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Title: Brawns and Brains

Pairing (s): Yusuke/Botan

Genre: Romance/Angst/adventure/action

Rating: PG-13 (?)

Author: Lady-Kurama

Summary: Botan Yoshimura is the smartest girl in school. She's the epithet of teacher's pet. What happen when she had to tutor the school's bad boy, Yusuke Urameshi? See what happen when the nerdy mixed the popular kids.

Background Info: Story takes places in modern times.

Chapter I: Ms. Perfect…

Yusuke Urameshi slowly walked down the hall of his high school. He had just been called to the principal's office. He didn't know what that old man wanted from him but he hoped he made it quick. He had football practice in fifteen minutes and the coach hated it when he was late. Not that Yusuke cared. Call him arrogant but he knew he was a great player. He was strong and fast. The only reason he went to practice was because he had to and because he wanted to be a better player. Their next game was in three weeks and college representatives were going to be there. He didn't really need the scholarship but he just wanted to prove something to himself and his parents and everyone. People always assumed that since his parents were filthy rich, he could bribe his way into any university or life for that matter. He was determined to prove them wrong. He was going to get into college with nothing but this scholarship and his grades.

When he got to the office, he didn't bother to knock. He just walked right in.

"Well, you took your sweet time getting here." The principal said.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah. What do you want old man?" he said.

"That's principal Yakumo to you."

"Whatever!"

"Don't you whatever me, mister."

"Okay. What did you call me here anyway? I'm sure it wasn't to give me lessons in manners."

"Why don't you sit down?"

He flopped down on one of the chairs facing the office and swing his feet on the desk.

"And put your feet down."

He mumbled but he put his feet down.

"So what is it, old man?"

"I just had a talk with your coach."

"And?"

"I was going to have kicked off the team."

"What? You can't do that."

"I can but I won't if you agree to do what I'm about to tell you."

"And what's that?"

"You get a tutor."

"Okay."

"A student tutor."

"Hell no. Why can I just get one of my friends to do it or I can just hire someone."

"You would love to have it your way, wouldn't you, Yusuke."

Yusuke snorted.

"Well, that's too bad because today, I'm calling the shots. You either get a student tutor or you'll be off the team for the whole season."

"Fine, have it your way, old man."

"I knew you'd see things my way."

He got up from his seat. He was at the door when Principal Yakumo called him.

"I would like you to stop by my office after school. I'll be assigning your tutor."

"Whatever."

Yusuke was trying real hard to contain his anger. Why the hell did he need a student tutor for? Sure he had been neglecting his studies that's because he had been focusing all of his attention to football. The game was his life. It was the only way he could express himself. The football field was the only place he wasn't judged for his parents' money.

After practice, he made his ways to the cafeteria. He spotted his friends sitting at a corner and walked up to them. Shuichi Minamino alias Kurama, Kazuma Kuwabara, Hiei Jaganashi, and Koenma Daoh and he were the best of friends. They've known each since kindergarten. They told each other everything and got along like they were brothers. Maybe not all of them. Kuwabara and Hiei were constantly fighting because Kuwabara has a crush on Hiei's sister, Yukina and Hiei ha a crush on Shizuru, Kuwabara's sister. It was as hilarious when they fight.

"Hey Yusuke, do you have practice after school?" Kuwabara said.

"Yeah, why?"

" Nothing. We were just curious." He replied.

"So what are you guys up to today?"

"I thought we could invite some girls over and have a party tonight. Dad's on business trip and mom's visiting god knows who." Hiei smirked.

"So you throwing a party?" Kuwabara asked.

"Do I need to spell it out for you?" Hiei glared.

"Guys, stop." Kurama said.

"So what time is the party?" Yusuke asked.

"Nine."

"Cool." Koenma said.

"What about your sister?" Kuwabara asked.

"What about her?"

"Is she going to be there?"

"Don't think so. She said something about sleeping at her friend's house."

"Do you know which friend?"

