. . .And They Lived Happily Ever After
By: Obsidian Sphinx
Chapter 3
Disclaimer: I DO NOT own Yu Yu Hakusho...ok? Are you happy? Now my life is ruined and
I'm going to do as George Bush does and declare war on people! By the way, I'm kind of a
democrat so...sorry...I can't help but get political every now and then. ^_^, Um...anyway, like I
said, I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho...eheh...
Author's Note: Chapter 3 everyone. Right here! What else can I say other than I hope your
enjoying this! Um...reviews, good or bad, are a major plus, so keep that it up, if you would be so
kind. I guess that's it for now, so read and please enjoy. P.S. There is sort of a problem with the
numbers (ages, and amount of years Hiei was gone) in this fic, and I didn't really feel like
changing them because, well, I didn't know I was going to post this when I wrote it and so I
ignored the problem. Now I really don't want to go back and figure it all out...so just kind of bare
with me, ok? Thanks again!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
"Hey, look you guys! It's Kurama and Hiei!" Kuwabara suddenly exclaimed from his
seat. Everyone looked up and smiled as the pair entered.
"Morning all," Kurama greeted.
"You're three minutes late," Yusuke said
"Hey, yeah! Urameshi's right! What happened there, man?"
Kurama shrugged. "Hiei and I were. . . talking," he said and gave Hiei a secretive side-
glance.
"Oh yeah, that's right. I bet you guys had a bunch to catch up on," Keiko said as she took
a sip of her tea.
"Yeah, uh. . . a lot," Hiei added. Keiko and Yukina exchanged knowing glances. Their
husbands may have been oblivious to the casual glances and the secretive smiles the two demons
threw at one another, but Yukina and Keiko hadn't been. They'd known for a long while that it
was only a matter of time before they got together.
The two slid into chairs around the designated table. No other people were there, as the
shop didn't open until noon, and it was only 10:30.
"Where are the kids?" Kurama asked, noticing that it was more silent than usual.
"Oh, Tori had a sleep-over at a friend's house. She probably won't be back until dinner,"
Yusuke said. "Her and her friends were going on some shopping trip," he added.
"Yeah, and Chris and Makori stayed home to watch their favorite morning cartoons,"
Kuwabara followed up. "I wish I was a kid again." He sighed.
Hiei smirked, "Who ever said you grew up?" he asked. Kuwabara scowled and started
yelling threats from across the table.
"Just like old times, eh, Kurama?" Yusuke stated as he came up behind his friend. The
fox smiled softly, a seemingly friendly gesture, but the smile hid a delightful secret.
"No, better," he whispered, gazing at the pretty fire-koorime who currently wore a smug
smirk, arms folded across his chest.
"What did you say, Kurama?" questioned Yusuke, his words bringing the fox back to the
reality that wasn't strictly reserved for Hiei.
"Nothing," he replied. The man who still insisted on wearing green shrugged.
"Yusuke, dear, speaking of shopping, I'm going to need your check book and three of
your credit cards," Keiko piped up after a prolonged silence. Yusuke got a nervous look on his
face.
"Umm. . . why?"
Keiko smiled. "Yukina and I are going shopping and although I've got cash, I'm out of
checks and you carry all of our credit cards!" she said. Her husband groaned.
"Ah, come on, Keiko! The last thing you need is more clothes!" he complained.
"Oh really? So what are you saying Yusuke, hmm? Are you trying to tell me I need to
change?"
Yusuke held up his hands, "No, no, of course not, I j-"
"You're saying that I should be spending money on trying to look better?!"
"Of course not! It's-"
"That because I'm carrying your child in my stomach and am going to have to go through
three and a half more months of hell, three and a half more months of morning sickness, cramps,
hot flashes, sugar cravings, and oh let's not forget the actual delivery process, that you're
embarrassed to be seen with me? That you don't find me attractive anymore?" she yelled.
Yusuke sweat dropped. "I'll just go get my checkbook and my umm. . . credit cards," he
said and backed away slowly then turned and ran from the room.
Keiko laughed. "Being pregnant has its upsides," she said.
"That was pretty under-handed," Hiei commented. He and Kuwabara had stopped
fighting when Yusuke and Keiko started.
She shrugged. "I'm pregnant. I get privileges," she retorted with an almost defiant look.
"Makes sense," replied the fire-koorime. The two grinned at each other. Kuwabara rolled
his eyes while Yukina bit her lip and Kurama sighed in content. It seemed Keiko and Hiei were
forming a friendship. He cleared his throat.
"Keiko, Yukina, would you mind if Hiei and I went shopping with you? Because if Hiei
is going to be staying awhile, I think he's going to need a bit more of a wardrobe, don't you?"
