An: I kind of find it funny that people like my other story better, when this one is my favorite. Oh well, I will continue writing both even if people dont love my favorite one. That's pretty much all I have to say.

If it is getting to boring, or I am dragging it out to much tell me. I hate it when that happens.

Torn. Broken. Exposed. Fearful.
Afraid. Alone. Angry. Depressed.
I am full of emotion that was hidden.
Repressed, shoved down to make room
for my beloved masks.

- By Linleigh Bell, 'Untitled'

A couple of months went by and the Yu Yu gang plus Suki hadn't heard much from Kohana. Literally. She never really talked around them, even if Yukina was in the room. She only really talked if Yukina asked her a question or was directly speaking to her. Yusuke often joked that Kohana was the female version of Hiei. 'I feel as if I am becoming stupider just being in the same house as him.' Kohana thought as she watched Yusuke and Kuwabara fight over something stupid.

'Why am I even here? Why didn't I just stay in my room today?' Kohana knew the answer so she had no idea why she even bothered asking it. She was out here because Kurama said that she was extremely malnourished, which obviously scared Yukina. So now Kohana was forced to spend time with everyone because Yukina was scared she could drop dead at any moment. Not only that, she was forced to eat food she never even heard of, and most of the time it tasted horrible.

Kohana watched as Yusuke and Kuwabara start yet another fight about what they were going to watch on T.V. Just as she got ready to throw something at them, Suki walked into the room.

"Oh Kohana! I was wondering if you wanted to go shopping with me. You know, so we could bond as sisters and what not." Kohana completely ignored her, like always and turned to Yukina.

"I am going to bed. See you in the morning." She said and got up. She walked past Suki like she wasn't even there, and went up the stairs into her bedroom. Suki stared at the spot where you younger sister was sitting.

"Why wont she talk to me?" Suki asked as she sat down next to Kurama.

"Just give her time. It must be hard for her to finally meet you after being separated from you for so long. She just needs time to readjust." Kurama replied as he kissed her on the top of her head. Ever since the first time he made eye contact with Kohana, he couldn't stop thinking about her. He found himself trying to force her into looking him in the eyes, she never did thought. It was like she was scared of it, or something. 'She is my girlfriends sister. We will be family when Suki and I get married. That's all.' He thought as Suki started to complain about how Kohana always pays more attention to Yukina. Kohana walked back into the room and sat down in her old spot.

"I thought you were tired?" Yukina said as she set down her cup of tea.

"I was, until I realized it was the afternoon and couldn't fall asleep. Now I am not tired." Kohana said with a nonchalant shrug. Kohana looked around the room for something to captivate her attention. After realizing how boring it was in the room she decided her and Yukina were going to do something today.

"Want to go shopping?" Kohana asked Yukina.

"Ok!" Yukina replied and stood up. 'Why did you decide to go shopping with Yukina instead of Suki?' asked 'Bob'. 'Suki asked me to go shopping? When did this happen?' asked Kohana mentally as Hiei burst out laughing. Everyone looked at him, as he kept laughing. Kohana had no idea that he was really 'Bob' which made everything funnier to him. Kohana just raised her eyebrow at the fire demon and decided to just ignore his odd behavior.

"Anyways, are we going shopping Yukina?"

"Yup, should I invite the girls?" Kohana cringed, she wasn't really fond of Keiko and Boton. She didn't hate them, but she didn't like them either. They were so.. Happy.. But a different type of happy then Yukina. They kept trying to hug her and stuff like she was a child or something. It aggravated her. The only one she did like was Shizuru. Shizuru was cool, she only said like 2 words to Kohana. Kohana just shook her head.

"No, lets just go. You and me no one else." Kohana started to walk out of the room, but stopped when she noticed that Yukina was just standing there. Kohana raised her eyebrow and clearly gave Yukina a look that says 'No, they can't come.' Yukina slightly nodded her head and waved to everyone and left the room with Kohana.

"Do you think it is safe to let them go shopping by themselves?" Yusuke asked.

"I don't see why not." Kurama answered. There was a moment of silence while everyone thought about the chances that Yukina and Kohana could get attacked by demons in a crowded mall.

"We should follow them!" Suki shouted and stood up. Everyone looked at her like she was crazy.

