The Boys of Summer

By: Rikku Minouke

Disclaimer: well you see that date I went on was like a double date and I had to pay for every one so I have, one, eight dollars in my purse, two, given up on guys for most likely…what's today… four days, when Matt gets back from New Mexico, and three, has anyone realized guys don't know when a girl is hitting on them? They don't. so you see I have no money to buy YYH, making so that I don't own the rights to YYH T.T I want to though…(p.s. that date really sucked. Me and my friend, the other girl, walked out on our dates it was that bad. They were so rude to us and URG I don't like guys at this moment….)

Sunday Rikku and Kurama

Rikku and Kurama walked into The Bush Zoo. Weird name yeah, but it has many exotic plants and animals. "So you ready to get lost?"

"I doubt we're going to get lost," Kurama said smiling.

"When you're with me, yeah your going to get lost," Rikku laughed lightly. "Let's go already." She took his hand and started tugging him off down a trail.

"Shouldn't we get a map or something?" Kurama asked.

"No, I think we'll be fine," Rikku smirked. "The point here is to loosen up and not plan to much a head."

'I always plan a head…' Kurama thought. "So we don't get lost though."

"Come on! You got me here. We won't get lost," Rikku said rolling her eyes.

"Didn't you just say…" Kurama said.

"Forget what I said. Let's enjoy ourselves," Rikku nudged him with her shoulder. "Relax and let life take you away."

"You said you'd take care of everything, I might as well let you," Kurama said closing his eye's in defeat.

"I want to go see the foxes," Rikku whined. "That's the main reason I ever go to a zoo."

"You like foxes?" Kurama asked opening his eyes.

"Yeah," Rikku said like it was no big deal. "I love them! Duh, where have you been? My world like revolves around foxes and cats….and my friends and family."

"That's interesting," Kurama said. 'She's a keeper!' Yoko thought. 'I knew that a couple days ago.' Kurama thought back. 'But I'm agreeing now. I didn't like her before but now I see where you're in to her.' 'Thanks for your blessing.'

"Why?" Rikku raised an eyebrow. "Do you not like foxes?"

"I love foxes," Kurama said. 'I thought she knew that I was a fox spirit.'

"Yay, then you won't mind n.n," Rikku said latching on to Kurama's arm.

Ten minutes later

"Rikku where are we?" Kurama asked.

"Ummm," Rikku looked around. "I don't know n.n."

"So we're lost?" Kurama asked.

"Seems like it," Rikku said happily. "Isn't it fun to be lost?"

"Not really," Kurama said.

"Than relax and let me worry about everything, I can promise you we'll be fine," Rikku said rolling her eyes.

"Than promise me we'll be fine," Kurama said.

"I think I'll pass," Rikku said. "Cool your jets, we're fine."

"Rikku, we are not fine," Kurama said.

"Yes we are," Rikku rolled her eyes. "You've always been in control of your actions haven't you?"

"Yes," Kurama admitted.

Rikku sighed. 'This is going to be a bit difficult.'

"Rikku do you know what kind of plants are in here?" Kurama asked.

"Exotic plants?" Rikku asked.

"These plants are from Makia," Kurama said and Rikku shrugged. "They can be very deadly."

"Your point?" Rikku asked as they walked up to a tunnel. "Oh! Yay! The night animals area!" Rikku pulled Kurama inside quickly and looked into the glassed off area's.

"Rikku as your date I think we should leave," Kurama said.

She deepened her voice. "As the man in the situation, you HAVE to listen to what ever I say cause I'm stronger than you and I'm more important." Than she let her voice go back to normal. "I've heard it all before Kurama."

"That's not what I meant," Kurama said quickly.

"Are you scared I'm trying to over power you or something? Like I would try to take control of the situation to make you look weak?" Rikku asked glaring even if he didn't see it…which he did.

"I didn't mean that at all," Kurama said panicking a bit.

"What ever," Rikku shook her head and moved on in the tunnel until she saw what she came for. FOXES! "Oh! Kurama aren't they cute!"

Kurama nervously went to stand next to her and stared at the animals inside. They were little foxes. "Yes, they are."

"They shouldn't be locked up," Rikku said sadly. "But I'm glad I got to see them."

"…" Kurama gazed at Rikku wordlessly taking in her expression. It was sad yet happy, depressed but excited, scared than again careless. She was amazing. (Thank you n.n) Rikku was independent and could fend for herself to the point before she broke down. But she couldn't take care of the problem at hand. "Rikku…when was the last time you put your full trust into someone?"

"What?" Rikku asked, she wasn't expecting Kurama to ask her that.

"Have you ever let yourself go completely to where you could trust a person with everything?" Kurama asked.

"Truthfully," Rikku said. "I have a couple friends in Minnesota that I've grown up with and Botan and Keiko, but other than that…no. Never. I don't trust guys, I've been through to many heart breaks. Than there's everyone else I meet, I just can't bring myself to trust to many people. I'm still working on you though. All I have to say is you are lucky."

"Why?" Kurama asked.

"Because I…" Rikku closed her mouth to stop herself from saying something and thought for a minute. "Because I trust you more than anyone else."

"More than Botan and Keiko?" Kurama asked surprised.

"Well you see here," Rikku made an inch between her thumb and pointer finger. "I trust them this much and I trust you," she shortened it the tiny tinniest bit, "That much."

"What about your friends from home?" Kurama asked, proud of himself.

"Well let's say there's no measurement on how much I trust them, it's to big," Rikku laughed. "But you, Keiko, and Botan are close behind."

