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Chapter 3

Hiei's New Outfit

"Why do so MANY humans come here?" Hiei asked Keiko, apparently annoyed.

"Shopping is a very fun activity, and it is also an essential activity."

Hiei just rolled his eyes.

Soon they came to a men's department store. Keiko grabbed Hiei's arm and dragged him inside.

"C'mon, you don't get new clothes by staring at the store!" Keiko said giggling. She was obviously enjoying herself.

Hiei groaned. This was going to be hell and back.

*-*--*-* 5 Minutes Later *-*--*-*

Hiei groaned under the weight of all the clothes that were being piled unto his arm.

The sales lady came by looking at Hiei weirdly. Hiei growled at her to make sure she kept her distance. The lady backed away and whispered (but of course Hiei could hear her), "Does that young man need help?"

Keiko waved her hand, dismissing the idea. "Of course not!" she said, then giggled. "This is just his first time shopping!"

If Hiei could've moved his arms, he would've strangled her right then and there.

"Oh okay," the woman said sweetly and walked away.

After piling one more shirt unto him, Keiko pushed Hiei towards the dressing room. "Alright, let me see the clothes." she said holding out her arms.

Hiei eyed her uncertainly, he himself was struggling to hold all these clothes, she'd topple over. "Alright, here you go."

Hiei smirked dumping the large pile in her arms. Keiko held it easy and motioned him to a dressing room.

Hiei gaped. This girl was really skilled in the art of shopping.

"Let's see..."Keiko murmured, setting the clothes down on a nearby chair. "Let's try these first!"she said shoving them at Hiei and pushing him into a dressing room.

"Ready for the next ones?" Keiko called.

"How fast do you expect me to get dressed! I haven't even tried on the first pair of pants!" Hiei exclaimed from behind the closed doors.

*-*----*--* One Hour Later *-*--*--

Hiei finally emerged from the dressing room, exhausted. How did girls do this every day?

He had gotten about 3 pairs of jeans, of few black cargos and new shoes. With that he had gotten about 7 shirts to match his pants - AND, matching bandannas, Keiko's superb idea of course. ("You'll match, it'll be so cute!")

Keiko scooped up the clothes and turned to go pay for them.

"Finally..." Hiei muttered.

Suddenly, Keiko gasped. "Hiei! We haven't gotten you a first day outfit!"

"Excuse me?"

"You need a really killer outfit on the first day!"

Hiei scowled. "I'll use something I already have." he strained out.

"Oh no, that won't do!" Keiko said. She dumped his clothes on the counter. "Ring these up, will you? We'll be back in a second with one more thing."

The sales lady nodded uncertainly.

Keiko pushed Hiei towards a new rack. "C'mon - and you're showing me this one, instead of just saying that it fits alright!"

"Keiko, please...." Hiei whimpered. Sad really, but he was on the verge of begging.

After many random clothes flying and complaints from Hiei, Keiko examined his new outfit.

He had on a sleek, figure flattering collar shirt. It was black and hung tightly to his muscular torso, the sleeves came down to his knuckles. And (thanks to Keiko) the first few buttons were left undone.

His pants were black leather, tight, with two belts hanging loosely on his hips. The pants went over his new black boots, with a silver chain strap on them. (Think Yami's pants on Yu-Gi-Oh during Battle City)

A few girls who had been in there as long as Keiko and Hiei, whistled and let out a few cat calls.

"That one's the killer!"

"Lookin' sleek!"

Hiei blushed, glaring at Keiko. "Can we leave now!" he hissed.

"Of course!" she said, gathering up her bags. Then she turned to the sales lady. "Did you ring this one in too?"

She nodded. "I added it your price!"

"Thanks!" Keiko said waving, then she locked on to Hiei's arm, and pulled him out of the store.

"K-Keiko?" Hiei said a little nervously. "I have to change..."

"Don't worry, they added the price to my credit card!"

"Whatever, I want my old clothes back...."

Keiko giggled. "I threw them away!"

Hiei ripped his arm out of Keiko's. "YOU WHAT?!?!!"

"I threw them away."

"You moron! Now I have to wear this for the rest of the day!" Hiei cried, enraged.

"Exactly!"

Hiei glared at Keiko, he opened his mouth to say something, but was bumped by a young girl.

The girl glanced up. When she saw Hiei, a flirty smile spread over her face. "Hey, stud."

Hiei's cheeks turned as red as his eyes. "I-I....um...." he stuttered, starting to back up.

