DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ANY YU-YU HAKUSHO CHARACTERS OR SONGS I USE AS SCENE BREAKS!

"Speaking" 'Thoughts'

WHOOOT you people really didn't think I'd leave it hanging that badly did you? Thehehehe well here ya go the wicked awesome conclusion to The Girl Next Door! Lol it's more or less another story… hey I got a lot of time on my hands now so you can just take this as a bonus. HOPE I DON'T DISAPPOINT!

Denial and Sorrow

-8-Can you forgive me again I don't know what I said but I didn't mean to hurt you-8-

Two years had gone by sense Tsuika had left and Bira & Momiji had joined. The gang didn't meet as often for missions seeing as how there were no major threats and they had all become relatively distant. Kurama and Hiei had never exactly gotten over the incident with Tsuika but they pushed past it enough to be on talking terms. Kurama was now in his freshmen year of college where he was studying to be a bio engineer. He had moved out of his mothers' house and into a studio apartment. Yusuke had dedicated himself to being a full time sprit detective after high school while Kuwabara had gotten a job working as a superintendent at a low class hotel. Bira and Momiji learned to get along and moved into an apartment together while managing normal lives and helping Yusuke on their free time. Hiei… Hiei was Hiei he resided in the demon realm where he made a name for himself by becoming an assassin. He spent all of his free time training and keeping an eye out for trouble. He was the main reason things were calm.

-8-I hear the words come out I felt that I would die it hurt so much to hurt you -8-

'Two years… has it really been that long?' thought Koenma in his office as he sorted threw files and mounting papers. He was in his teenage form but still refused to give up his binkie.

'This is going to be fun' he thought bitterly as he pulled out a file and read threw it. He nodded and stamped it then moved onto the next one. It looked like a normal enough until he began reading the report.

"Well now this doesn't seem right… the writing…" his hands clenched into fists as the realization dawned on him. "Dimmitt" he bit down on his pacifier and clenched his fists

"OGRE!" the ogre in question came stumbling in tripping over his won two feet

"Yes, Koenma Sir?" Koenma thrust a file at him, which he barely caught.

"GET ME EVERYONE ON THAT LIST NO EXCEPTIONS I WANT THEM ALL HERE IN THIS ROOM BY THIS TIME NEXT WEEK!" He nodded and opened the file scanning the names inside.

"Uh Koenma sir… are you sure about…"

"Yes I'm sure… Track her down we're gunna need her help." He said sitting back in his chair and closing his eyes. Ogre nodded and left to contact Yusuke.

-8- Then you look at me your not shouting anymore your silently broken -8-

He was coming home after finishing his after noon classes and already making a mental list of the things that needed to be done. He held two bags of groceries under his arms making it unable for him to see over them and a back pack on his back held most of his text books.

'Laundry, dishes- crap!' he stumbled and almost fell over on the stairs but somebody had caught him.

"You alright man?"

"Yes I'm fine," he said while straightening

"Let me help you out with those" they said already taking the bags the bags from him

"No, really that's not necesa- Yusuke?" Yusuke grinned at him making him confused but overall happy to see his old friend. His black hair had grown out some sense he last had last seen him it was a mangle sea of knots that flowed down just below his shoulders. He wore navy blue torn jeans and a dark green sweater.

"What are you-"

"I was in the neighborhood" he shrugged "just thought I'd pop in and check on you" Kurama smiled at him.

"What have you been up to these days?" he said going past Yusuke to lead the way to his apartment. Kuramas hair was tired back in a lose pony tail his hair went down just barley above his waist unlike Yusukes it was very well kept without a knot or split end in sight. He wore white pants with a metallic blue shirt that had silver trimmings along the cuffs and neckline.

"Alright, same old same old."

"Are you still seeing Keiko?"

"Yeah we just moved in together," he said with a big grin.

"That's great Yusuke," he said with a smile while unlocking the door and letting Yusuke go past him

"So how've you been?" he said putting the groceries down on the counter and stretching

"Alright I suppose" his apartment, like his hair, was also well kept, dust free, and neat to the boot.

