Wolfie: Welcome back to chapter 4 of my YYH story.

Kurama: Um, where's Hiei?

Wolfie: I chained him to my bed and put seals on it so he couldn't escape.

*Muffled yell comes from the other room*

Kurama: I see…

Wolfie: Well, it was either that or the closet. I figured the bed was more comfortable.

Kurama: Okay…Wolfie does not own anything that belongs to YYH. She just owns the situations and the characters she invented so enjoy her madness while it lasts.

Wolfie: that was mean…anyways…read my story now haha.

Chapter 4: The Club

Once they arrived at the club and paid their door fee, everyone went to the jukebox and picked out a song. They got into line and signed their names for live karaoke. The only exception being Hiei since no one was brave, or stupid, enough to sign him up. Naomi on the other hand had no choice, along with the rest of the guys.

"Great, thanks for signing up. The Karaoke will start in about fifteen minutes." Said the guy at the karaoke table. "until then please enjoy the club."

"Well, I guess we should find ourselves a table to sit at then." Keiko said with a sigh. She was worried that the boys would find some way of getting out of singing as they do nearly every time they come here. The club had very few tables for large parties such as theirs, and Hiei was sitting at the last open one in the building. With a mumbled thanks everyone found a spot to sit with Hiei at one end and Kurama at the other.

Within moments everyone was seated and talking to each other. Naomi, who sat next to Hiei, remained quiet and observed the people in the club. The place didn't serve alcohol, being a teen hangout, so that didn't worry her. It was the guys who thought that every girl should do them just because they were big, powerful and usually good looking.

Naomi was drawn back to the table as everyone left to go dancing. Yusuke and Hiei went to get the drinks for everyone in an attempt to avoid even more humiliation for the night. Kurama took Kala onto the dance floor and Adrian escorted Kana. Kuwabara, seeing his chance, coaxed Yukina onto the floor and danced with her a little awkwardly.

Not even a minute after all the guys had left, two boys, only a couple years older than them, approached Naomi and Keiko. The boy with blonde hair spoke first. "You girls look lonely over at this big table all by yourselves. Why don't you two come dance with us?"

With only the hint of a nod from Naomi, Keiko took charge. "Sorry guys but we have boyfriends and they're kinda the jealous types. They'll be back in a couple minutes if you like to meet them."

The boy with darker hair, nearly black if you didn't have Hiei's to compare to, leaned towards Naomi. His face was so close she could smell the alcohol on his breath. Not that he'd done anything to hide it. She was just surprised that he was still standing from how much he must have drank. "How 'bout you beautiful? Is your boyfriend here too? I could probably take both of them out without breaking a sweat." He laughed standing back up.

Naomi suppressed a shuddered and restrained from glancing towards Hiei and Yusuke. She decided to just play out the role Keiko had set. "I believe my friend just told you I did and that he was here. Now please leave us alone. He really is the jealous type."

'I hope Hiei doesn't take it personally for saying he's my boyfriend.' Naomi thought to herself. Neither of them were quite sure where they stood with each other at the moment. "Besides, I wouldn't even waste my time dancing with a loser like you."

'Ok so I couldn't just keep my mouth shut on that one could I?" She thought to herself as she saw Keiko's startled face. Pissing these guys off wasn't going to help matters any, but Naomi just hated being hit on by idiots. The brunette's face turned an interesting color of red just before he backhanded her. She could feel the blood trickle down her lip. Keiko's gasp brought her attention to her friend.

'Oh goody, Hiei's gonna be more pissed off than I am.' She thought just before the guys grabbed both the girls and started dragging them away from the table towards the door. Fortunately for them the door was located on the other side of the dance floor. Thinking quickly Naomi called out to the boys. "Hiei! Kurama! Help!"

"Yusuke!" Keiko yelled over the crowd a second later and received a slap from the blonde in an attempt to shut her up. The brunette did the same to Naomi, drawing more blood from the open wound.

*Hiei's POV*

I was standing at the bar with the detective waiting on the drinks, I was alternating keeping an eye on Naomi and the buffoon with Yukina. I don't know why I had joined him, but I'd rather be doing this than being with the others at the table. I really disliked the karaoke bars. The detective said something to me while I was thinking and I hadn't heard a word he said. "What was that Urameshi?"

I had to be careful not to call him 'detective' in public, it drew too much unwanted attention towards us. He spoke again and I turned my attention to him this time.

Yusuke gave me a smirk and I returned it with a frown. "I asked about Naomi. Is she doing any better?"

I nodded and took some of the drinks that were handed to us. I turned back to the table to see a couple of guys talking to Naomi and Keiko. A strange emotion flew through me that I figured was jealousy and I placed the sodas back on the counter. The detective followed my gaze and glared at the two boys harassing the girls. Yusuke growled "What the hell is their problem? Whatever, they'll chase them off in a minute."

