An_ wow! Thank you for the reviews! ^^; Even though some of them did mention hating poor poor Kieko, I still enjoyed receiving them. Before I start rambling on with the disclaimer and such, I would like to point out this is not a Kieko bash story. Sorry all you Kieko haters out there, I just don't dislike her ^^; She died for the soul purpose of giving me a chance to make the whole concept of Botan and Yusuke...more real? I hope that makes sense...hee hee. Anyway, I did want to clear that up incase there was a chance a Kieko fan was reading this (and I hope there is!) My apologies for her death *sniff*
Well, I do not own YYH! :)
Enjoy~

Something About You
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by addictive
Chapter 1: can't let you go...
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2 years later, Rekai, Koenma's Office:
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Botan's POV:

"Nani?!"

George managed to spill his coffee due to my sudden burst, which made the scene even more evident. I heard Koenma sigh in exasperation, a sound that always seemed to echo my loud outbursts.

"Botan, I want to grant you a chance to enjoy life...to live again on Ningenkai. Not forever, mind you...a couple of years should do the trick."

I glared, do the trick? What does he mean...?

He noted my question before it left my lips, "What I mean is, you're so stressed out...ever since Kieko-..."

He bit his lip, looking out the window of his office. He knew how much it hurt me to think about that wonderful girl, and I knew it hurt him as well to know she was gone.

Keiko.

I manage to still produce tears over the thought of my deceased friend, even though it has been a whole 2 years

I suck in my choked sob, bravely facing Koenma. I will not be a baby, not now...I needed to be strong. Koenma was giving me the chance I always dreamed off, and with the whole stress issue...I knew he was right.

I didn't sleep anymore, I was always plagued by this guilt of not being able to sooth poor Kieko as she left Ningenkai...but I was rapped of the chance, and still I could find no one to blame but myself. Hours of wake at night took their levy on my health. As I had managed to always appear pale and had lost a fair amount of weight.

No wonder Koenma-sama was desperate to give his top ferry girl a very long vacation.

I smiled, looking at my boss through a sheet of tears. His lips quirked into a small grin, his hands busy shuffling papers and assorting various things I did not even begin to want to know about.

"So, what do you say? Do you want this vacation?"

His voice rang through my head, and before he even asked I knew the answer. As I looked out the window, watching a few ferry girls practice flying the oar, I began to wonder what it would be like to have a reflection again. To breathe, to feel my heart beat...

"...yes."

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Ningenkai, Genkai's Temple.

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Yukina's laugh filled my heart with a fresh wave of belonging. Her eyes filled with love, as she gazed at her big oaf of a boyfriend, the one and only Kuwabara. I felt a pang of jealousy raise in my chest, but quickly pushed it to my toes. I figured I didn't need to ruin this magical die with such childless feelings.

Almost everyone had come to see me, and with each passing moment I began to felt better than I've ever had in the last two years. With Kuwabara and Yukina on my right, and Genkai on my left I felt not even close to being alone.

...but where was Yusuke?

Even Hiei had come to see me, which surprised me to the core. I didn't think the demon had even cared a bit about looking towards my direction, yet he surprised me much by showing up to greet me.

I hadn't told them of the news yet, and the anticipation was great devastating

Kurama locked eyes with me, and as if he knew, he cleared his throat to gain the attention of the closet friends I've ever had the privilege to have.

"I think Botan wants to tell us something."

His sweet voice had caught everyone's attention, as they all turned their eyes to me. I blushed, suddenly finding the ground very interesting.

"Well...?" Kuwabara broke the silence, leaning in closer as if to hear me better.

"Umm...Koenma-sama has given me a great gift, " I began, not knowing exactly how to explain that I was being allowed to live on earth as a human. I bit my lip in thought, not missing the grunt of frustration coming from Hiei's direction. I looked towards him, apologizing with my lilac gaze.

"Koenma has given me a chance to live as a human on Ningenkai again."

There, I hope that explains everything...I am not close to being in a mood for explaining.

A gasp from Yukina was the first thing I heard, as I looked away from the fire demon that had held my gaze for a mere second. She flung her frail arms around me, kissing me pleasantly on the cheek as she whispered congratulations. I hugged back, bearing my face in her sweet smelling hair. Oh, how I longed to be with everyone like this again. She let me go, gently brushing a tear that had managed to fall from her eye. She held a pearl, but quickly pressed it into my hand.

