-Delicate Petals-
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The day was dull and loud, as usual. I walked down the sidewalk toward work. Dark clouds massed in the sky, signaling rain. Dull. Stormy. Sort of like my life. It was hard before with all of the battles where we had to risk our lives. Not now. I walked by some people I knew and said hi. They said a few kind words and were off. My life could be labeled as the most exciting thing in the world. Not. I walked into the mall and toward the store I worked at.
"You're early, Suuichi. Good. I needed help." I sighed, getting ready for a long day of work.
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While I was on register duty, a VERY important duty.. not, a very familiar girl walked in. My manager, Daisuke, whistled and walked over. I tried not to laugh when she stopped and looked at him innocently. The little store was not enough to contain that wonderful girl's radiance. I rung things up and put them in a bag for the customer and handed them their change.
"Thank you and have a nice day." Botan walked over next and blew a bubble with her gum and leaned over, pretending to look interested in me. I played along, my manager looking a little shocked, yet jealous. She winked at me and I blushed slightly to add to it. I noticed that she was wearing a nice outfit. A tight black long-sleeved shirt with a blue skirt that went above the knee with knee-high black boots that laced all the way up. She had a light touch of eye shadow and had her hair in a ponytail, two small braids on each side going all the way from the front to the end and, of course, her two usual strands framing her pretty face. I tried to look nervous and succeeded.
"Hey there, handsome." She said in a low voice. I almost laughed but decided that would ruin it. I leaned forward and stared into her eyes.
"Hello.." She licked her lips, an amused smile working its way onto her pink lips.
"What are you doin'?"
"Working.." She remained in the same position, blowing another bubble. I couldn't take my eyes off her. Sure, she was my girlfriend and all.. but I was staring as if I had never seen anyone so beautiful in my entire life. And, indeed, I had not.
"Sounds like a drag." She persisted. I wondered when she would end this little charade. She blinked at me innocently. I could tell she wanted to quit it. She did. She burst into a fit of giggles and I chuckled at the look on the manager's face. He was confused, I could tell. No one was really in the store so it didn't matter. Then Botan slipped behind the counter and pulled me down to her level. She gave me a soft kiss, one that I was very happy to return. Then she pulled away and winked at me. "Call me." I chuckled again.
"Next time, Daisuke, try not to hit on my girl." He rolled his eyes.
"What was the charade for, then?" He asked, raising his eyebrow.
"I felt like having a little fun." Botan said innocently. "When's your break?"
"In an hour." I answered. "Meet me in the cafe. Just relax and shop, look around, do whatever." She smiled and nodded, walking out. She winked at me again and I smiled, shaking my head.
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Botan sat with me on the couch. Kuronue was out.. which was unusual. Hiei was sleeping in his room. We were watching a movie that Botan wanted to see.. well, she was watching it. I was watching her.
"What are you doing?" She asked, looking over at me with a smile. "I don't think you're watching the movie."
"Of course I'm not. Why would I watch a movie when I have the best damn thing to look at sitting right next to me?"
"Stop flattering me."
"You like it and you know it."
"Don't make me sick." I looked over at the doorway to see Hiei walking in. "Will you two stop all that sick flirting?"
"Did our flirting wake the Great One from his slumber?" I asked, smirking at him. He rolled his eyes at me and I could tell that he was NOT amused.
"Oh, shut up." He went into the kitchen and I got up to follow him. I stood in the doorway and leaned against it, watching him.
"The Aspirin are in the cupboard over the fridge."
"Thank you so much for your help." He stated sarcastically. "I know where they are. I'm looking for something to eat." I walked over to the refrigerator and pulled out some ice cream.
"It was on sale. I figured I would repay you for putting up with me." He gave me a look of shock and took the ice cream carton from me.
"That's all I have to do to get ice cream?"
"That and put up with Kuronue."
"Stop while you're ahead. Where is the little nitwit, anyway?"
"Haven't seen him since.. yesterday. It's starting to scare me. I think he ran away on us." Hiei spooned some ice cream into his mouth and stared at me.
