Chapter 6

Christmas Party!

Hiei awoke in the middle of the night not being able to sleep. He went into Botan's room after picking the lock opening her nightstand drawer. He took out the small black book and walked over to the windowsill perching himself on the wall. He opened the book and turned to today's date.

Dear Diary,

Today was great! I...well I dragged Hiei to the mall but all the same he went and for that I was glad. I love spending time with the stubborn fire demon, but not when Buttercup's there. She eventually came into the picture around the time when I kicked some demon ass. She was all over Hiei. I can't STAND HER! I cannot believe I invited her to the Christmas party tomorrow. Oh well back to the Demon thing. I used the Dragon Tear and practically destroyed half of Makai. But what I found weird is that...I was never able to use the Dragon Tear until today. I thought it was weird...but oh well it worked. I can and can't wait for the party tomorrow! Well I better get to bed so it will come.

Hiei finished reading the column and placed the book back in the drawer. Then he walked back over to the windowsill. What he couldn't figure out was why Botan couldn't use the Dragon Tear before today. He remembered her from a long time ago but she never had the Tear. He decided to ponder about it later and get some rest. With that last thought he fell into a deep slumber.

oOo

The next morning Botan jolted up in bed only succeeding in falling flat off the bed due to the covers good grip on her ankle. This woke Hiei. He looked over at her and smirked. 'She's still the baka onna.' He thought going over and helping her off the floor. The smirked was still on his face.

"And what may I ask are you smirking about?" Botan said regaining her composure and crossing her arms over her chest glaring daggers at the koorime.

"You." Hiei said walking over to the door, opening and walking out, shutting the door behind him. Botan was confused until she looked down at herself. She was wearing a black tank top and really short shorts. She blushed and then remembered what today was.

She ran over to her dresser and took out a pair of baggy blue jeans and a tight white t-shirt. She quickly placed then on and walked over to her dresser and brushed her hair and put it in a high ponytail. She then ran out of her bedroom to meet the koorime.

oOo

"No Hiei, that goes over there." Botan said as Hiei took the lights and placed them around the balcony doors. The lady at the front door game them the ballroom on the top floor to have the party instead of the lobby.

"Then how about you do it onna!" Hiei shouted at her. He was already starting to loose his patience.

"Oh loose some of your pride Hiei. I only ask so much from you. It's not like I want the whole world!" Botan shouted right back.

Hiei growled and turned back to the lights that seemed to blind him every time Botan turned them on. 'I would give you the world.' Hiei thought taking a glance at Botan.

She was currently trying to put the chandeleir in the center of the room. "Aha!" She jumped off the ladder and ran over to the light switch to cut it off. Once she did she walked over to Hiei to see how he was doing.

"Hiei!" Botan scowled. "You've barely even started on the lights!"

"Well sorry mother, but last I checked I never agreed to be blinded by the stupid things." Hiei shot back.

Botan shrugged and walked over to the food table as Buttercup came bouncing in. She wasn't dressed yet sense the party wasn't for another hour and a half. "Hi Hiei!" She said grabbing Hiei's arm with a smile.

"Hn." Hiei said finally managing to get the pestering girl off of his arm and resumed putting the lights in place.

"Oh Botan! You did a wonderful job." Buttercup shouted running over to the side after seeing the disco ball. Botan was now setting up the Karaoke stage.

"Thanks." Botan said half-heartedly as she placed some speakers on the stage. "This had got to be just right." Botan said trying to fit the wires together. 'Well I may not like her...but I mine as well be nice.'

"I'll help." Buttercup said as she plugged one of the amplifiers in. Botan smiled as she finished the last piece to the puzzle.

"Thanks for the help Buttercup." Botan said and added to herself. 'I still don't like her.'

The ballroom was finished and Buttercup had left a while ago to get ready. "Hiei...I want you to wear something nice tonight. It can be black but at least make it look decent. Or I'll make you wear green and white." Botan said with an evil smirk.

"Hn." Hiei said and started walking upstairs. Botan rolled her eyes and walked up stairs after him. When Botan got to the front of the apartment she groaned.

"Great I didn't set out what I was going to wear...now it'll take forever!" Botan shouted. Hiei poked his head out of the bathroom.

"What are you shouting about now onna?" Hiei said.

"I have nothing to wear!" Botan said once again. "I forgot to pick out my dress..."Hiei smirked and disappeared through Botan's bedroom.She gota confused look on her face but followed him anyway. Hiei reappeared in front of Botan with his hands behind his back and a slight pinkish tint on his cheeks. 'He looks so cute that way.' Botan thought.

Hiei didn't wait for a reply as he flung whatever was in his arms at Botan and disappeared somewhere in the apartment. Botan struggled to catch the box and ended up landing on her back with the box in the air. "Well at least that's safe." Botan said sarcastically.

She walked over to her bed and placed the box down. She took off the top and moved the paper inside out of the way. She gasped as she saw the most beautiful dress.

She grabbed the top of the dress and pulled it out. "Oh my..." She didn't finish. She immediately ran into her bathroom and put the dress on.

When she came out she brushed her hair, put on a dab of lip-gloss. Then she curled the ends of her hair and found some shoes to match the outfit. She had also put on some jewelry to match...something she knew Hiei would like and something she loved.

She poked her head out of the bedroom door to see if she would find Hiei. He was nowhere to be seen. She sighed. "Good now he won't see my outfit till the ball." She wanted to surprise everyone.

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It was time for the ball and everyone was there. Even a few people whom Botan met in other places instead of the Rekai Tentai. Keiko and Yusuke went together. Yukina and Kurama went together. Kuwabara was moping in a corner but eventually met other girls to flirt with though they tried to get rid of him.

