Love for Yusuke Urameshi Part 29: Christmas Eve Gathering Part 1

My Christmas shopping had been delayed because of an unfortunate event. Genkai had passed away a few days ago, and our time and attention was needed to make her journey to Spirit World a peaceful one. Everyone was broken up about it, but none more than Ami and I. We both felt close to Genkai and it hurt very much to know she wasn't with us anymore. At least we have the knowledge she died in her sleep, so she didn't suffer. Today was Christmas Eve and as expected, many people were doing last minute shopping. Ami was the last person I needed to shop for, anyway, so Kurama offered to accompany me.

"Hey, thanks for coming with me, man."

"It's no trouble, Yusuke. I've finished all my shopping already, which is why I decided to come with you. Any idea what you plan on getting for Ami?"

He got his answer when I stopped in front of a small jewelry store. A knowing smile appeared on his face.

"How long have you been planning this, Yusuke?"

"A while now. I've been saving up money so I can get her a ring. I just don't know which one to get."

"When you see it, you'll know."

Once inside the door, Kurama bowed to the owner.

"You know him?"

"He was the one that sold my stepfather the wedding ring for my mother."

"What can I do for you gentlemen today?"

"Mr. Koji, my friend Yusuke is planning on proposing to his girlfriend and is looking for the perfect ring to do it."

Mr. Koji smiled and gestured to a small display near the back of the store.

"Well, we certainly have plenty of choices to choose from. Any idea what you're looking for?"

I sat down and narrowed my eyes.

"She doesn't like anything flashy, so maybe something small."

"Ah, I believe I have just the one."

My eyes widened as he pulled out a small gold ring that had diamonds in the band.

"It's not too vibrant, but the diamonds give it some added flair."

"Whoa, it's perfect. I think her ring finger is an you make this into a size 8?"

"Of course I can, sir. I can customize any piece of jewelry in my store."

Kurama smiled and carefully took the ring.

"When will the ring become available for purchase?"

"Come back in an hour or so, and it shall be ready by then."

An hour later, I bought the ring and placed it into a box. Now, it was in my pocket and we were heading back to my apartment. A party was being held there for Christmas Eve, and all our friends were to be there. Kurama, Hiei, Kuwabara, and Yukina were all going to join me and Ami. When we walked into the apartment, a wonderful smell met our noses. Ami decided to take it upon herself to cook dinner for us. She was making a homemade meatloaf, made from scratch garlic mashed potatoes, and buttermilk biscuits.

"Ami, we're back!"

"Good! Dinner's almost ready. Everyone else is in the dining room! Just put your gift under the tree!"

"Will do!"

Hiei, Yukina, and Kuwabara were already at the table when we joined them. Yukina smiled when she saw us.

"Just in time, Yusuke."

"Yeah, I noticed. Smells good in there."

I hurried into the kitchen and saw Ami taking the meatloaf out of the oven and placing the mashed potatoes into a giant bowl. I smiled and stood behind her, wrapping my arms around her.

"Yusuke, we have guests waiting."

"Eh, let them wait. Who gives a damn about the guests?"

She wiggled out of my grasp and smiled.

"As a hostess, I do. Patience, Yusuke. We'll have our time with each other soon enough. Go sit down so I can bring out the food."

"Yeah, yeah, yeah."

Soon, we were all eating the meal Ami prepared for us. Kuwabara smiled big when he tasted it.

"Awesome job, Ami."

"Thanks, Kuwabara."

"Yes, Ami. I must say you did a wonderful job. Imagine cooking for an entire family."

Ami giggled and waved off Kurama's comment.

"Please, don't get me started. I have a hard enough time keeping track of one kid."

I laughed, then stopped when I realized she was talking about me.

"Hey!"

Hiei smirked and finished the rest of his food.

"Finally, someone tells the truth about the detective."

"Can it, Hiei."

As soon as everyone gathered in the living room, Ami announced it was time to open gifts. I instantly grew tense when Ami went to my gift, but Kurama put his gift in her hands.

"Why don't you save Yusuke's gift for last, Ami?"

"Okay, if you say so."

That's a wrap for part 29. Part 30 begins in Ami's POV as she opens her gifts. Also in part 30, Yusuke gives Ami the perfect Christmas surprise by popping the question. Stay tuned to see what happens