Where is my happy ending?
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Chapter 8
"I will dear and bye my two boys." With that she closed the door leaving 'her' two boys standing just looking and the door.
"Uhhhh." came two voices in unison.
'What can I say after that?' Kurama thought. He looked at Hiei, "Do you want to help me clean up?"
"Hn," he said and head straight for the kitchen. 'Does she know something I don't?' He thought back to her comment about Kurama being his. 'Am I ready to admit that to myself, or am I just going crazy.' He watched as Kurama came and stand next to him to rinse the dishes soon after he washed it. He took a glimpse at Kurama, 'Maybe I do, but fat chance of me admitting it to anyone.' He looked back at the chore at hand.
'Why is it so hard to do this simple task,' Kurama thought as he saw his hands tremble while he hold the dishes under the water, 'I was alright yesterday, and there was more action, so why now?' he thought back to his mother's visit. 'Ah mother, I don't know whether to thank you or run and hide. Hiei doesn't let anything slip by him. He will see I'm shaking.' He tried rationalising with himself so the shaking will stop. Hiei didn't notice because he was also in deep thought.
When they were done, Kurama headed to the fridge to get something to drink that may calm his nerves.
"I'm going to bed fox." He said looking straight at the fox.
"Uh, alright then, good night, oh and I put all your stuff in your room, and I put towels and other stuff there for you too."
'What?!' "Thanks, goodnight." He said and turned away before Kurama could say anything else that might cause a reaction.
"Sleep well Hiei." Voiced Kurama towards the receding figure.
'Why the hell did he move my stuff? I slept in the other room, because he seemed tired and I didn't want to cause him any inconvenience that night. Hn, have it your way fox.'
-----------Day of the wedding------------
Kurama was in his room getting ready, already in his black and white tux, the same as Hiei's but one size bigger. Who would have thought him of all people to wear a larger size than Kurama? Hiei was in his room and for the umpteenth time, for the love of his life, he could not tie this piece of cloth into a recognisable bow around his neck. He tired one more time in the mirror to get it right, but it was trying his patience and it was wearing thin.
"Fox." He yelled from his room, without a second to spear, Kurama rushed through the door and paused when he Hiei was fully dressed, minus the bow. 'Wow, when I thought you couldn't look any more handsome, you've proven me deliciously wrong.' Kurama tried not to stare.
"Is something wrong?"
"I can't get this damn thing to look presentable."
"Do you want to wear it?"
"No, I hate constricting article of clothes."
"Well, you don't have to wear it."
"How did you get yours to look so good." He asked, savouring the look of his fox, knowing that he had a good excuse to look without Kurama suspecting his true reason for staring.
"Oh, Kaasan thought me years ago. Don't worry; it is not a must to have it on. Let me see your collar." Kurama said walking closer to Hiei. Taking a deep breath, Kurama reached out to Hiei's collar. Before Hiei could retaliate verbally he said, "relax I am just compensating for the lack of a bow tie."
"Hn" he grunted as he calmed himself.
Kurama stepped inches away from his face and trying not to look at the divine being in the face, he pinned his eyes on the seductive looking neck, as he folded the collar and widen it down to the first button to show a bit of skin.
"Where is your jacket?"
"On the bed."
"Try it on, let me see."
Without another word, Hiei elegantly slipped into the jacket. How can he do that?
"OK good," Kurama went back to make sure the jacket was over the collar to give a sharp look. Pressing his both hands on each collar, he ran his hands down to smooth out the line and left the jacket open. Looking up at Hiei, he started, "good, you're done and you look good." His hands forgotten or ignored on Hiei's chest.
Holding his gaze, he complimented Kurama. "You don't look half bad yourself fox and I love your rose scent," as he brushed away some of the too long strands of hair from the fox's face.
"Maybe we should dress up more often." Said Kurama in a whispered voice as he felt Hiei put his hands on his waist pulling him closer.
"Anything that makes you look that good, I don't care." Came the smooth, deep yet soft reply. Kurama's breath caught his throat as he too leaned in inch by inch, bewitched by Hiei's eyes.
