Yusuke was a bit startled and then answered, "Hinageshi's fine. I just went over to Kurama's house. I had to leave because she was a bit dazed out. We had to pour water on her to get her awake. I think she was caught by his eyes."

Yusuke went back to his bed and slept. Then the phone rang, and woke him up. It was Kurama. "Hello Yusuke. Did I wake you? I'm sorry if I did. I needed to talk to you about...Maya. She's come back. You've never heard of her, but she was my...was my, girlfriend in the Junior High. I feel a bit odd, I mean, I still like her as a friend and all, but I think she may be looking for other things. I want her to meet you. She's really quite funny and sort of like Botan. I'll arrange something, maybe this weekend. Hiei's going to come along. I must say this, don't bring Kuwabara. I don't hate him, it's just that, well, Maya doesn't like guys like him. I'll see you later."

After that he hung up. Well, Yusuke thought, this is going to be fun. He wandered off to bed, but before he got in, the phone rang again. It was Kuwabara this time. "Hey, Urameshi, you know Hinageshi. I think she's pretty cute, but is she the one that we worked with? She sorta looks like her, but the hair is completely different and she's a lot more different. Please tell me her number! I must know it!"

"What about Yukina, Kuwabara? You just gonna leave her by herself? Tell me that. It's going to be quite saddening when she's all alone. What's your choice?" Yusuke said.

There was a slight pause and then Kuwabara said, "She never liked me the way I liked her. She liked me as a really close friend. Nothing else! So I won't be leaving her all alone. She's obsessing over her brother anyway. I'll just be there to help her when she has a tough time. Hinageshi's the one...I can feel it!"

Yusuke was a bit shocked by Kuwabara's decision, but Yusuke didn't like Hinageshi, he had Keiko. Yusuke didn't have Hinageshi's number yet so he couldn't help. He slowly walked to his room once again and saw that it was 11:30 p.m. He clambered into his bed and fell asleep.

The next day he awoke abruptly. He got dressed and was out of the door right when Keiko was about to knock on the door. She was obviously surprised. Yusuke started heading towards Hinageshi's house. She came out and looked absolutely happy that he came. "Oh! This is just wonderful! Might I ask who Kurama is? You wouldn't answer me yesterday. Please tell me, Yusuke. I really need to know. You can't believe that I would forget him. His eyes were so beautiful. I must know his phone number."

Yusuke and Keiko were appalled at this. Yusuke shot Keiko a do not tell anything look and they left. Hinageshi was running behind them and caught up. Right at that moment Kuwabara showed up. "Hey you guys! You wouldn't think about leaving without me. Oh, hi Hinageshi, sorry I dipped my arm in your soy sauce yesterday. I'm too tall and all..."

"Yeah, too tall and stupid. You really need to wake up. Anyway, aren't you gonna walk to school with your buddies. What if they get beat up along the way huh?" Yusuke interrupted.

Kuwabara was too engrossed into talking with Hinageshi so he didn't hear a word that Yusuke said. Hinageshi seemed flattered that someone would want to talk to her that much but didn't seem like enjoying it. She is sorta like Yukina, I can see why Kuwabara likes her, Yusuke thought. They walked off to school and at lunch Kuwabara brought over his buddies to eat with them. Kuwabara was still talking to her a lot and she seemed to have lost interest. Finally night fell upon the town. Yusuke was right about to go to bed when the phone rang. It was Kurama once more. "Hello Yusuke. Hope you had a wonderful day today. Anyways, Hiei said that this weekend would be good. So it's this weekend. Also, if you already have arrangements you'll have to tell them sorry because this is even more important. I'll see you then!"

Finally, it was the weekends! Yusuke got dressed in jeans, a white shirt, and a jacket. He left for Kurama's house at exactly 9:00 a.m. Hinageshi saw him walking past her house and came out. "Yusuke! Yusuke! Where are you going!? Wait, Yusuke!"

Yusuke's pace quickened because he did not want her following him. He thought to himself, I might even have to go with the speed grandma had given me. He saw Hinageshi fall behind and her stop waving and moving. He felt sort of bad so he went up to her and told her not to follow him. He told her that he was going somewhere where he didn't want her to be. He promised her that he would come back and spend some time with her. She seemed convinced and he left.

He finally arrived at Kurama's house at 10:05 a.m. "So, the late one finally arrives. What took you, Yusuke?" Hiei remarked

"It was Hinageshi, Kurama. Sorry I'm late," Yusuke said.

