Lust
By: Demon Hiei's Girl (Demon Usagi)
Chapter 7
Standard Disclaimers Apply
Author's Note: People like to guess about the voice, I've noticed. I'm so happy people are that interested! Hope the interest stays. O.o
The next day I told Keiko, after I woke up, that I needed some fresh air. I did in fact wander around in my favorite places, but not to get fresh air. I was looking for Hiei today. And I wasn't going to find him on accident.
Much to my displeasure, he wasn't in the park.
I was on the rusty side when it came to my spirit control. I wasn't weaker, just not as interested what with there being no demons attacking humans in Ningenkai. I lowered my head, closed my eyes, and concentrated. I finally felt his ki in the direction of Genkai's temple. So, that's where I decided to head.
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I knocked on Grandma's door slowly and lightly, instead of barging in like I normally do. I don't know why, but I felt if I entered this building the way I normally did, I'd seem too perky. And I didn't really feel perky right now, thus I didn't want to set the mood that way.
"Well well, if it isn't my favorite thick headed dumb ass!" Genkai exclaimed, opening her temple's door.
"Hey, Grandma. Isn't it Yukina's duty to greet your visitors?" I asked, a small smirk on my face that didn't honor my pathetic looking eyes.
"Well, she's in the middle of a conservation. So I took the liberty." Genkai smirked now, as well. "Besides, I could sense your energy a mile away."
I sighed, and asked if I could come in. When she nodded, and moved out of the way, I couldn't help but notice Yukina smiling and laughing with Grandma's other visitor. My search had ended.
"Hiei," I stated, once Genkai had went back to her bedroom to meditate or whatever the hell she does in there. He looked up for a moment to greet my eyes with his, but then looked back down to his sister. He didn't look surprised, however. After all, if Genkai could sense me 'a mile away', so could he.
"Yusuke! What a pleasure!" Yukina smiled, standing up and giving a slight bow. "I heard about you and Keiko's big wedding plans from Kazuma. Congratulations!" I forced a tiny smile, and Hiei looked down.
"Yeah, well, it was bound to happen. Would you mind if I steal Hiei away from you for a second?" I shrugged, and put my hands in my jacket pockets.
"Why, of course. Is there a problem in Reikai?" Yukina asked suddenly, a worried look in her ruby orbs that resembled those of her brother's.
"Not really. It's a personal matter."
She looked confused, but nodded just the same, and quickly left for her own bedroom. Hiei didn't look up the entire time. He kept his gaze on something other than me. Some how, I felt it was easier that way, so I decided not to bug him about it like I normally did.
"Hiei?" I asked, to make sure he was paying attention at the very least.
"What?" he said harshly.
"Keiko was considering...moving." I said, fidgeting.
"That's nice. Are you finished?" he replied, looking up with a very...mean glare, I guess. What was his problem?
"To America."
His eyes held surprise. I didn't think they would; I thought he'd for sure keep that bored, emotionless glare on me.
He looked down again, but a smirk flashed across his face anyway.
"Can you even speak English?" he asked. He sounded a little sarcastic, but a little hurt too. I couldn't figure out why.
I smiled, and scratched my head as I answered, "Barely! But Keiko can speak it really well."
"Okay then," he said, walking towards me slowly. He tugged my shirt collar so we were at eye level.
"I'll make this short, so even your diminutive mind can remember it." he said quietly. He whispered something in English in my ear, then let my collar go.
"Huh?" I asked, not knowing what the hell he just told me.
"Ask your girlfriend what it means." he said, glaring still. With that, he flickered, then was gone.
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"Diminutive mind..." I grouched on the way back home. "What the hell does diminutive mean?" I casually entered my home, and saw Keiko reading a book as she sat gracefully on the couch.
"Hello, honey," she said smiling, not moving her eyes from the page.
"Hey, Keiko," I asked.
"Yeah?" she answered, taking a sip of her tea and putting the book down. She gave me one of those you-aren't-in-trouble-again looks. I shook my head, and pushed my bangs out of the way of my face.
"You know English, right?" I asked nervously.
"I would have to, wouldn't I?" she said, still looking at me funny. My appearance must have seemed like something was wrong.
I repeated what Hiei had said to me, the best I could. "What does it mean? Do you know?"
She thought a moment, then said, "I know." I stared at her intensely. "It's English for 'I'm jealous'."
My eyes noticeably widened at that.
"Where ever did you hear that?" she asked, giggling at the blush riding up on my face.
"No where; I was just asking." I ran up the stairs and locked myself in my bedroom. Jealous? Why would he be jealous? Come to think of it, why would I tell him I was leaving anyway? Sure, I would naturally tell my friends, but why did I have to tell him–it was like I was attempting to get it off my chest.
"Oh no..." I whispered to myself, covering my forehead with my palm. "Don't tell me I'm getting a crush on him..."
Blush spread faster, heating up my cheeks. The knock from the opposite side of the door made my heart skip a beat and I nearly forgot how to breathe.
"Yusuke? Are you alright?" Keiko asked from the outside my room.
"You know what?" I said, clinging to the shirt that was covering my chest. "I really don't know."
Author's Note: Ryukotsusei, your review made me laugh. Like, a serious laugh. That amused me, I don't know why. :Ahem: I AM SO HAPPY WITH HOW THIS FIC IS GOING! I must say, I'm proud of it. And not a single flame:cries happy tears: You people are the best! Thank you so, so much for reading and reviewing! It means so much, and that's what keeps me updating this fast. :D See you next chapter, I hope.
