Well this chapter is going to start off right after the wedding and go to the lunch date with Shiori…..ugh. Poor April.
Did you know? A dragonfly has a life span of 24 hours.
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If You Just Realize
Chapter 10: Lunch Dates
April woke up to a soft breeze coming through the windows and the sound of birds chirping. She stretched her arms up and let them fall to her sides.
Moving her head to the left, she looked at the empty spot where Kurama had been. She smiled remembering last night.
Why they hadn't done that sooner, she didn't know. But she was looking forward to doing it again sometime very soon. 'Then I can put those sex dice to good use,' she thought sitting up. Looking around she noticed that Kurama must have picked up everything that was thrown carelessly last night.
'Always an over-achiever.' Turning to the night stand, April noticed a hair brush sitting there.
Smiling she picked it up and started combing out the rat's nest that she called hair. The hotel door opened and Kurama came in carrying two plates of food.
He stopped when he found her still naked in bed with the sheet held up covering her breasts and put the plates down on the dresser.
Walking to the bed, he got on and crawled up to her. He looked like a predator stalking its prey as he got on top of her, making her lay back on her back.
Staring at her, he leaned forward to kiss her. April ran her hands over his sides and up to his back as he kissed her. Breaking the kiss, he put his forehead on hers and stared into her eyes.
"Good morning."
She smiled. "And good morning to you. So what did you bring me for breakfast?"
He chuckled before getting off of her and walked over to the plates. Walking back, he handed one to her and sat beside her.
"I wasn't sure what you'd want, so I got you a muffin, some fruit and bacon."
"Mmm, bacon!"
He laughed as he watched her eat a piece of bacon. His amusement turned to curiosity as she started looking around the room and protecting her plate. "What are you doing?"
"Every time I eat bacon, Hiei comes in and steals some of it."
Kurama shook his head. "Hiei was eating most of the bacon when I went to get us breakfast. But he did leave enough slices for you and me."
She laughed before eating a strawberry. "What a loser. So what time is the gift opening?"
"In an hour," he said as he ripped off a chunk of his muffin and popped it into his mouth. She nodded finishing her breakfast.
Getting out of bed, April made her way over to a chair that had her overnight bag on it. She had packed it the other day and gave it to Kurama, for him to put in their room.
Yes she had known they were getting a room. It was pretty obvious. She smirked as she bent over, hearing Kurama's sharp intake of breath.
Taking out her shampoo and conditioner, she placed them on the dresser next to her. April heard Kurama get off the bad and walk towards her.
She felt him put his arms around her waist, as one of his hands snaked down over her hips and to her clit, stroking it. She moaned, leaning her head on his shoulder and closed her eyes as she let him continue what he was doing.
April felt him bring his mouth next to her ear and nibble on her earlobe.
"You know, I haven't taken a shower yet," he said bringing his mouth down her neck. She laughed as she grabbed his hand and led him to the bathroom.
After a rather steamy shower; they both got dressed and started for the room that the newlyweds were using to open their gifts.
When they walked in, every demon in the room turned and grinned at April. She rolled her eyes, knowing what they were smelling. Yusuke was the first to say something.
"Have fun last night April?"
She winked at him. "Loads. How about you?" He laughed as Keiko blushed. Walking over to Hiei and Mukuro, they sat down.
Once both were seated, Botan and Kuwabara started passing out the presents to the couple. After they were done, everyone helped load them up and bring them out to Yusuke's car.
Well, actually the guys did, as the girls just stood around. April stood next to Mukuro, as they watched.
"I never got the point of human weddings. Why spend so much money on something that last only one day, only to give the man's name to the woman?" Mukuro asked April.
"Well, I think it's to show everyone how much they love each other and they want to share it with their families," April said watching Kurama.
"Hn, they don't need an expensive wedding for that."
April nodded. "Yea, but it is some girls' dream to have a lavish wedding. Like a fairytale."
Mukuro looked at her. "Even you?"
April smiled. "Yes, even me." Mukuro watched her for a bit before smiling and turning away.
"Have you ever been to Makai?" Mukuro suddenly asked.
"No, why?"
Mukuro turned to her. "I want you to come to Makai and visit me. Not tomorrow but the next day. After you get off of work. Bring Kurama if you want, Hiei will come and collect you and bring you to my fortress. Alright?"
