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There were only a few days left of their "vacation," but Kurama had made the suggestion, and the others agreed that perhaps it was best to head back home the next morning. They were somewhat isolated out here, and though the men could undoubtedly hold their own against threats, the human women were still vulnerable.
Though…
Yusuke watched with sweat drops on his head as Atsuko, Keiko, and Shizuru gave the beat down to a perverted portly demon. The demon had made a grab at Atsuko.
The women might be the scarier ones here...
Yusuke hadn't even had time to process the attempted assault on his mother before they descended on the scum bag like a pack of wolves. Crossing his arms above his head, Yusuke waited for the carnage to end.
The Village had a tiny herbal shop that Kurama was keen to visit. He needed to replenish some of his more basic healing herbs in case they ran into more trouble- which knowing their group, would be very likely. Botan had gone ahead to prepare for their journey back to the human world. Kuwabara, Yukina, and the girl- no wait, Hikari- had stayed behind. Hiei was still weak, though he was definitely improving. Kuwabara and even a weaker Hiei should be enough to ward off threats, though, right?
They reached the village, and the shop Kurama wanted to visit looked very busy. He warned the others it might take a while and suggested that they walk around the town. Keiko suggested hot chocolate, which the women quickly agreed to. Yusuke found himself dragged along, though he wouldn't say no to a hot drink either.
A few minutes later, Keiko grabbed Yusuke's hand and led him out of the shop, leaving Shizuru and Atsuko unaware.
"Hey! Keiko, where are we going?"
She didn't answer, instead just tugging tighter on his hand. Knowing better than to argue, Yusuke gave in and followed her. Her long yellow skirt was being blown about by the wind. He was tempted to lift it to tease her. Her cream sweater looked itchy. He wondered if it was softer on the inside.
In a minute, she pulled him into a book store.
Ew, why books?
Keiko let go of his hands and started browsing the store. Yusuke put his hands in his pockets, annoyed. He should have worn a better jacket- his jean jacket wasn't cutting it.
"Ah!" Keiko made a noise of excitement, and then pulled a familiar volume off the shelf. Yusuke's eyes widened, and his mouth popped open. No way! The official Yuki Kondo picture biography, and it was signed no less!
Yusuke's soul actually left his body via his mouth when he saw that it was signed.
He knew he was totally fangirling, but he honestly didn't care. Yuki Kondo was his idol!
Gimme Gimme Gimme!
He reached for the book, but Keiko held him off with a hand to his face.
"I know your copy of this got burned up in that fire at your house…"
Whoa, he had forgotten about that. The fire had occurred a year ago, not long after Yusuke had died. Keiko had almost died to save Yusuke's body. Her hair had been burned, and Shizuru had ended up needing to cut it off. Since then, It had grown back and then some.
"I thought you would like a new one. Want me to get it for you?" She winked at him and smiled, making his heart jump. They were childhood friends, and he had denied his feelings for a long time. Since he became the spirit detective, however, they had existed in a strange space. The others called her his girlfriend, though they never called each other that. They didn't go out on dates, or kiss (other than the one that had brought him back to life). He teased her a lot, probably bordering on being a creep.
He smiled back, grateful if for nothing else, her company.
"Yeah, I would."
She took the book to the counter. The clerk rang it up, and Keiko pulled out her small money bag. Opening it, she froze, then gasped in despair.
"What's wrong?" Yusuke asked.
"I can't find the money I had to buy this for you!" Keiko looked at him with a pained expression. "I must have left it in the room!"
Oh damn, and he had used the last of his on-hand cash at the café! He knew he shouldn't have gotten that cake pop… If they were leaving tomorrow morning, it wasn't likely they would come back here. Ahhhh! He wanted that book…
Heh, now that was a thought he'd never thought he'd have.
"Crapppp… How much do you have on you?!"
She checked her bag, then rummaged around her purse for spare coins. She put crumpled bills and stray coins on the counter, counting them quickly.
"About half…" She put her fisted hand to her lips, looking like she was about to cry. Awe crap, he hated seeing her cry…
"Keiko, you wait here!" He said, rebuttoning his coat. "I have enough in my room, and I can be there in a minute!"
"Yusuke! Wait-" Keiko's words were cut off as he rushed out the door.
He raced back to the inn, out of breath by the time he arrived. He paused as he was about to open the door to his room. Something... didn't feel right.
He glanced down the walkway, frowning.
He hoped he was imagining it. He really wanted to get that book...
But then again, trouble seemed to follow the Detective and friends no matter where they were.
Suddenly, a loud explosion rocked the inn, and Yusuke had to grab the wall to remain on his feet. The blast came from the other side of the inn, where Hiei's room was.
Well fuck, he hated it when he was right.