I haven't updated this story in a while so I decided I should! Enjoy
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(You might not remember what you said in your review so, just skip over this if ya want!)
PassionateAngel- It doesn't matter when you review as long as I know what you think! So take your time reviewing if ya need to! Sorry I waited so long to update, I guess I kinda forgot about it! Anyways, here chap. 3 and I'll try to update sooner!
DeityofRoses- Yes, I was honored! I really like you story (btw, when are you gonna update!?) Sorry to keep you waiting for this chapter! Hopefully it will have some funny parts like last chapter. Tell me what ya think okay? Thanks!
Meiko M- You wonder why Rosko and Nyoko are suspicious? You might find out what their deal is in this chapter! And I wouldn't say that I'm a 'brilliant' author, that's just saying too much! And I have to thank you for being such a wonderful reviewer! You're one of the best!
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The next day the group had plans to get together again. Kurama had somehow contacted Hiei and convinced him to come along. They had all agreed that a day at the mall would be fun.
Kurama still had a half an hour before he had to meet everyone there when he found Hiei looking at some pictures in his room. Upon closer observation, Kurama noticed Hiei was scowling. Then he saw the reason why.
The picture he was currently looking at was one of the whole group. Yusuke was behind Keiko, he arms down around her waist, hugging her from behind. Next to them, Botan was smiling, flashing her favorite 'V' sign. Kurama was beside her, smiling about Hiei, who was next to him, glaring at Kuwabara. Yukina was next to Kuwabara. She was smiling happily and blushing because Kuwabara had his arm around her waist.
"You should be glad that Yukina is happy, Hiei."
"Hn. I just wish she was happy with someone besides the moron."
Kurama sighed. "Why do you hate him so much? He's not that bad."
"He's a fool. He is loud and annoying, as well."
"Yeah, sometimes, but, he's a pretty good fighter. He would be able to protect Yukina if he needed to. And you know he would die for her. That has to mean something to you. To know that there is someone else out there who is willing to give up everything for her."
Kurama leaned against the wall and crossed his arms over his chest. He waited a while before Hiei answered.
"His fighting skills aren't the best. He could easily be defeated by a demon of an upper class. He wouldn't be able to protect himself, let alone Yukina. She doesn't need him. She deserves better."
"I don't think you should be the one to tell her what she needs."
Hiei spun around and settled a burning glare in Kurama.
"I'm her brother! What do you mean I shouldn't be the one to say what she needs?"
Kurama held Hiei's glare coolly.
"What about when she needed her brother? She looked so hard for you and for so long. How can you not tell her the truth?"
The rage in Hiei's was replaced by something not normally seen in his eyes. Kurama couldn't tell if it was guilt or sadness, for Hiei turned back to the picture.
There was another wait before Hiei answered.
"I can't tell her. That would be put her in danger. She doesn't need that."
"Why would that put her in danger?"
Hiei sent him a look over his shoulder.
"Think about it, Kitsune. I am not the most well-liked demon. I know a number of enemies I have that would jump at the chance to get revenge. If it got out that she was my sister, I don't even want to think about what would happen."
"That's just an excuse and you know it." Kurama said, wanting to get the right reaction out of his friend. Sure enough, he got it.
Hiei turned around again.
"What are you saying, Kitsune?"
"I'm saying that you are afraid to tell her because you don't know what her reaction will be. You're afraid that she will hate you for lying to her all this time."
Kurama stopped to that run through Hiei's mind for a minute.
"That excuse is pitiful too, because you know that none of us, including you, would ever let anything happen to her. You need to tell her."
Hiei's shoulders slumped a bit. He looked back at the picture.
"You're right. I need to tell her."
"You should do it today. The sooner the better. Come on we need to go."
Kurama started to leave his room but stopped when he heard Hiei.
"Kitsune, thank you."
