Disclaimer: I own OC's and the plot, but NOT Yu Yu Hakusho or the characters.


After a hectic trip to America, everyone decided that taking a trip to the beach would be a good way to unwind. Touya and Jin were dodging the splashes that Mika and Suki pushed their way. Mayonaka was sitting under a tree talking to Kaiya about a conversation she had with Kiense…Marissa and Toshi got together. Yusuke, Keiko, Kurama, Kuronue, and Shizuru sat at a small table they brought with them. Hiei sat against a large rock and watched as Kuwabara tried to win over his sister. He would only intervene if Kuwabara tried anything funny.

After watching Kuwabara make a fool out of himself and Yukina talking to the girls, Hiei decided to walk over to the tree where Kaiya and Mayonaka were talking. He sat down next to Kaiya who paused in her conversation with Mayonaka. Mayonaka eyed Hiei curiously while Kaiya simply smiled.

"Can I help you with something?" Kaiya asked in a sweet, innocent voice.

Hiei looked back at her smirking. "I just wanted to go for a walk. Care to join me?"

"Sure."


"So do I have to worry about Mika telling Yukina anything?" Hiei asked.

Kaiya grinned. "Well, she did tell me she didn't know what to do with the information yet, but she also doesn't want to keep it a secret." Hiei's face soured. "So in a nutshell, she's pretty much going to hold it over your head for a while until she decides it's time for you to tell. She'll give you a time limit and if you don't tell Yukina within that time, she will."

"I will kill her," Hiei growled.

"Oh no you won't," Kaiya argued. "She's my best friend and like a sister to me. You go after her and I will not let you live it down."

"Hn, whatever. I'll play her game for now until I can find a way out of this."

Kaiya chuckled and shook her head. "I don't think there is one until you tell Yukina." Hiei was about to snap at her before she added, "But I know you're not ready for that and I understand…somewhat."

Hiei's eyes softened when he looked at her frowning. They reached their private training spot on the beach. The water, surprisingly, always seemed to relax Kaiya and if Kaiya was relaxed, Hiei found that he was too. Hiei watched as Kaiya went to sit at the water's edge. She knelt down and put her hands on her lap as the water came up wetting her skirt. He walked over and sat next to her to find her fighting back tears. Her watery eyes gleamed as she shook slightly.


Back on the beach, Suki and Mika were searching for Kaiya and Hiei. Suki's parents called about a camping trip and they wanted to tell everyone. Kurama was conversing with Shizuru about Yusuke and Kuwabara trying to drown each other. Keiko and Yukina were taking a walk with Mayonaka. Kuronue, Touya, and Jin were having a three way battle.

"Where did they go?" Suki asked.

"I have no idea," Mika said. "Hey guys, do you know where Kaiya and Hiei went?"

Kurama looked away from Shizuru. "They probably went to their secret training spot on the beach," he answered.

"They have a secret training spot?" Mika asked.

"No fair," Suki muttered.

"Yeah, I can show you where it is if you want, but don't tell them you know or Hiei will have my head."

"Don't worry about that," Mika brushed if off. "Hiei won't want to do anything to me or he'll regret it."

"Do you have something on him?" Shizuru asked.

Mika grinned. "Something like that."

"Let's go before Yusuke and Kuwabara decide to tag along," Kurama suggested. "I highly doubt Hiei will mind going after them."

"Agreed," Mika and Suki said.


"Wha…what's going on?" Suki asked.

"Well, it looks like Kaiya is crying," Mika said in a sarcastic voice. "I mean seriously, Suki."

They watched as the scene unfolded but neither expected what happened next. Hiei walked over to Kaiya and sat down. He took her hand in his and rubbed it. Then he moved to her ear and whispered, "I'm sorry." Kaiya looked moved back to look at him. She was about to respond when he cupped her face and kissed her.

The jaws of their three friends dropped. The regained their composure when they heard Kaiya speak. She was smiling, although she still had tears in her eyes. "Do you remember what I said a few weeks ago?"

He looked at her in confusion. "When?"

Kaiya's smile grew. "When we were in the park with the others. That you deserve love."

Hiei's eyes grew dark and he nodded. Part off him was afraid she was going to take it back.

Kaiya put her hand on his shoulder for reassurance. "Hiei, I love you."

Hiei's eyes widened in shock. Kaiya forced herself not to laugh at his shocked expression. She looked out at the water, waiting for him to say something. This could be a while, Kaiya mentally giggled to herself.

"You…" Hiei started to say before he paused. "You…what?"

Kaiya couldn't hold back a fit of giggles after that. She looked back at Hiei would still had a shocked expression plastered on his face. "Are you surprised?" she asked taking his hand and lacing their fingers together. "I have been for a while, but of course I was too stubborn to admit it. Even when Mika and I talked, I refused to admit it. But after everything that's happened and how you treat me…I think I am finally ready to admit it…to myself and to you."

He stayed frozen for a few more minutes. Kaiya sighed and smiled. She was about to stand up when Hiei stopped her by grabbing her arm. He still didn't look at her, but she knew he was asking her to stay. Kaiya whispered, "Okay," and sat back down.

After another ten minutes of Hiei sorting his thoughts, Hiei asked, "Are you serious?"

Kaiya still had a smile on her face. "You would ask that," she stated. "Yes, Hiei, I am serious. I wouldn't joke about something like this. I love you…for you. I admire your strength and courage and the caring side of you that you try to hide from everyone else. I-"

Hiei cut her off with another kiss which took her by surprised. It wasn't a kiss of reassurance or of guilt like the last one had been. Kaiya could feel that passion behind it. When they broke apart, Hiei finally responded to her confession. "I love you, too, Kaiya."

"FINALLY!" Suki and Mika exclaimed making Hiei and Kaiya jump.

"Wha…what are they doing here?" a surprised Kaiya asked as her face turned red.

"Yeah, it only took them two years," Mika teased.

Hiei spotted Kurama and glared at him. Kurama put his hands up in a mock surrender. "I will get you, fox!" Hiei exclaimed and was about to charge at Kurama when Mika got in the way.

She smirked. "I wouldn't do that if I were you unless you want someone finding out your secret."

Hiei's glared deepened as it was directed to Mika who was still smirking. Hiei muttered some curses and started walking back to the group on the beach.

"Good job, Mika," Kaiya said while laughing. "You pissed off Hiei. Good luck with that."

Mika looked over at Kaiya with a serious face. "Oh, honey, he's gonna need all the luck he can get when dealing with me."

Kaiya laughed and hugged her best friends. Yup, I can get used to this life.


"Hey, Hiei. Where'd you run off to? Mika and Suki were looking for you and Kaiya."

"Not now, detective," Hiei growled as he stomped away. He sat back down against the tree from earlier. Eventually Kaiya, Mika, Suki, and Kurama came back. Kaiya joined Hiei by the tree while Mika and Suki went to tell everyone about Kaiya's and Hiei's moment.

"Don't mind them," Kaiya said waving them off. "They're just romantics who have been waiting for a long time for us to admit that we love each other. They're just happy for us."

"Hn," Hiei muttered. "And I'm sure you're going to tell me they won't tell anyone, right?"

Kaiya laughed. "Haha, no…I would never say something that I don't think is true. You know me better than that, Hiei."

"Hey, Hiei!" Yusuke called running over to them while laughing. "Mika and Suki told us about your little love confession. Never knew you had it in you, man."

Hiei growled out a warning which Yusuke ignored before he jumped up and attacked him.

Kaiya smiled and sighed while shaking her head. "Some things never change."