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Kurama's Younger Sister, Kurumi

Chapter 24: A Romantic Getaway?

The beat of Kurama's heart began to ring in his ears, his vision was beginning to spin. What was Tashi planning to do to him? What was going happen? Is this it?

"Kurumi!" Tashi's strong voice pulled Kurama back into reality. "Are you okay?"

Kurama felt blood rush to his cheeks and forced himself to nod. Tashi nuzzled against him-until Kurama rolled over quickly, gaining spacing between them.

"What?" Tashi sounded disappointed, then let go of Kurama's wrists, "I see..." He sat up, distancing himself from Kurama, "So, you're still that way?"

Confused, Kurama turned around and stared into Tashi's crystal-aqua eyes.

"You still... Like other women..." Tashi's words sent butterflies up through Kurama's stomach and into his heart, then relief rushed through and stopped Kurama from shaking. He-thought-Hahahaha-He-e thought I w-was! Kurama had to use all his strength to keep himself from laughing, but couldn't.

Tashi flinched once Kurama broke into laughter, keeping his face covered with his hands.

"Yo-you th-thought I w-was--- Ahahaha!!" He collection himself and straightened out and stretched across the bed, "I'm not into other women, okay? It's just... Kurama taught me to be reserved and modest. So, I prefer not to change in the same room with other girls... I like privacy..." Tashi gasped out a sigh of relief and turned away from Kurama, but that's when Kurama noticed a huge scar down Tashi's spine. It was a perfect pearl line, and the moonlight shinning in through the window increased the silkiness of the scar.

"I was so worried that you like Botan... I..." Tashi said weakly, "You..."

"Trust me," Kurama said gently, "I don't like women..." Well, that felt awkward to say... "Umm, Tashi..."

"What is it?"

"Where'd you get that scar from?"

Kurama could feel Tashi was now uncomfortable.

"It's from my brother... When we were sparing years ago he accidentally gave me this... But, even though it's ugly, it reminds me of him and all the fun we had together..."

Kurama shook his head, red spirals(because of the hot spring water) of hair swayed back and forth, "I don't think it's ugly... Infact... I think scars are great mementos of the past..." The uneasiness didn't lift from the room, so Kurama had to choice but to ease things down. He inched closer to Tashi and gently caressed his thin fingers on both sides of the pearl scar. He a soft laugh and felt Tashi relax-but soon he was in Tashi's arms and falling backward.

"Kurumi..." Tashi said and started for Kurama's kimono.

Kurama shrieked and pushed Tashi off, "I was also taught not to commit fornication... Sorry!"

Tashi blinked twice and sighed, "Alright." He smiled and stood up off the bed, then gave Kurama his hand and lifted him up.

"The others are waiting, huh?"

Botan smiled to see Kurama and Tashi return. "What were you two up to?" She said in a cheerful, teasing voice. Kurama narrowed his eyes and shook his head, "Nothing."

Botan giggled and grabbed Kurama's wrist, "C'mon, you guys gotta see this!"

"What is it?" Kurama asked as he was getting tugged around. Botan smiled back at him, and Tashi following behind, "A garden!"

After being led through a barely, visible dirt path, with little, white flowers on each side, that went up hill to a small grassy ledge, they reached the garden. Roses, lilacs, violets, tulips and few other kinds of flowers were growing here and there. A stone bend was gently pressed against a giant camphor tree Yusuke and Hiei were already there staring out into the night.

Kurama smiled and took a seat on the bench, "Wow, this is beautiful." He looked up and gazed at the twinkling stars. A chilly breeze blew past and rustled the trees in a soothing tone.

Botan grinned at Kurama and pulled him off the gray stone and to the edge of the hill, "Look!"

Down below was garden outside of the hot spring walls. Tall flowers grew all about, making beautiful patterns. Kurama could also see Fireflies buzzing around the garden. It was beautiful, especially against the darkness of night.

Not only the garden was beautiful, but also the hot springs. The steam of the springs rose high into the sky. Colorful lanterns were lit about the hot springs as well. Incredibly gorgeous.

Kurama took a deep breath, but didn't release it so well thanks to Tashi for startling him. Tashi opened his kimono and wrapped Kurama up inside with him. Kurama was about to scream, but stopped when he realized Tashi was wearing another kimono under the one Tashi cuddled him up in. Tashi's body was warm and soft, Kurama could almost fall asleep right there.

As the night got later, the group decided to hit the sack. Kurama sighed on his way to bed; one day at the hot springs wasn't enough.

Kurama crawled into bed and turned on his side-then jumped and made a silent scream once his eyes found Botan. She groaned and looked up at him, "Kuru-chan? What is it?"

Kurama shook his head and tightly said, "N-nothing."

He laid back down and faced the other way. It'll be fine, fine. Fine. Fine... Luckily, he chanted himself to sleep, but woke up from the feel of something warm. Botan arms and legs wrapped around him. He opened his eyes-and gulped. Her kimono as slipping off her shoulder and revealing her cleavage-Kurama couldn't take it anymore and ran out of the room with all he had. His eyes were wide and he was full of life. "

"I'll never get to sleep being in the same bed as her! I didn't know girls were such heavy and active sleepers..."

He looked outside and smiled, he could sit in the hot spring for a while. He slipped off his kimono and stepped into the warm water. It felt so good and so relaxing. Now I can totally relax. No Botan, no Tashi, only me. He lowered himself deeper into the water, only his shoulders stuck out-until a big hand caressed along his shoulder traps.

He turned around as fast as he could, hand over his chest and held in a scream.

"TASHI! Umm, what are y-you doing in, uhh, here-the girls' spring!?"

Tashi laughed and swam toward Kurama, "I couldn't sleep, so I came out here. I saw your kimono and well, you know, here we are."

Kurama shook his head, "I... can't be in here with you... it's not right, Tashi."

"Why not? We're demons, since when have we listened to the rules?" He neared Kurama a little more.

Kurama could now hear his heart beating louder than ever. Stay on your toes! Don't let him get too close! He's naked! Tashi pawed at the water, "Come here Kuru-chan." He said playfully with a wide grin on his face.

"No, we might get carried away." Kurama said innocently.

"What do you mean might?"

After Tashi's last response and present expression, Kurama could tell it was time to run. He started swimming quickly to the other side of the spring-and heard Tashi right after him.

"Haha, don't make me chase you, sweetie." Tashi said laughing. Kurama could tell Tashi was taking it as a game. Kurama could feel Tashi getting close as they swan all over the girls' hot spring.

"Ah-ah! I have to-" Kurama heard a laugh right by his ear-there Tashi was!!!

"Ahhh!!!" Kurama screamed and was plunged under the water and now in Tashi's arms. Tashi held Kurama close, his hands pushing against Kurama's back to bring him closer, "Haha, got you now, baby."

Kurama didn't know what to do. All he could feel were his intuitional alarms going off like mad, a quick and steady thud repeating in his ears. How was he going to get away from Tashi!? It was over! He closed his eyes-

Tashi lifted Kurama up to his face, then set him back down. Kurama opened one eye and realized he was crying. What?... I'm... crying... Did I get too worked up? So much was going on and at the time all he could hear was his heart beating faster than ever before-

"Kurumi, I'm so sorry." Tashi said, his eyes sparkling and teary as he pulled Kurama into him, "I didn't mean to scare you..."

Kurama closed his eyes and leaned against Tashi. I need some rest...

TBC Tsuzuku