Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Slivers Of You ❯ Surprises Aren't Good For The Heart! ( Chapter 2 )

This fic, I have to say, is a lot harder for me to write then "Twitch, Twitch".. That's for damn sure! See, Twitch, Twitch has the complex plot line going for it, that actually is a LOT of help, cuz there's always something that needs to be developed and that really keeps the story going. On the other hand, this one, is just a short special. 'A Day In The Life Of' kind of thing, that wraps up each character's perspective by the end of the chapter. To create a miniature storyline for each person, is a lot harder. This is a fact that's bit me square in the butt as I try to write it. That's why it taking me so long to update. Who knew?

*several people raise their hands*

ME: SHUT UP! You did NOT know!

INTHESHADOWS: I did too! *she glares at me*

ME: *hands on hips* Did not!

*Ensatsukokuryuha stands up*

ENSATSUKOKURYUHA: Actually.... *raising an eyebrow at me* I knew that too.

ME: *hissing and pointing a finger at them* Traitors!!

*InTheShadows and Ensatsukokuryuha roll their eyes*

INTHESHADOWS: *gloating and practically laughing* Is that all you got?

*I hear Botan laughing behind me*

ME: >:( RRAAAHHHHH!!!

*I go to lunge at them and Kurama grabs me by the shoulder and shoves a potent smelling flower under my nose*

*It permeates my senses and suddenly I'm extremely calm*

KURAMA: Didn't you have something you need to do?

ME: *I stare at him a moment* ..... ?_? Umm.... OH YEAH! ^_^ I have a new list!

KUWABARA: *sighs* ><''' Did you have to remind her???

*InLoveWithHiei appears magically out of no where to plop down and bury her face in her hands*

INLOVEWITHHIEI: *throwing her eyes heaven ward* why... WHY must we be tortured so??

ME: *sighing hard* God... You guy's are such drama queens! *rolling eyes*

YUUSUKE: o-O Look who's talking....

ME: *glares at him* Shut up you cow lover!

YUUSUKE: >:( Make me freak girl!

*We go for each other's throats*

*Once again Kurama grabs me and shows a flower under my nose*

*I immediately drop passive*

KURAMA: *looking worn out and irritated* Can we please get on with this?

ME: *scratches head* I was. Geez! Some people's just have no patience...

INTHESHADOWS: *rolls eyes* That's because- *Kurama slaps a hand over her mouth*

ME: *not paying attention* Now. The next list is..... dun, dun dun DA! ~~ 5 Ways To Torture Your Little Sister Or Brother For The Holidays~~

YUKINA: oo'' That doesn't sound very nice...

ME: ^_^ he he... Way Number 1: Offer to make then a cup of hot cocoa, then add a little laxative to the cup. It makes for an 'explosively' fun time! He he...

KEIKO: O-O How can you... give people such an awful idea?

ME: ^_^ *laughing* Uh... Maybe cuz I'm not a goody two shoes?

KEIKO: ?_? Um.... What's wrong with having 'two good shoes'??

ME: *smacks self in the forehead* Never mind... *sigh* Now! -Way Number 2: Late at night, stuff your bed so it looks like your sleeping there (in case your sister or brother tries to check), then creep outside late at night, and taking a twig, tap on their window. NOW HIDE! A few minutes later, do it again. Then a few minutes later, do it again. Then creep back in your room and pretend to be asleep! AHAHAHHAHAHAHA!

KUWABARA: O_O You're sick!

ME: I am NOT! That's just good clean fun. *nodding head in agreement with myself*

ENSATSUKOKURYUHA: Nope. He's right. You're sick. Not that I necessarily mind.

ME: O-O Where did you come from?? *looks startled*

ENSATSUKOKURYUHA: I've been here. *rolls eyes*

ME: o-o You have?? Are you a ghost? *Kurama threatens me with 'the flower' and I scoot away* Uh... Anywho... *inching even further away* --Way Number 3: Tell your mom that your little sister or brother keeps going to sleep with gum in there mouth. Then a few night later, chew up a piece of gum and tangle it in their hair while they sleep. Watch the fun the next morning! ^_^

*Yuusuke's laughing hysterically*

ME: ^_^ Well, at least someone likes it!

