Chapter 11: Dates, Eavesdropping, and Fuzziness

The school day was long, as always. Sakura had to sit in a room with Yusuke and Kuwabara all day. She just rolled her eyes at that; But she did always get a kick out of the stunts they pull. She even pulled some stunts and jokes of her own sometimes; That's the reason for her always being in detention like she found herself many times. More or less, she liked detention because they never really did anything; And Mr. K was an awesome Detention Monitor. He always sat there reading his newspaper, eating, or playing Basketball with a piece of rolled up paper and a waste bucket with some of the other kids. Yep... Sakura was a regular in the detention world.

Sakura yawned as her teacher continued to lecture them on something... she wasn't really sure what it was since she wasn't paying attention in the first place. She propped her head up in one of her palms and sighed. Why can't the bell just ring already? I want to get home! It's a Friday! A F-R-I-D-A-Y! And I'm stuck in here! Eeekii! She thought.

A long 20 minutes later the bell rang and school was out for the weekend. Sakura jumped out of her seat like everyone else and headed for the door but she was stopped by Kuwabara and Yusuke. They had apparently planned to hold her up so she'd be mad.. Those idiots.

Sakura gave a sigh of relief as she walked out of the school's front doors. She heard her name being called.

"SAKURA! Sakura!" Kura was practically jumping up and down trying to catch her friend's attention.

Sakura waved and then gamboled over to Kura who was waiting with Kurama and Briar. "Sorry! Yusuke and Kuwabara wouldn't leave me alone!" Sakura apologized.

"That's okay! But c'mon! We're going to the Demon World since it's Friday!" Kura was sounding quite happy until Kurama spoke.

"No, you're not going to the Demon World tonight."

"And why not?" She looked at him quickly.

"Because... we're all going to the Spirit World." Briar jumped in as they all began walking to Kurama's house.

"Why?" Sakura was next to question them.

"Just Because." Kurama answered, slipping his hand into Briar's and smiling at her.

Kura and Sakura looked at each other and telepathically began to communicate.

When are they getting married again?

I don't know. My sister can't make up her mind about anything.

Well, you know we're gonna be in the wedding.

"Yeah. And we'll have to have it here in the Human World so Shiori can come and see her Suichi get married.

Kura sighed. Yes, that is true. But... that makes me worry...

Why, Kura?

Because of the slight fact that Hiei might not come...

Don't worry! He'll come! - He's been coming to the Human World a lot lately so... I don't think we'll have any problems getting him to come. And.. if you're here... Sakura grinned.

Kura's cheeks turned as red as her hair.

Kurama had seen his sister blush out of the corner of his eye and said out loud, "Those two must be exchanging conversational thoughts and one of them must've been about Hiei."

"Why would you say that?" Briar inquired.

"My sister's blushing."

"Oh.. I see."

Finally they came to Kurama's (and Kura's for the time being) house. Kurama went inside to call Shiori right quick to tell her that he'd see her tomorrow since he couldn't make it tonight. He then met back up with the three girls and they journeyed to Spirit World where they met Hiei.

"Hello Hiei." Kurama casually greeted him.

"Hello Kurama." Hiei answered back.

"Good afternoon Hiei!" Briar said, then was followed by Sakura with, "Why hello there Hiei-kins!" and then Kura, "Hey Hiei."

He nodded to all three of htem then returned his attention to Kurama. "Shall we go?"

"Ah, yes.- I shall return in a little while. I must chat with Hiei seeing as he requested it." Kurama explained then walked off with Hiei into the woods.

"And what are we supposed to do?" Sakura asked.

Briar answered that one with a sly smile. "Bonding time!"

"I'm out!" Sakura retorted immediately then disappeared.

It took a moment but Kura put the pieces together. "Did Kurama put you up to this?" She grilled Briar.

"Eheh..." Briar began with a gulp. "Sorta.. He suggested it..."

"Uh huh.' Kura blinked.

"Just come on." Briar and Kura embarked on another era of 'bonding time'.

Hiei and Kurama where by the river. Hiei stood in front of Kurama who was leaning against a tree.

