More Than That
By Melissa Tachigawa
Melissa: Hey there! Woot! I'm writing a Hiei/Keiko fic! ^-^
Miyu: And WHY are you doing that? I thought you hated Keiko, and there's also the FIVE other fics that you have to update.
Melissa: () …I know. It's just, I HAD to write this. I love Hiei/Keiko pairings. So here we go!
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Prologue: Dreams of reality
I've been having these weird dreams lately. Yusuke's in it, Botan-chan is too, and that short fire demon—I think his name's Hiei—is there as well. Yusuke's fighting Hiei, and Botan's hovering right above me with her hand poised above my forehead. She looks like she's in so much pain, and I have no clue why. I hear Yusuke groaning in pain from behind the crates to my side, and Hiei's sinister chuckle comes afterward. There's another strained moan, and then another haughty laugh… And then I wake up.
But there's more to the dream than that. Before Yusuke and Botan showed up, Hiei and I were alone. My sight was blurred, but I know it was Hiei who was standing right next to me, watching the steady rise and fall of my chest as my lungs drew in sharp breaths.
He kneeled down and touched my cheek. His hands, worn, rough, and cold from his many sessions of swordsmanship training, made me wince at the touch. But there was a feeling of comfort and warmth in them, like a tenderness I could never hope to understand. I could feel his breath blowing gently against my skin, and I could feel him gazing at me with a longing that I did not, and could not comprehend.
Then he kissed me. Despite my instincts, his lips were not the dry and brittle sensation that I expected. Instead, they were soft and gentle, like the velveteen coat of a newborn bunny was caressing my lips. He must have really gotten into it, because I could feel his lips nuzzling mine. And the strange thing was, I didn't want him to stop.
Sometimes I wonder what Yusuke would say if I told him about these dreams. Of course, I wouldn't tell him; he'd probably think I was just being paranoid…or that I needed to get laid. He's such a pervert. If it had been a while back, he would've blown a fuse in a jealous rage. But thankfully, our relationship's matured way beyond that. He's like a big brother to me, although I'm older than him. We may have cared for each other back then, but now we're just best friends and we'd never jeopardize our friendship by putting it in such an awkward situation.
But I still wonder what he'd say if he found out I was dreaming about Hiei. But even more than that, I wonder if Hiei dreams of me. I can't help myself; ever since Shizuru-san and I forced Botan-chan to take here to Hanging Neck Island, I've found myself thinking more and more of the dreams, of Hiei. At first I thought the dreams were just something of my imagination, but now that I'm here and I can see Hiei with my very own eyes, I know there has to be something more to them. I need to know if Hiei ever really did think romantically about me.
… Because I know I have of him.
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Melissa: Yeesh, that was a REALLY short prologue. But it WILL get longer, I think. ^^;; Oh, and for all of you who didn't know, Keiko IS older than Yusuke. Her birthday is January 31, and his is April 3.
Miyu: You have another announcement to make, ne?
Melissa: Hai! Okie, here's my flame policy. I realize that there are many people that do not like Hiei/Keiko pairings, but I gave you fair warning of that in the disclaimer. So if you don't like it, why are you reading it? If you flame me for that, I will report you to abuse, so there.
Miyu: Anything else?
Melissa: Oh, yeah, there's more. I will accept all other flames, just as long as they have a reason. Got that? But reviews are appreciated much more. So please review or whatever! Have a nice day! ^_^
Miyu: Or you can just die.
Melissa: You are so evil.
Miyu: I know. ^-^