Afterwards Part 2 Chapter 4
'I can't believe it's finally here' Botan thought 'I'm getting married today and to Kurama. How did I get so lucky?' She heard her apartment door open and saw the girls had arrived.
"Today's the day!" cried Keiko excitedly as she wrapped Botan in a hug.
"Are you nervous?" asked Yukina.
"No" Botan replied.
"That's great, but we are going to be late if we don't hurry up" said Shizuru. The girls looked at each other and began scrambling to gather their things before heading off to the church. As they arrived the three bridesmaids whisked Botan away so that Kurama couldn't see her.
"Its bad luck to see the bride before the wedding" Keiko said.
The three bridesmaids began to dress quickly and when they were ready they began to help Botan, soon the three stood back and admired their work.
"You look stunning" Yukina said with tears in her eyes. The other girls nodded in agreement.
"Oh please don't cry you'll make me cry" said Botan.
Meanwhile with the boys
Yusuke and Kuwabara were arguing yet again, no doubt over something trivial. Hiei was seated in a corner looking annoyed at the two quibbling detectives; the normally composed Kurama could be seen pacing back and forth.
"Kurama you're going to wear a hole in the floor with all that pacing" Hiei finally said tearing his gaze away from the other two spirit detectives. Kurama said nothing he just glanced at Hiei who smirked in return. Kurama decided to sit down and try to relax, however that was proving to be difficult with Yusuke and Kuwabara bickering.
"Will you two idiots shut up!" screamed Hiei. The two glared at him in surprise but quieted down. A knock sounded on the door a moment later, Genkai poked her head in and said everyone was ready to begin. Kurama took a deep breath and stood up. The others followed him out the door. He made his way to the alter while the others stayed behind in the hallway awaiting the arrival of the bridesmaids.
Soon the music began to play and the doors opened, Shizuru and Kuwabara entered first, followed by Yusuke and Keiko and last but not least Hiei and Yukina. The music soon changed and all guests stood. Kurama looked up and his breath caught in his throat at the sight of Botan 'she's stunning' he thought as he watched his beloved make her way down the aisle on the arm of Koenma.
When she had finally made her way all the way down the aisle she looked into the eyes of her beloved and her heart stopped. He took her hand as they turned to the officiator. Neither was really listening as he began the ceremony, both were lost in each other's eyes. Both turned their heads as they heard someone clear their throat, it was time for them to recite their vows. Kurama went first, his eyes never leaving hers as he slipped the ring on her finger.
When it came time for her turn Botan could not stop smiling, she recited her vows flawlessly and was so overjoyed when it came time to put the ring on his finger she almost dropped it. Finally the moment came, the officiator said "You may now kiss the bride" Kurama wasted no time in pulling her body close to his and claiming her lips. Her head spun as their lips met. When they pulled away both were smiling... they turned towards the crowd and made their way outside to where a car was waiting to take them to the reception.
Once inside the car Kurama could not stop himself he began to kiss every inch of her skin that was exposed, he couldn't resist her she looked so beautiful desire began to overwhelm his senses.
"Kurama" she said breathlessly a few minutes later.
"Yes my bride" he replied between kisses.
"We're here" she said, he groaned and she laughed. He pulled away from her and opened the door and helped her out of the car. They heard cheers as they entered the hall. As soon as they were seated a plate of food was placed in front of them. As everyone began to enjoy the feast toasts were being made to the happy couple by the groomsmen. Everything was going fine until Yusuke got up to speak he started out fine but before he could finish he was silenced by a slap form Keiko, to which everyone laughed.
Botan turned to look at Kurama who was holding her hand. The two couldn't get enough of each other. When dinner was finished the band began to play and the newlyweds made their way to the dance floor. Kurama wrapped his arms around her waist and took her hand in his and began to guide her across the dance floor. As they gazed into each other's eyes the rest of the world fell away. Happiness was evident on their faces, but that soon turned to alarm as Botan doubled over in pain.
"Darling are you alright?" Kurama said worriedly.
"Yes" she replied "I think I just went into labor" she continued. At that moment the music stopped and Kurama's arms fell from her waist and a look of panic crossed over the normally calm man's face. Botan shook him and said "Love, we should go."
"Right" he replied as he dragged her from the dance floor. Neither stopped as they headed for the door, luckily Keiko and Shizuru had heard Botan and began to escort everyone out. Kurama helped Botan back into the car and told the driver quickly get to the hospital, the driver quickly complied. A few minutes later they had arrived at the hospital, Kurama rushed her inside and she was whisked away so she could change and get prepped for delivery.
'This is going to be a long night' Kurama thought.