Koenma came with Ayame...and Jin came with a girl he met at the dark tournament. Touya came with someone he met at one of the Makai bars. Buttercup had dragged Hiei along...much to his and Botan's dismay.

He still wanted to find out about this girl and where Botan was. Soon everyone was mingling and having fun. But everything didn't start until a blue haired beauty came into the room with her very handsome escort.

It started when Botan found out that Hiei was going to the party with Buttercup. She fumed but then came up with a great idea. She would go with Sniper. She wasn't going to use him...she really like being with him even if she knew that Hiei was with another woman.

So here she was waiting behind the doors with Sniper to the party. She took a deep breath as the doors started to open.

Everyone in the room turned to the double doors as they slowly opened to revel the blue haired goddess. Botan was wearing a black dress that went to her thighs. It was strapless with black heels to match and it fit her perfectly, hugging all of her delicious curves in all the right places.She was wearing the Dragon Tear around her neck and silver dragon earrings. The eyes were a deep blue.She was wearing her class ring with a silver dragon bracelet.

On her left arm was Sniper wearing his black tux and his black hair the same. He actually didn't look like himself at all. Botan looked over and smiled at Sniper.

Every man in the crowd was gawking at the beautiful deity before them. Hiei's had wide eyes while Kurama and Yusuke's mouths hung wide. Botan also had her hair down which was a rare occurrence. She blushed as she noticed all of the stares.

She hated being center of attention.

Buttercups looked over at Hiei then to Botan and then back at Hiei. She was pissed. She grabbed Hiei and led him out on the dance floor as did all the other guys as they recovered from witnessing the goddess in the room.

Botan walked down and her and Sniper started to dance. He placed his arms around her waist and she placed hers around his neck. The karaoke was going to start shortly and Buttercup was supposed to go first.

"You look beautiful tonight Botan." Sniper said.She wanted Hiei to say that.

"Thank you...so do you." Botan blushed. She never noticed that pair of crimson orbs were on her and Sniper the entire time. Soon it was time for the Karaoke to start. Buttercup bounced up on the stage and took the microphone in her hands.

"Hello everyone I wanted to dedicate this song to a special someone." Buttercup said. She started singing when she found the song she was looking for, staring directly at Hiei.

Life was goin' great

Love was gonna have to wait

Was in no hurry-had no worries

Stayin' single was the plan

Didn't need a steady man

I had it covered-'til I discovered

That love gets me every time

My heart changed my mind

I gol' darn gone and done it

And that continued until Buttercup finished her song. Then she ran down into the crowd with the light still on her and unexpectedly kissed Hiei on the lips after shooting a smirk to Botan. Hiei's eyes widened. Botan felt tears sting her eyes...but she was next and she had to be cheerful no matter what. He ran up on the stage and started singing.

I must be crazy now

Maybe I dream too much

But when I think of you

I long to feel your touch

To whisper in your ear

Words that are old as time

Words only you would hear

If only your were mine

Botan's sweet voice rang in Hiei's ears as pear bliss. He loved her voice. He registered each word she sang as she stared at him with her beautiful violet eyes.

I wish I could go back

To the very first day I saw you

Should've made my move

When you looked into my eyes

'Cause by now I know that

You'd feel the way I do

And you'd whisper these words

As you'd lie here by my side

I love you, please say you love me too

These three words, they could

Change our lives forever

And I promise you that we

Will always be together

'Til the end of time

So today I finally find the courage

Deep inside

Just to walk right up to your door

But my body can't move

When I finally get to it

Like a thousand times before

Then without a word

You handed me this letter

Read I hope this finds the way

Into your heart, it said

I love you, please say you love me too

'Til the end of time

Well maybe I, I need a little love (yeah)

Maybe I, I need a little care

Maybe you, maybe you need somebody

Just to hold you

If you do, just reach out, I'll be there

I love you, please say you love me

Please say you love me too

These three words, they could

Change our lives forever

And I promise you that we will

Always be together

Oh, I love you, please say you love me

Please say you love me too

'Til the end of time

Oh baby, my baby, together, forever

I love you

I will be your light,

Shining through your eyes

Botan had tears running down her cheeks as she ran off the stage mumbling an "I'm sorry" into the mic. She ran over to the nearest wall and just stood against it as Kurama and Yukina walked over to comfort her.

Hiei followed her with his eyes as she ran over to Kurama. He felt a pang of guilt for letting Buttercup surprise him. He knew a way to solve it. He walked up to the stage and found the perfect song for the time being and he began to sing in one of the best voices the human ear could ever hear.

Botan started to listen as she noticed that it was Hiei who was singing. She watched as he kept his gaze on her the entire time. When Hiei finished he walked off of the not tearing his eyes from Botan. Buttercup squealed and ran over to Hiei and was about to grip his arm when Hiei pushed her aside not even turning to her.

Botan stood adn looked at him but couldn't move. Hiei had to do something...anything to ease Botan's heart, if even a littleand he knew just what. When he walked up to her he stood right in front of her.

She gasped as he grabbed her wrists and pulled her tight against his chest. "Botan..." He said softly pressing his lip with hers. She was shocked at first but soon relaxed into the kiss.

In the mean time Buttercupstodd there watching, her aura flaring. Kurama, Yukina, and Yusuke noticed this and looked at the girl curiously. Buttercup then stalked out of the room and went on her way.

"This isn't good." Kurama said looking at the couple on the balcony. It was amazing that Hiei hadn't registered what was going on. He was caught up in his own world now.

To be continued...