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So without further ado, here is:
Chapter 11: Who I Am
Song: Who I Am
By Jessica Andrews
Dedicated to: AlibisDragonDisclaimer: I do not own YYH or the song Who I Am by Jessica Andrews.
'thinking'
(Song)
Kuwabara looked out the window and down at the party. There were three reasons to celebrate. First was to officially welcome home the two demons and half demon from being gone for three years. The second was a celebration for finally ending both Toguro brothers and Karasu's threat on both the world and Kuwabara. However the last out of the three was the most important. It was to celebrate Yusuke Urameshi and Kazuma Kuwabara finally becoming a couple.
Kuwabara smiled as he watched Botan, wearing a party hat, go up to Hiei and blow one of those noise makers in his face. He glared at her, but it turned into a smirk when Bui appeared next to the fire demon.
'Never thought I'd see the shrimp hook up with Bui in a million years.'
(If I live to be a
hundred
And never see the seven wonders
That'll be alright)
Kuwabara looked around the yard and saw everyone was there. Kurama, Yukina, Genkai, even Koenma in his teenage form was able to make it to the party. He was talking to Kuwabara's dad at the moment.
'Probably wondering which department of government he works for.' chuckled Kuwabara.
Both of his parents knew a little of what happened, but of course didn't know the full story. What they heard was Kuwabara was kidnapped by some secret agents from an enemy country and tried to force information out of him. However, Kuwabara was loyal and didn't reveal anything to them.
Kuwabara's father had already demanded a metal to be given to his son for his bravery, which was basically the main reason Koenma had to attend this party.
(If I don't make
it to the big leagues
If I never win a Grammy
I'm gonna be just
fine)
Kuwabara smiled as he felt two arms wrap around his stomach.
(Cause I know exactly who I am)
He turned and looked down into those chocolate brown eyes, which looked deeply into Kuwabara almond colored eyes.
"Hey there? Why aren't you at the party?" asks Yusuke.
"Everyone's asking for you; heck even grandma's been asking where you are." Grins Yusuke.
(I am Rosemary's
granddaughter
The spitting image of my father)
Kuwabara looks at Yusuke.
"I know. It's just I don't feel like I deserve this, ya know? I mean it's basically all a lie. My mom is all proud and stuff that I was brave….but if she knew the truth…." Kuwabara drifted off, and couldn't look his love in the face.
(And when the day
is done
My momma's still my biggest fan)
Yusuke frowned.
"Hey, it's not a total lie. I mean you did kick Ani's asX all by your self, and you kind of saved the country, or more like the world!" he smiled as Kuwabara turned to look back at Yusuke.
(Sometimes I'm
clueless and I'm clumsy
But I've got friends who love me)
"You were able to look past all your fear and kick Ani's sorry asX straight to limbo! You're parents should be proud! I know I am."
Yusuke smiled and gently touched Kuwabara's cheek, which was now the color red.
(And they know
just where I stand
It's all a part of me
And that's who I am)
Yusuke gently pulled Kuwabara's head down and was about to show his love how proud he was of him when Shizuru came right in.
"Will you two stop making out for one second and get yer asXes down stairs." She says, taking a drag on her cigarette and leaning inside the door.
Kuwabara jumped and feel backwards on his butt, while Yusuke tried to catch him ended up falling in his lap. Yusuke sat up and glared at Shizuru.
"Haven't you ever heard of knocking!" shouts Yusuke.
Shizuru takes another puff.
"I don't need to knock. This is my house after all."
"Yeah, but it's my room!" shouts Kuwabara.
"And your point is?" she asks.
"That you should knock before comin in my room!" he shouted.
Shizuru takes another puff and walks into the room. When she comes out she's dragging two yelling and kicking boys down the stairs and out the back.
(So when I make
big mistake
When I fall flat on my face
I know I'll be
alright)
Everyone laughed as they witnessed Shizuru literally toss both boys out the door. Kuwabara landed on his face, while Yusuke landed on his stomach.
"Ow…" was heard from both boys before they sat up.
"Yusuke…?"
Everyone turned to see a crying Keiko walking up to Yusuke.
He looked at her, guilt in his eyes for making her cry.
Yusuke looks at her.
"Keiko…I…."
"It's ok….I….I understand…" she says, her tears still flowing down her face.
Kuwabara looked at the crying girl and felt a pain in his heart.
"I think I always knew deep down that we were only going to be friends. But…I was selfish and thought if I tried hard enough I could change that…I…I really do love you Yusuke…but if you truly love Kuwabara-kun…then…then I just hope that we can still be friends…" she covers her face and cries.
(Should my tender
heart be broken
I will cry those teardrops knowin'
I will be
just fine)
Keiko sighed as she felt herself brought into a hug and looked up. She gasped to find that it was Kuwabara who had embraced her.
"I'm sorry Miss Keiko-chan…I'm sorry that I hurt you by taking Urameshi…but you don't have to worry about him still being your friend, cause I would kick his as…his butt if he stopped being friends with such a nice and sweet girl like you." Kuwabara smiled at Keiko who sniffed and was able to give a weak smile back.