The two girls nodded.
"Oh, absolutely!" exclaimed Keiko.
"This will be so much fun, brother!" Yukina added and stood up to hug Hiei.
He gulped, "Greeeat," he said, though his voice lacked enthusiasm.
"Here, Keiko," Yusuke came in and handed her the desired items. She smiled.
"Thanks, sweetheart."
~*~
Two hours later, Yukina, Keiko, Kurama, and Hiei could be found in the food court of the
mall. Packages surrounded their table.
"I wish Botan would have been able to come," Yukina stated as she rested her chin on her
hand.
"Yes, but she couldn't leave Koenma home alone with the flu. He's too irresponsible,"
Keiko replied.
"Are they married now?" came Hiei's voice.
"Ye's just a year and a half ago, actually," Kurama answered. Hiei flashed him a smile.
That of which did not go unnoticed by the two women sitting across from them. They passed sly
glances at each other, an unspoken decision was made between them. A sort of secret language
that a female of nearly any species seems to have developed, as well as part of the reason males
will never fully comprehend a woman's mind.
It was through this language that Keiko and Yukina came to their silent agreement. The
brown haired woman leaned forward slightly, placing her elbows on the table and balancing her
chin on the entwined fingers of her hands. She smiled a strange, almost to relaxed smile and her
brown eyes fixed sternly on the two demons sitting across from her. Ruby and emerald eyes
glanced nervously at one another. It was easy to tell that Kieko's far to casual actions had a
hidden meaning.
She cleared her throat. " Hiei, Kurama, is there something you'd like to tell us?" she
asked.
Kurama gulped. "Umm. . . tell you? What in the three worlds would we have to tell you?"
Her smile widened considerably, almost to a devious grin. "Oh, I don't know, maybe you
could tell us about those little smiles you keep exchanging."
Yukina nodded, "Mhm, and the fond looks you give on another," she added.
"Yep, and let's not forget the way your voices get softer and more compassionate when
you say each other's names or speak about or to each other."
Kurama and Hiei blushed. And here, they thought they were being discrete. Of course,
they remembered then that they were dealing with two extremely observant and empathetic
women. They both decided it was no use to deny it.
Hiei sighed. "So, I guess you know," he said.
"We've known about your guy's feelings for a long time now," Keiko said.
"Oh, well, I mean, doesn't it– it doesn't freak you out?" Kurama choked out. Yukina
shook her head and Keiko shrugged.
"I think you two look cute together," Keiko said and sipped at her soda. The two blushed.
Yukina and Keiko giggled.
"Don't worry, only we know. Yusuke and Kuwabara don't have the attention span to pick
up on the subtle things," added the mother-to-be.
The four spent the rest of the day going from store to store, sometimes staying for a few
minutes, others a few hours. To Hiei, the shopping part wasn't exactly his definition of fun, but
Kurama enjoyed it. The kitsune had him try on so many different items of clothing that he was
beginning to feel like a paper doll! On the other hand, however, Hiei enjoyed watching the
people and studying the way they went about daily life. In the Makai, you always had to be on
guard and you always had to watch your back, but in the Ningenkai, it seemed as though
everyone was to wrapped up in their own little world's to do either of them. He also was happy to
be spending time with his sister as well as Keiko. As mentioned before, the two were becoming
closer friends. Best of all though, he got to be with his fox and they didn't have to hide their
affection from Yukina and Keiko anymore than they had to hide the fact that they were demons.
None-the-less, the day ended and everyone parted ways, each carrying bags, despite Hiei
and Kurama's offer to take Keiko's bags. She was just stubborn that way, though.
"Evening Mr. Minimono," said the doorman as the pair entered the building.
"Good evening, Kazahashi," greeted Kurama politely. Hiei merely nodded and smiled at
the short, elderly man, and the man did the same.
They took the elevator up to the twelfth floor and went to the familiar door, which Hiei
frowned at. He hated doors. Kurama unlocked it and they slid into the apartment. The red-head
set the bags down by the door and Hiei did the same.
"We'll take care of those later, I'm just to tired to care about them right now," he said.
Hiei shrugged. He didn't give a damn about what happened to them, all he cared about was being
able to hold his fox in his arms.
"I've gotta say, last night's activities and waking up early this morning has put a toll on
me. It's a little early, but I think I'm going to bed. Coming with me?" came the seductive
invitation. Hiei grinned.
"Yes, suddenly I'm very tired as well." And with that, he followed the youko into the bedroom.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
THE END
A.N.: There is a sequel to this story. . . . it's called Surviving Love. . . . read it and enjoy!