"Shuichi and Hiei, it is time to head to the church. You two look so handsome. I wish I was younger, or wait no older, or um something, Hiei, hehehe. " Shiori giggled as she walked into to room, and the two of them quickly pulled away. Shiori pretended not to show that she saw the tender moment. 'It's about time I saw some action.'
"I'll say the same to you, Shiori, you look stunning as ever." Hiei complemented. (This is for you Adalleria ^_^)
"Kaasan, thank you, I think. We are just finishing up; we'll meet you in the car."
"Alright, but don't take too long, you don't want to be late for you only brother's wedding. " She giggled as she left the two to hopefully catch up where they left off.
"Well, fox, let's go." He said looking at Kurama with a smile. Kurama smiled back as they exited.
----------In the Church------------
Kurama stood next to Shu-chan on the altar, while Hiei stood by the door, to avoid the crowd and a few girls who have been giving him dreamy eyes. 'Not because you're in a wedding, for God's sakes.' He thought as he looked at the most recent female.
"Brother, do you think I am making the right decision. I think I rushed into this." Shu-chan whispered fidgeting with his bow tie, then his kerchief.
"Yes, you are ready, you're just nervous now and it is perfectly fine. You love her, right?"
"Izanami is my life; I can't see myself without her." He blushed.
"There is your answer." Kurama smiled at him.
"Thanks bro."
The church became quiet as Izanami made her way down the aisle to the song Canon in D minor. She made a beautiful bride in her all white dress with Swarovski crystals sparkling all over including her veil. He dress was a corseted top with a thick strap designed to wear off the shoulder. The dress gave the right amount of cleavage to be sexy but classy, and it flowed down in a smooth A-line bottom, with same satin-like material down to her feet, allowing just her toes to be visible under the dress as she walked toward her future husband. She wore her hair half up, with dark soft curls cascading down her shoulders and back, with the veil covering her face. She smiled at Shu-chan with unshed tears. Kurama smiled at her and nodded as she took Shu-chan by the hand and turned toward the minister.
As they started, Kurama looked at his mother to see if she was safely seated. She snuck into the church after Izanami came in. Then he looked at Hiei. Hiei was looking down at something, but Kurama couldn't see what it was. He mentally came back to the service when he heard that the couple wrote their own vow. Izanami went first.
"Shuichi, when we first met, I hated you so much, but when I began talking about you to my friends I realised that I was slowly falling for you. You became the reason I stuck it out in school when I wanted to give up. You are my angel that gave me that fuzzy feeling every time I see you and that shortness of breath every time you smile. I am blessed and proud to have you as my better half, because that is what you are." She paused, wiping tears away. "You are the rhythm in my step every day and the blood in my veins. As our heart beat together, I will forever love you, my love, my life, my soul, my Shuichi. "
Kurama was touched and tried not to draw attention to himself by showing any emotions. He tried distracting himself by taking out the ring and just doing anything to prevent himself from searching out Hiei. Hiei on the other hand was shamelessly looking straight at Kurama, not caring whether he'll be caught. At this time, he didn't care if the world knew, because he suspect Kurama felt the same way, thinking back to his bedroom, he smiled, indeed the fox did.
"Izanami, you're the fibre of my being, my soul mate, my one and only. You are my desire, my life, my water, my air, my blood; I can't go a day without you. My heart skips a beat every time I see you. We've been together for five years and I am more in love with you now than ever before. It should be a sin to love someone this much. I don't know how to show you, that it is need to have you by my side, in my life, as one with me. I get lost, and insane without you, I love you so much I am aching and it hurts, but in a good way. I've never felt so with anyone and it makes me want to rip this world apart if anything ever happens to you. I will search the ends of the earth for you, if you ever get lost, I will get lost with you. Even in bad times, I would rather have them with you than have good times with another. You are the greatest gift I can ever get from God, and he must really love me to send you to keep me company for the rest of our lives. I just hope God does not mind his angel staying on earth as long as I would want her by my side. I love you so much, I crave you more than life itself, you are my life and I love you its unimaginable." Shuichi finished with tears in his eyes and a big smile on his face.
