A Lover's Destiny

Chapter 17- The Happily Married Couple

Yusuke faked a cough.

Kuwabara ignored it and continued to kiss her.

Yukina ignored it too.

Keiko was tapping her foot as the audience watched intrigued.

Kuwabara slowly rubbed her back lovingly. Continuing. Hiei was ready to kill Kuwabaka.

His rubbing soothed Yukina. She felt like she could stay like that forever. Everyone else on the other hand thought that they would stay like that forever.

The priest cleared his throat.

Neither of them budged.

Kuwabara continued to kiss Yukina. He was using some tongue.

Hiei growled, audibly.

No one noticed. They had gotten bored and some of them had even fallen asleep.

'If they don't stop soon... Kurama better hold me back...' Hiei thought.

One old man in the front pew was drooling on the lady next to him. She appeared to be his wife.

Kuwabara continued to kiss Yukina.

Hiei growled and he had his sword hidden... somehow... he put his hand on the sheath of his sword... ready to kill Kuwabara.

Another couple in the back left because they got bored and decided they wanted to do what Yukina and Kuwabara were doing so they walked right outside of the church and did the same.

Keiko sighed.

Kurama laughed to himself. It was rather funny.

Hiei was really ready to kill Kuwabara. 'I hope Kurama holds me back...' he thought. He was seriously going to kill Kuwabara.

Yusuke was shifting in his tux. 'Man...I'm hot and this thing is itchy...can they just stop kissing now?!' he thought to himself.

Kurama held Hiei's shoulders so he wouldn't move. "Don't Hiei. You have no idea what would happen if you did somehow "slip" and kill him. Yukina would be mad at you forever."

Hiei growled under his breath. "Come on... one swipe... easy...." he mumbled and tried to take another step forward.

Kuwabara continued to kiss Yukina. He could go on forever this way.

Kurama tightened his grip on Hiei. "Don't." he said quietly...he didn't want to bother them.

Yusuke was still writhing in his clothes. 'Hurry up.' he thought.

Kuwabara continued. He wouldn't stop until Yukina stopped.

Yukina wouldn't stop until Kuwabara stopped so it seemed like it would last for an eternity.

Kurama was having trouble holding Hiei back.

'I should get them to stop before Hiei gets to Kuwabara....but how?' he thought.

Hiei kept trying to get away and kill Kuwabara.

Kuwabara continued to kiss Yukina.

Kurama let go of Hiei. "Stay there. I'll be right back." he told Hiei as he stepped forward. He whispered something to Yukina.

Yukina stopped kissing and looked straight at Hiei.

The look on his face scared her.

Hiei was scowling, looking at Kuwabara.

Hiei blinked, noticing that they were done kissing and that he had scared Yukina. He sighed and let go of his sword's hilt.

Yukina saw Hiei put it away and she was relieved.

Hiei sighed.

Yukina turned back to the priest who had nearly fallen asleep himself.

Actually, he was already asleep.

He was snoring.

Yukina tilted her head.

Yusuke cleared his throat this time.

Hiei blinked.

The pries jolted awake. 'Ahem...erm...Now..." he said. 'Where was I again?' he thought.

'Oh yes...here.' he thought pointing to a place in his little marriage ceremony book thingy.

"I now present to you...Yukina and Kazuma Kuwabara!" he said loudly as both of them turned around to the audience.

Kuwabara smiled. Hiei hated the idea but supported Yukina.

Yukina smiled beautifully. Everyone was taking pictures. They were all relieved that the whole..."kissing thing" was over.

Hiei was even more relieved.

Everyone let out a great sigh as Yukina and Kuwabara walked down the aisle together.

Hiei smiled a bit... happy to see Yukina happy...

Kuwabara was very happy and so was Yukina.

Hiei saw everyone else happy and it made him a bit sick. 'Too much cheer!! ' he thought.

Everyone started throwing rice at Yukina and Kuwabara. It was a common wedding tradition. At most weddings it was either that or blow bubbles and get yourself all sticky.

Rice was prettier anyway.

Yukina smiled. She walked holding Kuwabara's hand. This had to be the happiest time of her life.

Kuwabara smiled and continued to walk. He was so happy.

When they got outside there was a white limo waiting for them. Yukina held up her dress so it wouldn't get dirty.

Yukina climbed into the limo. It was VERY spacious inside.

Kuwabara climbed into the limo also. Smiling.

He shut the door.

The limo started off. On the back there was a large sign that apparently Yusuke had put on it that said, "Just Married and Lovin' It"

Yukina had to laugh. She began to think maybe their kiss HAD lasted a bit too long.

But it didn't matter. It was well worth it.

