Ohayou Minna-san!!!! Welcome to chapter 3 of my first serial fanfic!
Anyways, lets begin, ne? Standard disclaimer applies! I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho. If I did, k/b would already be together! Oh! And the song "DREAMS COMES TRUE" does not belong to me, either! It belongs to teh great group, SES!!! (English Version sung by Trish)
Warnings: this one is slightly ANGST! (MUCH more later on!) Following chapters after this will also deal with rape and an attempted suicide so if you're not able to read this kind of stuff, please go for you own safety. (I'll still love you!) GET READY FOR SOME SERIOUSNESS!!! There will be some Japanese words in here so translations will be as followed: (.) . You still there? Okay, let begin!!!
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Here I am with open armswaiting for my boy to come to me
And when my baby's here with all his charms
I'll whisper to his ear in secrecry
baby...
The sun was setting, setting a eerie, dark glow of tinted red blood at everything it touched. 7 year old Botan gazed one more time outside of her bedroom window and sighed. It was an average day: sleeping, fooling around, hanging out with Youko…
She bit her lip at her last though. Hanging out with Youko…
Sure, the boy was stubborn, rude, obnoxious, cruel, rough, cold, selfish and mean, but if you get past all of that, he would actually be…
…kind of…nice…
In a weird, total bizarre kind of way, Botan mused as she giggled to herself. It has been about 2 or 3 weeks since the two had met, and since their mothers were the best of friends now, they'd been seeing much more of each other lately. And besides, school wasn't gonna start for another 2 months (summer vacation) so they'd have all the time in the world to "get to know" each other. A small frown irked itself on the little girl's lips.
During their time together, she'd found out that he was troubled, did…very bad in school, got into a lot of fights, argued with teachers, punched the principles, got expelled from 3 different schools and his father had died.
His father had died…
It took him 2 weeks into their "relationship" until he'd finally confessed that.
"When I was little…about 3 or 4, my dad had fallen ill. After that, he died from some rare disease. …Why does the world have to be so mean, Botan?"
Botan's eyes softened and feel half-lidded. "I know how you feel, Kurama-kun. I don't have a father either. Itte yo, ne? (it hurts, huh?)" At his confused gazed she answer solemnly, "My father left us before I was born."
"…Shinjirarenai…! (unbelievable…!) Mou, kono baka! (That moron!) "
Botan's eyes started to water at that last memory. She guessed it was at that moment their relationship has finally taken a good solid foundation. And she was so happy that that'd happened.
She sighed and walked away fro her window, walking towards her bed. Sighing, she got in and wrapped the covers around her, hoping that just…all of the darkness can just go away from Kurama's heart. Kurama. She's been thinking about him a lot lately. Kurama…
Don't worry, Kurama-kun, no matter where life takes you, I'll always be there for you…atashi wa shinjiteru, zutto shinjiteru… ( I believe, always belive…). Boku wa Kurama-kun wa mamoette… (I'll protect you, Kurama-kun…)
She glance at the other end of her room where her second window framed the wall. Through the curtains, she was able to look into Youko's room…
Slowly, she feel asleep.
Funny how all dreams come trueLike a fool I'm into you
The day we met I lost my sanity
Funny how I feel for you
Like a fool I'm into you
You washed away my insecurities...
Kurama-kun…
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"Doshi yo? (what am I suppose to do?)" Youko whimpered helplessly as he cowered against the wall in the corner of his room, knees drawled up to his chest as he buried his face in them. "I'm…scared…"
He didn't knew why. There was something about the chi in his room that was making him nervous and frightened. But what he did knew was that he had to get out. Get out of his room; out of this house. He shivered. "I don't like it…" he cried softly, trembling. "I don't like it…I need to get out…"
After confirming that, he scuffled at his feet and shook the bad feeling that had suddenly attacked his nerves off. Hastily, he stumbled to his window and quietly opened it, taking cautions not to walk his mother up. Once open, he gingerly climber out and jumped onto the ground easily. He was always very athletic in school, not even the teachers can deny him that. He slightly shivered and it wasn't because of the weather; it was summer and an awfully hot night. The evil chi has finally subsided. He ran to the house next door and without a moments hesitation, opened the window across from his and climbed in.
Like he did this every night…
He blinked, trying to get used to the new darkness around him. But he finally smiled. The atmosphere was calm and soothing; sweet. He sighed at it's warth. Slowly he slinked upto the bed he'd seen so many times and, as he suspected, there was Botan, sleeping soundlessly.
