Well on with chapter 2! Sorry it took so long to update. I had a lot going on.
Hiei: I am not falling for Keiko!
Me: But it's so cute!
Hiei: (takes out katana) You will pay ningen!
Me: (runs away)
Hiei: (stops and turns to camera) Disclaimer: black mirage does not own Yu Yu Hakusho. Especially not me. (continues chasing black mirage)
Chapter Two: Hiei Doesn't Work
Hiei glanced around the room, the darkness acting as a perfect cover for his exploration. He stood up, a dull pain radiating from his wound. He wouldn't let in to a scratch.
He slowly opened the door and surveyed the scene in front of him. There was a couch situated in front of a t.v. and stairs leading up to his right. He also noticed another hallway across the room. He decided to go upstairs. As he walked slowly like a human would, he noticed a picture on the side of the stairs on the wall. He looked at it, not really caring who was in it.
A cheery, brown haired girl stared back at him. It was stupid the way they posed for a picture. He continued up and came to a couple of doors. 'Why do they have so many rooms?' He opened one and his eyes widened the slightest centimeter at what was before him. Keiko was sleeping, her knees scrunched up to her chest, her side rising and falling with every breath. He stood against the wall, his arms crossed, and continued to watch her. 'Why had she decided to help me? Not that I needed it.' He grunted and turned around, heading back downstairs. This was getting really uninteresting. He didn't know why he had even bothered. 'Hn. What a waste.'
Keiko glanced into the room, wondering if Hiei was awake. She had talked with her parents that morning and they said they were going on a trip for the week and asked if she would mind looking after the shop. She obviously said yes. The problem was if she should bring Hiei or not. It depended on whether he felt up to it. "Hiei?" He turned and looked at the human girl.
"Fine," he replied, looking at her.
She was confused for a moment but then remembered that he could read minds. 'I wish he wouldn't do that.'
"Are you just going to stand there or are you going to leave and let me get dressed?"
She blushed and nodded, closing the door behind her.
A couple minutes later, they were out the door. Hiei trailed behind her, trying to avoid looking at her. What was he doing going with her? Well, she wasn't going to make him work, if that's what she thought. They reached the shop and unlocked the door, the bell announcing their arrival. Hiei stood there as Keiko went about opening the shop. As she tied an apron on, she threw one to Hiei.
"Put it on and start sweeping, please. I didn't bring you here so you could just stand there." She smiled slightly.
He threw it back at her. "I'm not wearing it." The garment came flying back at Hiei. He dropped it.
Keiko's good mood left her. Did he always have to be such a grouch? "Well, fine. But could you still please sweep?"
He glared at her but picked up the broom. Why was he listening to her? He growled and dropped the broom, heading towards Keiko. Shoving her against the wall, he glared at her. "I'm not taking orders." With that, he went into the kitchen, deciding to find a quiet room somewhere.
He stood in a bathroom stall, staring at the writings on the walls.She had smelled of jasmine. He couldn't help but notice the warmth of her skin. He didn't like this at all.
Keiko stared at the floor, her heart racing. She couldn't help noticing how crimson Hiei's eyes were. They were entrancing. She shook her head. He was a cold-hearted fire demon. Not to mention he had to be one of the most moody guys she had ever met. Sighing, she prepared for a long day.
(couple hours later)
Keiko was currently working at the counter taking orders. It was quite busy today. "How may I help you?" she asked, without looking up.
"Just the regular."
"Well, sir, I don't know…" she trailed on as she looked up. She smiled as she peered into two green eyes.
"Good morning, Keiko," Kurama said.
"Good morning, Kurama." She beamed up at the redhead. Her boring day had finally taken a turn for the better. She hadn't seen him in awhile.
"How are you?"
She chuckled humorlessly. "Busy."
Kurama glanced around the shop, curiousity appearing in his eyes. "Where's Hiei?"
"Out back. Of course, I don't know what he's doing. He won't help out."
Kurama stifled back a laugh. Hiei? Working? "Maybe I should check on him."
"Go ahead." She motioned to the door that lead to the kitchen.
Hiei glanced around the kitchen, looking through the freezer. His eyes held curiosity at the sight before him. He grabbed the container labeled 'ice cream', a spoon, and sat down, quickly devouring the cold treat. He was feeling almost...content. He mentally laughed. Him? Content?
Kurama walked in and smiled. He sat down beside Hiei and looked at him. "So, you found the ningen food of ice cream?"
Hiei looked at him and swallowed the food in his mouth.
"Have your wounds healed?"
Hiei glared at the spoon in his hand. "That damn monster will pay."
Kurama chuckled.
"There is poison in me. I sense it."
Kurama remained silent for a moment. "I hope you're not giving Keiko too much trouble. She's only helping."
"Hn."
Kurama got up and left the kitchen, leaving Hiei and his ice cream alone.
"Ogre! Bring me that file on the demon that attacked Hiei!" Koenma sat at his desk, shouting at the blue ogre. The folder was set before him.
"Koenma, sir, it's not good." Jorge shifted uneasily, nervously wringing his hands.
The princeopened the folder and looked inside. His eyes went wide. "Hiei is going to murder! Are you sure this is the right demon?'
"Positive." The blue ogre nodded somewhat certainly.
"What are we going to do?" Koenma fell back in his chair, pictures of Hiei and his katana filling his mind. He really didn't feel like being chopped to tiny pieces in the near future.
Author's Note: Did you like the chapter? Please review and tell me how I did on personalities. I know it's a cliffy but I'll update soon. I have some time on my hands!
