Tricked
CS - Botan and the girls decide to have a little fun to let loose. Keiko and Shizuru both know what Botan's going through because they've been told by Botan herself. What are they planning?
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Chapter 36 - Girl Games
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"That's what was wrong with you earlier? I see why you were so upset." The girls were sitting in a circle, playing a board game. Botan had just explained to them about what happened. Keiko had been the first one to speak since the end of the story.
"Heh, now ask me why I'm alone again." Shizuru muttered. Botan frowned.
"This will blow over, no doubt about that.." She trailed off as she moved her pawn. "I mean, it isn't like we're breaking up over this."
"You two are such a cute couple." Yukina said softly. She smiled. "He seems to be so much in love with you." Keiko looked up and smiled.
"You seem to be having a love triangle." Yukina blinked. "Touya or Kuwabara?"
"Uhm.. well.." She blushed. "I like Kazuma.. but.." They all laughed. Botan felt better to notice that she could forget about what went wrong. She would see Kurama tomorrow.
"I would say that Chuu likes you, Shizuru." Shizuru had to admit that the demon was charming in his own way. He was strong, too and that accent.. Sometimes it really fit.
"He's okay. A blast at parties, I would say." Botan laughed.
"I wonder how long they'll be here?" She wondered. "I mean, I have room at the temple since Genkai gave it to me."
"The longer they stay, the better. They're so fun to be around. But I would say that I'm surprised they're friends with us." Keiko said, her eyes on her pawn as she moved it forward 11 spaces.
"Is it because they're demons?" Botan asked.
"Sort of." Shizuru finished them off by getting all of her pawns home and they packed up that game.
"Cards?"
"Sure!" Botan stood up and went into the kitchen.
"Soda all around!" She handed them out and sat back down in between Shizuru and Yukina.
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"I feel very bored.." Shizuru fell backwards and sighed. "There isn't anything to do."
"Let's pick on Botan." Keiko suggested with a smile. "How good of a kisser is Kurama? I mean, he is a bishounen!" Everyone agreed.
"He is pretty damn handsome." Shizuru said, sitting back up. Botan stared at them, her eye twitching. "Come on, 'fess up!"
"Why me!?" She asked, frowning.
"Because you're the only one who kisses Kurama. Come on." Keiko leaned forward, her honey brown eyes sparkling. "Well?"
"Does Yuusuke know you want to know about this?" Botan asked, backing up.
"This is only between us girls.. So?"
"Well.." She blinked then grinned. "Why should I tell you?" Shizuru cracked her knuckles.
"Because we want to know." She smirked. Botan sighed but her bright grin returned.
"He's a wonderful kisser." She said softly. "He can always make my heart pound.." Yukina giggled. Shizuru smirked. "I wonder.. what he's doing now?" Then she sighed. "He's probably with Hiei."
"How well do you know Hiei, Botan?" Keiko asked.
"Well.. not as well as Kurama, probably. He's a good teacher, he's smart, and he isn't all that cold.." She smiled. "For all we know, he could be like Yuusuke. We should give him a Spirit Beast.." They all laughed.
"I'm sure on the inside, Hiei isn't cute and furry."
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"Thanks!" Botan grinned and waved as she walked down the sidewalk. "I'll call you later, okay?"
"Yeah!" Keiko smiled and waved. Shizuru just smirked and Yukina waved. On her walk to the temple, Botan couldn't help but feel a little guilty for yelling at Kurama like that. After all, it was because he was afraid of losing her. We can all see how well that worked out. She shifted her pack on her shoulder and sighed.
I wonder if Hiei talked with him last night? Knowing those two, he did. I wish I hadn't yelled at him like that..
But she couldn't do anything about that now. With a glance to the side, she frowned.
I hope this will blow over as easily as I want it to.
She sighed when she got to the stairs up to the temple. She sweat-dropped when she thought about Yuusuke always complaining when he walked these stairs.
"Heh.. good ol' Yuusuke." She muttered. Then she began her climb. When she got to the top, she paused to catch her breath. She looked at the temple and smiled. She wouldn't be alone all the time after she invited her other favorite demons to stay. She went inside and went to her room, not at all surprised that Kurama was no where to be seen. She set her bag on the floor and looked around. Then she went to the kitchen to get a glass of water.
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Botan used her compass and finally located them at the mall. She took the bus, not wanting to walk because it would take her forever. When she got off, she ran inside, looking around for a riot. She found none but saw the demons in the food court, sitting at a table.
"Hey, guys!" She grinned broadly at them and they looked up.
"Hey there, Sheila." Chuu said with a smile. "What are ya doin' here?"
"Just looking for you. I was wondering where you were staying."
"We haven't found a place yet." Touya said with a frown.
"Now you have. I live at the temple and we have plenty of room if you want to-"
"We'd love to!" They said in unison, smiling cheerily.
"Great." She blinked. "Now.. what are you doing here?"
"Just browsing. Needed something to do." Rinku muttered.
"Well, whenever you guys want, come back to the temple." She turned around and sighed. That was taken care of. She decided to just wander around town a little. She was walking past the park when she heard a voice behind her.