Kurama nodded, knowing that Hiei didn't say thank you, ever. He didn't want to rub it in. But that didn't stop him from smiling triumphantly on his way down the stairs.
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"Where are they!?"
"Yusuke you have no room to talk. You're not always on time and you know it!"
Only three people of the group were already at the mall. Yusuke and Keiko were sitting at a table, waiting for everyone to arrive. Kuwabara had also arrived, but he was off getting something to eat.
"I wonder if there is something wrong. Kurama is usually very punctual."
"Hiei's probably giving him a bunch of crap about not wanting to go because Kuwabara's here. Don't worry, they'll be here." Yusuke leaned back in his chair and put his feet on the table.
Keiko looked around nervously.
"What about Yukina and Botan? They might have gotten lost! Yusuke, lets go look for them!"
"Keiko! They aren't lost. You've taken Yukina here more times than I can count. Let it go, okay?"
Keiko calmed down at Yusuke's confident voice.
"Okay."
Keiko thought to herself about last night. She was curious about what Yusuke might know about Kurama and Botan. Since there was no one here, she decided to make use of the time.
"Hey, Yusuke? Do you know is Kurama has a girlfriend or something?" she asked innocently.
Yusuke looked at her, his eyes showing his suspicion.
"No," he said slowly, "why?"
"No reason. Just curious." Keiko shrugged.
"Alright, whatever."
Keiko stayed quiet for a minute, thinking.
"Has he ever said anything about Botan when he's with you?"
"Okay, what is this about?"
Yusuke leaned back to the table, righting his chair.
"Nothing!"
"You're lying."
Keiko looked appalled that he would say that.
"I am not. I'm just........"
"Curious?" Yusuke finished for her.
Keiko nodded. "Yes. I am just curious."
Keiko was blushing, knowing that Yusuke was on to her now. Yusuke studied her face, she wouldn't look him in the eye.
"Botan likes Kurama, doesn't she?"
Keiko's eyes widened and she looked at he boyfriend.
"You can't say anything! Promise me, Yusuke! You have to keep this to yourself!" Keiko said frantically.
"I was right! Ha!"
"Yusuke!"
"Fine, I promise not to tell a soul! Happy?"
"Yusuke if you break this promise, I swear I'll break your leg."
Keiko sounded so serious that Yusuke nodded, just a little scared.
He gulped. "Okay."
"You better keep your big mouth shut. Botan deserves to be happy and if things work out she will be, with Kurama."
"Urameshi! I hope you're hungry because I bought so much, I don't think I'll be able to eat this by myself!"
Keiko sent a meaningful glance at Yusuke. He nodded. Then a huge amount of food was dumped on the table between them.
"Shit, Kuwabara! Buy enough?"
"Heh, heh, heh, probably!" Kuwabara laughed.
"You better be able to eat all of that. They don't allow food in the stores." Keiko said.
Kuwabara waved her warning away and started to eat.
"So, no one else showed up?"
"Does it look like anyone else has shown up?"
"Oh, you guys, don't start this now!"
"Yeah, Urameshi! I only asked a question, you don't have to be so rude!"
"Shut up, moron, or I'll do it for you." Hiei was standing behind the human and wasn't surprised to see him eating.
Kurama went and sat down next to Keiko. Hiei just stayed standing.
Kuwabara was going to say something to Hiei, but thought better of it seeing the pissed off look in the demon's eyes.
"Where are Botan and Yukina?" Kurama asked.
"They haven't come yet." Yusuke answered.
"Really? Do think they got lost?" The concern was evident in Kurama's voice.
"See Yusuke? They could be lost!" Keiko said.
"Yukina's lost!? I'll find her! Hold on my love, I'm coming!" Kuwabara yelled, getting out of his seat.
Hiei, having sensed that Yukina and Botan were almost there, tripped Kuwabara before he could run off.
The large human fell face forward and landed with a thud. Watching this put Hiei in a much better mood. The occupants of the table cracked up. Kuwabara picked himself up and glared down at the little demon.
