Okay, Now that I'm on a roll, here we go. Oh, I don't own YYH or any of its characters like I said before…. And before that… and before that!! Well, Yukina is here. Let's see how Hiei will deal with her presence and how long will he be able to with hold the secret?
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Keeping Secrets Are Always Hard
Hiei, in hands with Yukina, walked down the hallway. In those few brief moments of being with her, his heart eased from an unknown pain he had felt since he was little. All cares seemed like ages away and there wasn't anyone else to care about. But, of course, when you are afraid to show your true feelings, such dreams do not last long. They reached the opening to the living room as Hiei hastily pulled his hand away from hers. His cheeks warmed into a light pink. He quickly went to the back and sat in his usual solemn space.
"Yukina will be staying with me for till New Years," Keiko announced as Kuwabara let out a cry of joy. "Don't get any ideas, Kuwabara, it's not like I'm having a boy/girl sleep over," she giggled. Though a smile faded from Kuwabara's face, it only lasted a little while.
Yukina went and sat right next to Kuwabara and they all began to gossip eagerly. Hiei just stared at her. She was a lovely, tender creature. She was so innocent and pure. How could she be his sister? None the less, he was grateful. Kurama read all the signs upon him and charmed his talking to Yukina. "So, I was thinking we could do Secret Santa," he began, still half staring at Hiei. "It's where we give a gift to someone but they don't know who it's from. At the end, you can tell them if you wish." Hiei didn't catch on in Kurama's little scheme but seemed interested.
Yukina's face brightened widely. "That sounds like a great! I love the idea," she giggled. They all agreed to it. Yukina calmed down her laughing and glanced at Hiei. He seemed so lonely. Once everyone else was busy, she walked over to him. "Hiei, why are you so quiet? Is everything all right?" She pulled up a chair and sat next to him.
"E…everything is fine," he muttered and looked away. She smelled so good, like fresh mountain air with a hint of mint. "You had better entertain the lump over there," he indicated to Kuwabara who seemed to be having trouble stringing popcorn. With a disappointed sigh, she got up to help Kuwabara. Dammit, Hiei thought to himself! He had been a complete jerk to her.
The party came to an end after a few holiday singing and merry games. Kurama had convinced Botan and Yukina to sleep at their house. The house the boys lived in was gigantic anyways, with the help of Koenma, of course. Botan was staying along so Yukina wouldn't feel so strange. "I'm warning you, Kuwabara. You even think of sneaking in her room I'll personally see to it that you turn black and blue for the holiday break," Botan threatened. She told the others she was making a short trip to grab Yukina and her stuff from the Spirit World Palace. The others left, leaving the boys and Yukina.
"Hiei, why don't you give Yukina a tour of the place," Yusuke suggested. Kuwabara was about to interrupt but Kurama came up with a quick and clever alternative to why Kuwabara was going to help him instead. "Give her the room with the river view," Yusuke told Hiei. He looked at Yukina and gave her a thumbs up. "You'll like that room."
The REAL reason Yusuke gave her that room was because Hiei's room was right across from there and Hiei knew that's why he did it. But he didn't mind. He was going to be close to his sister, whom he dreamed of protecting always. "This way," he told her and led her to the room. "I hope you enjoy it here, Yukina. Tell me if Kuwabara tries to pull anything. I'll make sure to keep him straight."
Yukina giggled and grabbed Hiei's arm as they reached the last steps up the stairs. Hiei's face blushed intensely but there was no objection. He opened the door to the room, which was remarkably beautiful. Yukina's eyes sparkled with delight. "Now to add some homey touch," she whispered. She closed her eyes and lightly lifted her hands above her head. The high corners of the room sparkled with frosty icicles and the temperature dropped quite a few degrees. Dropping her hand, she looked back at Hiei. "I've improved on my skills when I was back with the Koorimes," she shyly admitted.
"I'll say," Hiei muttered. He was very impressed with her. "Striving for the best of your abilities must run in the family," he told her but cut short, realizing what he was saying. There was an intensely sharp silence where Yukina stared at Hiei with curiosity.
"What did you say?" Yukina walked over to him but Hiei quickly pulled away from her. With his back to her, Hiei cursed under his breath. "Hiei, is…is there something you're keeping from me?" She put her soft hand on his shoulder to turn him around. "Hiei?" He willingly began to turn around but then forcefully pulled back, causing her to pull her hand back in fright.
"It's late," Hiei muttered. He walked to the door and placed a hand on it. "You should get some sleep. Botan will be here with your things momentarily." He wouldn't even turn around to look at her. "Good night." With that, he walked out the door and closed it.
