Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Hiei's Dare ❯ Reawakening ( Chapter 20 )

[ T - Teen: Not suitable for readers under 13 ]

By: CCD

Hiei's Dare

Chapter 20: Reawakening

June 14, 2003

By CCD

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Yusuke yawned as he walked to school. He had gotten a phone call from Keiko nagging at him. He hadn't slept well that night because he was concerned about Hiei. When he went back into the bedroom he woke Hiei up and told him that they were both going to school whether they both wanted to or not. Hiei didn't say anything, but he got up and found his uniform while Yusuke got into the shower.

At the thought, Yusuke looked down at Hiei. Hiei's face was covered by his hair. He was looking down at the ground as they walked. Yusuke turned to look at the road ahead. It was a miracle in itself that Hiei was going to school.

Yusuke dared not to say anything that morning. He felt that they had reached a truce. It was fragile though and Yusuke didn't want to do anything to break it. When they reached the school building, Hiei stopped.

“What's wrong, Hiei?” Yusuke asked.

Hiei didn't reply. He simply took a deep breath and walked past Yusuke into the school.

Something's not right. Hiei wouldn't normally stop like that. Could he be scared about going back to school?

Yusuke followed Hiei into the school and got nothing but stares. He didn't mind it so much since he was always the first person people would run away from but he noticed they were also looking at Hiei in the same way. Yusuke couldn't tell whether Hiei noticed that he was getting all the attention or not.

They both walked into the classroom to see that Keiko, Kuwabara, and Kuwabara's friends were already in the room. Keiko looked up and smiled.

“Yusuke, Hiei you came,” she said in surprise.

Neither boy said anything. Hiei went to his seat and pulled out his English book and started to read. The bell rang. The students filed in as well as substitute teacher. She started to take role, and paused when he realized that both Yusuke and Hiei were there.

“Well, it's seems that both of our Mr. Urameshis have returned. Mr. Takenaka has asked that you both be sent to his office upon your return. He need to speak with both of you.”

Yusuke and Hiei silently did as they were told. A few minutes later, Mr. Takenaka came out of his office and ushered both boys inside.

“Where have the two of you been? Both of you are on the borderline of expulsion for your absences. Unless you have a good excuse for your absences I'll have no choice but to insist counciling for the both of you.”

Yusuke opened his mouth to speak but was cut off by the sound of Hiei's voice.

“I've been ill lately and Yusuke has stayed home to take care of me.”

Yusuke was dumbfounded. He hadn't heard the sound of Hiei's voice for days and here he was defending him.

“Is this true, Yusuke.”

Yusuke nodded because he couldn't find his voice.

“Very well then, I'll reprieve both of you since illness cannot be helped. I also understand Yusuke's concern. Both of you are dismissed to go back to class.”

Yusuke and Hiei left the office and got half-way down the hall before Yusuke stopped Hiei.

“Are you still mad at me?”

“Maybe.”

“Damn it Hiei. What's with the silent treatment? I'm just trying to help. Why'd you answer Takenaka when you haven't spoken to me once since you almost got yourself killed?”

“I don't owe you any explanations, detective.”

With that Hiei stormed off back to class. Yusuke smiled as he watched him go. Hiei had just argued with him and hadn't given him a direct answer. He was starting to act like his old self again.

Ok Hiei. If that's how you want to play then I'll play back. We'll talk later.

With that Yusuke returned to class as well leaving everyone puzzled as to why he was smiling.

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