"What do you mean you can't go?" asked Botan.
"I mean what I said. I can't go because I am going out with Yusuke." replied her friend, Keiko.
Keiko studied her friend for a minute. They have known each other for as long as she can remember. Botan have amethyst eyes and blue hair. She was very pretty with small pink lips, almond shape eyes and a small nose.
"Maybe you if you had a boyfriend, you'll probably leave me alone so I can spend time with my boyfriend."
"You spend all your time with Yusuke" replied Botan.
"So, I spend time with you. Besides, I love spending time with Yusuke. He is so adorable and sweet."
"You're right. He is a doll. I wish I had a boyfriend like him" said Botan, sadly. "I can even remember the last time I went out with a guy."
"Well, you are in luck. Kurama is coming back today."
"Who?"
"Kurama. He is Yusuke's best friend. They have known each other since they were kids."
"What do you mean by he's coming back?"
"He went on vacation...
"Vacation?" asked Botan.
"Yeah! He and his parent went to tour Europe for the summer and he's supposed to be back today. At least that's what Yusuke told me."
"What does he look like?"
"He is wicked cute."
"How do you know?"
"I saw a picture of him when I went over Yusuke's house last week."
Botan stayed silent for a while. She had heard the kids at school talk about Yusuke's best friend. Apparently, the guy was very popular. A girl at school had told her that most of the girls were in love with him. What chance did she have on attracting his attention?
"I just have a great idea." declared Keiko
"What?" Botan asked.
"Why don't you come with Yusuke and me, so you can meet Kurama?"
"What make you think I want to meet him?"
"Nothing. I just thought that you would like to meet him. Yusuke said that he is really nice. Maybe he'll even ask you out."
"Yeah! Right."
Once again, the friends fell into a quiet state. Botan took the moment to think. She would really like to meet the famous Kurama.
"So, are you coming" Asked her friend.
"Sure. After all, I don't have anything to do tonight."
"Great. I'll tell..."
The ringing of a phone stopped Keiko in her track.
"It's yours" Botan told her. "Mine is off."
Her friend picked up the phone and answered.
"Hi, sweetie"
"Well that's great. I was just telling Botan about him. She wants to meet him. She listened for a while and said. "Sure we'll be right over. I love you too."
Botan listened to her friend talking to her boyfriend. She knew that Yusuke and Keiko keep absolutely no secrets from each other. They were such a great couple that she sometimes envied her friend. Her thoughts went immediately to Kurama. Would he really like her? Botan gave herself a mental shake. "Now I am dreaming about a guy I don't even know". Botan was so lost in thought that she hadn't realized that Keiko was talking to her.
"Let's go. Yusuke is waiting for us."
"Okay. Let's take my car."
"Sure." respond Keiko
"So where is he meeting us?" Botan asked, a minute later.
"In front of a little restaurant next to the mall."
Since there wasn't much traffic in the streets, they arrived at the mall in ten minutes. Yusuke was already there, waiting for them. Keiko immediately went to him and gave him a kiss.
"Hi babe." said Yusuke. "Hi Botan
"Hey Yusuke. What's up?"
"My best buddy's coming home today." He said.
"That's what Keiko told me.
"I am so excited."
"So where are we going?"
"To the airport. I suppose to pick him up."
"And where's Kuwabara and Hiei?"
"I'm not sure where my brother is but I know Kuwabara is visiting some relatives."
"Oh! Well, let's go."
This time, Yusuke was the one who drove them to the airport in his car. He had a Mitsubishi Spider. Botan knew how much he loved that car. It was always sparkling clean even in winter. The drive to the airport wasn't long since it was only fifteen mile away. When they got there, they found out that Kurama's plan was late. So they had to wait for forty minutes before it landed. When the plan finally arrived, Botan was ready to go home. They waited in the main lobby.
"There he is." Yusuke said.
Botan watched as the guy moved toward them. He had blood red hair. She could tell he had a lean and muscular body underneath his clothes. From what she could tell his eyes were green. He smiled at her and she dissolved into a puddle of mush.
Botan couldn't take her eyes of him. There was something about the way he moved, talked. Something that was very intriguing and appealed to her.