Kurama smiled to himself and looked at the foxes again. They were playing around. Jumping on each other, running around the tree put inside. He felt similar to the two foxes inside. One moment Rikku and him were close and easy going and the next he was pushed away by the wrong thing said and then him chasing after her so he can help her through all of it. It was all like a game and he was getting tired of it. Wasn't there a way he could tell her that there's nothing to worry about, he's there to help, let him in.

But things don't happen that way. This is reality. Not some fiction romance novel where everything falls into place. But how could he make her see that only good came out of letting him help? Than a song started to play over the intercom.

Kurama's POV

Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic By: The Police

Oh I've tried before to tell her

Of the feelings I have for her

In my heart

"Kurama," Rikku asked, she'd been tugging me out of the tunnel. "You ready for part two of this date?"

It's a date! That's it, what do couples do on dates? Well there's the usual restaurant, dancing, candy, flowers, candle light, kissing… kissing? Wouldn't that be a bit forward though? Just do it already! You're annoying me. You love the girl and yet you haven't made a pass at her. What's your problem? Do I have to take over? That probably wouldn't turn out to be the best idea. Why? She loves foxes? I'm a fox…in more ways than one. She asked ME on the date not Yoko.

Every time I come near her

I just loose my nerve

I've had for her

From the start!

"Kurama?" Rikku stopped tugging and stared at me with concern in her eyes. "You alright?"

Well, so I kiss her and than what? This is so complicated! How do I show her she can trust me enough not to be scared to let me in? That's it! I'm taking over. And before Shuichi could do anything Yoko came out into the open.

Every little thing she does is magic

Every thing she do turns me on

Even though my life before was tragic

My love for her goes strong

"Kurama?" Rikku asked raising an eyebrow. "You still there?"

"He's here," I said (now Yoko) and stepped closer. She didn't step back at all.

so I have to tell a story

Of a thousand rainy days

Since we first met

"So is this your demon form than, 'cause your really cute," Rikku smiled and reached up to scratch my ears, making her stand on her tip toes.

What the hell is she doing! Now you get to deal with her hyperness. What? You mean I have to deal with the annoying side too! She's not annoying, I find it adorable. You would. A light purr emitted from my throat as she continued to scratch my ears. I must say though that it was very nice.

"Kurama, why didn't you tell me you were a fox?" Rikku asked.

It's a big enough umbrella

But it's always needed ends up

To get it wet

"What?" I was snapped out of my thoughts of the likeness of her.

"Your like an Antarctic Fox," Rikku said. "Totally silver."

Every little thing she does is magic

Every thing she do turns me on

Even though my life before was tragic

My love for her goes strong

She has a good point. Why didn't you tell her you were a fox spirit? I thought she knew! Calm down Shuichi. Everything will be fine.

"Anyways. I don't know if you want to be seen in public as a really hot fox, but hey it's up to you," Rikku said shrugging and lowering her hand and resting on her heels. "You you're probably lost in thought again right? So if what ever I say right now you won't comprehend?"

I resolve to call her up

A thousand times a day

And ask her if she'll marry me

Some old fashion way

But sign of fears have gripped me

From before I reached the phone

And before my tongue has tricked me

Must I always be alone

Say something. No, I want to know what she's gonna say.

"So if I said you were a fuck face you wouldn't know," Rikku asked.

What the hell?

Every little thing she does is magic

Every thing she do turns me on

Even though my life before was tragic

My love for her goes strong

"Or if I said you were the most wonderful man I've ever met? You'd have no idea how much I care for you?" Rikku said and than a second later said, "Or how much I hate you…?"

She's in the bag, I'm going for it. I blinked and she raised her eyebrows. Leaning closer to her she looked around nervous, unsure of what to do.

Every little thing

Every little,

Every, every, every little

Every little thing she does

Every little thing

Every little thing she does is magic

"Kurama?" Rikku whispered softly as our lips touched and than she surprised me by leaning closer and wrapping her arms around my neck. I felt my self transfer back into Shuichi and press closer.

Rikku stepped closer and stood on her tip toes to deepen the kiss.

Every little thing

Every little thing

Every little thing

Every little thing she does is magic

Every little thing she does is magic

Magic

Magic

Magic!

I pulled back to look in her shocked face. "So which is it?" I smirked. "Am I a fuck face or the most wonderful man?"

She laughed and stood on her toes to kiss me and I greatly leaned down to except. When we separated enough to look at each others face she said, "I don't know. If you guess I might just tell you."

"I would say the most wonderful man," I said.

"I think your right," Rikku nodded. "So you wanna see the second part of the date?" Rikku asked stepping back.

"As long as you do one thing for me," I said.

"And what might that be?" Rikku raised an eyebrow.

"Say that we're officially in a relationship," I smiled.

"Well I would hope so," Rikku laughed. "We're officially in a relationship."

"Okay," I put an arm around her waist as they walked on the path. "What's the second part of our date?"

"If you'd be willing to go. I wanted ice cream," Rikku smiled up at me. I wanted to kiss her again but I held myself back

"And how are we going to get out if we're lost?" I asked.

"Well there's an exit if we turn left on the next turning thing, than another left, and than right," Rikku said.

"We weren't lost!" I stopped walking and Rikku had to stop since I was holding her around the waist.

"You see……," Rikku smiled nervously. "no, we weren't lost"

"Rikku," I growled and Rikku looked a bit freaked. Instead of yelling at her I kissed her senseless. I couldn't help myself. She was so perfect. (You flatter me to much Kurama)

"You ready to have some ice cream?" Rikku asked when we parted.

"I think I am," I told her and we started walking again. "So what's this ice cream place called?"

"Tasti D Lite," Rikku said. "It's da bomb!"

(A/N:

I'm gonna do something new alright? Here we go!

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