ReVamped Chapter

"Speaking" 'Thoughts'

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Yu Yu Hakusho characters or any songs I use for scene breaks.

-8-Ya wanna know more, more, more about me. I'm the girl who's kicking the coke machine. I'm the one that's honking at you cuz I left late again-8-

She didn't know what was to become of her, after everything, how could she just begin again as if nothing had happened…

Tsuika Ruveta stared out the car window at the plain empty streets that wizzed by.

"Cheer up Tsuika, think of this in a positive way you'll get to make new friends, have a new experience, maybe even get a new boyfriend-"

"After everything that I've just been through how could I possibly trust anyone again?"

"I know it's not going to be easy, but your mother and I just want what's best for you-"

"Then couldn't we just be in hiding? Couldn't I just have laid low at Aunt Riokos?"

"Your aunt Rioko has enough things to deal with, she doesn't need to worry about another mouth to feed" her mother snapped

"Just give this a chance hunny. You'll see, you'll love it."

She crossed her arms, threw herself against the seat, and went back to staring out the window until they pulled up in front of an apartment building.

"Great! To as insult to injury, an apartment? We used to live in a house…"

"Tsuika-shove it! We need to go house hunting, we just got here after all, try to be more enthusiastic."

"Yay Unpacking, Cramped spaces, and nosey neighbors- can't wait!"

"You're sarcasm isn't helping" her mother put in

"Well what do you expect smiles and cheers?"

With that she climbed out of the car, leaving her mother open mouthed. She went to the trunk and took out some boxes. Her father had already gone up to the apartment to open it.

She sighed and looked up at the building the stairs were open and it had eight floors not too high but high enough to commit suicide. She grabbed a box and went moving up the stairs. They were on the second floor defiantly not high enough to die from a fall. They had a corner apartment at least. The door was wide open; she walked in and set the boxes in a corner. She proceeded to examine the tiny space she would now be living in.

To her surprise, it had a second floor; she walked up the stairs and was met with three bedrooms. She imagined her parents would claim the biggest room, so she'd settled for the one next to the bathroom. It was wide with a small balcony.

'It's better than nothing... At least I can stand out here when I can't go sleep or something.' She sighed, leaning forward resting her hands on the ledge. Just then the door to her left opened and a tall boy with long red hair stepped out onto his own balcony. He wore all white which went just fine with him, but unfortunately he saw her immediately and smiled illuminating his green eyes.

"Hello there, I didn't realize we had new neighbors."

She said nothing, just stared at him with cold eyes before turning back into her room. She knew it was rude, but she didn't care. She went back downstairs and out the door to the car. She loaded herself up with boxes and barley managed to make it up the stairs. She was almost to her door when she tripped over her own two feet and began to tumble. She shut her eyes, bracing herself for ground impact and the inevitable crash of the boxes. It never came, she opened her eyes slowly, only then did she become aware of the hand around her waist and the body pressed snugly to her side. She looked up and was met by cheery green eyes.

"Need help?' he chuckled it sounded like he was mocking her and goddess knew she hated being mocked.

"No, I got it" She snapped, straightening herself again and giving him a shove in the process.

'Why would someone do that? He should have just let me fall!'The second she walked threw the door she lost her balance again and the boxes fell. The one on the top fell open and scattered shards of china dishes everywhere. She looked around and heaved a sigh.

"Be careful what you wish for…"

-8-Hey, hey, hey could you see I want you by the way I push you away, yeah. Don't judge me tomorrow by the way I'm acting today. Mix the words up with the actions, do it all for your reaction, yeah. Hey, hey, get tangled up in me. -8-

The van pulled up to the curb, parking nicely outside. He observed while a short man climbed out. From what Kurama could see, he wore glasses and had a head of short cut brown hair. He wore a bright yellow shirt with palm trees plastered all over it and khaki pants with black dress shoes. He opened the trunk, took out a large box, and headed for the building.

'New neighbors' he mused.

That's when he saw her, a slim brunet climbed out the back seat. Her hair was pulled back into a high ponytail. She wore a pink shirt with some saying written on it in white and baggy black cargo pants with silver chains hanging from the belt holders. He watched, her movements hurried and sharp as she grabbed a couple of boxes and made her way upstairs.

'She doesn't look happy...'

