Chapter VIII: Love Lessons.

The next weeks went by quickly. Botan's relationship with Yusuke was thriving. They practically spent all their time together. As promise, Botan tried to help Yusuke to get over Keiko. She tried to find things that they both loved and enjoyed. She helped him with his homework while he taught her how to fight.

Over these weeks, Botan found a lot about her new boyfriend. She learned that there was a lot more to Yusuke than meet the eye. He had shown her the true Yusuke Urameshi. He had shown her his true self. He was totally honest with her. In return, she tried to do the same for him.

Yusuke and Botan were in her apartment. They were both sitting on the couch in each other arms, watching TV. He had his arms around her and she laid her head on his chest.

'Hey, Botan?'

'Ummm?'

'Can I ask you something?'

Sure.'

'Why did you decide to help me?'

'Help you?'

She was confused. What was he talking about?

'You know getting Keiko back.'

'Oh! Because I love you.'

'But if you loved me back then, why would you help me? Wouldn't you rather have me to yourself?'

'I did want you all to myself but then I realized that I was being selfish.'

'Selfish? But how?'

'I wanted you to be happy. And I didn't think that I could make you happy. Well not as much as Keiko does.'

'You make me happy. Happier that I ever been.'

'I'm happy with you, too.'

They kissed passionately. Botan broke the kiss before it got out of hand. She rested her head back on his chest while he played with her hair. She sighted and closed her eyes.

Life was good. She felt happy and content. Her life was perfect and totally complete. She had everything she ever wanted. Even though, he didn't say he loved her, she was happy with him. Her life couldn't possibly get better than that. But it did.

'Botan?'

'Umm.'

'I have something for you.'

'What?' 'Wait right here. I'll be right back.'

He hopped down the couch and made her way to her bedroom. He retrieved his jacket and fumbled through the pocket and took out something. He went back to the bedroom and sat down next to her.

'Here it is.' He said.

'What is it?'

'Open it.' '

Okay.'

She eyed the flat velvet case before opened it. She lifted the lid and gasped at what was inside. Lying on a silky bed was a silver charm- bracelet with the letters Y and B hanging. There was also a heart between the two letters. Botan was speechless with joy. 'Well, do you like it?' he asked.

'Yusuke, it's gorgeous.'

'Does that mean you like it?' '

Like it? I love it. Thank you.'

He took the bracelet from her and fastened it around her wrist. As soon as he was done, she threw herself at him. She kissed him all over his face while whispering,

'thank you, thank you, thank you.'

'I'm glad you like.'

'I love it. I love you."

She kissed him again.

'So what's the occasion?' she asked.

'No occasion. I just wanted to give something and show you how special you are to me.'

'Oawww.you're special to me, too.'

'I know but do you remember when you told me you loved me?'

'I still love you.'

'I know but I thought that you were playing with me.'

'Oh! Yusuke, you know that I would never do something like that. I would never toy with your feelings.'

'I know that but I have been playing with so much that I didn't want to let myself believe it. But after I spent so much with you, I change my opinion. I realize that you truly do love me and I want to love you, too. I just don't know how."

'Then I'll teach you. I'll teach you how to love me just like you're teaching me how to fight.'

'Thank you. So what's the first lesson, Ms. Botan?'

'Mmmm..the first lesson is...kiss me.'

'That's a class I know I'll pass.'

He said before he kissed her.

The kiss was sweet and sensual but she quickly pulled away.

'No, no, no, not like that. I want you to kiss me with no restrain. Don't hold yourself back. You're not going to hurt me. Now try again."

This time the kiss was different. He kisses her slowly and gently sucked on her bottom lips asking for entry. She gladly obliged. His tongue explored the sweet cavern of her delectable mouth. Sipping every bit of her love for him and enjoying the taste and feel of her in his arms. By the time, they broke the kiss, they were both breathless.

'How did I do?' he asked.

'You passed with flying colors.'

He chuckled and she giggled.

'How there any more lessons?'

'You bet but I think we should take it one step at a time.'

'I think you're right. We better take things slowly if you're going to make me love you.'

'I can't make you love me, Yusuke. I just want to show you how.'

'And how are you going to do that?'

'By loving you.'

He didn't say anything but instead he hugged her. She returned his embrace.

'Do you want to go out now?' he asked.

'Sure. Where do you want to go?'

'I don't know.'

'How about the mall? We can see a movie and then after we can get something to eat.'

'Sounds good.'

They both went into the bedroom looking for their jackets. Botan went into the bathroom and freshen up her make-up. She applied a little bit of mascara and redid her lipstick. Funny, she never used to care that much about how she looked before. Since she started going out with Yusuke, she always made sure that she looked great. Not that Yusuke minded, then again he said that she was beautiful no matter what she wore.

Fifteen minutes later, they left the apartment and headed to the mall. Since Yusuke had his mother's car, he drove them there. Once inside, they decided to see "Bullet-proof Monk." The movie was great and even kind of funny. After the movie they went to the food court and something to eat. Yusuke had some rice and shrimp while Botan get chicken and spiced fries. They sat at the far corner were they weren't much traffic.

'Here. Taste this.' She said.

She fed him a bit of chicken before eating a piece herself. He chewed on it before he said: 'Ummmm..it tastes good.'

'I know. It's my favorite junk food.'

'Favorite junk food?'

'Ummmm.'

'So what's your favorite healthy food?'

'Omelets with cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms and lots of yummy spices.'

'Mushrooms are gross.'

'No, they are not. They're good for you.'

'They look like boiled snails. That can't possibly be good for you.'

'Ewww.that's disgusting.' '

It's true.'

'I think I just lost my taste for mushrooms.'