Yukina just stood there, hurt, frightened, and shocked at Hiei's sudden change of mood. She then sat on her bed, not taking her eyes off the door. He knows something, she thought to herself. He knows about…my brother, doesn't he? Her fingers calmed her quivering lips, trying hard not to cry. "Why, why am I crying?" She clasped her hands over her face and began to sob deeply into them.
Hiei leaned his back on her door. All the lights were already put out. Only his shadow could be seen. As his body fell to a sitting position on the floor, he propped up one knee and let his left hand sit upon it. He bowed his head inward, listening to Yukina's weeping. "I'm sorry," he uttered. "I was so close, so close to admitting the truth within." His eyes seemed to daze off but did not move from their spot. "What if I told you? Would you shun me?" At that moment, Hiei felt a sheer pain in his forehead but only closed his eyes tighter in the agony. Was this a sign? A prophecy? He got up and walked to his door, putting his right arm on the doorframe. He looked back one more time and whispered, "I'm sorry… I'm sorry you have me for your brother."
Botan didn't come to early that morning. Hiei was up, but just lying in his bed, entranced by the night's events. Why? Why had he been so cold to her? He raised his right arm and looked at the bandages covering it. "You are the prize for the price of my sister," he muttered. His fingers swiftly went over his covered jagan and lightly touched it. "Power is needed in the world. There is no use for a shameful demon in her life. It is better this way," he compromised but that was not how he truly felt.
"Yukina, have you been crying?" Botan came into her room and sat next to her. Yukina had cried herself to sleep. Botan placed her hands on top of Yukina's and looked deeply into her. "Has someone done something to you?"
Sitting up straight, Yukina wiped a tear from her eye and gave a fake smile. "Nothing is wrong, Botan," she lied. Getting up, she told Botan she'd be a few minutes before coming to breakfast. As soon as Botan left, Yukina gave a suffering sigh. "Maybe… maybe I over reacted. Maybe he really doesn't know anything. Yes, that must be why he was acting so strange, because I was," she murmured. Wiping her eye one last time, she changed into some clean clothes and picked up her own Hiruseki stone. "Just in case," she whispered, though not knowing what for.
The boys and Botan were already in the kitchen munching down. Each of them had a plate of scrambled eggs and bacon. Kurama, of course, was the one cooking. His excellent knowledge on herbs made the food excel beyond any means. "Good morning, Yukina. Sleep well?" Kurama handed her a plate filled with food and a tall glass of milk.
There were still tear stains on her cheek and he did well to take note of them.
"YUKINA," Kuwabara cried. "Hey, did you sleep well, my princess?" He pulled a chair out for her to sit in. He did not notice the prior tears in her eyes. Sitting down next to her, he began to talk about how pretty she was to him.
Hiei was standing next to the door that led to the garage. She hadn't seen him there and he was thankful. His eyes softened at seeing her but he wouldn't let her see him there…not like this…not acting like this. But his desires weren't fulfilled. When everyone was done eating, He had quietly crept upstairs to mope in his bedroom. When he was traveling up the stairs, he looked over his shoulder to catch one more glance at Yukina but it was she was caught him. "What the?" He looked back over where Yukina and he had bumped right into each other. Hiei stumbled a few stumps, more or less surprised at her sudden appearance. "Yukina, I… um, sorry," Hiei was able to make out. He turned his head away to avoid her seeing him blush deeply. He held out his hand instinctively to help her steady.
Yukina took his hand and automatically grinned. Their hand met in a tight hold, the two of them staring within each other's eyes again. Her heart raced. His hand felt so familiar. His pulse danced in a similar rhythm as her own. "Hiei, I have something to ask you," she began but Kurama came in.
"Yukina, Kuwabara wants a word with you," he told her and she blushed and ran to the door. Kurama turned to Hiei and smirked. "He didn't really call for her but he'll be glad to see her none the less." He placed a hand on Hiei's shoulder as Hiei looked away. Hiei grunted in disgust. Of course, the kitsune knew all. He always knew what was going on in this house. But Kurama looked forward so that their shoulders were a lined, neither of them facing one another. "Listen, Hiei, you should just tell her the truth." With that, he walked down the stairs but looked back with a smirk. "Keeping secrets are always hard."
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How is it? Hope you like it so far. Well, please review. Oh, and get comfy, it's going to be a bumpy ride. Yukina is close to finding the truth and Hiei is about to crack. But is there a greater reason why Hiei won't tell her? Is it more just simply letting her know? Find out next chapter. Keep checking, you never know when I'll put the next one up.