HIEI: *growling* Get away from me!

ME: >:) Make me!

*Hiei unsheathes his katana and lunges for me*

*I run like mad*

*InTheShadows sits down in a random chair next to InLoveWithHiei, and they share popcorn as they watch*



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< br> "Surprises Aren't Good For The Heart!!"




Previously:



~~~~~ YUKINA~~~~~

~~~~~When I finally open them again, Kuwabara stands before me, smiling at me despite a busted lip. I reach up and touch it, healing it closed. "<Thanks Yukina. I really appreciate that.>" gushes Kuwabara, like a little boy. "<They didn't hurt you, did they?>" he asks, sounding truly worried. I shake my head no. And before I can say another word. He scoops me up. "<Were you headed back to Genkai's?>" Kuwabara inquires. "<Yes. I have just bought some things for dinner..>" I started. Before I could finish he was walking off with me held tightly in his arms "<I'll walk you there then! You shouldn't go places alone. It's too dangerous. Just call me next time and I'll come!>" he tells me with sincerity. I smile and nod. He is one of many of my wonderful friends.. .. ..~~~~~



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~~~~~KUWABARA~~~~~


It had been a pretty crappy day at school. Not like it isn't always, just that some days are worse then others. This had definitely been one of those days....

I had been up too late last night playing cards with my boys. I did invite that damn Urameshi, but he told me he promised Keiko he'd go Christmas shopping with her. Well that really pissed me off! How stupid does he think I am!?! I know for a fact, he'd never agree to doing that girly stuff, even for Keiko. If he didn't want to come then he should have just said so! I hate being lied to.

So when my alarm went off this morning. I didn't hear. 'Hell! I probably wouldn't have heard an atom bomb going off either!' a chuckle to myself. But just because I could ignore my alarm, doesn't mean I was dead enough to ignore my sister Shizuru. I wish...

"<Man! That sister of mine really pisses me off sometimes!>" I grumble out loud, then I turn quickly around to make she isn't there. You never know with her, and she really scares the hell out of me sometimes. The girl is just crazy! But she isn't around me, so I can relax.

But anyway, so I didn't hear that alarm and I guess it pissed her off, the sound of it I mean. She came storming into my room like a hurricane and clocked me so hard in the face, that I woke up to major pain as I found myself rolling on the floor before crashing face first into my bookcase. Not a nice way to wake up...

"<Learn to turn off your god damn alarm clock Kuzuma!>" she snarled at me, in her usual first-thing-in-the-morning pleasant attitude. Starting to pick myself up, I grouch back "<Why don't you turn it off yourself? You're already there. You gotta wake me up like that?>"

Well... That seemed to be the wrong thing to say to her, 'cuz as she stood there with her hands on her hips and her teeth clenched, her eyes just glowed like fire. 'Kinda looked like one of the demons in the Makai' I thought a little frightened. Yep. Wrong thing to say!

I jumped up quickly and put my hands up to protect my beautiful face, after all I don't want Yukina to be disappointed, as I said squeamishly "<Sorry Shuizuru! I was just kidding! ha ha... I'll turn it off myself, k?>" I gave her my goofiest grin, hoping that will help me. She continued to glare at me for a minute, before she grunted then stormed off.

Breathing a sigh of relief, I had rushed to get dressed and get the hell out there, before she could change her mind again! Man my sister can be one mean lady!

That had been my morning.

My day at school hadn't been much better. Urameshi, once again, was no where to be seen inside school grounds. So what happens then? The damn teachers pick on me more cuz Urameshi ain't here. It just isn't right. I'm gonna get that punk for this! Just wait till after school...

That had been my plan anyway. I uh... got detention. Some crap about me falling asleep in an important history event in the 3rd year of the Tokagawa era. What ever! It's not like I was awake enough to even remember what exactly they told me. I was still right in the middle of my nap and they had interrupted it. Damn teachers! Who do they think they are anyway? Only my sister Suizuru can tell me to get smart!

Oh wait... She already does, doesn't she? Oh well. I don't have to listen to her either!

