" I couldn't sleep well last night, I kept tossing and turning." I grumbled on the phone

" what are you talking about? Did you have a night mare?" Keiko asked on the line.

I waded through the rain to my car before slamming the door and quickly turning on the heater. " I mean I guess so , it was such an odd dream though. It felt so …familiar, but I wasn't in it ." I connected my phone through my auxiliary cord so I could drive without holding the phone and talk to keiko.

" well tell me about it—hey Mr. Mashito I'm taking a fifteen minute break" keiko stated to her manager , I heard shuffling over the phone before she returned " okay so tell me about it, what do you mean you weren't in your own dream?"

" well I mean someone we both know who was in it…"

" tall, redheaded and handsome " Keiko giggled

" more like tall, silver haired and dangerous, but yeah same person."

" well go on, I have a few minutes , tell me about it and don't' skip any parts."

" okay well here is how it started…"

Dream switch --

He smiled sweetly , guiding her into the abandoned tower at the corner of the castle. She giggled as he pulled her toward him as he closed the door.

" my flower." He murmerd into her ear.

" won't we get caught? I would hate for your bandit friends to find out their leaders heart is so soft." She giggled as he pulled her tighter.

" I would never let them find out about my secret. Knowing them they would try to steal you from me. And I would kill them if I had too." He growled

" you would kill your comrades , the people you have know for such a long time ..for me?"

" yes." He assured her .

" why? " she asked shocked her heart expanding in her chest.

" because , you are more precious to me than any gem or stone. Any gold or silver. Any magic item in this word. My flower.. you are my reason for living , the reason I breath. If I were to lose you , I would join you in the after life without hesitation. Because nothing in this world or the next can separate me ..from you.."

" yoko" she gasped as he leaned into kiss her. It was deep and passionate . He pressed his back againt the wall and pulled her closer. Needing to feel every inch . .

They separated both panting " my flower…stay by side… forever."

" are you asking me to marry you? The strongest and most notorious bandit in all of demon world." She smiled.

" well , I'm asking now. But eventually ill start demanding." He growled in her ear again. She stifled a laugh and placed both her hands on the side of his face. She searched his steel yellow eyes, looking for something.

" my flower? Will you marry me?" he asked once more.

She placed a small kiss on his lips,

" I will never in all my life , leave your side, I will awake next to you every morning and fall asleep near you every night. I will taste the air you breath and the water you drink. I will be your best friend ..and your one and only flower. "

He sighed with relief and kissed her once more deeply placing her onto of an old crate box. She felt him grow between his legs and blushed" yoko!" she gasped between kisses.

The sounds of their kisses the only sound audible " my flower."

Reality switch ……

" wait a minute , so your not the girl Kurama is confessing his love to?" keiko asked

" well no, she was hard to see in the entire dream. all I could really see was kurama. "

" well is seems kurama demon side is a hopless romantic, all of those sweet words." Keiko giggled.

" well that's hard to believe since he almost killed me a few days ago." I pulled into my work and ran inside as the rain poured down heavily.'

" well what happened next?" keiko said, I could sense her curiosity on the other line.

" well the next part was more sad and confusing- hold on" I placed the phone down as I put on my apron and clocked into work. My manger left a note on my work space

Amelia the work day is very slow, I sent Elizabeth home earlier and I have to take my daughter the emergency room. Can you close up shop alone tonight. Thanks !

-Rhina

I grumbled

" whats wrong ?" keiko asked

" I'm closing up shop alone again…I'm a little nervous."

" should I send over yuskue ? or kurama?"

" uh…send yuskue ."

" okay , hold on." I waited for keiko to text yuskue as I was left with my thoughts. It wasn't that I didn't want kurama to come..but the weird dream I had would make everything..odd. and if I had to admit to myself seeing and hearing him profess his love to someone bothered me slightly, even if it is only a dream.

" okay , he said he would be there shortly. Finish your dream now."

" oh yeah.. okay well… it ended very tragic.."

