Disclaimer: I don't own YYH or the characters. Just the plot and my OC's

"So, Kara," Jennifer said walking into the kitchenette where Kara was cooking for herself, Jennifer, Kuronue, and Kurama.

"Yeah, Jen?"

"This Friday there's a party at a friend of mine's apartment. I wanted to know if you wanted to come."

Kara thought about it for a moment, but didn't really know if she was up for it. "I'm not sure, Jen. I'm not used to going to parties or anything. Besides, I should be studying."

"Kara, you're next test is two weeks from now. You can take one Friday off. Come on, you never go anywhere except for the library, the school store, and the grocery store."

"Not true," Kara defended herself. "I go to the beach from time to time."

"Yeah, to study," Jennifer teased. "I think you have so kind of obsession with studying."

"Honestly, so do I," Kara agreed.

"So just come to the party," Jen requested. "Trust me; you'll have a ton of fun. Besides, I'm sure Kuronue would love to go with you."

"Huh? What are you talking about?" Kara asked. "Kuronue and I are just friends."

"Wow, you're so dense," Jennifer laughed. "You mean you haven't noticed?"

"Haven't noticed what?" Kara pressed.

Jennifer shook her head and laughed at Kara. "I can't believe you haven't noticed that Kuronue has feelings for you."

Kara froze in her cooking. "I'm sorry, what?"

"Never mind, Kara," Jennifer said dismissing the conversation. Kara continued cooking while thinking about what Jennifer had said.

"Wow, the food looks great, Kara," Kuronue said.

"Thanks," she replied. "It's better than the microwavable food at the grocery store. I prefer a home cooked meal."

"Well, thank you for cooking for us as well," Kurama said. "It is very good. Where did you learn to cook like this?"

"Honestly, just watching my mom…and my grandparents…and my other grandparents…really, it's easy. Most of the stuff I've made is stuff I'm making for the first time."

Jennifer nearly choked on the food. "Seriously?" she choked out. "You're lying."

"Nope," Kara responded. "I love trying out new things with the food. I never know how it's going to turn out or taste, but I love making it anyway. It usually comes out pretty good."

"This is better than pretty good," Kuronue stated. "It's even better than the food at my favorite restaurant."

Kara blushed. "Okay, everybody. Enough with the compliments and just eat already."

After a few minutes of eating in silence, Kurama and Jennifer exchanged secret glances and smirked.

"So, Kurama," Jennifer said breaking the silence, "I'm going to a party on Friday and I was wondering if you would like to come with me."

Kurama smiled. "I would be honored to accompany you, Jennifer," Kurama responded. "Where is it?"

"At my friend's apartment. Kara already said she'd go."

Kuronue perked up at that. "Really?"

Kara noticed his expression and started to wonder if what Jennifer said was true. Both Kurama and Jennifer noticed Kara's thoughtful expression and exchanged congratulatory smiles.

"Um, y-yeah," Kara stuttered. "Jen asked me to go while I was cooking. She said I needed a break from studying."

Kuronue smiled. "I kind of agree with her," he said.

"So do I," Kara joked. "No, seriously…I think I have a study problem."

"You're welcome to come too, Kuronue," Jennifer said.

"Thanks, I think I might just do that."

"So do you want do go shopping tomorrow night for the party?" Jen asked Kara while they cleaned up.

"Why do we need to go shopping?"

"Wow, you really are sheltered."

"Isn't everyone here like that?" Kara joked.

"Not as bad as you are," Jennifer responded. "Anyway, for events like these, you go shopping for a new outfit and accessories."

"What's the point of that? Can't I just wear something I already own?"

"Oh, Kara, there's so much that I have to teach you," Jen teased. "First things first, though. We have to figure out a look for you that will wow everyone in the room, especially Kuronue."

Kara blushed, but pretended not to hear what she said. Jennifer mentally laughed about how naïve Kara was. She really needed to get out more.

"So what are you wearing for the party?" Kurama inquired.

Kuronue shrugged indifferently and said, "I don't know. Jeans and a black t-shirt. What does it matter what I wear, anyway?"

"You want to impress Kara, don't you?"

If Kuronue had been drinking something, it would have been spit out all over the place. He was flabbergasted. "I uh, wha…huh?"

Kurama laughed at his friend's reaction. "Come on, Kuronue. It's been over a month and neither Kara nor you have dated anyone in that time."

"Yeah, but that doesn't mean she's interested in me," Kuronue retorted. "She's never said anything or hinted to feeling anything for me other than friendship."

"Oh please, the two of you are definitely more than ordinary friends," Kurama said with a smile. "You're probably the only guy she lets sleep with her."

"She's scared of storms! Of course she lets me stay with her," Kuronue said to defend her.

"I know that," Kurama calmly stated. "But it's you that she lets get that close to her. Remember that guy, Kevin?"

Oh boy, did he. Two weeks earlier, Kevin had finally figured out Kara's schedule and started stalking her. Kevin didn't know that either Kuronue or Kurama was always with her. One day, Kevin tried to make his move for his revenge and Kuronue happened to be nearby. Needless to say, Kevin didn't make it to Kara and was kicked out of the school. Luckily it was on Kevin's record of what he did to Kara, so Kuronue wasn't admonished for defending her.

"I remember," Kuronue responded. "What about it?"

"I talked to Kara a while ago and she told me that she had stopped trusting in guys after she was bullied by so many of them," Kurama explained. "Yet she trusts you when she's vulnerable. I don't see how you two can't see that you have feelings for each other."

"What do you mean 'us two?'" Kuronue questioned.

"Kara is just as bad as you are," Kurama told him. "Jennifer said that she can tell Kara likes you too, but she doesn't know it. Okay, maybe she's worse than you because you already realize that you liked her. Anyway, just talk to her."

Kuronue stared at his best friend in disbelief. "Have you just met me? I refuse to do that. I don't want to put any pressure on Kara. I care about her, yes, and I don't want to make things awkward between us. End of conversation. Now can you please just go? I have a test to study for."

Kurama rolled his eyes but complied with his friend's request.

I hope Jen is having better luck than I am…