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Keeping Secrets Are Always Hard
Hiei, in hands with Yukina, walked down the hallway. In those few brief moments of being with her, his heart eased from an unknown pain he had felt since he was little. All cares seemed like ages away and there wasn't anyone else to care about. But, of course, when you are afraid to show your true feelings, such dreams do not last long. They reached the opening to the living room as Hiei hastily pulled his hand away from hers. His cheeks warmed into a light pink. He quickly went to the back and sat in his usual solemn space.
"Yukina will be staying with me for till New Years," Keiko announced as Kuwabara let out a cry of joy. "Don't get any ideas, Kuwabara, it's not like I'm having a boy/girl sleep over," she giggled. Though a smile faded from Kuwabara's face, it only lasted a little while.
Yukina went and sat right next to Kuwabara and they all began to gossip eagerly. Hiei just stared at her. She was a lovely, tender creature. She was so innocent and pure. How could she be his sister? None the less, he was grateful. Kurama read all the signs upon him and charmed his talking to Yukina. "So, I was thinking we could do Secret Santa," he began, still half staring at Hiei. "It's where we give a gift to someone but they don't know who it's from. At the end, you can tell them if you wish." Hiei didn't catch on in Kurama's little scheme but seemed interested.
Yukina's face brightened widely. "That sounds like a great! I love the idea," she giggled. They all agreed to it. Yukina calmed down her laughing and glanced at Hiei. He seemed so lonely. Once everyone else was busy, she walked over to him. "Hiei, why are you so quiet? Is everything all right?" She pulled up a chair and sat next to him.
"E…everything is fine," he muttered and looked away. She smelled so good, like fresh mountain air with a hint of mint. "You had better entertain the lump over there," he indicated to Kuwabara who seemed to be having trouble stringing popcorn. With a disappointed sigh, she got up to help Kuwabara. Dammit, Hiei thought to himself! He had been a complete jerk to her.
The party came to an end after a few holiday singing and merry games. Kurama had convinced Botan and Yukina to sleep at their house. The house the boys lived in was gigantic anyways, with the help of Koenma, of course. Botan was staying along so Yukina wouldn't feel so strange. "I'm warning you, Kuwabara. You even think of sneaking in her room I'll personally see to it that you turn black and blue for the holiday break," Botan threatened. She told the others she was making a short trip to grab Yukina and her stuff from the Spirit World Palace. The others left, leaving the boys and Yukina.
"Hiei, why don't you give Yukina a tour of the place," Yusuke suggested. Kuwabara was about to interrupt but Kurama came up with a quick and clever alternative to why Kuwabara was going to help him instead. "Give her the room with the river view," Yusuke told Hiei. He looked at Yukina and gave her a thumbs up. "You'll like that room."
The REAL reason Yusuke gave her that room was because Hiei's room was right across from there and Hiei knew that's why he did it. But he didn't mind. He was going to be close to his sister, whom he dreamed of protecting always. "This way," he told her and led her to the room. "I hope you enjoy it here, Yukina. Tell me if Kuwabara tries to pull anything. I'll make sure to keep him straight."
Yukina giggled and grabbed Hiei's arm as they reached the last steps up the stairs. Hiei's face blushed intensely but there was no objection. He opened the door to the room, which was remarkably beautiful. Yukina's eyes sparkled with delight. "Now to add some homey touch," she whispered. She closed her eyes and lightly lifted her hands above her head. The high corners of the room sparkled with frosty icicles and the temperature dropped quite a few degrees. Dropping her hand, she looked back at Hiei. "I've improved on my skills when I was back with the Koorimes," she shyly admitted.
"I'll say," Hiei muttered. He was very impressed with her. "Striving for the best of your abilities must run in the family," he told her but cut short, realizing what he was saying. There was an intensely sharp silence where Yukina stared at Hiei with curiosity.
"What did you say?" Yukina walked over to him but Hiei quickly pulled away from her. With his back to her, Hiei cursed under his breath. "Hiei, is…is there something you're keeping from me?" She put her soft hand on his shoulder to turn him around. "Hiei?" He willingly began to turn around but then forcefully pulled back, causing her to pull her hand back in fright.
"It's late," Hiei muttered. He walked to the door and placed a hand on it. "You should get some sleep. Botan will be here with your things momentarily." He wouldn't even turn around to look at her. "Good night." With that, he walked out the door and closed it.