"So... what is it that is on your mind Hiei?" Kurama slid his hands into his pant pockets.

Hiei didn't speak; He wasn't sure how to word what was on his mind.

"... Ehem...?" Kurama cleared his throat.

"I don't know if you'd allow myself to take her on what you humans call a 'date' or not but... I'm asking you if I may."

"What?- You mean.. you want to take Kura on a date?"

Hiei nodded.

Kurama studied his friend. "What type of dirt do you have on me?"

"The little fact that you're engaged to that Kitsune... I will tell anyone else if I have to.. You know me...- Your human mother doesn't know yet, does she?"

"..." Kurama was taken back by Hiei's words. "Fine.- You may take her on a date.. But.. if you upset her or anything... it wont be good for you. Alright?

"Hn."

"I'm serious Hiei. She'd my little sister and I, for one, am tired of her getting hurt by love."

Hiei paused before he continued. "And what is that supposed to mean?"

"Exactly what it seems." Kurama maintained his cool.

Hiei shook his head. "You people just don't get it, do you?"

"Get what, Hiei?"

"I'm trying to change! And it's all for her!" He raised his voice slightly.

"Calm down Hiei. Don't loose your temper."

"You have no right ordering me around.. dragging me places with you ... and your friends... The only reason I do go is so I don't have to see your sister with a frown on her face nor a broken heart. I really am trying to change..." Hiei calmed back down.

"All for Kura, huh?" The kitsune asked.

The fire demon nodded once. Silence showed its presence for a moment then Kurama gave a slight laugh at one of his thoughts. "You know, Hiei, I'm beginning to wonder if making Kura and Briar get along was such a good idea. By themselves, they are mischievous; But together, they could gang up on us."

"I don't think they would do that, fox..." Hiei then thought for a moment. "Would they?"

"I wouldn't put it past them."

In the bushes, through that whole conversation, Yusuke and Kuwabara hid. They were paralyzed at what they had just overheard. You're kidding me! Kurama and Briar... engaged?-- Hiei and Kura... -- Woah! This isn't right! Yusuke thought in his head. Kuwabara's mouth was dropped open; Inside his head these thoughts were running through: I don't know which I should be more scared of! Kurama and Briar? Or Hiei and Kura!-- I think I should be more afraid of Hiei and Kura! EEEK! Yusuke and Kuwabara just looked at each other and then, when they returned their eyes to where Kurama and Hiei were, the two demons had vanished. "Where'd they go?" Kuwabara asked, as Yusuke and himself stood up. Then, they heard the part about Kura and Briar ganging up on Kurama and Hiei and were now scared shitless. "SHIT!" Yusuke whispered just loud enough for Kurama and Hiei to hear, where ever they were.

"Well, well, well.. what do we have here?" Kurama's voice came from behind them, making the two bakas jump.

"Don't do that!" Kuwabara shouted.

"Well, if you don't wish for us to frighten you then don't eavesdrop on us." Hiei retorted.

"Shut up shorty!" Kuwabara gritted his teeth.

Hiei rolled his eyes. "You get less intelligent every time I see you."

"Grrrrrrrrrrr" Kuwa' growled.

"What did you hear?" Kurama asked a seeminlgy-more restless Yusuke.

Yusuke grinned. "Well.. there would be the fact that you're engaged to Briar... and the fact that Hiei and your sister are 'an item'..."

"Listen Urameshi... Tell anyone about any of that and I will make sure your death is slow and painful." Hiei threatened. "You too Kuwabara."

Kuwabara gulped as did Yusuke.

While All of That is Going On Briar and Kura are just walking around making light conversation.

"So.. how are you and Hiei?" Briar started.

"Oh.. we're fine..." Kura smiled lightly. "What about Kurama and yourself?"

"We're just fine..." Briar sighed.

"When's the wedding?" Kura asked her.

"Oh.. um.. well, we're not sure yet."

"Ah. I see."

"Why?"

"No reason. Just wondered.." Kura told her.