'Same old Kurama' Yusuke Mused as Kurama set his bag down on a desk. It wasn't much of an apartment like most studios it was one room the kitchen was set in one corner while there were only two doors in addition to the front door. There was a couch that sat in the middle of the room in front of a flat screen television that was nailed to the wall between two windows. Behind the couch next to the door was a bookshelf. In another corner to the right of the television was a desk and adjacent to that was a dresser. There were few knickknacks to occupy the room he didn't even have a coffee table; there was also a very small closet between the kitchen and dresser which doubled as a pantry and coat closet, the other door to the left of the television led you into the bathroom; somehow he made it work.

"Listen Kurama… there's also another reason why I came…" he said beginning to pace a little

"I thought as much," he said sitting down on the couch. "What is it Yusuke?" he crossed his legs at the ankles and resting his arms on the back of the couch.

"Koenma wants us all to assemble for a new mission, one he says I'm gunna need all you guys for… I was hoping you'd be up to it" he stopped pacing and said the last part with a shrug while keeping his back to him. Kurama smiled and chuckled knowingly this was so like Yusuke, he had always been unable to ask for help.

"What makes you think I'm going to refuse Yusuke, things have been rather boring around here and I would like to break the routine" he said with a smile Yusukes shoulders relaxed and he turned to face him with a wide grin.

"Glad to hear it, but uh... I was also wondering if you could find Hiei for me so far I can't even get so much a lead" Kurama was silent for a moment contemplating his request before smiling an nodding at him. Yusuke beamed and jumped.

"ALRIGHT! This is gunna be awesome! Listen I gotta jet I'll see ya Thursday!" he said running for the door. Once he was gone Kurama sighed and lay down on the couch.

'What have I gotten myself into?'

-8- I'd give anything now to keep those words form you -8-

He passed through the portal to the demon realm and took a quick look around. No one in sight if he knew Hiei, he would soon find him. Sure enough, he didn't have to wait too long before the demon in question revealed himself.

"Didn't think I'd ever see you in these parts Kurama" he said slowly walking out of the shadows. Kurama smiled at him in greeting. His cloths were the same as they always were black although his cape was partially torn he imagined the one who did would be dead. He had two scares one that went through his left eye from his brow to his cheekbone and another on the right side of his face that followed his jaw line from the middle of his jaw to his chin. Both scares had healed over and looked old but aside from the scares, he looked well.

"Good to see you Hiei"

"Likewise, I trust there's a reason for your visit" he leaned casually against a tree and closed his eyes.

"Yusuke asked me to find you, It seems Koenma has a mission for us" Hieis eyes snapped open as he smirked.

"That'll be interesting. Are Bira and Momiji taking part in it as well?"

"I would assume so, Yusuke said Koenma was getting all of us I believe that would include them" he smiled once more. "It'll be fun Hiei just like old times" Hiei nodded as they continued to talk and reminisce gently avoiding the mission that involved the two sisters previously mentioned.

-8- Each time I say something I regret I cry I don't wanna lose you -8-

"Dammit!"

"It's alright Minami you'll get it" She helped the petit blond to her feet and smiled at her.

"Thanks Kiki"

"No prob you just need t practice a little more now take five and we'll go threw the steps one more time" The Girl nodded and walked off the stage, she turned to a group of girls who were also on stage and clapped her hands to get their attention.

"Alright everyone take your positions," she said as the girls filed into lines "run threw the whole song alright you ready. One-two-three!" music blasted from speakers as the girls began to dance. She observed and made notes of who was on beat and who missed steps. She was happy here her new alias was Ketsuki Asha, Kiki for short. She was back in Chicago after so long it only seemed right. She hadn't run into anyone form her past and even if she did they wouldn't recognize her. She had moved on and made a new life. She prided herself in that. The music faded to an end and she began calling attention to cretin girls and giving them tips. She had been working in this building for four months they knew her well enough. She had begun as a dancer on the second floor it was good pay. Now she in addition to the second floor she worked on the third floor as a choreographer. The building was run by a unique company and therefore had a unique layout the first floor had two restaurants one for the rich and sophisticated and one for a laid back fun night out with friends. The second floor was a strip bar with strict rules and sharp security guards. The Third floor was for performances it was often rented out for charity balls or just regular parties.

She got off the clock and picked up her duffle bag, she waved to the girls and proceeded to make her way out of the building. Once she was alone in the elevator she sighed and looked at her reflection. This was who she was now or who she was pretending to be. She was 5'8" with long black hair and amethyst eyes. She had an exaggerated bust and the kind of curves every girl envies. The elevator doors opened and she walked out into the empty lobby she waved to the security guards and then to the door man. From the outside anyone would suspect it was just a regular apartment building the place was very exclusive and you often had to be referred or searched thoroughly before you were permitted to enter the first time.

