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For a few of you who don't know, I wrote a M rated fanfic of Yukina and Kuwabara called "By Her Gracious Beauty", so if you don't know about it, go have a read and leave a review if you can!
So I decided to make a little short story for once. Let me know if anyone wants to include a few ideas, send 'em my way!
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The Promise Kept
There she is! Kuwabara jeered to himself.
He looked around the temple's corner to see Yukina sitting under the tree, her legs extended forward and relaxed, looking to the sunset in the rear of the temple gardens.
He then bawled his fist in his hand, urgency crossed his face, Ok, I got to let her know. She has to know by now…
Kuwabara felt a lump in his throat grow. Gulping nervously, he starts walking over to Yukina with slight shakiness and a sense of earnest truth to be told. There was no better timing and setting. It was just Yukina and himself in their area of the temple grounds; no one other than Kurama and Genkai talking in the front of the temple. It was perfect.
Yukina remained in her place, sighing in reprieve. She remained quiet, staring out into the green overlay view of the forest that looked never ending. Her eyes then focused to the sky. It was a sunny and faintly hot afternoon in summer. Her sea blue and light violet colored yukata swayed in the gentle breeze along with her loose baby blue hair.
She just looked forward, deep in her thought.
Living in the Human World has been entirely new to me for these past two years; I never been surrounded by so many caring people in a while.
She then smiled, this feels more like home to me. There is so much laughter and joy that I never heard or felt in such a long time. It feels amazing…
Yukina paused briefly, her energy felt someone familiar.
Kazuma?
She turned to see Kuwabara making half the distance to her. As she rose to stand, Yukina smiled kindly when he finally met up with her.
"Good afternoon, Kazuma." She bowed, "I hope you are well. Would you like me to make tea for you?"
He blushed lightly, combing his pompadour back while anxiously chuckling, "Thanks Yukina, but I'm good, maybe a little later. I was hoping to come sit and talk with you about something."
Yukina smiled favorably, "That's perfectly fine with me, it's quite peaceful out here at this time. I'm happy you want to join me, please sit." She then sat back on the soft patch of grass, her back against the tree's wide trunk.
Kuwabara delightfully nodded, sitting right beside Yukina. His elbow lightly nudged hers, causing her giggle. He smiled; he felt his heart glowing at the sight of how beautiful she looked in her yukata.
"What is it that you wanted to talk to me about?" she asked him.
His throat went dry and his hands shaking a bit, but he refused to be faulted,
"I-I, uh, wanted to say…" he stuttered out until he suddenly lost his words for a moment. He tripped up at the sudden gaze from her crimson irises. He was enamored by the enchanting color.
He tried once again, clearing his throat,
"It's been three years this day since we met and you don't know how much I appreciate the day of our meeting. Yet sadly, the exact day we met, it was in a situation that no one should ever go through, but in the end, even throughout the pain, you choose to still hang around us. To this very day, I am so grateful for the chance to be your life as much as I hope you are glad to have me around, Yukina."
She smiled gently, placing her hand on his left arm, "Everyone has been so wonderful over the years, I will always be thankful for their kindness, especially from you too."
He smiled gently, clasping his hand over Yukina's, "I'm very happy to hear that, but I want to know…if maybe…" he gulped, feeling her confused gaze upon his face, "Do you…have feelings for…anyone in particular?"
Yukina's misperception went away as she smiled, "Of course!"
"Really?! You do?!" He yipped happily, his eyes widen with desire.
She nodded, giggling, "Yes, I have happy feelings for all of you. Everyone has been so delightful and kind."
Kuwabara sighed unhappily, she didn't get what he was trying to say, just like many times before. He then placed his hands on her shoulder, causing her to gasp at the touch. She looked into his brown eyes, seeing his cheerful appearance went marginally somber.
He shook his head, disagreeing, "...No, Yukina, I mean…I know you like everyone, but I meant…"
Kuwabara paused for a minute, he couldn't keep trying to clue her in, he had to be straight about the matter. He breathed in, then slowly blew outward. His nerves weren't as insecure as he was before.
