ByNijuukyuu and Hiei Joro (Friday, August 5th, 2005)
Before Notes: Did you know that there are only a few chapters left for this story? That's because I've finally thought of what happens next, and how to end it... Heh, no one will ever suspect what happens (of course.).
(Sha's P.O.V.)
"Konnichiwa, Hiei-san." I greeted him, coming into my room, after returning home; I had been out all day, running errands with my uncle and grandmother, and I even skipped going out for lunch... much to my grandma's dismay.
"Konnichiwa." He replied, nodding to me. Hiei was sitting up straight in bed, with his arms folded against his chest, while he looked around, as if in deep thought.
I couldn't help smiling; the reason was because he seemed to be much, much better now...
Nearly a month had passed now, and his arms were better, but still somewhat sore; and he was able to walk around a little, although sometimes he stumbled, and I had to help him... and of course, he put on that tough guy act, saying he was just fine and didn't need help; and I would tell him 'Nonsense!'; and helped him anyway, while he pretended to scowl over it.
I walked over, then felt his forehead, while he frowned; then I backed up, grinning; telling him I was just checking his temperance, but he just shrugged - I knew he understood me; he just didn't know how to respond to that, I guess...
"Chu cho ku?" I asked him, and he nodded, grinning slightly.
So then, I left the room, and went downstairs, asking my mom for lunch; then I went outside to play with my two younger brothers while I waited.
(Hiei's P.O.V.)
Finally, I was recovering...
It was still embarrassing for her to help me out; but it wasn't that big of a deal.
Since no reports had been made about a demonic monster in the area, I assumed my foe had fled, thinking he must've defeated me... I would hunt him down once I was much better, and perhaps, I would do some training to ensure my victory.
I stood up, steadying myself with the sidetable; but then I fell backwards on the bed, when Sha's cat, Kitty ran inbetween my legs...
That was a surprise, well...
I stood back up, cursing silently... but then I laughed a little, when I saw the tabby staring at me with a dumb, curious look... These human pets were quite interesting, and...
...dare I say?...
Funny.
When Sha had brought up her pet hamster, Sapphire up here; the little fellow got comfortable on my shoulder (SHE put him there...); and then, to my shock, he slid down into the shirt I was wearing; and crawled all over my chest... embarrassingly, I was tickled and I laughed while Sha had to pull up my shirt (which was one of hers really, because mine was all ripped up), and snatch up Sapphire whom was going to jump off the side of the bed.
She, of course, apologized over a hundred times, but I just laughed and told her not to let Sapphire come back to visit me... and so far, he hadn't.
I made my way over to the sofa that the girl had been sleeping on for the last... month, was it? I wasn't sure, but at least it wasn't far to walk from the bedside. I pulled myself more up, so I could look out the window... and I watched Sha, and her brothers walking around; then they began chasing each another...
For a fifteen year old, she was sorta like a playful child, and yet; very kind... I honestly thought that all human teens were like how Yuusuke had been at that age... so this was a surprise for me, but not of any importance really.
Then I heard a woman's voice calling from inside the house, and all three siblings ran inside... The littlest one, and youngest, I believed; got inside first followed by the other boy, and Sha took the end.
I turned over, with my back rested against the cushions of the sofa, while I listened to the sounds of footsteps outside the room...
Yes, she has a big family... I was sure... but I had never asked how many others; because it was none of my business, and why should it matter?
Oh...
The door opened, and Sha came in, holding a bowl; laughing as she called something down the hall in English to someone; then she closed the door, and greeted me with her smile.
I looked curiously at the food... I had never seen this before... Well, actually I have, I think... but she had never given it to me before...
It wasn't meat at all... it was all yellow, and with noodles in it...
I stared at her with a confused look, and she put the food onto my lap, while she sat down next to me, saying: "Mick in chi-ease'?
What the...?
"Mick in chiese?" I asked, and she laughed at me, while I frowned; then she repeated herself until I could say it properly...
'Mac and cheese'...
Oookay...
She picked up the spoon, with some of it on it, then brought it to my lips, saying: "Dozo."
'Please.'
So, then I took the spoon, and began to eat it... It actually tasted good, if not strange at first bite... so I nodded to let her know I liked it...
She stood up, looking down at me; and I realized she was rather tall... well, at least to me, I guess... I was sure that Yuusuke, that idiot and Kurama were taller then her, of course... then she spoke: "Ogenki desu ka?"
She was always asking me how I was...
