The Childhood Friend of Kurama Part 28: Kurama's Anniversary Plans and Hiei's Questions
I woke up and smiled as I saw Ayame sleeping with her head on my chest. Considering what happened the other night, she has a right to some extra sleep. My face lit up slightly as I recalled my idea to make up for lost time. She may not remember what today symbolizes, but I do. Today was the anniversary of the first time we met as children. I had the idea figured out the other night and wanted to surprise her with it.
'I hope she likes my surprise.'
I got out of bed ,making sure not to wake her, then showered and dressed. Once in the living room, I raised an eyebrow as I saw Koenma.
"Koenma, aren't you usually in the office at this early hour?"
"Usually, but today is a slow day so I'm going in a little later than usual. Why are you up so early?"
"I have a surprise planned for Ayame and need to get it ready. I need to go to Human World in order to do so."
Now, it was Koenma's turn to raise an eyebrow. I laughed and poured myself a cup of hot tea.
"I wish to make up for lost time. Today happens to be the first time we met as children, and I consider it a special day for the two of us."
"I see. Well, I hope it all works out for you."
After arriving in Human World, I headed to the park where I first met Ayame. I smirked as I began thinking of her reaction to such a surprise.
"I'm positive she'll remember this for a long time."
Ayame's POV:
I woke to see Kurama wasn't beside me. I got dressed and picked up a note I saw on his pillow.
Ayame, I woke early so I could prepare the surprise I told you of at Hiei and Yukina's birthday celebration. I left another note for you in the living room with some instructions to follow. I am awaiting your arrival, my mate. -Kurama
I smiled and put the note away. After arriving downstairs, I noticed Hiei was with Keikoku looking out the window.
"Mama."
"Yes, Keikoku?"
"I just saw Father leave. Where is he going?"
"He is preparing to surprise me with something. He had to go to Human World to do it."
"Can I come?"
Before I could answer, Hiei stood up.
"I doubt you'd be able to, Keikoku. It's a private time for your mother and father. After they're through, they'll spend time with you."
"Oh, okay."
"You should probably go play in your room. I need to speak with your mother."
After Keikoku ran upstairs ,Hei sat back down on the windowseat and beckoned for me to join him. After I sat down, he looked at me closely.
"What made you decide to bring my mother back to life, Ayame? Who else helped you?"
"Um, I came up with this on my own, Hiei. You said your birth didn't hold any meaning, but it did to your mother. If it didn't, you wouldn't be here right now. I was hoping her presence would change your mind."
He sighed and looked away from me.
"That's what you were hoping for?"
"Kind of. Did it work?"
"Honestly, it did. I wasn't expecting to feel anything when I saw her, but I did. Seeing my mother alive made me feel...happy. I haven't really felt like that before."
"Everyone deserves happiness, Hiei. If not a lot, then some."
He smirked and faced me again.
"You didn't have to go through the trouble, but thank you anyway. You should probably get going to Human World, Ayame. Your mate's waiting for you."
I nodded and went through a waiting portal. I looked at the second note Kurama left for me and smiled.
Ayame, the surprise for you isn't far away now. I am waiting at the park near where we reunited and you met the others. I hope you like the surprise, my love. See you soon -Kurama
After a good walk to the park, I looked around for red hair. When I found him, I smiled when I noticed he had a picnic set up.
"You remembered I liked picnics."
"Of course. There's something else about today that I want to celebrate."
"What's that?"
"What is today?"
"Um, it's the first day of Spring."
Kurama nodded and began setting up food for us to eat.
"Yes, Ayame. It's also the day we first met as children. This is the park where that first meeting happened."
I gasped as the memory came back to me.
Flashback
I sat on a park bench, enjoying the first day of Spring. I was sitting with my mommy. While tossing breadcrumbs to the ducks, I saw another kid with his mommy. He had red hair and green eyes. His mommy looked nice, too. Mommy smiled and placed me on the ground.
"Ayame, why don't you go introduce yourself?"
"Okay, Mommy."
I approached the boy carefully, and he shyly looked up at me. I smiled and waved.
"Hi. I'm Ayame Kentayama. What's your name?"
"I'm Shuichi Minamino. It's nice to meet you ,Ayame. Are you in kindergarten like me?"
"Uh-huh. I am in room 23 of Yuka Elementary School."
"I'm in room 16."
"Wanna play with me?"
Shuichi looked up at his mommy, who smiled and nodded.
"Play where I can see you, Shuichi."
"Yes, Mother."
We both decided to sit by the pond and throw in more breadcrumbs.
"Shuichi, do you think we can be friends? My mommy says I can only be friends with nice kids."
"Mother says that, too. I...I wouldn't mind being friends with you. You seem like a nice person."
End Flashback
I smiled as I slowly took a bite of food.
"Kurama, this is the nicest thing anyone's ever done for me. I love it when you surprise me."
"I'm glad you say so...because I have another surprise waiting for you."
"Where is it?"
"Look up."
I looked to the sky and smiled as I saw a sky-writing plane fly above us, creating a sentence that said "I love you, Ayame". I kissed his cheek and laughed.
"You're so sweet. I'm just sorry I forgot about today."
"It's understandable, Ayame. You weren't very pleased with me before."
I smiled and rested my head on his shoulder.
"I'm glad I put it behind me and that we're here right now. I can't picture my life without you anymore."
"I can't either."
That's a wrap for part 28. Part 29 begins in Ayame's POV as she goes to Spirit World Hospital. Also in part 29, Yusuke is surprised to see Enki, current ruler of Demon World, arrive at Koenma's mansion. Stay tuned to see what happens