"What was that for, shrimp!?"
Just then the two missing member of the group turned a corner and saw them.
"Sorry we're late! It took a little longer for me to get ready than I had planned." Botan announced.
"And it was a really long walk!" Yukina added.
"Yukina! Sweetheart!" Kuwabara went forward and hugged her. Hiei closed his eyes and counted to ten, like Kurama has suggested.
Botan walked to the table and set her purse on it.
"So, are we ready to shop or what?!" she asked.
Keiko jumped up and pulled her purse onto her shoulder.
"I'm ready!" she grabbed Yusuke, who pretending to have a heart-attack, and pulled him up. "So is Yusuke!"
"Great! Come everybody, times a'wasting!"
The three girls walked away ahead of the boys. Already, Yusuke and Kuwabara looked like they would rather be shot than be where they were right then. Kurama was looking ahead, watching Botan. Hiei was staring at the ground thinking.
"Let's go in this store! Oh, look at those sandals!" They heard from ahead, and saw the girls go into a clothing store.
Immediately, Kuwabara and Yusuke slumped down onto the bench outside the store.
Kurama looked back at them.
"Aren't you two coming in?"
"No, thank you. We're just fine out here."
"Okay, you coming Hiei?"
"Hn." But Hiei followed Kurama into the store.
~**~
"Botan, you should try this on, it would go great with your eyes." Keiko suggested, handing the deity a light pink halter top.
"You sure?" Botan looked at the top, unsure. "I've never worn a halter top. Would I look good in it?"
"Go in and try it on! See if you like it!"
Botan headed to the dressing rooms and stopped on the way to look at a skirt. It was white with a little pink star in the bottom right corner. She decided the pink matched the top close enough so she took it to try it on also.
The dressing rooms were right next to each other. You went in the doorway and went left for the guys and right for the girls. A mirror was in between the two rooms. Botan went into the girls dressing rooms and locked herself into one of the cubicles.
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Kurama browsed through the clothes in the store, stopping now and then to look more closely at something. Hiei trailed behind him, not touching anything. He was still going over in his head what he would say to Yukina when the time came for him to tell her the truth.
"This is a nice shirt. What do you think Hiei?" Kurama asked, drawing Hiei's gaze to him.
Kurama had a white button up shirt in his hand. Hiei grimaced.
"It's white."
Kurama nodded. "Yeah, but it would be a nice dress shirt, don't you think?"
"It's white." He repeated, "And I don't do 'dress clothes', so I wouldn't know."
"I think I'll try it on."
Hiei shrugged and followed Kurama to the back of the store to the dressing rooms. On the way they passed a shelf displaying shorts.
"I need another pair of khaki shorts too. Might as well get them now."
Hiei rolled his eyes and waited while Kurama found a pair his size.
They headed towards the rooms again and Kurama went into the guys side. Hiei waited outside until he saw a display of muscle shirts. What really caught his eye were the black ones. He went closer to look at them.
~**~
Botan put on the halter top and skirt on. She turned to look at herself in the mirror then remembered there wasn't one in the room. She left her little room and went to the big mirror outside.
She looked at herself and really liked what she saw. The top did match her eyes pretty good, just like Keiko said. She would need to by a pair of cute sandals to match though.
Then she saw something out of the corner of her eye. She turned and saw Kurama coming out of the guys dressing rooms wearing the white shirt and khaki shorts.
Botan couldn't help but notice how hott he looked.
Then he looked up at her. And he smiled his wonderful smile.
"Hey. How do I look?" he asked.
She nodded. "Good." Was all she could say.
"You look really nice too." He said.
He had never seen her dress like this before. Normally she wore her pink kimono around him. This was a big improvement. The skirt showed off her slender legs, Kurama noticed, then realized he was staring and quickly averted his eyes.
"Thanks. At first I wasn't sure about the top, but I really like it."
