House Arrests are the New Netflix and Chill
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Amu: What excuse is it this time?
L.A.: I was busy?
Amu (looks at list): You've use that one before.
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L.A. (sighing): Anyway, I hope you enjoy.
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Angel of Randomosity: Thanks for the review! The wolves weren't really reacting to Sira, but to the threat of Hiei. They were sensing something was off about him and went into protect the pack mode. The only wolf Sira can sort of control is Haku. Hope that clears it up. Also, Amu has been running on a sugar high for weeks from that pie (Amu: Pie is amazing!)
Disclaimer: I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho, only my strange strange o.c.s.
Slowly, they found themselves back in the old routine. It was as if Haku had never disappeared. He followed Sira around like a little shadow. Whether Shizuru was okay with Haku being there, Sira had no idea. She never saw the girl anymore. She was pretty sure that Shizuru was avoiding them.
The zoo was also okay with Haku's appearance. Like before, they saw it as a great opportunity to have a wolf ambassador. If they only knew what Haku truly was…
Sira smirked as she glanced down at Haku. He was currently passed out on the pillow behind the counter. Probably warn out from all the attention from earlier that day. Sira sighed as she leaned back on the counter.
It was the slow part of the day. Not many people came during this time of the day. It allowed her mind to wander, to think.
She really should be writing. She still hadn't written a single word since she got here. Of course a lot had been going on that distracted her from writing. Still, she had found time last time to write. Why not now? Maybe she didn't have inspiration? Maybe she was just tired?
Maybe you have writer's block?
Sira shivered as she pushed that thought to the back of her mind. There was no way she had writer's block. Writers who have writer's block got stuck on stories. They procrastinated. They quit writing… permanently.
A cold knot formed in her stomach.
Desperate to avoid the downward spiral of thoughts, she turned to her thoughts toward Tori. She had been distant lately. Of course, they both had been busy with their jobs and settling Haku in; but ,Sira and Tori had always talked, had always had time for each other.
A pang of guilt rushed through Sira. She hated keeping secrets from Tori, but the woman in the shadow world had been pretty firm about not telling anyone. Not that Sira had ever felt the need to follow the rules if she didn't believe in them. Still, there was something about that woman… Sira felt that she would find a way to punish her if Sira broke her promise.
There was also the fact that Tori didn't share what had happened to her head in the shadow realm. She said everything was fine now, that she only suffered a knock to the head. Still, Sira would catch Tori occasionally rubbing her head and wincing when she didn't think anyone was watching her.
This wasn't right. They were best friends. They shouldn't be having this divide between them.
I'm got to fix this. We need girl bonding time.
Sira clenched her fists. This needed to stop. She was going to force Tori to sit down and be friends again even if it killed her.
After what felt like forever, work finally ended. With a sigh, Sira packed up her belongings and a with a whistle to Haku to wake him up, they headed out.
She had barely made it a few feet down the street before she felt a presence behind her. Sira rolled her eyes but didn't turn around. "You still can't kill him."
"Hn."
Sira turned to face Hiei. He had his arms crossed as he stared at her. Since Haku had been born, Hiei would pop by more. He wouldn't admit it, but Sira had a feeling it had to do with his connection to Haku.
Sira and asked Yusuke about it once. He admitted that his connection to Pu had forced him to have sudden urges to appear in front of Keiko's house. It affected you subconsciously and before you knew it, you suddenly were by the spirit beast side… Sometimes to the chagrin of the person taking care of it.
Sira smirked. "Despite what you think, he really is you're spirit beast."
Hiei glared at Haku. "That is not a spirit beast. It's a dog."
Haku glared back with his best Hiei glare.
Sira giggled. "And yet he has your glare."
"He's not why I'm here though."
Sira raised an eyebrow. "You're here for me? I'm so flattered."
"Actually I am."
Sira paled. "What? I was just kidding about that." He couldn't be back to the possessive crazy mess was he? Ever since Haku was born, he hadn't shown any sign of it.
Before she could react, Hiei grabbed her arm. "Come on."
Sira felt a shiver run up her spine. She wasn't sure if it was from a fear or thrill from his contact. "Wait."
Hiei ignored her and jerked her forward. The movement startled her and caused her to yelp.
In a flash, Haku lunged forward and sunk his teeth into Hiei's arm.
Both Hiei and Sira stared down at him, stupefied.
"Uh…"
Hiei's other hand reached for his sword.
"You still can't kill him."
"Hn…"
Haku clamped harder, blood seeping form Hiei's arm.
Sira sighed. "And I appreciate the gesture, Haku, but you can't either."