"You honestly think we'd be that lucky, kitsune? Not likely. He just probably got lost looking for a grocery store." I crossed my arms and glared at him.
"You could give him a little credit. I think he got lost coming home from the store."
"Who? Kuronue?" Botan asked, walking in. I would stake my life on it that everyone and anyone could predict Kuronue.
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I listened to the radio for a while as I worked on painting the living room. It was going to be a light green. I had the day off so it would be finished by the time the others got home from whatever they were doing. The phone rang and I stood up to pick it up.
"Hello?"
"Kurama? It's been a while." I frowned, my mood darkening.
"What do you want?" I snapped, trying to force my anger down.
"Is Botan there?" Koenma must be very dense. "I just wanted to talk to her." I scowled.
"No."
"Are you two still together?" I didn't feel like talking to him. I felt like ripping his voice box out.
"Yes." I picked up the paintbrush and began painting again.
"Well, that's wonderful. The last time I talked to her she was so happy about you two." I felt a sarcastic comment coming to me, but I ignored it. "When do you think she'll be back."
"I dunno." I scowled. I felt like saying 'try back in five years' but what good would it do me? "Try in a few hours."
"All right.." He paused. Botan might scream at me if I hung up. She would probably say it was rude. "So, how is work down there?"
"Fine." I answered.
"Have you seen Yuusuke or the others lately? How about Hiei?"
"Hiei and Kuronue live with me." I stated dryly.
"Oh, really? That's nice." He seemed a little upset about something. "I have an idea. How about I drop by later? I would really like to talk to you in person rather than on the phone." I almost dropped the paintbrush. Did I hear right? Sighing, I swallowed my anger. I was curious as to what he wanted to say.
"That's fine." I couldn't hide the frigid tone in my voice. I only hoped that I could put my anger aside..
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Botan got in and when I turned around, she was speechless. I had it all painted and put the border up. The border was basically roses and rose petals. I smoothed out the last part and got off the stool to greet her. She hadn't even closed the door yet. I smiled and kissed her gently.
"Do you like it?" She nodded and smiled.
"Well, at least I know now that you work even when you have a day off." She laughed and pulled aside to complete her look around. I crossed my arms.
"I figured that Hiei could help me move the furniture back if he gets here soon. I really don't need his help, but it would be nice." She snickered and I glared at her. "Do you want to do it? I did the whole thing."
"No, thanks." She said with a skeptical look on her face. I raised an eyebrow at her. "Did something happen today?"
"Why?"
"Do I need a reason for noticing that something was wrong with you?" She crossed her arms. I looked away from her and began moving furniture just to keep from talking. She put her hand on my arm. "Nice try. Now tell me."
"Nothing happened today." I pushed the couch back to where it was and then the chairs and other stuff.
"Are you finished yet?" I blinked and looked back at her. Shaking my head, I left the room and threw myself on my bed. She followed me in with a stern look on her face. A knock at the door interrupted her from speaking. I sighed. It was time already? Why was he here so.. early? Couldn't he come in a few years? I knew who it was. Koenma. I got up and walked out into the living room. "Kurama." I froze. Botan looked a little angry.
"Heh.." I cleared my throat then stared at her. She rolled her eyes.
"Hello, Kurama. I haven't seen you in quite some time."
"Wish it were longer.." I mumbled to myself as I nodded. "Yes, quite a long while." Botan gave me a look.
"Hmm." She narrowed her eyes. "What are you doing here, anyway, Koenma?" Of course, Koenma was in his teenage form. I don't see any real point in that. We all know that he has a toddler form.
"I called before to see if you were here, but you weren't." He shrugged. "The rest, I'm sure you can figure out." I scowled and looked away from both of them. "You don't mind if I talk to Kurama alone for a moment, right?" I counted to ten really fast in my head but that didn't work. If I couldn't contain my anger now, how would I do in a room alone with him?
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How will Kurama contain his anger when talking to Koenma?
*sigh* Cliff-hanger, I know. I will update sooner, I promise. I actually deleted the original chapter I had and had to rewrite it because I didn't like the other one.
