How Could I Forget You?

Disclaimer: Yu Yu Hakusho is not mine nor will it ever be mine. For that is impossible.

A/n: I am so bored that I decided to write some more of my fanfics. Anyway, I think the last chapter totally sucked. Sorry. I rushed it and didn't play out the scene well. I just wanted to get it done. And the chapter before that was the opposite. I described it too much. I'll try harder now. About that math problem, yeah well. I'm only a freshmen okay? I just put together some random math words to make it sound hard and confusing. I ended up confusing myself. So from now on it shall be better. I hope.

Chapter 4: Bubbly Toddlers, Simple Sandwiches, and Broken Memories

"You've been following her haven't you?" Kurama asked the dark figure.

"I'm protecting her," it shot back.

"Good. With all the demons who want revenge against her, she needs to be watched. But I think you're starting to get to her. She can sense you, Hiei," Kurama stated.

Hiei simply gave a snort and phased out of view. Leaving behind a cheerful redhead, who seemed to know everything about Hiei.

Kurama chuckled to himself and continued his leisurely walk home. Tomorrow he'd go to school, Sazumi would pass her test, and Hiei would still be watching. But Kurama's plans wouldn't go through. As soon as he passed an alley, demons came.

Kurama had no time to react. Webs of steel encased his body. It restricted him and he was unable to fight back. Kurama heard evil sniggers as the redhead was thrown into darkness.

Hiei jumped from building to building as he followed Sazumi home. His minded lingered on the conversation he had with Kurama. She did need protecting, he thought. Last night was an example of that. But am I doing this just to protect her? He didn't think so. He thought there had to be more.

Sazumi could probably protect herself. That's why she had been on the Spirit Detective's team in the first place. Her battles had proven she could fight. But now it was different. Sazumi was just a regular human without powers. She could punch and kick, but that would be worthless against demons. The truth was, she needed him. She may not know it, but she did need him.

Why did she not remember? What happened to her? These questions plagued Hiei's every thought. Ever since she had lost her memories, Hiei had been different. Ever since that day, she had been different. A flash back played in Hiei's mind.

She never showed up. She never came. He waited at the house, but she never came. At first they thought it was a demon. Maybe she had been captured. But when no ransom note came and no body showed up they dismissed the thought. Then she showed up at Kurama's school.

"Sazumi!" Kurama greeted her.

"Oh, hello. Um, I'm sorry. Do I know you?" she had questioned. "Oh, wait! You're Suichi right? Nice to meet you. I'm Sazumi."

Kurama tried all day to get her to remember. She didn't. Sazumi never remembered anyone. She had a new family and a new house. Sazumi had a new life and her friends weren't in it. She had no memories of them. Not even the man who she had fallen so hard for. Not even Hiei.

Sazumi eventually became friends with Kurama and even started to call him Kurama. But she never remembered. She went on with her new life as a human. And Hiei went on with his life without her. He watched over her and protected her. Yet they were still over. Sazumi was gone.

Hiei's mind snapped back to reality. Silent tears stained his face. All the memories he had of her, came flooding back. The tears began to flow even more strongly. He knew that she would never have these memories again. They were now his alone.

He wiped the tears away. A grim look set upon his face. It was over. He had to accept it. Sazumi was gone and all he could do was watch her from a distance. And watch her he shall.

A cool breeze tickled Sazumi's spine as she unlocked her front door. The door gave a creak as the rusty hinges rubbed against one another when she opened it. She reached down to untie her shoes. Sazumi gently slipped out of the worn sneakers and placed them by the door. She laid her keys on the table near the door with a clatter. Her bag was dropped to the floor and she walked into the kitchen.

Sazumi opened the fridge and cold air greeted her. Reaching in the back, she grabbed a jar of jelly. She set the sticking jar on the counter and headed for the pantry. The door was opened and a jar of peanut butter was taken. Sazumi grabbed the bread on the counter with a smile. Then she set to work.

Sazumi smiled as she made her small lunch. A peanut butter and jelly sandwich would really hit the spot. That and a glass of orange juice. Sazumi made her sandwich with ease and placed the tools in their right places. With her lunch made, she headed out the door. Grabbing her keys on the way, Sazumi went to pick up her little brother.

Sazumi enjoyed her sandwich as she walked down the street. She sipped her juice and walked with a huge smile on. With a full stomach, well almost full, she was content. Just walking down the street on a nice day, was enough to make her happy. She didn't know why she was happy with a normal life, but she was.

A few minutes later, Sazumi was picking her little brother up from daycare. He was covered in paint and had a huge grin plastered to his face. He held up a picture in front of Sazumi.

"Look what I painted," he said happily.

Sazumi picked up the toddler and ruffled his hair.

"It's great Yuki," Sazumi laughed. She was covered in paint, but she was glad her brother was enjoying himself. Even if it meant giving him a bath later.

Sazumi set Yuki down and grabbed his hand.

"Ready to go home?" she said. Yuki nodded his head vigorously and practically skipped out the door. Sazumi waved goodbye to the counselor as she headed home.

"So how was daycare?" she asked the bubbly young toddler.

"Funny!" he declared.

"What did you do besides paint?" Sazumi wondered.

"We play hoppy game."

"Oh, yeah," she laughed.

Yuki hopped up and down as his sister smiled. Yuki sure was a bundle of joy. Sazumi reached down and grabbed Yuki. She gently sat him on her shoulders. Yuki giggled at being up so high.

"Let's go home, ya little termite," Sazumi tickled her brother. Yuki giggled and pointed forward.

"Targe!" he said.

A/n: Okay this will be short. I finished chapter 4. Yay for me. R&R please.