But that was it, the big part of my day. And it sucked. It really sucked.

That was then though. Then the late afternoon came along, after I had got released from detention, and my day.. .. Got unexpectedly better!

Once the teacher had let me go out of detention, last of course cuz he really hates me, I had took off running to catch up to Urameshi, where ever he was hiding. But no matter where I checked I couldn't find him. Not at the arcade, not at the strip mall by the beach with all the hot babes and not in any of the fights in the alley way. I couldn't figure out where he was, I was really puzzled.

Then it struck me, the last place I could try to see if he was skulking at.. .. Genkai's. It was a long shot, cuz he doesn't particularly care for the way she tortures him, but maybe. At any rate, there wasn't anywhere else I could think to look. It was there or give up, and I had no intention of giving up!

Well.. that and.. Yukina would be there! Even if Urameshi wasn't there, I could at least spend time with her! I'd rather spend my time with her, then that disappearing Urameshi, ANY day of the week! OR... EVERY day of the week! he he..

So I had headed off in the direction of Genkai's temple. It was gonna be a long walk there, she lived on the out skirts of the city, but I wasn't in a huge rush either. I had gotten about half way there, where the streets are filled with smaller stores and more grocery stores when I was startled to see sea green hair. It was my beautiful Yukina! I may have been five blocks away, but I'd recognize her from half a world away! My whole soul just brightened at the sight of her! I was walking on air!

I picked up my pace, in order to reach her quicker. I wondered what she had come to buy? Just the thought of her sweet voice on my ears, made me embarrassingly happy. One of these days.. I'm gonna marry her!

And I picked myself up a little straighter, and puffed out may chest and started strutting towards her. I wanted to make sure that she saw me for the man that I am, as I get closer.

I should have been paying more attention though, I saw it too late, as a bunch of high school drop out thugs stepped in front of my precious Yukina. The surrounding her, and before they thought anyone could see, they drug her into the alley.

I was infuriated! My poor little Yukina, she looked so lost and frightened as she clutched some brown bag. I had to protect my love! I took off running towards the alley way as fast as I could. But there was snow and ice along the sidewalk that slowed me down. I almost slipped and fell at least three times.

I pressed on though! I had to reach her! It seemed to take me forever to get there, like time had slowed down just to torment me. I couldn't take it! What if they touched her! She must be so scared! "<I'll save you!>" I screamed towards that alley. I hoped she could hear me! I was only a half a block away then.

I could hear them! Those scumbags, as I had just about reached the alleyway.. "<Yeah hot little momma! We like you a lot!>".... "<Don't act shy...>"

I tore around the corner, slipping on ice and almost crashed into the brick wall. I could just barely catch myself! But I was panicked that they had hurt her, or were going to if I couldn't save her in time. I couldn't see her either.

I heard her gentle voice say "<But I.. >" Those thugs had her backed into a wall and surrounded. That.. made me.. Very angry..

.. I'll rip them to shreds..

I snarled "<HEY! What do you guys think you're doing?>" I had wanted to say something a LOT nastier, but Yukina was there and you don't curse in front of girl's. It just isn't right. So I bit my tongue.

That doesn't mean, that I was going to let them off easy either. I grabbed the first guy I could reach, some goofy looking guy with dark green hair spiked just over his ears, what a loser, and just hit him with all my anger. I loved the sound of his body as it crashed into the trash cans half way down the alley.

This jerk had been standing directly in front of Yukina and had been blocking me from seeing her. But now that he was gone...

"<Yukina! Are you ok my love?>" I asked her, scanning her for any signs they had dared touch her. She nods at me in her super sweet way, that she was ok and I could just collapse from relief.

Not that I got to enjoy my romantic moment with her. Just as I was about to ask her if she'd like to get a bite to eat, one of the other guys punked me. That really pissed me off. Couldn't these a$$holes see that I was busy here?

Just because they were too ugly to get a beautiful girl like Yukina.. I had completely forgotten they were even there actually. But now I remember and they were gonna be sorry! They were going to pay!