I didn't believe it would be that simple so I left my hands free to watch what was happening. When the brunette hit Naomi I went from mildly irritated to fully pissed. No one was permitted to lay a hand on Naomi. The detective must have seen because we began making our way through the thick crowd to hurry back towards our table. I watched, unable to do anything with this many 'innocents' around. At least that's what the fox calls them. The girls were dragged away from the table and we had just broken through the crowd to hear our names being called. The fox joined us and we arrived just in time to see the girls be hit once again. I restrained myself from cutting of the idiot's hand when Kurama grabbed my arm and shook his head.

When I started to insultingly question him he nodded towards Yusuke. "Let's just back up Yusuke and follow his lead. These are just a couple of teenage boys you probably have had too much to drink. We don't want to kill them."

With a growl I shook my head and rested my hand on the hilt of my sword. "Fine but the moment the detective can't take care of it I'm going to."

With a nod from Kurama, we stepped in behind Yusuke and he got their attention.

*Back to Naomi*

"I thought you girls knew better than to talk to strangers." Came Yusuke's voice from behind them. Kurama and Hiei standing to either side of him. A quick glance showed Kuwabara and Adrian back at the table protecting the girls in case things went south fast. The strangers turned around and saw the trio. "Let the girls go now."

"Heh and why should we?" The brunette said tightening his grip on Naomi's arm. "What are you three going to do about it? A pretty boy, a shrimp and a punk kid aren't much of a challenge."

"If you value your pathetic lives, you will do as he says." Hiei replied, sending his trademark death glare at the boys. The blonde one appeared to be sobering up and was removing his hand from Keiko's arm. Seeing her chance she ran to Yusuke throwing her arms around his neck. Without looking at her, Yusuke wrapped an arm around the crying Keiko, leaving his other free to defend the both of them.

"Soto, let the girl go." The blonde told the brunette. Stepping away from the boys he looked to the one he called Soto. "I think these guys mean business. It's not worth it brother."

"I'll tell you whether its worth it or not Shane. And this little tramp insulted me." Soto spat and shook Naomi's arm emphasizing his point. "She's mine now and I'm not leaving here without her. Besides, they're bluffing. I doubt any of them could kill us if they wanted to. Just look at them, they couldn't do shit."

"Then you are a fool." Hiei growled sending the guy a second glare. If looks could kill Soto would be on the ground in less that a second. Hiei flew to the guy holding Naomi and placed his sword against his throat. "Let her go or forfeit your life. I will not give you another chance. And a word of advice, I never bluff."

"Put your sword away and I'll let the whore go." Soto taunted with a grin. Hiei's hand twitched at the comment, drawing a few drops of blood before sending a glance to Naomi. She gave him the slightest nod and he stepped back, sheathing his sword.

Satisfied, Soto swung Naomi into both of his hands and kissed her. The kiss only lasted for a few seconds. Naomi was so shocked that she couldn't do anything, just stare at him for those few seconds. She came back to herself half a moment before he broke the kiss. He shoved her away just in time to be sent flying across the room due to a punch from a very pissed of Hiei. Naomi had fallen to the floor from the shove, and shock, only to be picked up by a very fuming Hiei. He carried her over to their table, arms wrapped a little tight around her, and set her down.

"Thanks Hiei." She whispered. He nodded and sat down next to her. The boys and Keiko joined them moments later and sat down in their previous seats. Sodas were sitting in the middle of the table. They all grabbed one and enjoyed their sodas as the Karaoke manager began to call out names off the list. Only a few people were ahead of their group so they listened, waited and cheered at the people on the stage. The whole time, Hiei's eyes never left Naomi.

"Naomi Takada." The manager called over the microphone. Naomi took another sip of her soda and, under the watchful eye of Hiei, made her way to the stage. With a nod from her, the song she had chosen began playing over the speakers. Keeping her eyes on the group she began to sing.

"I'm standing on the bridge

I'm waiting in the dark

I thought that you'd be here,

By now.

There's nothing but the rain

No footsteps on the ground.

I'm listening but there's

No sound."

"Isn't anyone trying to find me?

Won't somebody come take me home?

It's a damn cold night

Trying to figure out this life.

Won't you take me by the hand?

Take me somewhere new?

I don't know who you are but I,

I'm with you."

"I'm looking for a place,

I'm searching for a face.

Is anybody here I know?

Cause nothing's going right,

And everything's a mess,

And no one likes to be alone."

"Isn't anyone trying to find me?

Won't somebody come take me home?

It's a damn cold night

Trying to figure out this life.

Won't you take me by the hand?

Take me somewhere new?

I don't know who you are but I,

I'm with you.

I'm with you."

"Why is everything so confusing?

Maybe I'm just out of my mind.

Yeah yeah

Yeah yeah

Yeah yeah

Yeaaaaah"

"Isn't anyone trying to find me?

Won't somebody come take me home?

It's a damn cold night

Trying to figure out this life.

Won't you take me by the hand?

Take me somewhere new?

I don't know who you are but I,

I'm with you.

I'm with you.

I'm with you."

