Butterfly Kisses and Strawberry Sweet Snow
Well here's chappy three, hope everyone enjoys please continue!
P.S.
I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho...
Chapter three: Uncertainty...
Hiei hopped from tree to tree, his lips pulled into a tight frown, that woman... she'd... she'd been so kind to him.
As a child, he had been denied the simple luxury of kindness, well being the fact that he was known as the "Forbidden Child", plus being a demon; didn't always help.
Yet, she... that woman had jumped so readily, to help him. There was Kurama, a forever good and loyal companion, yet when Kurama would help him, it was different.
"Damn woman." Hiei hissed, he hated being confused and in doubt, what to do? What to do? In the distance, he could see the apartment, which belonged to the red-haired fox.
Why not give it a try...? No. Not now... maybe some sleep would remedy him of his problems. Maybe...?
So, swiftly gliding into the deeper recesses of the park, he came upon a large oak tree, his home. Landing nimbly on the branch, he immediately settled down for a good nights rest.
Bringing out his bandaged hand, Hiei just stared, remembering the young woman's gentle touch, and sweet snow. Gods it was good! Pulling his cloak closer, slightly shivering from the crisp damp air.
Hiei finally drifted off into a light slumber.
Botan burrowed deeper into her warm and cozy blankets, sighing contentedly; her soft rivulets of light blue spilling about her pillow, yet knowing that the brooding fire demon was out there in the cold.
Made her sad... he was still injured and... "And can take care of himself... he's a grown man, and powerful demon." She sided, but it wasn't enough to quell the worry and fright.
She was too caring and loving, to just let the thought lye there, and go to sleep. Frowning she gazed out the window, where the moon was shrouded by thickening clouds.
It would be raining all week and he was bound to catch a fever. "Maybe I'll let him stay here?" she thought aloud; it sounded just. But would he agree? "Probably not." She reasoned.
Then an idea formed in her head. "I'll talk to Keiko first thing in the morning, she'll know what to do!" Botan confirmed, satisfied with that decision, let tired amethyst orbs, droop closed.
Botan fell, into a peaceful sleep.
Keiko yawned flipping the closed sign around, so it read open, her warm cinnamon locks swept up into a plan bun, while she padded to the counter, grabbing an old apron.
She swiftly tied it around her waist; she found a rag and began her rounds of wiping the tables, when a sudden ding sounded from the door, looking up she found...
"Botan!" Keiko smiled brightly, running over to her friend, where they both exchanged a hug. "Hey Keiko." Botan murmured, grinning.
"What advice do you need this time...hmm?" Botan smiled sheepishly, sitting in a chair Keiko pulled out for, and sit in another as well. "Well, I...uh..." she fumbled looking for the right words.
Keiko frowned and laid a reassuring hand upon, Botan's shoulder. "Whatever it is I'll understand. Remember... I am getting married to Yusuke, after all." Keiko chuckled.
Botan gazed upwards, with timid pools of amethyst. "Well, yesterday I was at the park, after ferrying a few souls to Rekai...and Hiei stumbled upon me, sort of."
Keiko nodded; taking that in, then raised a brow, in signal for her bubbly friend to continue. Botan sighed. "I found out he was hurt, so I decided to take him to my apartment."
"...And, you called... so I asked if he'd like to go too, he agreed and I just wanted to tell you. So I'll be leaving now, bye!" Botan rushed, standing ready to leave.
A hand gripped her wrist in a vice like hold. "You are not going anywhere until you tell me everything." Keiko commanded, yanking Botan back into her seat.
Botan winced, yet complied silently. "Now continue." Stated Keiko. "Alright... Well, when I was re-bandaging his arm, our hands touched." Botan's cheeks were stained a light shade of pink, recalling the other night.
"It was an odd sensation I've never felt before, when holding someone's hand... then he was pretty nice to me I guess... Then it's going to rain a lot this week. So I thought. Why not let him stay with me... and... and I don't know."