I went after the guy that punked me first. He stood there like he thought that he could actually take me. I laughed at him, he obviously doesn't recognize me, and I jumped kicked him right in his ugly mug. He crashed backwards several steps, head first into the brick wall, and knocked himself out. I really felt like laughing cuz I had almost done that a few minutes ago!

The other guy came up behind me, while I was trying not to laugh at the guy that ate bricks, and he wrapped his arms around me, trying to pick me up. That was really funny too! I'm not some shrimp like Hiei. I'm tall and I got me lots of muscle from working out so I look good for the ladies! This weak little guy actually thought he could pick me up?

He finally, after grunting a lot and having no success at picking me up, let go. I turned around and he socked me as hard as he could in the stomach. I barely felt it. I guess after fighting demons, humans just weren't a challenge anymore. It strange and kind of sad. Oh well! I still have Urameshi to beat on! At least.. If I could find him!

I grabbed the shrimpy guy by the head, you know, placing my hands over his ears, then really quick brought it closer as I crashed my skull against his. I heard a huge thick bone on bone thump sound , and when I let the guy's head go, he sunk to the floor uncurious. This is a little too easy.

The last guy, having watched it all, whimped out and took off. How dishonorable! To leave your friends like that! My friends would never leave me behind. Uh... well maybe Hiei would, but he doesn't count!

I turned back to Yukina to make sure she was really alright and she was smiling at me. I could tell though, that she didn't like to see all the violence. I felt bad. She shouldn't have had to watch. I should have thought about her more!

I walked over to her slow, getting ready to apologize to her for having to see that. But before I get a chance to say a thing, she reaches up and heals my lip one of the guys busted. She is such a kind person, I just feel like grabbing her and kissing her. I hold back though and say, a little too thankful "<Thanks Yukina. I really appreciate that.>"

That's when I notice that her hair looks a little messy after all, and her bag is nearly squished. I get extremely worried "<"<They didn't hurt you, did they?>" I sighed in relief real loud when she softly shook her head 'no' and smiled up at me.

I wasn't willing to take anymore chances and I picked her slight form right up off the ground. She was so small and so light, I wasn't entirely sure she was even there! She looked really surprised but I started walking quickly, so I could hold her for as long as possible before I had to put her down. I saw her bag of food and knew she had been grocery shopping, but I wanted to talk to her, so I asked "<Were you headed back to Genkai's?>"

She looked up at me, blinking innocently for a moment before answering "<Yes. I have just bought some things for dinner..>" She stared up at me with those beautiful red eyes, and I just melted... In fact, I almost dropped her!

I can't help my protective side though, and I say a little to serious "<I'll walk you there then! You shouldn't go places alone. It's too dangerous. Just call me next time and I'll come!>" I thought I might even make her mad at being so bossy but she just looks at me with that glowing smile...

But that's the besides the point, as I look at her, I just can't imagine life without her. I'm just so happy when I see her. I've told her how I feel lots of times, but sometimes I get the impression that she doesn't know. That's a real strange thought. How can she not know when I tell her over and over? But sometimes.. I just don't think she does..

As we walk along the sidewalk, I keep Yukina held high up above in my arms, I don't want the snow to get her dress all wet. And all the stores now, are getting ready for Christmas. The lights and decorations and stuff cover all the windows, that we pass and the walls too. Everybody seems to be going all out this year. Which gets me thinking.. I need to start saving some money to get Christmas presents this year. The really sad part is, that I got a long list and I'm completely broke.

Yukina smiles up at me, and I realize that I really want to get her something special for Christmas. Maybe that's how I can prove my love for her! I get her something so great that she'll squeal with joy! Just picturing that, makes me laugh and Yukina looks at me funny, her eyebrows raising.

"<Um.. Kuzuma?>" Yukina asks quietly. I give her my full and undivided attention. "<Yeah?>" I tell her. "<Uh.. .. You can put me down now. I think it's safe.>" she tells me, hiding a smile. I turn seven shades of tomato red. I don't want to let her go, I really like holding her, but I can't tell her that. Sadly.. I put her down. She adjusts her Kimono and starts walking again.

We walk in silence for awhile, looking at the Christmas window displays as we pass. I'm watching to see if she likes something in particular. Really, I'm hoping really hard she sees something she likes, cuz I haven't a clue what you're suppose to get a girl you like?!?!

