sorry about doing this so late but I intend to make this a mature story so yeah... sorry! I'm new at this so please forgive me! OH! and if you want me to continue this, please give me a review on what you like about it, what you want me to do, stuff like that! THANKS! -

Chapter 1

Hiei walked toward Kurama, who seemed to be in 'conference' with Yuseke and Kuwabara. They were laughing joyously but Hiei, being him, couldn't wait. Hell, he'd waited too long as it is. He had to talk to the red-head NOW! NO exceptions.

"Kurama, I need to speak with you in private," Hiei said emotionlessly. His entire life was practically dedicated to hiding his true emotions so at that moment, no one could tell that he was a nervous wreck. He felt as though he'd eaten live butterflies and they were fluttering inside his stomach. His hands were sweaty so they were jammed in his pockets. He was also really tired, the issue so extreme that he'd even lost sleep over it. 'Thank god I'm a master of deceit or the bakas would realize something's up,' he thought, leading Kurama well out of hearing range.

"What's wrong? You seem… tense," Kurama asked, looking at his friend in worry. He knew that his friend, short as he may be, had a nasty temper and was an excellent fighter but only sent off 'tense' signals when something was seriously wrong.

Hiei muttered something, looking down. Unfortunately, it was too quiet for Kurama to hear. 'This is so embarrassing! I can't believe I've stooped to this level!' he thought. Kurama said, "What was that? Speak up or I won't know what's wrong."

Hiei shut his eyes and took a DEEP breath, then grumbled, "How do you ask a girl out?" "…what?" "Don't make me ask again! I know you heard me!" "Hiei, calm down. Just… tell me what she's like."

He took another deep breath. "She is strong… is incredibly beautiful… isn't a baka like all the other on'nas… likes the 'goth' look… can fight… is loyal… and her smile," he admitted, going into daydream mode.

Kurama thought for a moment before asking, "So who is she?" "…I'd rather not say."

"Um… Kurama? Could you please look at these math equations? I'm not sure if I got them right…" a girl with dark blue hair in a short cut and long front bangs and silver eyes asked. She had a light smile that was filled with politeness.

Kurama replied, "Of course, Zukume." He took the paper from her and started to look over the problems.

"Hi, Hiei. How are you?" she asked smiling. He 'hn'ed and turned his back on her. Zukume cocked an eyebrow and replied, "Right back at you."

"You got them all correct," Kurama said, handing the paper back. She smiled and thanked him. "I'll see you guys later!"

As Zukume walked away, Kurama noticed Hiei wasn't facing him anymore. His sensitive ears caught the sound of each frantic heartbeat. His breathing rate had increased immensely though he disguised it quite well. But not well enough.

"You like Zukume…?" Kurama whispered. Hiei nodded, trying to calm himself down. "Can you… help me?" he asked, almost blushing. Almost…

Kurama said, "First thing's first… you need to stop getting so bent up. Stay calm and she won't feel the need to run away… not that you couldn't catch her." "It's not as though I like doing this, Kurama. I don't know what's going on. This is the first time I felt something like this… it's strange. I don't like the feelings she inspires in me… but… I do at the same time," Hiei objected, "All my thoughts… my dreams… they're all of her. And some of them… are intense."

"Sounds like you have it bad. Well then you should ask Zukume out to the movies." "Kurama… I don't want to make a fool of myself. I don't know what to do!" "How about you ask her to go? Then I'll see the same movie and when you get stuck and don't know what to do, you go out into the lobby. I'll follow you and answer whatever questions you have that I can answer."

Hiei thought about it and nodded. "But how do I ask her?" "Do you have a movie picked out?" Kurama asked.

Hiei replied, "I was thinking about Saw 2." "Good! Horror movies are generally ones that couples go to." "Why?" Because when girls get frightened, they have a tendency to hide their faces into men's chests and cuddle with their dates. It kind of gives them a sense of security."

Hiei began to daydream about his future date, Zukume hiding her face away from the horrible scenes, his arms around her small, shaking figure protectively. He imagined her looking into his crimson eyes with her silver, their faces getting closer and closer as they leaned in for their first kiss.

But just before their tender lips met, Kurama jerked him out of his dream. "There she is, Hiei. Go ask her to a movie tonight." "But she's with those other on'nas! I can't!" Hiei protested. "Quit being a baby and pull her aside like you did me then ask her… calmly!" Kurama scolded before pushing the koorime toward his first crush.

With an inward glare at Kurama, Hiei went over to Zukume and the other on'nas.

Before he made it to the group, on of the girls spotted him and started giggling like mad. "Oh my God! Look who's coming over here!" "Ow-w! Hottie at ten o'clock!" "I wonder why he's coming over here…" "Isn't it obvious? We're hot and he knows it!"

Zukume sighed, "Guys, it's not right to gossip. And you guys might be completely wrong. So don't tease him or start giggling like idiots." 'He's probably nervous… looks like it, anyway. Hope he's okay,' she thought as he finally made it over.

"Hi Hiei!" all the girls practically screamed. Zukume asked, "What's up?" "I need to speak with you… Zukume. Alone," Hiei struggled to choke out.

All of the girls started giggling like little girls but after a convincing glare from Zukume, they quickly shut their mouths. "Sorry about that, Hiei. Let's go over there to talk," she said, walking away from the others with Hiei at her side.

Hiei was so nervous! Those damn butterflies were back with a vengeance and his heartrate had increased almost immediately. 'What the hell! What makes this on'na so… intriguing…?' he thought. They finally reached their destination and she faced him.

'That smile… damn it, she makes me want to do things I've never even thought of…!' he shouted in his mind. "So what did you want to talk about?" Zukume asked, still smiling. He thought, 'I can't do this… I CAN'T DO THIS!'

A few seconds went by until finally "Will you go out with me?" slipped from Hiei's lips. Immediately, he clasped a hand over his mouth and his eyes went as large as dinner plates. Turning his back, he tried to control himself. He couldn't believe how he was behaving. And in front of his first crush. It was shameful, pathetic, and not to mention embarrassing!

"I'd love to." Hiei's eyes went, if possible, even bigger as he whipped around to face her. She was still smiling but her face had gotten so red. She was BLUSHING! '… she looks so cute,' he thought, telling her what movie and that he'd pick her up at her house that night, which was a Friday. She nodded and waved goodbye, walking toward her friends, who were still giggling like idiots.

Hiei walked back to Kurama and told him everything. Kurama congratulated him, saying, "Good job! See it wasn't that hard, was it?"

"That was the first time I'd ever experienced terror… and she was smiling the entire time! That was the hardest thing I'd ever had to do! I'd rather tell Yukina the truth than do it again…"Hiei declared.

Kurama sighed, "Just get ready for your date… mentally, that is."