"No. And even if I did, I wouldn't tell you."

Everyone laughed.

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Botan Yoshimura sat in her Advance Chemistry class. She was intensely focused on finishing her lab experiment. Botan was every teacher's dream. She was the perfect the student. Since kindergarten, she got straight A's. She was as incredibly smart. She made Dean's list every semester. She studied constantly and on top of that, she was involved in numerous activities and did community service twice every other week and has a part-time job.

Botan was raised by her grandmother, Genkai Yoshimura. When she was three, her parents had died in a car accident and her grandmother had taken her in, since she was the only living relative she had that livedd in Japan. Her father was her grandmother's only child so it was practical that she would the one to raise her. Botan didn't mind. She loved her grandmother to distraction. She wouldn't be who she is right now if it had not been for her grandma. Growing up, Botan was lavished with the love any child could want. While she was dotted on, her grandmother was very strict when it comes to her education. She said that she wanted to be someone someday; she better made sure she was educated. She told Botan that she shouldn't depend on anyone but herself. Genkai raised her to be self-dependent, determined, ambitious and competitive. Her grandmother always says, "Why should you settle for less when you can be the best." Botan had adopted it as her personal motto. She worked really hard and did everything to the best of her abilities. She pushed herself to best. I guess one could say she was ms. perfect. Truthfully, she felt like she had the perfect life. Despite the fact she was sometimes really busy, she still made time for her four best friends Shizuru, Hinageshi, Touya, and Jin. They had been the best of friends since forever. They had gone through so many things together. She couldn't imagine her life without them. They were her support system and were always there to comfort her.

Botan finished her experiment and record all her collected data. She putted away the equipment and cleaned up a bit then left the left the classroom. Thank god, that was her last class for the day. She was exhausted. She went to her locker and put away her books. She was half way through, when she heard her name called on the interphone to the principal's office. Botan was puzzled. She has never been called to the principal's office before. What could Principal Yakumo possibly want from her? Well she was going to find out soon enough. She turned back and made her way to the principal's office. Being the model student that she was, she knocked first before entering.

"Come in." she heard the principal said.

She entered the room.

"Did you want to see me sir?" she asked politely.

"Yes, Ms. Yoshimura. Please come in and take a sit."

Botan sat down in one of the leather chair facing the office. That was the first time she has ever been in here. She wasn't sure what to say.

"I'm sure you're wondering why you're here?"

"Yes, sir."

"Well, you can relax. You're not in any kind of trouble."

"That's good to know."

"I had a talk with the school advisors today. I needed a tutor for one of my students and they all seem to recommend you."

"Well tank you, sir. I'm flattered." She said.

"So would you consider tutoring this student?"

"Ummm…sure."

At that moment, the door flew opened. Botan turned around, to see who it was, only to regret that she did so. At the door was her biggest crush, Yusuke Urameshi. Tokyo High star athlete and all around bad boy. He did whatever he wants regardless of the rules. He didn't take any shit from anybody. He and his friends were the most popular boys in the entire school. They each had their own fan club and sometime these clubs would literary fight over which one was the hottest. Surprisingly, Yusuke's fan club had the most members mostly because he was the baddest one of the group and the girls just seem to love it. At least that's what Shizuru told her.

"Do you ever knock?" Principal Yakumo asked.

The principal's voice took her out of her reveries. Yusuke didn't bother to answer. He just walked in and sat down without casting a glance in her direction. Not that she was expecting any. He never looked at her and why should he. She was a nerd and he was a popular boy. These two groups don't match.

"What did you want me to come here?" he asked.

"I needed to talk to you."

"You already did that this morning."

"What's the hurry? Can't wait to get to the party?"

"What can I say? Unlike you I have a life." He said with a shrug

"Anyway, I wanted you to meet your new tutor."

"Ummm…sir…you mean he's the student you want me to tutor?"

"Yes. Is there a problem?"

"Ummm…I…uh…I guess it's fine."

