How Could I Forget You?

Disclaimer: I'm so broke I don't have Monopoly money, thus I don't own YYH.

A/n: Okay here's the next chapter. It seems I can't update as quickly unless one of my friends keeps yelling at me until I do. Mei(Ongy) has been bugging me to update so I've got a new chapter for everyone! Here it is! Enjoy!

(Kai-mei and Mei Sanniang see if you can spot some familiar people!)

Chapter 14: Cops

Only a small sliver of light passed through the curtains Hiei had shut. The light dimly fell on the sleeping form of a white-haired girl in bed. Her chest rose and fell with each breath as she recovered. In the corner sat the koorime, his crimson eyes shut. The rest of the temple was silent as its other occupants slept.

Suddenly the sleeping girl's eyes slowly fluttered open. She stripped off the covers and quietly sat up. A silent yawn escaped her lips as she stretched. Sazumi turned towards the corner of the room, blue eyes met steely crimson. There was a small smile that appeared on her lips.

"Hey," she said quietly. "Morning or night?"

"Morning," Hiei replied.

"Oh. How long have I been out?"

"A day and a half. Are you fully recovered?" he inquired.

"Yeah, I think so. One day, huh?"

Sazumi contemplated this for a few seconds when her eyes grew big. A look of alarm spread across her face.

"I've been here one whole day and a half! My dad's going to go ballistic! He and Yuki are probably worried sick. I should go home," Sazumi said. She started to rise and get out of bed. Hiei watched her.

"You are home," he said.

"No, I mean my real home," Sazumi explained. "I have to go."

Sazumi stepped into the slippers next to her bed and stood up. She walked over to the door. Turning towards the room, she grabbed the knob.

"Are you coming?" she questioned.

The koorime rose and walked up next to her. She opened the door slowly, careful to not wake the others. The two made their way out the door and down the hallway. They entered the kitchen to see Kurama and Genkai having a cup of tea.

"Good morning," Kurama said.

"Morning," Sazumi answered back.

"Would you like some tea?" Genkai asked. The blue-eyed girl shook her head.

"No. I have to get home. My dad's probably called the police by now."

"You do know they are not your real family, right? They were only given false memories as you were," Genkai inquired.

"I know, but they still feel like family and they still think I'm a part of the family."

"Do you feel completely healed?" Kurama wanted to know.

"I'm completely okay. How about you?" Sazumi said.

"I've been fine for awhile," the kitsune affirmed.

"Good. Now I've got to go. I'll be back later to say thanks to everyone and say hi!" She exited the kitchen to leave the temple. Hiei followed.

"Goodbye, Sazumi," Kurama called after her.

"Bye!"

"That child has a lot of reorganizing to do," Genkai commented and Kurama nodded, his eyes smoldering thoughtfully.

Sazumi and Hiei arrived at the front door. Sazumi opened it, still being as silent as possible. She tiptoed down the front steps. Her brown shoes splashed in the leftover puddles. She suddenly stopped and twirled around to face Hiei.

"Are you going to come with me?" she asked quietly. "You don't have to if it would make you uncomfortable. I just thought maybe you'd like to meet them. They have to find out about you sometime." Sazumi whispered the last part and blushed.

Hiei was silent for awhile. Sazumi turned around, feeling he didn't want to go. She took one step forward when, without a word, Hiei picked her up bridal style and flitted away.

The two arrived at Sazumi's false father's house in only a short while. Hiei's speed was able to get them there quickly. He gently placed the white-haired girl on her feet in front of the door. She grabbed the key from under the mat and unlocked the door.

"I don't have to tell you to be nice, do I?" she whispered to the koorime beside her.

Sazumi opened the door quietly.

"Anyone home?" she called. "It's me, Sazumi. I'm home!" The couple walked into the entrance.

Suddenly Sazumi's father, only by false memories, came running down the hall towards her. His shirt was rumbled, his hair a mess, and there were dark circles under his eyes. He looked frantic and deep worry lines creased his forehead.

"Sazumi!" he practically yelled with relief and grabbed Sazumi's shoulders. "Where have you been? You've been gone for over twenty-four hours! I've been awake this whole time, worried sick! I even called the police! Where were you?" The last part came out a little harsher then the rest. His eyes flitted to Hiei. "And who's this?"

