Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Secret Confession ❯ Yukina's Secret ( Chapter 1 )

[ P - Pre-Teen ]
'bout time I did a KuwaYukina fic! Love the pairing for the sheer naiveteon both sides! What more can I say?

This is the life. Botan stretched catlike across the couch, enjoying a vacation as local as Genkai's home. Since Spirit world and Makai truced, I haven't had to work as much. Another sigh, and the ferry woman lazily let her eyelids slowly drift down into the most peaceful, worry-free slumber you have ever had.

"Botan?" She opened an eye. it took a while to adjust to the light; everything was bright and blue, especially the ice maiden glancing down at her.

"Well hi, Yukina!" Botan grinned widely, praying that she wouldn't say anything that would get her killed by certain fire demon. She stretched in her spot before plopping heavily back onto the couch. "What's up?"

Yukina glanced skyward, seemingly confused. "Nothing I see but the ceiling... Um, I-"

"Yeah?" Botan groggily sat up.

Yukina glanced side to side, as if checking to see if anyone else was present. "I...I asked Hiei, and then he got very quiet and walked away."

Botan leaned forward. This would be interesting.

"And when I told Genkai, she would just start smile to herself. I'm a little worried."

"Yes?" Botan just could not stand the suspense. Yukina had better get to the point soon, or she just might go crazy!

"I guess what I'm saying is-" Yukina blushed, staring hard at the floor, "-I need a straight answer..."

"Okay." Botan nodded vigorously. Just tell me! I'm dying here! "What is it?"

"It's about Kazuma." Now this is the part where Botan's phantom cat ears perk up. "He hasn't changed or anything, but.."

It started with him visiting two weeks ago. He always came by at least twice a week, and she always felt so happy when she saw him coming towards the temple. "Hi, Yukina, how are you doing?" Over the years, he had become less hyper, but he was just as thrilled and friendly around her as the day they first met. It was just that all his dancing, giggling and outbursts had retreated to his face, as he gave her the warmest smile you could imagine. He was so mature now, but at times, she missed his goofy antics.

"I'm doing well. And you, Kazuma?" She noticed him blush; he did that a lot.

"Great! I brought a few games!" He held up a brown paper bag.

"Oh. I have some too. Genkai has this one game, Halo. I haven't heard of it, but she says its really good!"

"Um," Kuwabara stared into his bag timidly. "I meant I had games like Uno, like card games, board games. I'm sorry. Next time I'll bring KH2. I think you'd like that one." He grinned sheepishly.

"Oh, thanks, Kazuma." Yukina placed a hand on his arm. "But it's fine." She then led him inside.

Kuwabara emptied the bag on the floor. He had brought Scrabble, Life, Uno, Go Fish, and Old Maid. For some odd reason, every time Genkai saw that Old Maid game, she would laugh dryly. Yukina didn't quite know why. She knew she had a lot to learn about human ways.

"Let's play Go Fish!" She picked up the deck. "Remember when we played it during the dark Tournament, and Hiei didn't want to play?"

"Don't remind me." Kuwabara half-laughed. "I was such a dork then."

"No!" Yukina retorted, and earned a surprised gaze from Kuwabara. "You were never a dork! You've always been very kind and sweet and funny!" Her face felt hot, and she became quiet.

"...I feel so different around him. I miss him even when I know he isn't gone for long. I always want to see him. I know it's selfish, but-"

Botan didn't know where her jaw was, but she guessed somewhere relatively near the ground. "No, dear! It's not selfish at all; its perfectly normal. Oh, Yukina! Kuwabara's such a lucky guy!" She beamed, she blushed, she squeed.

Poor Yukina sighed sadly. What was going on? Why was everyone being so secretive? “It isn't? Well, what is going on?” she asked the floor.

Botan smiled warmly, placing a hand on Yukina's shoulder. "One of the most amazing things." She became unusually serious, but her excitement and voice told Yukina this was still Botan. "Its called 'falling in love.'" Disregarding Yukina's puzzled expression, Botan elaborated on one of humanity's most wonderful things. "Indescribably beautiful thing! You want to kiss him, hold him..." Botan sighed, her face all pink and little hearts floating around her head.

"Oh," Yukina looked even more puzzled. "Um...what's a kiss?"

Botan just about collapsed at that question. How did koorime even...without...? What a truly heartless...oh, never mind! "Uh,er, um..." Botan sought the solution least likely to lead to carnage. "Maybe we can get to that later!" She giggled nervously.

"Then what do I do?" Yukina pleaded. "I can't stand it!"

Somehow Botan found her back against the wall. "You know...I'm positive Kuwabara has the same feelings for you, Yukina! Maybe if you were to tell him what you just told me, then..."

Yukina blushed furiously. "You think...?" she was a mere foot away from Botan's face, but barely audible.

Botan nodded vigorously. "Love is a very complicated thing! Fortunately, your situation is a lot easier, since he likes you back!"

"But I thought love was for friends and family, just caring about them."

This was going to be tougher than Botan thought. "Well, that's a different type of love. One for that very special guy!"

Yukina breathed deeply. "What do I tell him?" Her voice sounded different.

"Just say," Botan thought a moment. "How much you like being around him. And how much you miss him when he's gone. Tell him you're new to that concept of love. If anyone is an expert at matters of the heart," Botan glowed with pride. "Than Kuwabara sure is."

If it weren't for the adorable, sweet Yukina-chan, then I would pair Kuwabara with Botan. I like the 'silly sweet guy who flirts with the slightly hesitant girl' type of pairing, but ChuuxKoto serves that purpose. Botan might not be quite the friendliest towards Kuwabara, but they're both big-hearted. So Botan must have respect in some ways for him. Hence her greater willingness to help Yukina.

You peeps might be wondering: what will Hiei think? Well, there's no evidence Hiei would have anything against his sister being with Kuwabara except the fact that "Hiei doesn't like him." I feel, however, that Hiei might respect Kuwabara deep down, since he can give everything to Yukina that he can't, being the affectionate, sweetie Kuwa-kun is. Personal opinion, but I think there's meaning behind it, right?