Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Innocent in the Dark ❯ Part 3 ( Chapter 3 )

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Innocent in the Dark

Chapter 3

Shuuichi's POV

I sat in my bed. It was a Sunday and it was really boring, nothing to do. Alex invited me into going to the mall with her but I refused. Those girls that happen to go to the mall on a Sunday would probably attack me; they seem to know my schedule very well. I sighed. I used to go to the mall with my kaa-san on Sundays and although I didn't want to go I just went. She just wanted me there is all she said. I really miss her. It's only been a few months. I noticed that she spent as much time with me before she died. It was two weeks before she died when she spent as much time with me. It was as if she knew that she was going to die that day.

If something was bothering her she could've told me. Maybe then I would've spent time with her. I just realized it was two weeks after Kurama and I separated in to two different bodies that she died. Was she trying to give me a hint or something? I won't dwell on that today I don't like to be reminded of what happened that day.

Maybe I should take a walk. It's fair day outside. I got up and walked out. I left my room locked just in case Kurama decides to explore it. I think he's becoming suspicious of what I'm doing nowadays. I doubt it though. It's not like he cared before. I don't really know if a lock would not let him in but he was a thief.

I walked into the kitchen to get a drink. I haven't been eating lately. At least I don't feel hungry anymore. I didn't see Kurama around. He must be with the others figuring out what was causing the disturbance. I got my glass of water and drank it then went outside to walk. It was going to be one boring day.

Kurama's POV

I noticed that something was bothering the human. Two nights ago when I saw those punks beating up my Shuuichi…wait since when did I claim him as mine? Stupid emotions. I'll dwell on that later. I noticed that night that someone was watching us that night. He probably didn't think I noticed but I did. The aura that I sensed was familiar but I just couldn't place its origin. I had a feeling I sensed it when I was still reviving my energy within Shuuichi.

I'll tell the others I sensed something when I've got it figured out. Right now their company is really irritating me, Hiei is the only one that is good company.

"Hn. Fox, you've been silent," Hiei said.

"How observant of you, Hiei." I said sarcastically.

"What's with you today?"

"Nothing."

"Thinking about the ningen?"

"Spying again?"

"No."

…

"You're in deep shit Kurama." I had no response to that. He is right. I am in deep shit.

I look at the crowd and decided to leave. I didn't want to stay here any longer; it was starting to aggravate me.

I'll just go for a walk before I go to Shuuichi's house. I started my destination to the park. I was still thinking about that energy I sensed that night. I know that it was no demon's energy. The spirit energy is dark.

Lost in my thoughts someone bumped into me and I immediately grabbed onto his or her hand before they fell on the ground. He's very light. I heard a muttered 'sorry' before the person tried to walk away. Apparently I stopped him. It was Shuuichi, since when was he this light? He probably didn't notice that it was I.

"Shuuichi?" I asked. I saw his beautiful face look up. I saw the emerald orbs in shock but quickly went away before he smiled that beautiful smile of his.

"Kurama, what are you doing here?" his smile seemed to be forced. Something was definitely wrong with him. I did know that he's been over to that girl's house almost every day for the past few months since they met. It just happens to be on the street that was giving off dark auras. Could she be the one doing it?

I'll think about it later.

Shuuichi's POV

I can't believe I agreed to this. Although I wanted it to happen I didn't mean for it to actually happen and now here I am. I'm sitting here in an ice cream shop with the famous thief of Makai. Any demon would grab the chance to even be acknowledged. Who am I kidding, it's not like it means anything to him probably. I'm just here to relieve his boredom.

I wondered how he even got the money he probably stole it. Knowing him that is always a possibility. I wish I could stop time and make it last longer but I'm not in control of anything of my life at all. I'm just in someone's dream. If only I was released from this reality I'll be awake or even disappear.

Why do moments like this always get spoiled? Every good moment in my life always spoils my joy in it happening. It never lasts long. Now I'm grateful for the silence between us I don't know if I could take another second but I guess I can. I mean I've lasted this long haven't I?

I sighed and took a bite of my ice cream. I noticed that he's already half way done and I'm just barely half way there. I'm not really hungry but I can't waste what others have given me. Well they really didn't give me anything it was just stolen from them.

Face reality Shuuichi, nothing will last forever and the ones you do want are the ones that don't last long. This won't last long either. It's amazing that reality bites me in the ass.

A napkin found its way wiping my cheek. I looked up in confusion when I saw that it was in Kurama's hand. What was that for?

"You had something on your cheek." Was all he said.

I plastered on a fake smile. Deception always comes in handy sometimes. "Thanks."

"You need to go get some food. You don't have anymore at the house."

