Chapter Six- Trip Complete

Yusuke looked the shoe over from different angles. "You think this would be best with my slacks and blouse?"

"Oh, yeah. Flats would look great with it, especially black as the slacks are black."

Yusuke sat on a stood before removing her sneaker and sock. She slid her foot into the flat and found it a bit big. Keiko noticed that too and got one that was half a size smaller. Yusuke tried it on and found it fit nicely. She stood to get a better feel for it and wiggled her toes in it. She smiled at how it felt before slipping her foot out and putting the sock and shoe back on. "It's a keeper," she said.

"Great. So, how about one more pair of sneakers in a different color, like say white?"

"I suppose so. I guess black can get boring." Yusuke held her flats in their box as she looked at the white shoes until she found a pair that had blue and green accents. She got a pair in her size and purchased them along with the flats. In no time, both girls were shopping for essentials.

"Yusuke, you wouldn't want a purse, would you?"

"No, I don't. I may want a woman's wallet, though."

"Well, they're next to the purses."

"Thanks." Yusuke went to the shelves where the wallets were and looked them over. Some were simple, some were sequined, and others were fancy. A wide range of colors offered themselves and she dismissed the girly colors. She narrowed it to black, white, brown, and beige. She eventually selected a slim beige one with a wrist strap. It would be able to hold everything currently in her old wallet and have space left over. Satisfied, she put it in a basket and backtracked to the health and beauty aids to find Keiko browsing the razors and gel. Yusuke joined her and stared at the shaving gel options. "Some are scented?" she asked in surprise.

"Some are, yes. You could choose a plain one or maybe one with a fresh scent like powder or rain shower."

"Yeah," she said. "That works." She found a gel she liked and added it to her basket along with a pack of disposable razors. She was curious about what shaved legs felt like and looked forward to finding out. She also added deodorant and a small package of pads with some hair ties and clips.

"Well, that was fun," Keiko said happily as they left.

Yusuke gave a neutral grunt. "I will never find shopping fun."

"I know, but it is nice to do it with a friend."

"Can't you shop alone?"

"Yes, but girls prefer to do things in groups or pairs."

"That explains a lot."

Keiko checked her watch. "You should have enough time to put your things away before work." She smiled at Yusuke. "Just call me if you decide to shop again."

"Perhaps and thanks for the help."

"No problem, Yusuke." The two girls separated and Yusuke reflected on the day. She had found the trip boring for most part even though the trip had been for her. The things Keiko had shared about girls had been informative and she knew she would remember it forever. All in all, not a bad day.

She entered her apartment and saw her mother lounging in front of the TV. Atsuko turned her bloodshot eyes on her. "Hey, Yusuke," she slurred slightly.

"Mom," she began before she could think better of speaking.

Atsuko sat up straighter, her eyes finally focusing on the girl. "Who are you?" she demanded. "What are you doing here?"

"Mom, it's me. Yusuke. A demon turned me into a girl permanently. Honest."

Atsuko staggered toward her, took her arms in her hands, and looked into Yusuke's softer eyes. She then looked her up and down before smiling in a lopsided manner. "You're cute," she said, her voice slurring again.

"Mom," Yusuke said, blushing.

"You are. Shuichi still loves you?"

"He does." Yusuke felt relieved her mother believed her in saying she was her daughter now."

"You may have to remind her later," Kurama said at Yusuke's stand that night.

"Yeah; once she's sober she may not recognize me," Yusuke said as she chopped some vegetables.

Kurama smiled. "She really said you're cute?"

"She did. It was a little bit embarrassing, actually."

Kurama gazed at Yusuke as she worked. Her hair had been pulled back and up and concealed under a handkerchief. Her face was free of makeup and her movements were graceful and sure. I find her lovely because I'm her boyfriend. "I agree with your mother's assessment," he said. "By the way, how was the shopping trip?"

Yusuke sighed. "I was bored. Keiko made me buy a nice blouse, slacks, and other things for the dinner with your mother."

Kurama raised an eyebrow. "You got a nice outfit?"

"Keiko said I needed to make a good impression and jeans and a shirt wouldn't do. I hadn't meant to mention it; it just slipped out."

"In a way, Keiko's right about the good impression."

"Yeah and she also gave me good advice. I was feeling conflicted in terms of adjusting to being a girl. I wanted to adjust and yet not adjust. She suggested that I act like I always have and just get used to my body."

Kurama smiled. "That's perfect." He looked around, saw no one nearby, and gestured for Yusuke to come closer. She did so and gasped into Kurama's mouth as he captured her lips in a passionate kiss. They parted and Yusuke said breathlessly, "Wow."

Kurama patted her hand. "I'll talk to you later." He left and Yusuke smiled dreamily until a customer walked up.

I never knew Kurama was such a good kisser. That kiss on the cheek before was nothing compared to that recent one. Yusuke gently touched her lips as she walked home. I wonder if Kurama would have kissed me if I was still a guy. I'm sure he would have eventually; definitely have with the dinner date that's coming up. She wondered what questions Shiori would ask. Kurama admitted that he spoke vaguely about her side business as a supernatural specialist in order to explain how she became female. She will likely want more specific details and I will provide them as she could be an in-law.

She was passing by a group of teenage guys and she noticed that about three of them seemed to be leering at her, their eyes looking her up and down. Her skin crawled from their looks. It was one thing when Kurama looked at her as he was quite the gentleman and her boyfriend. Well, I am pretty, but do they have to look at me like that?

Suddenly, she gasped, whirled around, and her hand smacked the cheek of a guy behind her. He grabbed my butt! I don't believe it! "You pervert!" she cried as the guy dropped to the ground, unconscious, her smack was hard enough to knock him out. She looked up at the other guys, fury sparking in her brown eyes. A couple of them came forward, cracking their knuckles and she smiled grimly. "You want some? Then, come and get it." The guys charged forward and Yusuke's fists and feet were a blur as she fought. She felt hands touching her butt or breasts before she knocked the owners cold. She soon panted as she stood over her unconscious opponents. She smiled grimly again as she turned and walked away. Ah, that felt good. I also now understand how Keiko felt when I touched her like that. Well, I won't be that way anymore and if someone else touches me like that, I will punch their lights out.