When the music finished she stepped down from the stage and after a moment of awe everyone began clapping and cheering. With a glance to her friends she even noticed Hiei give her a quick clap when no one was looking. Naomi blushed slightly and hurried back to her table after a quick bow and thanks.

"Wow, where did you learn to sing like that?" Yusuke yelled to here as she sat between him and Hiei. Before she could answer Keiko was leaning around Yusuke.

"Why didn't you tell us you could sing like that? We would've dragged you into singing the other times." Keiko told her in awe. Naomi blushed again so hard that she felt dizzy.

"I've always enjoyed singing." She answered and hurriedly began sipping at her coke. "I just don't like being in front of so many people and doing it."

Before anyone else could comment Keiko was called up, followed by Kala, Kana, Yukina, Kurama, Yusuke, Adrian, and finally Kuwabara. Everyone sang good songs and did a great job except for Yusuke and Kuwabara who left everyone's ear drums bleeding. They listened to a few more singers before Kurama asked Adrian for the time. He stood up and looked at the others with a smile.

"We should be getting home. It's late and a school night." He said calmly and the others, most of which were groaning, followed suit.

Keiko grabbed Yusuke's arm. "that's right and Yusuke and I have to study for that test on Tuesday."

Kala sighed and nodded from her spot next to Kurama. "I still have to get Kana and myself enrolled in school too. I was going to look into joining you guys over at the high school."

Kana groaned at the thought of going to school again and noticed Adrian's smile out of the corner of her eye. She returned his smile. "Well I guess it can't be all bad if our friends are there right?"

Everyone laughed at this and started to leave the table. Yukina held on to Kuwabara's arm and spoke soothing words to him as he rambled on about Shizuru wringing his neck for being out so late. Everyone left the building in pairs with Yusuke and Keiko leading the way. Kurama and Kala came next followed by Adrian and Kana. Kuwabara and Yukina were next. Naomi brought up the rear with her head lazily leaning on Hiei's shoulder.

Adrian gave Kana a quick kiss on the cheek as they arrived at Kurama's house first. Kana, Kala and Kurama gave everyone a quick goodnight before heading into his house. At some point during the walk to Keiko's house, Naomi had found herself half asleep in Hiei's arms. She mumbled a goodnight to the others as Hiei walked her up to Keiko's room, but not without sending a death glare to Kuwabara. The buffoon and Yusuke were escorting Yukina to Genkai's before returning home theirselves. Keiko gave Yusuke a kiss on the cheek before she hurried inside after the fire demon.

"You can put her in here Hiei." Keiko said, opening the door to the spare room. Hiei gently laid Naomi down on the bed and, body blocking her from Keiko's sight, moved a stray hair out of her face. Keiko followed him out of the room and closed the door behind her.

"Thank you Hiei." She said before he could run off. Hiei stopped and turned around. He'd actually liked Keiko for her fighting spirit. She may not be a true fighter like him and the others were but she always managed to stand up for herself. He believed she would actually do the detective some good in the future.

"Hn. For what?" He asked. Accepting thanks was unfamiliar territory to him.

"Well, first for saving us tonight." She said from her position in front of the doorway. "Second for just being there for Naomi. She's not exactly had it easy and I know she finds it hard to trust people, especially men. Without you, Kurama, and Adrian to be there for her, she would've given up on trusting men a long time ago. Cain destroyed that trust in her before she ever met you. Adrian was her only exception."

She paused for a moment to let this sink in. "I knew her since she was little. She had all but believed that outside of Kuwabara, Yusuke and Adrian that all guys were cruel and evil. That they'd hurt her any chance they got. Then she met you two. She'd voiced her fears to me and actually attempted to stay away from you for the longest time. Do you remember that? Now she can be around people again and know that they aren't all like Cain. For that I wanted to thank you and ask that you don't hurt her."

Hiei didn't know what to say to this so he remained quiet. Keiko continued on, seeing as she had his attention. "She really cares for you. I know she doesn't show you how much you mean to her. She's afraid that she'll chase you off if she does. Just be careful that you don't push her away. Please think about what I said Hiei."

Hiei nodded in response and turned to leave again. Keiko stopped him once again. "You can stay here tonight. We have another room or you're welcome to share with Naomi. I doubt she'd mind and I know you wouldn't do anything. Whatever you want. Goodnight Hiei."

She walked into her room, across the hall from Naomi, and closed her door. Hiei entered Naomi's room and gave a small, genuine smile as he sat against the wall under the window. With one last look at Naomi he closed his eyes and fell asleep.

Wolfie: Okay there's that chapter done. I was going to make Hiei's pov a chapter in itself but figured I was better off just doing a short scene with him in it.

Kurama: Are you planning on letting Hiei go anytime soon? The longer he's in there the more angry he's going to be when he gets out.

Wolfie: I know…just waiting for him to fall asleep is all.

Kurama: *Sweatdrops* okay then. As you wish.

Wolfie: I wish for people to read and give me lots of reviews.

Kurama: Can't help you on that one…until next time Ja ne.