"Yeah I was going to do that later."

Great. It's not like I'm going to eat any of it anyways it'll just be a waste of money.

"We could go after this."

"Alright." It was no use arguing with him.

After I took my sweet time eating we headed to the market. Maybe I'll just get something little there. He won't notice and the fact that he's gone most of the time he won't eat any of it.

We entered the supermarket and I grabbed a shopping basket. I noticed that we were getting lots of stares. Maybe it was because Kurama's height compared to mine, or something. I ignored them and just continued looking around the place for anything that would fool Kurama into thinking that I was eating and not starving myself. I don't know if he suspects that already. He must've if he knew that I hardly weighed anything at all since I was able to fall from a collision for bumping into him.

I saw him glare at the people for staring. Some of the girls didn't turn their gazes and didn't notice it.

"Hurry up Shuuichi before I feed these stupid ningens to my Death Tree." I heard him tell me. Did he just call me by my name?

I stifled a small laugh. I decided to spare him and went into an empty isle; well almost empty I think there is one person there. Kurama seems to be annoyed by it. I heard a gasp. "Shuuichi?" wait that sounded familiar. I look up and see Alex.

"Hi. I didn't expect you to go grocery shopping and certainly not with your boyfriend."

"Uh…Alex he's not my boyfriend he's just a friend." Although I wish he was. "This is Kurama, Kurama this is my friend Alex."

"Hn." Kurama said eyeing her suspiciously. I wonder why.

"Uh…nice ta meet ya too. Listen I've got to go my brother is expecting me to cook for him over at his place. Bye, see ya later." She walked off before I had a chance to say anything.

I turned to face him. "You could've at least said hello, you know." I told him.

"Fine. I'll be nice next time." Am I hearing things? Kurama is actually listening to me? "She wasn't lying."

I sighed and continued looking at this isle for anything that would at least spark my interest.

After paying for the items we walked back home. Kurama was the one carrying the bags. He didn't want to get in a taxi so I had to walk with him. I didn't want to pass by the street leading to my house. I don't want to deal with them today. They probably won't since Kurama's with me or maybe he won't because Alex did say that she was cooking for his dinner. I guess I will have to cook for dinner tonight. I'll just force myself to eat even if I don't want to.

I saw that there were the guys in the alley when we passed the street. It was the long way home. Before I could go into there Kurama stopped me and shook his head. He must've picked up their scent. I obeyed and went straight. I didn't want to go home right away I'm still figuring out what to do when I actually don't eat. He might question me about it. I don't want to say anything. I might spill everything and if I mention Alex he might do something. I hate life.

When we reached the house I walked in the kitchen and started preparing to cook the food. I used the ingredients that we bought. It was boring chopping up these vegetables.

Ouch! I made a cut on my finger. Ah, the wonders of knives. I look at the blood that was flowing down and starting to stop. I was very tempted to just cut my wrist. The knife is so close yet so far away. Ever since Alex made a cut on my arm I got addicted into doing that. And I started to stop eating. It was pointless to eat anyways. What good is food when it really won't save you when you need it?

I made a cut. It was refreshing. I looked it up on the Internet about cutting a few months ago. They were right. It makes me feel alive and I do feel lonely. I didn't realize I dropped the knife and it made a loud drop on the floor. I was just content with watching what makes me alive. My heart beats faster now. I know I wouldn't die because of this.

I didn't realize that Kurama was right behind me. I was taken out of my trance when he grabbed my wrist.

"What do you think you are doing?" he asked sternly.

"The knife slipped." Is all I said before I saw black.

Kurama's POV

The knife slipped was all he said before he collapsed. I caught his form and carried him bridal style to the couch and placed him there. I figured that I could use my plants to heal his cut. No need for a doctor that apparently doesn't do anything.

I rolled up his sleeve so that it won't get in the way… WHAT THE ----?!

I saw cuts all over his arm. I glared at his unconscious form. The knife slipped my ass! He did it on purpose! I was about ready to shake him awake and vent my anger out on him.

I instead went to get the first aid kit. After getting it I cleaned it up and wrapped a bandage around the cut.

It probably has something to do with that ningen, Alex. It's her it has to be. Ever since Shuuichi met that girl I noticed that he's been more withdrawn.

I growled. Since when did I care? If the brat wanted to die why doesn't he just do it?

I clenched my fist at my side. Why the ---- would he do something like this?

I glared at his sleeping form and punched the wall that I was leaning on. Stupid brat! It's his fault that I'm emotional like this!

I sighed. Hiei's right I am in deep shit.

I walked out and headed toward Makai. I'll vent my anger out on some low class demons.

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