She'd surprised him. At first, he'd tough nothing of her but an annoying little girl, here to criticize him like the others at his school. But she had proven more than that.
She had proven to be a good friend.
Not that he'll ever admit that.
"My father left us before I was born."
Youko cringed at the sudden memory. How can someone be so cruel as to leave their own wife and daughter alone? Bastard!
He reached out and gently touched her arm, suddenly feeling guilty about what he was doing. But still…
I can't go back there…
Gently, he shook her, "Botan-chan, please wake up."
Botan moaned in her sleep but he knew she was going to wake up. She was always a light sleeper. He squat down beside her as she opened her purple eyes, confused and tired. At first, she looked at him like he as an ice cream cone; dazed.
"Kurama-kun?" she asked, sitting up and rubbing her eyes. "Is that you?" She moved over to one side of her bed to allow him room to join her. Kurama quickly took up her invite and climbed in.
"Yes, it's me, Botan-chan."
Like they did this…
"It happened again…that weird feeling in my room," he informed her.
…every night…
"Can I sleep here with you again?"
Botan smiled softly and beaconed him to lay down next to her. "Of course. You are always welcome here, Kura--"
"Please, call me Youko."
"Youko," she smiled got warmer. "Whenever you need me, don't hesitate."
Youko grinned thankfully and laid down.
"Thank you…"
He closed his eyes and burrowed deeper into her sheets. "Thanks, Big Mouth," he thanked warmly.
He felt Botan hit him gently on the arm.
"Jerk…" she'd murmered back.
They both feel into a fitful sleep…
Here we lie heart to heartthe perfect night for keeping you so near
And we'll let all the world drift far apart
As I hear you whisper to my ear
baby...
Like they did, together, almost every night…together…
8 years later
"Oi! Botan-chan?! Hurry up, woman!" Youko bellowed annoyingly. He sighed when he'd finally saw her hurrying out her front door, struggling to get her shoes and bag on while she'd a muffin in her mouth. "Will you hurry?" he hissed.
"Gomen Youko-chan!" a 16-year-old girl with long flowing blue hair (up in a ponytail, of course) yelped as she ran to meet him on the payment outside her house. Once she'd reached him, he began to walk off, leaving her to manage with her own shoes and all. Botan huffed and got her shoe on, stalking after him.
"You could've wait, you know…" she mumbled coldly, adjusting the bow on her school uniform which wasn't tied as it was suppose to be.
In the 7 years, the two had grown up more but still remain good friends, neighbors, and continued with their name-calling. Everything was still the same; except for the way they looked.
Kurama has grown very tall, slender and graceful. He still had deep, gold eyes but they grew more intense. His hair has gotten much longer; up to his waist which he usally ties up, high or low. Though he was still a trouble maker, he'd remain somewhat "good" to not get expelled again, even squeezing in a fight here and there. Plus, many girls love him at their school and practically worships him, even though he doesn't give them a time of day! Right then he was wearing a standard blue uniform for boys.
Botan was tall, though not as tall as Youko. She was still clumsy, hyper, bubbly, and loud. Her hair was down to her knees (yep, that long) which she tied up in a ponytail and she had light purple eyes which shifted to light pink sometimes. Unlike Youko, she does very well in school (high honors) and lots of people have crushes on her, though she's too dense to notice). And, she's the only female in their school who's not tid up with Kurama Youko. Right now she was wearing a blue sailor uniform from their school.
The two walked down the path in a weird silence. Weird, but normal for the two. As they neared their school, Youko finally turned to Botan.
"Will you be staying after today?"
"…hai. Yearbook club, I think…Why?" She wrinkled her nose as she looked back at him. He snorted and look trait ahead.
"Just wondering. Actually, now I don't have to wait for you."
"Oh. And what about you?" she asked, slightly accusingly. "Got into anymore fights lately?"
"One…or two. 20 tops," he replied nonchalantly. When he heard her sighed in distress, he chuckled softly. "Are we still meeting tonight?"
"Yeah, I guess…my room at 6?"
"Yep."
They had finally reached the school where many kids were filing in. Botan suddenly smiled when she caught sight from some of her friends and ran off excitely, murmuring a "goodbye" to Youko.