"Yukina, what I'm trying to say is that I love you. I loved you for so long, I want to be your, uh...mate. I'll train to become a better man. I'll keep making you happy as much as I can. Heck, I'd give you all three worlds, if you wanted them. You're so gorgeous and sweet, I'm so lucky to be a presence in your life, I'd do anything in my power to just to have you by my side."
She stared into his eyes, then tilted her head downwards to her yukata, uttering softly "...Love?"
Kuwabara removed his left hand off of her shoulder, cupping her chin to make her look up at him again. Her eyes widen a little, this time, she seen how solemn he was.
"I promise I'll love you forever, Yukina. I promise I'll be good to you, I swear it."
He clasped her hand in his, pleading in his eyes, "I must know; do you love me back, sweetest Yukina?" he smiled kindly, while in the back of his mind, he was still anxious.
She kept her eyes focused, staring at him silently. He gulped apprehensively, she remained quiet for what seemed like forever.
"So…" he asked eagerly, "What do you…feel towards me?"
His chest started to grow minor pain, the look she gave him made him worry some more. Just staring at him for a few seconds. She then looked off to the side, her eyes fallen away from his own, "Kazuma, I…don't know…".
She felt his hands fall into his lap. Yukina turned back to look at him, seeing him sullen and dishearten, his voice weakened in sorrow, "You…don't love me…"
He felt Yukina placing her hands on both sides of his face, making him look at her. She shakes her head in disagreement, "I-I…I just don't understand it very much. I know some information of it from watching Keiko and Yusuke, but I'm not sure..."
Kuwabara felt his heart flutter alive again, It's not that she doesn't love me…maybe…
He clasped her hands in his, making her gasp again, "What if I were to show you?"
Yukina raised an eyebrow, "What do you mean, Kazuma?"
His stern expression of determination regained, "If I can show you examples of other ways to love, would it help you?"
Yukina nodded slightly, yet she was still concerned, "But what if I end up not falling for you, Kazuma?" she then turned away, dejectedly vocal, "I don't want to hurt you nor do I want to ruin our friendship; I treasure your kind heart so much to upset you."
An apprehensive emotion overcame Kuwabara. He didn't consider what she had said. He can't control her feelings, he knew that very well and he wasn't going to. However, if she learned to love in a romantic sense, would she find her feelings for someone else instead of his own?
He shook his head clear of thoughts, he would rather take the risk. Yukina was worth it all; he wouldn't give up so easily without a fighting chance.
"It'll be alright, Yukina." He gave her a bright smile, "I'll be fine. Even so, I rather try than give up on a wonderfully, beautiful person such as yourself. Would you give me a shot, Yukina?"
She smiled kindly, "If you are willing to try, then I am too."
"Good!" he smiled. He got up and stretched, then he reached his hand out and helped Yukina on her feet.
"I'll come over tomorrow night at seven. All you have to do is just enjoy yourself."
Yukina smiled, "Are we going somewhere?"
Kuwabara backed away to leave, smiling kindly, "Yup, and that's all I'm gonna say; I want it to be a surprise. Don't worry, I'll have everything taken care of. I'll see you then?"
She nodded happily, waving good bye to him as he went to the front of the temple, happily smiling.
As she was about to turn to enter the temple, she heard a jubilant sound of cheering coming from the bottom temple stairs. She giggled happily, Kazuma can be so silly. I hope everything goes well tomorrow.
As Kuwabara rounded the corner of the temple to the exit, excitedly yelping, he hit something hard, making him fall on his rear end on the dirt ground. He looked up to see Kurama overhead.
"Oh, I'm sorry, Kuwabara." He spoke concerned, "I didn't see you there. Here, let me help you up."
Kuwabara reached his hand out to the red headed fox, pulling him off the ground. As he dusted himself off, Kurama asked, "You look like you were in a hurry there. What's the rush?"