Kuwabara didn't think that. He didn't care.

That night they had a reception at Kurama's house. Everyone brought all sorts of foods and there was LOTS of socializing going on there. Especially cause half of the people there were friends of either Keiko or Kurama...most the others didn't have too many friends.

Hiei and Hikari and Naturo sat in one corner. They didn't feel like socializing.

Kurama walked over to them with 2 glasses of wine in his hand. He handed one to Hiei and one to Hikari. 'Knowing Naturo, he'll probably want one too.' he thought as he laughed.

Hikari smiled. "Thank you" she said and sipped the wine. Hiei smiled slightly and sipped at it a bit.

Kurama smiled and went back to talk to Yukina and Kuwabara.

'So, where are you guys going to live?" he asked both of them.

Yukina looked at Kuwabara when she started talking. "We were thinking about having me come to live with Kazuma for a while. Maybe sometime we can get our own house but i guess a house with just Shizuru, Kazuma and I would be less crowded then Me remaining at your house." she said.

Kuwabara smiled. He kissed Yukina's forehead.

Yukina laughed. "Alright alright silly. Well...we'd better close down the shop for the night..." she said looking at the clock on the wall. "It's nearly 12:00. I didn't plan for the reception to last this long."

Kuwabara smiled and nodded.

Naturo was already asleep.

Everyone was out of the house at 12:30 sharp. Yukina was in her room packing up her things to bring them to Kuwabara's house. She really didn't have much. Most of her other belongings were still in the world of ice. But now it seemed like she would never get the opportunity to visit there ever again. She would probably be shunned because she married a mere ningen fool.

She was sad about that but that was the only thing that made her sad. Every other part of her being was truly happy and nothing could ruin her perfect day.

Kuwabara came up and helped her pack. Smiling.

Yukina and Kuwabara finished up. Her suitcase was pretty small considering the amount of stuff she had.

Hikari was asleep. Hiei picked Hikari up and in Hikari's arms, Naturo was.

Kuwabara smiled softly. Happy.

Yukina held the suitcase in one hand and Kuwabara's hand in her other. She walked towards the door.

"I'll see you guys later." Kurama said happily.

Kuwabara smiled. "Bye" he said and walked out of Kurama's house to his own house, Yukina by his side still holding hands.

Kuwabara soon made it to his house and opened the door. He walked inside slowly. Smiling.

Yukina smiled nervously. She would have to get used to this house now.

Kuwabara smiled. "So... we can bring your stuff up to my room" he said smiling. He made his way up the stairs slowly. Smiling.

Yukina smile and followed.

Kuwabara soon made it up to his room. In his room... there was a new king size bed which he just bought since he knew Yukina would be staying with him.

Yukina smiled. The room needed to be cleaned a bit but other than that it was perfect.

Kuwabara smiled.

Yukina set her stuff down in the corner. She started unpacking and putting the stuff into an empty drawer that he had also bought recently.

Kuwabara smiled again.

Yukina finished and laid on the bed. She was terribly exhausted.

Kuwabara laid on the bed also. He hugged her to him. Smiling.

Yukina cuddled with him.

He was so...warm.

Kuwabara held her close.

Yukina smiled and fell asleep.

Kuwabara fell asleep also.

*the next morning*

Kuwabara woke up.

He yawned and got up and walked over to the table. He took something from the table.

Yukina woke up too. She looked at Kuwabara, confused a bit.

Kuwabara smiled. "I have a present for you... well us."

Yukina tilted her head. "What is it Kazuma?" she asked curiously.

"For our honey-moon... I got tickets for us to go to iceland" he said with a smile. ((grr... that was where they were going to go right? yea... lol))

Yukina was overjoyed.

She jumped out of bed and ran towards Kuwabara. She hugged him tightly around the neck. "Thank you so much Kazuma." she whispered sweetly.

"Welcome Yukina" he said with a smile. He hugged her, smiling.

Yukina laughed. "When do we leave?"

"Tomorrow at 9 in the morning." He responded.

Yukina smiled. "Sounds wonderful. I wonder what Iceland is like?" she said.

Kuwabara smiled.

Yukina got dressed. She had gotten some new Kimonos as wedding presents. Quite a few actually. She put on one of the new ones. "How do I look?" she asked Kuwabara sweetly.

"Very nice" he said with a smile.

Yukina smiled too. "Thank you Kazuma."

"Your welcome Yukina"

Yukina sighed. " I think we should go get some breakfast. Don't you?"

He smiled. "Yes... I can make us something if you like or we can go out for some food"

"Go out? Like...to where?" she asked. She still wasn't all familiar with the restaurants in the area.

"Let's go to Mc Donalds" he said with a smile.