-Jess-
-Here's your chapter.-
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The day was dull and loud, as usual. I walked down the sidewalk toward work. Dark clouds massed in the sky, signaling rain. Dull. Stormy. Sort of like my life. It was hard before with all of the battles where we had to risk our lives. Not now. I walked by some people I knew and said hi. They said a few kind words and were off. My life could be labeled as the most exciting thing in the world. Not. I walked into the mall and toward the store I worked at.
"You're early, Suuichi. Good. I needed help." I sighed, getting ready for a long day of work.
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While I was on register duty, a VERY important duty.. not, a very familiar girl walked in. My manager, Daisuke, whistled and walked over. I tried not to laugh when she stopped and looked at him innocently. The little store was not enough to contain that wonderful girl's radiance. I rung things up and put them in a bag for the customer and handed them their change.
"Thank you and have a nice day." Botan walked over next and blew a bubble with her gum and leaned over, pretending to look interested in me. I played along, my manager looking a little shocked, yet jealous. She winked at me and I blushed slightly to add to it. I noticed that she was wearing a nice outfit. A tight black long-sleeved shirt with a blue skirt that went above the knee with knee-high black boots that laced all the way up. She had a light touch of eye shadow and had her hair in a ponytail, two small braids on each side going all the way from the front to the end and, of course, her two usual strands framing her pretty face. I tried to look nervous and succeeded.
"Hey there, handsome." She said in a low voice. I almost laughed but decided that would ruin it. I leaned forward and stared into her eyes.
"Hello.." She licked her lips, an amused smile working its way onto her pink lips.
"What are you doin'?"
"Working.." She remained in the same position, blowing another bubble. I couldn't take my eyes off her. Sure, she was my girlfriend and all.. but I was staring as if I had never seen anyone so beautiful in my entire life. And, indeed, I had not.
"Sounds like a drag." She persisted. I wondered when she would end this little charade. She blinked at me innocently. I could tell she wanted to quit it. She did. She burst into a fit of giggles and I chuckled at the look on the manager's face. He was confused, I could tell. No one was really in the store so it didn't matter. Then Botan slipped behind the counter and pulled me down to her level. She gave me a soft kiss, one that I was very happy to return. Then she pulled away and winked at me. "Call me." I chuckled again.
"Next time, Daisuke, try not to hit on my girl." He rolled his eyes.
"What was the charade for, then?" He asked, raising his eyebrow.
"I felt like having a little fun." Botan said innocently. "When's your break?"
"In an hour." I answered. "Meet me in the cafe. Just relax and shop, look around, do whatever." She smiled and nodded, walking out. She winked at me again and I smiled, shaking my head.
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Botan sat with me on the couch. Kuronue was out.. which was unusual. Hiei was sleeping in his room. We were watching a movie that Botan wanted to see.. well, she was watching it. I was watching her.
"What are you doing?" She asked, looking over at me with a smile. "I don't think you're watching the movie."
"Of course I'm not. Why would I watch a movie when I have the best damn thing to look at sitting right next to me?"
"Stop flattering me."
"You like it and you know it."
"Don't make me sick." I looked over at the doorway to see Hiei walking in. "Will you two stop all that sick flirting?"
"Did our flirting wake the Great One from his slumber?" I asked, smirking at him. He rolled his eyes at me and I could tell that he was NOT amused.
"Oh, shut up." He went into the kitchen and I got up to follow him. I stood in the doorway and leaned against it, watching him.
"The Aspirin are in the cupboard over the fridge."
"Thank you so much for your help." He stated sarcastically. "I know where they are. I'm looking for something to eat." I walked over to the refrigerator and pulled out some ice cream.
"It was on sale. I figured I would repay you for putting up with me." He gave me a look of shock and took the ice cream carton from me.
"That's all I have to do to get ice cream?"
"That and put up with Kuronue."
"Stop while you're ahead. Where is the little nitwit, anyway?"
"Haven't seen him since.. yesterday. It's starting to scare me. I think he ran away on us." Hiei spooned some ice cream into his mouth and stared at me.
