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Fluffy-kun: Jessie doesn't own Yu Yu Hakusho *glares at chibified Inuyasha that was glomping his leg.*

How cute!

Fluffy-kun: Get him off. *glares at authoress*

Don't push me! *hands hover over keyboard and starts typing* *Fluffy-kun disappears in a puff of smoke to reappear in a pink and purple silk tutu*

Fluffy-kun: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *runs away to hide*

On with the fic! ^-^

**Keiko's Protection**

Kurama opened his eyes sleepily and sat up, yawning. He looked over to see if anyone else was awake. Yusuke and Kuwabara were sprawled out on their backs, snoring quietly, a snot bubble coming out of their noses. He shook his head before looking at the other two, and had to keep his eyes from popping out. Hiei was sleeping soundly, leaning against the wall casually. Keiko was curled up beside him, her head in his lap, with her arms wrapped around his waist. Hiei's arm was draped across her back and curled under her stomach. He didn't know how long he stared, only that his attention was dragged away from the adorable sight to Yusuke waking up.

Yusuke rubbed his eyes tiredly before seeing the couple opposite him. His eyes popped out, jaw unhinged to the floor. Kuwabara blinked before shrieking (*yes shrieking!*) his lungs out in surprise. Hiei snapped awake, his head hitting the cave wall with a loud thunk. He imediantly grabbed his pounding head and rubbed it, glaring over at them.

"What the hell was that for!" he growled, glaring dangerously at them. They could only point at him, making him blink and look down to see Keiko rubbing her eyes from her comfortable spot.

"What's all the racket?" she asked sleepily. She turned to see Hiei's wide- eyed stare and the confusion and shock in everyone's faces. "What?"

"You were sleeping in Hiei's lap!" Yusuke said softly, still in shock.

"So?" Keiko blinked, shrugging. "We slept together the night before you found us." she stood up, stretching her arms above her head. She looked over at Hiei, smiling coyly. "You still make a nice pillow Hiei." Hiei blushed ten times the color of a tomato.

"Ah, so that's your little comment." Kurama spoke up. Keiko blushed slightly but nodded.

"Wait a minute! Are you telling me that you knew about this?" Yusuke demanded. Kurama blinked up at the furious looking Spirit Detective.

"I had a hunch." he shrugged, not looking at him. Kuwabara was staring at Keiko then at Hiei, going back and forth.

"Whoah, I'm getting a headache." Kuwabara said, holding his head.

"Then maybe you shouldn't try and use what few brain cells you have." Hiei commented, his blush going down. He looked at everything but Keiko, knowing his blush would return twice as much.

"What's that supposed to mean!" Kuwabara leaped up and launched himself at Hiei. The fire demon skirted away from the human's attack, disappearing and reappearing in a second.

"Alright Hiei, what gave you the right to try and take MY girl!" Yusuke bared down at Hiei.

"I didn't do anything, she's the one that laid beside me during the night." Hiei replied coolly.

"Wait one minute!" Keiko stomped over to Yusuke,, her anger flaring. "Who said anything about me being your girl! I'm not your property!" she glared full-force at Yusuke.

"Stay out of this Keiko, it doesn't concern you!"

"Doesn't concern me? Doesn't concern me! DOESN'T CONCERN ME! IT DOES CONCERN ME SINCE YOU ARE MAKING A BIG DEAL OUT OF NOTHING! I WAITED FOR YOU TO SHOW YOUR FEELINGS BUT YOU DIDN'T! SO WHEN I FIND SOMEONE WILLING TO CARE FOR ME, YOU GO BARING DOWN AND SAYING THAT I'M YOURS? WELL SORRY TO BURST YOUR BUBBLE YUSUKE URAMESHI! YOU DON'T OWN ME! AND I MOST CERTAINLY AM NOT YOUR GIRL ANYMORE!" with that said, Keiko turned to Hiei and kissed his cheek. Then she stomped to the opening of the cave and crossed her arms indignantly. Everyone stared in shock at Keiko's rare show of temper. Yusuke looked hurt before clenching his fist and going over to her.

"Keiko?" he said quietly. She turned her back to him, giving him the cold shoulder. "Keiko, I'm sorry. Truth is, I really like you because you're my best friend. I guess I got protective of you because you're like a little sister to me. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you." he said uncomfortablely. Keiko turned to him, her eyes softening.

"I know Yusuke, you're like a big brother to me. I really like Hiei now though." she hugged him tightly, before pulling away. "Promise you won't go postal on Hiei?" she asked quietly.

"Only if he hurts you." Yusuke said jokingly.

"Alright, thanks." Keiko smiled at him before looking over at the fire demon. He was looking a her with surprise. Kurama smiled, glad he didn't have to break up a fight between Yusuke and Hiei.

"Um guys?" Kuwabara asked, grabbing everyone's attention. "Er, I was wondering, could we get something to eat?" his stomach growled loudly, making everyone chuckle.

"Sure, let's get something to eat." Yusuke said, smiling. The group moved on towards the portal, unaware that a small demon was watching them. It flew away quickly, to tell its master of the new information. ___________________________________________________________________

There you go. It took me about an hour to finish this chapter. Sorry to everyone who wanted a fight between Hiei and Yusuke. There was a showdown as Draith put it, although it was between Keiko and Yusuke, who would have thought? Anyway, I decided not to let the men get all macho, since Keiko wasn't normally the one to sit back and watch two guys fighting over her. So Keiko got to fight! Er, verbally, but anyway, thanks for the Reviews. I also need some ideas for the next chapter. If I don't get any ideas I won't post the next chapter until I do. I'M ALL OUT! WAHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Please Review!