By: Obsidian Sphinx
Chapter 3
Disclaimer: I DO NOT own Yu Yu Hakusho...ok? Are you happy? Now my life is ruined and
I'm going to do as George Bush does and declare war on people! By the way, I'm kind of a
democrat so...sorry...I can't help but get political every now and then. ^_^, Um...anyway, like I
said, I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho...eheh...
Author's Note: Chapter 3 everyone. Right here! What else can I say other than I hope your
enjoying this! Um...reviews, good or bad, are a major plus, so keep that it up, if you would be so
kind. I guess that's it for now, so read and please enjoy. P.S. There is sort of a problem with the
numbers (ages, and amount of years Hiei was gone) in this fic, and I didn't really feel like
changing them because, well, I didn't know I was going to post this when I wrote it and so I
ignored the problem. Now I really don't want to go back and figure it all out...so just kind of bare
with me, ok? Thanks again!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
"Hey, look you guys! It's Kurama and Hiei!" Kuwabara suddenly exclaimed from his
seat. Everyone looked up and smiled as the pair entered.
"Morning all," Kurama greeted.
"You're three minutes late," Yusuke said
"Hey, yeah! Urameshi's right! What happened there, man?"
Kurama shrugged. "Hiei and I were. . . talking," he said and gave Hiei a secretive side-
glance.
"Oh yeah, that's right. I bet you guys had a bunch to catch up on," Keiko said as she took
a sip of her tea.
"Yeah, uh. . . a lot," Hiei added. Keiko and Yukina exchanged knowing glances. Their
husbands may have been oblivious to the casual glances and the secretive smiles the two demons
threw at one another, but Yukina and Keiko hadn't been. They'd known for a long while that it
was only a matter of time before they got together.
The two slid into chairs around the designated table. No other people were there, as the
shop didn't open until noon, and it was only 10:30.
"Where are the kids?" Kurama asked, noticing that it was more silent than usual.
"Oh, Tori had a sleep-over at a friend's house. She probably won't be back until dinner,"
Yusuke said. "Her and her friends were going on some shopping trip," he added.
"Yeah, and Chris and Makori stayed home to watch their favorite morning cartoons,"
Kuwabara followed up. "I wish I was a kid again." He sighed.
Hiei smirked, "Who ever said you grew up?" he asked. Kuwabara scowled and started
yelling threats from across the table.
"Just like old times, eh, Kurama?" Yusuke stated as he came up behind his friend. The
fox smiled softly, a seemingly friendly gesture, but the smile hid a delightful secret.
"No, better," he whispered, gazing at the pretty fire-koorime who currently wore a smug
smirk, arms folded across his chest.
"What did you say, Kurama?" questioned Yusuke, his words bringing the fox back to the
reality that wasn't strictly reserved for Hiei.
"Nothing," he replied. The man who still insisted on wearing green shrugged.
"Yusuke, dear, speaking of shopping, I'm going to need your check book and three of
your credit cards," Keiko piped up after a prolonged silence. Yusuke got a nervous look on his
face.
"Umm. . . why?"
Keiko smiled. "Yukina and I are going shopping and although I've got cash, I'm out of
checks and you carry all of our credit cards!" she said. Her husband groaned.
"Ah, come on, Keiko! The last thing you need is more clothes!" he complained.
"Oh really? So what are you saying Yusuke, hmm? Are you trying to tell me I need to
change?"
Yusuke held up his hands, "No, no, of course not, I j-"
"You're saying that I should be spending money on trying to look better?!"
"Of course not! It's-"
"That because I'm carrying your child in my stomach and am going to have to go through
three and a half more months of hell, three and a half more months of morning sickness, cramps,
hot flashes, sugar cravings, and oh let's not forget the actual delivery process, that you're
embarrassed to be seen with me? That you don't find me attractive anymore?" she yelled.
Yusuke sweat dropped. "I'll just go get my checkbook and my umm. . . credit cards," he
said and backed away slowly then turned and ran from the room.
Keiko laughed. "Being pregnant has its upsides," she said.
"That was pretty under-handed," Hiei commented. He and Kuwabara had stopped
fighting when Yusuke and Keiko started.
She shrugged. "I'm pregnant. I get privileges," she retorted with an almost defiant look.
"Makes sense," replied the fire-koorime. The two grinned at each other. Kuwabara rolled
his eyes while Yukina bit her lip and Kurama sighed in content. It seemed Keiko and Hiei were
forming a friendship. He cleared his throat.
"Keiko, Yukina, would you mind if Hiei and I went shopping with you? Because if Hiei
is going to be staying awhile, I think he's going to need a bit more of a wardrobe, don't you?"