"Botan.." She turned and saw Kurama. She gave him a small smile.
"Wanna walk with me?" He hesitated then nodded. She waited until he was next to her to begin walking. "Listen, I do feel a little guilty about yelling at you yesterday. But I still want you to tell me when something is bothering you instead of leaving me in the dark." He looked like a kicked puppy.. She frowned. "You're still not upset about that, are you?" He looked up at her and frowned.
"Well.."
"Kurama, I'm just concerned. I don't want to have another.." She trailed off. "Let's just forget last night ever happened, okay?" He stared at her then gave her a small smile.
"Okay." She nodded and looked ahead. She felt him take hold of her hand and she gave it a light squeeze.
"We'll be okay."
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"JERK!"
SLAP!
"Ow.." Chuu rubbed his red cheek and frowned. "Sheila, you must've misunderstood me.."
"Sure.. That was why I heard you say that I was nice for a while but for a life-mate?" She narrowed her eyes at him and scowled.
"That isn't what I meant!" He ducked. Everyone else in the room sighed. Rinku walked in and watched as Botan practically broke every bone in Chuu's body. "OW! Not there!" Touya shook his head.
"Botan?" They all turned around and Botan stopped beating on Chuu. Yukina stood in the doorway. "I tried knocking but no one answered.."
"Well, technically, Yukina, you do live here. By all rights you should let yourself in." Botan walked over to her. "What is it?"
"Well, Shizuru went out and I didn't want to go and Keiko went back to her house with Yuusuke.. so.."
"Sure, join the party here. We don't mind."
"Thank you.."
"You don't need to thank me, Yukina. You do live here." Botan smiled cheerfully. "I'm glad to have another girl here with me instead of all these boys."
"Oh." Yukina locked gazes with Touya then looked away and blushed. "What were you guys doing?"
"Well, I was beating Chuu up because he made a rude statement but we're done with that now." Botan answered. "We're ready to just relax and chat." Yukina smiled.
"Okay." She said quietly. Kurama just grinned and sat back in the kitchen chair.
"Who's up for some cards?"
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"I haven't won a game yet." Chuu said with a frown as he looked at his hand.
"That's because you suck." Jin muttered, smirking. He won three times but Kurama and Touya had the most wins. Botan and Yukina won at least two each.
"Strip poker is my game." Botan stood up and grabbed Yukina. The boys sweat-dropped. Kurama knew they wouldn't play that. Chuu was just..
"If you think you're going to play that, then we're leaving." She pulled the ice apparition out of the room and explained what that kind of game was. Yukina could see why Botan had wanted to leave. "Come on, Yukina. I know something we can do. At least the boys won't bother us."
.. Five minutes later, the girls were locked in Botan's room playing truth or dare.
"I remember when we played this.. Didn't Shizuru turn it into spin the bottle?" With a nod, Botan sweat-dropped.
"There will be no spin the bottle here, Yukina. I don't think I have the guts to go through it. Besides, if I had to kiss someone other than Kurama.." She shuddered.
"You did kiss Hiei."
"On the cheek." The two laughed. "We were both pretty unwilling." Botan recalled when Kuwabara and Yuusuke had to drag him to the hallway. "It was a little embarrassing to kiss my teacher.."
"I thought that was a useless game. Why would you want to kiss someone that you don't like that way? Especially a friend? I don't understand some human cultures." Botan laughed.
"I know what you mean." Yukina smiled.
"You are waiting for Kurama to mark you, right?" Botan blushed and looked away.
"I want to be with him.. but the thought of something like that.." She trailed off, a sad, faraway look coming to her face.
"It scares you?" Botan nodded. "If you love him, I see no reason why you should not wish something so beautiful to flower.."
"Because I'm scared that things won't be the same." Her eyes misted over. "I don't want anything to change. I'm happy just being with him."
"You'll find out soon, I believe." Yukina put her hand over her friend's in comfort. "You just need to realize how much you love him."
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Botan let Yukina's words play in her head over and over and over again. Did he want to be mated to her? Did she want it? Would she accept it?
I can't sleep.. Hiei better not wake me up for training in the morning. Or else I'll throw something at him..
She rolled over for the thousandth time that night. There was no way she would ever get to sleep. Not with those thoughts swirling around in her mind.
"Damn.." She groaned and buried her face in her pillow. A light knock on her door made her sit up. She got out of bed and walked slowly to the door. She opened it, sort of surprised to see Kurama standing there. She stared at him with an uncertain look on her face. He blinked.
"Are you okay?" She nodded and stepped aside, letting him walk in before she closed her door. "I didn't wake you, did I?"
"No, I can't sleep." She went back over to her bed and sat down. He remained standing. "Are you okay? Why are you up this late?"
"I sort of.. wanted to talk to you."
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Oooh! What does Kurama want to talk to Botan about? n.n Please keep those reviews coming. I need some motivation before I go away with my dad for another week. I really will try to finish the next chapter and possibly another before I do go away. I don't want to leave you off here for over a week.. What kind of authoress would I be if I did that!? Anyway, I thank you so very much for your kindness.. I have over 300! YAY!