Chapter 29: Get Ready!
"I humbly apologize for any trouble or problems I caused. Here is your get well gift, my sweet Kuru-chan," Botan's gaze fell to the bottom of the note as Kurama, Hiei and Yusuke all waited patiently, "Two nights at my cousin's beach resort! I'll pick you up tomorrow! (unless you get back to me and can't and, yeah…) Love, Tashi."
Yusuke sighed, "wow, the ending part sure sounded intelligent."
"We have to go!" Botan punched her fist into the thin air above her head, "It'll be so much fun!"
"I don't know," Yusuke leaned back on his palms, "His cousins place? Sounds like it could be a trap."
"I didn't know he had a cousin." Kurama put in.
"This may be the perfect opportunity to see his true colors." Hiei said blankly.
"You think?" Yusuke glanced at the fire apparition.
"Are we really ready for that?" Kurama's bright eyes hid what he felt inside.
"I've been ready," Yusuke groaned.
A vein appeared on Botan's brow and her fist shook.
"Things can't keep going on like this," Hiei said, wanting Kurama back.
"I guess, but," Kurama looked at his feet.
"Is fighting all you guys can comprehend!" Botan broke, "I wanna have fun! I wanna stay at some nice, rich-life-style resort!"
"Who said it was anything like that?" Yusuke rose a brow.
"Can't I dream!"
"Let's go," Kurama said suddenly, standing.
His friends froze.
"I'm going to get packed." The red-head vanished into the next room. Botan blinked, reaching hands nearly grasping Yusuke's neck. Hiei stood, "I guess it's been decided."
Yusuke and Botan both looked at one another, puzzled.
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Kurama had surprised Botan severely. She wasn't sure to be happy or worried, in fact.
Kurama, this isn't all that like you…
She pulled a bikini cover-up from her drawer, sighing lightly.
"B-botan…"
"Kura-u-chan!" She gasped, clutching her shall to her chin.
"Botan," He appeared at her door, "I don't think I can wear a woman's bathing suit."
"Ah! That's right!" Botan set her cover-up down, "I have an idea!"
"Don't you always?" Kurama regretfully said under his breath.
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"See? It's perfect!" Botan held the cute beach outfit up. The outfit consisted of a white tank-top, loose white pants, glimmering sandals and a cute sun-hat.
"So, because I nearly drowned at the beach, I'm terrified to get in, but I love watching the waves, finding shells and walking in the sand?" Kurama repeated the story she concocted for him.
"Right, and, of course, Kurama was the one who saved you!" The giddy girl grinned, handing the clothes to Kurumi.
"Got it down?" She asked and he nodded, "Great, now, Kuru-chan, lemme finish getting packed."
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How's 'Kuru-chan' going to pull this one off? Yusuke wondered. He sat boorishly at the table, watching Kurama and Botan make dinner.
"Seems crazy."
"What?" Hiei asked, quickly looking at Yusuke, who waved dismissively.
"Nothing," Yusuke grinned.
Kurama, I hope you have great game-plan, Hiei thought to himself, He better not touch Kurama! Tashi, I will be watching you and Kurumi…
He blinked, "Kurumi"? Did I just?… They must be rubbing off on me…
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It all Kurama had in order to fall asleep. His heart was racing and stomach flipping. Tomorrow would have so many possibilities.
This could be it, he rolled from side to side, but maybe, I'll just have to dodge his pursuits all over again. Does he have the guts to be more persistent?
A shiver fluttered up his spine, I certainly hope not…
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Kurama, why are you so eager to go? Botan stared out her window, elbows rested on the window-seal, how do you really feel about Tashi? Do you…?
She shook her head, no way! He couldn't have! Could he?… Could he have fallen for Tashi….?
She swallowing hard, I hope… not… Kurama…
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"Tashi, I will be prepared for anything you have in store. Just be ready for me…" Hiei said quietly before getting ready to sleep.
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"Ba-bikinis…" Yusuke drooled in his sleep, a stupid grin on his face.
TBC Tsuzuku
Notes: Time for the beach episode! Yay! Hopefully it'll turn out hilarious! And Tashi better watch his back! Haha! Oh yes, and if you like Uta-Kata, please check out my Uta-Kata fic, Promising Spring! ;)
Arigatou, r&rs!