"It's the color of your eyes." Kurama noticed.
"Yeah, Keiko said the same thing when she handed it to me."
"Oh, Botan! You look awesome!" Keiko announced.
Yukina was behind her with her arms full of clothes to try on.
"That's a really cute outfit Botan!" Yukina said.
"Kurama, you look nice. Got a hot date tonight or what?" Keiko teased, glancing at Botan.
"No, can't say that I do. Well, I better get these clothes paid for."
The girls watched as Kurama went back into his dressing room.
"Wow." Botan said.
"Yeah. Anyways, Botan, you're buying that outfit. If not for yourself, then so I can borrow that skirt!" Keiko said.
"I was going to buy it anyways. It's cute and comfortable."
"Plus, Kurama seemed to like it." Yukina said.
The girls giggled and went to their dressing rooms.
~**~
Later that day, the group stopped to eat at the food court. They had to push two tables together so they could all sit together.
Botan and Kurama ended up sitting next to each other, mostly because of Keiko's planning.
It was a fun day and everybody walked away from that mall with something new.
Botan, Keiko and Yukina all had many bags of brand new clothing, shoes, jewelry, etc.
Kuwabara and Yusuke didn't get any new clothes, but they did buy movies and games that they wanted.
Kurama got some clothes and a new pair of shoes.
Even Hiei got something. He bought that black muscle shirt.
"Well, that was fun." Keiko said, yawning.
"Yeah, having to carry tons of bags all day was a blast." Yusuke said sarcastically.
"You're lucky I'm too tired to slap you."
"I had fun too. I love hanging out with you guys. I don't get to do it very often." Botan said.
"We can change that. All we need to do is tell Toddler to give you more vacation."
"Well, I'm pretty tired. Me and Yukina should get heading back."
"Yeah, schools tomorrow. So I need to get home too." Kurama gathered his things and turned to the group. "Today was fun. Seeya guys around. Botan, we'll have to do something else before you go, okay?"
Botan blushed. "Uh, yeah, we will. Bye Kurama.
"Bye, talk to you guys tomorrow."
"Let's go Botan. I don't think I'll be able to do much else than sleep tonight." Yukina said.
She and Botan said their good byes and left.
Kuwabara, Keiko and Yusuke left together.
But none of them knew that they were being watched all day.
~**~
Nyoko and Rosko watched as the three friends left the mall.
"Do you really think that human is Youko Kurama?" Nyoko asked.
Rosko tilted his head, thinking. "I don't know for sure. Diffidently didn't look like him. But then again if it is a disguise, it's a pretty good one."
"You're not helping!" Nyoko turned away from the small pool of water they were watching the group of friends from. "We need to know for sure before we can do anything."
"How should we do this? Walk right up and ask him? If that is him, then its obvious he doesn't want people to know its him."
"If it is him, then he has to be able to transform into Youko. We need to get him to do that. The question is how."
"Do you think his friends know? He hangs out with Yusuke Urameshi, he was in the dark tournament, there has to be something special about him. Plus, his name is Kurama, they all called him that."
"That doesn't mean he's Youko Kurama. He could just have a pretty large amount of spirit energy, like the ugly one does. And I don't think there is only one person with the name Kurama in all three worlds. There is more than one Kurama, I assure you."
"He defeated Karasu. I say he has to be an excellent fighter. I'm thinking he is Youko."
"I do think he could be, but I want to be completely positive."
"That girl, the pretty, blue haired one. It's obvious he's attracted to her. Do you think we could use her to get Youko out?"
"Possibly. But if this isn't Youko Kurama then we're going to have a lot of problems."
"So, what should our next move be? We have observed the boy, what do you want done next?"
"Like you said, we can use the girl to get Youko out." ~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~** What a long chapter! Hope it wasn't too boring! I'm not too happy with the shopping scene but oh well.
Please review! I would like to hear your opinions! (did I spell that right? It doesn't look right.........)