"For you, a gift to start your life in Ningenkai with."

Dropping it into my jean pocket, I felt a well-sculptured hand touch my shoulder lightly. Turning around, I came face to face with Kurama. Smiling gently, he held my hands softly within his own. I couldn't help but grin back, amazed at how just stunning this fox demon was.

"May you have a good time during your stay in Ningenkai, Botan."

In the heat of the moment, I couldn't help the urge to throw my arms around the startled youkai. He stiffen, the gradually his shoulders dropped and I felt his arms return the embrace.

"Hey! Don't hog Botan, Kurama!"

I felt a tug at my waist and then Kuwabara's huge bear hug envelope me in a prison of warmth. I hugged him as well as I could, not quit hearing him as he told me something close to the lines of staying out of trouble...?

"Don't do anything I wouldn't!"

I smirked, don't worry about that...

Genkai congratulated me as well, but she also wanted to declare some new news.

"As of Yesterday, I have decided I would like to travel for a few years. In my old age, I'm afraid I haven't seen as much as I would have wanted. Therefore, I've decided to rent out the temple to some dear friends of mine from American while I'm gone."

She glanced at Yukina, her lips quirking into a sad smile.

"Yukina, I would like to ask you to join me. I do not intend to leave without a home."

Yukina gasped, her eyes heavy with astonishment, "Oh Genkai, do you really mean it?" She looked so delighted, I almost asked if I could tag along...but being an ex ferry girl, I had my fare share of traveling.

I heard Kuwabara begin to protest, but I firmly stepped on his toe and he shut his mouth before he could yelp in surprise. I looked at him, determine to tell him he should let her experience a chance to travel, for many people were denied the pleasure.

"Kuwabara, you have to understand...this is a big chance for Yukina to enjoy herself. She'll be back, don't worry...and time always makes thing seem so much sweeter!"

He smiled, his eyes holding Yukina's, "There is no way possible she can be sweeter then she already is."

I heard Hiei rustle, beginning to open his mouth with a remark I knew would not be ignored by Kuwabara. Thank heavens Kurama gave him a nudge before anything could slip from his mouth. I sighed in relief; we didn't need ww3 happening anytime soon...

Well then, since Genkai has decided to leave...I was also faced with another dilemma. I had no place to stay.

Surveying the crowd, I knew that Kurama and Hiei would not have any room in their apartment.

Ahhhh...yeah, I didn't mention they lived together did I? Well after Kurama had finished high school, he and Hiei had decided to share an apartment close to the University Kurama has been studying at. It's been some hot juicy gossip between the Rekai girls back home, but I had decided to rather ask then believe gossip.

Kuwabara...hmmm, he was still living with his parents and bringing a girl to live with you in your parents home wasn't the most ideal image you wanted them to make of you. Plus, I did not want to intrude on their life...it wasn't fair to either of us.

So where?

Maybe I should call Koenma, since he gave me a phone number to contact him by...I could ask for a little bit of money to get me started before I got a job?

No, I shook my head musing on the thoughts flowing through my mind. I couldn't ask him for money...

Ah! I got it! Snapping my fingers, I gathered the unwanted attention of my friends. Looking away with a red face, they simply ignored my behavior rather then inquire. It wasn't something abnormal for me to burst out like that! ^^;

What about Yusuke?

I mean, he had a daughter I could help take care of to maybe repay my debt of staying...I would feel less guilty, and maybe it would help him save money also. I could cook, go shopping, and baby-sit! It would be very pleasurable, and Yususke and me wouldn't be too uncomfortable...

We have been friends for a while, anyways.

I giggled secretly, this was great!

"Uh guys? Why didn't Yusuke show up?"

Kuwabara shrugged his shoulders, "Something about little Koto having a dentist appointment...or doctors...?"

Should I go find him, or was he going to come here...?

Once again Kurama seemed to read my mind, "He's coming here right after, maybe in an hour or so."

Hee hee! I couldn't wait!

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Yusuke's POV:

"Daddy! Is that lady with the blue hair going to be there today? You said remember..."

I ruffled my daughter's hair affectionately, but I told her once again...