She flagged down a taxi and sat back to enjoy the ride. After she had left Kurama and the others she had traveled around until she had met Hakkai. He had grown to be like a big brother to her. She met him while she was working at a diner. Back then he hadn't known who she was, she went by the same name and appearance she did today mainly as a precaution against demons. It worked very well but one day after she had gotten off her shift someone had followed her form the diner. Hakkai had followed too and had it not been for him she would probably be dead. Hakkai could use sprit energy like Yusuke but his was a lot weaker and worked differently.

The Taxi cab slowed to a stop at the edge of the woods, she paid him off and got out of the cab. This was where she lived in a cabin deep in the woods with Hakkai, Riuk, Genie, Hiro, and Haruko. Genie, Hiro, and Haruko were from the demon realm. She had met Genie threw Hakkai a few days after he had saved her. She had come threw a portal to find her and when she did she had stumbled into Hakkai. Genie was a fox demon who had been out for Tsuikas powers but had grown discouraged after she had met her personally, now Genie trained her and Hakkai. Tsuika had saved Hiro and Haruko while she was out gathering fire wood. They were being pummeled and beaten to death by a group of demons. She had brought them back to the cabin and before she knew it, they were all like family.

As she walked threw the forest her appearance began to slowly change, her black hair turned into a blond mess of heavy curls, her eyes went from purple to blue, and she lost five inches of her height. By the time she reached the cabin, she was back to her normal appearance. She pushed open the door and sighed she was home.

"Tsuika" She wandered into the living room and saw them all sitting there with Ogre she stared at him in shock. For the last few months she had been trying to get up the courage to contact Yusuke and the others again but each time she came close she lost her moral.

"What's up?" she asked nervously sitting down in an empty chair and facing them all. They all looked at each other and exchanged worried expressions.

"What is it?" she prompted waiting for someone to say something

"Koemna asked me to track you down and see if you would be willing to accompany The Yurameshi team on a mission. You would be a great help," he said nervously scratching the back of his neck.

"I don't know. I've actually been contemplating contacting them sense I've been back in the neighborhood but… " Riuk nodded to her he had already explained to the others what had happened between her and the Yurimeshi team they didn't blame her for being hesitant.

"What kind of a mission is it exactly?"

"I can't really say you'll be briefed on it if you chose to accept it. It's really secretive"

"We can go with you if you want" said Haruko going to Tsuikas side

"Yeah, you wouldn't be alone plus, I'm assuming, they could use the extra help," said Genie smiling at Tsuika she looked at Ogre for reassurance and he nodded stiffly. Tsuika beamed at them all and nodded.

Three days later they had arrived at sprit world and were being told by Ogre to wait a few minutes before they went in. She was a bundle of nerves she kept pacing and wringing her hands Genie shook her head while Hiro and Haruko watched her very entertained they couldn't wait to see her actual sisters or her ex- boyfriend. After five minutes she composed herself and went inside, through the corner of her eyes she watched them as they were watching her closely. She sensed it all it was almost too much for her. Bira and Momiji were judging her while Kurama was angry Hiei was indifferent while Yusuke and Kuwabara were worried. She leaned against the wall and made sure to control her thoughts carefully she had warned them all about Bira and Momiji she only hoped she could get through this without causing anymore problems for any of them.

"You ok?" Hakkai asked her while placing a hand on her shoulder.

"Yeah… I am…" she said patting his hand. He nodded and leaned against the wall. The two blonds were her sisters Momiji had kept to her boy hair cut style while Bira had cut her hair into layers. Momiji wore combat boots that had dirt stains on them with black parachute pants that had red flames on the sides. She also wore a red tank top that read in black letters 'Hell Hath No Fury'. She wore no jewelry other than red studded earrings. Bira on the other hand wore clean baby blue sneakers with tight blue jean karees and a plain white tank top. Unlike Momiji, Bira wore silver chandelier earrings with a matching waterfall necklace. He listened as Koenma introduced them all Yusuke had combed his hair and held it back in a small ponytail. He had a simple attire similar to Kuwabaras they both had worn out jeans and sneakers but were Yusuke wore a black jacket Kuwabara only had a plain blue T shirt Kuwabara had shaved off some of his hair giving him a different look. Hakkais eyes locked with Kuramas for just a moment but enough for him to sense Kuramas suspicion and jealousy. He had extremely long hair that almost reached his hips his hair as Yusukes was held in a ponytail he wore black dress pants and a Chinese style black long sleeve shirt that had silver designs along the sleeves, cuffs, and neckline. Then there was Hiei, he seemed normal enough he wore a black cloak that hid his over all body mass as well as his cloths.

