My words...

Ok...I've been having a little bit of Writer's Block and my chapters are really short, but I'll make it up somehow, I promise.

Bonding

For the next few weeks, Hiei and Botan were busy with their work. Botan had to carry souls to and from Reikai for Koenma. For some reason, he was letting less people die, but Botan didn't really care. Hiei, on the other hand, was busy with missions from Koenma.

"Botan, I think Koenma is trying to keep us from boding." Hiei said to Botan when they both had a few hours to spare."

"I think that as well, Hiei. Perhaps we should go talk to him about taking a vacation or something?" Botan said while hugging Hiei.

Hiei nodded and hugged Botan back.

After ten minutes, both Hiei and Botan arrived in Reikai.

"Lord Koenma will be with you very shortly." One of Koenma's secretaries said.

Both Hiei and Botan nodded, then sat down on a bench. A few minutes passed when they heard footsteps approaching, then two large doors opened.

"Well, why have you two graced me with your presences?" Koenma asked while looking from Hiei, to Botan, then back to Hiei.

"We need to talk to you about something, Koenma." Hiei said.

"Well, start speaking because I don't have all the time in the world, as hard as that may seem." Koenma replied.

"Both Botan and I have noticed that you have been giving us an excessive amount of work. The bad thing about that is neither of us have any time to spend with one another. When Botan comes to bed at night, I have to go off on some mission, then as soon as I get back, she has to leave. Then, at times, I have to be off for days on end and Botan is all alone. Now, to get to my point, both Botan and I wish to have a vacation."

Koenma sighed, "I thought it would come to this, and I apologize for all the work I've been giving you. But I was actually holding your work off when you two hooked up, so I postponed all of your missions, Hiei, and gave Botan some time off because she deserved it. Just recently, my father found out about this and was very angry with me. He was so angry, I almost got 100 spankings," Koenma paused, "so I had to get all of those missions and jobs out of the way, so I just piled them on you. But, if it's a vacation you two want, then you two may have a few weeks off. If it will make you happy, you may have three weeks off. I can get Yusuke to do your missions, and I can get someone else to do your job for you while you're gone, Botan."

"Thank you very much, Lord Koenma, you don't know how much this means to me. The longer I was away from Hiei, the more unhappy I felt. And seeing as I didn't feel happy, I wasn't working efficiently, and I apologize for that as well." Botan said while bowing.

"It's fine, Botan, I should've laid all that work on both of you. But, I must be off to a meeting, have fun on your vacation." And with that, Koenma bowed, turned around, and exited through the doors that he entered.

"That was easier than I thought, Hiei." Botan said while looking at Hiei.

"I know..." Hiei replied.

As Hiei and Botan were just about to leave, they heard Yusuke yelling up the hall.

"Hey, lover birds, wait a minute." Yusuke yelled as he ran after Hiei and Botan.

Hiei had a glum look on his face, and Botan looked like she always did.

"Now now, Hiei, don't look so depressed. Ok, we were all going to have a dinner at Genkai's Temple, but no one could get a hold of you. Then, I overheard you two at your house as I was walking by about you two wanting a vacation. So, I went followed you two here just so I could invite you to our dinner. Now, we're all going to be there, but Kurama said he would be arriving late because his mother isn't feeling well."

"Oh, that sounds wonderful, Yusuke!" Botan said while clapping her hands together.

"I don't want to go, I took this vacation to spend time with Botan, and Botan only, no one else. Besides, I can have a nice dinner at my own home, and I don't need to be in the same room as Kuwabaka." Hiei said while frowning.

"Oh, Hiei, it's just one night, please?" Yusuke asked while putting on his best puppy face.

"That's not going to work for me, just so you know." Hiei replied while crossing his arms.

"I think I'm going to agree with Hiei on this one, all Kuwabara is going to do is nag Hiei about us dating...and I don't want a fight to break out because I don't think I could stand Kuwabara getting hurt at such a lovely-sounding dinner." Botan said while looking at Yusuke.

"Aww...ok, I hope you two have fun at your dinner anyway." Yusuke said while turning.

"Tell Yukina I said hello, if you wouldn't mind." Hiei said before Yusuke left.

"Don't worry, I will." Yusuke said and waved behind his back.

That night, Hiei and Botan had a lovely romantic dinner. Hiei cooked a nice steak with noodles. He lit some candles around their kitchen and filled their glasses with water, since neither of them drank alcohol. Hiei served Botan, then himself. He then seated himself across from Botan and began to eat.

"Hiei, this is wonderful, thank you." Botan said while eating.

"It's nothing." Hiei replied while smiling.

"But, it means a lot to me. I haven't been able to bond with you for almost a month, and you made up for it all in just one night by making this romantic dinner."

"But this isn't even half of what I have planned."

Botan had a surprised look on her face, then continued to eat.

After they were both done eating, Hiei took their dirty dishes and put them in the sink. He then lead Botan into their living room while covering her eyes. He then opened them and Botan saw one of the most beautiful sights she's seen in a while.

"Oh, Hiei!" Botan said while she covered her mouth.

All around her were bouquets of roses, romantic music playing, lit candles, and the couch was very comfortable.

"But it's not over yet." Hiei said while he hit the stop button on the cd player. He then hit the play button on the remote controller and Botan's favorite romantic movie came on.

"Hiei, you really do know how to win a woman's heart."

"Only your's, Botan." Hiei smiled and kissed Botan.

For the next two hours, they sat there watching a movie. After the movie was over, they were both tired and walked off to bed.

"I love you." Hiei said before falling asleep.

"I love you too, Hiei." Botan said while smiling.

Hiei kissed Botan goodnight, wrapped his left arm around her while he was laying on his right side, and fell asleep. That night, both Hiei and Botan fell asleep with smiles on their faces.

My words...

I'm pretty sure I made this one longer, but I added in double space in case my last chapters were hard to read, and I apologize if they were. I'll think of a plot twist later or something.