Disclaimer: Again, I'm not the owner of the characters you'll encounter in
this story. I want to take this opportunity to say thanks to those who did
reviews on the previous chapters. Much as I want to please you guys, I'm
afraid that even I, don't know who's going to end up with who. That makes
the story a bit more exciting, right? Well, anyways, let's just get on with
this. Oh yeah, before I forget, the story's based on Botan's POV (if you
haven't noticed it by now. err..)
Chapter 3: Yusuke-Botan
"Whew. I'm here at Enma's temple again. I believe I can pull this one out. In a few minutes, I'll be facing Koenma-sama." I shuddered as I gazed around the hallway. Why is it unusually peaceful today? What's the occasion? A lot of spirits should be roaming around at this time of day.
I took a couple of steps more and reached the door of Koenma's office. I held the doorknob and was about to knock when muffled voices caught my ear. I listened carefully and somehow caught a part of the conversation.
"We can't let them know right away." A man's voice said. I'm 100% sure t hat it belongs to Koenma.
"But. Koenma-sama.I." An unfamiliar voice answered but was cut short by Koenma.
"Ayame-chan, how many times do I have to tell you not to call me Koenma- sama when we're all alone. I'm not just your master but your lover as well." His voice was calm and gentle; way different from the tone he uses on me.
"Is that an order?" Ayame's voice sounded as if she's smiling. She merely talks to me and least, laugh with me so I was taken aback by her cheerfulness. I heard Koenma laugh. They're so happy together. I smiled.
"If being with her makes you happy. I'll.I'll just have to accept that but..." I whispered to myself. I wonder if I am not good enough? Not good enough for Koenma? ". you don't have to take me for granted." Koenma used to confide in me. If there's anything going wrong in the stability of the worlds, he'll tell me right away. Only me. Am I of no worth to you right now. now that you have found the comfort of someone else? I thought with frustration. My chest was heaving with pain. I crept away from the office as quiet as I could. After being sure that I was far enough, I pulled my oar out and glide like the wind.
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I arrived at my sole destination: the wishing cliff. Dark storm clouds conquered the heavens. After a little while, droplets of rain started to trickle, basking the ground with miniature spots. My hot tears blended with the cold kiss of the raindrops. Is this the price I pay for falling in love?
"Hey! I'm right! I know I'll find you here!" A voice snapped with enthusiasm as I heard an umbrella being opened. "Foolish woman! You'll get soaked! Tch.tch.." The voice continued.
"What is it you want Yusuke?" I blurted out; annoyed at the disturbance he made.
"What is it you want Yusuke?" Yusuke mimicked with a sarcastic tone in his voice. "Well, I want to put some sense in your brain! Second, I want you to get up. Keiko asked me to bring you over to her house." Yusuke mumbled.
"I. tell her I need to be alone. Please." I answered quietly.
"Aha! You were crying! Koenma must've scolded you again!" He rubbed a finger on his nose.
No, worse. I wanted to say that but I managed to make another story to cover up the real reason for my emotional pain. "Uh-huh. I was late awhile ago so he scolded me."
"Ah! That little jerk! He ought to know by now that you're the only one who's willing to work for him!" He grumbled.
No, there's Ayame now. I just kept the thought in my head.
"You know Botan, I think you better come with me to Keiko's house. You'll feel much better. You know, we can't do anything without your sunny appearance." Yusuke urged followed with a hearty laugh.
"Thanks Yusuke." I smiled.
"No problem Botan. Just tell me if that little baka pushes you over again and I'll let my fist talk to him."
"Well, what are we waiting for? Hold on to my oar Yusuke!" I regained my composure and wore a bright smile.
"Wha--?! No way! I'd rather walk than ride that stupid oar! Stop grinning! You look silly!" Yusuke gasped.
"Come now! Don't be shy. I remember the first time you rode the oar with me." I giggled.
"Rode? Maybe 'hung' is the right word! Aargh! I almost puked that first time we went to Koenma's office!" Yusuke said with a gross expression on his face. "You look totally funny!" I laughed while clutching mg stomach.
The rain stopped and the sun slowly peeked as the sky began to be clear.
"Thanks for being a friend Yusuke!" I beamed at him.
"Now, don't get too mushy on me Botan! Hey! Stop that poker face!" Yusuke smirked.