"Come on, like you don't want to see how different Kohana is with just Yukina being there." Everyone just stared at her blankly. Suki realizing she was losing the battle decided to bring out the 'big guns'.

"We would also be able to protect them! What would happen if a demon attacked them, and I lost my baby sister again? I would be so heart broken.. Oh I can't even think about it." You had to hand it to Suki she sure was good at manipulating people to see things her way.

"Fine, we will make sure they don't get kidnapped." Kurama said with a sigh. He really didn't want to 'spy' on Kohana but if it got him 'points' with his girlfriend he would do it.

"Great! So who is coming?" Suki asked excitedly. 'Finally, I will be able to see what my sister is really like. Maybe I could somehow use it to my advantage. Maybe gain sympathy with the guys.' She thought as the guys were deciding to who was going to come and help 'protect' Kohana and Yukina.

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-With Kohana & Yukina-

"And then we could go to the bookstore! Then maybe Music world! Then get something to eat..!" Kohana said, looking wide eyed at the mall. That's right. Kohana really said that. She was really different when she was with just Yukina. She acted well.. normal.

"Ok! Why don't we get something for everyone? Maybe a Martial Arts book for Yusuke, and cat toys for Kuwabara.. and well.. you know." Yukina asked while smiling brightly at Kohana. They didn't know it, but they were being 'spied' on by Kurama, Suki, Yusuke and Kuwabara. Kohana stopped walking and turned to Yukina.

"Get something for everyone?" Kohana echoed her friend's question. Yukina looked down at her feet, slightly embarrassed for the suggestion.

"Yeah, I thought that, maybe they would enjoy presents." Kohana smiled brightly and tilted Yukina's head up.

"No need to be embarrassed! Sure we will get something for everyone. But I don't think we should get a Martial Arts book for Yusuke. I highly doubt that he can read.. so maybe.. if it had a lot of pictures, he might like it." Kohan laughed and ran into the bookstore, but stopped at the entrance when she noticed Yukina was still standing there.

"Come on! There is so much we have to see!" She called out to Yukina. Yukina smiled and ran up to her, and they both walked into the store with their arms laced. The 'spies' looked at where Yukina and Kohana were standing.

"Was that really Kohana? The same Kohana who ignores us and only looks at us to glare?" asked a dumbfounded Yusuke. He turned to Suki.

"She doesn't even bother glaring at you. She completely ignores you, its like you don't exist to her." Suki gave Kurama a sideways glance and notices him looking at her sympathetically. 'This is going according to plan. Now like to turn on the water works.' Suki burst into 'tears'.

"My only living relative hates me!" She cried and flung her arms around Kurama. He patted her back and tried to sooth her. Yusuke rolled his eyes and looked at Kuwabara.

"Let's go home, I feel wrong about spying on them. If a demon attacks Kurama can handle it." Kuwabara nodded his head in agreement and walked out of the mall with Yusuke. Kurama and Suki weren't really paying attention, they were in their own little world.

"She doesn't hate you. I think she is just nervous. She probably feels intimidated by you. Like I said before, she needs time to readjust." Kurama said and kissed her softly on the forehead.

"I am so glad we are together Kurama." Suki whispered and kissed him on the lips sweetly. He didn't really respond because the scene of Kohana laughing kept replaying in his mind like a broken record.

Kohan and Yukina walked out of the bookstore, and are greeted by the sight of Suki and Kurama kissing.

"That's gross." Kohana hissed. Yukina turned to her confused.

"What is?"

"Never mind. Want to go home? We can get everyone else presents next time." Kohana says as she started to walk towards the doors of the mall. Yukina ran to catch up.

"Are you nervous that Kurama wont like the book you got him? Because I know he will like it! He kept talking about it and how much he wanted it. He will be thrilled!" Yukina said as Kohana looked down at her.

"Nah, let's just tell him you got it for him."

"Why?" Kohana just smiled and poked Yukina in the side.

"Because it would ruin my reputation of pretending they aren't there. If I got him a present that would mean that they would notice that I actually pay attention to their conversations." Kohana laughed at the look on Yukina's face.

"Also he would probably like it better if it was from you." Yukina just shook her head because she knew the real reason as to why Kohana wanted her to give it to Kurama.

'I wish they could see the Kohana I know. Not the fake one she is when she is around them. But the real one.'