Chapter 2

Author Note

*~* Flash Back *~*

Keiko walked slowly home, her book bag filled with text books and note books. Her mind wearily thought of what had happened today. She had another fight with Yusuke, and thought that this would be the end of their relationship. But she truly wanted this to work, for he was her first love. Keiko entered home and immediately went for the phone.

Dialing his number, only the rings were heard. Keiko gave up after trying to call three times. She went upstairs and started changing out of her school uniform.

*~* Flash Back Ends *~*

At least I'm not late for work, Keiko thought, slowly walking towards the bus stop.

Thoughts of Hiei continually drove into her mind, and continually Keiko pushed them away. She couldn't start loving somebody, let alone liking. Her heart wouldn't be able to take it.

Keiko saw the huge building that she worked in and entered, knowing this would be a long day.

She walked to the desk she worked at and saw, yet another vase of roses and a note. Not even looking at it, Keiko threw it all in the garbage can and sat down.

Keiko kept herself busy, trying not to think, but of only her work.

*~* Tonight *~*

~Ding~Dong~!!!!

Keiko looked up surprisingly and went to answer the door. She was in a pair of heart-printed boxers and a tight blue tank top. She was just about to pop in a movie with a bag of chips and soda.

Keiko ran to the door, her messy high pony tail, swishing back and forth.

"Hiei! What are you doing here?"

"Cute boxers." Hiei said in a low voice, his eyes moving on her figure, and swiftly snapping the front against her stomach. "Why aren't you ready?"

Keiko blushed, feeling his warm skin against hers, and crossed her arms, and said surprised, "You mean you were actually telling the truth?"

He raised his eyebrows and acted with fake surprise and horror, "You mean you actually didn't believe me!"

Keiko raised her own eyebrows and leaned against the door.

"Come on. Get ready." Hiei commanded.

"I'm not going."

"Yes you are."

"No I'm not!"

"Why!?"

"I don't feel like going out."

"Fine. Well order food and we'll just junk out."

And with that Hiei barged in, grabbing the phone and ordering pizza.

Keiko, was too shocked and surprised at his agreement and made no protest. She followed in, in a sot of dazed state. Keiko flopped on the couch and started munching on the chips.

Hiei followed suit, reaching for the bag. "Salt and Vinegar?'

Keiko smiled and said, "Yeah. Do you like them too? I love them!"

Hiei stared at her for a few moments and gave the bag back, with a disgusted look.

"What!" Keiko yelled, laughing at the same time. He looked so cute like that, with his nose scrunched up and his forehead crinkled. What the hell am I thinking? Hiei, cute?

Well of course he was cute, anyone with eyes could see that. He had a nice muscular but slim form. (In this his height is taller) He wasn't that short, but that tall either. Just the right height to look in to my eyes, Keiko thought starting at him. No! What am I thinking?!

Hiei caught her staring at him and smirked, "Liking what your seeing?"

Keiko blushed and slapped him on the head playfully, Don't be arrogant!"

He just smiled and laid back on a seat.

Keiko continued to blush and started drinking her soda.

The pizza came, and Hiei carried it over to Keiko. Each took a slice and started watching the movie.

Keiko was reaching for her second slice, when Hiei spoke, "You know, for a girl, you sure do eat a lot."

Keiko looked at him in anger, "Are you calling me fat?"

"No. Just that you eat more than other girls."

Keiko stared at him coldly and replied, "That's because all the girls you've been with are whores and sluts. Who fuck every guy they can. Now if you excuse me, I'll be going to bed. I think you know the way out."

And with that, Keiko left. Hiei shrugged and started on his own second slice. Chewing the pizza thoughtfully.

It was later in the night and Hiei went to Keiko's room knocking softly.

He saw her in bed, sleeping. Walking slowly near the sleeping body, Keiko's eyes were closed. Hiei then saw tears streaming down her face once again. Just like last night in the bath tub. Though, this time, more fell down, then a single one. And once again, he wondered what might have caused this much pain.

He wiped them away, though more seemed to fall. He kissed her on the cheek and wondered what she may taste like.

Hiei smiled a little and left.

