Kurama's Younger Sister, Kurumi
Chapter 11: A Bouquet of Roses
The delicious smell of teriyaki chicken filled the kitchen air, and Yusuke was more than starving. He sat at the table and gave a wide grin.
"Oh, Kuru-chan, when will dinner be ready?"
"Soon, I hope." Kurama sweetly informed. Hiei was now also at the table. Quiet moans groaned from Yusuke's stomach, obviously irritating Hiei.
"Why didn't you have a snack earlier?"
"I did, but that was at six 'o clock! It's eight at night!" Yusuke exclaimed. Hiei shrugged and looked at the shapely silhouette of Kurama; wondering how much longer until the food would be served.
"You could give him an estimate, Kurumi." Hiei offered.
"Ten minutes," Kurama tried, and gave an apologetic smile.
"I want food now!" Yusuke ordered-Hiei reclaimed the wooden samurai stick from under the table and whacked Yusuke in the forehead, "Mind your words. There's no need to be shouting."
Yusuke narrowed his at Hiei, then gave up and leaned back.
Botan started setting the plates and giggled, "Boys will be boys!" Unless they're Kurama! Heehee! She thought playfully.
The teriyaki was almost done, when knock at the door aroused them. He jumped lightly, then set the spices, he was using, down. Yusuke hopped out of his seat, "I'll get it!" In a huffy walk, he reached the door and opened it.
Tashi stood in the doorway, hands behind his back, "Is, Kurumi here?"
"What's it to you?" Yusuke argued, but got pushed out of the way. Tashi walked in and found the kitchen.
Kurama felt his heart in his throat, beating and pumping blood through his ears. He grabbed the knife and prepared for battle. He kept his eyes on Tashi's strong expression, then flushed a scarlet red when Tashi fell down to one knee.
"Kurumi," Tashi started, and Kurama tried to push the thoughts away. No, he wouldn't ask that-the question! He hardly knows me! He wouldn't? Okay, okay, how would I ask the girl of my dreams?... By dropping down on one knee-
Tashi pulled a bouquet of roses out from behind his back and grabbed Kurama's slim hand, "These are specially for you, Kurumi."
Kurama flushed deeper as the room went quiet. I am so embarrassed!!! Botan nudged him a little and he accepted the bouquet.
"Thank you," Kurama's soft voice spilled, "So much! Hehe! These are beautiful!"
Tashi closed his eyes and nodded, "You're welcome. I knew you'd like them."
Kurama let out a small sigh as the room seemed to calm, but flushed again with Tashi's new words, "You're so beautiful, Kurumi. These roses, although gorgeous and full of radiant life, cannot be compared to you. If you were a rose, something that could be sold, you'd be priceless."
Kurama didn't like Tashi, but even so, his words made Kurama's heart flutter.
"I'll see you later, I'm still searching for Kurama, good night." With that, Tashi took off. The room was quiet, again, and Kurama was frozen stiff.
TBC Tsuzuku