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Disclaimer: The only things I own are Rosko, Nyoko, and Suki.
Review Answers~
(You might not remember what you said in your review so, just skip over this if ya want!)
PassionateAngel- It doesn't matter when you review as long as I know what you think! So take your time reviewing if ya need to! Sorry I waited so long to update, I guess I kinda forgot about it! Anyways, here chap. 3 and I'll try to update sooner!
DeityofRoses- Yes, I was honored! I really like you story (btw, when are you gonna update!?) Sorry to keep you waiting for this chapter! Hopefully it will have some funny parts like last chapter. Tell me what ya think okay? Thanks!
Meiko M- You wonder why Rosko and Nyoko are suspicious? You might find out what their deal is in this chapter! And I wouldn't say that I'm a 'brilliant' author, that's just saying too much! And I have to thank you for being such a wonderful reviewer! You're one of the best!
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The next day the group had plans to get together again. Kurama had somehow contacted Hiei and convinced him to come along. They had all agreed that a day at the mall would be fun.
Kurama still had a half an hour before he had to meet everyone there when he found Hiei looking at some pictures in his room. Upon closer observation, Kurama noticed Hiei was scowling. Then he saw the reason why.
The picture he was currently looking at was one of the whole group. Yusuke was behind Keiko, he arms down around her waist, hugging her from behind. Next to them, Botan was smiling, flashing her favorite 'V' sign. Kurama was beside her, smiling about Hiei, who was next to him, glaring at Kuwabara. Yukina was next to Kuwabara. She was smiling happily and blushing because Kuwabara had his arm around her waist.
"You should be glad that Yukina is happy, Hiei."
"Hn. I just wish she was happy with someone besides the moron."
Kurama sighed. "Why do you hate him so much? He's not that bad."
"He's a fool. He is loud and annoying, as well."
"Yeah, sometimes, but, he's a pretty good fighter. He would be able to protect Yukina if he needed to. And you know he would die for her. That has to mean something to you. To know that there is someone else out there who is willing to give up everything for her."
Kurama leaned against the wall and crossed his arms over his chest. He waited a while before Hiei answered.
"His fighting skills aren't the best. He could easily be defeated by a demon of an upper class. He wouldn't be able to protect himself, let alone Yukina. She doesn't need him. She deserves better."
"I don't think you should be the one to tell her what she needs."
Hiei spun around and settled a burning glare in Kurama.
"I'm her brother! What do you mean I shouldn't be the one to say what she needs?"
Kurama held Hiei's glare coolly.
"What about when she needed her brother? She looked so hard for you and for so long. How can you not tell her the truth?"
The rage in Hiei's was replaced by something not normally seen in his eyes. Kurama couldn't tell if it was guilt or sadness, for Hiei turned back to the picture.
There was another wait before Hiei answered.
"I can't tell her. That would be put her in danger. She doesn't need that."
"Why would that put her in danger?"
Hiei sent him a look over his shoulder.
"Think about it, Kitsune. I am not the most well-liked demon. I know a number of enemies I have that would jump at the chance to get revenge. If it got out that she was my sister, I don't even want to think about what would happen."
"That's just an excuse and you know it." Kurama said, wanting to get the right reaction out of his friend. Sure enough, he got it.
Hiei turned around again.
"What are you saying, Kitsune?"
"I'm saying that you are afraid to tell her because you don't know what her reaction will be. You're afraid that she will hate you for lying to her all this time."
Kurama stopped to that run through Hiei's mind for a minute.
"That excuse is pitiful too, because you know that none of us, including you, would ever let anything happen to her. You need to tell her."
Hiei's shoulders slumped a bit. He looked back at the picture.
"You're right. I need to tell her."
"You should do it today. The sooner the better. Come on we need to go."
Kurama started to leave his room but stopped when he heard Hiei.
"Kitsune, thank you."
