Kurama's Younger Sister, Kurumi
Chapter 14: A Date To The Movies (part 1)
Once everyone was done eating Kurama's abominable cooking, Tashi popped an interesting question, "Kurumi, would you like to see a movie? With me, as a date?"
Kurama detested against his cheeks flushing, but couldn't stop them. He looked to Botan for help, and felt relief when her eyes flickered with an idea, "Yeah! Kuru-chan, go!" Kurama felt everything inside fall and crash. What is she doing!? I want help, not a date wit the very man who's trying to kill me!
"I think it sounds like fun!" Botan squealed, "And we can make it a double date!" She grabbed Yusuke's hand and jerked him forward.
"Hey! I already got a girl! Remember!?" Yusuke protested.
"Oh, come on! It's just for fun! And you're comin' too, Hiei!" Hiei loosely walked forward after Botan yanking him. "Well, not really a double date. More like a... five... person... date." She ended awkwardly.
Tashi smiled and looked at Kurama. He gave in with a nod. Thanks, Botan... He groaned mentally.
"Now, Kurama," Botan started as she styled Kurama's hair, "When you go out on a date, you must look fabulous! Otherwise, you'll feel uncomfortable and ugly and all the others are prettier and better than you."
Kurama held back from making a confused and disgusted face and nodded. She's helping me. I best not say anything... He let out a sigh and stood up once Botan was finished, "You look great!" She smiled, and the two meet the guys waiting in the living room.
Both Kurama and Botan could tell Hiei and Yusuke were against the date, completely.
There were numbers of movies playing, but the everyone decided on going to a romance comedy, well, Botan decided, anyway. Botan also had Kurama sit between a stranger and Tashi. She, herself, sat by Tashi and Yusuke, and Hiei was on Yusuke's other side.
"This is gonna be stupid!" Yusuke whined.
"Would you keep your voice down?" Botan barked, "People came here to see the movie-not hear you talk!" The last part was a whispered shout.
Kurama wished he was by Yusuke and Hiei, instead of slowly being hugged by Tashi-who had an innocent, "I'm-not-doing-anything" expression on his face. Kurama shivered lightly after Tashi's arm successfully wrapped around his shoulders and pulled him close.
As the lights dimmed and the movie started, Kurama could faintly hear Botan smacking Yusuke on the arm, hushing him.
He looked up at Tashi's flushed face and sighed mentally. Why me? But if he tries anything, I'll just excuse myself or pretend to be interested in the movie-yeah! That's what I'll do!
As the movie progressed and went on, Tashi got closer and closer. Suddenly, Kurama felt Tashi's warm breathe against his neck. Kurama almost jumped out of his seat, but thought it out. If I ignore him, he'll just get closer, but maybe if I giggle he'll think I'm ticklish and won't want to spoil the movie for me! Kurama let out a soft giggle and cringed playfully. Tashi backed up, then caught Kurama's gaze and smiled.
What am I doing looking at him!? Kurama thought, Look away, why can't I- His thoughts were cut off as Tashi brought his lips toward Kurama's.
No! Kurama thought and hopped up, almost his shoulder into Tashi's face. "I'm sorry! I drank too much pop, I'll be right back!" Kurama carefully slipped out of the isle and ran to the ladies restroom. He leaned against the bathroom wall and groaned. I can't believe this! He almost.. Almost kissed me! Smack-on the lips!
He sat for another minute just pondering on his thoughts, then felt guilt rise. He thinks that I like him and that I'm really a girl... What... Should I do? How would I feel if I were him? He snapped into reality and stood up. He's a bad guy! He's evil! He-
Botan opened the door with an angry look on her face, "What are you doing? You're missing the movie and Tashi's missing you! Come on!" She grabbed his wrist and pulled him back into the theater.
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