Chapter Eleven: So Many Suprises In Such Little Time

When Lea woke up, the last night seemed like a distant dream. If it weren't for the fact that she was in Kurama's arms, she would've thought it was. The elf then noticed that something was in her hand. It was a note from Josh. It read:

Morning, sis (though by the time you get this it probably won't be morning). If Kelly and I aren't back before you get this, we wanted to let ya know we're talking to Koenma. Kelly might become a ferry girl. We'll be back soon, so don't go crazy. Love ya, sis.

Josh

P.S. You should really tell Kurama how you feel! Just a tip.

Lea made a face at the note and glanced over at Kurama. He was still asleep. She then looked at the alarm clock set up beside the bed. She gasped. It was noon already! So the elf snuck out of the kitsune's arms and out of bed. After making sure the note was properly disposed of, Lea got dressed in the bathroom beside her room. It was then decided that she should unpack at least some of her stuff. She started with the kitchen utensils. She was just putting a butcher knife up when it slipped out of her hand, cutting her leg. It wasn't too deep, but the elf knew Josh would lecture her if he saw the blood. So she went back to her room, hoping to find a First Aid kit. Kurama was finally awake and was just about to put his shirt on when Lea entered.

Once he saw the cut he asked, "What happened?"

"Small cut. Don't freak out, but there was a knife involved."

"May I look at it?" Lea nodded and allowed him to examine it. He left the room for a minute and returned with the First Aid kit the elf had wanted. He cleaned the cut well, then bandaged it up. The kitsune's touch was gentle, but firm. It left a kind of burning sensation behind. When Kurama was through, Lea stood noting how close they were. She had this sudden, crazy urge to kiss the fox.

Kurama was battling the same urge. He ran his finger across the elf's cheek. A small touch, but before the two knew it they were kissing. Kurama pulled her closer, and things might have escalated if Josh didn't choose that time to enter.

"Wow. Um, am I interrupting?"

Lea and Kurama flew apart from each other guiltily.

"Um, I need to unpack some things!" Lea squeaked as she left the room hastily. Josh followed her, leaving Kurama alone to put his shirt on.

"I won't tell mom or Kelly about this, but I'm curious. Did you tell him?" The elf shook her head, but remained silent trying to work out just what had happened. She picked a box labeled "Clothes" and opened it shakily. She was about to start getting things out when Josh noticed the bandaged place on her leg.

"What happened this time? Please, don't tell me it had to do with a knife."

"It was an accident. I really am useless when it comes to grace."

Josh took his sister's hand, pulled her up, and led her to the room he was staying in. Lea took the bandage off and held her leg out to Josh so he could heal it. "Where's Kelly?" she asked when the faery was done.

"Still with Koenma. So...did you enjoy kissing foxboy? Did ya get any tongue?"

Lea glared. "For one, how is it your business? Two, yes!"

"You really need to talk things out more. You know, like any feelings you may be hiding for the foxboy..."

A pillow hit Josh square in the face, then. "Hey!" he cried, faking indignation. In the blink of an eye, he retaliated turning it into a pillow fight. When it was over, feathers were everywhere and brother and sister were exhausted.

"Two words, Lee. Anger management."

Lea gigled. "And you can talk, hothead?"

Kurama walked in and, seeing the feathers, asked what had happened.

"Lea and a pillow," was the reply he got. The kitsune chuckled. Suddenly, Lea noticed that Kurama was in his clothes from the other day. For some reason this bothered her. So she went to Josh's suitcase and picked out some clothes that she thought would look good on the fox. She found what she was looking for and handed Kurama the clothes. "Here, go change into those."

Kurama started to object, but Josh told him not to argue so he left for the bathroom. When he came back, Lea smiled. "I did good!" she exclaimed. Josh seemed impressed. It was then that the elf somehow remembered the faery from the forest. I should visit her, she thought. So she excused herself and left for the forest, her brother and Kurama shooting puzzled glances at each other.

When she got to the forest, the faery was actually waiting for her. "Have your problems been resolved?" she asked.

"Um...Not really. I kissed him, but I don't know how he feels. And I plan to keep it that way."

"But why?"

"'Cause I'm not even sure if I like him and I just can't."

The faery nodded but didn't press further. She just told the elf to do what made her happy and explained she had to go. She disappeared.

Lea shrugged, and went back to her house where she found Kurama and Josh moving furniture. "What's going on?" she questioned as the two gently set down a couch.

"Furniture came. And we're having company tonight," Josh answered.

Lea offered to help, but the two were done already. Kurama went to take a shower and Lea went to her room. She started to brush her hair, then decided that the kitsune would need something else to wear. So she got another of Josh's outfits and laid it on her bed. As she came out of the room, she ran into Kurama who was only in a towel. The elf rushed into the living room, remembering earlier. There she found her brother in a cleaning frenzy. He hid boxes and unpacked some things. When he noticed her standing there, he barked, "Brush your hair!" Kurama entered the room a second later.

"What's got him so crazy?" Lea asked the kitsune.

"His fiancee's coming over."

Lea's jaw dropped. "You have a fiancee, Josh?! Why haven't you told me before now?!"

The faery looked over his shoulder as he said, "I was going to tell you, but things have been so crazy. I'm sorry." And then Josh seemed to be finished with his cleaning. He changed and soon after, a faery appeared. And not just any faery. Lea recognized her as the faery from the forest. She transformed into her mortal form. She was beautiful! Josh put his arm around her and declared, "Lea, Kurama, this is my fiancee, Rosette."

A/N: I know, I know...That's a lot for one chapter. Well, hope ya'll liked!!! God Bless!!!