"What do you mean it's fine? I'm not going to be tutored by the Ice Princess."

"Yusuke, you don't have any choice it's either her or you know what?"

"Why her? Why couldn't somebody else?"

"No. she's the most efficient girl we have right now. And besides I wouldn't anybody else tutoring you."

"Why not?"

"Because she's more suited to tutor you."

"Why can I have one of my friends do it?"

"I don't think so."

"Oh, come on. She can't the only nerd in the entire school."

"You're right."

"Then why did you choose her?"

"Let's just say that she's immune the Urameshi virus."

"What the hell is that suppose to mean?"

"Lat me put it this way. Ninety-five percent of the female population of our school is either smitten with you or one of your crew members. All you have to do is bribe them into doing your homework."

"And what makes you think I can bribe her?"

"Like I said, she's immune to your charms."

"That's because she's frigid."

All throughout of the conversation, Botan had forced herself to remain silent despise the insults Yusuke had thrown her way. But right, she wanted so much to slap him for calling her an ice princess.

"Yusuke, stop insulting your tutor. After all you're going to have to work together."

"But…"

"No buts. My decision is final. She will be your tutor. You will meet with her three times a week and I expected a full report of your progress every week. If you failed to show up even once, you know what the consequences will be."

"Fine. Have it your way, old man."

"Good. Now off you go. I have a meeting in ten minutes."

Botan excused herself and left the room after Yusuke did. Sometimes, like right now, she hated being smart. Intelligence was supposed to help mankind not getting them into trouble. And now she was stuck tutoring Yusuke of all people. This morning when she left her house, she thought that she was going to have a great semester with her friends. Not anymore, since she had to tutoring the school most popular boy. This is going to be one hell of a semester. She just hope she survive it.

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His friends were waiting for him outside. To say that he was pissed was an understatement. He was downright furious. Why did it have to be her? There were at least two thousand people in this god forsaken school but no he had to choose her, the Ice Princess herself.

"So what's the verdict?" Kurama asked.

"I had to get a tutor and you won't believe who it is." He replied.

"Try us." Hiei said.

"Yoshimura Botan."

"Botan? As in the school's smartest student." Koenma asked

"More like the country smartest nerd." He said.

"Now come on, guys. It's not nice to criticize people." Kuwabara said.

"And since did we care about people's feelings?" Hiei said.

They all laughed. Kuwabara snickered

"Well Yusuke, you have my deepest sympathy." Hiei said sarcastically.

"Actually, Botan is not that bad." Kuwabara offered.

"And how do you know that. Have you ever talked to her?" Hiei asked.

"As a matter of fact I have. She's friend with my sister. She's been over my house a couple of times."

"So you guys are friends?" Yusuke asked.

"Well not really. We're more like acquaintances."

"Whatever. Let's just go home."

"I'm all over that. I'm starving and the food in the cafeteria taste like shit today."

"Doesn't it always." Hiei said.

After making plans to see each other later, Kurama gave Koenma and Kuwabara a ride home because they lived in the same neighborhood. Yusuke and Hiei rode their skateboard because they only live half mile from school and besides it was much more fun. They parted way when Yusuke got to his house. He entered the code and wait for the gate to open. He had to walk half a block before he reached his parents' estate.

His house was huge. It was two story-high. It contained twenty-two bedrooms plus his and his parent's rooms. Each guest room had with their own bathroom. Downstairs, there were the family room, his dad office, the dining room, the living room, the entertainment center and the kitchen. The entertainment center was actually a soundproof mini movie theater. It was fit to hold thirty-two people. But his favorite place in the house was the basement. That's where he had his own arcade and gaming center. When he got inside, he went in the living room where his mother was sitting with a drink in her right hand and a cigarette in her left.

"Isn't it a bit early for you to be drinking?" He said.

"Your father is being pig-headed jerk."

"Tell me something I don't know."

"Yusuke, don't talk about your father like that." His mother reprimanded.