April nodded. "Sure, I've wanted to go to Makai anyways."
Mukuro smiled. "A human that willingly wants to go to Makai? That's interesting," they laughed as the guys got done and Kurama and Hiei walked over to them.
"Kurama, I have invited April to Makai on Monday. You may come along if you like," Mukuro said surprising both Kurama and Hiei.
"Of course I'll come with her. I want to be there when she goes to Makai," Kurama said putting his arm around April's waist. April smiled up at him and leaned her head on his shoulder.
Mukuro nodded. "Good," she turned and nodded to April before walking away. Hiei waved goodbye and walked with her. When they were gone, Kurama turned to April.
"Are you sure you want to go to Makai?" he asked her as they started walking back to their room to pack up their things.
She nodded. "Yeah I'm sure. And don't worry; I'll have you, Hiei, and Mukuro to protect me if something goes wrong."
He smiled as they walked into their room.
"Oh, and by the way, my mother called this morning. She wants to take you to lunch tomorrow," he said turning to her.
April had stopped packing up and froze. Turning to him, Kurama noticed she looked kind of pale. "Are you okay?"
"Lunch with your mother tomorrow?"
Kurama nodded. "Are you telling me that you're not scared of going to a world full of demons; but you're scared to have lunch with my human mother?"
When she nodded he laughed. That annoyed her, and she threw one of her high heels at him, which he caught, but it only made him laugh harder.
"Hey, with demons, I know what to expect. With your mother; I have no idea what to expect."
The next day, April was panicking that morning. Her whole closet was on her floor from trying to find the perfect outfit to wear on her lunch date with Kurama's mother.
Kurama had told her not to worry before he had left to get some coffee, having spent the night at April's place. But what did he know.
He didn't have to worry about meeting her parents, since they were in another country. She finally decided on a pair of blue jeans and a white button up blouse with her black Pumas.
She was sitting on her bed, fidgeting when Kurama came in. he smiled and shook his head as he walked over and gave her a cup of coffee.
Kissing the top of her head, he sat down next to her on her bed and put a hand on her knee to stop her leg from shaking.
"April, you don't have to worry about today. My mother already likes you. She just wants to get to know you more," he said trying to comfort her.
"Yea, yea I know. It's just my anxiety acting up again. I'm never good at meeting anyone's parents. Not even my friends'," she said looking up at him. "And I really want this to go well."
He smiled at her. "It will. Don't worry. Here," he put his hand in his hair and pulled out a small brown seed. "Put this in your coffee and it'll help calm your nerves."
April was staring at his hair. "What else do you have hidden up there," she asked as she started reaching for his hair. Before she could touch it, Kurama jumped away from her. "Hey! Get back here!"
He took off running out of her bedroom with her close behind. Running in the dining room he ran to one side of her table with her on the other.
Every way he would turn, she'd start for that direction. This only got them running around the table. Suddenly, surprising Kurama, April jumped on the table and ran at him.
He caught her as she jumped on him, with her legs around his waist and her arms around his neck. Taking her hands, she ran them threw his hair, trying to find something else.
But there wasn't anything in there. Leaning back to look at him she asked how he did that.
He laughed. "It's a secret." Putting her down, he walked into her bedroom and grabbed their coffees. Coming back out, they went over to the couch.
He opened the lid to hers and dropped the seed in there. Closing it back up, he gave it to April and watched her take a sip.
Instantly, she felt a lot calmer. Looking over at Kurama, she leaned forward and gave him a kiss.
"Thank you."
He nodded before standing up. "I've got to go take care of a few things, but I'll see you later. Call me when you and my mother are done."
She nodded and he gave her one last kiss before leaving. She took one last sip of her coffee before getting up and grabbing her purse.
Locking up, April walked down the stairs and out the door and around the building to her car. Getting in and starting it, she pulled out of her parking spot and left for where she and Shiori were having lunch.
It was a little café by the park, where Kurama and she had met. Finding a parking spot, April got out and noticed that Shiori was sitting in at one of the tables in the outdoor section.
She looked up as April made her way over to her. Getting up, Shiori gave April a hug before they both sat down.
"Thank you for inviting me out, Minamino-san."
Shiori waved a hand dismissively. "Please call me Shiori. And would it be alright if I called you April?"
April nodded. "Yes, that's alright. I'm use to that more because of my American roots."
