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How It All Began
FIRST DATE AND THE DECISION
(Kurama's POV)
I blinked, obviously surprised. Joy and confusion engulfed me as I smiled widely at him, displaying my enthusiasm at the recent revelations. I stood up again, pulling him up along with me, as our hands were locked together. This was, perhaps, the happiest moment of my life. I said to him, "Hiei, would you..." I paused, making sure the words that came out of my mouth were exactly how I wanted to be. "Come to dinner with me?"
The reply I got from him was his normal "Hn." I took that as a yes. I was overjoyed as I pulled him to a nice place to eat.
(Hiei's POV)
I was thoroughly surprised at his request, and the first thing that came to mind was 'hn' though afterwards I wanted to say something like, 'yes, I would.' I was glad that he asked me though. Then, I though to myself [Isn't this what ningens call...dates?] I would have to ask Kurama later. Then, I wondered how Yusuke and Kuwabara would react to this news. I was pretty sure Kuwabara would disapprove (not that I care), and Yusuke – well, who knew? Then again, I didn't exactly plan on telling them...If Kurama wanted to, fine, he could do it.
(Kurama's POV)
I glanced down at Hiei was we slowed down to a walk. We were now in a large crowd. He seemed to be deep in thought. I wondered what he was thinking, but made no move to find out. If he wanted to tell me, he would tell me. Then my thoughts move onto Kuwabara and Yusuke. Telling them wouldn't be wise, as Kuwabara has been raised in an anti-shonen-ai family, and Yusuke wouldn't let either of us hear the last of it. We finally reach the restaurant, and I pull Hiei inside. It wasn't too fancy, but it didn't have too many customers either. I watched Hiei look around with interest.
(Hiei's POV)
When we got into the restaurant, I glanced around. It didn't have many baka ningens, and that was definitely a good sign. We were seated, and after the waitress took our order, I blurted out, "How long?" I looked at him.
(Kurama's POV)
"How long...what?" I replied casually, though I suspected I already knew what he was trying to say. He replied a bit quieter, "How long have you...felt this way towards me?" I presumed he was embarrassed to use the word 'love.' I smiled at him. "Oh...quite awhile, I suppose." My smile did not waver. I chuckled when a blush crept on to his face. "And you?" I asked to keep the conversation going.
(Hiei's POV)
I stiffened at this question. Truthfully, I didn't know myself. So, I replied honestly. "I don't know." The food was set down. I looked at it, and began eating. I was really hungry; I hadn't eaten for awhile. I soon started wondering how long our relationship would last. I know I shouldn't think about that yet, but being rejected all my life made me ponder that. I noticed Kurama looking at me. "What?" I asked in a gruff voice. It made me feel uncomfortable.
(Kurama's POV)
I cleared my throat when Hiei asked "what?" I asked for the THIRD time, "Would you like to stay at my house tonight?" [What was he thinking about?] I waited patiently as he considered. Then, he nodded once. I smiled and began on my meal.
====later, at Kurama's House====
(Kurama's POV)
I put down a futon for Hiei as he stares out the window, seated in the window frame, one knee bent and the other hanging. He was watching the rain silently. I was curious as to what was going on inside his head. I sat down on my bed. I wished Hiei would sleep on the bed next to me, but he most likely wasn't ready for that. I didn't want to rush him. Hiei turned to me.
(Hiei's POV)
I turned to Kurama to ask a question: "Should we tell Yusuke and the fool?" I was referring to Kuwabara, of course. I didn't hate him as much as some may think, but I definitely considered him inferior. I looked at the futon – where I'd be sleeping that night. I was disappointed that I couldn't sleep with Kurama, but at the same time, I know that he wasn't ready yet. I look at Kurama expectantly, demanding an answer.
(Kurama's POV)
I answered, "We shouldn't – who knows how they'll react? I wouldn't want to take chances." Hiei nodded in agreement. He stepped down from the window frame and sat down on the futon, putting his sheathed katana next to him. He yawned slightly. I smiled, watching him as he fell to sleep on the futon. I also fell asleep. It was late. 11:47 pm.
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Preview of next chapter: Yusuke and Kuwabara find out; how will they react to this discovery?