"Well then… let's begin,"

-8- But somehow I know that you will never leave me yeah -8-

They had all assembled in Koenmas office it was light a heart felt reunion. Kuwabara and Yusuke were in a corner talking to Bira and Momiji while Hiei at his usual position leaned against the wall and listened. Kurama walked in and smiled at all his old comrades. He walked to them and began chatting about what they had been up to the last few years. When Koenma entered they all went quiet and watched him. He sighed and pressed down on the bridge of his nose. Then smiled and looked at all of them.

"First off I would like to thank you all for coming on such sort notice" he paused thinking carefully about what to say next. He sighed and looked at each of them as there was a knock on the door. They all looked over to see Ogre entering.

"Koenma sir… they're here…"

"All right Ogre wait five minutes before you let them come in" He said, Ogre nodded and exited the room leaving everyone bewildered.

"Hey Koenma what was that about?" Asked Momiji. Koenma sighed and closed his eyes

"I'm sorry but it had to be done"

"What?" asked Bira "why are we here? Stop beating around the bush" She was begging to get frustrated same as most of them

"I tracked down Tsuika" the room went deathly silent. Bira and Momiji exchanged looks of shock with each other as Yusuke and Kuwabaras mouths fell open slightly. Hiei and Kurama wore similar wide-eyed expressions that were quickly masked.

"She wasn't alone and she insisted on bringing her new companions. I hope it wont cause a problem for any of you seeing as how you'll all be working together again." He paused to look at each of them. "If anyone has a problem with it they may leave no questions asked no consequences. Just thank you for coming" no one moved sure they were nervous and uneasy but in a way they all wanted to see her and see how she was.

Koenma nodded as the door opened. She entered first followed by a man who was looking around the room and analyzing them all, they were followed by a girl with brown hair and cat like ears and a long fluffy tail, proceeding her was a pair of twins one boy one girl both red heads. Her eyes were cast down to the ground she refused to look up at any of them especially her sisters. Her curly hair was held up in a clip so it looked like a ponytail. She wore casual black tights with a faded blue jean skirt over it and a black leather jacket. Kurama eyed the man who entered with her wearily, he had short jet-black hair and green eyes, he was about an inch or so taller than him with much more muscles. He wore a black tank top with baggy blue cargo pants.

"Yusuke, Hiei, Kurama, Kuwabara, Bira, Momiji. You all obviously know Tsuika but I'd like you to meet Hakkai, Genie, Hiro & Haruko" he gestured to each of them in turn. Genie gazed at each of them lazily taking in their features and expressions with her Amethyst eyes. She had flowing brown hair that rested just below her shoulders, and pearly white skin that was set off by her beige jumpsuit. Hiro and his sister looked about 18 years old. Hiro had short cut hair and bright amber eyes, he wore a green shirt with kaki pants, while Haruko had her hair tied into a high pony tail that still went down to her waist she wore a yellow tank top with tight blue jeans, like her brother she too had amber eyes. They stood together mainly around Tsuika as if protecting her they weren't too far from where the group stood or too close. Hakkai laid a hand on Tsuikas shoulder and whispered something in her ear. She smiled and patted his hand; he nodded and leaned against the wall crossing his arms over his chest.

"Well then… let's begin," said Koenma after a while. He gestured to the monitor where a presentation was already beginning.

"I didn't think anything of it until just a few days ago. I have had an agent on this assignment for quiet some time, he was monitoring progress and noting suspicious behavior but lately I believe they may have been captured and disposed of them. The reports I have been getting from him have suddenly changed both the writing style and the reports themselves."

"So what was this guy perusing?" asked Yusuke

"Well" he gestured to the monitor. "He was working undercover in A.I. Records. You see I believe they have been smuggling in demons and hiding them as clients or actually passing them off as pop starts or whatever you call them these days. Moving on we haven't been able to detect it yet but I think they have made a portal from the demon world to the human world"

"So what are you gunna do with us?" asked Bira

"The Company is made up of high powered executives we need to get you all in of course you'll all be scattered around but we need a good number of people inside while still being able to monitor progress from the outside"

"How inside are we talking?" asked Genie drawing all eyes.

