Where is my happy ending?

Chapter 4

"Did you fall for her?"

"Hiei! How long have you been standing there?"

"Long enough, answer me fox?"

"No, I am just thinking about so many things right now. There are too much I'm thinking about that I should not be thinking off and getting so worked up about." He said as he turned his face up to the night sky.

"What does she have to do with that?" Hiei replied a bit harshly.

Kurama sighed. He didn't know if he should answer, because he might say some things he's not ready to reveal.

"You'll think I'm an idiot?"

"Nothing you tell me will change how I view you. I know you well enough to know how to interpret what you say." That took Kurama by surprise, so he took a long breathe and spoke.

"My father," but the look Hiei gave him made him rephrase. "Uh, my step-father wants me to start dating. I am a disgrace to him because Shu-chan is getting married before I am. For the past few months he has set me up or attempted to set me up with countless females hoping that I would finally decide to settle down. Aoi was his last chance for me. I admire her though. She knew what she wanted and went for it. I think I envy her quite slightly for that."

Kurama laughed when he saw the look on Hiei's face. It was a mixture of confusion and an 'are you stupid' look.

'How can he pull that look off?' Kurama thought. As he sat down on the top step, he continued. "Aoi could have told my step father no, but she knew what she wanted and went for it, even though in the end what she wanted did not want her. I don't think I can do that, you know; go after someone who doesn't feel the same. Even if she seemed quite eccentric, she has a good heart." He paused, looked at Hiei to see if he was still there. Hiei sat down next to him, a foot away, and nodded for Kurama to continue. He knew Kurama needed to get this off his chest, and was happy to be the one there to help him. Kurama continued. "Next week end is Shu-chan's wedding, and they're expecting me to come with Aoi. She informed them that we hit it off well, so now they think I actually like her. My mum accepted my life as a bachelor, especially when I told her that made me happy, but deep down I know she's worried about my future. I want to make her happy while she is still alive, but I may have to sacrifice my own happiness just a little while longer to please her. She is really important to me Hiei, but I want to live for myself now. This life is mine, but especially now that I am seeing everyone moving on, and settling down sometimes I wonder when will my time come, because I don't want to work for someone to like me, and also I want that person and I to have a friendship first, in case if we don't hit it off, we wouldn't hate each other because of the history we share. Why Hiei? Am I too picky?

"You're asking the wrong person fox."

Before Kurama could ask about Mukuro, Yukina came out to say Koenma needs them inside. As they walked back to the temple, Kurama glanced at Hiei, taking in every gorgeous inch of the jaganshi's face. His body was built as ever, with his clothes hanging a little loosely on his body, enough to let him breathe but fitted enough to see the divine body which lies beneath. (A/N I wish I was his clothes, hehe) The cloth of his clothes was light enough to contour every crevice, curve and muscle that forms that oh so temptingly intoxicating sexy body that walked besides him. Kurama could see the ripples of the tough smooth muscle as it moves in it's involuntarily movements commanded by its master. 'You can be my master anytime' came that voice in Kurama's head again, which he ignored. Oh God how he was loving the view, and he was feeling oh so wrong for savouring that superior specimen that was Hiei, but he did. 'Is it wrong to look at your best friend in such a way, even though he is as hot as hell, but I believe much hotter than that, oh gosh, I'm hot now. Since when did you look so deliciously intoxicating that I want to abandon everything I know to please you in your most desirable fantasies." He guiltily thought. (A/N who wouldn't) Then Kurama realised that...

"When did you become taller than I am?" 'And you look so good I can lick you all over.' He thought guiltily.

"Hn, took you long enough to notice. My very own concoction caused it. My patience was wearing thin with the snickers and useless shit. I had to either do something about it or kill everyone around me."

"I am surprised you didn't kill them."

"I was very close, fox. I know I've changed a bit, but not that much. I did kill but then realised, I'll gain more if I grew a bit."

Kurama laughed, "Oh so you did it for personal gain, you haven't changed, I like you the way you are. Don't ever change."

They both smiled as they enter the temple where the others were.

Koenma began as he saw them. "Well everyone, since we are all here, and Hiei graced us with his presence, I want to make this more special, well more special for someone."

With that, everyone was looking at each other trying to figure out what he was trying to say.

"eh-mm, Botan." He started as he turned towards her, "Will you..." His mouth became dry.

"Will you come here for a minute?"

"What the hell, man, you quiet us down to say that?" yelled Yusuke.

"Shut up Yusuke" He bit back

"Jackass." Yusuke bit back

"Botan, my father and I are very glad with your services in Reikai, but we want you to have a vacation, and don't worry, you just have to choose where you want to go and it will be. Also, there is one more thing... Daddy gave me this to give you."