"That's quite all right," Kurama answered.

"Another human girl. They take up everyone's time these days. Who is she? Shall I kill her?" Hiei asked.

Then someone came in. Yusuke did not recognize her. It must be Maya! Hiei looked down obviously avoiding her eyes. Then she looked at Yusuke. "Suichi, who is this young man? Is he the Yusuke you were telling me about? You said that we may become close friends too. Hiei, thank you very much for coming. I know that you hate me, no doubt about it. So Yusuke, how did you meet Suichi?"

"I met him...at a hospital. His mother was sick and so was mine. She drank too many different wines and beers at the same time. She got a bit sick. They were in the same room and became quite good friends. Uh...Suichi and I went in on the same day to check on our moms and that's how we met," Yusuke replied.

She smiled at Kurama and they left. They went to a little café nearby and ate lunch there. Hiei was quiet as usual and Maya kept looking over at Yusuke and flipping her hair towards Kurama. Kurama was as sweet as usual and talked to her. Hiei was just looking off into space. Yusuke liked Maya, as a friend though. Then they went walking around the town and Yusuke was exploring. Finally, they came upon the park which was close to where Kurama's school was. Hiei jumped up onto a tree and sat there while Kurama and Maya sat down on a bench. Yusuke was just leaning against it. They talked some more and Maya was talking nonstop, like an engine and then, "Yusuke, aren't you tired from standing so long? I-I mean you have been standing there for a while. Come and sit, there's a little more room for three," she said.

Yusuke shook his head and she went back to talking. Finally Kurama took them over to his house again and Maya went to sleep. Kurama sighed and Hiei said, "I told you she would just hold you down. I came here from the Makai...because you just wanted me to talk to her. She's draining your energy that girl. An annoying little person that will not leave you alone! Stay away from her Kurama, I'm telling you. Take my advice or face the wonderful world of being her slave. I will kill her someday."

Kurama smiled at Hiei's death threat to Maya and turned to Yusuke. I believe you should leave, Hinageshi will be waiting. It's almost five, I was hoping that you could stay for dinner, but Hinageshi will probably want to talk to you."

Yusuke shook his head, "I told her I'd come back and spend time with her but I didn't promise when. I'll stay here for dinner. What do you say Hiei? How about you stay too? Also, isn't Maya going to eat dinner?"

Kurama chuckled, "No, she doesn't like to eat dinner when guests are around. It's something that happened to her once when she did."

They walked into the kitchen and his mom was there. "Suichi, I see that you have brought some friends! Why didn't you introduce me earlier?"

Kurama replied, "Sorry mother, you were sleeping and I did not wish to wake you. Anyway, this is Hiei, you've met him before. You know, that day after school. This is Yusuke; you've met him at the hospital."

"Welcome!" his mother, Shiori, said.

Yusuke nodded his head in appreciation when Hiei just stood there. His mother smiled and told them that food was on the table. They went over and ate. It was a very quiet dinner; Hiei was the first to leave, but he didn't really leave. He was living in Kurama's house temporarily. Yusuke waved good-bye to Kurama and left the house. When he was almost at his house, Hinageshi was waiting outside. "Yusuke, you said you would be home earlier!" she yelled.

Yusuke told her, "I never told you when I'd be back. I didn't lie to you but I came back. So here I am. What did you want?"

She smiled and walked over to him. "I want Kurama. Please! Just give me his phone number! I need to know it! Yusuke, please!"

"NO Hinageshi! NO! I can't give you his number, it's just that...well I just can't," Yusuke said.

She seemed a bit upset and then left for her house. Yusuke was glad that he got that over with. He walked into the house and as usual, his mother was gone. He walked into his room and lay on his bed. When he was on the verge of falling asleep, the phone rang. Yusuke thought, ugh! Who is it now!? He picked it up and, "Hey Yusuke, I decided to call you. I think this will be easier than you saying it to my face."

It was Hinageshi. Yusuke was thinking of any type of excuse to hang up. "Uh, Hinageshi...sorry but I can't really talk right now. I was just off to bed. If you can just give me your phone number I can call you back."

"Oh, ok Yusuke. Sure," she replied.

After that she gave him her phone number and bid him a goodbye. Yusuke was happy because he helped Kuwabara and himself. He got the number and got her off his back. Just as he was walking away, the phone rang once more. "Hello Yusuke. It's Kurama. Hiei and I will be waiting for you at the park by my school. Come quickly, and please avoid Hinageshi."