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Well, that's the end of the chapter. I'm really excited on what's going to happen next? Any ideas are welcome! ( Flames, suggestions, comments how gruesome they may be is also accepted. ^_^ Thanks Rose Angel and Dead Bananas for the uplifting reviews. ^_^ and.. oh my goodness!!!! Kurama himself reviewed my work!!!! Sugoi!!!! Just kidding! ( Arigatou gozaimasu minna!!!! (
Chapter 3: Yusuke-Botan
"Whew. I'm here at Enma's temple again. I believe I can pull this one out. In a few minutes, I'll be facing Koenma-sama." I shuddered as I gazed around the hallway. Why is it unusually peaceful today? What's the occasion? A lot of spirits should be roaming around at this time of day.
I took a couple of steps more and reached the door of Koenma's office. I held the doorknob and was about to knock when muffled voices caught my ear. I listened carefully and somehow caught a part of the conversation.
"We can't let them know right away." A man's voice said. I'm 100% sure t hat it belongs to Koenma.
"But. Koenma-sama.I." An unfamiliar voice answered but was cut short by Koenma.
"Ayame-chan, how many times do I have to tell you not to call me Koenma- sama when we're all alone. I'm not just your master but your lover as well." His voice was calm and gentle; way different from the tone he uses on me.
"Is that an order?" Ayame's voice sounded as if she's smiling. She merely talks to me and least, laugh with me so I was taken aback by her cheerfulness. I heard Koenma laugh. They're so happy together. I smiled.
"If being with her makes you happy. I'll.I'll just have to accept that but..." I whispered to myself. I wonder if I am not good enough? Not good enough for Koenma? ". you don't have to take me for granted." Koenma used to confide in me. If there's anything going wrong in the stability of the worlds, he'll tell me right away. Only me. Am I of no worth to you right now. now that you have found the comfort of someone else? I thought with frustration. My chest was heaving with pain. I crept away from the office as quiet as I could. After being sure that I was far enough, I pulled my oar out and glide like the wind.
# = = = = = = = = = = # @ # = = = = = = = = = = #
I arrived at my sole destination: the wishing cliff. Dark storm clouds conquered the heavens. After a little while, droplets of rain started to trickle, basking the ground with miniature spots. My hot tears blended with the cold kiss of the raindrops. Is this the price I pay for falling in love?
"Hey! I'm right! I know I'll find you here!" A voice snapped with enthusiasm as I heard an umbrella being opened. "Foolish woman! You'll get soaked! Tch.tch.." The voice continued.
"What is it you want Yusuke?" I blurted out; annoyed at the disturbance he made.
"What is it you want Yusuke?" Yusuke mimicked with a sarcastic tone in his voice. "Well, I want to put some sense in your brain! Second, I want you to get up. Keiko asked me to bring you over to her house." Yusuke mumbled.
"I. tell her I need to be alone. Please." I answered quietly.
"Aha! You were crying! Koenma must've scolded you again!" He rubbed a finger on his nose.
No, worse. I wanted to say that but I managed to make another story to cover up the real reason for my emotional pain. "Uh-huh. I was late awhile ago so he scolded me."
"Ah! That little jerk! He ought to know by now that you're the only one who's willing to work for him!" He grumbled.
No, there's Ayame now. I just kept the thought in my head.
"You know Botan, I think you better come with me to Keiko's house. You'll feel much better. You know, we can't do anything without your sunny appearance." Yusuke urged followed with a hearty laugh.
"Thanks Yusuke." I smiled.
"No problem Botan. Just tell me if that little baka pushes you over again and I'll let my fist talk to him."
"Well, what are we waiting for? Hold on to my oar Yusuke!" I regained my composure and wore a bright smile.
"Wha--?! No way! I'd rather walk than ride that stupid oar! Stop grinning! You look silly!" Yusuke gasped.
"Come now! Don't be shy. I remember the first time you rode the oar with me." I giggled.
"Rode? Maybe 'hung' is the right word! Aargh! I almost puked that first time we went to Koenma's office!" Yusuke said with a gross expression on his face. "You look totally funny!" I laughed while clutching mg stomach.
The rain stopped and the sun slowly peeked as the sky began to be clear.
"Thanks for being a friend Yusuke!" I beamed at him.
"Now, don't get too mushy on me Botan! Hey! Stop that poker face!" Yusuke smirked.
# = = = = = = = = = = # @ # = = = = = = = = = = #
Well, that's the end of the chapter. I'm really excited on what's going to happen next? Any ideas are welcome! ( Flames, suggestions, comments how gruesome they may be is also accepted. ^_^ Thanks Rose Angel and Dead Bananas for the uplifting reviews. ^_^ and.. oh my goodness!!!! Kurama himself reviewed my work!!!! Sugoi!!!! Just kidding! ( Arigatou gozaimasu minna!!!! (