Kurama nodded, knowing that Hiei didn't say thank you, ever. He didn't want to rub it in. But that didn't stop him from smiling triumphantly on his way down the stairs.
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"Where are they!?"
"Yusuke you have no room to talk. You're not always on time and you know it!"
Only three people of the group were already at the mall. Yusuke and Keiko were sitting at a table, waiting for everyone to arrive. Kuwabara had also arrived, but he was off getting something to eat.
"I wonder if there is something wrong. Kurama is usually very punctual."
"Hiei's probably giving him a bunch of crap about not wanting to go because Kuwabara's here. Don't worry, they'll be here." Yusuke leaned back in his chair and put his feet on the table.
Keiko looked around nervously.
"What about Yukina and Botan? They might have gotten lost! Yusuke, lets go look for them!"
"Keiko! They aren't lost. You've taken Yukina here more times than I can count. Let it go, okay?"
Keiko calmed down at Yusuke's confident voice.
"Okay."
Keiko thought to herself about last night. She was curious about what Yusuke might know about Kurama and Botan. Since there was no one here, she decided to make use of the time.
"Hey, Yusuke? Do you know is Kurama has a girlfriend or something?" she asked innocently.
Yusuke looked at her, his eyes showing his suspicion.
"No," he said slowly, "why?"
"No reason. Just curious." Keiko shrugged.
"Alright, whatever."
Keiko stayed quiet for a minute, thinking.
"Has he ever said anything about Botan when he's with you?"
"Okay, what is this about?"
Yusuke leaned back to the table, righting his chair.
"Nothing!"
"You're lying."
Keiko looked appalled that he would say that.
"I am not. I'm just........"
"Curious?" Yusuke finished for her.
Keiko nodded. "Yes. I am just curious."
Keiko was blushing, knowing that Yusuke was on to her now. Yusuke studied her face, she wouldn't look him in the eye.
"Botan likes Kurama, doesn't she?"
Keiko's eyes widened and she looked at he boyfriend.
"You can't say anything! Promise me, Yusuke! You have to keep this to yourself!" Keiko said frantically.
"I was right! Ha!"
"Yusuke!"
"Fine, I promise not to tell a soul! Happy?"
"Yusuke if you break this promise, I swear I'll break your leg."
Keiko sounded so serious that Yusuke nodded, just a little scared.
He gulped. "Okay."
"You better keep your big mouth shut. Botan deserves to be happy and if things work out she will be, with Kurama."
"Urameshi! I hope you're hungry because I bought so much, I don't think I'll be able to eat this by myself!"
Keiko sent a meaningful glance at Yusuke. He nodded. Then a huge amount of food was dumped on the table between them.
"Shit, Kuwabara! Buy enough?"
"Heh, heh, heh, probably!" Kuwabara laughed.
"You better be able to eat all of that. They don't allow food in the stores." Keiko said.
Kuwabara waved her warning away and started to eat.
"So, no one else showed up?"
"Does it look like anyone else has shown up?"
"Oh, you guys, don't start this now!"
"Yeah, Urameshi! I only asked a question, you don't have to be so rude!"
"Shut up, moron, or I'll do it for you." Hiei was standing behind the human and wasn't surprised to see him eating.
Kurama went and sat down next to Keiko. Hiei just stayed standing.
Kuwabara was going to say something to Hiei, but thought better of it seeing the pissed off look in the demon's eyes.
"Where are Botan and Yukina?" Kurama asked.
"They haven't come yet." Yusuke answered.
"Really? Do think they got lost?" The concern was evident in Kurama's voice.
"See Yusuke? They could be lost!" Keiko said.
"Yukina's lost!? I'll find her! Hold on my love, I'm coming!" Kuwabara yelled, getting out of his seat.
Hiei, having sensed that Yukina and Botan were almost there, tripped Kuwabara before he could run off.