"Earth to Botan." Her friend whispered.
"Huh?
"Didn't I tell he was cute?
"Cute? He is gorgeous.
"Oh-oh.
"What?
"He is coming toward us.
"So are you going to tell me which one is Keiko or am I supposed to guess?" Kurama said.
"Kurama, this is my girlfriend Keiko and her friend Botan."
"Nice to meet you. I heard a lot about you: said Keiko.
"Me too: said Botan.
"So, you're the girl that kept Yusuke under control. He turned to Botan and said: And you are Botan.
"Yeah.
He smiled at her again and her heart started doing flip-flopped in her stomach.
"What's the matter with me? I just met the guy and I am going all ga-ga over him". She thought.
"So, what have you been up to since I left."
"I haven't done much. I trained a lot with Genkai.
"I thought you said you weren't going to stay the whole summer.
"I didn't. There's no way I could live with Genkai for three whole months. We would kill each other."
"Yeah."
"So where're your parents?" Yusuke said.
"They're getting our luggage. They said I could go. We'll meet at home.
"Cool. Why don't get a bite to eat."
The moment she heard the word eat, her stomach growled. She felt so embarrassed. Talking about making a great impression.
"Oh-ho, looks like somebody's hungry" Kurama said, playfully.
"I am starving. I haven't eaten much to today." Botan replied
"You haven't eaten at all." Keiko said.
Sheana fell silent for a moment. Before she could formulate a comeback, Yusuke said:
"By the way, Kurama, Maya is mad at you for not telling her you were going away."
"Good. That will keep her of my back for a while. That girl seriously has some issues to work out.
"She doesn't have any issues, she just like you. Hell, she's in love with you."
"I don't even like her. She's pushy, bossy and way to possessive. She's one of the reasons, I spent the summer away."
Hearing Kurama said that he wasn't interested in the most popular girl in school, not to mention beautiful, made her feel foolishly relieved.
"Do you, guys think we can get something to eat? I'm about to pass out here." Botan asked.
"Sure." said Keiko.
"If we left now, we might get to Olive Garden in fifteen minutes."
"Want to ride in my new car?" Yusuke said.
"Where did you get a new car: Kurama questioned.
"My dad bought for me."
"Why?"
"We got into a fight and he wanted to make it up to me."
"Well let's go."
As predicted, they arrive at the restaurant in fifteen minutes. They were seated rapidly. When the waitress left them, Sheana said that she needed to go to the facilities.
"I'm coming with you." Keiko said.
"What's with girls and bathrooms: Yusuke asked.
When the girls had left for the bathroom Kurama turned to Yusuke and asked:
"So, tell me about your summer Vacation?
"Nothing special until I met with Keiko and Botan. I asked Keiko out the next day and we have been together since."
"Wow!"
"You can ask her out, you know."
"Keiko?"
"No, I meant Botan. She doesn't have a boyfriend right now."
"What makes you think I want to ask her out?"
"I don't know. I just thought you guys would be perfect for each other."
"And how do you figure that?"
"She's hotheaded like you and I think that she might be able to tame the bad boy in you."
"Very funny. Tell me about her. I'm not asking because I am interested just because I'm curious."
"Well, let see. She's smart, munificent and comprehensive and she's adorable too."
"Who's adorable?" Keiko said
"Hey! You back." Yusuke answered.
Before Keiko could formulate her question again, the waitress appeared to take their orders. Botan settled for a chicken salad with Italian dressing. Keiko, Kurama and Yusuke ordered cheese ravioli with meat sauce.
"I thought you said that you were starving?" Yusuke asked.
"She's dieting." Keiko replied.
"I am not. A salad is plenty for me."
"Whatever you say, Botan."
A silent fell for a few second before Keiko leaned toward Sheana and said:
"So, what do you think of Kurama?"
"He's okay but I don't want you playing matchmaker."
"Me?" asked Mica, pretending to look offended."
"Yes, you."
"Be honest with me and I promise I'll never ask about him again."
"Okay. He's stunning, strong, funny and nice. There..."
