Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Fox vs. Crow ❯ Shocked ( Chapter 2 )

[ P - Pre-Teen ]

I was just silently walking the streets of Kyoto… heading for home. I was even admiring the sites, even though there aren't anything much to see. I was just so much in a good mood today that I could appreciate just about anything good.
 
I soon realized that someone was following me and it was a boy with his face concentrated on his Game Boy Advance SP. He had long brightly dyed orange hair and dark eyes. He wore a simple t-shirt and shorts so he couldn't be any kind of thief. I gave him one dirty look but then he just ignored me. I was totally baffled. I surveyed him for any sign of spiritual energy but I found none…
 
Unexpectedly I met Shiori on the way… yes, Shiori… none other than Kurama's beloved mother.
 
“Good afternoon!” I greeted her joyfully. It has always been a pleasure to see her serene countenance.
 
She welcomed me with her warm smile. “Sumire, what a pleasant surprise! I haven't seen you in quite a long time.” She mentioned.
 
I forced a smile. I knew that she didn't mean anything with what she had said but it hit me hard.
 
“Well I have to go…”
 
“Me too.” We bid our goodbyes.
 
 
As I walked on, I noticed that the child was still there following me but I didn't care… who could care?!? I had complete confidence in myself. I can certainly handle a child without even the slightest sign of strength but as soon as I reached my condo, the kid was gone… whatever!
 
After I changed, I started cleaning up in my living room… it was so damn messy! … Magazines, books, clothes and tons of scratch papers clouded over everything in sight. You won't even know it's actually a living room unless you figure out that it's the only part of the house missing. Kurama was coming over and I don't want him to see this place so way disarrayed.
 
 
 
When I was finally satisfied with the way the living room was I sat back on the couch and turned the television on. I started to scan the channels for any nice show or anything at all.
 
Then I heard a knock on the door. “Huh?” I reacted and looked at the wall clock by the side of the eastern windows. It was still quite early. I stood up and said, “Just a minute!”… It couldn't be Kurama unless he ran to get here as fast as he could… which would be real fast!
 
But as soon as I touched the doorknob I felt the presence of a strong spiritual energy that was not Kurama's. I paused in shock. Who could it be?
 
I slowly opened the door and was suddenly faced with a being of long shiny black hair and dark eyes. My jaw dropped and I lost hold of the knob. “Ka-Karasu…” I mumbled.
 
He smiled his usual mask he did not wear today. Without my invitation he slid right passed me and went inside. He even closed the door behind him.
 
I was frozen to my position. He died. He did. I saw it with my own eyes. How can he be here? This being is no ghost… How? What a coincidence that I was just thinking about him this morning? So many questions bothered me…
 
“What are you doing here?” I demanded when I returned to my senses. He was standing near the couch but I intentionally didn't ask him to sit down. I didn't want him to be comfortable or to hang around.
 
“To inform you that I have been revived!” he breezed still with his old sarcasm.
 
“I can see that clearly. Now that you've said it and fulfilled your sole purpose, you're welcome to leave!” I pointed to the door. I wanted him out of my house as soon as possible even if it means forcing him out.
 
“As fiery and beautiful as always...” He commented.
 
I rolled my eyes. I've heard that before.
 
“The lady you met, just a while ago, that was Kurama's mom, right?” came a question.
 
“You must have possessed the kid who was following me!” I immediately inferred.
 
“You still haven't answered me…”
 
I bit my lip. It was just a harmless question so… I nodded.
 
Suddenly, I felt Botan's presence by the front door that was followed by a light knock on the door.
 
Damn! I started to panic. I didn't want her to see that Karasu was there so before he could say anything, I pushed him into my bedroom, “Stay there!” I commanded and shut the bedroom door.
 
I then attended to Botan. I took a deep breath and opened the door. “Botan! What are you doing here?” I inquired.
 
She peered into my condo…
 
I gave her a questioning glance.
 
“Just checking you never know.” She replied. “Be careful.” She added.
 
I could see in her eyes that she knew about Karasu and she even instantly suspected that he'd be here, which was true but for some reason she chose not to tell me about it… “Don't worry about me. I can take good care of myself.” I smiled proudly.
 
She smiled too. “Okay… bye!” with this she left.
 
I closed the door and leaned against it. I was very thankful that she bought what I said and suspected nothing. Little did I know what Karasu was up to…
 
 
Karasu was examining the room. He noticed one picture frame that was apart from the others for it was initially laying face down. He lifted it and found out that this was a picture of Kurama and Sumire together taken years ago. He smiled slyly… then put back the frame the way it was before.
 
Karasu was standing by the window when I entered my room. “What the heck are you doing here?!” I asked again as I sat by the edge of my bed. I cast my gaze on my room. It was quite spacious and neat enough to entertain anyone other than myself in. I looked carefully if Karasu had touched any of my things. My eyes went from the bedside drawer that is at the northern most end to the display cabinet at the southern most part.
 