The large human fell face forward and landed with a thud. Watching this put Hiei in a much better mood. The occupants of the table cracked up. Kuwabara picked himself up and glared down at the little demon.
"What was that for, shrimp!?"
Just then the two missing member of the group turned a corner and saw them.
"Sorry we're late! It took a little longer for me to get ready than I had planned." Botan announced.
"And it was a really long walk!" Yukina added.
"Yukina! Sweetheart!" Kuwabara went forward and hugged her. Hiei closed his eyes and counted to ten, like Kurama has suggested.
Botan walked to the table and set her purse on it.
"So, are we ready to shop or what?!" she asked.
Keiko jumped up and pulled her purse onto her shoulder.
"I'm ready!" she grabbed Yusuke, who pretending to have a heart-attack, and pulled him up. "So is Yusuke!"
"Great! Come everybody, times a'wasting!"
The three girls walked away ahead of the boys. Already, Yusuke and Kuwabara looked like they would rather be shot than be where they were right then. Kurama was looking ahead, watching Botan. Hiei was staring at the ground thinking.
"Let's go in this store! Oh, look at those sandals!" They heard from ahead, and saw the girls go into a clothing store.
Immediately, Kuwabara and Yusuke slumped down onto the bench outside the store.
Kurama looked back at them.
"Aren't you two coming in?"
"No, thank you. We're just fine out here."
"Okay, you coming Hiei?"
"Hn." But Hiei followed Kurama into the store.
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"Botan, you should try this on, it would go great with your eyes." Keiko suggested, handing the deity a light pink halter top.
"You sure?" Botan looked at the top, unsure. "I've never worn a halter top. Would I look good in it?"
"Go in and try it on! See if you like it!"
Botan headed to the dressing rooms and stopped on the way to look at a skirt. It was white with a little pink star in the bottom right corner. She decided the pink matched the top close enough so she took it to try it on also.
The dressing rooms were right next to each other. You went in the doorway and went left for the guys and right for the girls. A mirror was in between the two rooms. Botan went into the girls dressing rooms and locked herself into one of the cubicles.
~**~
Kurama browsed through the clothes in the store, stopping now and then to look more closely at something. Hiei trailed behind him, not touching anything. He was still going over in his head what he would say to Yukina when the time came for him to tell her the truth.
"This is a nice shirt. What do you think Hiei?" Kurama asked, drawing Hiei's gaze to him.
Kurama had a white button up shirt in his hand. Hiei grimaced.
"It's white."
Kurama nodded. "Yeah, but it would be a nice dress shirt, don't you think?"
"It's white." He repeated, "And I don't do 'dress clothes', so I wouldn't know."
"I think I'll try it on."
Hiei shrugged and followed Kurama to the back of the store to the dressing rooms. On the way they passed a shelf displaying shorts.
"I need another pair of khaki shorts too. Might as well get them now."
Hiei rolled his eyes and waited while Kurama found a pair his size.
They headed towards the rooms again and Kurama went into the guys side. Hiei waited outside until he saw a display of muscle shirts. What really caught his eye were the black ones. He went closer to look at them.
~**~
Botan put on the halter top and skirt on. She turned to look at herself in the mirror then remembered there wasn't one in the room. She left her little room and went to the big mirror outside.
She looked at herself and really liked what she saw. The top did match her eyes pretty good, just like Keiko said. She would need to by a pair of cute sandals to match though.
Then she saw something out of the corner of her eye. She turned and saw Kurama coming out of the guys dressing rooms wearing the white shirt and khaki shorts.
Botan couldn't help but notice how hott he looked.
Then he looked up at her. And he smiled his wonderful smile.
"Hey. How do I look?" he asked.
She nodded. "Good." Was all she could say.
"You look really nice too." He said.
He had never seen her dress like this before. Normally she wore her pink kimono around him. This was a big improvement. The skirt showed off her slender legs, Kurama noticed, then realized he was staring and quickly averted his eyes.