"what are you guys whispering about?" Yusuke said.
"Nothing." both Botan and Keiko said.
"Really." replied Kurama. So why do you look like a pair of guilty children.
Botan could feel her neck go red. Fortunately for her, the waitress came up with their meals. While eating, Botan learn a great deal about Kurama's background. He lived with his parents next to Yusuke's house and he didn't have any sister or brother. -Enough talk about me. Tell me about you guys: he said to Botan and Keiko.
"There's nothing to tell about me." Keiko started. Like you, I don't have any siblings. I live with my parents and that's my life story.
"What about you, Botan?" Kurama questioned.
"Well, I have a big brother and a little sister, Yukina and Hiei."
"You're Hiei's sister?"
"Yeah!"
"I'm sure I'm not the only one who told you but you guys have absolutely nothing in coming."
"I know."
They finished the meal in a flash.
"Anyone wants to go to the movies, later."
"Can't." said Kurama. "I have to go home. Mother is going to be mad at me if I'm not home."
"I can't go either because I am grounded." Botan sighted.
"Why?" asked Yusuke.
"I pull a stunt on my parents the other night.
"What did you do?
"Remember when we went to the park. I was supposed to be at home. My parents found out that I wasn't."
"Hey! I know we can go all go to the movies tomorrow." Keiko said
"Great idea." Kurama said.
"Bye then. See you tomorrow."
They parted ways outside the restaurant.
"Well, I better get going then. Bye, it was nice meeting you, guys." Kurama said.
After he left, Botan caught a ride home with her friends. They dropped her off at her house and said goodnight. Her house was pretty simple. She lived with her parents and her two siblings. They had just moved in this house six months ago. Botan had felt out of place until she was reunited with her best friend, Keiko. Botan and Keiko had been friends for a long time. They grow up together. She always felt that Keiko was the only person that could understand her maybe it was because she wasn't normal like other people around them. When Sheana was little she couldn't understand why she wasn't like every other little girl she knew. She was different in every aspect. She had unusual bleu hair with amethyst eyes. She was slender and a well shaped body. She knew she wasn't ugly but she was no gorgeous either. Growing up, Botan didn't have many friends because she never she moved a lot. She wasn't sure she could trust. When she had finally met with Keiko, it had been like an answer to a prayer.
When Botan finally got to her house, her parents were still at work. Both her parents were genetic scientists and because of they sometimes moved a lot. They have been too so many different countries because of their studies and research. They had finally decided to settle down because their children were growing up. They came back to Japan six months ago and they promised not too moved anymore. Botan loved her parents very much even though they can get a little overprotective every so often. They wouldn't let her go on a date with just anyone. She remembered the last time she went out with a guy. Her parents didn't like her boyfriend. They said that he was a little too wild for their taste. For once Botan had agreed with them. She knew that he had a wild bone in his body. Two weeks later, she had broken up with him. Her thoughts immediately went to Kurama. She wondered if her parents would have approved of him. He was...
The ringing of the phone interrupted her thoughts. She picked it up in her room.
"Hello?"
"So you are already home."
Botan instantly loosen up when she recognized her friend's voice.
"Hey Keiko. I thought you and Yusuke were going out."
"We didn't. So what are you doing?"
"Nothing."
They stay silent for a while before Keiko introduced the object of her thought into the banter.
"So, are you planning to ask Kurama out?"
"You promised you wouldn't talk about him anymore. Besides, I just met the guy."
"So, he seemed to like you."
"He likes you, too. He is just being convivial."
"If you asked me, I'll say that his liking to you is genuine."
"How do you figure? "
"The way he kept looking at you while you were eating."
"You always told me I eat funny maybe he noticed it too."
"Sure. Keep making excuses for him. I just got a feeling that you two would be more than just friends."
"Yeah right. Like Kurama would rather go out with me than Maya."
"Why not? You're smarter than her and way much prettier. That girl's a witch."
"Keiko!"
"What? You know as well as I do that she's a bitch."
"I know but still he's not going to ask me out and I'm not planning on asking him."
"What don't we wait and see."
Author's note: this is the latest story I've written. So don't forget to review. Please and Thank you.