“So how's everyone else?” he answered my question with another question. This time he began to pace about the room.
 
I looked at him. I was wondering why he kept on asking such silly questions. “Fine!” I answered for the sake of answering.
 
“And you and Kurama?!” he asked sharply
 
I was horrified. I didn't answer… How could I? Well… I mean… Damn!
 
He slowly walked to me.
I took a deep breath then spilled, “We're long gone. He even moved on and loved another but that ended too—“ I stopped. I realized that one… two… droplets of tears had rolled down my cheek. “A world record! I usually don't cry when I talk about this…” I even said to Karasu, who was looking as concerned as ever.
 
I put my head on my hands. I can't believe I broke apart now and with Karasu even. He was the most unlikely person to even care about me after everything he had done… the lies…
 
Then a pair of hands held mine and pulled me upward to stand. I gazed upon his dark eyes and was surprised to see them animated with emotion.
 
He spoke, “I didn't just come here to tell you that I'm still alive. I came here to here because… I love you!” he then hugged me as though he never wanted to let go…
 
“You have no idea what you're saying.” I repelled him. I could not believe it.
 
“Yes, I do.” He said as he touched my face so lightly.
 
Looking at him, this close again, made me remember what I loved about him before… but bad memories came… “You—“ I raged but he put a finger on my lips and shushed me.
 
“I'm truly sorry for all that has happened…but what is more important is now. I love you, Sumire. I love you. Tell me what to do to prove this.” He told me with vigor.
 
I doubted him but something in me longed to give in, wished to bring back what was lost and I did give in…
 
“I forgive and believe you.” I smiled. “Are you real or just an illusion? Maybe I should pinch myself to find out.” I said.
 
He smiled at me. “Maybe…” he leaned forward to me…
 
I never imagined that I would welcome him back to my life at all but when our lips met, I instantly knew that this was what I wanted. I wanted him as he wanted me.
 
All of a sudden I sensed strong spiritual energy, “Kurama!!” I exclaimed as I pulled away from our intimate embrace and ran out my room.
 
Karasu followed me out without a word…
 
 
The front door swung open and there he stood surprised and uncertain…
 
What an awkward moment! I stood there in the middle of the two men in my life, who hated each other. “What are you doing here?” I asked and realized that I've asked that question several times today to different people.
 
“We are supposed to make plans for the science exhibit…” he reminded me and glared at Karasu.
 
I totally forgot about that. It was stupid of me to fool around with Karasu when I knew Kurama was coming over… idiot!
“I better go. Until we meet again…” he glared back at Kurama as he waltzed passed him. “Sumire…” he shifted his gaze to me and then left, banging the door shut.
 
“What was he doing here!” Kurama was serious and there was something in his eyes that I could not read.
 
“That's none of your business!” I stubbornly replied. I didn't like the way he spoke.
 
“You're not telling me something that I should know!” he insisted.
 
“I guess you really wanna know. Well, Karasu was once and is my lover.” I said casually intentionally making sure he'd get quite annoyed.
 
“What!” I've never heard him that depressed before.
 
There was a moment of silence.
 
“You better stay away from him if you know what's best for you…” his advice sounded more like a threat to me.
 
“What are you saying?!” I was outraged.
 
“You know he's not a good person.” Kurama added.
 
My eyes narrowed, “Kurama, just because he became your opponent in the tournament once doesn't mean he's evil. I spent almost half of my three hundred years being a fifteen year old with him.” I told him harshly.
 
What I said seemed to tear him apart. Was I imagining it or is Kurama getting jealous? It can't be!
 
“Let's just cancel our plans for today… maybe some other day…” I shooed him away.
 
“I'm not leaving until I'm sure that you won't see him again.” Kurama said sternly.
 
I was still quite surprised to why he was acting this way… “Kurama stop it! It's not like you're my boyfriend or anything!” I froze. I realized that I shouldn't have said such awful words. I still had some feelings for him… but could I be in love with Karasu at the same time?
 
Kurama shook his head and left.
 
I felt terrible. I wanted so much to apologize but there was truly nothing to be sorry about after all what I said were true. I guess I'm over Kurama… but how?
 
 
The next day, early in the morning, someone knocked at the door. Even though I didn't feel like waking, I had to for it might be important. I didn't even bother to comb my hair or anything but I did gargle first…
 
And when I opened the door, beautiful green eyes welcomed me happily.
“Kurama…” I grinned and ran my hand through my hair a couple of times, for I looked like a peasant beside him. “What are you doing here? Don't you have a class starting a few minutes from now?” I said.
 
“I do…” he confirmed, “but I just wanted to stop by and say sorry for the way I acted last night. I respect your decision, what ever it may be…”
 
“Thank you…” I was totally happy that again we were back in good terms.
 
“Well… I have to go. See you around!” he smiled again.
 
“Yeah…” I said and he walked away.
 
I felt weird… there was something about him today that made me feel special again. Something has definitely changed between us... a positive change. The atmosphere is no longer what it used to be… but what's that change?