Chapter II: Dream

General's P.O.V

Blood.

There was blood everywhere.

On the ground.

On the trees.

On her face.

In he hands.

His blood was dripping from her hands as she held him against her. She caressed his face with her bloody hands. Touching his cold lips. Dirtying his once lively face with his own blood. But now he was gone. Never to come back. She pulled his limp body close to her as she sobbed against his chest.

'Hiei.please wake up. You can't go.' '

He's dead, little girl. Never to come back.' The cynical voice said in her head.

'No.no.no.no.' she screamed.

Hiei's P.O.V

I woke when I heard Botan screamed besides me. She was sitting on the bed, panting. Her face was covered with sweat. Her baby-blue hair plastered against her damp neck. She must have had quite a nightmare to leave her so shaken.

'Are you okay?' I asked.

She jumped at the sound of my voice.

"Hiei."
I pulled her to me and she immediately cuddled against me. I gently brushed her bangs away from her face and kissed her forehead. Her breathing had returned to normal.

"Are you sure you're okay?"

"Yeah I just had a bad dream."

"You want to talk about it?"

"It's nothing really.'

I didn't believe her but I let it go. She didn't have to tell me if she wasn't ready to. I didn't want to read her mind because I trusted her. She promised that she wouldn't keep any secret from me. And I believed her

Botan's P.O.V

Oh! Kami! What a nightmare. That's the second time I had this dream in one week. I've never had reoccurring dream before. Could it mean something? No don't think like that. Nothing is going to happen to Hiei. I won't allow it. I love him to much. And I just lied to him. I hate lying to him.

General's P.O.V

A week had passed since Botan's dream. She hasn't told anyone about her dream; not even her boyfriend. No matter how much she wanted too. What was worse the fact that he knew she was keeping something from him but he hadn't pressed the subject. Giving her as much time as she needed.

Today she was going shopping with Keiko. She picked her up and they drove to the mall. Keiko needed to shop for a formal dress. She had a college interview coming up. They roamed the mall looking for the perfect outfit. They finally decided on a black dress that reached the top of her knees. The dress flattered her figure and showed off her curves. They paid for the dress and drove back to her apartment.

They made lunch and decided to have it in the living room. Botan turned on the TV and lowered the volume. She decided to tell Keiko about her dream. After all, Keiko was her best friend and beside she certainly can identify with her dilemma given the fact that she was dating Yusuke.

"Hey Keiko, have you ever had any dream of Yusuke getting hurt?'

"Yeah! All the time.

"What do you do?'

"Well, I usually tell him about it.' "

What does he say?'

"You know Yusuke. He just tells me not to worry about it.'

"Oh!'

"Why, Botan? Did you have a bad dream or something?"

'Yes. Yes I did."

"You know, Botan, I think it's just your fears manifesting.'

After their lunch, Keiko left. Botan was left alone to her thoughts.

Botan's P.O.V

My fears. Could it be just that? I know I sometimes repressed those fears. Telling myself that Hiei can handle anything that life threw at him. I didn't have much time to dwell on my emotions when I heard the door opened. The object of my obsession walked in. He looked absolutely delicious in his outfit. He was wearing a button-down white shirt with black lather pants. Sometimes I have a hard time to believe that he is actually my boyfriend. He caught my eyed wandering over his body and he just smirked at me and then kissed me. My brain automatically went into autopilot. I'm such a sucker for him.

Hiei's P.O.V

When I first entered the room, I sensed a hint of sadness coming from Botan. I wanted to make it go away. I hated when she is sad. I marched toward her and do what I've been dreaming of doing all day. I kissed her. I kissed her long and hard. I love her kisses. They were like nectar and I can never get enough of them.

I pulled away in need of breathe. I looked at the woman who had me so wrapped up around her little finger. I never thought it would be possible for me to be this in love with someone. She pulled me on the couch with her and laid her head on my chest. I fingered her cerulean hair and breathed in her scent.

"She's the best thing that ever happens to me." I thought.

She's the best thing that ever happens to us.

General's P.O.V

They didn't know how long they sat there in each other's arms. They thought they have everything. They meant so much to each other. Knowing that nothing in the world could tear them apart.

All good things must come to an end and their relationship was no different.

Author's note: This story was supposed to a one-shot but I decided to add to it. This is one of the two chapters that I would add. So review and let me know what you think.