"Well I have already split you all up. Kuwabara will apply as a janitor-"

"HEY! HOW COME I HAVE TO BE THE JANITOR!"

"Because you're not good at anything else," said Hiei with a smirk.

"Hiei I swear-"

"MOVING on…" said Koenma clearing his throat. "Uh… Bira Momiji can either of you play base or Drums?" They looked at each other in confusion and shook their heads.

"I can Play Base" they turned and looked at Hakkai, Koenma smiled and jotted it down.

"Now for drums…"

"I'll do it" Their eyes were now drawn to Hiro. He stuffed his hands in his pockets and looked down at the ground shyly.

"Alright then. Yusuke, Kurama, Hakkai, And Hiro are gunna be the band" Yusuke burst into a wide grin while Kurama smiled weakly.

"Hiei & Genie will be body guards, and Tsuika, Bira, Momiji, & Haruko can enter as they please"

"So… we can apply as whatever we want?" said Momiji with a hopeful smile.

"Yes, It would be best if you all start submitting work or go to auditions randomly. It would draw less suspicion." They all nodded and went up to receive a copy of their case files.

-8- Cuz you were made for me somehow I'll make you see how happy you make me-8-

Tsuika all but ran out the door had Hakkai not grabbed her arm, she turned to look at him he smiled and draped an arm around her shoulders.

"If you want your man back and you want to leave these guys with an impression walk out slowly and nonchalantly" he said under his breath guiding her to the door. "Don't run out it gives them the advantage." She smiled and nodded. Sure enough, Kuramas jaw tightened a fraction at the sight of them. It also got the attention of Bira and Momiji who immediately began discussing and trading their thesis on the two. Genie smirked and shook her head she was the last to walk out leaving Yusuke, Hiei, Kurama, Kuwabara, Momiji, and Bira alone.

"Do you think it was her boyfriend?" Asked Momiji no longer bothering to keep her voice down.

"I don't know body language would make you think so but he wasn't really thinking anything in particular, I think Tsuika told them to watch their thoughts why else would Hakkai, Genie and Hiro look at me the second they let something slip."

"Well that's an unfair advantage either way we can nag her to tell us" Kurama rolled his eyes and left catching everyone's eye they all fell silent and looked at the ground. Without needing to open his Jegan eye he knew what Kurama and everyone else was thinking and sure enough as soon as he and Kurama had left they began to voice their thoughts.

"Do you think those two will be alright?" asked Bira

"Who knows? I thought they pushed passed it but now that she's back in the picture I don't know what might happen," said Yusuke. With that, they all left and went about their business.


-8- I can't live this life without you by my side I need you to survive -8-

"You two are a pain in the ass," said Genie once they were out. Hakkai smirked and gave her a wink. Tsuika smiled and laughed a bit.

"You had her sisters gossiping and you had Kurama looking like he was gunna kill you. By the way, Tsuika He's a catch. I can't believe you were stupid enough to run away"

"You know there's more to it than that Genie..."

"Yeah, yeah, I just can't wait till you two get back together"

"Genie… who's to say we will get back together…for all I know he could have a girl friend already… or he just might not like me anymore" she said it with a weak smile "I really wouldn't blame him if he didn't…" Hakkai ruffled her hair and had her squealing.

"Yeah, I doubt it" Said Genie

"Same here but if that's the case then we'll just have to convince him that A- you're the better catch or B- you're the best thing that's ever happened to him. I know you're the best thing that ever happened to me" he said taking her hand flirtatiously she smiled at him and began fixing her hair.

"Listen guys, thanks for trying, but I told you guys what happened between him and Hiei… I don't want that to happen again"

"Tsuika it wasn't your fault" Said Haruko

"Yeah, will you quit blaming yourself" Supplied Hiro "it wasn't your fault if there was anyone to blame it was your father" She looked at each of them and they merely nodded at her. She gave them a weak smile and let out a watery laugh as her eyes filed with tears.

"I can't help it…" she began to wipe furiously at her face. Genie smiled and reached for her hands.