Yukina just stood there, hurt, frightened, and shocked at Hiei's sudden change of mood. She then sat on her bed, not taking her eyes off the door. He knows something, she thought to herself. He knows about…my brother, doesn't he? Her fingers calmed her quivering lips, trying hard not to cry. "Why, why am I crying?" She clasped her hands over her face and began to sob deeply into them.
Hiei leaned his back on her door. All the lights were already put out. Only his shadow could be seen. As his body fell to a sitting position on the floor, he propped up one knee and let his left hand sit upon it. He bowed his head inward, listening to Yukina's weeping. "I'm sorry," he uttered. "I was so close, so close to admitting the truth within." His eyes seemed to daze off but did not move from their spot. "What if I told you? Would you shun me?" At that moment, Hiei felt a sheer pain in his forehead but only closed his eyes tighter in the agony. Was this a sign? A prophecy? He got up and walked to his door, putting his right arm on the doorframe. He looked back one more time and whispered, "I'm sorry… I'm sorry you have me for your brother."
Botan didn't come to early that morning. Hiei was up, but just lying in his bed, entranced by the night's events. Why? Why had he been so cold to her? He raised his right arm and looked at the bandages covering it. "You are the prize for the price of my sister," he muttered. His fingers swiftly went over his covered jagan and lightly touched it. "Power is needed in the world. There is no use for a shameful demon in her life. It is better this way," he compromised but that was not how he truly felt.
"Yukina, have you been crying?" Botan came into her room and sat next to her. Yukina had cried herself to sleep. Botan placed her hands on top of Yukina's and looked deeply into her. "Has someone done something to you?"
Sitting up straight, Yukina wiped a tear from her eye and gave a fake smile. "Nothing is wrong, Botan," she lied. Getting up, she told Botan she'd be a few minutes before coming to breakfast. As soon as Botan left, Yukina gave a suffering sigh. "Maybe… maybe I over reacted. Maybe he really doesn't know anything. Yes, that must be why he was acting so strange, because I was," she murmured. Wiping her eye one last time, she changed into some clean clothes and picked up her own Hiruseki stone. "Just in case," she whispered, though not knowing what for.
The boys and Botan were already in the kitchen munching down. Each of them had a plate of scrambled eggs and bacon. Kurama, of course, was the one cooking. His excellent knowledge on herbs made the food excel beyond any means. "Good morning, Yukina. Sleep well?" Kurama handed her a plate filled with food and a tall glass of milk.
There were still tear stains on her cheek and he did well to take note of them.
"YUKINA," Kuwabara cried. "Hey, did you sleep well, my princess?" He pulled a chair out for her to sit in. He did not notice the prior tears in her eyes. Sitting down next to her, he began to talk about how pretty she was to him.
Hiei was standing next to the door that led to the garage. She hadn't seen him there and he was thankful. His eyes softened at seeing her but he wouldn't let her see him there…not like this…not acting like this. But his desires weren't fulfilled. When everyone was done eating, He had quietly crept upstairs to mope in his bedroom. When he was traveling up the stairs, he looked over his shoulder to catch one more glance at Yukina but it was she was caught him. "What the?" He looked back over where Yukina and he had bumped right into each other. Hiei stumbled a few stumps, more or less surprised at her sudden appearance. "Yukina, I… um, sorry," Hiei was able to make out. He turned his head away to avoid her seeing him blush deeply. He held out his hand instinctively to help her steady.
Yukina took his hand and automatically grinned. Their hand met in a tight hold, the two of them staring within each other's eyes again. Her heart raced. His hand felt so familiar. His pulse danced in a similar rhythm as her own. "Hiei, I have something to ask you," she began but Kurama came in.
"Yukina, Kuwabara wants a word with you," he told her and she blushed and ran to the door. Kurama turned to Hiei and smirked. "He didn't really call for her but he'll be glad to see her none the less." He placed a hand on Hiei's shoulder as Hiei looked away. Hiei grunted in disgust. Of course, the kitsune knew all. He always knew what was going on in this house. But Kurama looked forward so that their shoulders were a lined, neither of them facing one another. "Listen, Hiei, you should just tell her the truth." With that, he walked down the stairs but looked back with a smirk. "Keeping secrets are always hard."
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How is it? Hope you like it so far. Well, please review. Oh, and get comfy, it's going to be a bumpy ride. Yukina is close to finding the truth and Hiei is about to crack. But is there a greater reason why Hiei won't tell her? Is it more just simply letting her know? Find out next chapter. Keep checking, you never know when I'll put the next one up.