Haku and Hiei death glared at each other for a moment, before finally backing off.
Haku yipped as he wagged his tail happily at Sira. Apparently he was vey proud for injuring Hiei.
They are both really weird.
"Hn…"
Sira glared at him. "Don't like it. Don't read my mind then. The truth hurts."
Hiei smirked. "Well, the truth is I was supposed to take you back to the apartment for an emergency meeting, but since you seem so capable of taking care of yourself…" In a blink of an eye, Hiei flitted away.
Sira stared at the spot where Hiei had been. "Asshole."
"We're under house arrest!"
Sira couldn't believe what she was hearing. Sure, it was strange for an emergency meeting to be held at Shizuru's, but she didn't think it would result in them being stuck in there for days.
Koenma let out a world weary sigh. "Like I said, it's not house arrest, we're just keeping you monitored temporarily as a precaution."
Tori frowned. "I still don't understand why though. Has something changed?"
Koenma nodded. "There are rumors that a hit has been put out on you."
Sira raised an eyebrow, unconvinced. "On us? Why? We're just humans. It's not like we've done anything special."
"Still, we need to take it seriously. Perhaps it is someone who remembers the old timeline or perhaps it's nothing at all. For now, I want you to stay around here. If you have to go out." Koenma motioned to the spirit detective team behind them. "Have one of them escort you."
Sira and Tori glanced back at the group. Whether they were displeased or not with the scenario, Sira couldn't tell. "Oh, joy."
Yusuke glared. "Thanks for the vote of confidence."
Sira sighed. "I just don't want a babysitter."
Yusuke glared. "Neither do we."
As Koenma starting talking logistics again, Sira tuned him out. It didn't matter how Koenma worded it, they were still under house arrest. It was so frustrating. If they still had their powers, it wouldn't be a problem. Besides, why did anyone care about them anyway?
Haku shifted in her lap.
Sira patted his head as he slipped back to sleep. Sira had noticed Hiei's arm was bandaged by the time she got there. Everybody knew better than to ask what had happened. As for Hiei and Haku, they ignored each other. Probably both still in denial of the other's existence.
"So, are you all clear?" Koenma asked.
Sira blinked. Everyone had turned their attention to her. Whoops. Guess I should have paid attention more. "Yep."
Tori raised an eyebrow, unconvinced.
"But, before we go under house arrest-"
Koenma blew out a sigh. "It's not house arrest."
"Whatever. I want a few things first."
They eyed her suspiciously.
It was like heaven. If she hadn't been forced to stay here, she would have been bliss. Junk food. Pounds of junk food. Pizza, wings, fries, ice cream, cake, etc. A stack of DVDS were stacked beside the TV.
Sira and Tori sat on the sofa surrounded by it all and feeling overwhelmed.
"When Koenma delivers, he delivers."
Sira nodded. "No joke. I thought he was kidding about his connections. Now I'm scared."
Tori turned to face Sira. "Care to enlighten why you wanted to be bribed to stay in?"
Sira shrugged. "Couldn't it be because I like junk food and movies?"
"True. You are a piggy."
"Hey!"
"But, I can tell it's more than that." Tori pointed to herself. "BFF super powers, remember?"
"Curse your powers." Sira sighed. "Okay, fine, I had ulterior motives."
Tori leaned in, her eyebrows raised. "Go on."
Sira smirked. "I wanted to have some BFF bonding time in the Gilmore Girls way."
"Hence the junk food and movies, but we could have done that any time. Why now?"
Sira hesitated. She fidgeted in her seat. "Because I feel like there is a distance between us now that wasn't there before."
Tori tensed beside her. "Really?"
Sira nodded. "I know you are going through something that you aren't telling me." Tori opened her mouth to protest but Sira cut her off. "And I'm going through some issues right now that I'm not up to talking about yet." Sira paused as she forced herself to meet Tori's gaze. "But stuff like this hasn't affected our friendship before and I'm not about to let it affect it now."
Tori softened beside her. "I don't want it to affect our friendship either."
"So let's make a promise. We're okay that we're holding something back, that we may never know what the other is hiding." Sira smiled. "But, if we ever need to talk about it, we will always be there to listen."
Tori smiled as well. "I can agree to that."
"Good." Sira tried to ignore the tickle in the back of her throat. This was getting too soppy. If she wasn't careful, she'd start crying. "Okay, time to binge watch and eat like the good old days."
"We are going to get so fat."
"And it will be glorious."
Both girls laughed and began the festivities, unaware of a small blinking red light that watched them from a distance.
Amu: Dun…Dun… Dun…
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