winter wonders...

-Hiei's POV-

The whole wedding thing gets boring REALLY fast. Basically, this is what happens: Gourry takes Lina's arm. The priest says something, and then Gourry is supposed to kiss Lina, and then there's a reception afterwards. I hate formal parties, so I leave. I decide to return to Ameria's house. I can only imagine the havoc Xelloss must be wreaking on the reception.

I walk into Ameria's room, the "Forbidden Domain". I see her diary lying open on her bed. I know I shouldn't but... hey, I'm old enough to know better, but young enouhgh not to care. I sit on the edge of her bed, and read the page the book is open to. The entry reads as follows;

"Dear Diary,

I saw Zel again. For some reason, I don't feel...happy... anymore. He didn't do anythig wrong, but...okay. I confess. I think I'm beginning to have feelings for-- wait. Before I continue, I must say this; I am loyal to Zel, but I cannot shake this feeling. I think I'm beginning to have feelings for Jaganshi Hiei."

I drop the book and my jaw drops open at the same time. She...has feelings for...me?!?! I fall back on her bed, smiling weakly. I'm...blushing?!?! DAMNIT!!

I hear the door creak open as Zel drops Ameria off. I sprint as fast as I possibly can to my usual spot on the windowsill. I can only pray that the blush is gone as I hear her footsteps echoing loudly down the marble hallway. Her sobs are even louder.