Summary: "Life has such treasures that time's always stealing." Memories are special treasures that form each and every day. No two are ever identical yet they are all special. They will collect in one's heart like the seashells on a beach. And Mika intends to make these treasured memories of her new life last forever. SPIN-OFF; COLLECTION OF ONE-SHOTS/DRABBLES. Slight KURAMA x OC.

Disclaimer: Quote in the summary is from the poem "Memories" by an unknown author, and can be read here: (.) Yu Yu Hakusho does not belong to me. :)

***SPECIAL NOTE: This story is a spin-off series of my other story called 'Angel's Cry'. I reccommend that you read that story (or all chapters before the "T.G.I.F." chapter) before beginning this.

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[A spin off of Angel's Cry]

1. Flowers for Keiko

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"Are you sure that this is going to work, you guys?"

Mika, Botan, Shizuru, and Yukina were huddled together in a tight circle around Yusuke. They stood outside the Yukimura's diner, and the delicious smell of food wafted from inside to the empty night streets. Yusuke was sweating slightly, not only from the fact that it was a bit warm out but also from nervousness. Because tonight he was going to ask Keiko out on a date. A real date.

"You're going to do just fine, Yusuke." Mika smiled at her friend in reassurance as she pulled on his tie in an effort to help him fix it. She ran her hands over the front of his suit to smooth out any wrinkles in the crisp black fabric.

"This is so exciting!" Yukina chirped beside him, as she brushed some lint off of the shoulder of his tux.

"Keiko is going to love it!" Botan added with a bright smile as she twirled the bouquet of roses around in her hands. "I just know it!"

"Careful with those!" Yusuke barked at her, his chocolate eyes narrowing with stress. "I had to steal those from Kurama's garden! It was hard enough with those demonic plants guarding everything, and I don't plan on doin' it again!"

"You stole from Kurama's garden?" Shizuru rolled her eyes, "Doofus, did you ever think that those roses might attack Keiko if you gave them to her?"

"Why couldn't you have just brought normal flowers?"

"I spent all my money already on this damn tux!" he sighed, "Besides, they're perfectly fine, I checked. I'm not that stupid!"

"Calm down, Yusuke!" Mika said in a soothing voice as she smiled at him. She clapped her hands twice to catch his attention. "Alright, look up-booger check!"

A chorus of disgusted grumbles sounded as Mika tried to crane her neck to check her friend's nose. Yusuke grimaced at her which caused her to frown at him. She placed her hands on her hips and let out a sigh.

"Look, would you rather I see a big booger dangling from your nose or Keiko?" she questioned as she shook her head. "It's clear-all good to go."

"Good luck, Yusuke!" Yukina waved as she watched the other three girls crowd around the boy and push him towards the door leading into the restaurant.

Yusuke reluctantly moved forward until he was hovering by the door. He peered inside the diner, and his eyes shooting from side to side as he searched for his pseudo-girlfriend's familiar figure. He spotted her in the far corner of the room sitting in one of the booths with a fellow co-worker. Her short hair was pulled back from her face, and she was laughing at something the other girl said. He could feel the corner of his mouth twitch into a small smile as he stared at her face.

"Alright, Yusuke. Don't screw this us!" Botan said as she shoved the flowers into his trembling hands. She reached out and pulled the door open so that he could enter.

Mika reached out and grabbed onto his sleeve. When he turned to look at her questioningly, she squeezed his arm and gave him a bright smile.

"Keiko really likes you, y'know," she whispered.

She knew how much he cared about Keiko, and she also knew how much Keiko adored him. She had never seen Yusuke so nervous before. And she had never seen such a pure and innocent love like theirs. She couldn't help but feel so overjoyed for them whenever she saw the affection between them. But she couldn't also help but feel a tinge of jealousy and sadness. She remembered what it was like to be in love. She missed having a lover, and she missed all the small things: the hugs; the kisses; the slightest brush of the hand; the warmth of skin against her own. It made her wish she could go back in time to the time when she was had been together with her old lover, Katashi. But when she thought of him, it brought back a darker time that she didn't want to think of. So she just settled on forcing it out of her head and putting on her best smile.

"I believe in you," she smiled brightly, "Go get her, tiger!"

Yusuke scrunched his nose up at her lame saying as his signature grin spread across his face. He reached out and punched her lightly on the shoulder before he gave her a thumbs-up. "Don't worry; this one is in the bag."

"Don't be so sure, lover boy." Shizuru barked out a laugh, "You were just about to piss your pants in fear a couple seconds ago."

"Yeah! But I know that Keiko won't be able to resist my charm!" he laughed before he added suavely, "I mean, what lady possibly could?"

Mika leaned away when he made a kissy-face at her. She swatted him away as she and Yukina laughed loudly.

"I can resist your so-called 'charm'," Botan said as she rolled her eyes. "Now hurry up and go! Keiko's break is over in five minutes!"

Mika watched as Yusuke spun on his heel and pushed through the restaurant doors, taking care not to crush the bouquet in his hands. He turned back and gave her a thumbs-up and a wink before he continued on his way. She could feel a giddy grin spreading across her face. She wouldn't be selfish ands and sad for herself; she would be happy for her friends. And who knows?

Maybe one day it'll be her turn to receive flowers from a special someone?