Love for Hiei Part 17: Reception and Beginning of the Honeymoon
I smirked at the introduction Botan gave us as we all entered the restaurant, which was full of people that attended the wedding. I held Mai's hand and she smiled at me.
"Didn't expect to get this far, Hiei?"
"Not really, no, but we did. That's all that matters to me."
Yusuke took Keiko's hand and led her to the center of the floor, and I did the same with Mai. Slow, soft music began playing, and the four of us began the traditional "First Dance". Mai rested her head on my shoulder as I gently glided her across the dance floor. I lightly brushed my lips against the top of her head and I felt her smile.
"I love you, Mai."
"I love you, too ,Hiei."
After the song was over, we headed for the "Head Table" to begin eating. After we began eating, everyone else followed suit.
Mai's POV:
As I began eating my food, I kept giving Keiko smiles. She kept smiling back, thinking the same thing I was: that we could hardly believe we were both married to men that loved and cared for us. Hiei smirked as he brushed hair out of my face.
"I'm the one you married, Mai, not Keiko. Therefore, you should be giving me glances like those."
I smirked back at him and shook my head.
"You're not the only person in my life, you know, Hiei. You'll have plenty of chances to hold my attention when we leave for our honeymoon."
"Hn, good point."
After everyone ate their food, we began mingling with the other guests. Yukina had pulled me aside and smiled.
"Congratulations, Mai. I never saw my brother so happy. You really have changed him for the better."
"Thanks, Yukina."
"Where are you guys going for your honeymoon?"
"Oh, Hiei already took care of that. Hiei booked a balcony room for us on the Princess Cruise vessel, the Sapphire Princess. He booked one for Yusuke and Keiko, which is right next to ours."
After the reception was over, Hiei, Yusuke, Keiko and I got changed in Shizuru's beach house so we could get ready to leave for our honeymoon. Keiko smiled as we both changed into long-sleeved shirts and pants.
"Can you believe it, Mai? We shared a wedding, now we'll be sharing a honeymoon. I've been waiting for this moment for so long."
"Me, too, Keiko.
"I can't wait to leave."
"Neither can I."
Yusuke smirked as he saw me and Keiko exit the bathroom.
"About time you ladies got done. Let's go already."
"Patience, Yusuke."
We got into the limo and drove through a waiting portal, and we looked out the windows to see the Port of Seattle. I smiled as I saw the Sapphire Princess in its dock.
"I'm getting anxious now."
Hiei smirked and opened the limo door, holding my hand as he helped me out.
"How is this different than the last cruise ship we were on, Mai?"
"We weren't married last time, Hiei. Now, we are."
We all made it through check-in and security, and got to our cabins to see that our bags were waiting for us. Yusuke smirked and nodded to us.
"We'll meet you guys out here as soon as we unpack."
Hiei nodded and we walked into our cabin, which looks just like the one we used for our Hawaiian cruise. As I placed my bathroom things on the sink in the bathroom, I saw Hiei in the reflection of the mirror, standing behind me.
"Angel, you're taking too long."
"Patience, Hiei. We have a lot of time on this vacation, and plenty of time with each other. Just relax."
He smirked and wrapped his arms around me, resting his head on my shoulder.
"I just can't believe you're mine now. Pretty soon, we'll become mates."
"I know. That's a big step for us."
He turned me so that I was facing him and put his arms back around my waist.
"Are you ready to take such a big step, Mai? When demons mate, it can be a painful process for some when the female gets marked."
"I've survived things that are much worse, Hiei, or did you forget?"
"No, I haven't. I'm just telling you ahead of time that it may be painful for you."
"I'll be fine, I promise. Have I ever lied to you?"
"Hn."
I put my arms around his neck and smiled.
"It's nothing to worry about, love. I know that if I feel any pain, it won't have been on purpose."
"Hn, fine."
We joined Yusuke and Keiko in the hall and headed for the Promenade Deck to watch as the ship headed out of the port. After the ship left its dock, our honeymoon began.
That's a wrap for part 17. After the wedding reception, Hiei, Mai, Yusuke, and Keiko head out for their honeymoon aboard the Princess Cruise vessel, the Sapphire Princess. Part 18 will feature a quiet dinner in the restaurant, the Crown Grill. Also in part 18, both newlywed couples begin their wedding nights. Stay tuned to see what happens