Dream switch --

Suddenly there was a loud bang at the door , yoko pulled away from her and pulled out his rose whip.

" yoko?" she asked

" shh" he silenced her and he stepped closer , his eyes widening as the door exploded and water flooding in. She screamed as he ran toward her and pulled her to him , holding her tight as water filled the room. The stainded class windows shattered, the carved rose door had exploded under pressure and pieces floated about.

" they found us ! " she screamed . He pulled them against the wall as the waves dominated the room. The sky cracked lightening , the wind slamming the trees ripping them from the ground.

" they won't leave us alone , they will follow us to the ends of demon world to separate us " she exclaimed.

He glared toward the open door as he heaved them onto the spiral stair case that led to the top of the tower. Pulling her they ranthe steps. . The water quick on their heels. He pushed open the door and sealed it behind them. However the door began to creak and crack as the water began to pour between the cracks. She pulled away from him as he held the door againt the water. She shook with fear as she rushed toward the only window in the tower. Gawking she felt all hope leave her. The forest once a lush green , full of rolling hills and mountainous terrain was now a black dark sea. Tears stained her cheeks as she turned to see him , she could see him tire as he held his own against the door. " dammit!" he yelled as he began to lose his ground. She looked back toward the black abyss and knew what she had to do. They had wanted her after all..not him."

" if I give myself up, you would live, my heart. My love." She whispered as she pushed the large windows open , the hurricane wind whipping into the room.

"My flower! What are you doing!" Yoko yelled at her through the noise. She turned slowly and saw fear in his eyes.

" it's me they want , and I cant live with myself if I see you die." She choked as she walked backwards making her accent to the edge of the window.

. He leaned his back against the door unable to pull her away . If he did the water would rush in and drown them both.

" my flower …please… don't leave me.." he choked tears now streaming down his face

" I will always be your flower . And I will always await for you to open my bloom , I will await for you till the ends of all eternity." Her smile was small as she leaned back into nothing , falling through the air. Away from the tower and toward the watery grave.

Yoko felt himself weak and gave up holding the door. letting go he expected the water to over take him. However nothing came, He slowly made his way to the window and saw the forest, lush with hills and mountains, he sprinted down the steps and bounded out the shattered door. Calling her name over and over

" my flower ! my flower!" he yelled at the top of his voice. Though no one responded, he sank into the ground…

Realty--

" and that's how it ended. "

Keiko was silent on the line .

" Keiko , you still there?" there was nothing but silence , until.

" Mia" keiko said

" yeah ?"

" I think you need to tell him about this dream" she stated firmly

" wait..wait..why the hell would I do that!i don't want him to think I'm a freak for making up dreams about him!"

" but that's the thing mia!, it doesn't sound like a dream ..enitrely. who knows maybe one ofyour abilites is the power of a psychic and you can see the past , present and future."

" okay keiko now your really starting to sound like botan" I sighed shaking my head and looking out toward the store front window.

" look, all I'm saying is , it might be a good thing to let him know you have been dreaming about him. How may times have you had this dream?"

" maybe about … three to four times. " I said popping a grape into my mouth.

" well I think , it would help you."

" how can you possibly think that." I asked

" I don't know..i just have a feeling, anyway I have to go back to work. Call me after your shift."

" k bye" I said quickly before the line ended.

I slipped the phone away from my face and continued to stare out the window from my work station.

" it was just a stupid dream….a stupid. detailed dream.." I said to myself, I stretched before I began to work on my orders. My manger was right, the shop was slow tonight and as no trouble came. I felt more confident . Climbing onto a ladder, and grabbing a few vases I smiled smugly to myself. " if anyone did try and attack me I can always throw a vase at their face."

" if you think that will work" a smooth voice sounded behind me , I screamed and lost my balance. Falling backward I braced myself for impact. As I closed my eyes tight I felt arms catch me , opening them slowly I was face to face with kurama.

" its okay, I caught you " he smiled down at me as he held me bridal style in his arms. I blinked and was silent before I could say anything.

" how did you know id be here."

" keiko texted me."