Keiko had the nightmare again. Wait, make it more a nightmare memory. She didn't know she was crying, till a warm hand wiped them away. Then she felt a soft brush of lips on her cheek.

When they left, Keiko longed for the feeling of them on her lips. She longed to feel them again. But it had to be a dream. It had to be!

*~* Morning *~*

Hiei woke up. But it was weird not waking up with another woman in his bed. He yawned, then stretched. Shaking his head, he decided to meet Keiko.

Keiko woke up and saw a huge fluffy teddy bear wrapped around her arms. A tag was attached to it that read - Keiko

My place at nine tonight?

And underneath that was his address.

A wonderful, sweet feeling came and entered her body and mind. She felt so happy. But then at the same moment, anger washed over her. She didn't know why, but knew she couldn't meet Hiei again like that.

Keiko got out of bed and dressed. Today was her day off, and was free to give Hiei a little visit. She dressed quickly, wearing cargo pants and a baby pink tank top. She put on her sneakers and ran out the door, carrying the teddy bear.

Walking up to Hiei's apartment door, she knocked angrily.

Hiei was just about to put on his boots, till he heard loud bangs on his door.

He opened the door and in the doorway came a very angry Keiko.

"What the hell do you think you're doing?" she shouted angrily.

Hiei looked puzzled and saw the small gift he gave her in her arms.

"Do you think you can swoon me in you're bed by giving gifts?! What do you think I'm some kind of prostitute who sleeps with anyone who gives me things!?!" Keiko went on screeching.

Hiei looked at her angrily as she shoved the gifts and walked out.

"Why can't you just open your self up? Why can't you just learn to admit your damn fucking feelings?!!" he yelled after her as she stormed away.

Keiko heard those words and she stopped immediately. In an instant, Hiei was behind her holding her by the shoulders.

Keiko looked up at him and stared at the crimson eyes.

"You will never understand what love has done to me." Keiko said in a calm, harsh voice. Her icy stare made Hiei back away a little.

Angry and hurt tears sprang out of her eyes unknowingly and she slapped him hard. It felt damn good to let her anger and frustration out on him.

Hiei could practically feel the iciness that emitted from her. The moment he said those words, he knew it was a total mistake. As he heard those words, he wondered what had happened to her before again. Hiei than felt a hot stinging pain on his right cheek. Keiko had the nerve of slapping him!

And with that, Keiko left.

Tears continually fell and Keiko sobbed, falling on a bench. How did he do this to her? How could he make he feel this way. All those years she made a barrier around the one thing she couldn't endure. Love. Keiko sobbed harder and remembered the bewildered expression of Hiei. Then more images appeared. When they had both sat on the couch, eating and watching movies. The image of her and him in the bathroom. Her pushing him in.

Keiko shook her head and continued in her head that she could not love!

A memory floated in and Keiko saw Yusuke. No! Keiko kept in shaking her head harder and harder. She crouched on the bench, crying. I can't relive that moment. I can't. But it wouldn't listen. It surged forward, making her sick.

Hiei recovered from that unexpected slap and started running the direction she went.

He saw a bench with a crouched body on it. Curious, he went slowly near it and gaped.

Hiei saw Keiko, lying on the bench, her hair everywhere. Her eyes flooding with tears and her lips continusly mouthing the words, "No. no."

Hiei quickly went to her, wrapping his arms around her and soothing nonsense words in her ears. Hiei couldn't understand what could have caused her so much pain.

Keiko wiped away the tears that obscured her vision. She saw Hiei, gently hugging her and whispering something in her ear.

"Keiko, what's the matter? What happened that's making you cry everyday?"

Keiko slowly looked him in the eye. She saw concern in those crimson eyes.

Taking a deep breath, "If you really want to know, I'll tell you."

Hiei saw the seriousness in her voice and nodded quickly.

The sun was starting to slowly be covered by the menacing clouds. They formed together but this made no difference to Keiko. And so she began to speak, only stopping a few times to take a deep breath.

Author Note - HOPE YOU LIKE THIS CHAPTER!!!!!!!!! PLEASE READ AND REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ^^