Chapter 10: Full Bloom
Kurama knocked on Karen's door. He had promised her to get her and take her to see the full bloom. It was fifteen minutes until midnight, and here he was, getting her.
Karen opened the door. After remembering what they were doing, she followed him out to the clearing.
Kurama covered Karen's eyes until the moment came… he removed his hands.
Karen was too awed to even gasp. It was much more beautiful than before.
The only source of light was the nearly full moon. It was a cloudless night, so everything was illuminated with the pale light.
"It's so beautiful," Karen whispered. She walked around, admiring every little plant.
Kurama walked up behind her. "I'm glad you think so."
"You put so much work in it…" Karen turned around, right into Kurama's arms.
Kurama smiled and put his arms around Karen's waist.
Karen didn't know what to say, or do for that matter. She looked into Kurama's emerald eyes.
Kurama leaned down, and his lips met Karen's.
Karen's arms curled around Kurama's neck. She returned the soft kiss, and it became more passionate.
When they paused for a breath, Kurama told Karen, "You are so amazing, I never want to leave your side."
Karen blushed. "I never though I'd kiss someone from a TV show, no offense."
"None taken." Kurama smiled.
Karen shivered. A breeze had picked up, and it was quite chilly.
"Let's go inside now; it's cold out here," Kurama added. He too was cold.
Kurama led Karen back to the castle, her hand in his.
Outside of Karen's door, Kurama leaned down to give Karen a kiss goodnight.
When his lips met hers, they both heard Kris's door open quietly. She crept out and closed the door quietly before seeing them.
Kris looked surprised. "I didn't mean to interrupt," she whispered. She crept away quietly.
"She's not supposed…" Karen opened Kris's door. Hiei had been made to stay in her room also. He was asleep on the bed.
"Should we wake him?" Karen asked, worried.
"I'm sure she'll be fine. She just wants privacy."
Karen quietly shut the door and walked up to Kurama.
They kissed goodnight, and Karen went in her room.
Kurama walked past Kris's door and Hiei charged out.
Kurama caught the fire demon. "She just wants privacy."
Hiei nodded sleepily. He went back inside the room.
Kurama went to his room and fell asleep instantly.
