Butterfly Kisses And Strawberry Sweet Snow

Here's number four!! Please enjoy...

P.S.

I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho...

Chapter four: Please...


Botan let a sweet smile flutter to her lips, and found a light skip was to her every step. "It's so beautiful this morning." She sighed.

Yes, indeed it was, a light breeze wafted about, rustling the leaves and tugging at skirts and hair, playfully. The sun's rays bathed the land in a warm glow.

Puddles on sidewalks were drying, and many people were opening up their shops, getting ready for the days normal routine of business.

Botan's boots made a soft clicking sound as they connected to the concrete, while her stomach rumbled hungrily when the smell of fresh pastries, bread and coffee beans drifted in her direction.

The city was quiet and peaceful, almost like the calm before the storm... speaking of which; it was supposed to get pretty nasty later on that day. But for now, she just soaked in the cheerful atmosphere.

Feeling a sudden chilly wind pick up, she held tighter to her coat, and felt Goosebumps trail there way down her legs, as it lifted the fairly long skirt she wore, causing somewhat of a draft.

Finally giving into temptation, Botan headed for a little café to pick up some coffee and maybe a muffin.

Yes, that sounded good. Stepping up to the door, Botan gently pushed it open, the bell sounded. "Good morning Miss."

Greeted an elderly lady, who stood behind the counter, "Good morning." The woman smiled. "What would you like... hmm?"

Botan blinked large amethyst orbs in thought. "...Um... one Mocha Cappuccino, and a chocolate chip muffin to go. Please?" The elderly woman nodded, going about to prepare her customers order.

Botan looked out the window, where the park was just across the street. "Here you are, Miss." Said the woman kindly, bringing Botan out of her stupor. "Oh, thank you."

She handed the lady her money then grabbed her things, bowing slightly. "Have a good day." Called out the woman, waving.

Botan smiled, "You too." Then exited the shop, where she decided it'd be best to get her confrontation with Hiei, out of the way with.

Maybe use the muffin as a peace treaty of some sort, for it appeared the fire demon was quite fond of sweets. Chuckling to herself, she crossed the road, heading straight for the park.

Hiei looked blankly from his tree, as that annoying ferry woman, appeared through the foliage and brush. "Hn. What do you want woman...?"

He spoke coolly, making her gaze shift to him; a light blush complemented her cheeks, as azure tendrils whipped about behind her. The branch Hiei resided on, jerked when he sprinted off, landing on the soft lawn, with a low thud.

"Uh, hello Hiei..." She smiled, waving politely. It was then that he found her holding a small bag and cup, which both smelled delicious.

"Hn." Botan sat down under the shade of the large tree, setting her things down. "Uh Hiei, I was curious... you do know that it's going to be stormy this whole week write." That wasn't exactly what she had wanted to say, but it was a start.

"Yes, I'm quite aware..." He stated coming to lean against the said tree, Botan clutched at her skirt, eyes lowered so that her thick black lashes fluttered gently against her cheeks.

"Well, I thought that maybe, you should stay with... with me at my apartment." She couldn't believe she had said it. Raising a charcoal brow he answered evenly. "No."

Botan frowned, knowing he'd say it, yet hoping against that possibility, if he didn't want to catch his death in the weather to come he should stay with her.

And that was that, "I'll be worried if you don't get the proper shelter and besides which your still wounded." She put in firmly, it was a challenge... and Hiei was ready to except.

"Hn. No." His eyes were cold, as steel, and he would not give in, Botan gritted her teeth. "Hiei. I think it would be for the best, come on think about, I mean you'd have a warm place to sleep and you could have all the sweet snow you want!"

He perked up at that. "Hn. I'll think about it." He pushed from the tree; ready to jump up, when a gentle hand grabbed his wrist. "Please Hiei... it will be very stormy tonight."

It wasn't her words that persuaded him, but her soft face, which was taut with concern, her amethyst eyes gleaming, and lips parted slightly, cheeks flushed with frustration.

So with much force and agitation, he swallowed his pride, why not? A warm place to sleep wouldn't be so bad, and it was only for one week. "Fine, stupid woman."

"Hiei! Please it would...eh? You agree...?" Her whole body was stock still, he...he actually agreed!? Rolling crimson eyes, Hiei began to make his way down the old worn path.

"Hn. Hurry up." Botan jumped up, grasping her things in one hand, while throwing the other, in the air.

Squealing in her triumph, Botan ran after Hiei's retreating figure. "Hiei! Wait up!"

"Hn."


Opening the apartment door, Botan and Hiei stepped inside; sighing Botan flung her coat against the back of the sofa. Hiei just stood there, not sure what to do.

Botan turned and found him, she giggled lightly... how to get him to ease up a bit? "Hiei make yourself, comfortable..." she went rigid, when he stepped to the window, sitting on its sill.

It wasn't what she had meant, but if it made him happy... then that would be that. "Are you hungry?" she asked kindly, going into the kitchen.

He however just ignored her, staring out the glass... "Guess not." She mumbled, pulling out the muffin from its bag, now slightly cold, she placed it in the microwave, setting the time for forty-five seconds.

Gazing at Hiei's prone form, she sighed. He could be so damn difficult! Hearing the timer go off she opened the microwave, grabbing the muffin.

But it was very hot, slightly burning her fingers; she pulled away immediately, as a yelp sounded from her lips. "Ouch!" Hiei's eyes opened, listening to all the commotion.

Determined to not give up, she ran to the other side of the kitchen and pulled a draw open, grabbing a cooking instrument.

Coming up to the opposing muffin, she probed the pastry with a pair of tongs, and smirked, picking it up, and putting it onto a plate on the counter. "I win dumb thing."

She said, taking it into the living room, only stealing the fire demon one glance she sat herself on the large coach, and grabbed a book, which sat on the ataman next to her.

Kicking off her boots she leaned against the armrest and placed the book against her legs then began carefully chewing, the hot little devil of a pastry.


Eventually Botan had fallen asleep, book on floor and muffin eaten, Hiei stood heading to the kitchen, the 'stupid woman' had said he could have all the sweet snow he wanted.

So that's exactly what he planned to do. Striding past the coach he noticed, that Botan was shivering. He sighed, going to the love seat and picked a light maroon blanket.

Coming up to her, Hiei lightly draped the blanket about her petite form, and noticed her eyebrows were furrowed deeply.

Almost as if... her hair was tied up pretty tight, he figured that must be the reason, growling low in his throat he curled his fingers around it, gently tugging it out.

And watched in fascination as long rivulets of sky blue tendrils spilled free, pooling about her back and covering her face.

Giving in to the need, he lightly brushed the hair from her cheeks, pulling it behind her ear. She was... cute.

No. More like adorable, not that he'd ever admit it out loud though. "Damn woman." He grumbled, stalking to the kitchen grumpily.

When light droplets of rain tapped the window, until it became a little louder and fuller, the sound was lulling and made him a bit sleepy.

"Hn."


Well that was chapter four. Sure hope you liked it... and if you think it was a bit out of character at the end just tell me and I'll take it out. I want this to be for all the Hiei and Botan fans. So what ever you want, you get. And give me ideas for the next chapters, cause I don't know what else to do, please-please give some ideas; I'll really appreciate it. Oh, and just so you know I am not sure when I'll be able to update next (But I'll try to tomorrow hopefully), considering I live in the middle of Florida, and there's a giant hurricane headed straight for me. So please prey for my survival so I continue writing this story. I love you reviewers you're the best and keep on reviewing, it gives me motivation and I like that. So till next time...

Byeness!!