But my sweet Yukina.. She never asks for anything. This is really going to be hard! Maybe Keiko could help me with this? But thinking of Keiko, reminds me of Yuusuke, which really makes me mad cuz I know that he's avoiding me. I punch my fist in my own hand, showing what I'm going do to him when I get my hands on him. Yukina turns around and looks at me startled and a little uncertain.

I blush and stammer "<Oh! Sorry Yukina! That wasn't directed at you! I was just thinking about Urameshi! he he eh..>" She looks at me a moment longer, then her smile returns and she continues walking. I burn brain cells trying to think up something to say, to start a conversation. Maybe if I'm clever enough I can get her to tell me what she wants, without her realizing it.

Five minutes pass... We walk past three stores looking. I can't think of nothing.

Ten minutes pass.. We've walked past two more really big store window displays. I still can't thing of a clever thing to say.

Fifteen minutes go by and I can't take it anymore! I give up!

"<Yukina! What do you want?!?!>" I nearly shout at her, in gushed words. She turns around and looks at me startled, stepping back. I blush. I didn't mean to scare her...

"<What ever do you mean Kuzuma?>" she tells me, blushing herself. I open my mouth, but I can't think of what to say. I open my mouth again, trying to get it out. Wow... I've really put my foot in my mouth this time. I turn redder and redder, as she continues to stare at me in wonder.

Finally, I decide to say "<I'm just trying to->"

"<Oi! Kuwabara!>" I hear a voice shout at me. A voice I know only too well! Damn that Urameshi! I turn around in a flash, ready to knock that head of his, clean off his shoulders for ditching me today!

I turn around to find Urameshi looking desperate, as he waves at me and drags a pissed looking Keiko across the street straight for me! Hey! What is he thinking?! I don't want him dragging her over her after he's pissed her off! I've seen what that girl can do! She can probably hit nearly as hard as Shizuru! Looking around quickly, I try to find a place to escape. But I can't just leave Yukina here like that! No one must be left behind! That's part of my code! Damn that Urameshi! He's going to pay for this dearly!

I'm frozen in horror, like a deer caught in the headlights, as he drags her roughly across the busy street, nearly getting her hit. "<Yuusuke! Stop it! You're hurting me! Let go already!>" she told him roughly. You could tell she was doing her best to control her temper, but was failing. She was going to get him sooner or later!

He gets her across the street, and releases his grip on her as they step on the sidewalk. She immediately swings for the back of his head. Urameshi feels it coming though, hell, he probably expects it, and shifts quickly to the side, just barely getting missed. He turns to face her, the next second and grabs both of her hands. "<Now Keiko, when did you go getting so violent on me?>" Urameshi teases her, giving her one of his rare soft smiles. She melts on contact.

I chuckle. Leave it to him, to grease his way out of that one. Urameshi turns to me then , with a different kind of smile, the kind that pleads 'help me', and says "<Kuwabara! I'm glad I finally found you! You ditched me today!>" Urameshi starts, acting dramatic, like it was ME that didn't show up for school instead of him. I glared at him, rearing to let loose some obscenities...

Yuusuke winks at me, like I should just play along. I don't, I still give him dirty looks. He comes a little closer and drops his voice to a whisper, so Keiko can't hear "<psst! Help me out here!>" I raise my voice "<Why should I when you're the one to->"

"<Oh come on!>" Urameshi begs "<I'll buy you a Sundae if you help out of->"

"<Yuusuke! Are you trying to ditch me?>" Keiko injected loudly, coming up beside Yuusuke, so he couldn't whisper to me anymore. I really hated to be caught in the middle of his crap! "<You PROMISED me you'd help me Christmas shop for a couple hours Yuusuke! I had to hunt down where you were hiding after school, just to get you to come like you said!>" Keiko fumed at him.

"<But Keiko, I was right in the middle of winning->" Yuusuke tried, but was cut off. "<And! You made me so embarrassed, having to practically cause a scene to get you to leave that damn arcade you're always in!>" Keiko practically shouted, as she grew momentum. Then Yuusuke got saved. Damn him.

