Love for Hiei Part 10
For a while, Mai said nothing. Many people worry if no one replies right away after a confession like this, but I saw no need to worry. I knew she was taking it all in. She turned around to face me, and I was pleased to see she was smiling.
"Hiei, do you really mean it? You know, people will think you're going soft if they hear you make a confession like this one."
"Let them. I'll just have to teach them a lesson if they try crossing me."
"Not completely giving up your persona, I see."
"Have to give them something to fear, especially when you're concerned. Anyone tries to do anything with you when I'm around, and they'll have to deal with me personally. You know how I am when I'm angry."
She smirked and nodded in agreement, knowing full well how I am when I'm angry. After standing up, Mai looked me in the eye.
"Hiei, you mean more to me than you realize. Ever since we became friends, I knew that I found the right person to trust and tell my secrets to. Now that we're in a relationship, that belief is further confirmed. I love you so much."
I smiled a small smile and embraced her tightly. Hearing that she felt the same way pleased me more than anything ever could. She held me back just as tight, as if not wanting to let me go.
"Mai."
"What is it?"
I pulled back so I could get a better look at her angelic face. I took her face in my hands and smirked.
"I suggest we get away for a while."
"Like a vacation?"
"Exactly. We haven't had much time to ourselves in a while."
"Any idea where we should go?"
"I have one idea in mind. Here."
I handed her a piece of paper that I recently printed out. She smiled as she read it.
"Mr. Jaganshi, your reservation for two has been confirmed for one cabin aboard the Princess Cruise vessel, the Golden Princess. Your cabin will be on the Lido Deck as you and your guest sail across the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii on an incredible journey. Hiei, this is wonderful, but how will we get on board? There are no ports near here."
"Taken care of. Koenma's allowing us the use of a portal to take us to a place called Los Angeles, California."
"You mean in America? Wow. You've thought of everything, haven't you?"
I smirked as I headed for the door.
"I already packed. We leave tomorrow afternoon, so that gives you plenty of time to gather what you need."
"Okay."
After shutting our door, I headed downstairs to sit on the windowsill. I was surprised to see Yukina was waiting for me.
"How'd you know I'd be sitting here?"
"Just a feeling. I needed to talk with you about something. Are you busy?"
"Not at the moment."
I sat across from my sister, eyeing her closely as I saw her grow tense.
"Hiei, I wanted to talk with you about Kazuma."
"What about the idiot?"
"Hiei, don't be like that. You know as well as I do Kazuma has earned his place on the team."
I rolled my eyes and looked at her with my eyes narrowed.
"Fine. What about...Kuwabara do you want to talk with me about?"
"Well, I wanted to see how you felt about the idea of me...asking him out on a date."
"You mean to tell me you're interested in him?"
"I am, and very much so. He has such a funny personality, and he always makes me smile and laugh if I feel sad or depressed. He has done so much for me over the years, Hiei."
I sighed heavily as I thought over what she was telling me. I never was fond of the idea of Kuwabara being interested in my sister, but finding out Yukina likes him just as much really surprised me. Of course, there's no way I'd tell her that.
"If he ever tries anything with you-"
"Kazuma would never do anything like that, brother. You know what kind of a person he is."
"Fine, go ask him out. If he makes you happy, then fine."
"Oh, thank you, brother."
After I smirked at her, she hurried off to find Kuwabara. Today has been full of surprises. Earlier today, Mai and the others surprised me and Yukina with a birthday celebration, then I surprised her with a cruise. Now, my sister tells me she is interested in Kuwabara, something he'll flip out over considering how long he kept showing how much he loved her. Over the next 10 days, Mai and I will not be surrounded by the chaos we've grown so used to. It'll be just the two of us enjoying a much needed vacation.
That's a wrap for part 10. Hiei tells Mai he loves her, and he's pleased to hear her reciprocate. As an added bonus, he surprises Mai with a paper confirming a reservation for a cruise. While Mai packs, Yukina tells her brother her wishes to ask Kuwabara out on a date. Part 11 will begin in Mai's POV as they board their cruise ship and check into their cabin. Also in part 11, Kuwabara gets his long-awaited wish as his beloved Yukina finally reciprocates his feelings. Stay tuned to see what happens