They continued talking while eating. Unknown to them, Kuwabara and Yukina were coming their way. Kuwabara and Yukina were dating. Without Hiei's consent. Yukina had found out that Hiei was her brother and they had come to an understanding.

'Hey, Urameshi.' Said Kuwabara.

'Hi, Botan.' Said Yukina.

'Hello, Yukina.' Replied Botan.

'What are you guys doing here?' asked Kuwabara.

'Last I checked this was a public place.' Retorted Yusuke.

'Boys play nice.' Said Yukina who had sat beside Botan.

Yukina sat down next to Botan and Kuwabara next to Yusuke.

'So what are you doing here?' said Botan.

'Yukina wanted to go shopping.' Said Kuwabara.

'So where are your bags?'

'I have purchased anything yet. Hey, what don't you come with me? I can always use some help.'

'Sure.'

They got up from the table. Botan took Yusuke's hand while Kuwabara and Yukina followed them. First they stopped at Lady Foot Locker where Yukina bought a pair of white sneakers. Nest stop was GAP; she bought several t-shirt, skirts and jeans. The last store they stopped made both Yusuke and Kuwabara stopped dead in they track. It was Victoria's Secret.

'I'm not going in there.' Said Yusuke.

'Me neither.' Said Kuwabara.

'Oh! Come on. It's just a store.' Said Botan.

'Yeah!'

'I'm still not going in there.' Insisted Yusuke.

'Then I guess you would have to wait for us.'

'That's okay. Botan is staying here with me anyway.'

'But.?' said a confused Kuwabara.

'Oh! Come on Kazuma, you don't want me to go in there all by myself?'

Kuwabara sighted and followed his girlfriend inside. Outside, Yusuke was leaning against a wall with his arms around Botan. Hers were around his neck.

'So this is where you bought all those pretty panties you're always wearing.'

'You like my panties?'

'Yeah and a whole lot more too.'

'So would you like to know which one I wearing right now?'

'You've read my mind.'

She leaned closer and whispered something in his ears. He groaned.

'Damn, you're making me hot all over.'

'I can see that.' She whispered, kissing his neck.

'Don't tempt me.'

'And if I do?'

'We'll both get arrested for public indecency.'

She laughed. At that moment, their friends came out of the store. Kuwabara was as red as a tomato. Yusuke grinned.

'Wow! Kuwabara, you look like the cat that swallowed the canary.' '

And you look like the cat curiosity is about to kill.' He replied.

'Come on, we're going home.'

They all made their way out of the mall.

'Bye Botan, bye Yusuke.' Said Yukina.

'See you later guys.' Said Yusuke.

Yusuke and Botan went back to her apartment. He was staying with her tonight since his mom wasn't home.

It was almost eight when they got home. They changed into their pajamas since they weren't planning on going anywhere for the night. They both sat in the living-room. They tried watching TV but nothing good was on.

'Do you want to play a game?' she asked.

'What kind of game?'

'Connection?'

'Naww.'

'Monopoly?'

'That's for old people.'

'Confession?'

'That's for girls.'

She giggled.

'I know why don't we go flying on my oar?'

'Absolutely not.'

'Oh! Come on. It will be so much fun.'

'No.'

'Please.

She pouted and gave him her best expression of a lost puppy.

'Alright, alright.'

She grinned and summoned her oar. She sat on it patted the space behind her. He sat behind her and they flew out of the window.

'We're flying on your oar in our pjs. How romantic.' He said sarcastically.

Botan giggled. They flew over the city. At night, the city looked like a chrismas tree with all the different colors of light. From skyscrapers to small houses. It was a breathtaking sight.

'Yusuke, look.' She said, pointing at a tree.

'What?'

'Down there.'

'Oh! My God, that's Hiei. What is he doing?'

'He looks like he's sleeping. Want to say hi?'

'No.' 'Why not.'

'Two reasons. One, if we wake him up. He won't hesitate to use his katana on us. Second, if he saw us in your pjs. We'll never live it down and not to mention he'll bribe us for ice scream.'

'Okay, maybe you're right. Let's go by the beach.'

'Okay.'

They flew over the city to the beach. They hopped down of the oar unto the ground. The sand was still warm under their bare feet. They walked on the beach hands in hands just talking. Sometimes people would stare at them strangely given the fact that they were in their pajamas. Soon their feet brought to an isolated part of the beach. Yusuke sat down and pulled Botan to sit between his legs. His arms wrapped around her waist.

It's so peaceful out here.' She murmured.

They felt into a peaceful and comfortable silence listening to the sound of the waves crashing against the rocks. Botan thought of how much her life had changed since coming to Ningenkai. The whole thing was pretty ironic. She was sent to look for demons but instead she found love and happiness.

At the beginning, if someone had told her that she in Yusuke would be a real couple, she would have laughed her head off. But fate had a different plan for her. It had turned her life around until it shifted to perfection and it was all because of one person. One boy. No, one man with jet black hair and chocolate brown eyes that you can get lost into. He was such a great person to be with. It's no wonder she loves him so much. Whoever said not to mix business with pleasure was wrong. Terrible wrong.

'What are you thinking?' he whispered against her ear.

She shivered at the feeling of his breath against her skin.

'How much things have changed especially between us.'

'What do you mean?'

'When I came here, I never dream that you would ask me out. I knew hoe much you love Keiko and wanted to be with her. But it turns out that I was wrong. You did ask me out and her we are.'

'Yeah! I guess you're right. Things have changed a lot. I hope it's for the best.'

'It's the best, definitely the best. I never been this happy in my entire life not even when I was a ningen and it's all because of you.'

'I'm glad. You deserved to be happy.'

He kissed her cheeks and they felt silent again. They just sat there basking in each other's warm.

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