Hello everyone! I'm back from vacation. At the bottom I replied to reviewers. I thank you all! Please review some more! ;) So anyway... the next update.. maybe tonight or tomorrow. I lost my glasses (actually when I leaned out the window on the ride home they flew off my face... :( (sob) I loved them! They were my favorite.. the nice copper frame that matched my red hair... the thinness that framed my face... oh... anyway... ahem..) so being on the computer kind of hurts my eyes, but I'll be going in monday for a new pair. YAY!

By the way, I believe I am starting a new story, so I will be updating that one and this one, so the updates may not come as often, but I'll try and make sure that doesn't happen. A lot of work until school... For those of you who liked this one, you can check out the new one, I'll be posting the first chapter possibly tonight, or definately tomorrow. It was just something that came to my mind on the drive up to New York. I wrote it down cause I really liked it. :) Talk to you all later!


Hiei allowed Kurama to drive him to the nearest ice cream parlor. The demon thought that the ice cream smelled delicious, but didn't say so. The fox demanded that Hiei have something for breakfast before he had sweets. Hiei had no clue as to what anything was on the menu. Kurama sensed his confusion and ordered him a simple order of buttermilk pancakes with sausage.

"Dammit there's so many different things here! How can you keep them all straight?" Hiei asked in a frustrated tone after the waitress left.

The fox shrugged. "You get used to it. I'm surprised though. You've lived here for so long, yet you have never had me take you to any place like this." The fox grinned at the demon's stubborn expression.

"Maybe I didn't want you to," he spat, frowning, but quickly lost it as a waiter passed with a tray filled with bowls of different flavored ice cream.

Kurama smiled to himself. He had a feeling Hiei would like the ice cream. A few minutes later the waitress reappeared with their meals.

Hiei stared at the flat pieces of bread for quite some time. Kurama decided to help him with the syrup. If he liked sweet stuff, he'd definately like the maple syrup. The fox poured it slowly over the hot bread.

"What the hell is that?" Hiei shreaked, pushing his chair back using the edge of the table, which almost caused the table itselt to tip over.

Several people turned to look his way. "Shuddup Hiei! It's syrup. You'll like it. Now eat it then you can have some ice cream!" Kurama demanded in a fierce whisper. He felt like he was talking to a three year old, not a full-fledged demon.

Hiei slowly picked up his chopsticks and tore a piece off. The fox anticipated his reaction. Hiei chewed, swallowed, and stared at the fox with the most blank expression he had ever seen. Kurama had to choke back some major self-control to stop from bursting out in a laughing fit. Without a word, Hiei took another bite, and another, until his plate was clear.

"What flavor ice cream would you like?" Kurama wondered, leaning on the table. He continued by seeing his confused expression. "They have..." he looked at the centerpiece that listed each one. "Vanilla, chocolate, mint, and strawberry."

Hiei had no clue as to what each of those tasted like, so he pointed to mint. That sounded good, whatever it was. Kurama nodded and ordered himself chocolate.

Five minutes later, Hiei was shoving the delicious snow down his throat, the fox: choking on laughter. Suddenly Hiei stopped. His spoon dropped; his hands went to his thoat. He was experiencing something he had never felt before. He whole head was cold, his throat felt as if an icicle had been shoved down it, and the cold, melting water was slowly dripping down his esophagus.

Kurama doubled over with laughter and almost tipped his chair. Several others were trying to mask their laughter, as to not be rude by laughing at someone whom they didn't know.

The fox was startled out of his fit by the shrill ringing of his cell phone. He hesitated until the third ring before picking it up.

"Hello?"

Hiei watched sadly as the fox's good mood plumetted into the ground.

"Yes, I'll be there soon."

A long pause.

"Of course. Good bye."

He turned his gaze towards Hiei, who was just recovering from his brain freeze. "Let's go. The doctor and my mother are waiting."


BlackRoseVixen05: That's really cool how your dad only lives a couple hours from Madison! I just got back from vacation today. And thanks, I had a lot of fun. It feels good to be home. :)

Maki-sama: That would suck if your computer broke. I'm sorry... :( Well at least I'm not grounded now. :) It's nice to have the computer of my own free will.

Bara-Minamino: I thank you for all of your kind words. They mean a lot to me. :) Don't worry... I'm back home and the next update will probably be tomorrow, possible tonight! YAY!

Forbiddensoul562: Yeah I had a great time. Thank you for all of your wonderful reviews. They all mean very much to me. :) You're pretty funny... hehe :)