"Trust us this is gunna work out for the best! Common let's go see how Riuks doing!" they nodded and with that they all left.

-8- So stay with me–8-

Two days later, he still couldn't get her out of his mind. He had heard them gossiping about him after he left and he had heard her squealing before they were gone. It seemed like she had moved on and found a new group of friends. He paced back and forth in his apartment he couldn't draw any conclusions on the two based on what he'd seen or heard he dropped down on his couch and threw his head back. It had been two years and seeing her still had the same effect on him. He smiled it would usually be now that Hiei would knock on his window or let himself in… but he knew it wouldn't happen. Moreover, that was another factor to consider… what were Hieis feelings when Tsuika was involved did he still lust for her? Or was he over her? He shook it off and began to undress. What he needed right now was a cold shower. He let his hair down and was about to climb in when there was a knock on the door. He grabbed a towel and draped it around his abdomen then proceeded to the door. He saw no one threw the peephole, which puzzled him. He slowly opened the door and peeked out; he saw Hakkai leaning against the wall next to his door and frowned. He didn't like it much when strangers dropped by unannounced especially this one.

"Yo!" he said cheerily smiling at him "Did I interrupt something?" Kurama sighed

"No… Give me a moment please…" he closed the door and began to dress. Luckily, he hadn't turned on the shower yet. He put away his towel and walked back to the door opening it.

"Sorry to keep you waiting" he stood aside to let him in and closed the door behind him. He took a quick look around the room and shrugged.

"What brings you around here Hakkai?" He said leaning against the bookshelf and studying him. Today he wore grey guy shorts and a baggy Navy blue tank top with sandals.

"We're going to the beach. I was just wondering if you might come" Kurama gave him another puzzled look, out of everything he could have said he wasn't expecting that.

"I beg your pardon?"

"Yeah man common! Yusuke and Kuwabara are meeting us there with their girls, Hiei doesn't want to go and Tsuikas sick, but I got the rest of the girls plus Hiro and Riuk in the van. Common it'll be fun!"

'Is he serious?'

"Uh... Alright I suppose just give me a few minutes to get my things together" Hakkai beamed and ran for the door leaving it open as he ran down the stairs. He closed the door and sighed.

'What's he up to?'

-8-You look in my eyes and I'm screaming inside that I'm so sorry -8-

They had to help Tsuika and get to know the others so what better way than an outing. It was summer after all. He was packing inner tubes and coolers into the van when Tsuika approached him timidly. He stopped immediately and put down the cooler.

"What's up?"

"I'm not going" he didn't try to hide his surprise.

"Why not?"

"I'm not ready Hakkai… plus who's going to look after Hana?"

"Tsuika you're making excuses"

"I know I am but…I just can't Hakkai and I can't bring her they'll know immediately they all will…" he nodded and scratched the back of his neck

"Yeah… alright… fine you stay… BUT THE REST OF YOU ARE GOING!" he called into the cabin.

"You don't have to tell me twice." Said Genie coming out of the cabin she wore a black string Bikini that showed off her figure she had her hair tied up in a high ponytail and sunglasses. She had a towel draped around her neck and a smirk on her face.

"Good god Genie you can kill a man like that…" to put emphasis he thumped on his chest. She smiled at him and climbed into the van.

"You can kinda say that's the point, I'm running a little experiment." She smiled wickedly making Tsuika worry a little.

"Genie please don't do anything rash."

"Of coarse not! As I said it's just an experiment…"

"Well if your experiment has anything to do with how guys function under these conditions here's your answer: With GREAT difficulty"

"If you wanna make an impression on the guys instead of just showing up like that you might want to put something on over it that way you can slowly slip it off"

"God you girls are evil!" they all laughed as Genie ran back into the house almost knocking over Riuk and Hana. Tsuika approached him and took Hana out of his arms.

"Why not just bring her and have fun…" said Riuk

"If I bring her it will start up a whole world of problems… you know how they are…" she said looking Hana in the eye as she smiled at her. Tsuika wrinkled her nose and blew on Hanas neck making her cry out and giggle eccentrically.

"Alright we're ready to go!" called Hakkai. Genie came back out sporting shorts and a tank top. Hakkai whistled and opened the door for her.

"My lady" they smiled at each other and laughed as she climbed in. Hiro and Haruko ran out Haruko wore a white sundress with baby blue lilies while Hiro wore blue swim trunks and a plain white shirt.

