Adrienne: Good morning everyone! Currently, Boom the Furby is at the spa so he won't be here to do the disclaimer.
Boom: … Adrienne Dark no own Yu Yu Hakusho!
Adrienne: What!? I drowned you! You were shooting sparks and everything!
Boom: Doo?
Chapter Three:
'This is strange. I haven't seen Hiei in four days. The most I've heard from him is the present and note he left on Valentine's Day,' Mitsu blushed at the thought, 'Although, I'm not sure how he found out about it. I could've sworn it was a Christian holiday. Ugh! Snap out of it! Suzu needs me to train the new girl today.'
With renewed determination, Mitsu turned back to her make-up kit. In truth, there was very little she needed to do. She quickly applied thick, black eyeliner and brown eye-shadow, and then began to pack her uniform and hair supplies. As she stuffed everything into her duffle bag, she spotted the hair clip Hiei had left for her. Smiling softly she put it in her hair to keep back her bangs.
Looking at the clock once more before leaving, Mitsu determined that she would have enough time to help the trainee. Taking off into the street, she thought over what the new employee needed to know about the place. It wasn't long before she stumbled upon the cafe. Immediately, Mitsu was greeted by the welcome sound of Florence + the Machine.
"Mitsu, is that you?!" Someone called from the dressing room. Having a feeling her boss needed her; she followed the voice to the dressing room. Upon entering she saw her redheaded, American boss sorting through the outfits in front of her. A girl she had never seen stood behind her boss with an annoyed look on her face.
"If there's no uniform why are you giving me an outfit?" The new girl huffed.
Suzu just laughed, "We can't have you throwing off the style, can we now, Sakura?"
Seeing, Sakura was still confused, Mitsu added, "We have to make sure the clothes you wear for work match the style of the café. Besides that you are free to choose which of the given outfits you want wear."
"Who are you?" Sakura sneered.
Just giving her a smile, she answered, "I am Mitsu, one of the four co-owners of Black Light."
Rolling her eyes, Sakura huffed, "What is the world coming to, if they let a freak co-own a business?"
Suzu whipped around faster than lightning and hissed, "If you have a problem with that, you can get the hell out! As far as I'm concerned, Mitsu, Ume, Hisa, and Kaya are your bosses too! Now put on this outfit and get ready for work!"
Sakura could only nod and do as told. Mitsu took her time putting on her outfit, thinking over whether or not Hiei would stop by today. Her black pants glowed for a few moments, but it quickly wore off once her spirit energy realized the clothing was touching her and not the other way around.
After buttoning up her white dress shirt quickly and pulling on her purple-blue vest, she heard a loud curse coming from the door of the dressing room. Pulling on her white, wrist length gloves hurriedly, she rushed over to open the door.
"What did you trip over this time, Ume?" Mitsu asked with a light-hearted giggle.
A girl with platinum blonde hair answered, "The stupid doormat doesn't like me!" They both laughed a moment before Ume went to get dressed.
Not long after two more girls walked in. "Good morning, Hisa. Good morning, Kaya." Mitsu greeted with a smile. The two twins smiled back at her. Both had light brown hair but one had pink streaks while the other had green.
They both replied, "Morning, Mitsu!"
Just then, Sakura walked out of one of the dressing stalls to see three others unfamiliar girls dressing. Mitsu smiled brightly at her. She looked good in the outfit. The black mini skirt paired with the lavender colored tee-shirt decorated in black sakura blossom print looked nice with the fingerless gloves, black boots, and fishnet stockings. She had to admit that Suzu knew what looked good on them.
Ume wore a similar outfit except her skirt had silver chains and her tee-shirt was blue. Hisa and Kaya wore matching outfits in different colors as normal. Both wore black jeans, leather bracelets, and silver earrings matched with one shouldered shirts. Kaya's shirt was pink, while Hisa's was green.
"Sakura, come meet the rest of our co-workers," Mitsu said politely motioning her over.
Huffing slightly, Sakura complied. Mitsu pointed to each of them as she introduced them, "The blonde is Ume. Hisa is the twin with green streaks and the one with pink is Kaya."
All of them gave a hello before their energetic boss burst into the dressing room. "Everyone, it's almost time to open the café. Ume, you're on kitchen duty with me. Hisa, Kaya, Mitsu, Sakura, you're waitressing today. Let's go everyone!" Suzu cheered happily.
It had been a long four days for Hiei. Apparently, that's how long the truth serum lasted. He hadn't left his room since that day, except to deliver a note and the present to Mitsu.
Currently, he was on his window seat in the living room, waiting for Kurama to come down. The fox had promised that it only took four days, but he wanted to be certain before rushing off the see Mitsu. Soft footsteps alerted Hiei that he was finally coming down.
Kurama politely greeted, "Good morning, Hiei. Why are you down here so early?"
Hiei smirked when he had no urge to answer truthfully, but answered anyway, "Just checking to make sure that cursed truth serum wore off."
"So are you leaving to see Mitsu then?" Kurama asked.
'What's the point in lying about it? They already know.' Hiei thought to himself. "Not until sometime around midday. That's when I need to keep an eye on her at work." Hiei replied.
Kurama merely nodded at his unusual honesty, "Why would you need to watch her?"
Hiei replied nonchalantly, "You will just have to wait until you meet her."
Not long after, Kuwabara and Yusuke were heard from upstairs. "Damn it, Uremeshi! I got here first! So move it!" Kuwabara's irritating voice yelled.
"Fine, Kuwabara. Here let me help you down." Yusuke sighed before pushing him down the stairs. Kuwabara landed in a jumbled heap at the foot of the stairs and Yusuke casually walked on top of him, causing him to yelp.
Yusuke noticed Hiei sitting at the window and remarked, "Wow, you haven't ditched us for your girlfriend yet? Don't we feel special?"
"Shut up, detective." Hiei sighed, "I would rather not dismember you today."
It was sometime around midday and Hiei could only thank Spirit World that he left when he did. The oaf's insistent flirting with his sister was getting beyond annoying. Another minute had he would have murdered the fool.
Turning to enter the familiar café, Hiei noticed Mitsu's spirit energy suddenly flaring and calming repeatedly. That usually meant she was trying to keep calm. Stepping into the café, he saw why. A girl he had never seen, most likely a new employee, had poured coffee all over Mitsu.
Hisa and Kaya looked furious. He didn't doubt the only reason they haven't attacked her yet is because of the customers. "Onna, come here." Hiei told Mitsu. She looked up at him, embarrassed.
Turning to Hisa and Kaya, he said, "I have to check to see if she got burned."
"You can use the dressing room," Hisa began. Kaya finished, "We'll cover for her if need be."
As he guided Mitsu to the dressing room he gave a glare to the new employee, "Don't try something like that again. Next time, I won't let it slide."
Guiding Mitsu silently to the dressing room, Hiei took notice of the areas he would need to check for burns. Coffee was spilt over her stomach, thighs, and hands; almost as if the employee had tossed the coffee mug at her and Mitsu tried to catch it. As Mitsu settled on a bench, she winced.
"How bad are the burns, Mitsu?" He asked.
She pondered over telling him for a moment before deciding against hiding it, "A few minor burns on my stomach and thighs, but my hands… They'll need more than just burn ointment."
Hiei just smirked, "The fox will know how to treat those burns faster than any human medicine. Get dressed. I'll let Suzu know you're leaving."
"But, Hiei, those were the only gloves I packed!" Mitsu slightly panicked, "Plus, your friends don't even know about me!"
"Hn. You worry too much, onna," Hiei said as he left the room.
Mitsu just giggled lightly at his way of trying to comfort her and began to dress in her extra clothes.