CHAPTER 13

AUTHOR NOTE - Hello ALL! As a special bonus, here is another chapter! ^.^ I'm eager to finish most of my Yu Yu Hakusho fics because I have a lot of ideas for my other favorite animes! For instance Fushigi Yuugi and Ceres, Celestial Legend. Yes, I am a huge fan of Yu Watase. I believe she is great author and artist I idolize her sO much! ^.^ I idolize a lot of other manga author's as well, for instance Fuyumi Soryo, the author of Mars. The drawings seem so life like, their eyes seem like the actual eyes of a human! And it just seems sO realistic, in my opinion anyway! LOL ^.^ I have many others, but right now I'll just shut up and let you guys get on with the story! (LOL)

- "No doubt about it.I LOVE YOU!" -

Keiko walked along the dirt trail, following Hiei, her head low. The sun beated down on her head, sweat perspiring down her back. No refreshing wind to cool her exhausted body. Nothing but the sound of her slow steps, lagging behind Hiei's quick, curt steps.

Keiko's mind mixed with turmoil and nervousness. When was he going to say anything! Wasn't he going to say anything about her kissing him? Why was he ignoring her?! She had to find out, or she'd burst!

Looking up, Keiko shouted, "AREN'T YOU GOING TO EVEN SAY ANYTHING!?!"

He stopped, turning around, he arrogantly said, "About what?"

He started walking again, the frustration building up in Keiko, "About the kiss! Back in the cave, when I kissed you!"

"Does it matter? Who cares..it was just in the moment for you.." Hiei said, his voice softening.

"No!" Keiko yelped, tears slowly streaming down.

Hiei turned fully around, amazed at the tears falling down.

"I was so terrified.that I may be loving someone else other then Yusuke. but I .I ..met you. My heart battled over loving you and not loving you... I couldn't decide on who I loved more.you or Yusuke..though I may still love Yusuke..no doubt about it..I LOVE YOU!" Keiko cried, her voice filled with love, truth, and passion.

Hiei stared at her, taking a step towards her, and another step, and another, till he was right in front of her. Their breaths mingled together, the humidity bringing more heat. His hand went to her shoulder, to her face, caressing it. And finally, the inevitable thing happened. He lowered his head, electric shocks cackling as their lips met. And..it was as simple as that. All fears put to rest, all doubts buried.it was just the two of them.Keiko and Hiei. His strong arms encircled her, her lips becoming plaint and allowing his tongue to enter, stroking hers.

Regretfully, Keiko parted, still having the tingle of his lips on hers. He lifted her, jumping into the shade of the trees, both of them sitting, holding hands. Keiko settled her head on his shoulder, hearing the sound of his heart beat and the fabric of his cloak. His arms wrapped around her, protecting her. Keiko whispered once again, "I love you..." and she fell into a peaceful sleep.. A dream entered her mind, the two of them, him standing in front of her. She couldn't hear what he said, but he smiled.a true genuine smile, and he held her.

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Yusuke felt the blast hitting him, blood spurting out and drenching his shirt with blood.

He fell to the ground, seeing Akane fall as well..her blood soaking the ground. He heard Kuwabara yell, "Urameshi!" as he hit the ground.

His vision blurred, the pain spreading all over his body. 'Gomen.Keiko.'

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Keiko awoke, sweat falling down her face and neck.'just a nightmare.just a nightmare.'

But she knew it wasn't, it seemed to real.too real to be a dream..

Keiko looked around, remembering that she told Hiei that she loved him. She blushed involuntarily, seeing his arm around her, sleeping soundly. But something was nagging her. Till she remembered. "Hiei..Hiei! WAKE UP!"

His eyes slowly opened groggily, walking, "What?"

"Hiei..Please! Yusuke! HE'S IN TROUBLE! He's hurt. I have thus feeling.and he's..he's hurt!"

His eyes opened fully, staring at her in disbelief, 'What! How do you know that?"

"I.I..I had a dream..I saw him all bloody, on the floor..OH GOD! WE HAVE TO FIND HIM!"

Hiei hesitated, knowing what would happen with him and Yusuke. Keiko realized what he may have been thinking, understanding his hesitation. "Don't worry.I've decided that.that..where I belong.is with you! I may still love Yusuke, but I could never forget you.I wouldn't be able to.so.I choose you.."

Hiei's eyes widen, staring at her.this .couldn't be true.this human girl couldn't be speaking that truth.no she couldn't be..

Keiko still saw doubt in his eyes, knowing he didn't believe her. She smiled, going near him. And to.and to seal my promise, her mouth went towards his neck.

After a moment, she drew back, satisfied with her work. "What..what's that supposed to be?" Hiei asked confused, touching the red mark that appeared.

Keiko chuckled, saying, "That, is a hickey. It seals my promise..that I'll always be yours."

Hiei smiled to himself, "humans.."

"Hey! What's that supposed to mean?!"

Laughing, he said in between chuckles, "Oh..nothing.." he bent towards her, giving her one, sealing his promise, "Though I may not be able to say those words you said to me, I will find the courage to say it someday. that's a promise."

Rather than feeling hurt, Keiko felt those words were equaled to the words, 'I love you..' for..it showed her that he really did care for her.

"Al right. Lets go back and find Yusuke." Hiei said quietly, lifting Keiko up from the tree branch and settling her back down on the ground. He crouched down, letting her climb up on his back, and in a second, they were gone. Nearing where Yusuke laid.

AUTHOR NOTE - Cute ne? lol HOPE YOU ENJOYED THAT SPECIAL BONUS CHAPTER! ^.^ PLEASE REVIEW! ^.~

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