"Common we don't got all day!" he said pushing them into the van then approached Tsuika.

"Tsuika, there's still time to reconsider…" she shook her head and looked at Hana.

"I'll be fine. You guys go have fun" she smiled at them all

"Bye, bye" waved Hana. Hakkai smiled at her with serene eyes and kissed her forehead while ruffling her hair

"Bye, bye. Be good!" he said pointing a finger she covered her eyes with her hands and peaked at him threw her fingers. He smiled and looked back at Tsuika.

"Take care of yourself we'll be back a little after sun down if not we'll call" he said while walking backwards she nodded and began waving at them

"Have fun!" He got into the drivers seat and pulled out of the drive way and off they went.

"Well Hana it's just you and me" Hana giggled at her as she walked back to the cabin.

"What do you want to do?"

"FINGU PANTS!" Tsuika had to laugh

"Finger painting it is…"

-8-And you forgive me again -8-

An Hour later they were all at the beach. Bira, and Genie were tanning Genies torture was already in effect. It had earned Yusuke a smack from Keiko and had nearly caused Kuwabaras eyes to fall out. Kurama was sitting in the shade looking out at the ocean in thought as Momiji talked with Hakkai about a few things they had in common. Hiro, Kuwabara, Riuk and Yusuke were setting up a volleyball court while Keiko, and Haruko talked lightly about upcoming books and soap operas they liked.

"So why couldn't Tsuika Come?" Keiko asked Haruko

"Oh… she's sick"

"In the summer?"

"Yeah, I don't know how she caught it but it's a pretty back cold… stuffed up nose headache and all."

"That's too bad… I would have liked seeing her again" Haruko smiled politely and glanced at Kurama. He hadn't said much to anyone sense he had arrived, he just planted himself there and stared out at the water.

"So Haruko, what kind of demon are you?" asked Keiko Curiously. "Or are you just a normal human cuz that's cool too." Haruko laughed, Keiko was such an innocent she had to wonder how she could end up with someone like Yusuke, he was loud and somewhat crude, but then again they did complement each other very nicely plus they made a cute couple.

"I'm an air apparition. I can manipulate the air and such" to put emphasis she lifted her hand from the sand and brought up a few grains and made them dance under her palm. Keiko watched fascinated until they dropped back to the ground.

"That's amazing!" once again Haruko had to smile at her innocence

"Not really" she chuckled.

"Kurama are you all right?" Yukina sat at his side and offered him a bottle of water. She wore a pale blue Bikini the color of her hair. He looked at her and smiled taking the water she offered.

"Yes, just thinking" he took a swing of water. She nodded and looked out at the ocean with him. She and Kuwabara had been together for little more than half a year. He was eccentric and humored her plus she cared for him deeply.

"About Tsuika…" she let it hang she had never met Tsuika but she had heard what had happened.

"May I ask you a question?" she said while playing with the sand he looked at her and waited.

"Do you still love her?" He sighed and looked back out at the ocean

"I'm not sure…"

"HEY! COURTS UP!" Called Yusuke

"Common let's play" said Kuwabara holding a ball.

"It would have been up sooner had Hakkai gotten off his fat ass to help" said Hiro.

"Hey you got it up in time!"

"I'm sitting this one out," said Bira

"Why afraid we'll smoke ya" teased Hakkai

"No… I'm just not into sports," she said in an irritated tone

"Leave her be Hakkai, she's not the athletic type" said Momiji brushing some sand off her Bikini as she walked to the court.

"I'm in!" said Genie springing up

"Alright so who vs. who?" asked Hiro

"Keiko you playing?" asked Yusuke

"No thanks I'll sit this round out"

"What about you sis?"

"Yeah I'm in!" said Haruko sprigging up.

"Hey Kurama you playing?" asked Hakkai. Kurama didn't bother to look over but just shook his head. Yukina smiled at Kuwabara no one bothered to ask her she was content watching.

"Common Kurama quit being a chicken," said Kuwabara. Kurama sighed and looked over they were all urging him to go and play he shrugged and stood he peeled off his shirt and went over.

"Now then who's referee?"

"I'll do it," said Riuk "I have a feeling this is going to get ugly…" he said walking to the sidelines.