"You honestly think we'd be that lucky, kitsune? Not likely. He just probably got lost looking for a grocery store." I crossed my arms and glared at him.
"You could give him a little credit. I think he got lost coming home from the store."
"Who? Kuronue?" Botan asked, walking in. I would stake my life on it that everyone and anyone could predict Kuronue.
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I listened to the radio for a while as I worked on painting the living room. It was going to be a light green. I had the day off so it would be finished by the time the others got home from whatever they were doing. The phone rang and I stood up to pick it up.
"Hello?"
"Kurama? It's been a while." I frowned, my mood darkening.
"What do you want?" I snapped, trying to force my anger down.
"Is Botan there?" Koenma must be very dense. "I just wanted to talk to her." I scowled.
"No."
"Are you two still together?" I didn't feel like talking to him. I felt like ripping his voice box out.
"Yes." I picked up the paintbrush and began painting again.
"Well, that's wonderful. The last time I talked to her she was so happy about you two." I felt a sarcastic comment coming to me, but I ignored it. "When do you think she'll be back."
"I dunno." I scowled. I felt like saying 'try back in five years' but what good would it do me? "Try in a few hours."
"All right.." He paused. Botan might scream at me if I hung up. She would probably say it was rude. "So, how is work down there?"
"Fine." I answered.
"Have you seen Yuusuke or the others lately? How about Hiei?"
"Hiei and Kuronue live with me." I stated dryly.
"Oh, really? That's nice." He seemed a little upset about something. "I have an idea. How about I drop by later? I would really like to talk to you in person rather than on the phone." I almost dropped the paintbrush. Did I hear right? Sighing, I swallowed my anger. I was curious as to what he wanted to say.
"That's fine." I couldn't hide the frigid tone in my voice. I only hoped that I could put my anger aside..
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Botan got in and when I turned around, she was speechless. I had it all painted and put the border up. The border was basically roses and rose petals. I smoothed out the last part and got off the stool to greet her. She hadn't even closed the door yet. I smiled and kissed her gently.
"Do you like it?" She nodded and smiled.
"Well, at least I know now that you work even when you have a day off." She laughed and pulled aside to complete her look around. I crossed my arms.
"I figured that Hiei could help me move the furniture back if he gets here soon. I really don't need his help, but it would be nice." She snickered and I glared at her. "Do you want to do it? I did the whole thing."
"No, thanks." She said with a skeptical look on her face. I raised an eyebrow at her. "Did something happen today?"
"Why?"
"Do I need a reason for noticing that something was wrong with you?" She crossed her arms. I looked away from her and began moving furniture just to keep from talking. She put her hand on my arm. "Nice try. Now tell me."
"Nothing happened today." I pushed the couch back to where it was and then the chairs and other stuff.
"Are you finished yet?" I blinked and looked back at her. Shaking my head, I left the room and threw myself on my bed. She followed me in with a stern look on her face. A knock at the door interrupted her from speaking. I sighed. It was time already? Why was he here so.. early? Couldn't he come in a few years? I knew who it was. Koenma. I got up and walked out into the living room. "Kurama." I froze. Botan looked a little angry.
"Heh.." I cleared my throat then stared at her. She rolled her eyes.
"Hello, Kurama. I haven't seen you in quite some time."
"Wish it were longer.." I mumbled to myself as I nodded. "Yes, quite a long while." Botan gave me a look.
"Hmm." She narrowed her eyes. "What are you doing here, anyway, Koenma?" Of course, Koenma was in his teenage form. I don't see any real point in that. We all know that he has a toddler form.
"I called before to see if you were here, but you weren't." He shrugged. "The rest, I'm sure you can figure out." I scowled and looked away from both of them. "You don't mind if I talk to Kurama alone for a moment, right?" I counted to ten really fast in my head but that didn't work. If I couldn't contain my anger now, how would I do in a room alone with him?
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How will Kurama contain his anger when talking to Koenma?
*sigh* Cliff-hanger, I know. I will update sooner, I promise. I actually deleted the original chapter I had and had to rewrite it because I didn't like the other one.
-Jess-