Kurama felt so guilty for not telling Hiei how he felt. Here he is hearing how good love is, and he is tip toeing around the only person that gives him the desire to do the craziest things in the name of love. Hiei was thinking the same thing. Kurama was distracted again, but by the minister.
"After that, there is nothing else to say but, please pass the rings. With these rings, it is a physical symbol of your love and commitment to the world, and I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may seal your bonding with a kiss.
"Gladly." Was Shuichi's reply, which made everyone laugh.
The audience applauded, as the new married couple turned and walked down the aisle. Kurama walked behind his parents with Izanami's maid of honour. Hiei was leaning behind the church, with hands in his pocket, looking down, with one foot bent, pressing against the wall. As Kurama passed, he looked up and smiled at the surprised fox. Then he turned around and walked out the other exit. He's so cool.
"Shu-chan that was the best wedding I've been to, your vows were so touching. I don't remember the last time I cried so much." Shiori said while hugging the couple. "Congratulation and welcome to the family, dear. I've always wanted a daughter along with my great boys."
"Yes son, you make me so proud." Said Kazuya hugging his son.
---------The reception-----
The party was in full swing. The bride and groom greeted everyone and were now dancing. The ballroom where the reception was being held was very opulent looking with its rich gothic architecture. It was strangely located on the top floor of the hotel, with balconies overlooking the City on one corner and the sea and mountains in the other direction. 'I can see why they chose this place.' Kurama though. He continued looking around because ever since in the church, he hasn't seen Hiei. 'What if he didn't come because he just didn't feel like it?'
"Why are you mopping, fox." A voice startled him from behind.
"You have a bad habit, you know."
"Are you sure about that?" Came the smug reply with a slight grin.
"You like sneaking up on me."
"You are just not aware; you're losing your touch. You could have felt my ki."
"Smart mouth, now I know how you feel when I put my 'two cents' in."
Hiei laughed subtly.
"Do you want anything to drink? I'm going to the bar."
"Whatever you're having, but not a feminine drink." He ordered.
"Thanks for indirectly telling me what I should drink." Kurama joked.
"You're welcome." Hiei laughed.
Shiori waited for Kurama to leave Hiei's side. "Hi dear, are you enjoying yourself?"
"Yes, it is not as bad as I expected."
"Really, because I see you're getting quite a few looks tonight, and so is Shuichi." As she expected, Hiei eyes narrowed across the room to see who dare look at his fox. "Maybe you two can dance with one of the girls."
"I am not the dancing type. If it wasn't for you and Kurama, I wouldn't step a foot in an event such as this."
"I see, but make the most of tonight, it is a celebration of love." She smiled. "Well I have to get back to my husband, he is remembering our wedding and he doesn't want me to be away from him for too long. It is sweet and fulfilling when you find that one special someone that infuriates but desires and need so deeply. It is very rare, true love seems more like a myth nowadays and very few are lucky when they find it. I believe Makai isn't any better, right? Well have fun Hiei dear. We'll talk later about that picnic I promised." She gave a triumphed smile as she left him thinking, 'The seed has been planted.'
Kurama approached Hiei with two drinks, a bottled beer, for Hiei and a glass of beer of himself. "What was that about?" he asked.
Hiei kept staring at Shiori contemplating what she just said. "Nothing." Looking at Kurama, he raised a curious brow at his drink.
"Hey, it is beer, alright."
"Dressed up beer, fox."
"It is still beer." The fox whined.
Hours into the evening, the two best friends were talking and Hiei was loosening up more with every drink. He has been drinking for the whole night now and is just feeling the effect. Good thing he wasn't human. Apparently, the alcohol gave the girls confidence to approach them.
"Hi Shuichi, do you want to dance?"
"Uh..." he nervously looked at Hiei, but Hiei was dealing with his own problem.
"Hi, mysterious stranger, do you want to dance?"
Unlike Kurama, Hiei didn't think twice about saying no. "No."
