Somewhere on Autumn Woods Drive

By Rikku Minouke

Disclaimer: nope, still don't own anything. No YYH for me

AN: Sorry it's a bit short. It's kinda just leading into the rest of the story …. Dun dun dun!

Chapter 4

Really, the most important things happen when you least expect them. At least that's how the majority of things in my life happened. More importantly, that's what happened with you. I had no way of knowing you would come into my life when you did, but there probably wouldn't have been a better time. I think that winter; I needed you in my life.

"I heard you had a play date with Keiko," Kurama smiled at me from across the bar. I could feel the unforgiving blush bloom on my face. "What'd you guys do?

I snickered before raising my chin slightly and leveling him with what I hoped was a serious gaze. "Are you checking up on me Mr. Kurama?"

"Wouldn't have a reason to," Kurama continued to gaze at me with that charming smile and a twinkle in his eyes. Raising my eyebrows up slightly I also continued to meet his gaze. We both stared at each other until finally he blinked and took in a deep breath rolling his eyes briefly to the ceiling. This brought a huge smile to my face and I did a tiny jig in my head over the success. "Ok, I ran into Yusuke the other day at Game Stop and he made a passing comment about the two of you."

"Passing comment, eh?" I turned to the espresso machine, wiping down the metal wand until it gleamed. "We went out to eat and then back to my place to watch a few movies and pig out."

"Sounds like a fun time," Kurama was watching my facial expressions as I talked.

"It was a lot of fun actually." Setting the sanitized rag back into its container, I turned my body to be facing him. Instead of speaking, I tilted my head to the side and narrowing my eyes. Gazing at his face, I really tried to pick apart his character. His red hair shined even when pulled back into a pony tailed which made his green eyes gleam more than any man I had ever met. Either he had extraordinary natural selection or he was great at grooming. Whichever it was, he was very attractive. I saw him raise his eyebrows at me this time, but I kept staring.

His shirt was a nice red polo, covered by a very soft looking black hoodie. One that, if I didn't know better, was on the spendier side. My conclusion then is that he liked to take care of himself. If he takes good care of himself then he probably would take care of where he lived. Nodding mainly to myself, I decided to finally say something.

"Kurama," I smiled then.

"Botan," he hadn't relaxed his brow yet.

"Keiko told me you were looking for a roommate," I watched his eyebrows slowly slide back in their normal place.

A slow reassuring smile appeared on his face. I wasn't sure if that was on my behalf or purely for himself. "I am, actually," he said meeting my gaze. "Do you happen to know someone that would move in with me? I have a spare bedroom and he could move in right away. It's right off of highway 101 on Lake Susan. Rent would be about six hundred, but that includes water, trash, sewer, and heat. I'm willing to split electric and internet fifty-fifty. There is one spot underground but seriously endless amount of parking outside. The place is a two bed, two bath with a washer and dryer in unit and there is a pool with a decent clubhouse. Work out facility and library in each building."

Nodding as he talked, I listened closely while doing some basic math in my head. "Alright, I might have someone in mind. I'll just have to talk about budgets."

"That would be amazing," he let out a breath I hadn't realized he was holding. "When Hiei moved out a few months back, I thought I might be able to get by without one, but honestly I'm not so sure anymore. While it's do able, it isn't comfortable living."

"Yet, you come in here every night before work?" I asked with a small chuckle.

Standing up a little straighter with a hint of laughter in his voice, he said, "Yeah, well I make a point to budget for this; time and money."

"Mmhmm," I laughed and the bell on the door rang as a high school couple walked in chatting non-stop to each other. "Alright, I think it's time I actually did something tonight. I'll let you know tomorrow about the roommate thing."

"Sounds good," he stepped away from the counter. "Have a good night Botan."

"You too Kurama." I watched him walk out of the door as I approached the children at the register.