Disclaimer: I (sadly) do not own Yu Yu Hakusho or Kingdom Hearts. I do, however, own all of my original characters. I borrowed names from Ayashi no Ceres, DN Angel, Fushigi Yuugi, and Full Moon wo Sagashite for some of them, though.

RedRoseKitsune: Thank you all of my reviewers! I really appreciate it. And, as someone suggested, I might put Riku and Yukina together… I'm gonna think about it. Anyway, enjoy chapter 14!

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Chapter 14- Foolish Riku

"Riku?" and astonished Kurama exclaimed.

"What are you doing here?" Kairi asked.

Riku shrugged his shoulders. "Visiting… Rose?" he answered uneasily.

Hiei leaned against the doorway and sighed. "Oh, what a mess. Riku, you fool. You're mother's going to kill you, you know."

Riku jumped, shock on his face. "What?! How does she know?"

Roxas chuckled. "Your buddy," Roxas pointed, "Kurama here was kind enough to call your house to see if you were 'feeling better', Riku." Roxas placed air quotes around 'feeling better', a giant grin on his face.

"Sora! Why didn't you stop him! You know how my mom is!" Riku shouted.

Sora shrugged. "I thought you were sick too, Riku. How was I supposed to know you skipped school? You've never done that before."

"He's skipped a class here or there, sure, but never a whole day of school." Naminé stated. "It's not like you, Riku."

Botan sighed. "Oh, come on, it doesn't matter. What's done is done. How are you feeling today, Rose?"

Kurama blushed. "Oh, I was too focused on Riku that I completely ignored Rose! I'm sorry."

"Yes, Rose, how are you feeling?" Kurama walked over to the bed and took her hand.

Rose blushed, and stuttered, "F-fine, thank you for asking Kurama."

Riku's jealousy flared, and he narrowed his eyes. "Since when did Rose get so nervous around Kurama?"

Hiei came up behind Riku and tapped him on the shoulder. "In the hall. Now."

Hiei turned and started to walk towards the door. Riku began to follow him.

"Riku?" Riku turned at the sound of Rose's voice.

He smiled. "Don't worry, Hiei and I just need to talk for a minute." He gave her a thumbs up and walked out.

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"What, Hiei?!" Riku leaned against the now closed door to Rose's room in annoyance.

"You know perfectly well what, Riku."

"…"

Hiei sighed. "Apparently I have to spell it out for you. Kurama. Likes. Rose."

Riku frowned. "Well, duh, I figured that out, Hiei."

"Do you know what I'm going to say next?"

"… No."

Hiei chuckled. "Oh, how cute. You know what I'm going to say, you're just too weak to admit it."

Riku grabbed the front of Hiei's shirt and shouted, "SHUT UP! YOU DON'T KNOW ANYTHING!"

Hiei grabbed Riku's hand and growled, "We're in a hospital. Keep your voice down, or you'll draw all sorts of unwanted attention."

Riku reluctantly let go of Hiei, and he continued. "Rose likes Kurama. Any way you look at it, she's falling in love with him. I suggest you give it up now, before you embarrass yourself."

Riku's face fell. He looked down at the floor, and his bangs fell over his eyes, hiding his tears. "So… it's true? She's really in love with him? And I was too foolish to see it?"

Hiei rolled his eyes. "Took you long enough. You're pathetic, Riku."

Riku looked up and glared at Hiei. "Fine then. I'll… wager everything on this last chance. I'll go back in the room, and… I'LL TELL ROSE I LOVE HER!"

Riku then turned, opened the door, and ran into the room.

"Riku, you fool. You didn't take my advice. You've sealed your fate, and will gain a broken heart…"

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RedRoseKitsune: Hi! Sorry this chapter's so short. I just wanted to get something up because one of my friends almost snapped my neck… Shaking me and screaming, "UPDATE YOUR FANFICTION!" Lol, ok. See ya next chappie!