The walk from the beach to Genkai's felt extremely longer than usual to Keiko. She didn't know if it was because everyone kept looking in her direction and smiling or because Yusuke had yet to let go of her. With his head on her shoulder, and his much more chiseled arm wrapped around her waist, Keiko couldn't help feeling every one of his muscles ripple as they walked.

Trying to hide her ever present blush Keiko kept her head down an failed miserable at ignoring her friends.

~BOTON POV~

(Practically Staring at the couple) I can't believe what I'm seeing! He's actually embraced his feelings for her! (Does little dance) ITS ABOUT TIME! Humph That kind of love only comes once in a lifetime if even that often. Their going to last forever

~SHIZURU POV~

(Lights cigarette and takes a few puffs) why can't I find something like that? I'm happy for them finally ...but...{sighs and looks at the lighter in her hand} Everytime I find someone worth looking at they leave... Why'd you have to go and kill yourself Sakyo?! ... DAMMIT! (Looks over) Their really going to make it!

~ KURAMA POV~

It would seem Yusuke truly had not gotten cold feet as I first presumed. I wonder if he will stay true to his promise... (Chuckles) knowing him, I should be expecting an invitation very soon...But... If he is to be traveling between maio and earth, will he take her with him...hmmm I guess I'll just have to wait and see. Good job my friend, you continue to show me why we are friends, I'm happy for you both, you shall truly last many lifetimes!

~ KUWABARA POV~

Damn Urameshi! My whole freaking body hurts! Wait till I get a hold of you when the girls aren't around! You're in for the beating of your life!...(looks over) Mehn he's really changed over the last two years, I'm glad I didn't go with him but I'm getting such a weird vibe. Like it's not his body's that changed but his soul too... (smiles at Keiko, who blushes even harder an turns her head) she looks so much happier now, I think their gonna be together forever but he'd better keep his promise to her or else Imma find a way to Maio and kick his ass!

Completely unaware what all their friends were thinking, Yusuke couldn't stop the smile that formed on his face even if he wanted to. His Keiko was really in his arms and he can finally be with her forever. He gripped her tighter an pulled her as close as she could be while walking. He saw her yawn and realized that her pace was starting to slow down. Without even thinking about it Yusuke swept Keiko into his arms (which caused her to Gasp) bridal style and continued walking like nothing happened. If Keiko thought her face was already red she knew it turned three shades brighter when he picked her up like she was a feather and placed a soft kiss to her forehead.

Botan and Shizuru looked at each other and said simultaneously " awwwwwwwwwwwww how cute! " causing Kuwabara and Kurama to start laughing. Yusuke actually turned a slight shade of red and poor Keiko practically buried her face into Yusuke's chest. This continued until they finally reached Genkai's.

Yusuke put Keiko on her feet but didn't remove his hand from around her waist. He turned to his long time friends and said " see you guys later, I'm actually going to be staying here with the old Hag {SMACK} WHAT THE HELL GRANDMA!? HAT WAS THAT FOR?!

"Just who do you think your calling Old? You Idiot?! Genkai slowly walked out

Mumbling under his breath and glaring at everyone for laughing at him. "AS I WAS SAYING YOU BUNCH OF HYINAS! I'll be staying here for a couple days before I head back by my mom." He turned and whispered into Keiko's ear " and your staying with me"

As shocked as everyone was, they accepted it each turning away and said their good byes.

Keiko and Yusuke watched their friends get into a cab and drive off.

When everyone including Genkai left, Keiko turned in Yusuke arms and looked into the eases of the man she loved and they just stared at each other... and Finally after a few moments past... Keiko finally asks the question that plagued both their minds... "So what now?"

With a divious smirk on his face, Yusuke simply said , "We go inside of course."

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New chapter hopefully by the end of the week! :-D