Harpygirl91- Fourth chapter! YAY!

Sesshomaru- (glare) I hate you…

Harpygirl91- he's mad at me because I made him take ballet lessons because I was bored. At least you got to dance with Hotaru. And Kotaru's going on a date in this chapter!

Sesshomaru- (blush/glare)

Chapter 4: Hibon's Return and the date:

"So what he's like?" Megumi asked. Misao had told the girls about Hiruki and Megumi hadn't been there on Wednesday and Tuesday because she had had a slight cold.

"Ummm…. Well…… Hiruki-kun's sweet, handsome, chivalrous, charming, romantic, gentle, kind, and did I mention handsome?" Kotaru said giggling then a worried look appeared," but I'm nervous about our date tomorrow."

"We'll help you get ready for it!" Kaoru said smiling brightly.

"Yeah I can do your hair, Kaoru can do your make-up, and Megumi can help you pick out an outfit!" Misao suggested.

"Get out of my seat." A familiar voice growled.

"Oh great Mr. Gripe's back." Megumi said sarcastically while rolling her eyes at Hibon.

"Well we better get back to our seats!" Misao said smiling as she drug Kaoru and Megumi back to their seats.

'I mustn't have heard them right. I did not hear Kotaru talking about Hiruki and a date.' Hibon thought. (someone's in denial!)

"Are you ok?" Kotaru asked Hibon worriedly. Hibon turned and looked at the girl and tried not to look her in the eye but failed and found himself melting in her eyes. Hibon shook it off and ignored her. Hibon couldn't help but regret ignoring the girl. Hibon sighed and looked down at his desk. 'At least I have art today.'

(Art class. Last class period of the school day)

'$#! She's in this class.' Hibon thought as soon as he entered the classroom and saw that Kotaru was in the class room, plus the only unoccupied seat was right besides her. (Ahh. I'm so evil.) "&# it!" Hibon cursed under his breath as he sat down beside her.

"Ok people partner up with anyone you want but one condition! One partner has to be human and the other has to be a youkai or hanyou! Now move people!" Anko-sensei shouted slamming her hand down on her desk.

Hibon hid a smirk as Kotaru jumped as Anko-sensei slammed her hand down. But he froze as Kotaru turned to him," uh… Um…. Hibon-san would you like to be my partner?" Kotaru asked nervously.

"What ever." Hibon said pulling out his sketchpad," And how many times do I have to tell you it's just Hibon!"

"Ok people here's the assignment! Humans draw your partner as a human! Youkai draw your partner as a youkai! Each group will be given a time era to draw their drawings in." Anko snapped," You have until next Friday to finish the drawing."

Kotaru went up to receive the time period and was told that they had to draw each other in the feudal era. Hibon froze as Kotaru relayed that information to him. 'Teach is out to kill my brain I just know it.' Hibon thought glaring at Anko-sensei.

Kotaru bit the end of her pencil as she wondered what she could draw Hibon as as a feudal era human then she got a great idea. A rouge samurai betrayed by his lord and people. For some reason it just seemed to fit him.

Hibon didn't have any trouble deciding what kind of youkai he would draw Kotaru as, a black inuyoukai, but not a simpleton he had to draw her as a beautiful and graceful princess. 'WTF! I really need to stop thinking about her so much!' Hibon said under his breath. Kotaru looked at him wondering what he was mumbling about. (That's detailed.)

"Hibon are you ok?" Kotaru asked again for the second time that day.

"I'm fine!" Hibon snapped at her. Kotaru winced as if he had slapped her. Hibon noticed that then paled," I-I'm sorry."

Kotaru looked up and him blinking then a slight blush appeared on her face," It's ok."

They spent the rest of the class period sketching each other and stealing glances for the drawings reference. Well that was for Kotaru, Hibon was looking at her for that reason and the fact that he could tell he was starting to admit he was developing feelings for her.

Hibon was so zoned out on drawing Kotaru he didn't even notice the dismissal bell until Kotaru gently touched his shoulder," Hibon-san, the dismissal bell rang."

"What?" Hibon said looking up from the drawing.

"The dismissal bell rang." Kotaru repeated then had a worried look on her face," Am I really that hard to draw?"

"No you're easy to draw. I was just concentrating on the dress you're wearing in it." Hibon said before he could stop himself, in less than a week she had wormed her way under his mask.

Kotaru smiled in relief and left the classroom with Hibon following close behind her. "You remind me of my father." Kotaru said suddenly turning and smiling at him.

Hibon stared at her in shock and gave her a small smile before going to his locker. (AHHH Hibon smiled it's the end of the world! Oh warning I'm probably going to have a randomness moment at the end of this chapter so watch out)

(That Saturday night)

Kotaru, Misao, Kaoru, and Megumi giggled as they got Kotaru ready for her date with Hiruki. "Hey Kotaru, lover-boy's here!" Inu-yasha snapped as he entered the room then his eyes softened as he noticed how happy Kotaru was.

"Oh I better go down and meet him!" Kotaru said nervously. She was a mix of nervousness and happiness and she quickly grabbed a black beaded shawl and placed it around her shoulders.

She rushed down the stairs and very gracefully until she tripped on the last step only to land in Hiruki's arms. "Are you ok?" Hiruki asked worriedly.

"H-hai." Kotaru mumbled out blushing and Hiruki set her back on her feet," Umm how do I look?"

Hiruki's jaw dropped as she turned in front of him. She was wearing a simple sleeveless black dress with matching shoes that had straps that wrapped around her calf; she was wearing very light make up (lip-gloss and a mascara); and her hair was up in a messy bun with curled strands framing her face. "You look amazing." Hiruki finally got out after fumbling with words for a bit.