Traitor- I thought

I didn't know what to do next, but all I could do was stay in his arms. " thank you ."

" your welcome." He said his eyes soft , he hadn't placed me down and I coughed.

" you can put me down now" I murmerd through a blush.

" oh yes , I'm sorry." Placing me down gently he stepped back and adjusted his shirt. Turning I saw the vases neatly stacked on the work table.

" nice catch" I smirked walking toward them I moved them to my work station and stood with my back turned toward him. " well its just me here tonight, I'm working on more floral arragnements."

"I can help you , if you like?" he moved next to me and I immediately felt his presence again , aware of each movement.

I looked under my eye lashes up at him

" if you would let me" he smiled his green eyes bright.

I turned to the work I had to do , four orders would take me all night, but with some help I could be done within the next two hours. " sure I would appreciate that."

We worked in silence in the beginning , the only sound was the flowers being snipped. Slowly I began to remember the letter he left me and how we were suppoused to me on Saturday. " hey , kurama."

" yes?" he continued to arrange the flowers

" what did you want to talk with me about on Saturday ? " I didn't look at him as we worked ,doing this made it easier to avoid his eyes that always seemed to make my heart race.

" ah yes. Well , I wanted to explain my actions in more detail. " he placed his shears down " and mia"

I turned to him his eyes searching mine " I want to tell you now, I will never hurt you."

For some odd reason, I believed him without having to second guess." I know." I smiled at him and he returned the smile back.

I snipped the flowers thorne but pulled my hand back quickly. " dammmit, that's what not paying attention will do to you." Two of my finger tips were bleeding and I moved to the water station.

" here let me help" he moved quickly to me and guided my hands under the water. Moving my fingers to dry air he blotted the wound with a clean cloth and wrapped my fingers in two separate band aids.

" thank you " I smiled up at him and met his green eyes . He stared down at me , his eyes wandering to my lips and back to my eyes. Silence filled the room as we held our breaths. Slowly he moved closer to me and he cupped my cheek " I will never hurt you, I need for you to understand that" he whispered , I felt his breath against my cheeks.his green eyes burning into mine.

I leaned forward and whispered into his ear " I know." Pulling back ,We closed our eyes and fell into a small kiss , his free hand placing itself on my waist . His lips were soft and slightly chapped, but he smelled so sweet, like roses. I slipped my arms around his neck and he pulled me closer to his body. The sound from the smacks of our kisses filled the room . I needed air but I didn't' want to pull away from him. I wanted to be closer, much closer.

" ding dong ding ! this is the sweetest thing!" botan sang , we pulled apart quickly. His face was as red as his hair. I stumbled over my words.'

" botan what are you doing here?!" I asked my voice cracking. " well I'm here to check up on you , keiko told me you'd be working late tonight and I wanted to make sure you were all right. However I can definlty see you are in perfect hands." She smirked and meowed as kurama coughed and shot her an embarrsed look.

"not funny botan . " I grumbled. Kurama stood silent, still red , Botan picked up the flowers we were working on and smelled them. I looked at the clock , we closed in ten minutes, and this awkward silence was not comfortable.

My work phone rang and I gratefully answered it " Mushiyori florist this is Amelia. "

" yes okay , I understand. Yes okay. Ill be there in twenty minutes." I hung up the phone and faced a curious botan and kurama. " um that was one of my orders they need their flowers tonight before their wedding tomorrow." I moved around quickly , slipping off my apron and putting on my coat.

" oh , hey I have an idea , ill stay and lock up and kurama can go with you ." botan said

" oh well , only if he wants to ." I looked at him and he smiled.

" of course." Taking off his apron he pulled out an umbrella from the broom closet. Holding the door open for me , I squeezed past him my backside rubbing againt him . I blushed as I felt something poke me before I stepped onto the sidewalk.

"Thank you botan , I owe you ." I shuffled into my car , while kurama slid into the passenger seat.

" of course you do , steal a kiss for me" she winked with a smile. Kurama and I blushed a deep red as we drove into the night.