His mother wasn't home, but was expected in about an hour or so. He watched her come up the stairs and head for her apartment. He saw the man come back outside and make his way to the car where a petit woman waited. Her hair was a sunshine yellow color that could only come from a box. She donned a tight yellow tank top with cherry red caprice and red flip-flops. They began to converse, he assumed these were the parents. He smiled to himself, and decided they would offer no more entertainment then carrying boxes up for the rest of the day. He made his way to his room and opened the balcony door for some fresh air. Her scent hit first, smoke and earth. He saw her standing there staring out at the city her face emotionless, until she turned to him and there was nothing but furry. He was taken back by her sudden flare of anger, without losing his composure he smiled politely.

"Hello there, I didn't realize we had new neighbors."

She didn't answer him she just stared at him for a moment, then turned and went inside. He frowned after her then.

'Well that was rude. A strange human.'

He too went back inside; she'd made him curious enough to resume his previous station. He made a note that she had eyes as bright as emeralds and that her shirt read "If I Throw A Stick Will You Leave?" He looked out the window watching her exit the apartment and all but run down the stairs. She loaded three boxes into her arms.

'Seems she took more than she could carry' He ran downstairs and opened the door in time to see her stumble. Instinctively he wrapped an arm around her waist so she wouldn't fall and used the other to keep the boxes up. He watched her face she seemed to be waiting to hit the floor. Slowly she opened her eyes and gazed at him with momentary confusion. He gave her another warm smile hoping to convey friendliness.

"Need help?" he chuckled, apparently this was a mistake. Her eyes narrowed into a suspicious glare, but he didn't ignore the slight blush forming on her cheeks.

"No, I got it.' She gave him a shove and walked to her apartment.

'Determined little girl isn't she?'

He sighed, scratching the back of his head. He was beginning to wonder why he even bothered when he heard a crash. He ran to the entrance of there home and saw Tsuika slowly climbing to her feet. He looked around the small apartment and spotted the source of the noise, a box of china had opened and now lay littered in pieces.

"This isn't good…" he heard her remark as her parents ran down the stairs.

"Tsuika! What happen- NOT THE CHINA" her mother yelled running to the box.

"Yeah mom I'm fine just a few bruised ribs, but I'll be just fine" she remarked sarcastically. Her father on the other hand was looking straight at him, Tsuika turned and frowned at him.

He smiled sheepishly and scratched the back of his head.

"I see this is a bad time, I'll come back later," he said turning to leave.

"No it's alright," he said catching Kurama off guard.

"I'm Oren" he said extended a hand.

Kurama took his hand in turn and shook it.

"I'm Suichi Minamino I live next door with my mother Shiori."

"Well it's nice to meet you Suichi. I'm Riuki, sorry you had to see that, but my daughter is somewhat of a clutse"

"Actually, she seemed to be doing quite well. That is until she got threw the door" he commented winking at Tsuika causing a light blush to form on her cheeks. Tsuikas mother nudged her hard in the ribs so she would introduce herself. She glared at her mother and simply said "I'm Tsuika, nice to meet you." Her tone sang of boredom and disinterest. That earned her a glare from both her parents. She examined her nails leaving her parents to deal with her ill behavior.

"Please forgive her, she lost her manners in the move." Oren said jokingly casting Tsuika a threatening look, she caught it and decided it would be in her best interest not to seriously upset her father.

'Seems she likes to stir up trouble and get herself into it.' thought Kurama

"It's alright… ah… do you need any help unloading?" he hadn't meant to ask but it slipped out.

"Sure, we can use all the help we can get. Tsuika why don't you and Suichi go down to the van, while you mother and I clean up this mess and start unpacking the boxes." She knew it wasn't a request, but a demand. She opened her mouth to protest.

"I-"

"Get it in gear Tsuika" her mother said threw her teeth. She huffed and walked past him to the stairs.

-8-You wanna know more, more, more about me gotta know reverse psychology I'm the reason why you cant get to sleep I'm the girl you never get just quite what you see!-8-

'What is it with this kid, I'm being a total bitch and it doesn't even phase him. Don't tell me the boy next doors got a crush on me, though he is kinda cute… NO stop it!'

Kurama chuckled having caught every word of her little mind battle. She turned around sharply to glare at him "What may I ask is so funny?"

