As the day goes by, I don't see any sign of Hiei anywhere. He's probably skipping the entire day. Poor guy. My name comes up over and over during class, homeroom, the hallways, wherever I go. Is it really that big of news? I think about my relationship with Koenma for the past six months then what Hiei told me. I realize, I didn't love him as much as I am supposed to. He's right, it is written all over my heart.

At the end of the day, I rush out of the school as fast as I can, trying to avoid as much controversy as possible. I know they'll be stopping me and talk to me about Saturday.

"Going home so soon?" I turn back to see Hiei leaning beside the front doors. "You just love running away from everything instead of facing them, huh?" His eyes shoots open. They're serious.

"I don't enjoy running away. But if its a way for me to get away from pain, then I'll do it." I don't feel like arguing with him. I've been enough for the day.

He cracks a smirk. "Dumb wit. You're such a princess. You've lived in constant protection you don't know what the real world is like." He holds out his hand. "Come with me and I'll show you the real outside."

"No thanks. I'm not in the mood to do anything. Can you please leave me be?" I try not to look too annoyed with him. Honestly, I enjoy his company better than anyone else, even if we have only met a few days ago. "I'm sorry Hiei. I just want to be alone for a while. Is that too much to ask?"

"Yes. Alone? You're never alone." He stuffs his hands in his pocket and turns around. "You should know better than to turn me down. It's rare for me to like someone as an ally. You just made the biggest mistake of your life." He walks past me, bumping my shoulder.

I can't help but grin. He really gets me going.

Hiei's POV:

Kurama's heading home. I tried to convince him to come with me so he'll toughen up a little more. But humans like him are too afraid to even do anything different. I wish I can save him. I really do like him. He's not like the others who kill and kill and kill. He's not like me. I can use someone like him.

I walk around the alley, waiting for someone to attack. I retrieve my sword, slinging it over my shoulder. The uniform sleeve covering my right arm. The alley is quiet, like everyone living in it has gone to sleep. It would have been a perfect day to drag Kurama along. I reach the end of the alley and sigh. "Damn, not a single enemy. Guess I'll try again. Later."

"Hey, Hiei. You said you had a friend with you? Was that a lie?" I narrow my eyes and glare at the demon.

"Shut up. He didn't want to go."

"Should I show him a good time then?" The demon cackles.

I swiftly grab the hilt of my sword and point the tip of the blade at its face. "You dare touch him, and I will be merciless to you and your friends. He's mine and mine alone."

Mother is already home when I arrive. She's been very supportive after my breakup. "Shuichi, not eating isn't very healthy you know?" She sets down a plate of meat and vegetables.

"Yes, Mother. But as I have told you, I am not hungry. I had a very big lunch today in school." I lie with a smile.

"Very well. I'll just save this for your father of brother."

I nod thankfully to her and walk up the stairs to my room. The wind rustles through the open windows, blowing aside the crisp white curtains. I change out of my uniform and plank on my bed. It's kind of boring. Now I wished I would've gone with Hiei to wherever.

The wind's speed changes and I sense someone. "Nice room." A familiar voice comments.

I look up seeing a pair of red eyes. He sits on the window sill, grins for a second, and steps in.