"Thanks. At first I wasn't sure about the top, but I really like it."
"It's the color of your eyes." Kurama noticed.
"Yeah, Keiko said the same thing when she handed it to me."
"Oh, Botan! You look awesome!" Keiko announced.
Yukina was behind her with her arms full of clothes to try on.
"That's a really cute outfit Botan!" Yukina said.
"Kurama, you look nice. Got a hot date tonight or what?" Keiko teased, glancing at Botan.
"No, can't say that I do. Well, I better get these clothes paid for."
The girls watched as Kurama went back into his dressing room.
"Wow." Botan said.
"Yeah. Anyways, Botan, you're buying that outfit. If not for yourself, then so I can borrow that skirt!" Keiko said.
"I was going to buy it anyways. It's cute and comfortable."
"Plus, Kurama seemed to like it." Yukina said.
The girls giggled and went to their dressing rooms.
~**~
Later that day, the group stopped to eat at the food court. They had to push two tables together so they could all sit together.
Botan and Kurama ended up sitting next to each other, mostly because of Keiko's planning.
It was a fun day and everybody walked away from that mall with something new.
Botan, Keiko and Yukina all had many bags of brand new clothing, shoes, jewelry, etc.
Kuwabara and Yusuke didn't get any new clothes, but they did buy movies and games that they wanted.
Kurama got some clothes and a new pair of shoes.
Even Hiei got something. He bought that black muscle shirt.
"Well, that was fun." Keiko said, yawning.
"Yeah, having to carry tons of bags all day was a blast." Yusuke said sarcastically.
"You're lucky I'm too tired to slap you."
"I had fun too. I love hanging out with you guys. I don't get to do it very often." Botan said.
"We can change that. All we need to do is tell Toddler to give you more vacation."
"Well, I'm pretty tired. Me and Yukina should get heading back."
"Yeah, schools tomorrow. So I need to get home too." Kurama gathered his things and turned to the group. "Today was fun. Seeya guys around. Botan, we'll have to do something else before you go, okay?"
Botan blushed. "Uh, yeah, we will. Bye Kurama.
"Bye, talk to you guys tomorrow."
"Let's go Botan. I don't think I'll be able to do much else than sleep tonight." Yukina said.
She and Botan said their good byes and left.
Kuwabara, Keiko and Yusuke left together.
But none of them knew that they were being watched all day.
~**~
Nyoko and Rosko watched as the three friends left the mall.
"Do you really think that human is Youko Kurama?" Nyoko asked.
Rosko tilted his head, thinking. "I don't know for sure. Diffidently didn't look like him. But then again if it is a disguise, it's a pretty good one."
"You're not helping!" Nyoko turned away from the small pool of water they were watching the group of friends from. "We need to know for sure before we can do anything."
"How should we do this? Walk right up and ask him? If that is him, then its obvious he doesn't want people to know its him."
"If it is him, then he has to be able to transform into Youko. We need to get him to do that. The question is how."
"Do you think his friends know? He hangs out with Yusuke Urameshi, he was in the dark tournament, there has to be something special about him. Plus, his name is Kurama, they all called him that."
"That doesn't mean he's Youko Kurama. He could just have a pretty large amount of spirit energy, like the ugly one does. And I don't think there is only one person with the name Kurama in all three worlds. There is more than one Kurama, I assure you."
"He defeated Karasu. I say he has to be an excellent fighter. I'm thinking he is Youko."
"I do think he could be, but I want to be completely positive."
"That girl, the pretty, blue haired one. It's obvious he's attracted to her. Do you think we could use her to get Youko out?"
"Possibly. But if this isn't Youko Kurama then we're going to have a lot of problems."
"So, what should our next move be? We have observed the boy, what do you want done next?"
"Like you said, we can use the girl to get Youko out." ~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~** What a long chapter! Hope it wasn't too boring! I'm not too happy with the shopping scene but oh well.
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