(Kurama's POV)

This new feeling I had of saying this amazing word was, well, amazing

Before going down the stairs and opening the door to Karasu, Hiei made a deal with me. He promised to "attempt" school if I called Karasu the new word I just learned. Of course I accepted! Now that just meant less homework for me considering I do both his share and mine!

The new feeling I had of saying this amazing word was, well, amazing! I felt like a new person! Who knew a word could make you feel like such a…rebel! I know. I know. I'm being just a little exaggerative.

I walked down the stairs and took notice of the note my mom left me on her favorite little brown table. I would read it as soon as I answered the door. I put my hand over the chilled knob, gave it a turn and thrust it open.

"Kurama, hi!" Karasu smiled.

Ew, he looked hideous. What car hit him?

"What happened to your face?"

I was startled to see Hiei standing next to me. I didn't even hear him come down the stairs let alone stand next to me.

"Well, some punk decided to call me at the crack of dawn and thought it would be funny to interrupt my sleep!" Karasu grumbled in slight annoyance as he recalled his memories.

"Oh really?" I gave Hiei a stern look and watched him muffle a laugh.

"Sucks," Hiei shrugged it off.

"Can…I come in?" Karasu asked as he rubbed his arms from the cold air hitting him directly.

"Oh, yeah. Sorry," I smiled.

Karasu stared blankly at me and stopped rubbing his arms slowly.

Hiei broke into a mass hysteria of laughter. He was rolling and cringing on the floor. I wonder from what…

"Um…ok."

"Take a seat bitch," I said pointing to the couch.

Karasu continued looking at me oddly and Hiei was moaning and groaning holding onto his sides as to keep his ribs from bursting out of him.

'What's so funny?" I asked him a little confused.

He didn't answer me. He just continued laughing.

"Just don't pee on the carpet. My mom just got it cleaned," I reminded him.

"Do you want some breakfast?" I asked nicely.

"Ok. Yeah, it's kinda bothering me now. Why'd you call me a bitch? That was totally uncalled for," Karasu asked me with a pout.

"But, Hiei said—

I was cut off by Hiei heaving in a corner with laughter.

"My spleen," He laughed.

"You don't even know where your spleen is. For god's sakes you're holding your kidney." I said. Then I remembered the deal. Wow, I'm really absentminded. That bet had to have happened like 4 seconds ago and I already forgot.

"Hiei, you're a little turd bomb you know that?" Karasu scolded him. He averted his gaze to mine and put a hand on my shoulder. "For someone so smart—never mind. Bitch is not a "nice word" to say to put it in baby terms. It's very "rude," Karasu said slowly so I could understand.

I slapped Karasu's hand off my shoulder a little embarrassed and angry at the way he was treating me. "I know it's a bad word! Hiei and I just made this stupid bet that he would do his homework—

"Which I'm not!" Hiei interrupted with a laugh.

Hiei continued laughing after the matter. I seriously think he had died or strained his laugh box. He was on the floor rolling and his mouth was curved as if he was laughing and his eyes were watery with tears, but he was inaudible.

"Really Hiei? Very mature of you," Karasu said bitterly.

"I'm sorry," I said rubbing the back of my head in embarrassment.

"I'll only forgive you if we hug it out," Karasu smiled his arms wide open.

Hiei's inaudible laugh stopped. He was now glaring at the both of us totally serious and completely forgetting he was even laughing before.

I moved closer to Karasu and gave him the most apologetic hug I could ever give someone. He tightened his arms around my torso and brought me closer.

"I think the hugging session is over," Hiei interrupted the silence with his loud and slightly angered voice.

"No. He's not forgiven. He's been a bad boy," Karasu shushed Hiei.

What I didn't notice was that Karasu had really smiled and stuck his tongue out at Hiei. He was also feeling very "flippant" apparently.

You know, being like this…it wasn't so bad. Karasu had a pretty gaunt physique, but it was reassuring to feel strong arms around me, almost like protecting me. In time, I returned the hug meaningfully.

The smell of his hair was unexplainable. It smelt of a mixture of herbs and flowers. It was soft to the touch and I literally felt like I could just fall asleep in this position. He was so warm and gentle with me. I knew he wouldn't do anything to hurt me. I've actually grown to like Karasu quite a bit. He's the mature friend I've never had. It's nice to be able to confide in someone who cares and understands.

I was so lost in thought I hadn't even begun to notice a slight chilly feeling on my neck.

Was Karasu…kissing me?

This feeling was completely new to me. It felt kinda…good actually. What was this tingly sensation I was feeling? I didn't want him to stop…

"Yeah…I think I'm gonna go while you two lovebirds get through with your "mating," Hiei said, I could sense some slight resentment in his voice.

"By all means," Karasu smiled.

"No. Sorry. You're right Hiei. Don't leave."

I heard Karasu scoff lightly and folded his arms.

"Why did you come, Karasu?" I asked him trying not to sound harsh.

"Why, to take you to school of course. I wouldn't want you to walk all alone in the big, bad, and scary city," Karasu smiled while pinching my cheek.

"Hell-o! He's got me to protect him," Hiei shot back.

"Really? And just what are you going to protect him from? A midget or a hamster?" Karasu joked.

"Very funny," Hiei rolled his eyes.

"Well, Hiei and I decided not to go to school today."

"Yeah, we decided!" Hiei spat at Karasu like he had something to prove.

"Not going to school?! But who's going to help me in Geometry?! We have that big test today and I need that big brain of yours to tutor me." Karasu said caressing my head in slow circles with his hand.

"That's right! I forgot! I'll go get ready!"

"No. Oh, man Kurama! No! I wanna stay home." Hiei whined and stamped his foot.

"You could. You can stay home by yourself. I promised Karasu I would help him on his test," I reminded him.

"But you promised me you would stay home with me. Now who am I going to be with?" Hiei asked doing a heck of a good job hiding he was sad.

"Not technically…I didn't really promise you…"

"That's pretty harsh Kurama, even for you." Hiei replied coldly.

Karasu chuckled a bit. He crossed his arms over his chest and pensively looked at Hiei.

"If I didn't know any better, I'd say you had a little crush on Kurama. Hmm, Hiei?" He smirked.

"Yeah, I guess you don't know better." He retorted. "You do whatever you want Kurama. I'm staying home and sleeping."

With that he went upstairs and slammed the door shut. I could hear the sound of the lock being placed on the knob and the slight squeak from my bed.

"Someone has issues," Karasu laughed.

Now I felt bad. Who do I pick?

A pretty blech chapter like my last one considering I got such few reviews. Hope you enjoy it anyway. Please review 'cause I'll be happy! :D