"Oi! And Botan-chan?!" Youko called her back. She stopped and turned slightly confused and irked at the same time. He grinned cockily at her.
"Keep your window OPEN this time, will you? It wasn't funny when you locked me out in the rain."
Botan only smirked before trotting off.
Funny how all dreams come trueLike a fool I'm into you
The day we met I lost my sanity
Funny how I feel for you
Like a fool I'm into you...
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"Damn it!" Botan cursed until her breath. Her meeting was canceled without her knowing and she'd missed her bus home. Not wanting to stay at school for another 1 or so or the next bus, she'd decided to walk home.
When I'd decided to rain.
She quickly dodged around the other pedestrians, hastily trying to get home faster, even though she was now soaked thoroughly.
Where is that shortcut Youko-kun showed me? It was in an alley…Hey! Is that it?
Botan turned into a darkened alleyways, desperately trying to remember the way Youko had shown her a while back. She was freezing you butt off and was tired of being worried. Her teeth started chattering against her will as she walked cautiously deeper into the darkness.
I don't like this! When you-kun showed me this, it wasn't this dark! Oh, Kami-sama, I wanna go home!
She continued to walk down the narrow path, not really remembering anything. Finally she gave up and sighed.
I guess I have no other chose but to turn back…
"Hey, onna (woman), you're cute!" a sudden slurred voice snapped her out of her daze. Botan looked up and saw a very rough, swaying man in front of her about 20 or so. His face was scrunched up and his movements were weak. Botan bit back her lips; on top of that, he STINKED! And was drunk, that was for sure. She swallowed hard, not liking the weird, intense gaze he was giving her.
"What's your name, onna?" he asked in a husky voice, stopping in front of her and smirking wickedly. Botan shrink back a little, only to have him following her. She gulped again, suddenly feeling VERY afraid and intimidated, like a little mouse with 4 hungry hawks fighting over her to see who gets to eat her first. A uneasy feeling groped her stomach as she tried to straiten herself up, not showing her fear to him.
"B-Botan, sir," she trembled, due to the cold outside. The man chuckled, his hair sticking to his face. He was wearing a long raincoat with boots and had a pocket knife in his hand.
Youko-kun…help…!
"Botan, hm? I like that name…" the man purred brusquely. He looked at her greedily. "Are you lost, Botan?"
"…I-I-iie! (n-n-no!) And I really must be going now so would you please let me through?" she replied as sternly as she could but hr light tremble and shivering took out the pose she was trying so hard to achieve.
The man chuckle softly and grinned slyly. "iie. We just met and I even haven't introduce myself."
Like I care who the hell you are, creep!
"My name is…Katarou--"
"Yes, very nice to meet you, Katatou, but I really must be--ahh!" She suddenly shrieked when Katatou brutally grabbed her arm.
"Didn't your mother ever told you it's not nice to cut people off while they are talking?" he hiss roughly, tightening his grasp on her arm, bruising it immediately. Botan yelped again and instinctive reached out with her other hand and slapped him--hard--across the face.
Thank god I'd practiced with Youko-kun! she cheered as Katatou released her to clutch his face. She quickly broke out into a run, running as fast as she could and squeeze around him. Quickly, she tried to make her way out of the alleyway when he suddenly grabbed her again, this time shoving her to the floor.
Dreams come trueLike a fool I'm into you
The day we met I lost my sanity
Funny what our love can do
Like a fool I'm into you, boy...
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"Where the hell is she?" Youko moaned as she looked out of his window. He'd received notice the Botan's meeting was canceled but she hasn't returned home yet, even after a student has told him that he saw her leaving the school grounds. That idiot! She probably got into trouble again with that big mouth! Grooaning, he reached out for his jacket.
"Mom! I'm going over to Botan-chan's now!" he called out as he slipped into his black coat.
"Okay honey! And be good!"
Rushing out into the rain, not even bothering to get an umbellia, he ushered down the streets.
Big mouth, where the hell ARE you?!
…Youko-chan…onegai (please)…Help me…!
Dreams come trueLike a fool I'm into you
The day we met I lost my sanity
Funny how I feel for you
Like a fool I'm into you
You washed away my insecurities...
((DREAMS COME TRUE is one of my favorite songs! Korean songs are the best!!! ))
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MirokuLover(): You really like it? :blushes: Thank you so much for your words! Don'y k/b make the CUTEST couple? Well, here's the next chappie! I'll update SOON!!