The Dark Tournament had finally reached its conclusion, and, after everyone had healed sufficiently, it was time to go. But up came the inevitable question-what should they do with Touya now? He still wouldn't talk, and they obviously couldn't leave him in a place like Hanging Neck Island with so many bloodthirsty Youkai around. He'd be dead in a matter of moments. Quickly it was now a question of, who would host Touya?
It was decided that since Kurama had fought and defeated him, and since Kurama had to worry over his Kaasan, it would be best Touya didn't stay there. Hiei was not the caring nurturing type, and would have no patience for a weak-minded patient. Besides, Hiei didn't even really have a home. Touya didn't seem to particularly like Kuabara or Yukina, not to say he disliked them, jus didn't have any attachment or previous knowledge of them. Touya did seem to like Yusuke, he would only eat or drink what Yusuke gave him, and, with the exception of when Yukina had to check his bandages and tend his wounds, he would let no one else touch him. And since Yusuke's mom was perpetually out drinking, it was decided that there would be no parental problems. It was settled. Touya would stay at Yusuke's, at least until he was better, both mentally and physically.
Once they got to Yusuke's home, Yusuke brought Touya back to his room and went off in search of some bedding Touya might use. Returning with the desired sheets and such, Yusuke set up a place for Touya to sleep, knowing that the fragile youkai would not want to be left alone at night. Yusuke noticed Touya had picked up a picture of Yusuke and Keiko together and was examining it carefully.
Yusuke, captain obvious, explained, "That's me and Keiko on our first official date." Touya nodded, placing it back on Yusuke's nightstand where he found it.
"What's a date?" Touya asked very quietly, so quiet that Yusuke only barely heard it.
"Umm, it's when... Two people go someplace together just to enjoy each other's company. To have fun, or be romantic.... Because they love each other..." explained Yusuke, trying to figure out how to say it right.
"What's love?" asked Touya.
Yusuke began to blush and thought a while before trying to explain this one. "Love is... When you feel very strongly about some one. You feel like you need them to be happy, as if they weren't with you and happy, then you couldn't be happy either. It's when you like being with a person just because of who they are. You'd give up anything just for them because you need them to be happy. You want to be with them and make them comfortable and you trust them totally."
A single tear fell down Touya's cheek as he said; "I used to love him then. But not now, I guess."
"Who?" asked Yusuke. Touya shook his head and closed himself back up again. "You mean that guy who raped you, huh?" Touya sat utterly still, completely silent. Another tear fought its way past his eye and down his cheek. Yusuke wiped the tear from Touya's once again healed, pristine cheek, and nodded. "Right then. Take your time, Touya. No rush." said Yusuke, being as kind as he knew how. "I'll go make something to eat." He continued, standing and walking to the kitchen. Touya sat and tried to calm himself, then followed Yusuke to the kitchen and watched him cook.