Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ The Right Thing ❯ Chapter I ( Chapter 1 )

The Right Thing:

Chapter 1

The sun glinted off his hair, setting it aflame and making it gleam with light. The sounds of his heavy breathing and the pounding of his heart rang harsh in his ears, blocking out even the rising cacophony of the birds. Staring down the particularly large one across from him, he hastily wiped the sweat off his forehead before it could run into his eyes. The bird did not even blink. He stared back for a few seconds, then, with a loud yell, jumped off the branch. The bird lept into the air and dive-bombed the falling boy, an angry screech escaping its beak. Twisting in midair, energy crackled to life in the boy's hand, slicing through the bird and bringing an abrupt end to the loud screeching.

A satisfied grin split his face in two, until it was wiped from his face by a sudden landing. With a loud "Oof!" Kuwabara hit the forest floor of the Makai, a cloud of dead leaves and pollen enveloping him. Coughing and sputtering, he sat up and moaned as his head spun. Waiting a few minutes for his head to clear, he listened closely for the sounds of any more birds that might come after him. Breathing a sigh of relief when he heard nothing, he stood up and dusted his blue school uniform off. Laughing stupidly, he walked off, intending to head back to the human world because his mission here was done.

A symphony of angry squawks arose behind him and all at once a hailstorm of claws and beaks began pelting the tall youth. Running for his life with his hands over his head, Kuwabara yelled and screamed his way back to the Ningenkai.

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And while his best friend was running for dear life, Yusuke Urameshi was sitting in his house, in nothing but a pair of blue jeans, and staring miserably out the window at nothing.

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So it was suffice to say that the only people happy were Kurama and Hiei, still lying together, intertwined in Kurama's bed, exchanging soft endearments and promises.

And it was because of them that Yusuke was so miserable. Or rather, because of Kurama. The chocolate-eyed youth had turned to the trapped kitsune after being dumped by Keiko, only to leave him in the dust at the moment of Keiko's return. Kurama, in utter anguish had fallen into depression, only to come alive once again when Hiei had come to him and confessed his own love for the kitsune.

Upon the heartfelt confession from the little fire demon, Kurama had awakened the long-buried feelings inside of himself and accepted Hiei with open arms. Now it seemed the two were partners for life while Yusuke was left with his guilt and regret. He had not known how much he had really cared for the kitsune, thinking only of having Keiko back and neglecting to think about the red-haired boy's feelings. Now, knowing what kind of torment he had put the other boy through, he was regretting it…and beginning to wonder if Keiko was really worth it.

The said girl now walked into the room and sat down next to him on the couch. She rested her head gently against his shoulder and sighed softly. Half turning, Yusuke looked down at the girl who had caused him so much trouble and pain, and in that instant he knew that this wasn't right; this wasn't going to work out. He could barely look at her without having a wave of guilt wash over him and leave him shaking. He would have to end this. Now.

Mustering up his courage he cleared his throat softly and said, "Keiko?" Getting a soft murmur in response he took a deep breath and steeled himself for the huge blow up he knew would come. "Keiko…I don't think it's a good idea for us to go out anymore."

Dead silence.

"Um…Keiko?" He scratched his head.

"YUSUKE!" she screamed, jumping up and whirling around to face him. The afore mentioned boy nearly wet his pants and instinctively put his hands over his ears, swearing loudly. "How could you?! After everything I've done for you! After nearly losing you! YUSUKE!"

Getting up, he faced her square on and stood firm to his decision. "This doesn't feel right! Not after what I did to Kurama! I don't think we should go out anymore!" He bit his lip.

"Fine!" she exclaimed, her eyes growing hard. "Just don't ever come crying back to me, Yusuke Urameshi!" And grabbing her coat, the brown-haired girl stomped out of the house, slamming the door behind her.

Sighing, Yusuke plopped back down onto the couch and rubbed his temples with his hands. He hated doing that to her, but it felt as if a great weight had been lifted off his shoulders. Deep down, underneath his slight regret and misgivings, he knew he had done the right thing. Grabbing the remote and flicking on the TV, the Sprit Detective sat there and stared at the screen, his mind wandering to the time he had spent with Kurama.

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Author's Note: Yeah, yeah I know it's short! And I'm sorry! >.< It just seemed like a good place to leave off for now. ^.^ But I promise there will be longer chappies soon!!!