"Alright then… I call Genie!" said Hakkai with a smirk

"Hey no fair! We call Hiro!" said Kuwabara

"We call Momiji!" said Genie

"Haruko common!" yelled Hiro

"Alright Kurama Your with us!" they took their positions and the game began Kurama wasn't that enthusiastic until the middle of the game when it was tied. Haruko played dirty but then again so did Genie and Momiji. Yusuke Kuwabara and Hakkai were the muscle while Haruko, Genie, and Momiji were they sneaky ones that just left Kurama and Hiro in the middle.

"TIME!" yelled Riuk "it's tied three to three"

Hakkai collapsed panting and looked over at Yusuke

"THIS ISN'T OVER!" he yelled

"NOT BY A LONG SHOT!" Yusuke yelled back, they were all out of breath but smiling. By the end of the night they were all at ease with each other, guards were no longer up and everyone was more or less at ease. Riuk dropped off Bira & Momiji at their apartments and was now taking Kurama to his. Genie, Hiro, And Haruko had passed out in the back seats while Kurama and Hakkai sat next to each other in the center ail as Riuk drove them to Kuramas apartment.

"So have a good time?" asked Hakkai. Kurama nodded and smiled it was his first outing in a while and although he felt he shouldn't have he enjoyed it he had. However, his mind, no matter how hard he tried, couldn't stay off Tsuika.

"What's on your mind Kurama?" asked Hakkai.

"Nothing of importance." He replied staring out the window. Hakkai studied his half smiling face and concluded he'd have to learn more about him to understand him. He'd pry a few details out of Tsuika but the rest was for him to discover personally. The van slowed to a stop and Kurama climbed out Hakkai followed suit and walked him to his apartment.

"Kurama I know this is none of my business" he started once they were at his front door. "But what exactly happened between you and Tsuika?" Kurama only stared at him his face unreadable he unlocked his door and stepped inside.

"It isn't any of your business" he said "thank you for inviting me I had a good time. Good night Hakkai" with that he shut the door in his face. Hakkai broke into a grin Kurama was on he defensive that told him more than he needed to know.

-8- You're my one true friend-8-

Hana had just been put to bed when the van pulled into the driveway. She smiled and met them at the door. Riuk unloaded the coolers while Hakkai and Hiro carried Genie and Haruko to their rooms.

"How'd it go?" asked Tsuika once Hakkai had returned

"Your sisters are a riot. They've changed a lot from how you told me they were to how they are now." Tsuika smiled gently she had no right to feel jealous or left out. She was the one who had chosen to move away just like now she was choosing to move out.

"That's good… what about the others?"

"Yusuke and Keiko are living together. Kuwabaras got a girl friend he's also living with her. Hiei didn't come and your boyfriend was shut like a clam the whole time."

"He's not my boyfriend-"

"Ah but you want him to be"

"It's not weather I want him to be or not the fact is he isn't" she snapped

"Calm down Tsuika I'm just teasing" he said with a worried look

"I know, I know, I'm sorry… I just can't help it this whole thing has me strung up… I'm just going to go to bed… it's been a long day…" Hakkai nodded and went to help Riuk unload the van. She closed her bedroom door behind her and locked it. She walked to her bed and collapsed into it then shifted to look across the room at the shadow of a crib. Her eyes filled with tears. Her baby, her life, her memories, her problem. But it hurt her so much and she didn't know why. Maybe she'd just talk to Kurama… work things out somehow… the cabin fell silent around her but she couldn't sleep. She had locked away her feelings and her memories deep inside her. She focused on the present in order to run away from the past. But now here in this dark room with her daughter asleep it all caught up to her. She had run to avoid causing them any more problems it didn't matter what anyone else told her she had ruined his friendship and now she was back to mess it up some more. But god she loved him after all this time she had never stopped loving him. And now she feared he might hate her. There wasn't anything she could do about that he was entitled to.

She rose from the bed and walked to the crib. No, she had a responsibility now. She couldn't afford to have him hate her. Genie and Hakkai were right one-way or another be it force or will he was going to be hers again. She smiled to herself in the dark and for the first time in a while she had motivation to do something for herself.

-8-And I never meant to hurt you -8-

WHOOOT! There ya have it! The first chapter of Insecure Memories and I can tell you right now I'm gunna keep this story running for a while it might get old and if it does then I might just leave it at 3 stories or just this one instead of the 4 I'm planning on writing. That'll probably take me another year or 2 tehehe. But I hope you enjoy!

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