"Genki desu."
'I'm fine.'
Sha then said something short in English, smiling; then she went over to the radio, turning it onto a station that was just playing piano and violin music together...
"Gochisosama deshita. (Thank you, it was delicious.)" I said, putting the bowl on the floor, then sitting up; and happily realized for the first time that that didn't make me ache at all...
I was soon to be leaving any day now, I thought, sighing with relief... I was anxious to get back to training and hunting that demon down.
(Sha's P.O.V.)
Classical music... such a soothing melody, that could mix all emotions into one... Sadness, anger, happiness...
Oh, I forgot that Hiei told me that he liked the mac and cheese...
Heh, he didn't know it probably, but I had been skipping most of my breakfests and lunches for him... at least, I got to eat at dinner time, because I let Hiei eat the first plate, then I had the second... but, what grossed me out was, that after my routine of saying Kitty got it; a fly landed on it... my uncle got peeved at me, and so, I just stopped lying about it, and had to eat off the same plate...
Yuck!
...I didn't like that, because there were only a few people whom I didn't mind the germs of : My mother, and my baby brother, and that was probably because they were the two I was the most closest to.
"Toire wa doko desu ka? (Where is the bathroom?)" Hiei asked, rather quietly; and I blinked a few times, realizing that he hadn't ever gone in there since he arrived... oh my goodness... well, he also looked like he needed a bath too.
Oh no, I winced; remembering that everyone was up and about right now... but what if it...
Oh, poor Hiei... I wondered what I could do about it, then I told him to wait for me to return; and he nodded; then stared at the floor.
I went out into the hall - downstairs, I could hear my mother, older brother and grandmother talking... and my younger brothers were outside... my uncle was sleeping in his room, because of an all-nighter again; and that trip out before worn him out.
Well... maybe if we were quick, I could get him in there, then I would just have to guard it... what about excuses? I have no idea...
I went back into my room, then told Hiei I would help him get there; and then, I put one arm under his, and helped him stand, then we began to walk out of my room...
The bathroom was down the hall, at the right end; so we started off that way, while I tried to keep an ear out for someone coming, but luckily, no...
I opened the door, and he walked in by himself, looking around, then he turned, and gave me a frown, then I turned red, quickly saying sorry, and closed the door...
How embarrassing...
Ah well, it would've been all fine... if after a while I didn't hear the bathtub start to run...
Oh no, he was going to give himself a bath... wait, that was a good thing, but bad for me - we could be busted!
Oh well, nothing can be hidden forever, I thought gloomly, slipping down the wall, to sit with my back against it, and my elbows rested on each of my knees, while I stared at the wall, listening to the sounds coming from inside the bathroom; and to the chatter coming from downstairs too.
(Hiei's P.O.V.)
After a half-hour or so, I finally got myself entirely cleaned...
I knew I shouldn't have, especially at this hour, but I was filthy! And I wanted to start taking care of myself now... however... my pants, and the shirt she had lend me were all sweaty; and I decided I wanted clean clothes; so then I went ahead and called her name.
Then I heard her standing in front of the door, and Sha asked me what was it; so I asked her if I could borrow an outfit of hers, so long it wasn't girlly... and then, for some reason, she sounded offended when she repiled she would...
I climbed out of the bathtub, turning the water off, and grabbed a large towel from their heap of towel; wrapping it around my waist; just as the door cracked open a bit, and I saw her hand toss an outfit onto the counter, then she closed the door again, saying nothing at all.
I dried my body, and hair the best I could; then lifted the shirt... which was a pale blue buttonup shirt; and the pants were a pair of black shorts... which looked as if they used to be pants, but was unevenly cut to make these... Okay... they'll have to do for now.
I knocked on the door quietly, then she opened, smiling when she saw me... did I look that absurd?.!
We went back into her room, after she had gathered up my old clothes; tossing them in the corner of her room; then I sat on the bed again, while she was fixing the stack of papers she had that Kitty had knocked down, they were near that giant panda bear; which still creeped me out.
She turned to me, then told me that in two days, her and her family were going to be out all day at the beach until five o' clock in the evening, but that her grandmother was staying home; and asked if I would be fine by myself...
"Hai." I told her, then asked about food... and she told me, she would make sure I got a plate of food of whatever was for dinner the night before the all day out...
Okay... well, maybe while they were out, I could go exploring - I already knew I would be able to hide from her grandmother... so I would be free to do as I wanted that day... Hm...
.:.To be continued.:.