"Really?" Shiori said folding her hands and putting her chin on top. "I don't know if Shuichi ever told you this, but I've always wanted to visit America. My husband and I for our honeymoon went to London and that was very fun."
April shook her head. "No, he never told me. But I've always wanted to go to London. It's one of the many places I've wanted to go to."
"Yes, it's such a lovely place. What are some of the other places that you've wanted to see?"
"Mostly Europe, Mexico and the islands around there like Haiti and such."
"My, those sound like they would be fun to see. May I ask about Mexico? What makes you want to go there?" she asked taking a sip of the green tea she had order before April had gotten there.
"Well, I'm not fluent but I can speak Spanish."
"That's incredible! Your Japanese is so fluent and of course your English is, but would have never guessed Spanish," she said placing a hand on April's.
April blushed. "Thank you."
"That's such a wonderful talent, being able to speak so many languages. But tell me, do you know the language of the demons?"
Startled, April looked over at her. "The what?"
Shiori took another sip before answering, "Well, Shuichi told me about it when he explained everything else. I will admit I didn't want to believe what he was saying but I knew he was serious. He told me about the three worlds, his adventures and his past." She smiled remembering. "I'm sure he's told you, or did I just blow the big secret. Because he didn't say anything about keeping it from you."
"Oh, no I know everything. I work for Spirit World. But I haven't heard of the demon language. And I knew of Shuichi before."
Shiori smiled. "But I assume you call him Kurama right?" at April's nod she continued. "I've always heard that Hiei fellow call him that, or calling him fox, so the night before he went to live in the dorms of the University, I finally sat him down and asked my questions. But I told him, he had to answer honestly to me. And to my surprise he did. When he finished telling me, it appeared he was waiting for me to reject him or something. But how could I, I'm his mother. I'll love him no matter what he is, because to me, he'll always be my Shuichi."
'Not gonna cry, not gonna cry,' April thought listening to her.
"I get where you're coming from. It reminds me of when I told my parents about what my job entitled. When I told them I thought they'd just laugh and call me crazy but they accepted it. Not that they liked the idea of me working there. But they want me to be happy and I am here."
"It would seem you and Shuichi have much in common," Shiori said smiling at her.
April laughed. "Yea but there's a lot more about him I don't know about too."
"I'm very sure you'll come to love him as much as I do."
April smiled. "I know I will."
"Not trying to be pushy or prying into yours or my son's private life, but how serious are you two? I mean I do want Shuichi to finally settle down with a nice girl and I believe that is you."
Blinking April looked at her. "No it's okay. I do believe we are very serious. Well I'm serious about him anyway."
Clapping her hands excitedly, Shiori laughed. "That's wonderful! I'm very happy for you two. And between you and me, I think you're the one for him, you know?"
April laughed. "I think he might be the one, too actually. We've only just started dating, but it feels like we were made for each other, as weird as that sounds."
Shiori shook her head. "No I do understand what you're saying. You've both found someone that you can trust no matter what. It wouldn't surprise me if he purposed to you tonight!"
"Ah, let's not get ahead of ourselves. I mean we aren't even living together or anything like that. We haven't even made it to our two month anniversary yet."
Shiori leaned towards her. "Yes, I know. But I'm rooting for you! I would very much like to call you my daughter one day."
Okay now she was going to cry. "And I would love to call you mom, one day."
Fanning herself to keep her from crying, Shiori reached over and took April's hand. "Then we're going to have to make our Shuichi hurry up to make that dream a reality then. Now I don't know about you but I'm suddenly starving, how about you?"
They laughed as the waiter came over and took their orders.
~Break~
After saying goodbye, April got in her car and called Kurama. Finding out he was at his apartment, she drove over there.
Making it to his door, she knocked and waited impatiently. When he opened the door, she threw herself at him.
Kissing all over his face, April wrapped herself around him as he shut the door.
Laughing he reached behind him and took off her shoes. "I'm guessing it went well then?"
She didn't say anything, just continued kissing as much of him as she could. He was still laughing as he walked them to his bedroom.
A/N: Bet ya can't guess what they're doing! Now I'm off to start the next chapter full of demons and surprises and as a teaser here's the title, 'Chapter 11: demons, blood bonds and surprises'. Tickles you're fancy doesn't it? Anyway REVIEW!