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Girlfriend

"Sis-sissy?!?" screeched Kagome in an undignified manner. "Look here, Mr. Zombie-guy, just leave me alone! Why are you haunting me anyway? I'm not the one that killed you! LEAVE ME ALONE! I'll curse you if you don't!" she threatened in what she hoped to be convincing. Taking a quick glance behind her, she analyzed her escape route. "Look, just back away, okay?"

"Yessss, I'm the ghosssst of Yusssske…" the teenager, who was wrapped in bandages, hissed in a low voice. "I have come to haunt you! Return my life to meee." he whispered softly, before suddenly pouncing. A deafening shriek escaped Kagome's lips as she instinctively swung out her leg and kicked the supposed ghost in the gut. "Damn it Kagome that hurt!" he growled.

"Y-you're alive?" Kagome squeaked, taking a cautious step towards her ghostly childhood friend.

"That's what I've been trying to tell you!" Yusuke snapped, blindly swinging his arms around for emphasis. A brief flicker of pain crossed his face before he cradled his injured arm.

"Are you REALLY the REAL Yusuke?" Kagome asked, inching closer to the teenage boy. She gave him a slight probe on the cheek, warm flesh met her fingertips. Gathering courage, Kagome poked him in the ribs. She could feel his taunt muscles, he wasn't a ghost!

But, this was too good of a chance to pass by. Hiding her smirk, Kagome grabbed Yusuke's cheek and tugged non-too-gently. "H-Hey!" Yusuke cried, trying to pry Kagome's fingers off her skin. "What do you think you're doing?"

"Making sure you're the real deal." Kagome innocently replied, causing Yusuke to grumble under his breath.

"Are you done?"

"No, but almost!" chirped Kagome as she raised her hand and slapped Yusuke hard across the cheek.

"WHY YOU, WHAT WAS THAT FOR?!?"

"Yusuke!" cried Kagome as she launched herself into his body, causing him to stumble back because of the force. "What happened? I thought you died! EVERYONE thought you died!"

"I never d-died; I was just…sleeping!" Yusuke lied, averting his gaze.

"Oh, okay. But are you REALLY Yusuke? I mean, you're all beaten up! Who did this to you? I'll jinx him for you!" Kagome threatened, eyes gleaming slightly under the half moon.

"When did you start practicing witchcraft?" Yusuke joked. "But, there are no such things as witches; at least, I haven't seen any warty, old ladies with a flying broom and a black cat.

"Yea," Kagome muttered, before kneading her high heel shoes into Yusuke's foot. "I don't see any warty, old ladies either." Kagome released Yusuke's foot, which he quickly grasped in his uninjured hand. "Woops, did I do that?" Kagome asked innocently with a small smirk on her lips. "Anyway, who injured you?"

"Gouki," Yusuke spat without thinking.

"Is he the new, tough punk in school nowadays?"

"Y-ye-yea, but I defeated him!"

"That's nice, but I'm getting cold, I'll go get us a drink." Kagome informed before hurrying off towards a nearby tea shop. Yusuke waited impatiently for his friend's return, even though she just left. A flash of youki caught his attention, as he whirled around to face the youkai.

"Meet me above the hospital in three nights. I will give you the mirror then." a silky telepathic voice echoed in Yusuke's head as a red-head swiftly walked past him. Yusuke's face was set in a grim line when Kagome raced back with two searing hot, hot chocolates in her hands.

Handing a cup to Yusuke, she slowly took a small sip of hers. "Anyway, how did things fare for you after I left? Did you find a girlfriend?" Kagome teased, her eyes twinkling with mirth.

"N-no!" protested Yusuke as he jerked Kagome closer to him. Kagome glared at Yusuke, who was turning a bright shade of red. "Um, I – I'm go-go-going…I'm going…"

"Where?" asked Kagome, raising her eyebrows.

"No! I'm not going anywhere, and neither are you!" shouted Yusuke. "I'm going to keep my promise!" he gushed, crunching his hot chocolate in his fist, causing the hot liquid to drip down his hand and onto the pavement below.

"Which promise?" Kagome asked suspiciously. "Not the one about putting different kinds of spiders into my room, is it?"

"No, I – I…will y-you be my girl…" Yusuke quickly caught himself when a cheerful voice interrupted his conversation.

"Hey Yusuke!" a blue-haired girl waved as she jogged towards the irritated punk. "Are you're injuries well? You shouldn't be walking around if you're not feeling well!" she admonished as she inspected his injuries.

"Ah, is that you're girlfriend?" Kagome asked, scanning the blue-head. "Well, aren't you going to introduce me? She seems like a nice girl! She'd probably be a good influence on you."

"SHE'S NOT MY GIRLFRIEND!" Yusuke defended with vigor, much to the surprise of both females. A knowing smile graced Botan's face as she glanced at Kagome. Kagome pouted before hiding a devious smirk. Casually walked towards Yusuke, she suddenly grasped his head in between her hands and pecked him on the lips.

The blood rushed to the surface, making Yusuke's face resemble that of an overripe tomato. Botan stood shocked, but there was no jealousy, much to Kagome's dismay. "I guess she isn't Yusuke's girlfriend…" she thought, ignoring the consequences of her action.

"Um, hey…Kagome," Yusuke coughed, trying to act casual. "Want to…want to go see a movie tomorrow?" Kagome appeared to be mulling over the offer before nodding her head.

"Yea, sure, I'm free all day tomorrow." Kagome replied.

"Great, then we can spend the whole day together." Yusuke stated, grinning boyishly. Nodding her head in agreement, Kagome wrapped her arms around Yusuke in a bone-crushing embrace. Botan quietly slipped away, deciding to leave what she believed to be a couple alone.

Unknown to either teen, a lone figure slipped back into the darkness, the aura filled with deep sadness and jealousy…

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TBC

(I'm so sorry for the long wait and the VERY short chapter. I'm suffering from a severe headache…school and out-of-school activities have been keeping me busy. But I'll try to give a quick update! But no promises…)