"I mean what I said. I can't go because I am going out with Yusuke." replied her friend, Keiko.
Keiko studied her friend for a minute. They have known each other for as long as she can remember. Botan have amethyst eyes and blue hair. She was very pretty with small pink lips, almond shape eyes and a small nose.
"Maybe you if you had a boyfriend, you'll probably leave me alone so I can spend time with my boyfriend."
"You spend all your time with Yusuke" replied Botan.
"So, I spend time with you. Besides, I love spending time with Yusuke. He is so adorable and sweet."
"You're right. He is a doll. I wish I had a boyfriend like him" said Botan, sadly. "I can even remember the last time I went out with a guy."
"Well, you are in luck. Kurama is coming back today."
"Who?"
"Kurama. He is Yusuke's best friend. They have known each other since they were kids."
"What do you mean by he's coming back?"
"He went on vacation...
"Vacation?" asked Botan.
"Yeah! He and his parent went to tour Europe for the summer and he's supposed to be back today. At least that's what Yusuke told me."
"What does he look like?"
"He is wicked cute."
"How do you know?"
"I saw a picture of him when I went over Yusuke's house last week."
Botan stayed silent for a while. She had heard the kids at school talk about Yusuke's best friend. Apparently, the guy was very popular. A girl at school had told her that most of the girls were in love with him. What chance did she have on attracting his attention?
"I just have a great idea." declared Keiko
"What?" Botan asked.
"Why don't you come with Yusuke and me, so you can meet Kurama?"
"What make you think I want to meet him?"
"Nothing. I just thought that you would like to meet him. Yusuke said that he is really nice. Maybe he'll even ask you out."
"Yeah! Right."
Once again, the friends fell into a quiet state. Botan took the moment to think. She would really like to meet the famous Kurama.
"So, are you coming" Asked her friend.
"Sure. After all, I don't have anything to do tonight."
"Great. I'll tell..."
The ringing of a phone stopped Keiko in her track.
"It's yours" Botan told her. "Mine is off."
Her friend picked up the phone and answered.
"Hi, sweetie"
"Well that's great. I was just telling Botan about him. She wants to meet him. She listened for a while and said. "Sure we'll be right over. I love you too."
Botan listened to her friend talking to her boyfriend. She knew that Yusuke and Keiko keep absolutely no secrets from each other. They were such a great couple that she sometimes envied her friend. Her thoughts went immediately to Kurama. Would he really like her? Botan gave herself a mental shake. "Now I am dreaming about a guy I don't even know". Botan was so lost in thought that she hadn't realized that Keiko was talking to her.
"Let's go. Yusuke is waiting for us."
"Okay. Let's take my car."
"Sure." respond Keiko
"So where is he meeting us?" Botan asked, a minute later.
"In front of a little restaurant next to the mall."
Since there wasn't much traffic in the streets, they arrived at the mall in ten minutes. Yusuke was already there, waiting for them. Keiko immediately went to him and gave him a kiss.
"Hi babe." said Yusuke. "Hi Botan
"Hey Yusuke. What's up?"
"My best buddy's coming home today." He said.
"That's what Keiko told me.
"I am so excited."
"So where are we going?"
"To the airport. I suppose to pick him up."
"And where's Kuwabara and Hiei?"
"I'm not sure where my brother is but I know Kuwabara is visiting some relatives."
"Oh! Well, let's go."
This time, Yusuke was the one who drove them to the airport in his car. He had a Mitsubishi Spider. Botan knew how much he loved that car. It was always sparkling clean even in winter. The drive to the airport wasn't long since it was only fifteen mile away. When they got there, they found out that Kurama's plan was late. So they had to wait for forty minutes before it landed. When the plan finally arrived, Botan was ready to go home. They waited in the main lobby.
"There he is." Yusuke said.
Botan watched as the guy moved toward them. He had blood red hair. She could tell he had a lean and muscular body underneath his clothes. From what she could tell his eyes were green. He smiled at her and she dissolved into a puddle of mush.
Botan couldn't take her eyes of him. There was something about the way he moved, talked. Something that was very intriguing and appealed to her.