Yukina nodded. "Alright."

Kuwabara took his hand in hers. He started to walk out of the room. Smiling.

Yukina leaned into him as they walked.

*after they ate*

Yukina and Kuwabara walked out of McDonalds.

Yukina smiled. "I can't say I've ever had food like that."

Kuwabara chuckled.

Yukina grasped his hand again. "I think we should go see Hikari, Hiei and the others. Don't you think?" she suggested.

"I guess" he said.

Yukina could tell he was a bit nervous. "Don't worry. I think Hiei is alright now. I don't think he'll do anything drastic this time." she reassured him.

Kuwabara nodded.

Yukina and Kuwabara walked down the sidewalk till they reached Kurama's house.

Yukina knocked on the door.

Kurama was still asleep and he didn't hear.

Hikari blinked and heard the knock. She came down and opened the door.

Hiei followed her leaving Naturo in his crib.

Hikari smiled as she saw Kuwabara and Yukina. "Hello" she said moving so Kuwabara and Yukina could come in.

Yukina smiled at Hikari. "Hello. How was your night?" she asked sweetly.

"Good" she said with a smile.

Yukina nodded. "Ours too."

Kuwabara was right next to Yukina. Holding her gently, an arm around her waist.

"Oh...Kazuma. Tell them where we're going for our honeymoon." she said glancing at Hiei who had just shown up behind Hikari.

"We're going to Iceland" he said with a smile.

Hiei stepped back a little. He still wasn't too happy with Kuwabara.

Yukina's smile faded a little.

Hiei noticed and eased up a bit.

Kuwabara hadn't noticed.

Hikari had and glared a little at Hiei.

Hiei sighed and walked over next to Hikari. He pulled her into him a bit as if saying 'I'm sorry' which were words that rarely ever came out of his mouth.

Hikari smiled a bit.

Kuwabara held Yukina close. Smiling.

Yukina giggled and held his hand. " May I see Naturo?" she asked Hikari kindly. "I've missed him a lot since last night."

Hikari smiled. "Sure. He's upstairs" she began to go upstairs.

Yukina followed, pulling Kuwabara behind her.

Hiei followed all of them. He was glaring at Kuwabara but no one noticed.

Soon... Hikari and the rest got up to where Naturo was.

Hikari opened the door. Naturo was boredily jumping on the bed. Somehow... he got out of the crib.

Yukina smiled and went and sat on the bed next to him.

She grabbed him around the waist and sat him in her lap. "How are you today sweet heart?" she asked him sweetly kissing his cheek.

Naturo smiled. "Hello... I'm bored"

Yukina smiled. "Would you like to go somewhere? I'm sure there's something fun we could do." she suggested.

"I want to go anywhere..." he said and flopped down into her lap so he was laying. He looked up at her and blinked, looking EXTREMELY cute.

Yukina couldn't help but laugh. She kissed his cheek again. "Alright then. " she said. " Does anyone have any ideas? "

Kuwabara and Hikari had no ideas... same with Naturo.

Hiei thought hard. He remembered seeing this place with a large structure in the back. There were ningen children playing on it. 'Curse those ningens...' he thought.

He shifted a bit.

Yukina noticed. "Hiei? Do you have an idea?"

Hiei frowned. "I don't want my son playing with ningens. But I do know of a place."

Yukina was curious. "Where?"

Hikari listened.

"It's down at the end of the road. There are things that those children were swinging on and sliding down...it looked like something he would want to do." he muttered.

Yukina smiled.

"I think I know what you're talking about."

Naturo blinked.

Yukina stood and carried Naturo with her. "Let's go." she whispered. "You're going to go have some fun. It's not fair keeping you cooped up inside here all the time."

Naturo smiled. Happy.

They walked to the playground. Hiei had been manipulated into going with them. He really didn't want to.

Hikari followed behind Yukina. Smiling.

They reached the playground and Yukina sat Naturo on top of the slide.

Hiei went and sat on a bench. He didn't want to have anything to do with ningens.

Naturo slid down the slide, laughing. Having fun.

Yukina smiled. She was overjoyed to see him happy like that.

Hikari was even more overjoyed then Yukina since... Naturo sort-of was her kid...

Yukina left Naturo with Hikari for a bit. She walked over and sat down next to Hiei.

Hikari watched Naturo climb the slide's ladder and then slide down it.

Yukina looked at Hiei. "Are you alright?" she asked a bit concerned.

Hiei tried to ignore her.

Hikari watched Yukina and Hiei silently.

She had great hearing so she listened quietly.

Yukina continued to pester him. She wanted a straight answer.

Hikari listened still.

