AN: This story was greatly inspired by Eun-Jung's, What he said, she said. You should read it if you haven't. This is a Botan Harem fanfic. Mainly Kurama. She's just too shippable.

Disclaimer: I do not own yyh or it's characters, blah blah blah! You get it by now.

Chapter 1

The birds had been tweeting a nice tune for a while now. The tree outside a certain blunette's bedroom window had proven to be relaxing, until a loud thundering sound had been heard coming up her stairs. Botan, who had just opened her eyes a few moments earlier let out a quiet groan. It would seem her father was only going to bed then. It was to be expected, she supposed. Her door quietly opened up to reveal her younger sister Hinageshi, who was carrying their black and white pet cat.

"Botan-chan? Is it okay if I come in here for a while?" She asked. She was trembling slightly, the cat in her arms was struggling out of her hold.

"Off course! But I need to keep an eye on the time, it's our first day at our new schools, remember?" She got up and held the cat in her arms, giving a nice rub on it's back. It started to purr and rubbed it's forehead against her arm. "There there, that's a good kitty!"

"No fair! Meeko likes you better than me! Why is that?" She complained, spitting out her tongue. Botan giggled and continued to pet Meeko on the head.

"I don't know, maybe because I'm the one that looks after him? While you do, uh, nothing?"

"I so do!"

"Really? Like what?" Hinageshi was about to reply when Botan's alarm went off. She turned it off immediately, hoping the sound didn't wake their father. A few moments told them they were okay. "Phew, I guess I best get ready, you should too. A new home and a new school is tough."

"Okay, I guess I should do the same thing. See you downstairs." At that, Hinageshi left the room to get dressed. Botan let out a sigh and stared down at Meeko who was staring back up at her. "What do you want cat? I'll feed you soon, okay?"

Meeko seemed to understand and walked casually out of her door, no doubt heading downstairs. "I sometimes wonder what cats think of their owners. It would be interesting." After she got dressed she headed downstairs and saw Meeko waiting by his food bowl. "Off course, I'll get to it. Hinageshi should be doing this, you are her cat..." It wasn't so bad, their father would only get one pet, despite the rather spacious house, and Hinageshi really wanted a cat, while Botan wanted something more unusual, but since Hinageshi was so excited Botan couldn't just say no. So, a cat they got.

"I'm ready! What's for breakfast?" She asked.

"The usual, it's the best I have to work with at this point." She grimaced when she noticed she had barely enough ingrediants for the regular meal. "I will defiently have to go food shopping after school." Hinageshi hummed in response, her legs were dangling from side to side on her chair.

"I'll go along with you, there's a grocery shop down the street right?" Botan nodded in response, she was flipping the pancakes at this point. When the pancakes were finished she set them on the table along with some syrup. "Yay! I love your food, you should become a cook!" Botan blushed at the praise.

"I'm not a good chef at all, they're only pancakes and besides, I want to be a manga artist once I leave school. You know that..." She sighed. Hinageshi overreacts just a bit too much sometimes.

"Oh you're no fun! I was only teasing!" She pouted. She went starry-eyed once she remembered about the food. "Bon appetite!" She began to dig into her food. Botan chuckled at her small red-headed sister, how she can be so cute sometimes. Botan shrugged and began to take small bites of her food.

'Hm, maybe I should bring my paper today? I always like to draw figures when I'm bored, this school will be no different.' She was always alone when she was at school, no one cared to get to know her, which was fine by her, all she needed to get through life was a good pen or pencil and some paper. Maybe a rubber and a sharpener, too, yeah, that sounded good. Call it sad if that's what you want, but that's all she needed. Hinageshi was always by her side, supporting her, what a kind younger sister.

She was snapped back to reality when she heard metal hit a plate. Hinageshi smiled brightly and seemed to be deeply content. Botan looked down at her own food and realized she had finished too. Well, looks like it was time to leave, they would be a little early, but there was nothing wrong with that. They put their dishes in the sink and picked up their bags that were sitting on the sofa.

"Good bye Meeko, meet some friends here okay?" The cat seemed to purr in response and hopped on the sofa. "Lazy cat, it's not even going to explore outside, is it?"

"Leave him alone. He'll probably go out later." Botan sighed as she brought out her keys. "Let's start our first day, shall we?" At Hinageshi's excited nod they both stepped outside. It was strange seeing how different these two were. Hinageshi was more energetic and outgoing. She got along with everyone she had ever met in her classes. Botan, well, she didn't talk to anyone really, she was good at sports but never joined any clubs, except the art club, but that was besides the point. She hated big crowds, she was a nervous wreck! Well, she was better now, but when she was younger, she thought everyone was out to get her, she had good reason to think that.

