Love for Kurama Part 11: The Winter Ball and Kurama's Surprise Part 2
As soon as I secured a table for myself and Rin, I had her sit down so I could surprise her. She raised an eyebrow at me as I began to walk away.
"Kurama, what are you up to?"
"You'll see. Just wait there."
I walked up to the DJ and asked him to play a particular song. He nodded and said he'd play it as soon as he got it set up. I went back to our table and saw Rin still looking at me, a smirk now on her face.
"C'mon, Kurama. What are you planning?"
"You'll see in a moment. Right now, I just need you to follow me to the dance floor."
I gently took her hand and guided her to the dance floor, which was now empty since the students were all sitting at their own tables. As soon as I nodded to the DJ, he pushed "Play" and the surprise song I chose sounded through the speakers. Rin smiled as she heard it.
"How did you know I liked Into the Night by Chad Kroger?"
"Hiei relayed it to me via telepathy. I ran into him that first day in school and asked if he could tell me of your interests. This song was apparently one of them."
I then proceeded to twirl her across the floor, one hand on her waist and the other holding her hand. She smiled and followed my lead. Halfway through the song, I made her twirl while holding her hand.
"Kurama, I didn't know you could dance."
"Well, that's something I forgot to mention: I am almost always full of surprises, Rin."
At the song ended, I held on tightly to her as I dipped her toward the floor. Our classmates applauded at our performance, then proceeded to dance themselves. I put a hand on Rin's shoulder as she sat down at our table.
"Would you like me to get you something to drink?"
"Just water is fine, thanks."
"I'll be back."
I went to the refreshment table and smirked at who I saw there. He smirked back and watched as I got a glass of water for Rin.
"So fox, enjoying your little day off?"
"Of course I am, Hiei. We have vacation for the next couple of weeks, and I must say I am looking forward to it. I'd rather much be spending that time with Rin and the rest of you."
"Hn. Only a few more months, then you can leave this school behind."
"Is there a reason as to why you're here?"
"Yusuke wanted me to give this to you."
As soon as Hiei gave me the paper, he took off. I brought the water to Rin, who drank it gratefully. I sat down beside her and that's when she noticed the paper Hiei had given me.
"What's that?"
"Hiei was just here, and he gave me this paper saying Yusuke wanted me to have it."
"Well, read what it says."
I opened the paper and smiled as I began to read it.
'Hey, Kurama. During my date with Keiko this evening, I popped the question and she accepted. When you guys get back to Genkai's, we'll be having a party to celebrate. See you then. -Yusuke.'
I handed the paper to Rin and she smiled as she read it.
"Oh, how sweet. Keiko must be so happy."
"I imagine so. Wish to continue dancing?"
"Of course."
After a good while of dancing, I decided to take Rin and leave the dance early. She raised her eyebrow as she saw a limo parked out front, with Kuwabara as the driver. He smirked and tipped his hat.
"Kurama told me earlier he needed a favor, so here I am. Get in, you two."
Rin giggled and got into the limo, and I followed behind her. I nodded to Kuwabara and he tipped his hat again.
"Okay, then. Off to the park!"
Rin looked at me as we began to leave the school.
"The park? Why are we going to the park?"
"You'll see. It's a surprise."
"How did Kuwabara get his hands on a limo?"
"His sister Shizuru used to work as a limo driver. She pulled a few strings and allowed her brother to drive one for us tonight. He plans on meeting us at Genkai's for the party."
Rin looked away from me as we pulled up to the park. I took her hand and helped her out. Rin then turned to Kuwabara and bowed.
"Thank you, Kuwabara. See you at Genkai's."
"Will do."
After he drove off, I led Rin to an apple tree where a small picnic rested beneath it. She gasped as she saw my surprise. On the blanket rested a basket full of foods that she liked such as Caesar salad, cheese-filled breadsticks, and strawberry shortcake for dessert.
"Kurama, this looks amazing."
"I'm glad you think so. I made this myself just this afternoon after getting home from school."
"I can't wait to eat it."
We sat down on the blanket and I smiled as Rin bit into a breadstick. She sighed and swallowed her bite.
"This tastes so delicious, Kurama. I'm impressed. Still, you didn't have to do all this for me."
"I wanted to, Rin. I wanted this night to be memorable for you, so I decided to plan this picnic since you once told me you liked them."
After we ate the salads and breadsticks, I stuck a fork into the strawberry shortcake and held it to Rin.
"Feeding me, too. I swear, Kurama. I think you enjoy spoiling me."
"Guilty as charged."
Rin tasted the dessert and I felt pleased that she enjoyed my surprise.
"Everything tasted delicious, Kurama. This night is definitely one I won't forget."
"It's not over yet. I still have one last thing to show you. Follow me."
Hiei appeared to take care of the picnic and Rin smiled at his presence.
"There's no getting rid of you, is there?"
"Hn, not a chance."
As quickly as he appeared, he vanished. I took Rin by the hand and guided her to the shoreline of the pond, where rose petals were perfectly arranged on the ground. Rin got a closer look and her eyes widened as she saw the petals read "Rin Ukaji, will you do me the honor of becoming my girlfriend?". She looked at me as I placed my arms around her.
"I have wanted to ask you that question for some time now, Rin, but I couldn't until I planned it out as perfectly as possible. You are in my thoughts every day and night, your laughter lights up my day, and your smile rids me of my troubles. Will you do me the honor of becoming my girlfriend?"
"Oh Kurama, of course I will."
With that, I quickly pinned her to a tree and kissed her while making sure my arms were still wrapped around her tightly. She quickly responded by placing her arms around my neck. I held onto her as I placed my kips on her neck and began kissing it softly. She let out a sigh of contentment as I did this.
"You must have wanted to do this for a while, huh?"
"You have no idea how long I've waited."
After kissing her once more, I let her go, but kept my arms around her.
"Rin, you made me the happiest man in the world. I am truly honored to have someone like you in my life."
"Kurama..."
I put an arm around her shoulders and a portal appeared to take us to Genkai's temple. Genkai smiled as
we approached the temple steps.
"I'd say the night went well for the both of you."
"It did, Master Genkai. Everything turned out perfect, just like I imagined it would."
She nodded at me and smirked as she looked at Rin.
"Told you that you captivated him."
"Ha, ha, ha. If you will excuse me, I need to get out of this dress before I ruin it."
That's a wrap for part 11. After an amazing time at the dance, Rin was treated to a picnic at the park, transportation provided by Kazuma Kuwabara. After a light meal, Kurama guided Rin to the pond where she read a message in rose petals asking if she would become his girlfriend, a message that she says 'yes' to. Part 12 will begin in Kurama's POV as the party to celebrate Yusuke and Keiko's engagement begins. Also in part 12, Kuwabara gets the surprise of his life when Yukina finally returns his feelings. Stay tuned to see how it goes