"<Keiko.. Um...>" came the delicate voice of my Yukina "<if you don't mind. I'd love to go shopping with you. It sounds like fun.>" She smiled at Keiko, in her happy way. Keiko looked at her, clearly liking the idea. My heart sank. I WANTED to shop with her. Hell. I'd do anything Yukina wanted, so long as I got to be with her. AND NOW, cuz of Yuusuke, she's being stolen right out from under my nose. I sigh... At least I'll get a Sundae out of this. And it better be a HUGE one!!

There is one thing I can do to, to make Urameshi pay...

"<Hey Keiko! Urameshi's right. We did have something we were suppose to do today. I didn't want to spoil the surprise but... He asked me to help him find you a Christmas present. Told me he didn't have a clue what to get such a beautiful girl like you.>" I said, smooth as silk. Keiko blushed immediately, stammering "<I.. well... Sorry, I didn't know. I->"

I step closer to her and lean in to whisper, but say loud enough intentionally so Urameshi can still hear "<Don't worry Keiko. I'll make sure he gets you something really pretty!>"

Keiko turns eleven shades of blister red. Yep! I'm smooth. If only I could have been that smooth with Yukina... I sigh.

Urameshi, sulking silently says nothing, just glares daggers at me. He knows what I did on purpose. He gets half a block away and turns back, the irritation all over his face and snaps "<You coming or what?>" I laugh. That's what he gets!

I wave goodbye to the girls. Look sadly at Yukina and my lost time with her, then turn and run to catch up with Urameshi.

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" <You just had to do that, didn't you?>" Urameshi snapped at me, when I had caught up to his side. I give him one of my goofy grins. "<Serves you right! I was spending time with my Yukina and you wreaked it.>" I shot back at him. He doesn't respond, just keeps walking briskly through the streets with a scowl on his face and his hands shoved hard in his pocket.

"<Why weren't you at school today Urameshi?>" I ask him, breaking our silence. "<Out.>" is all he mutters at me, still angry. I shrug my shoulders, figuring I'll ditch him, if he doesn't drop his attitude. Then he practically shouts at me, out of the blue "<What'd ya go and tell Keiko that for? I don't have money to get her anything right now! I'm broke!>"

I shrug my shoulders at him, clearly looking like I could care less. "<Then you'd better start working on getting some money, huh?>" I retort, kinda mean. Why shouldn't he get something nice for Keiko? She puts up with all his crap all year. Far as that goes, I should get something nice too!

Urameshi sees me smirking to myself, and he glares at me. "<This is all your fault.>" he goads. "<Yeah. Whatever you a$$!>" I throw right back at him "<You wanna make something of it? Let's go right now!>" I put my hands up into fists, ready to knock him flat right this minute. He looks at me for a moment, like he might take me up on that offer, the sighs and looks the other way. "<I take care of you later. Cuz of you, I gotta come up with some money fast..>" he tells me, sounding distant.

I raise my eyebrows in surprise. What's up with him? "<I don't care how broke you are! You owe me a Sundae!>" I say, growling and getting ready to jump him if he tries to back out of it "<Or I'll tell Keiko the truth!>"

"<Yeah yeah.>" Urameshi mumbles, dismissing me. We walk the nine blocks to my favorite ice cream shop 'The Big Scoop', in silence the rest of the way.

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So this day had started out pretty crappy, but I guess it was ok now. I'm sitting here with a huge fudge, caramel, strawberry Sundae in front of my face, that will be gone real soon! I'm a happy camper! Course... can't say that for Urameshi. He's still quiet and sullen. What a drag he is...

"<What's your problem?>" I tell him, scooping a huge spoonful of chocolate ice cream into my mouth. The damn thing misses though and drops into my lap. I glance around quickly to see if anyone is looking, and I take my hand stealthily and pick it up and shove into my mouth.

Yeech! Gross! Hair! I immediately have to stick my fingers in my mouth to pull out a long green hair! "<That's just nasty!>" I unintentionally say out loud, making a face. I hear giggles from a table across from us. Surprised, I look over and there, much to my embarrassment, is a group of three high school girls looking right at me. They saw it! Crap! I blush hard, trying to look like I don't care. Course.. I imagine it doesn't work too well when your face is all red. Man, this sucks. I thought my day was getting better but it's not.

