Oh my god! So many reviews already! Thank you thank you! I will answer tothem soon! Yep, the last chapter was quite strange. I know. Don't worry, it gets weirder. A little bit OOC, once again, from Rens character. Not as much as last time though. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own Shaman King. Don't rub it in.

Yoh, Anna, Faust, and Manta were all placing bets on what happened. Horo, on the other hand, was busy trying to break into Rens room so he couldkill him.

"Ren! Get out here you bastard and face me like a man!" Horo screamed, pounding on his door.

"Shutup." Came the muffled reply. "Or I'll kill you."

"Dammit Ren! Don't fuck around with me! What the hell did you do to my sister!"

"Nothing that concerns you, stupid overprotective bastard."

"I'm only like this because she's my sister! What did you do to her!"

Ren decided now what be a good time to have some fun. "Well, if you must know, we were outside, and I screwed her senseless.

"WHAT!" Horo screamed outside the door. "Get out here now! I'm going to tear you apart!"

"And, by the way, I'm sure you'll be happy to know she's carrying the next ancestor to the great Tao name."

"AGGGH! MY SISTER IS CARRYING SATAN SPAWN! I'LL KILL YOU!"

Ren chuckled. He was enjoying every second of this, but he was getting tired. He needed some time to go think. He grabbed a towel and a swim suit, and made his way past a fuming Horo, to the spa. Upon his arrival, he let himself sink into the warm water sighing as it engulfed him. He lay there, relaxing until he sensed a familiar presence.

"Hello Asakura." He sighed.

"Hey Ren." Yoh dropped into the water next to him. "Horo doesn't seem all too happy. What's the commotion about?"

"Well, he's overprotective for one thing. And secondly, he thinks Pirika and I..."

"You don't need to finish that sentence." Yoh stated. "We all heard him clearly. What is going on between you two anyway?"

"Nothing."

"Then why was she chasing you in a towel? And when you came back, you were soaking wet, and she seemed really flustered."

"I walked in on her when she was changing, she chased me down, I fell into a creek. She seemed pretty satisfied with that, and left." He tactfully lied.

"Uh huh... well, it isn't any of my business."

"Damn right it isn't."

"If I didn't know any better though, I'd say you two were bickering like a couple. It seems like it anyway. Maybe that's why Horo is always so suspicious."

Ren's face flushed and he growled. "Bullshit. The day I start liking that loudmouth Ainu, is the day Horo apologizes for the way he treats me."

"And what happens when that day comes?" Yoh asked, getting up and walking away.

"Well... Um... GET BACK HERE!" Ren shouted after him.

"Ren, some advice, apologize first."

"Hmph. I already did that. She wasn't listening all too well."

"I really don't call you screaming sorry while running away apologizing, but whatever. See you Ren." With that, he walked out of the spa, leaving the Chinese boy to his thoughts.

"Pah. Idiot slacker. He has no idea who I'm dealing with. And yet, maybe he does. After all, he puts up with Anna, doesn't he?" Ren sighed and realized Yoh was right, although he hated to admit it. "I guess I should go and apologize huh?" He asked himself.

Pirka, meanwhile, was still recuperating from the days events. She had spent most of the day on her bed, wondering what to do now. She had feelings for the Tao, but she wasn't so sure they were returned. "Darn it! Does he realize what he's doing to me!" She asked no one in particular. "I like him, but he's such an unfeeling jerk!" Now pacing back and forth, she wasn't sure what to think. Hearing a knock on her door, she composed herself and quickly answered it. She didn't expect what she saw. "Ren?"

Ren was quick to put his foot in the doorframe, knowing what was coming. "Hey... Pirka... about what happened today..." SLAM! The door shut on Ren's foot causing him to wince. "Don't do that. I wanted to apologize for walking in on you and all..." SLAM! Once again, the door hit his foot. "Really... that isn't very enjoyable... stop please...hear me out..." WHAM! Yet, again his foot was smashed. At this he grabbed her hand and wrapped his fingers in hers. "Don't do that again." He pushed her into her room, the door shutting behind them.

"What the hell do you want you pervert?" Pirka glared at him. "I don't want to talk to you."

"I told you, I want to apologize. But so far, you haven't granted me the pleasure. So here it is. I'm sorry."

Pirka slapped him.

"What was that for!" Ren yelled. "I apologized didn't I!"

"That was for walking in on me, and looking up my towel you pervert! And I still owe you one, so hold still!" She brought her hand back again, but Ren reached out and grabbed it.

"Don't. Just calm down alright?"

"Let me go dammit!" Pirka growled at him.

"No." Ren pulled her closer to him. He knew what he was about to do was probably the stupidest and most ridiculous thing he could do. Looking her square in the eye, he made one request. "Dance with me."

Pirka stared at him. "Excuse me?"

"I said dance with me. You know how to dance don't you?"

"Why the hell would I dance with you! You probably don't know how to dance!"

"I'm a Tao." Ren took a few strides, leading her across the floor. "All Tao's are good dancers."

Pirka decided to play along for a bit. She pulled him up to her face, staring right into his eyes. "They must have made an exception for you. You suck at dancing."

Ren spun her out a bit, and pulled her back into him, catching her roughly, making her yelp. "So far you haven't showed any talent, so I wouldn't be talking." He whispered this into her ear, making her shiver a bit.

She stood straight, bringing her foot down onto his toe, making him stand up with her. "Who said you were leading?"

He wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her against him, "I did."

Pirka let out a little cry, and blushed when he stared at her. He was strong, she knew that now for sure. And this was very awkward, being this close to him. "R-Ren... What are you doing..."

He nuzzled his hair against her neck. "I'm apologizing. What does it look like?" He nipped at her neck lightly, making her whimper. "Pirka, I think maybe now would be a good time to tell you something..." He leaned in closer to her, mere centimeters from her face. She could feel his breath against her.

"What's that exactly Ren?" She was nervous. What was happening here? Seconds ago, she wanted to kill him, and now she wanted to kiss him. She leaned in closer to him, and their lips brushed together.

Ren pulled away suddenly. "Dinner's ready." He walked out of the room, leaving Pirka in a daze. As he shut the door, he let out a huge sigh. This wasn't easy. He wanted her. He knew that. But now wasn't the time. Behind the door, he heard a loud, frustrated "EEEERRRRRGGGGHHH!

Yup, Third chapter was long. That's alright though. Don't worry, I won't prolong the relationship much longer. (Not)