Kotaru smiled at him and blushed as he offered her a bouquet of assorted colored roses. (this simply means 'you're everything to me') "Here I'll take those for you. You two get going!" Kagome said taking the flowers from Kotaru and pratically shoving the two out the front door.

"Your aunt seems very eager to get us out here alone." Hiruki said laughing slightly.

"I guess she sensed Uncle Inu-yasha was about to hurt you." Kotaru said as she climbed into Hiruki's car.

"The men in your family are very protective of you I see." Hiruki pointed out.

Kotaru blushed as she folded her hands on her lap and nodded slightly," Uncle Inu-yasha isn't as bad as my dad."

"Why do I have the feeling that if I meet your dad I wouldn't live another day." Hiruki said nervously. Kotaru giggled lightly but stopped and gazed in aw as Hiruki pulled up to a four star restaurant.

"Hiruki, it it's amazing!" Kotaru said as Hiruki let her out of the car," You shouldn't have!"

"I did it because I wanted to." Hiruki said from behind her as he wrapped his arms around her waist and nuzzled her neck.

Kotaru blushed as she smiled lightly. Hiruki kept one arm around her waist and led her inside where a waiter led them to a balcony table that had a perfect view of the garden. 'Hiruki-kun is so kind.' Kotaru thought as she took a drink of water as Hiruki went to the bathroom. (WHAT! I couldn't think of anything better)

(outside in the garden)

Naraku smirked he had taken over that weakling Sekinin's body and had been following Hiruki around for a while to find out about him and he weaknesses. 'So that must be someone very precious to him.' Naraku thought as he looked at the girl. She would fit her purpose of luring Hiruki to a trap perfectly. 'Ku ku ku' Naraku laughed in his head.

(Back with Kotaru and Hiruki)

Kotaru blushed deeply as Hiruki held out a piece of his steak for her to taste. She leaned forward and took the bite blushing like crazy. She smiled as Hiruki after she finished it. "Arigato." Kotaru said gently.

"Doitashimashite (you're welcome)." Hiruki said smiling as he sat down his fork and gently stroke her cheek," You're so kirei (beautiful)" Hiruki said softly making Kotaru turn even redder.

"I'm not…" Kotaru began but Hiruki placed a finger on her lips.

"Don't say that you are not beautiful." Hiruki said," I'm not just talking about how you look. I'm also talking about your soul. You're so gentle and caring."

Kotaru's blush receded as Hiruki whispered those words. Then blushed as of all people to suddenly show up on earth, Onwa and Tenshi, showed up beside their table.

"KOTARU!" Tenshi shouted happily and hugged Kotaru. Onwa sent a glare at Hiruki so was smiling at the scene before him.

"I'm Kotaru's twin brother, Onwa." He said extending his hand to Hiruki.

"I'm Kotaru's boyfriend, Hiruki, it is good to meet you Kotaru speaks highly of you and your parents." Hiruki said. (He's just so suave isn't he?)

"I'm Tenshi! I'm one of Kotaru's friends back on Saturn!" Tenshi said taking Hiruki's hand. While she did this Hiruki noted that Tenshi was a hanyou. "Oh yeah my dad's a wolf youkai. Well we'll leave you two lovebirds alone!"

Onwa tried to protest but Tenshi just drug him away," Oh leave them alone Onwa. I sensed that Hiruki guy really cares for your sister. Give him a chance."

"But didn't you also sense the evil watching him?" Onwa whispered in her ear.

"Yeah and he sensed it too. I could tell I don't think he's going to mention it though until Kotaru's out of harm's way. It was an ancient evil that had somehow possessed someone we'll just have to wait and see what happens. You know we won't be allowed to interfere with Kotaru's destiny." Tenshi said looking back at Kotaru and Hiruki who were talking quietly," She's happy right now. She deserves love after setting us up!"

Onwa sighed Tenshi was impossible to argue with when she was like this.

"Your friend is very…" Hiruki said smiling broadly," interesting."

"Yeah Tenshi takes after her father." Kotaru said smiling slightly as Hibon covered her hand with his and gave it a slight squeeze.

"she seems very close to your brother."

"yeah they've been dating for a few years now. Everyone jokes that they should get married as soon as they're done with school."

"Really? Well what are you planning on doing once you're out of school?"

"I have to keep on training to become the queen of Saturn." Kotaru let slip then covered her mouth with her free hand," Please forgot I said anything!"

"Kotaru, you can tell me anything." Hiruki said looking her in the eye," Now what do you mean by Queen of Saturn."

"Please Hiruki-kun what I'm about to tell you can't leave this table." Kotaru said pleadingly.

"I swear on my life that I won't ever repeat a word of it." Hiruki said covering his heart with his hand," Now tell me."

"Ok. I am the oldest daughter of Queen Hotaru and King Seon of Saturn." Kotaru said," I was sent to earth because the Queen of Mars had a premonition of a great evil that only I could defeat but I doubt I can do it."

"I'm sure you can." Hiruki said standing up and pulling Kotaru up and wrapping his arms tight around her," I'm here for you and maybe I can help train you to defend yourself."

"Hiruki…" Kotaru said and hugged him tightly as tears began to leak from her eyes," Thank you."

"Come on let's pay for this and I'll have some where special I want take you before I take you home." Hiruki said letting her go.

(twenty minutes later)

"Hiruki can I open my eyes?" Kotaru asked as Hiruki lead her somewhere or other.

"No not yet." Hiruki said smirking as he lead her through a forest and stopped in a clearing," Now you can."

"oh Hiruki it's amazing!" Kotaru exclaimed. As it turned out the clearing had a small pond in the middle of it and some lilies and other aquatic flowers were in high bloom as fireflies floated around it.

"I discovered this place a few years ago

:End Chapter 4:

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