I look at Urameshi, to see if he's gonna make fun of me too, but that dope is still quiet in his thoughts. He was just staring outside at nothing and didn't know a thing. Oh well...

I take a cherry off the top, and flick it at his face. I crack up as it hits him square in the eye and he rears back screaming "<What the f$*k!!>" I duck quickly, as he swings at me across the table, and the girls at the table next to us burst out into loud laughter. One pretty girl is almost on the floor, she's laughing so hard.

I stare over at them without outright curiosity. I thought girls were quieter than that? But hey, whatever right? But seeing me looking at them, set off another response. They started giggling again, and the other two girls leaned into the lead girl, whispering and throwing glances at me. What's going on over there?

Man, Are girls ever confusing! They act so strange. And they are always talking secrets to each other and stuff. What's so secret, that they're always hiding?

Not wanting to encourage them further, I stop looking at them, well trying my best anyway. They keep looking over this way though, so it's hard. Then my worst nightmare happens. One of them gets up, lifting her chin up like she's better then everybody else. She looks my way and makes direct eye contact with me, she's got soft short brown hair and really chocolately eyes like my ice cream, really pretty actually, but I don't trust her. Girls can be really dangerous creatures. I'd rather deal with a whole group of demons, then one of them!

She comes over, and leans into me and says "<You've got caramel on your chin. You really ought to clean it.>" Her face is all cool disdain, but I got my own coolness. "<I know that. I just haven't gotten it yet.>" I tell her, just as coolly back . She snorts. I look over at Yuusuke who's watching with mild disbelief and a slight interest. 'That's right Urameshi' I think to myself 'Eat my shorts. The girls are talking to me!'

"<Hey red head! I'm talking to you!>" the girl snaps, getting my attention back, and setting her friends into another state of giggles. "<Yeah. What do you want?>" I tell her. I still don't trust her at all. "<It's not what I want.. it's want my friend over there wants.>" she continues, thumbing towards the prettiest girl at the table. She had deep ebony black hair that fell just to her shoulders and feathered out. Her eyes were hazel and glowed straight at me, I tried not to blush, I don't think I succeeded.

Now I really didn't trust those girls. Whenever the prettiest one in the group has her attention set on you, it can only mean trouble. I've learned that lesson well enough over the years.

I turn my head away casually and half close my eyes, playing my bad boy card, as I run a hand through my pretty Adonis curly hair. "<So? What does SHE want?>" I say icy. She sighs and rolls her eyes at me, not buying my act. "<Look her you imbecile! You better act right towards my friend. I don't know why she would even give someone like you.. a low life, a second look but whatever. I respect my friend.>" she starts, arrogance all through her voice. I growl at the insult, she's lucky she's a girl. "<Hey! Watch it broad!>" Urameshi quips in, sounding a little pissed and glaring at her.

Much as I don't like her, I don't want to see a girl get hurt, so I say "<Don't worry about it Urameshi! I got it.>" The girl blanches at Urameshi's name. I guess his reputation precedes him, but she doesn't say anything. Looks like the girl's got guts. "<What are you getting at lady?>" I push, trying to get her to hurry up and leave. She gives Urameshi another glance and then turns back to me "<I'm just suppose to tell you. That my friend wants to talk to you.>"

I look at her strangely, trying to figure out what she's up to. "<Ok.>" I tell her blank.

She looks at me. She keeps looking at me. I raise my eyebrows, wondering what the problem is. She sighs hard, putting her hand to her face, all dramatic like. "<ALONE.>" she says, over emphasizing it.

I swallow hard, trying to bite back to my surprise. "<Alone?>" I echo after. She sighs hard, the breath hissing past her teeth. "<YES! What? Are you chicken or something?>" she snaps, not all girl like. I bristle. NOBODY calls me chicken! "<Fine!>" I snap, then push past her to stand up, shove my hands in my pocket and dropping my gaze 'Bad Boy' style, I strut out of the shop to the sidewalk outside. I could hear Urameshi's laughter as I went by. Boy, just wait till I get my hands on him!