Two police officers entered the hallway. They looked at Sazumi and her dad. Then they looked at Hiei.

"Is this your daughter, sir?" one asked.

"Yes officers," he replied wearily.

"Here dad, let's all go in the living room and I'll explain," Sazumi said. She herded everyone towards the living room, Hiei right next to her.

When they entered the room Sazumi's father instantly collapsed into a chair. Sazumi motioned the police officers to do the same. They both complied. Then she turned to Hiei. She didn't say anything, but he went over to stand near the doorway. Then Sazumi whirled back around to face the officers and her dad.

"What exactly happened, miss?" one of the officers questioned.

There were only two police officers. Sazumi had noticed their car out front when she had arrived with Hiei. Both of them were female and had pads of papers out to write in. One was tall with brown hair and looked to be American. The other was a little bit shorter, but still taller then Hiei, and had black hair. She appeared to be Indonesian. Sazumi noticed that the one who had asked the question had "Lt. Meyer" printed on the right side of her shirt. The other had "Lt. Ong" there.

"I was simply at a friend's house," the blue-eyed girl replied.

"That's it?" asked Lt. Meyer.

"Yeah. After school I went with my friend Kurama to visit some of my other friends. I stayed there for a little while and hung out. We ended up falling asleep. I just forgot to call to let you know where I was, dad. I'm really sorry."

"You where asleep for a pretty long time then," Lt. Ong remarked.

"We didn't sleep the whole time. We were just having so much fun that I lost track of time."

"You're sure?" Lt. Meyer questioned again.

"Yes," Sazumi said, exasperated.

"What about him? Is he a friend?" Lt. Ong pointed to Hiei.

"Yes," Sazumi blushed again. "If that's all I'd like to talk to my dad."

"If you're sure," Sazumi nodded, "then we'll go."

The two police officers said goodbye and walked out the front door. Lt. Ong and Lt. Meyer waved one last time as they got into their car. Sazumi and her dad watched them drive away.

"Dad," the teen started as they walked back to the living room, "I promise that's what happened. Nothing else. You believe me, right?"

Sazumi's father rubbed his eyes with his hand. He looked even more tired than before Sazumi arrived home. He looked at his daughter, well who he thought was his daughter.

"I believe you," he said. Sazumi smiled and gave him a hug.

"Thank you daddy. I love you."

"I love you too. Now I'm going to go to bed. You too. Tell your friend goodbye. You won't be seeing him for a while."

"What? Why?" Sazumi was alarmed.

"You're grounded missy," her father stated. "Say goodnight, Sazumi." He started to walk up the stairs to his bedroom to finally get some rest.

"Night, dad," she whispered up at him. Then she looked at the koorime. "Guess you have to go. I'll see you soon. He can't ground me forever. You should go back to the temple. I'll be fine for the night. I really need sleep and I can't with you lurking around. Come back tomorrow afternoon. I'll probably sleep in. I will be seeing you. Goodnight, Hiei."

Sazumi padded up next to him and gave him a swift kiss on the cheek. When she opened her eyes he was gone. The blue-eyed teen went upstairs to her room. She gave a yawn as she slipped on her pajamas and crawled into bed. That night Sazumi's dreams were plagued with the knowledge that this was not her real family and she did not truly belong to them.

The next morning Sazumi didn't get up until around ten. Her father was in the kitchen on the phone. Little Yuki was playing with his cars on the floor. She gave them both a smile and went to the cupboard to get some cereal. When she finished pouring the milk into her bowl, her father finally hung up.

"What is it, dad?" Sazumi asked. He didn't answer at first. He looked deep in thought.

"I think you better sit down," he finally said.

Sazumi set her bowl down on the table. Then she walked over and picked up Yuki. She placed him on her lap and sat down.

"What is it?" she repeated.

"We're moving," he simply said. "To America."

TBC…

A/n: And there it is. I'm almost done with this story. Just hang on. I hope everyone had a happy holiday weekend. December's coming up and that means more holidays! I'm going to be busy so I don't know fast I'll update. I'll try though. I might get beaten up if I don't!

Be seeing you on the other side of the rain-

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