The Love Bug
Chapter Four: Intruder Alert
Sighing contently as she shut the door to her bathroom, Botan walked to her small vanity and dried her hair in front of the mirror. Clad in her fluffy pajamas, she couldn't be happier to have had a relaxing bubble bath after such a long, stressful, and emotionally exhausting day. Having Hiei magically forced to fall in love with you would wear anyone out! Her dark bedroom left her feeling refreshed though, with the giant moon in Spirit World illuminating through her windows and lighting the dark corners.
Spirits need pampering too! She thought to herself as she started combing through her long locks. Really, nothing could ruin the carefree environment she had created for herself tonight.
Almost.
Botan squeaked in surprise as two glowing red eyes stared back at her through her mirror, spinning around to come face to face with the perpetrator.
"Hiei! What are you doing here?"
He said nothing, clearly agitated with her question and not willing to give her any answers. Feeling creeped out by the way it felt like his eyes were piercing her soul in the dark, she moved away from her vanity and leaned against her bed, feeling safer with distance between them.
"I think you should go. This must be against at least six Spirit World protocols. Not to mention inappropriate considering our issue! Oh, I hope nobody saw you. We could get in a lot of trouble, and-"
"Woman. Stop speaking."
Blinking as he interrupted her, Botan pushed two fingers together nervously, "Oh. Uhm, alright then."
Sighing again, but this time in defeat as he continued staring at her, Botan sat on her bed. She felt rather unnerved with the way he seemed to be studying her. Quite the opposite of their usual interactions where he normally ignored her unless threatening her. They seemed to stay like that for the longest time, although probably only minutes, before he turned away from her.
"As if anyone could see me when I don't want them to," were the only words he said before jumping into her window, sitting in the sill and turning towards the moon, sword ready against his shoulder in case of danger. Botan smiled secretly to herself before laying back against her pillows to try and sleep.
Is Hiei-in-love the protective type?
However awkward this was, she supposed she should try and get used to it. It's an odd start to their time together, but it could have been worse.
No worries guys, next chapter is going to be mostly Hiei and give us a little insight on him before he got to Botan's room. Then we're off! Leaving behind this first day of the curse. Reviews are always appreciated.