Chapter 19

Author Note - I know I haven't updated in sooo long. Sorry! I had writers block. Also, I got the Spirit Detective Saga Uncut Episodes, so I've been busy watching that! ^^ Anyway, THANK YOU SOO MUCH FOR ALL THE REVIEWS AND GREAT IDEAS!!!!! THEY HELPED ME A LOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ^^ HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS CHAPTER!!!! PLEASE READ AND REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ^^

I know that last author note said I wasn't updating soon, well lucky you, I was able to get enough time in typing this chapter, though its short.

Disclaimer - Hmmmm... I don't own YYH, er.. what else do I not own.... ^^

Hiei listened to the birds singing, the clock ticking, the steady breathing of Keiko. He looked down and saw her arms wrapped around his waist, her head on his chest, her eyes were closed and he saw a single tear trickle down her beautiful face.

Hiei frowned slightly and wiped it away, hugging her tightly. Keiko opened her eyes slowly, seeing crimson ones looking down on her with. She got up, stretching her arms out a bit and yawning. "What time is it?"

"Why were you crying?" Hiei asked, sitting up.

Keiko put on a confused look and shook her head, "Was I? Probably just a bad dream. It's nothing." Keiko said, walking towards Yusuke's kitchen. His mother was out drinking with people at a bar and wouldn't be home for a couple of days. "And don't start reading my mind!" Keiko called out, getting breakfast ready, just as Hiei was reaching to untie his bandanna.

Hiei pulled his hand down and smiled apologetically. He sighed and faintly smiled, Keiko had changed him in so many ways.

Before he'd never kiss or let alone hug anybody. He'd hardly smile, only if he was in a good battle with a worthy opponent. Never would he have thought he'd utter the words "I love you" to Keiko. Yes, things sure have changed.

Hiei smelled the aroma of frying bacon and eggs. He wandered into the kitchen, and saw Keiko in a pair of black shorts and a huge black t shirt. Her hair in a messy ponytail and was humming to herself.

Hiei walked up to her, carefully, ready to pounce.

"Don't even think about it. I know you're behind me. So just get the table ready for breakfast." Keiko's commanding voice called out.

"Errr.. uhhhh.. Okay.." Hiei mumbled, his hands dropping and walking towards the cabnit.

He heard Keiko laughing and turned around, her hand holding a frying pan. She tilted her head and her voice was teasingly and surprised, "The Hiei, will take orders from me! I think the world just stopped spinning."

Hiei just shook his head, setting down cups and laughed.

"I love it when you laugh. You should do it more often." Keiko said softly.

"Believe me, I think you are the only one who has heard me. And now that you just said that, I won't be doing it anymore."

Keiko pretended to pout and set down the pan, putting food on each of the plates. Than a brilliant idea erupted in her. "Lets see if I can get you to laugh Hiei." Keiko said slyly, walking towards Hiei slowly. Like a lion ready to catch it's prey.

Hiei looked at her and stared. What in God's name was she talking about?

He backed away just incase.

Then she sprang. They each ran, going into the living room. Hiei fell on the floor, and Keiko followed suit. Her fingers tickling him on the neck and stomach.

Hiei rolled around trying to hold back his laughter. Keiko, finding out that she was unsuccseful, moved her fingers down to his feet. This did it. He started laughing and hiccupping at the same time. Keiko laughed as well, as he tried to tickle her and tears streamed down her face from laughing too much.

"Ahem.." a calm and amused voice came through the laughing. Keiko looked up and saw a slightly laughing Kurama in front of their tangled body.

Keiko went red in the face and tried to pry herself from Hiei. More joined Kurama. Botan and Kuwabara were there and laughing. Hiei quickly untangled himself from Keiko and walked out. You could see a deep red on his cheeks and quickly walked out.

"Errr.. uhhh...." Keiko mumbled. She got herself up and stood, staring at the ground.

Botan and Kuwabara started laughing uncontrollably and collapsed on the floor, clutching their sides from pain. Kurama at least had the decency to try to hide his laughter and subdue from falling.

Keiko angrily walked out, her face also flushing a deep red.

As she went in, Keiko saw Yusuke sitting at the table with a confused expression. "Hey." Keiko said slowly. Yusuke looked up and faintly smiled.

"Uhhh.. Hi."

Keiko looked at him awkwardly and walked to the counter getting a glass of orange juice.

She wondered where Hiei was and what happened if he had passed by here. She couldn't take the silence anymore and said, "Listen Yusuke, can we just forget about what happened last night?"

Yusuke looked up at her and stared. He nodded slowly and started eating.

Keiko sighed, and in came Kuwabara, Kurama, and Botan. They seemed to stop laughing and got ready to eat the meal Keiko prepared for them.

Keiko left and went out to find Hiei. He was in the backyard tree branch. She put her hands on her hips and smiled. "Hiei! Come down here or do you want me to tickle you again."

Hiei immediately jumped down and faced her. Keiko laughed and they sat down together on the cool morning grass.

"Hey guys!" Botan's voice yelled from inside. "Come in, we have news to tell you!"

Puzzled, Keiko led the way, dragging a very disgruntled Hiei. "Come on!" Keiko kept persisting.

When they entered, Kuwabara said, "Were in the Dark Tournament again. Koenma just appeared quickly and told us that."

Keiko raised her eyebrows and said questioningly, "we?"

"Well, yes. Since you're apart of the team." Botan said giggling.

"Oh."

"Yeah. Were only going because it's gonna be fun kicking some demon ass!" Kuwabara yelled, punching his fist in the air.

All three demons looked at Kuwabara menancingly.

"Oh yeah! I forgot... hehehehehe" he said apologetically.

They just stared at him and shook their heads, trying not to laugh. Well, besides Hiei anyway.

The only one not laughing (besides Hiei of course) was Yusuke. He seemed much more quiet than usual and was sitting and eating silently.

They wondered of this, but hardly could think of it for they had to pack their bags. The ship set sail tonight.

Keiko and Hiei left the Urameshi's house and went to her own.

While Hiei layied on the tree next to her bed room window, Keiko packed, putting in her suitcase clothes she would need.

*~* Sukura *~*

Yes. I may have lost Hiei from controlling him from the poison I gave him, I have, yet another that will be just as good. Another victim. Another to kill Keiko Ukimoro.

Author Note - I know that was a short chapter, but eh... I'm trying to juggle three YYH fics. HOPE YOU LIKE THIS CHAPTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL IDEAS, I'LL TRY TO USE ALL THAT'LL FIT IN WITH THE FLOW OF THE STORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS AGAIN!!!!!!!! ^^