crossed his arms. “I knew it. You do like her.”

“That is not the point. It's bad enough that Kuwabara, Toya and Jin give her such attention. She is overwhelmed as it is without you doing the same thing.”

The small demon shrugged. “I already told her it was a one time thing. I have no intentions of touching her again.”

He nodded. “Good. See to it that you don't.”

Hiei let a cruel smirk come to his face. “Although I have to say... your feelings for her must be stronger than even I thought if you've gotten jealous over our encounter tonight. Is it possible that the great Youko Kurama might actually be falling in love with a mere human?”

He stiffened. “That, Hiei... is none of your business.” He looked him square in the eyes. “I will overlook it this once... but just remember what I said. And my warning is not an idle one.” He started back to the house. “Goodnight, Hiei.”

Hiei stood where he was, watching the fox yokai as he made his way back to the house, his smirk still in place.

 

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There was Chapter three! Please tell me what you think!! R&R!!