Kurama's Younger Sister, Kurumi
Chapter 12: An Eventful Night
Kurama was more than tired and couldn't wait to get some shut-eye when he slipped into bed. The silk of his pajamas was still cold against his skin as he slowly fell into slumber-until a muted clunk awoke him, then the next thing he knew Karasu was in his room; adjacent to him. He jumped to his feet and demanded, "What are you doing here!? And who exactly are you!?"
Karasu looked rather offended by Kurama's words and spat, "I'm Karasu! And I'm here to take you for my own!" A despicable grin curved Karasu's lips as he rushed toward Kurama.
Kurama almost called aid of his demon powers, but rethought it.
I may need the help, but if Tashi sees-then I'd blow everything! He thought it better to let Karasu smart-off and avoid him as much as possible.
"Eww! Get out of my room!" Kurama ordered in a feminine squeal. He hoped the others heard him.
Botan tried to open her weary eyes, then closed them after only getting blurry vision. She shivered and tried to shake off an irritating feeling. What could it be? It's so late... At night... She tried to get up, but something kept pulling her back down.
Kurama screamed again, then asked out loud, "Why isn't anyone coming? Why-" Karasu's annoying voice cut into his words, "Before visiting you, I put a few curses on your friend-now come here, Kurumi!" He barked and grabbed for Kurama.
Kurama dashed into a roll and jumped to his feet, "No, you stay away from me!" Come on, Karasu, just give up! Kurama could probably kick his butt no sweat, but if Tashi saw...
Kurama gritted his teeth and dodged another attack, but jumped-startled- by Karasu's quick move. Karasu must have expected Kurama's move and countered it.
"Now!" Karasu said, diving his thumbs into Kurama's shoulder and pushed him against the wall, "To make you, sweet thing, feel some pain!"
Kurama screamed again, but lost hold of his fake fear when Karasu ripped open his pajama shirt-What a pervert! He would do that to my sister!? Kurama really couldn't hold the anger and screamed, "Stop it, you jerk!!!"-but Karasu was no longer in his face-Tashi was; and needless to say, he looked ticked.
Kurama jumped from the feel of liquid at his bare feet, and then carefully looked down. Karasu was on the ground, bleeding and not moving.
He looked back up, seeing Tashi's expression filled with pain and anger.
"Can't you defend yourself, Kurumi!?" Tashi barked, "You... You're too beautiful to let these kinds of things happen to you..."
Kurama felt his cheeks go red and looked away, then heard Tashi gulp, and realized his shirt was ripped open.
"Ku... Kurumi?" Tashi's voice was full of confusion and embarrassment. Kurama quicked wrapped his arms around his chest and hurried to think of an excuse as he stared at the ripped tissues. "I... I'm..."
Tashi put his hands on Kurama's shoulders and put on a gentle smile, "I understand... Of course you'd feel uncomfortable about your size."
Now Kurama just wanted to hit him-straight in the jaw. Don't lecture my sister, you prev.
"I personally, don't think the outside matters, Kurumi. I think you're beautiful in and out. And amazing at that. So don't be ashamed or embarrassed or shy-you're perfect."
Kurama was still blushing and gave a nod, "Thanks..." He said, pretending to really care that his chest was bare. "You're a really nice guy..."
This time Tashi blushed, and then started to lower his lips down to Kurama's-Oh my gosh!! Nooo!!-but stopped when Botan busted the door down.
"Kurumi are you oka---" Botan stopped, shocked. Tashi stood up straight and nodded to Kurama, "Goodnight." He gave Botan a shy greeting then left, Karasu in hand.
Botan's eyes were glued to Kurama, her expression priceless with shock and confusion. Kurama knew he'd have to spend his whole morning explaining, but all he wanted now was rest.
TBC Tsuzuku