"It's a surprise!"

She mumbled something around the lines of 'you baka', but I just shrugged it off. She was cute that way, I think. Little rebel...just like me! We walked up the steps of Gankai's temple, slowly making our way closer to seeing the deity again.

It's been almost two years since I've seen Botan; she rarely came to Ningenkai after Kieko di-...

I pushed the thought through my ears, I didn't like to think about her...I only remembered how she died, the pain she must have been in. The pain I was in. It all just came flooding back, harder and harder each time I thought of my beloved wife.

I picked up my darling Koto, and began to sprint up the stairs. She laughed, her arms clutching my neck very tightly.

"Wheee!! Daddy! Faster!"

I gasped for air, my eyes bulging as she grasped eve more fully onto my neck.

"Koootooo..*gasp* lemme gooo..!"

She giggled slightly, loosening that death grip she inherited from her mother. We had reached the doors, and I pushed them open with ease. Running ahead, Koto's sweet voice rang out as she called for her friends.

"Kuwa-chan!! Where are you?"

Kuwabara ran out, throwing her into the air. She laughed in delight, giving him a sweet peck on the cheek. The rest came out, excluding Genkai and Botan. They must have been bringing some tea for us all to enjoy outside on this great day.

Koto jumped from Kuwabara's arms, running towards Hiei. She seemed to really like the little shrimp, which came to a big surprise to me...but something that surprised me more, was Hiei seemed to adore her too. Don't ask me how or why, because the only thing I could think of was that Koto was just too cute to ignore.

Hiei gave her a warm hug, ruffling her hair the way I had earlier. Kurama came over, and lightly converse with my daughter, saying something funny, because her laughter filled the ears of us all.

"Yusuke!"

I glanced towards the soft sound of a feminine voice, secretly half expecting to see Kieko. Instead, I was met with lavender eyes, cerulean hair and a big smile I could never forget. I smiled back, walking towards the exited ferry girl. Her eyes shone with such happiness, I wasn't going to be surprised if they popped out of her head. She ran towards me, her hands lifted in as she prepared to give me an embrace I was strangely getting excited for, but sadly she stopped her eyes following the sound of Koto's laughter.

"AYA!!!! KOTO-CHAN!!"

Koto looked up, her big eyes startled as she registered the lady with the crazy hair. Botan slowed her pace as she came closer to my child, reaching out her hand.

"Hi, I'm Botan! I don't know if you remember me, but I sure remember you!" She smiled cheekily, her face a big contraction of cheerfulness. Koto smiled back, just like the rest of us tried hard not to smile at the happiness the very missed deity radiated.

"I remember you!" Koto gently grabbed a piece of her silken hair, " you have blue hair!"

Very good, Koto...

Botan reached out to give her a hug, which Koto did not seemed to hesitate to return. The two held each other for a while, before they parted. Botan tickled her tummy, making Koto squeal.

I walked towards the rest of the crew, sitting in the shade a beautiful sakura tree had produced on the pretty humid day. Looking at everyone, they had all engaged in talking about what the wanted to do for the rest of summer, since it had only begun about a week ago. I was surprised to hear about Genkai and Yukina going traveling, and startled that Kuwabara didn't complain one bit! I was proud of the big guy...

"Yusuke, there's something I'd like to ask you."

I looked up to meet beautiful lilac eyes that shone with an uncertainty as she fidgeted with a sakura petal that had fallen to the ground. I smiled encouragingly, as we both scooted down so we could lean against the big trunk.

"I'm going to live as a human again."

She looked into the sky, before I could congratulate her. Her eyes slightly misted over as she probably was thinking of her home she was leaving for a while. She looked back down at me, grinning that silly grin she always seemed to wear on her face.

"...and I was going to ask you later...but, since Genkai was leaving...I have no where to stay..."

I almost chocked on the tea that I had began to drink, but gulped down the burning sensation it produced in my throat. She wanted to stay with Koto and me? Before I could even think about the situation, I replied.

"Sure."

Ohhh man...^^;

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An: well well well! What do you all think? Botan and Yususke, in the same house? Something I bound to happen with a naughty mind like mine, muwahahaha! ^^; Nahh, don't worry! This will only contain a bit of a limey chapter later on. So review and stay tuned for the next chapter! ;)
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