"Do you think that-"

"Hiei and I will get married?" She finished, predicting Briar's next words. Briar nodded. Kura shrugged, "I don't know.. I mean... I know I want it to happen, but... I don't know if Hiei wants it to happen... I guess it all depends on him , doesn't it?" She gave a slight laugh.

"Heh.. yeah..." Briar looked at her. "What else is on your mind?"

"Well... I was thinking about Touya and Yukina... I mean, don't get me wrong, I never hated Touya.. but when he had a crush on me... I just didn't feel the same way about him. I did my best to try and not hurt him and I didn't, I don't think... I love him in a close friend way... almost in a brotherly, way. I'm just happy that he found someone who feels the same way about him. Yukina and he are perfect for one another. I just don't think I could've given Touya the love that I give Hiei..."

"Ah. I see.- Well... at least you're happy that Touya has found someone."

"Yeah. And I'm even happier that it's Yukina... -- If Hiei and I do ever get married... she'll be my sister-in-law and Touya will just like family!-- I guess I'm just happy that everything worked out for him..."

"Heh. Yeah...-- LOOK! BUNNIES!" Briar said, seeing two little white bunnies hopping towards them. The two girls bent down and each picked up one of the baby bunnies. "Aw! They're sooo cute!"

"They are!- Let's taken 'em back with us! C'mon.. Let's go find those two.." Kura and Briar, holding a bunny each, went to find Kurama and Hiei.

Just before Yusuke and Kuwabara were planing to run for it, Kura and Briar came up to the group.

"Kurama! Look! We found bunnies!" Kura smiled.

"Bunnies? You're kidding me..."Hiei closed his eyes. Kura stood in front of him, holding one of the little soft fuzzy white bunnies. "Come on Hiei! It's sooooooooooooooooo cute!" All Hiei could do is shake his head.

Kurama looked back to where Yusuke and Kuwabara were supposed to be... but they were gone. "They must've escaped, Hiei."

"Oh well... I think they got the point."

Kurama agreed with his little fire demon friend.

"Come on! Let's go home!" Kura began. "I don't know where Sakura went but... I think we'll have to go and find her soon."

Briar laughed and then she and Kura began walking a head of Hiei and Kurama, who were looking to each other going "What have we gotten ourselves into this time?".

Everyone was at Kurama's house, once again. Kura and Sakura were sitting in Kura's room, on her bed, playing with the twin white baby bunnies. Jin floated, sitting on the air; Hiei sat in the corner of the room on the floor.

"They're soooooooooooooooooooo adorable!" Sakura giggled.

"I know! This one is the smallest one!-- Oooh! I know! I'll name it Hiei!" Kura grinned.

Hiei rolled his eyes and then shut them, but keeping his ears open to all conversation.

"And I'll name this one Jin!" Sakura stuck out her tongue to Jin.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah..." was all Jin would say.

On the inside, I guess you could say that Hiei was a little jealous of the bunnies getting all of his girlfriend's attention, but he would never ever tell anyone that. EVER. Jin didn't yield to show his jealousy over the bunnies. And, of course, Sakura and Kura noticed Jin's attitude.

"Aww... is Jinnie- Boy jealous?" Sakura picked on him.

"Arg..." Jin growled.

"What about you Hiei?" Sakura shifted her eyes to the black shadow in the corner.

He didn't answer.

"He's jealous... He just wont admit it!" Kura grinned. Her comment made his eyes pop open.

Kura giggled.

(((OOC: Drop off chappy! woot! They're not my favorite type of chapters, but it's funny when people get pissed off when they discover that it's a drop- off chapter! woot! Woot! I finished this chapter in one day (which is just a couple of hours). I've only been awake for four hours... Catherine woke me up by calling me! YAY! I haven't talked to her since the last day of school! I'm glad she called... anyways.. this is from Whitney (not Erica or Alissa... heh..) and yeah, I shall go now and try to figure out what the next chapter is gonna be about! Which means I'm prolly gonna call Ali and Eri! hehehehe... until the next chapter! REVIEW AND LIKE IT! lol...)))