"I got a date with Yukina!" his face blushed, then he rubbed the back of his neck, "Well, I'm considering it a date, anyways. Yukina doesn't understand love that much, so I want to help her figure it out. Hopefully, it goes in my favor."
He sighed slightly, his heart raced suddenly again, "I mean, she must know that I really do love her. Maybe she's a little lost, but I'll be there to show her that I'm serious."
Kurama looked off to the side, "I'm not sure if Hiei would agree…" he whispered to himself.
"Hey, what was that?" Kuwabara grunted, arms to his side in annoyance, "What does Hiei have to do with anything?"
Kurama irked, waving his hands nervously in front, "O-oh nothing, just thinking out loud."
Kuwabara smirked, shrugging it off, "Well, anyways, I got an idea of what I want to do, but I don't know exactly where to take her."
"Why don't you take her to her favorite places? She seems happy whenever you treat her to lunch, and maybe go to the park after?" Kurama suggested.
Kuwabara shook his head, "I don't want to treat this as a hang out, it's a date. I want to take her somewhere new and exciting, but good enough for us to be alone."
"I see…" Kurama added. He placed his finger under his chin, thinking silently. Abruptly, he pointed his index finger up, "I got it!"
Kuwabara listened carefully, "What is it?"
"You could take her to the summer festival that's starting tomorrow night downtown. I hear that there will be plenty of game booths, a Ferris wheel ride, and a fireworks show at the end of the night. And plenty of different food vendors that came from all over the prefecture. It's perfect for both of you."
"That's great and all, Kurama, but I doubt that there are tickets available if the festival is tomorrow." Kuwabara dejected quickly.
He smiled, then dug his hand into his uniform pants pocket, pulling out two red and white tickets, "You can take mine. I have too much to do right now to go. My mother gave them to me but I think you'll find more use out of them than I."
Kuwabara swiped the tickets out his hand, looking down at them with elation, "Thanks a million, Kurama! You're awesome! I owe you big time if this goes well!"
"Don't mention it. I look forward to hear the good news." He fanned his hand at him, "Just have fun with her and I wish you all the luck, my friend."
Kuwabara grinned widely, "Thanks again!"
Before he turned to skip happily home, Kurama spoke, making him pause, "By the way, Kuwabara, Don't under estimate Yukina's sensibilities."
"Uh, what do you mean by that?" he responded confused, then he suddenly scowled, "Are you saying Yukina's stupid or something?!"
Kurama sighed, "No, I'm saying she isn't as lost as you deem her to be. She's very smart, seeing how she was calm enough to withstand the treatment with Tarukane years earlier. She doesn't have resentment towards humans, as you can see with the friendships she has. She just needs a gentle push, so let her take some time and she'll figure it out in the end."
Kuwabara chuckled to himself, giving his friend a thumbs up, "I got it now, and believe me, I'll be sure to see this through regardless! Later, Kurama!"
Kurama smiled, waving goodbye as he watched his tall friend run home, giggling. He chuckled to himself.
"And what do you think he would do if she ends up rejecting the big goon?"
Kurama jolted a little as he looked to his side, seeing the old master Genkai staring at Kuwabara celebrating down the temple stairs.
"He would be heartbroken, but I believe he is willing to give it all." He replied confidently, "Even if she doesn't accept him as a lover, I think he would prefer to stay in friendship with Yukina."
Genkai grunted, "Well, we better prepare for the water works then." She turns her back to Kurama who uneasily chuckled, scoffing as she enters the temple door, "I'm too old to deal with puppy love between you kids. First, that dimwit Yusuke, now him. This is going to get bad either way."
Kurama nodded, "Hiei will find out eventually, but he will have to deal with whatever choice Yukina makes in the end. Naturally, he would be content if she rejects Kuwabara."
"I'm betting on that." She grinned as she walked inside.
Kurama smiled to himself, I guess we'll have to see, right Genkai?