"Earth to Botan." Her friend whispered.
"Huh?
"Didn't I tell he was cute?
"Cute? He is gorgeous.
"Oh-oh.
"What?
"He is coming toward us.
"So are you going to tell me which one is Keiko or am I supposed to guess?" Kurama said.
"Kurama, this is my girlfriend Keiko and her friend Botan."
"Nice to meet you. I heard a lot about you: said Keiko.
"Me too: said Botan.
"So, you're the girl that kept Yusuke under control. He turned to Botan and said: And you are Botan.
"Yeah.
He smiled at her again and her heart started doing flip-flopped in her stomach.
"What's the matter with me? I just met the guy and I am going all ga-ga over him". She thought.
"So, what have you been up to since I left."
"I haven't done much. I trained a lot with Genkai.
"I thought you said you weren't going to stay the whole summer.
"I didn't. There's no way I could live with Genkai for three whole months. We would kill each other."
"Yeah."
"So where're your parents?" Yusuke said.
"They're getting our luggage. They said I could go. We'll meet at home.
"Cool. Why don't get a bite to eat."
The moment she heard the word eat, her stomach growled. She felt so embarrassed. Talking about making a great impression.
"Oh-ho, looks like somebody's hungry" Kurama said, playfully.
"I am starving. I haven't eaten much to today." Botan replied
"You haven't eaten at all." Keiko said.
Sheana fell silent for a moment. Before she could formulate a comeback, Yusuke said:
"By the way, Kurama, Maya is mad at you for not telling her you were going away."
"Good. That will keep her of my back for a while. That girl seriously has some issues to work out.
"She doesn't have any issues, she just like you. Hell, she's in love with you."
"I don't even like her. She's pushy, bossy and way to possessive. She's one of the reasons, I spent the summer away."
Hearing Kurama said that he wasn't interested in the most popular girl in school, not to mention beautiful, made her feel foolishly relieved.
"Do you, guys think we can get something to eat? I'm about to pass out here." Botan asked.
"Sure." said Keiko.
"If we left now, we might get to Olive Garden in fifteen minutes."
"Want to ride in my new car?" Yusuke said.
"Where did you get a new car: Kurama questioned.
"My dad bought for me."
"Why?"
"We got into a fight and he wanted to make it up to me."
"Well let's go."
As predicted, they arrive at the restaurant in fifteen minutes. They were seated rapidly. When the waitress left them, Sheana said that she needed to go to the facilities.
"I'm coming with you." Keiko said.
"What's with girls and bathrooms: Yusuke asked.
When the girls had left for the bathroom Kurama turned to Yusuke and asked:
"So, tell me about your summer Vacation?
"Nothing special until I met with Keiko and Botan. I asked Keiko out the next day and we have been together since."
"Wow!"
"You can ask her out, you know."
"Keiko?"
"No, I meant Botan. She doesn't have a boyfriend right now."
"What makes you think I want to ask her out?"
"I don't know. I just thought you guys would be perfect for each other."
"And how do you figure that?"
"She's hotheaded like you and I think that she might be able to tame the bad boy in you."
"Very funny. Tell me about her. I'm not asking because I am interested just because I'm curious."
"Well, let see. She's smart, munificent and comprehensive and she's adorable too."
"Who's adorable?" Keiko said
"Hey! You back." Yusuke answered.
Before Keiko could formulate her question again, the waitress appeared to take their orders. Botan settled for a chicken salad with Italian dressing. Keiko, Kurama and Yusuke ordered cheese ravioli with meat sauce.
"I thought you said that you were starving?" Yusuke asked.
"She's dieting." Keiko replied.
"I am not. A salad is plenty for me."
"Whatever you say, Botan."
A silent fell for a few second before Keiko leaned toward Sheana and said:
"So, what do you think of Kurama?"
"He's okay but I don't want you playing matchmaker."
"Me?" asked Mica, pretending to look offended."
"Yes, you."
"Be honest with me and I promise I'll never ask about him again."
"Okay. He's stunning, strong, funny and nice. There..."
"what are you guys whispering about?" Yusuke said.