"Botan!" Hinageshi yelled to get her attention. She finally succeeded. "We're here! Wow, to think we live so close to our schools! And they're beside eachother!" Hinageshi exclaimed with awe.

"Well, yeah, I mean, didn't they say that they're the High and Junior schools?" Botan asked, looking from one school to the other. They were a little early, so there weren't many students around. Hinageshi started to bob up and down with excitement. She really wanted to make new friends, and fast.

"Well, I'll be leaving now!" Hinageshi cheered as she ran towards her school. Botan just stood there, waving goodbye to her sister. She wasn't worried, Hinageshi would be fine. It was herself she was worried about. She took a few deep breathes and started to walk towards Meiyashiki's school building.

She looked around herself at all the flowers.'They obviously value presentation. I think I might like it here.' A flashback of her past school came to her then. She instantly shivered at the memory. 'No, I can't think like that. This is a new start for me! Be brave Botan! Be brave...' She took another deep breathe and continued.

xxXxx

On the other side of the school building sat a shivering male student who was surrounded by three other male students who all had mean looks on their faces. The boy continued to tremble, he had blonde hair and blue eyes. He held out a piece of paper with writing on it. "H-he-here! I-I got your a-answers! N-now please let me go!" The leader of the three stood forward and snatched the paper from the boy's hand. He examined the white sheet and hummed his approval.

"With this, we'll get good scores on our next test paper." He had long silver hair and golden eyes. His two comrades had black hair but one's was much longer.

"Heh, who cares about scores? I just like pummeling the weak!" The other smirked at his answer.

"Yomi, you and I have similar tastes." Yomi nodded his head then peered down at the boy who was still trembling in fear.

"B-but, you said..." The silver haired boy held out his hands on either side, locking his comrades from advancing.

"Yomi, Karasu, I made a promise." He glared down at him, he pointed his head to his right and the boy got the indication. He quickly scurried away, not looking back. Yomi and Karasu both growled but one look from their leader and they both shut up immediately.

"Youko, you've gone soft! If you were your old self you wouldn't have hesitated to beat the lights out of him!" Yomi said, crossing his arms over his chest. Youko just shrugged and looked at the paper.

"No, Mitari is very easy to manipulate. He'll still be useful." He memorised the answers then handed it over to Karasu who snatched it out of his hand. The three turned around upon hearing their other friend shout out to them.

"Hey guys, sorry I'm late, but I'm not used to being this early." Kuronue groaned. "Why did we agree to do this again?" Karasu gave Kuronue the exam questions. "Hm? Oh, I don't need this."

"Why not?" Youko asked.

"I may not look like it, but just because I'm a part of this gang, it doesn't mean I don't study. So cheating is out of the question!" He handed the paper back.

"Are you calling us stupid!?" Yomi growled.

"No! Off course not!" Kuronue replied, sticking his tongue out. Yomi grew a stretch mark and started chasing the mischevious boy. Youko heaved out a deep sigh, shaking his head in disapproval.

xxXxx

Botan hummed a happy tune her mother taught her when she was young. It always eased her, no matter where she was, and that includes a new school environment. She found her locker easily enough and opened it. She was about to close it again when she heard someone breathing heavily. She saw that it was a blonde and he had his hands on his knees, trying to get his breathe back.

"Um, are, you alright?" She asked hesitantly. The boy brought his head back up in surprise. He blushed from embarrassment and nodded his head.

"Y-yeah, I'm alright, thanks!" He took one look at her and held a confused expression. "Um, are you new around here? I've never seen you before." Botan nodded.

"Mm-hm, my name's Botan Fukayama, I just moved here. What's yours?" Mitari smiled.

"Ah, my name is Kiyoshi Mitari. I'm a first year." He held out his hand and she gently shook it.

"Looks like we're in the same grade." 'Awesome, looks like I've already made a friend!' Mitari nodded and went to his locker that was conveniently beside hers.

"If you don't know the way to class I could show you?" He offered, putting his books in his bag. She clapped her hands together excitedly which surprised Mitari.

"That would be great! Thank you so much." She smiled. Mitari nodded his head and started forward, Botan not far behind.

Tbc

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There will be a poll on who you want Botan to end up with. It's only the first chapter but it can change the story. I am not planning anything out, there is no real story behind this and if you have a suggestion on chapter ideas, please review!