Love for Hiei Part 15

After packing up our bags, Mai and I headed to the main deck so we could leave the Golden Princess. Our vacation was one I would definitely remember. I could tell Mai enjoyed it as much as I did. We exited the ship and headed to a nearby group of trees, where a portal was waiting for us. Mai took my hand and smiled.
"Hiei, I'm glad we went on this vacation. I had a good time."
I smirked and kissed her hand as we walked through the portal.
"So did I."
When we got through the portal, the mansion wasn't very far away. Mai nervously looked at the ring on her finger, and I smirked at her.
"Relax, Mai. They'll be happy for us."
"I know they will. I'm not entirely sure on how to tell them, that's all."
I took her hand in mine and we walked into the mansion. A small blush appeared on Mai's face as everyone smiled at us. Keiko embraced Mai and smiled.
"Welcome back, you guys. How was the cruise?"
"Amazing. You should've been there."
"Let me help you put your things in your room."
After Mai and Keiko took the bags upstairs, Kuwabara smirked at me.
"So Shorty, get any action on that cruise?"
"I don't think that's any of your business, fool."
Kurama shook his head and smiled.
"I'm sure you were just pleased for that time together, Hiei."
"Obviously."
Yukina smiled at me and handed me a glass of hot tea. I took it and smirked at her.
"What happened while we were gone?"
"Nothing much. I helped Shizuru surprise Kazuma. She was released early from rehab. Yusuke also proposed to Keiko."
I looked to Yusuke, who nodded at me.
"You did, huh? About damn time, too."
"Watch it, Hiei. I already got that crap from Kuwabara when I first told him I wanted to propose."
As I drank my tea, I got to thinking about Yusuke proposing to Keiko, and how they'd react when Mai and I reveal our engagement.

Mai's POV:
As Keiko was helping unpack the belongings Hiei and I brought for the vacation, I smiled as I looked at the ring on Keiko's finger.
"Keiko, that's a lovely ring. Where'd you get it from?"
"Huh? Oh, Yusuke got it for me."
She smiled as she lightly touched the ring. I smirked, then it disappeared as I finally figured it out.
"No way, Keiko! Yusuke proposed to you?!"
"He did. He said that since the ruby was my favorite jewel, he wanted that to be what went on the ring."
I closely looked at the ring and smiled. Keiko smiled, as well, recalling the proposal.
"He was visiting his mother one day when she was sick and made a video of him talking about all of us. When he got to my part of the video, he thanked me for being a part of his life all these years. The video image of him told me to turn around and when I did, Yusuke was on one knee holding out the ring."
"Oh Keiko, that's so romantic. I'm so happy for you."
"Thanks, Mai."
After we went downstairs, I rejoined Hiei in the living room. He smiled slightly upon seeing me and took my left hand in his, feeling the ring.
"It's best we tell them now."
"You're right."
I turned to everyone and smiled.
"Guys, thanks for being here to welcome us home. It really shows that we matter to you."
I took in a deep breath, ready to tell them my good news.
"Hiei and I have an announcement to make. We're engaged!"
Yukina and Keiko tightly embraced me, both congratulating me. Meanwhile, the guys were congratulating Hiei. By the time the girls let go of me, Kuwabara was giving Hiei a hard time.
"Man, Shorty. Never thought I'd see the day."
"Keep talking, fool, and you'll regret it."
I put a hand on his shoulder and smiled.
"Relax, Hiei. He's just messing with you. He's just as excited as everyone else."
"Hn."
I shook my head as he went upstairs, presumably to our room. Kurama raised an eyebrow at Kuwabara.
"Was teasing him really necessary, Kuwabara? I believe you really irritated him."
"Eh, whatever. Hiei'll get over it."
I went upstairs to see what he was up to, and saw him in our room laying on the bed looking up at the ceiling. I joined him and rested my head on his chest. He smirked and wrapped an arm around me.
"I was waiting for you to get up here."
"You had plenty of my attention during the cruise, Hiei."
"Perhaps I want you to myself a while longer, Mai."
I smiled as he lightly brushed his lips against my forehead. I found myself getting a little drowsy, and Hiei adjusted himself so I'd be more comfortable. Within moments, I fell asleep to Hiei gently stroking my hair.

Hiei's POV:
Mai fell asleep as I stroked her hair. I looked down on her as she slept, using me as a pillow. Ever since we started sharing a room, she has become accustomed to using my chest as a pillow. Since it brought her closer to me, I never complained. I smiled as Mai yawned, understanding why she was tired.
"You just go ahead and sleep, angel. With all the excitement that went on during the vacation, you need the rest."
A light knock was heard at the door, and I saw Kurama walk in. He smiled as he looked at Mai.
"She looks so peaceful."
"Hn."
"I'm happy for the two of you. With the childhood you had, you deserve to be loved, Hiei."
"Mai deserves it more than me. Her parents died when she was little."
"But you never really knew your own parents, Hiei."
I smiled slightly as I stroked Mai's hair again.
"I guess you can say, Kurama, that we both deserve to be loved. I've never been more loved in my entire life, and it's all thanks to Mai."
"I agree. Ever since Mai came to be here, I saw a significant change in you. You're not as ruthless and cold as you were before."
What Kurama said was true. Ever since I've known Mai, I've myself change in a way that greatly shocked me. Now that she was in my life, I couldn't imagine life without her. She was not only my closest friend, but she was also the woman I loved and the only woman I'll love for the rest of my life. Now all that was left to do was wait for our wedding day, the day she would become mine...forever.
That's a wrap for part 15. Mai and Hiei return from their vacation, and Keiko tells Mai of how Yusuke proposed. After revealing her engagement to Hiei, Mai joins him in their room for some private time, where she falls asleep. Part 16 will be set months later, with a double wedding for Hiei, Mai, Yusuke, and Keiko. Stay tuned to see what happens