"Nothing." both Botan and Keiko said.
"Really." replied Kurama. So why do you look like a pair of guilty children.
Botan could feel her neck go red. Fortunately for her, the waitress came up with their meals. While eating, Botan learn a great deal about Kurama's background. He lived with his parents next to Yusuke's house and he didn't have any sister or brother. -Enough talk about me. Tell me about you guys: he said to Botan and Keiko.
"There's nothing to tell about me." Keiko started. Like you, I don't have any siblings. I live with my parents and that's my life story.
"What about you, Botan?" Kurama questioned.
"Well, I have a big brother and a little sister, Yukina and Hiei."
"You're Hiei's sister?"
"Yeah!"
"I'm sure I'm not the only one who told you but you guys have absolutely nothing in coming."
"I know."
They finished the meal in a flash.
"Anyone wants to go to the movies, later."
"Can't." said Kurama. "I have to go home. Mother is going to be mad at me if I'm not home."
"I can't go either because I am grounded." Botan sighted.
"Why?" asked Yusuke.
"I pull a stunt on my parents the other night.
"What did you do?
"Remember when we went to the park. I was supposed to be at home. My parents found out that I wasn't."
"Hey! I know we can go all go to the movies tomorrow." Keiko said
"Great idea." Kurama said.
"Bye then. See you tomorrow."
They parted ways outside the restaurant.
"Well, I better get going then. Bye, it was nice meeting you, guys." Kurama said.
After he left, Botan caught a ride home with her friends. They dropped her off at her house and said goodnight. Her house was pretty simple. She lived with her parents and her two siblings. They had just moved in this house six months ago. Botan had felt out of place until she was reunited with her best friend, Keiko. Botan and Keiko had been friends for a long time. They grow up together. She always felt that Keiko was the only person that could understand her maybe it was because she wasn't normal like other people around them. When Sheana was little she couldn't understand why she wasn't like every other little girl she knew. She was different in every aspect. She had unusual bleu hair with amethyst eyes. She was slender and a well shaped body. She knew she wasn't ugly but she was no gorgeous either. Growing up, Botan didn't have many friends because she never she moved a lot. She wasn't sure she could trust. When she had finally met with Keiko, it had been like an answer to a prayer.
When Botan finally got to her house, her parents were still at work. Both her parents were genetic scientists and because of they sometimes moved a lot. They have been too so many different countries because of their studies and research. They had finally decided to settle down because their children were growing up. They came back to Japan six months ago and they promised not too moved anymore. Botan loved her parents very much even though they can get a little overprotective every so often. They wouldn't let her go on a date with just anyone. She remembered the last time she went out with a guy. Her parents didn't like her boyfriend. They said that he was a little too wild for their taste. For once Botan had agreed with them. She knew that he had a wild bone in his body. Two weeks later, she had broken up with him. Her thoughts immediately went to Kurama. She wondered if her parents would have approved of him. He was...
The ringing of the phone interrupted her thoughts. She picked it up in her room.
"Hello?"
"So you are already home."
Botan instantly loosen up when she recognized her friend's voice.
"Hey Keiko. I thought you and Yusuke were going out."
"We didn't. So what are you doing?"
"Nothing."
They stay silent for a while before Keiko introduced the object of her thought into the banter.
"So, are you planning to ask Kurama out?"
"You promised you wouldn't talk about him anymore. Besides, I just met the guy."
"So, he seemed to like you."
"He likes you, too. He is just being convivial."
"If you asked me, I'll say that his liking to you is genuine."
"How do you figure? "
"The way he kept looking at you while you were eating."
"You always told me I eat funny maybe he noticed it too."
"Sure. Keep making excuses for him. I just got a feeling that you two would be more than just friends."
"Yeah right. Like Kurama would rather go out with me than Maya."
"Why not? You're smarter than her and way much prettier. That girl's a witch."
"Keiko!"
"What? You know as well as I do that she's a bitch."
"I know but still he's not going to ask me out and I'm not planning on asking him."
"What don't we wait and see."
Author's note: this is the latest story I've written. So don't forget to review. Please and Thank you.