The two girls nodded.
"Oh, absolutely!" exclaimed Keiko.
"This will be so much fun, brother!" Yukina added and stood up to hug Hiei.
He gulped, "Greeeat," he said, though his voice lacked enthusiasm.
"Here, Keiko," Yusuke came in and handed her the desired items. She smiled.
"Thanks, sweetheart."
~*~
Two hours later, Yukina, Keiko, Kurama, and Hiei could be found in the food court of the
mall. Packages surrounded their table.
"I wish Botan would have been able to come," Yukina stated as she rested her chin on her
hand.
"Yes, but she couldn't leave Koenma home alone with the flu. He's too irresponsible,"
Keiko replied.
"Are they married now?" came Hiei's voice.
"Ye's just a year and a half ago, actually," Kurama answered. Hiei flashed him a smile.
That of which did not go unnoticed by the two women sitting across from them. They passed sly
glances at each other, an unspoken decision was made between them. A sort of secret language
that a female of nearly any species seems to have developed, as well as part of the reason males
will never fully comprehend a woman's mind.
It was through this language that Keiko and Yukina came to their silent agreement. The
brown haired woman leaned forward slightly, placing her elbows on the table and balancing her
chin on the entwined fingers of her hands. She smiled a strange, almost to relaxed smile and her
brown eyes fixed sternly on the two demons sitting across from her. Ruby and emerald eyes
glanced nervously at one another. It was easy to tell that Kieko's far to casual actions had a
hidden meaning.
She cleared her throat. " Hiei, Kurama, is there something you'd like to tell us?" she
asked.
Kurama gulped. "Umm. . . tell you? What in the three worlds would we have to tell you?"
Her smile widened considerably, almost to a devious grin. "Oh, I don't know, maybe you
could tell us about those little smiles you keep exchanging."
Yukina nodded, "Mhm, and the fond looks you give on another," she added.
"Yep, and let's not forget the way your voices get softer and more compassionate when
you say each other's names or speak about or to each other."
Kurama and Hiei blushed. And here, they thought they were being discrete. Of course,
they remembered then that they were dealing with two extremely observant and empathetic
women. They both decided it was no use to deny it.
Hiei sighed. "So, I guess you know," he said.
"We've known about your guy's feelings for a long time now," Keiko said.
"Oh, well, I mean, doesn't it– it doesn't freak you out?" Kurama choked out. Yukina
shook her head and Keiko shrugged.
"I think you two look cute together," Keiko said and sipped at her soda. The two blushed.
Yukina and Keiko giggled.
"Don't worry, only we know. Yusuke and Kuwabara don't have the attention span to pick
up on the subtle things," added the mother-to-be.
The four spent the rest of the day going from store to store, sometimes staying for a few
minutes, others a few hours. To Hiei, the shopping part wasn't exactly his definition of fun, but
Kurama enjoyed it. The kitsune had him try on so many different items of clothing that he was
beginning to feel like a paper doll! On the other hand, however, Hiei enjoyed watching the
people and studying the way they went about daily life. In the Makai, you always had to be on
guard and you always had to watch your back, but in the Ningenkai, it seemed as though
everyone was to wrapped up in their own little world's to do either of them. He also was happy to
be spending time with his sister as well as Keiko. As mentioned before, the two were becoming
closer friends. Best of all though, he got to be with his fox and they didn't have to hide their
affection from Yukina and Keiko anymore than they had to hide the fact that they were demons.
None-the-less, the day ended and everyone parted ways, each carrying bags, despite Hiei
and Kurama's offer to take Keiko's bags. She was just stubborn that way, though.
"Evening Mr. Minimono," said the doorman as the pair entered the building.
"Good evening, Kazahashi," greeted Kurama politely. Hiei merely nodded and smiled at
the short, elderly man, and the man did the same.
They took the elevator up to the twelfth floor and went to the familiar door, which Hiei
frowned at. He hated doors. Kurama unlocked it and they slid into the apartment. The red-head
set the bags down by the door and Hiei did the same.
"We'll take care of those later, I'm just to tired to care about them right now," he said.
Hiei shrugged. He didn't give a damn about what happened to them, all he cared about was being
able to hold his fox in his arms.
"I've gotta say, last night's activities and waking up early this morning has put a toll on
me. It's a little early, but I think I'm going to bed. Coming with me?" came the seductive
invitation. Hiei grinned.
"Yes, suddenly I'm very tired as well." And with that, he followed the youko into the bedroom.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
THE END
A.N.: There is a sequel to this story. . . . it's called Surviving Love. . . . read it and enjoy!