The girl shrugged and giggled, walking away.

Hiei let out a sigh of relief. "I'm leaving. I don't need your help anymore."

"Ya know, if you want Botan to like you, you have to have more intuition around girls who flirt with you." Keiko said at a retreating Hiei.

He whirled around. "Why the hell would I want Botan to like me?!" he said, a little too quickly.

Keiko just smirked.

Hiei shifted his foot uneasily. "So...how are you supposed to act anyway?"

Keiko put her finger to her chin, thinking. "Well you could start by acting confident, not embarrassed. And smile if they smile at you."

Hiei raised an eyebrow. "Uh..."

A punk looking girl past with two of her friends. Hiei was going to let her pass, but when the girl looked at him she smiled.

"Hey." she said.

Hiei smiled slightly. "Hello." he said, cooly and calmly.

"I don't think I've seen you around before," she said walking over to him.

Hiei threw Keiko a few 'now what?' glares. 'Just be nice, and act cool!' she mouthed.

Hiei rolled his eyes. Easy for her to say....

"I don't come to this mall much." he said, speaking in a light tone. "Not a big shopping fan."

The girl smiled. "I know how you feel. Is that your girlfriend?" she said motioning to Keiko.

A smirk landed on Hiei's lips, as he lightly shook his head. "No."

"Good." the girl said moving in closer, then she paused. "You smell good."

"T-Thanks..." he muttered. He was getting really uncomfortable. What right did she have to smell him in the first place? This was getting really annoying, letting girls have the upper hand. If anyone should be making anyone blush, it should be him. Well, with the exception of Botan......

Hiei mentally slapped himself, now his inner thoughts were getting the upper hand too.....great.

He was snapped out of his thoughts as the girl put her hand on his chest. "See ya later, Hades."

Hades? What a dumb nickname.... However, she was not walking away thinking she had control over him. Hiei gently leaned down and kissed her cheek. "See ya."

She blushed like crazy and walked briskly away, touching her cheek.

Keiko sweatdropped. "Uh...Hiei? That was a bit...bold. Don't you think?"

He shrugged. "No."





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Hiei and Keiko walked in to Kurama's room, holding about five shopping bags.

Nero was the first to notice, and glanced up to greet them. "Nice threads Hiei!"

Hiei got a bewildered look on his face. "I'm not wearing threads."

Nero nodded. "I know. Why do I say this Kurama?"

Kurama laughed. "It's like saying, cool outfit."

"Ah....yes, of course." Nero said smiling.

Keiko dropped the bags she was carrying on Kurama's bed. "You'll have to keep these in your room Kurama. Seeing as Hiei doesn't have a house..."

Hiei followed suit and dumped his bags on Kurama's bed. "I'm leaving-"

"You sure you don't want to stay at my place?" Kurama interrupted.

Hiei looked up, annoyed. "What do you-" He stopped in mid sentence, and enormous blush covering his face. He had caught a glimpse of Botan who had been staring at him since he came in.

"What's your problem?" he said, sounding mostly mad - but you could hear the anxiousness in his voice.

Botan blushed furiously, snapping out of her daze. "Nothing! Geez, don't bite my head off!"

Hiei raised an eyebrow. "You were staring at me for nothing?"

Nero grinned. "I think she liked your new look, mate. Aye, love?" he asked, wrapping an arm around Botan's shoulders.

Botan jumped at his touch. "Your hand is cold," she said softly, looking at Nero.

Hiei scoffed, rolling his eyes as he huffed out of the room.

Kurama and Keiko sweatdropped. "Yeah, well....I gotta go. See ya Monday Botan!" Keiko said quickly, giving a short wave.

Botan hopped up. "Er- I'll go with you Keiko!"

The two girls left the room, and Kurama and Nero were silent until they heard the door shut downstairs.

Kurama sighed.

Nero flopped down on the bed. "This'll be an interesting week...."

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Sherkoni - Another chapter completed! And I drew a picture for this chapter! Go to fanartcentral .com, and look under artists - then Sherkoni. It's when Hiei gets his new outfit. His hair looks sloppy, and Keiko....well she doesn't really look like Keiko, but check it out!

If you're too lazy, just tell me you want it in a review and I will e-mail it too you! (That's what I'd do! ^_^)

Preview: It's school time finally, and the punk girl shows up again. Does Botan have a problem with someone calling her man Hades? Find out next time on Yu Yu Hakusho! (Always wanted to say that!)