Sorry for updating so late - Lots of schoolwork and college stuff I have to fill out...

Botan laughed nervously as she proceeded to move from her current position. Hiei glared, trying to make her move faster and just decided to simply push her off him. Suddenly, Yusuke braked and announced that they were "here." Just when Yusuke kicked open the door, Hiei pushed Botan off him. Poor Botan ended up flying out of the car and onto the hard, gravel floor. She winced and shook a fist at Hiei, but resisted the urge to shout "some things" she didn't want to be "fined" for. Hiei smirked his Smirk of Triumph and hopped out of the truck, slowly walking to the distant building up ahead.

"Hmph...he didn't even help me up!" Botan muttered.

Kurama gave a soft chuckle and offered her a hand. Botan, still mad at his deception, ignored him and followed Hiei's pathway.

"Botan! You're going the wrong way!" Yusuke yelled.

She stuck her tongue out at him. "Why should I listen to you?"

"Um. Because you're going the wrong way?" He said confused.

Yusuke grabbed her arm and dragged her to the other pathway. Botan was furious - her face became firey red all the way up to the roots of her blue hair. She thrashed and attempted to kick Yusuke, but to no avail. He was way stronger than she was. Fortunately, she tired herself out before she could do serious damage to herself and gave up. Soon, they had reached an enormous gate. Botan gaped at the golden entrance and her mouth dropped open.

Yusuke laughed. "That's what everyone does!"

"Hn. Baka, close your mouth. I can see drool coming out," Hiei smirked.

Botan whipped her head around to the source of the voice. She pointed an accusing finger at him. "Well, you were snoring and drooling when you were sleeping in the car!! And when did you get here??"

"Baka onna, I was not sleeping. I was resting." He smirked triumphantly.

"Same difference!!" Botan screamed.

Yusuke shrugged at Kurama while Botan muttered under her breath. He pressed a buzzer and there was a beep sound.

"Yusuke Urameshi here."

"Approved," said a voice on the other side.

The golden gate swung open and revealed a tall, lean teenager. He acknowledged Hiei, Kurama and Yusuke, but he turned red at the sight of Botan. His brown hair suddenly became limp, and his body started to tremble. Yusuke laughed and smacked him on the back.

"Getting nervous, eh Koenma?"

Hiei rolled his eyes and pointed a thumb back at the truck. "Get back to work."

Yusuke grumbled and went with Kurama to retrieve Botan's furniture and belongings. There was a slight thud as the couch fell onto the ground. Botan winced as she heard the poor leather couch being dragged over. She felt Koenma staring at her and wringed her hands nervously.

He coughed. "So, you're Botan?"

"Yes," she dully replied.

"Ah, well; my name is Koenma. I'm the head of –"

There was a slight "HAH" coming from Yusuke as he unloaded Botan's cabinet. But to Koenma's pleasure, Yusuke became unstable as the furniture piece wobbled in his arms and eventually fell on him. Botan flinched at his yell and moved to help him, but Hiei held her back. He glared at her and she ceased her movements; instead, she sulked as she turned back to face Koenma.

"Before I was rudely interrupted, I -" Koenma started.

"Just get to the point," Hiei snarled.

"I-am-the-head-of-this-welfare-program."

Botan blanched. "WELFARE? I HAVE A JOB. I AM PERFECTLY ABLE TO LIVE WITHOUT ANY FINANCIAL HELP!" she screamed.

"You haven't been to work for a few months; You haven't paid your taxes…" Koenma began to count and kept track using his fingers.

Botan tuned out and felt faint. She felt her legs wobble; but before she could fall, Hiei had grabbed her by the waist and glared at her for being so weak.

"Baka onna," he muttered.

"…but there is another option available to you, Botan! For you to pay off your debts, you will have to room with one of our workers and get a job while we provide food and clothing. This way we can ensure that you will pay off your debts to Kurama and the government…" Koenma continued.

Kurama popped out from behind Koenma. "Botan! You can come live with me!"

"I think she should live with Hiei," Yusuke snorted as he observed Hiei's and Botan's position.

Botan turned a deep red when she realized that Hiei was still holding her. She roughly pushed him away and raised a hand to slap Yusuke, but Kurama held it away.

"I really am sorry, Botan…" he whispered to her.

"It's OK…I did deserve this anyway," she said forgivingly and smiled at him. Kurama let out a sigh of relief as he released Botan's hand from his grip.

"BUT THAT DOESN'T EXCUSE, YUSUKE!!!" she screamed.

The impact of the slap left another huge palm imprint on Yusuke's cheek. He moaned and writhed in pain as he collapsed to the floor holding his face.

"W-wow, Botan…you slap hard!" Koenma stuttered, but resumed his business tone. "So, Botan, have you made your decision?"

Botan looked at him in confusion. "What?"

"OK, you're living with Kurama," Hiei grumbled and he pushed her into Kurama. She ended up landing in Kurama's arms and Hiei felt a slight twinge in his heart. Disgusting, he thought bitterly and walked back to the truck.

"It's settled then! You will be living with Kurama while attempting to pay your debts," Koenma scribbled something down and handed her a contract. "Sign here, please." He pointed at a line and Botan signed. "Excellent! Carry on now!" Koenma dismissed them with a wave of his hand and a strange push knocked Botan, Kurama and Yusuke out of the area. They were outside the golden gates once again, and the gates shut with a slam.

"Well, that takes care of everything!" Yusuke wiped his hands and walked back.

"Wait! What about my stuff?" Botan cried.

"Don't worry about it – Koenma's letting you pay off some of your debt by trading in your furniture!"

"WHAT?"

Hiei smirked and leaned back in the driver's seat as he heard a slap and a yelp from Yusuke.

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Once again, I'm really sorry for the late update – I'll try to update more often! Thanks again! Please leave a review.