You guys are gonna kill me. I changed the name again, cuz i realized when you search up "I'm with You" 'n the search box, nothing shows up. the new Title is Connections.

In the last chapter, Kiba and Shino met up with RayRei the "Squirt" and Hotaru. Kiba ticked RayRei off and she ended up with a bleeding fist. A really mushy scene came and went and now we follow the two catching up with Shino and Hotaru at the apartment.

Chapter 2. Kiba and RayRei reach the Apartment, and get into a small bit of a fuss. Kiba discovers part one of RayRei's secret, and Shino and Hotaru wont be mentioned again till Chapter three. o

Disclaimer in chapter one.

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Silence is golden. It's a funny thing. It can be comfortable, awkward, or both. The silence going on right now, was one, but also both. How?

RayRei smiled contently. She was warming up fast in Kiba's fuzzily fluffy jacket. The warmth caused an arch of pink to find its way across her face. Her pale yellow hair hung loosely over her eyes, and her ponytail was still soaking wet. But she didn't care now. Somehow, the day had gone from bad, to amazing. In just a little over half an hour. She didn't even care about the weight of thirty-seven cobbles thrown inside her backpack. They felt like thirty-seven feathers from a dove. All she needed now was a good night's sleep to make it perfect.

Kiba, on the other hand, couldn't stand the deep silence. He was freaking out, needing hear his voice if not another one. His hands were twitching wildly, but stealthily, in the dark. His smiled was raised slightly higher on one side of his face then the other, signifying discontent. He breathed heavily to himself, Knowing that loud noise would probably disturb Rayrei.

Well, Having that long wanted silence didn't last too long for RayRei, as it turned out her apartment was just three blocks and a turn left away. Her smile faded almost instantly, as the rooms were full of fighting couples, mostly old ones. Kiba, on the other hand, looked calmed and relaxed, finally hearing voices again. Granted fighting couples wasn't his first choice, it was better than nothing.

RayRei Handed back the fuzzy jacket to Kiba, who took it back, taking a quick glance at her hand then looking up to the Apartment owner. He "checked in" for RayRei. She thanked him and started to walk up the stairs, unaware of him following her. When she got to the door she slipped in the key and turned. She walked into the air conditioned room and in took some air. Bad Choice. She coughed out a foul smelling scent and wheezed a bit.

"Nice, Ain't it?" Kiba said sarcastically. RayRei, not knowing that she was followed, practically jump into the air. Instead she just yelped and fell backwards, Kiba seeing the crash coming a mile away. He thrusted forward his arms and caught her just in time. It wasn't bridal style or anything so fancy, but just his arms in between hers and her torso, supporting her from falling. It did save her a bump on the head and possible headache in the future.

RayRei couldn't move for about thirty seconds, while recovering from shock. Kiba sighed in relief that he made just in time.

"Don't," she said hard for emphasis, "ever, do that, again." She finished. "What are you doing here anyways?" she asked after a couple seconds of regaining her balance.

Kiba Didn't say a thing and looked her in the face, then at her hand, then back at her emerald eyes, sternly, as if to say, "No way in that condition am I leaving without giving medical attention first." Which is exactly what he said after that. RayRei said

"I can take care of myself."

"What proof have I seen of that today?"

"Uhhh……"

"None. Now sit." He pointed to a patched up couch. She gave up, knowing there was no proof. Rolling her eyes she sat on the couch and waited a good six or seven minutes.

Her hand was pretty banged up. Bruises started forming already. The blood was still there, but it was little, and thin. She had to admit, it hurt a little, even for her. But she just wasn't in fighting mode any more. She hadn't been for years. Things hurt her easily now. The only reason she really came was to escape what caused her to feel that easy pain in the first place.

Kiba found some bandages, a wet towel, and dry towel or two. He sat on the floor in front of her and put the dry towels and bandages on the ground next to him. Kiba wiped the blood off of her hand and out of the gaps in between her fingers. He looked awful serious about it. It freaked RayRei out a bit. He dried her hand off and wrapped it quickly. Each finger was individually wrapped so gripping, grabbing, and holding object was still an opportunity.