I walk a few steps away from the door and lean, with my hands still in my pockets, against the wall with my eyes closed to wait. I was there for about two minutes, thinking she was playing a game, and I was about to walk back in, when I heard the door of the ice cream shop open again. I slitted my eyes barely open so I could see, without anyone knowing I was looking, and I saw that the girl had really come out! My heart slammed in my chest in my nervousness! What did she want with me?

She comes over to stand in front of me, her hair shifting softly in the breeze, as she looked down at her feet, her hands clasped together in front of her. She looked really uncomfortable. That made me really curious. What was going on? This kind of stuff never happens to me! What is she up to? This had better not be a trick! I open my eyes and look at her. "<Well?>" I say more gruffly then I mean to. "<I um... I just wanted to know...>" the girl stammered at me. My eyes went wide. Is she gonna say what I think she's gonna say? No way! "<I just... uh...>" the girls face turned absolutely beet red. I felt bad for her. I was making her uncomfortable. I smile at her softly, and turning on the charm, I grab her chin in-between my hand and pick her face up to look at me. "<Name's Kuwabara. What's yours?>" She continued to blush hard, but finally smiled back. Her eyes just glowed like topaz. Such a beautiful girl... "<I wanted to know.. If you wanted to go somewhere with me sometime...>" she finally spit out, her voice drifting off at the end and her eyes shifting away. WHAT? My eyes were large like the moon. The girl had asked me out? I... can't believe it!

But what am I suppose to say???? Now it's my turn to be extremely uncomfortable. What am I suppose to tell this girl? I'm in love with Yukina!



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Well, lookie here! This story starting to get a little juicy! ^_^ he he he Me likey a lot! What do you think?

ENSATSUKOKURYUHA: *said blandly* You're missing part of your right thigh.

ME: o-o What??? *looks down and sees that half of her right outer thigh is missing* AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! *starts running around flailing her arms* I'm dying! I'm dying!

*Kurama grabs me once more and shoves 'the flower' under my nose*

*I immediately calm down once again, even though I'm gushing blood everywhere*

Hiei: *grumbles softly* Thanx. She was really starting to irritate me.

*Kurama nods his head in acknowledgement*

ME: *continuing as though nothing had happened* Okie Dokie! Way Number 4: Write "I'm The World's Happiest Dork!" in disappearing ink on the back of their jacket they wear to school. So that they don't see it when they put it on, but it will 'reappear' just in time for school!! ^_^ Funny, ne?

INTHESHADOWS: O-O *looking at all the blood* But uh... don't you think you should--- mmmmppphhhh! *Kurama ducks her mouth*

KURAMA: *patting InTheShadows' head* Now be a good little girl and just listen.... *he sounds a little dangerous*

INLOVEWITHHIEI: o-o *gulp* *scoots to the other side of the room*

ME: *still not paying much attention* AND FINALLY, my favorite one.... *hear big drum roll* Way Number 5 For Tormenting Your Brother Or Sister For The Holidays: First you tell them a 'special' Christmas story about how if Santa doesn't like you, on Christmas eve he makes your goldfish 'jelly' by morning. (this only works if your sister or brother have a goldfish). Then on Christmas Eve you add jell-o powder to the goldfish bowl and by morning the fish has been jellied! MWAHAHAHAHAHA It's great Christmas morning fun! ^_^ *laughs evilly*

*I wait for laughter*

*most just look horrified*

KUWABARA: >>'' That just isn't right!

*I pout*

*then all the sudden I wobble and then pass straight out from loss of blood*

INLOVEWITHHIEI, INTHESHADOWS & ENSATSUKOKURYUHA: ..... .... O_O'''

HIEI: hn. It's about damn time.

KURAMA: *stands up and faces you guys* Now I should hope you guys all realize that you should not actually try these things at home to your poor little sister or brother. After all, I'm not going to say that Blkwidow77 is a professional, but more.. *ahem* How should I say this? Ah yes... She's crazy. -_-''

YUUSUKE: Yeah! She's one sick bi**h! o-o