Hiei sighed. "Nothing...I just don't like ningen customs...I'd much rrather be training him or something but the last time I did that, Hikari got mad at me because of a tiny insignificant cut."

Hikari frowned, listening.

'I'm sorry but when there is a cut on his head I worry! ' Hikari thought madly.

She went back to watching Naturo. But still listening.

Hiei glanced over at her but quickly turned away. He wasn't mad at her anymore but he was still a little ticked about that whole situation.

Hikari was mad at him now. A mother always does care about when their kid gets a cut. She continued to look away.

She was more hurt then anything that Hiei didn't even care that she had gotten hurt and was also hurt that he didn't even talk to her about it.

Hiei sighed when he saw the look on her face. He didn't feel like being mad at her now.

Hikari just continued to looked away. She watched Naturo play.

Yukina was nervous looking at Hiei. She knew there was something wrong with his relationship with Hikari and she wanted to help patch it up.

Naturo saw Hikari was sad and he ran over to her. "Mommy... what's wrong?" he asked her.

Hiei's attention drifted to Hikari.

Hikari just shook her head. "Nothing... everything's fine..." she mumbled.

Naturo frowned. "Something is wrong"

"Just... that your father and me aren't exactly seeing eye to eye right now..." she mumbled.

Naturo sighed. He didn't know what to say so he jumped into Hikari's lap and sat down in it.

Hiei just continued to stare at Hikari. He was feeling a bit uncomfortable at this point and Yukina could tell.

A tear slipped down Hikari's face. She quickly wiped it away.

Hiei stood up. He didn't like the distance so he walked over next to her.

He picked her up as well as Naturo.

Hikari quickly moved out of his arms.

Hiei's eyes widened.

Hikari moved away from Hiei a bit.

Hiei felt offended.

Hikari felt terrible. She felt like Hiei didn't love her...

She felt that he was only acting nice to her so he could make Yukina happy.

"I...l-love....y-you..." he muttered quietly. He thought she hated him.

Hikari looked at Naturo. "Naturo g-go to Yukina" she said. Naturo sighed and nodded and went over to Yukina. Hikari looked at Hiei. "N-no you don't... y-you just w-want to m-make Yukina h-happy so you a-act like y-you love m-me..."

Tears fell down her face.

Hiei was getting upset...not upset like crying...but upset because of what Hikari thought of him.

"That's not it at all..." he tried to reassure her.

"Y-yes it i-is..." she said, not looking him in the eyes. She moved more away from him.

Hiei sighed. "It's not true...and I don't understand why you wont believe me..."

She didn't say anything.

She whimpered, sad.

Hiei moved a little closer. All he wanted was to be closer to her...but she was pushing him away. It was all very confusing to him.

She didn't move away this time...

Hiei held her in his arms. He wanted her to feel safe with him.

Yukina was down the road by now with Naturo.

She figured he didn't need to see it.

She nuzzled into him. "D-do you r-really l-love me?" she asked him.

Hiei nodded. "Yes."

Hikari smiled softly and kissed his cheek.

Hiei smiled and held her closer.

Hikari nuzzled more into him.

He kissed her lips.

She returned the kiss.

Hiei stroked her sides gently.

Her lips parted a bit, continuing to kiss him. Her hands on his chest.

Hiei savored the moment.

He loved her so much.

Hikari loved him more then he could ever imagine. She continued to kiss him.

Hiei didn't know when to stop. He was afraid that if stopped, she might think he didn't love her.

Hikari continued to kiss him and finally pulled back.

Hiei smiled. She wasn't mad at him at all. He realized this finally.

"I'm sorry about earlier Hikari." he admitted.

Hikari smiled softly. "Nothing to be sorry for...I just don't understand how you could ever love me so I sometimes think you don't love me..."

Hiei smiled slightly. "I don't see how I couldn't love you." he said. But he began to think...'What the...how could I have said something so sweet? I'm getting soft.'

Hikari smiled. 'Did he really mean that? Or did he think if he just showed himself going a bit soft that it would make me happy...'

Hiei nuzzled her cheek. He knew sort of what she was thinking.

"I...really do love you." he said.

Hikari smiled softly.

She kissed his neck once.

Hiei did the same to her.

He, by this time was sitting on the bench with Hikari in his lap.

Hikari put her head to his chest, happy.

She ran her hands over his chest lightly.

Hiei kissed her forehead softly.

Hiei decided they'd better be getting back to Kurama's house. "It was kind of rude of us to leave Naturo with Yukina don't you think?" he said smiling.

Hikari nodded. "Yea... we should go back" she said with a smile on her face.

Hiei stood up and carried Hikari all the way back to Kurama's house.