"You're the one who called him a pig-headed jerk. All I did was agree with you. Anyway why are you home early? Don't you have any friends that want to get drunk with you?"

"Yusuke."

"Humph…I'm going to my room."

"Hold it."

"What?"

"Your father is having business dinner here tonight and I was wondering if I could count on you to behave."

"Don't worry. I'm going out tonight."

"Say, how is Keiko?"

"I don't know."

"I thought you guys were going out."

"No, we're not. We're just friends."

"Why don't you ask her out instead of all these bimbos you go for?"

"Mother, my sex life is none of your business."

"Damn right, it's my business. You're my son."

"Since when do you care what I do?"

"Since always."

"What's with the motherly act all of a sudden? Just for future references, it doesn't suit you." He said before he made his to his room but not before he heard his mother gasped.

He slammed his door behind him and flopped down on his kind size bed.

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Botan got home later than usual. Her grandmother wasn't home yet. She went inside to her room. Botan lived with a grandmother in s simple house. It was two-story high with three bedrooms and two and half bathrooms. They had a kitchen/dinning room, a living room. Downstairs was the basement was the laundry room. Botan set her backpack down and sat at her desk in front of her computer. Her grandmother had bough it for her when she turned sixteen. And thanks to her friend Jin, it got updated and cleaned every month. Jin will come over in the weekend and cleaned out all the files she didn't need and made sure her software was up to date, leaving her with plenty of memory space. She turned it on and while the computer loaded, she made quick use of the bathroom. When she came back, the computer was on and she was automatically sign on AOL. She was happy to see that Jin, Shizuru and Hinageshi were online.

"Hey, guys." She said, inviting them to chat.

They immediately accepted.

"Hey, Botan." Hinageshi wrote.

"Hi, B." Shizuru wrote.

"Hey, Bumble Bee." Jin wrote.

"You guys won't believe what happen to me today."

"What?" all three of them typed.

"I have to tutor a student."

"What?" Hinageshi said.

Don't you have enough to do?" Jin asked

"Yeah, you barely spend any time with us." Shizuru agreed.

"I know but it's only after school."

"But we have work after school." Hinageshi said.

"Yes but I only work two days during the week."

"And when are you going to hang out with us?" Jin asked.

"Well, we can hang out during lunch period and sometimes after school."

"So, who are you tutoring?" Shizuru asked.

"You guys are not going to believe me?"

"Try us." All three of them typed.

"Yusuke."

"Yusuke?" Hinageshi said.

"Urameshi Yusuke" Jin said.

"My brother's best friend?"

"Is there another Yusuke at school?" she asked.

"Nope. He's the only one. I know because I hacked into the school computer."

"Jin…" she said.

"What?" he said.

"Anyway, what are you going to do?" Hinageshi asked.

"I don't know. I can't back out because Principal Yakumo assigned me as his tutor."

"Don't worry Botan, knowing Yusuke, he'll probably never show up."

"I hope so. Because I don't think I can work with him without killing him."

"Yeah!"

"He called me the Ice Princess."

Her friends laughed. She couldn't hear them but they send her a laughing icon.

"You guys…"

At that moment, she heard a car pulling up in the driveway.

"Can I call you guys later, Grandma's home and I want to talk to her."

"Okay." They all said.

She put an away message and walked downstairs to welcome her grandmother.

"Hi, Grandma." She smiled

"Hey sweetie. How was your day?"

"It was okay. I have to tutor a student at school. He's a royal pain."

Her grandmother laughed.

"Looks like you have your hands full."

"Yeah."

'So what's his name?"

"Yusuke."

"Yusuke Urameshi?"

"You know that creep?"

"I know his mother. I went to school wit his grandmother."

"Really?"

"Yeah. We were actually friends until she got married."

"Oh wow…"

"Well, I'm going to change and get dinner ready."

"Okay."

Botan went back to her room to study.

Author's note: Latest YYH story. Think of it as a thanksgiving presents. And don't forget to review