"Thank you Kuwabara-kun…"
('Cause nothin' changes who I am)
Yusuke just stared at the sight. A smile came to his lips as he saw Kuwabara gently took his childhood friend's hand and led her over to where he still sat on the ground.
'He's a saint…I swear…not an evil bone in his whole body…' thinks Yusuke as he gets up and embraces his friend who was a girl.
She sighed and smiled as her fears had been replaced with knowing she still had his friendship.
(I'm a saint
and I'm a sinner
I'm a loser, I'm a winner)
Keiko lets go and looks up at Yusuke.
"I'm truly happy for you…the both of you." She then turns and gave Kuwabara a hug, which caught the large man off guard, but he smiled as he hugged the girl he had thought of as a little sister.
'I'm definitely lucky to have these guys.' He thinks.
(I'm am steady and
unstable
I am young but I'm able)
After the little moment, Genkai cleared her throat.
"It's late. I'm too old and tired to deal with you kids. Good night." She said with a smirk.
"I must be going too. Goodnight Kazuma. I am very happy for you. I hope you come and visit still." says Yukina.
Kuwabara smiled and hugged her.
"Of course. Goodnight Yukina-chan."
"I better go too…I really am happy for you too…..though I still want to see you in class tomorrow Kuwabara-kun." says Keiko, looking at Kuwabara, who was waving to Yukina who was leaving.
"Of course Miss Keiko-chan, I'm gonna graduate!" he said, his eyes filled with determination.
"Reminds me of a younger you, doesn't it Kazuma?" says Mrs. Kuwabara, who was leaning against Mr. Kuwabara's chest.
He grins.
"Yup…that's my boy."
(I am
Rosemary's granddaughter
The spitting image of my father)
Keiko gave Yusuke one last hug and left. The sun was almost gone and almost everyone had left already. The only ones still left were Kurama, Hiei, Bui, Koenma, and Yusuke. Botan had to leave early because of her duties to being the guide to the Sanzu Riveri. i
Mrs. Kuwabara walked up to her son and hugged him.
"I'm so proud of you. You are everything a mother could want for a son."
She then kissed his cheek.
"I'm so happy you found someone who you truly love and who loves you back."
She looks at Yusuke, still holding her son.
"I know that you will watch over my boy and I know you really love him."
She walked over to Yusuke and hugged a shocked Yusuke.
"Please keep him safe and please make him happy." She whispered in his ear for only him to hear.
Yusuke looked at her and gave her a warm smile before returning the hug.
"I promise."
(And when the day
is done
My momma's still my biggest fan)
Mr. and Mrs. Kuwabara gave their son on last hug and wished everyone a goodnight. Shizuru had also turned in after giving Kuwabara a hug, which shocked everyone.
After the guys were finally left alone, they began to talk about everything that had happened over the last couple of days. They talked for hours until it was finally time for everyone to go home.
"I must go. I would stay longer, but I promised my mother I would drop by and say hi." says Kurama.
"I'll come and visit you soon Kuwabara-kun." He then left.
"It's been….fun, but I have to go back and patrol. I've spent too much time here." Hiei said.
He looked at Bui who smiled and turned to the rest of the group.
"It was a pleasure to 'hang' with you all. I also apologize for earlier Kuwabara. I would have helped you, but it would have blown my cover."
Kuwabara smiled.
"It's fine. You did a good job too, cause I never would have guessed." laughed Kuwabara.
"Hn, exactly. You're too stupid." smirked Hiei, though his voice wasn't as harsh as normal.
"Can it Hiei." Kuwabara said, though he himself had less fire to his words.
"Later." Bui says and both of them vanish.
Koenma was the last one to get up.
"Well, I have paper work to do. I hope the next time I see you guys is on a good note."
He shakes both Yusuke and Kuwabara's hands and then opened a portal.
"I'll see you around." He then walked through the portal.
(Sometimes I'm
clueless and I'm clumsy
But I've got friends who love me)
Kuwabara felt someone pull him into their lap. Yusuke held Kuwabara's upper body in his lap, while Kuwabara's legs rested on the chair he was just sitting in. Yusuke laid his head on top of Kuwabara's and sighed with contentment.
Kuwabara closed his eyes and sighed. He was happy. He felt like his life was finally coming together, like everything would be fine. He snuggled closer to Yusuke, who was glad to hold his love closer to his body.
(And they know
just where I stand
It's all a part of me)
Yusuke smiled as he closed his eyes and pulled Kuwabara closer. They fell asleep in each other's arms; without a care in the world.
(And that's who I am)
Well… that's it . Read and review. Thank you to everyone who read this story and especially to those of you who reviewed. I will miss you all! I hope to see you at my other fic.
(smiles) Hope to see you all later!
iThe Sanzu River means "The River of Three Crossings." In the original Japanese edition, Botan is the guide of the Sanzu River, the Japanese equivalent of the many rivers of the underworld in world myth (such as the River Styx and the River Lethe in Greek myth.) Traditionally, dead people with many sins must swim across the deep water, people with a few sins must ford through the rapids, while people without sin may cross the river on a convenient bridge.