Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ The Parting of the Ways ❯ Prologue ( Chapter 1 )

“Where are you going Yusuke?”

“Somewhere.” Yusuke replied tartly. Keiko, being Keiko, persisted.

“Where?”

“Ugh. To talk with Kur-Shuichi. He called me last night and asked me to come over and talk this morning.”

“That had better be the truth.”

“It is. I promise.”

“Okay. Don't be late for school.” Yusuke ignored this and headed off down the street, yawning. He didn't like getting up this early, but it was the only way that he was going to be able to meet Kurama. They'd talk, and then walk to school together.

 

/Minamino household-same time/ “Shuichi! Time to get up!” The aforementioned redhead opened one eye, groaned, and closed it again. For the moment that he'd been awake, he determined that he was not going to school today. Footsteps approached his door, knocked, and then entered, in the form of his mother. “What are you doing in bed? You're going to be late for school!” Kurama rolled onto his back and looked at his mother.

“I don't feel well.” He said, praying that his mother would believe him. Noting her son's tone (it was definitely genuine) and the miserable look he was giving her. Shiori Minamino smiled slightly.

“You had to get sick on the day I leave. Do you think you can look after yourself? I can't miss my flight.”

“I think so.” Kurama said. Shiori tucked the blankets snugly around her only child and kissed his cheek.

“Okay. I hope you feel better.” She closed the door and left.

“I hope so too.” Kurama whispered. Something in his chest stirred and Kurama whimpered. “Not now. Please not right now.” The movement slowed, then stopped, and the youth stared at his ceiling. “Hurry Yusuke. I can't do this without you.”