RayRei sighed of boredom and Thanked Kiba rather dryly. She was grateful, but just tired and bored. She wasn't impressed either. She been hurt tones of times worse than this, just left to bleed, and she had been fine. The scar behind her ear was the only visible scar, but little known everyone else, she had many other scars crossing her arms, legs, and abdomen. Though she may be more vulnerable, she could endure a whole heck of a lot, and was almost invincible in spirit.

Shooing Kiba out, she said,

"Thanks for helping. I'm tired and sleepy, so call in the afternoon or something. Now go."

RayRei pointed to the door and Kiba looked minorly insulted. He shrugged it off and said,

"Fine I'll call. Don't go hurting yourself again." He said with a wink. RayRei turned red in embarrassment and in anger. She almost let loose another teapot roar, but thankfully, Kiba noticed this just in time and rushed behind her to cover her mouth. RayRei's eyes widened in surprise, but then narrowed In deeper anger. Kiba exhaled in relief. Then he felt a sudden pain in his palm. She bit Him!

"OUCH!" he exclaimed. "What are you, a vampire?!" he said noticing that only fangs could hurt so much.

RayRei smirked slyly. "No." she started, "I just have a canine gift." She smiled fully to reveal Razor sharp Canine teeth. They were slightly larger than normal ones, and were switched around with the set of teeth that normally came after her upper front teeth. Kiba stared in amazement.

"Whooaaaaa……" he said in awe. "That's nice."

"Yeah, now get out before I bite you again." She said teasing him with her teeth, adding a hiss at the end. Kiba gave a playful laugh then waved his hand like it was nothing. He did obey though, walking to the door. He turned and saw her staring at him intently. He gave a pleased smile, turned and grabbed the doorknob.

"I'm still mad about you laughing at me when I fell In the water. Watch out, Dog boy." RayRei said out of nowhere. He turned back to see her deep green eyes glaring angrily. His smile changed into a small frown, but then in the blink of an eye, into a smirk.

"You better watch your back too," he paused, thinking of a good name to call her in revenge. "Fox-girl." He settled on. Then he walked out the door saying,

"Night."

RayRei's smile faded the moment he walked out. She was amazed the accuracy of his pet-name for her. Fox-girl. How fitting. Since the teeth really did come from the Fox inside of her. Not a fancy schmancy nine-tailed fox. Just a plain old fox. She flopped herself onto the couch and lay there, thinking.

Tomorrow is a new day. I won't fall in water or smash my hand into anything. I'll be a good girl and do what I'm supposed to.

Her mind lingered on what the new day might bring. She would probably meet Kiba, Shino, and Hotaru somewhere in town and get a tour of the town. She looked back down at her hand. It was throbbing, but only with a dull pain. Just annoying. Very Annoying.

She pulled herself off the couch and changed into night clothes, then went to grab a blanket from the clothes dresser the owner provided. She rested her head on a pillow that was on the couch, and curled up under the blanket. All she thought about before sleeping was how she was going to get back at Kiba.

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Second chappy. There you go. I worked on this one for two days, so it might be good or bad. It depends on your view. I don't appreciate flames, but corrections are welcome. If I've messed anything up tell me. Thankies. Schmo

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Now boss said make sure you get teamed with the fox-kid. Blonde hair was the main attribute. However, how am I going to trap a fox in this town? I don't even know who the damn kid is.

A confused but deep expression had morphed onto her face. She hadn't even realized when she passed Shino until he had started to follow her. When she took notice, she dropped her expression and shouted

"Oh Shoot! I didn't see you!" Shino just stood unresponsive. "Erm… How long ago did I pass the shop?" Shino replied this time by turning on a dime and motioning her to follow him.

Ahaha…. Well that's all you get. P read next chappy when its up to find out what's going on here. If anyone can guess what kid this character is looking for by chapter … idk… I'll be happy and so will they… I guess….