"Nothing, you remind me of one of my friends is all…" they reached the van and she pulled out a box and shoved it into his chest. Caught off guard he let out an "oof"

"Here ya go, sense you like to carry heavy things, why don't we just load you right up" she piled four boxes onto him and took one for herself.

'Pretty aggressive, she has more strength then lets on.'

There were only two left so she decided to come back for them.

'Mock me, show me up in front of my parents, I'm not buying the nice guy act. '

'Mock her when did I mock her?'

They walked back up the stairs with Tsuika in front; she stole a quick glance at him and saw he was just fine, perfectly balanced, and in no danger of dropping the boxes.

'What the hell! Those boxes way five times more than that one box of china!'

She grinded her teeth together and kept going reaching the doorway of her home she set down her box and took two boxes off Suichi nearly dropping them but she managed to set them on the floor. She immediately pushed past him and went back downstairs. He didn't understand why she was so mad at him. He had been nothing, but friendly. What he did observe in her was her inability to accept help from others, it seemed to make her feel weak. When she jetted out the front door, again he set down the boxes and raced after her. She beat him to the van and was already reaching for another box. He grabbed her elbow and turned her to face him.

"HEY! DON'T TOUCH ME!"

"May we speak?"

"What? I barley know you! Let me go!"

He ignored her demand and the part of his better judgment that told him to leave now. He put up her antics longer then he should have.

'I should have never come outside in the first place' yet the fact remained he did, now he had to wonder why.

"Have I done something to upset you?"

"Wha-" she drew a blank, she hadn't expected him to be straight forward. "Let me go befo-"

"If I did, I assure you it was unintentional. I hope you can forgive me and perhaps we can be friends."

'Is that what I'm after? Her friendship?' he mused

"…. You're serious aren't you?" she said after a moment.

"Yes, I am" he replied finally releasing her

'What do you have to lose that you haven't already lost?' It whispered across her mind quite as a secret. She sighed and gave him an awkward smile. Suichi let out the breath he hadn't realized he was holding.

"You win," she confessed rubbing her elbow subconsciously. "I'm sorry, the last few months haven't been easy…"

'It hurts… it all just hurts…' with put realizing it her eyes had began to swell with tears.

'So… underneath all the anger there's just a world of pain…'

His arms wrapped around her causing her to stiffen, he didn't say a word just offered silent sympathy. She relaxed enough to rest her head on his shoulder. They stayed that way for a moment. He didn't question it, didn't question himself. He'd lived long enough to realize and accept what was happening. She sighed and gently pushed away from him.

"Thanks for not asking."

"I won't intrude" He said and ignored the small pang of guilt for having been listening in on her thoughts. "Listen, some of my friends are getting together later, would you like to join us?"

"Oh- I don't think I should. I have a lot to do." She was running, making excuses while she could. She was scared out of her mind and wanted nothing more than for him to insist.

"I won't take no for an answer…"

She looked up at him; her eyes were full of suspicion. 'Kami, she's so untrusting.'

"You sure your friends won't mind?" Her last ditch effort.

"I'll have a word with them, but more than likely they'll be alright with it." She nodded pensively.

"Ok, I guess…. We better get these boxes up, we've been gone a while" she said remembering herself and shoving a box into Suichis chest, catching him once again off guard. she took out the last box and shut the trunk hastily. She ran up the stairs and was out of sight before he could even take a step away from the van.

'Sense when are you such a scaredy cat?' she scolded herself while kneeling to place the box on the floor. 'You're acting like he asked you to marry him; it's just a night out with new people.'

"That's the last of them…" said Suichi as he entered making her jump.

"Great! Thanks so much for your help Suichi" said Oren, Her reaction went unnoticed as she rose.

"No problem…"

"Suichi?" it was his mother she had just gotten home he smiled at Oren and went to the doorway.

"Mom I'm over here" he was joined by a slim woman slightly shorter than he was with dark blue hair and chocolate brown eyes.

"Everyone this is my mother Shiori"

'Wow... she's so pretty...'

"It's nice to meet you" Tsuika was quick to say extending her hand earning a bewildered look from her parents. "I'm Tsuika." She said with a genuine smile.

-8- You think that you know me... (Get tangled up in) You think that I'm lonely... (Get tangled up in me) But everything I do is only to get tangled up in you! You wanna know more, more, more about me... I'm the girl that's sweeping you off your feet.-8-

Scene breaks "Get Tangled Up In Me" by Skye Sweetnam

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