AN: Thanks again for the reviews! I agree, its super OOC, Hiei is kinda talkative back there. Sorry if its OOC and I'll try hard to bring them back to their old selves.

Thanks to Kawaii Kokkei Tsuita no Neko for giving me an idea about evil English teachers, this chapter is dedicated to you.

DISCLAIMER: Awesome Anime… not mine

Cool Characters…not mine

CHAPTER 3: The Race is On!

The day is slowly reaching its end. The students of Meiou High is preparing for their last subject for the day. And after that, its home sweet home…

And now, we turn to a couple that is heading for their English room. (an: is there such thing as english room?). Keiko dragged Yusuke to his locker and ordered him to get his English textbook. Yusuke could only grumble silent curses because he hates English subject, especially the teacher. Ms. Kigayaku is an old maid who likes making her students miserable like she is. Nobody ever tried to court her because she's too grumpy.

"Why do I have to go? I'll drop that subject anyway." Yusuke said to Keiko.

"Well, one reason is because, you can't drop this one because it's a major subject. We're already seniors, our college depends on this!" she said, "And… I want to go to college with you…" She held Yusuke's hands tightly.

"Okay, okay! Just don't go too mushy on me," he said forgetting his loathe for the subject. "Come on, let's hurry! I don't want Ms. Kigayaku mad. She's already scary even if she's not mad."

"Hey, where are the others?" Keiko asked.

"I saw Kuwabara and Hiei enter the room, and as usual, they're fighting about little things. And guess what, I heard they're fighting over the fly Kuwabara "accidentally" ate during recess," he said sniggering.

"But where's Botan and Kurama? I thought they were with us," she said.

"I think they'll catch up. I can feel that old hag's terrible aura and it's giving me the creeps!" He said as they entered the room and took their seats next to Kuwabara and Hiei who are still arguing about the fly.

Now, we shift to Kurama and Botan who are running towards the canteen. During lunch time (an: I didn't include it) there was a humongous food fight headed by Hiei and Kuwa. Yusuke and the others joined. When they decided to head for their respective rooms, Kurama left his English book on the table. He only remembered it when they were about to enter the room.

"Thank you for joining me recover my book, Botan-chan. I really appreciate it." He said as he took the book from the table.

"No sweat, Kurama-kun! Besides, our friends seem too preoccupied that time so I decided to accompany you." She said and smiled.

He smiled back. "Her smile is so contagious!" he thought. Botan is one of her closest friends. They had been friends since elementary. They had many adventures during junior high and one thing he can't forget was when he tried to woo Maya Kitajima, his crush back then. The funny thing was, Botan was the bridge. She used to set up dates for them, she used to inform him with what she likes and dislikes, she used to encourage him. But like they say, one of the two lovers always fall for the bridge and that's what happened. He fell for Botan. He didn't know when, how and why. He just woke up one day knowing that he loves her. Right now, he was happy just being with Botan, but doesn't want to tell her his feelings for he is afraid that it may ruin their friendship. All he can do is love her from afar.

"Race you to the room! Last one is a rotten egg!" she shouted as she started to run.

"You're on!" he said as he ran and within seconds, he was running beside her. Then, out of nowhere, his hands reached her waist and tickled her.

"Hey! No fair!" she said while pouting.

"You get a head-start that's why I had to tickle you!" he said slyly.

"Look! It's Fred Flintstone!" she said.

"Where!" he searched then Botan poke him on the shoulder.

"Haha! Fooled 'ya!" she said gleefully. But out of nowhere, the janitor blocked the way, which caused Botan to stop. Now, Kurama is on the lead. When they neared the room, Kurama decreased his speed so that Botan can catch up. When they reached the door, they both reached their hands to touch the doorknob and managed to touch each other's hands. They both blushed but couldn't determine if it is because of the contact or because of the heat that was building due to the running.

"I guess we both won," he said breathing heavily.

"Yeah." She said while staring at the emerald pools that was right in front of him.

"He's so beautiful…" she thought not wanting this moment to end.

Then…

"And what are you two doing out here?" said a creepy voice destroying the moment. It was Ms. Kigayaku with a very annoyed tone. They didn't know that she opened the door from inside and now, the whole class saw them.

"You two better have a decent excuse, OR ELSE…" she said with a very sinister voice.

"GULP! I'm doomed!" Kurama and Botan both thought.

To be continued…

That's chapter 3! Hope you liked it and sorry if it's still OOC, I can't help it! I still don't know what will happen next, I'm still in high school and I just put some of my experiences in it. So pls. give me some ideas! Thanks!

Review please!