"The world is a cruel place, isn't it Kurama?" The tone in Shizuru's voice remained glum.
"What makes you say that Shizuru?" Kurama looks at her with curiosity.
"I am alone once again. The world and its people have taken everything from me. I have nothing left." She maintains the staring at the inside of her cup.
"What do you mean?" What happened to Kuwabara?" asked Kurama with eagerness.
"My brother….is gone. Kazuma left to go after Yukina in her world."
"You mean….Kuwabara's living with Yukina-chan in the ice world? But…he won't survive for long." Kurama sounded very concerned and puzzled.
"Kazuma found a way to stay with her there….He'll never come back to me…." A tear forms from one of Shizuru's russet eyes and falls into her tea. The ripple effect causes the tealeaf to move.
"I see…Well, you didn't completely lose everything. You still have your friends." Kurama tries to comfort her with that thought.
"No…ever since Yusuke and Keiko got married, they have been spending as much time as possible with each other. Hiei…well, I'm not too close with him. Botan is always with Koenma and Genkai is so busy making her will that she wouldn't want anyone around. All I have left is…well…you." Shizuru wipes her face free of the tears and puts her cup on the table.
"Ah……" Kurama picks up his own teacup and sips it. He sits back and straightens his back. "I'm sorry your brother's gone. But…"
Shizuru looks up at Kurama. "But?"
"But my life is my work. And if it's not work, it's my mother. I'm always out; I'm rarely at home. I wouldn't be able to spend time with you." Kurama speaks the truth. But if he did have the time, he'd spend it with his friends.
"Oh…" said Shizuru, sounding disappointed.
"I'm sorry Shizuru. I truly am." Kurama drinks the rest of his tea.
"It's all right Kurama. I mean, you have your life to live. You have responsibilities and such. I have nothing. "Shizuru looks down once again.
Kurama looks outside. "It's getting late. I must go to bed and rest. I have work tomorrow." He stands up. "Hang in there Shizuru. I'm sure you'll find something." He smiles at her. "Oyasumi."
Kurama starts to walk to his room. Once he passes by Shizuru, she grabs his shirt and holds it tightly. "Matte ne!"
"Huh?" Kurama looks down at her. "Nani?"
"Please…don't go just yet Kurama…Stay here for a while…" Shizuru looks down at the navy blue carpet.
"I can't. I'm sorry but I must rest." Kurama tries gently ease his way free from Shizuru's grip but can't. "Please Shizuru, let me go."
"Please…" She looks up at Kurama with tear-filled eyes. "I don't…want to be alone tonight…you're all I've got left….I don't want to lose you too…."
Kurama looks down at Shizuru with amazement. A sudden wave of emotions hit him once he set his gaze onto her.
It's like…my prayers have been answered. Shizuru was sent here, to relieve me of my loneliness…
Kurama and Shizuru stare at each other for minutes that seemed like an eternity. Each having feelings for one another that they never had before.
Kurama sits down next to Shizuru. He holds her hand that's gripped onto his shirt. Both continue to look intently at each other till another move is made.
Kurama moves towards Shizuru, getting closer to her. Then, out of instinct, he wraps his arms around her. Shizuru, in turn, welcomes his embrace.
"Don't worry Shizuru….I'll never leave you."
Cuteness! They are together! Anyone see that coming? I sure didn't. he he I kid I kid. Hope u enjoyed it because there's plenty more where that came from. It's just getting started.