"Huh, why, it's a wedding, everyone is supposed to dance in a wedding."
"Show me that rule."
"Uh... it is not a rule-rule, but..."
"But, no. I don't dance."
"But..."
"I am not interested, and I suggest you take a seat or ask someone else."
"Fine, you party pooper."
Hiei just looked at her and continue drinking. He looked over at Kurama.
"Please, it would mean alot to me, if you just give me one dance."
"Um, alright, just one." Kurama looked at Hiei and gave him an uneasy smile.
Hiei stood there watching the girl gawk at his fox, touching him all over. It was not going well with him. One dance became two and then three. 'Damn fox don't know how to say no.' He quickly gulped down his drink and walked over to the dancing couple.
"Excuse me, but I need to borrow him." Without waiting for a respond, he grabbed Kurama out of her embrace and walked away with his fox.
"Uh Hiei, thanks."
"This is why you wanted me to come, remember, but you have to start saying no." Hiei said so serious Kurama felt he did something bad and was going to get a spanking. 'Bring on the spanking, my bad boy.' Came that once dormant voice in his head. 'Shut up and go away.' Kurama counteracted.
Shiori was looking at the whole thing. 'Someone, make a move. How can they go from hot to cold so fast?' She thought sadly. 'All I can do is to create the environment. I can't force them. I don't want them to know what I'm doing. They may not agree to it but they will thank me later, stubborn boys.'
"I'm going for air, you coming?" Hiei asked Kurama, trying to get out of that place.
"Yea sounds good," he took two glasses of whatever the bartender made and followed Hiei out to the balcony.
He handed Hiei the glass as they both leaned against the concrete rail looking into the ballroom. "Thank you for coming with me tonight, I just wished it would have been more fun for you."
"I'm fine with it." He looked up into the night sky, then down into his glass before emptying it on one gulp. He rest the glass on the rail and looked to his right at Kurama, smiled then looked into the room at the multiple couples dancing or romancing each other, remembering what Shiori said to him earlier, "make the most of tonight, it is a celebration of love... It is very rare, true love seems more like a myth nowadays and very few are lucky when they find it. I believe Makai isn't any better, right?" She was right. He placed his hands by his side, slowly and gently inched closer and captured the fox's hand in his. He continued looking into the ballroom to prevent seeing any look from Kurama. Kurama, who was drinking, almost spit out his drink as he looked at Hiei. He smiled as he tightened his hold with Hiei's, and intertwining their figures together. With that Hiei smiled, and finally was able to look at Kurama, knowing that he wasn't being rejected.
"Fox."
Kurama looked at Hiei, but he wasn't looking at him. "Yes Hiei."
"Do you think true love is a myth?"
"Um. No. I am positive it is not a myth."
"Why so positive." He asked, now turning to face Kurama.
Kurama became nervous. "I... I ... I just have a feeling."
"What kind of feeling?"
Surprised, he continued. "I just know, I feel it." Kurama untangled his hands from Hiei and turned to face him.
He sighed. "Hiei, it is no secret. It is just very scarce. I would like to think I found it."
"What! With who?" he asked trying not to sound vex.
"Hiei, I can't....I....."
Hiei folded his arm across his chest, and stared inside.
"I.... it's....uh....it's you Hiei." With that Kurama turned and started walking inside. He has been emotionally drained by that little conversation with Hiei. Especially since Hiei did not say anything in return to his painful confession.
Hiei stretched forward and grabbed the fox's arm and pulled the fox close to him, and gave the fox a side grin before he leaned in and claim the fox's lips in a soft but passionate kiss. Kurama eyes went wide with astonishment, but quickly return the kiss and wrapped his arms around Hiei's neck.
Shiori, from inside saw this and yelp with excitement.
"Is something wrong dear?" her husband asked.
"No dear, everything is fantastic, just fantastic. I can't be any happier than I am right now." She smiled at him with all the happiness in the world; know that her true son is finally happy.
The end for now. Thank you for reading, and I hope this was as good as my other chapters, and it is the longest so far, so I feel accomplished, Thank you so much for reading.