With that, he took something out of his pocket, it was a small box, and he opened it. It was the most gorgeous, opulent looking ring they all had ever seen, well, except to Hiei and Kurama.

He went down on one knee, "Botan, will you marry me?"

"Aweee," came Keiko and Yukina as they looked on with unshed tears, holding each other hands against their chest. Yusuke and Kuwabara was looking on, grinning, Hiei was just being Hiei, and Kurama was just watching, with a smile but there was some sadness behind that smile, and Hiei picked up on that. There is no hiding when you have a Jaganshi as a best friend.

Botan was shocked, and took a moment to collect herself. She looked around at everyone with unshed tears, then at Koenma. 'He looks so handsome with that smile and vulnerability.' She thought.

"Yes, duh, Koenma." She said as she bust out in tears and hugged him as he stood up, lifting her off the floor.

Everyone clapped and cheered for the happy couple.

"Here goes another wedding" Said Kurama to himself.

"Fox is something wrong. I thought you of all people would be happy for them?" Came Hiei's reply.

The fox sighed. "I am, but after living all these centuries, I've realised, when you find that one special someone you want to share the rest of your life with, you're the happiest you've ever been in your life. Nothing else matters unless you're with that person and can call them yours. Even though now I feel I should do it for my family, I still want to do it personally. At least if I found a date for Shu-chan wedding, they might cut me some slacks. They have to impress their friends." He paused, " Hiei can you do me a huge favour?"

Hiei was a bit surprised, but just shook his head. "Good, when we visit mum, can you just talk to her and tell her that I am happy and even in my past life, being solo was my happiest life. Maybe they will let up on the entire match making stuff."

"Whatever you want. Does she know about Youko Kurama? " Hiei said.

"Yes. Eventually I had to tell her. I didn't want her to start a new family without knowing her son, past to present. I told her everything. I kind of had a breakdown after the Makai Bujutsukai, and revealed everything to her." 'Including my potential feelings for you.' He thought. "She accepted everything, and ever since then, I've told her everything. She has become my refuge, except until step dad began his match making. I see how happy she is thinking about me with a wife, but I am not into humans." Kurama finally confessed.

"Hn, I thought you would, seeing that you stay in this world because of a human, you'd fall for a human. They seem to be your weakness. Myself, I couldn't care less what happen to this inferior race. They deserve to die for thinking us evil and less important." He said bitterly.

"Remember that technically I am part human, and so is Yusuke and Kuwabara."

"I know that baka is pure human, I can see the trait." He said referring to Kuwabara.

"Hiei be nice, I do believe very soon, you two will be related."

"Fox. Don't curse me."

With that Kurama laughed.

Looking around, he saw the party was winding down, so he decided, it was time to leave.

"Hey guys, I am going to leave now. I've had a long day. Good night."

" Hey, thanks man, see yah later." Said Yusuke

"Yea Kurama, we'll see you later." Said Kuwabara

The girls were in a corner, doing whatever girls do. Then Kurama turned to Hiei.

"Where are you going to stay while you're in Ningenkai?"

"Do you need company." He said with a smirk.

"uhhh......" Kurama was shocked at Hiei's playfulness.

"Whatever you want. I have a room here in the temple to stay in. It is your call."

"Can you stay with me? As Aoi pointed out, my house is much too big for me alone to stay in."

"How the hell did she know where you live?"

"He he..." He giggled at bit nervously due to the stare he received from Hiei. Apparently father gave her my address, and she found me. She saw the house. It was hard saying no. She was not an enemy, just a sad human girl." He answered nervously.

"Fine, I'll stay, at least, the fool wouldn't be there."

'Is that all you think about, Hiei?' Kurama thought sadly as they left to get a taxi.

"Fine. Now let's get out of here."

Kurama looked at Hiei and laughed as they walked out.

"You know your way around the house. What room do you want?"

"Whatever you want."

"Are you sure you'll accept what I offer you?"

You're no fool fox."

"Can you stay with me, I mean, in my room? I've been having nightmares recently. " Asked Kurama cautiously.

"Fine, but... never mind."

Kurama raised an eyebrow to his reply, but didn't question him. He knew better than to question Hiei.

"Alright, will you sleep with what you have on, or do you want to change?"

"Uh. Do you have anything that can fit me?" he asked.

"Hmmm" Kurama looked at him, up and down, as if he didn't know how he looked, then stated that his clothes can fit him. Kurama went into his closet and picked out one of his dark pyjamas and passed it to him. Hiei got into his and went to his side of the bed with a separate comforter. He settled himself and bid the fox goodnight.

"Night, fox."

"Goodnight Hiei, and thanks for coming back, it has been different without you here."

"Hn."

The End.

I wrote this a few days ago, but had to re-read it. I am so glad for my first two reviewers. Thanks guys. I thought no one was interested. Thank you , ^_^