Chapter 6:

Confused Thoughts and Blackmail

"So you took pictures?" "Yup. But Sukari took the camera." "...So if she has the camera, then why are you telling me this?" "Because I have... this!" With a flourish, Yusuke whipped out his camcorder. "...point...?" "I video taped it!" "Really?" "Yep. This'll be good, just watch." Yusuke snickered. He was discussing his blackmail footage with Kurama.

'Kurama may be Hiei's best friend, but he's always in for a good joke; or in this case blackmail. Heh heh heh...' "So what are you planning on doing with it?" "Oh- I've got plans for this here footage, Kurama my friend..." Yusuke leaned over and whispered something to Kurama. Kurama's eyes lit up suddenly, and a wicked look passed over his face. "Hm... I like the way you brain works, Yusuke. I like it a lot."

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Hiei and Sukari were both staring at the screen of Sukari's laptop with true anime-looks-of-shock on their faces. (sweatdrops, blank eyes, everything) "Hiei?" "...Yeah?" "Is it just me, or is every single one of these pictures a shot of Yusuke's thumb?" "No, one of them was a finger, I think." "I rest my case." Sukari sighed sadly and leaned back in her chair. "Man..." "..Hn. What's wrong with you?" "Well, I uh, I... kinda... really wanted those. Heh." "Hn." "So, what now?" She looked around. "Hiei?" But he'd already left.

"Man... I really wanted those."

"Hn. Why should I care?" Hiei frowned and leaned back in his tree. He hated it, but... he was starting to be a bit... interested, in this crush Sukari had on him. He wasn't about to admit it though, of course. "Hn. If I ignore her she'll probably go away." He said aloud. Problem was, he knew that was far from the truth. First of all, Sukari wasn't the type of person to give up that easily. He'd been able to gather that. And second... he really didn't want to ignore her. "Gah! What am I thinking!?" He jumped out of his tree. He'd just have to talk to her, was all. Tell her to back off.

He was about to head for the house when he suddenly stopped. 'But what if I make her cry again?' He started to pace. 'I wouldn't want that.' He shook is head. 'Wait, since when do I care if she cries?' He crossed his arms and glared at the ground, as though it was somehow it's fault. 'I'm sure in a mess here, aren't I...'

Two Hours Later

"Hey Botan, have you seen Hiei lately?" "No, sorry. I haven't seen him since... this morning." "You sound mad." "Yes, well; he was so rude to you. I don't know why you even bother..." "Oh, it's alright. He apologized." "Reeeally?" "Mm-Hm." Sukari and Botan were sitting in the living room when Yusuke and Kurama walked past. "Hey guys." Sukari called.

Yusuke and Kurama turned, both trying to keep straight faces. "H-hey Sukari." Sukari blinked, looking confused. "What's up? Do I have something on my face?" "N-no. *snicker*" "...Okaaay..." Yusuke and Kurama retreated to the kitchen. "Do you have any idea what they're laughing at?" "No. But they're definitely hiding something."

"Whew, that was close." Yusuke mumbled, reaching for the handle to the refrigerator. "We should be more careful if we plan to pull this off." Kurama warned. "Yup. But no worries. We're gonna hook them up if it's the last thing I do."