Came her flustered words, Keiko shook her head. "It appears you've got a crush on him." Botan almost chocked on her own tongue. "What! That's impossible."
Keiko laughed. "Botan has a crush on Hiei!" she crowed, Botan shook her head. "I do not!" Keiko quieted her chortles of amusement and gave Botan a knowing smile.
"What kind of sensation did you say you got when touching his hand?" Botan blinked large orbs, looking up in thought. "It was kind of warm, and I got all tingly and... it's hard to describe."
Keiko smirked, brown eyes twinkling. "Then my friend, you've got it bad for him." Botan immediately came to life at that. "Keiko I do not, please quit!" Botan growled.
Keiko shrugged, getting up. "Anyway. I think you should let him stay with you... but the problem will be, getting him to agree." Botan nodded in agreement, causing her azure hair to swish about.
Another ding sounded from the door as Yusuke entered, he stopped looking at them and waved. "Hey girls! What cha talking about?" he asked, casually.
"Nothing." They chorused in unison, causing Yusuke to blink, shrug, then head into the kitchen for something to eat. "Yusuke! You better not make a mess in there."
Keiko called, from the table, as Yusuke just rolled his eyes. "Yes, 'dear'." He muttered, looking in the large pantry. "Well, I best get working, there's a busy day ahead of me. Plus Yusuke's bottomless pit of a stomach."
Botan smiled getting up, "Ok, I'll see you later Keiko, thanks for the help." Botan said in gratitude, Keiko merely waved her off. "Anytime...Bye Botan." Botan grinned, heading out the door. "Bye Keiko!"
Walking out into the cool morning air, she headed on down the sidewalk, feeling some of her troubles slackened. "Now... to find Hiei and somehow convince him to stay with me."
As the old saying went, "Easier said than done".
Kurama busily typed away at his laptop, stopping for a second to think then continue. When he sensed and smelled a presence behind him. "Hello Hiei." He said never once faltering at his work.
Hiei smirked, stepping away from the shadowed corner, his form being illuminated by the soft glow of light, which streamed from the window above Kurama's desk in his apartment.
"I see you're still just sharp." He noted, coming to lean against Kurama's desk; folding his arms across his chest. "It's been a while since we've talked, is there something you need help with?" questioned the emerald eyed Fox.
"Hn. Fox, you know, I do not take help from others." Kurama nodded, "True you don't. So, let me rephrase that, what have you come here to talk about." Spoke the clever man, used to his friend's behavior.
"It's about that damned woman." Hiei began; Kurama just raised one crimson brow. "Refine the word, 'damned woman'." Hiei frowned. "The deity, Botan."
A smile curled at his lips, eyes gleaming with mirth. "Yes, her... what has Miss Botan done?" Hiei narrowed crimson orbs, at the fox. "Do not toy with me, fox."
Kurama simply sighed, and pushed back into his chair, giving his attention fully to the fire demon. "Hiei, tell me what is bothering you."
He held out his left arm, showing Kurama the new bandage, "She rewrapped it for me." He said crisply, Kurama fingered a lock of fiery hair, thoughtfully. "That was kind, of her..."
Hiei grunted, shifting his gaze away, from the prying eyes of the fox. "She also invited me to some party with the rest of you buffoons." Kurama chuckled, "Did you except, or..."
Hiei glared at the wall opposite from him, "Hn." A small laugh escaped Kurama's lips. "So you excepted, I see."
Thanks for reading everyone! ...And just to let you know... It's frickin hard to keep Hiei in character, and to answer several people's questions, yes this is a Hiei and Botan story, and there will be touches of angst, lots of romance, pure fluff, and humor. Also I did not know that, from what one of my reviewers have told me, Botan was there when he got the dragon tattoo, sorry I was not aware of that. But oh well, and I'd like to say I LOVE YOU!!! , To all the people, that have reviewed. I'll also try to update every day, so keep checking...
Byeness!!
